Related Links
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AARP, Florida
Find out what AARP is working on in your state, stay in touch with the people and topics that matter the most to you and connect through a social network.
Administration on Aging
For over 35 years, the AoA has provided home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act. This site provides a wealth of national and state resources for seniors, caregivers, and professionals.
Agency for Healthcare Administration
The Agency for Healthcare Administration has resources for Florida health care providers and consumers alike.
- Health Care Facility Information – Includes listings for nursing home and assisted living facilities in Florida.
Aging With Dignity
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources
- Alzheimer's Association – National resource site for Alzheimer’s related information and assistance.
- Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. - Serves the Big Bend community of Florida through education and training, in-home respite, support groups, counseling, and pro-active recovery of wanderers through the Project Lifesaver program.
- Dementia Caregivers Telehealth Support Project – Provides online caregiver education, information, and support.
Attorney General of Florida
The Attorney General's Office provides information on consumer protection, crime prevention, and crime victim's services.
Big Bend 2-1-1
2-1-1 Big Bend provides a 24 hour free community hotline service called Helpline 2-1-1 offering individual, confidential counseling and human service information.
ComForT
Companions for Therapy is volunteer-based animal visitation program in Leon County.
Department of Elder Affairs, Florida
The Department of Elder Affairs is Florida’s state unit on aging; this site contains information about health and wellness, long-term care, community-based care, projects and publications, and demographic profiles.
Florida Council on Aging
FCOA is Florida’s only statewide association that represents all aging interests and many different disciplines. Membership is open to any individual or organization in Florida interested in aging.
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) provides information and support services for problem gamblers, their families, employers and others.
Florida Telecommunications Relay
The Florida Telecommunications Relay is a statewide organization that administers the Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program for citizens of Florida who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and Speech Impaired. Also provides a Relay service (dial 711) that enables hearing and/or speech impaired individuals to communicate by telephone with others who do not have special equipment.
GovBenefits Partnership
GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.
Medicare and Medicaid Resources
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Federal agency that administers both the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
- SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) State health insurance assistance program for elder Floridians.
- Medicare Official U.S. government site for people with Medicare.
- ACCESS Florida - Apply on-line for Medicaid, food stamps or temporary cash assistance programs.
National Council on Aging
The National Council on Aging site provides information about programs to help older adults remain healthy and independent, find jobs, increase access to benefits programs, and discover meaningful ways to continue contributing to society.
Tallahassee Senior Center
The Tallahassee Senior Center is the nationally accredited senior center located in the State Capital.
