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Florida Senior Resources

Our guides, sorted by what you need help with. Not sure where to begin? Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337).

Help at Home and Daily Needs

What an Aging and Disability Resource Center does, who qualifies and how to apply.

Services, costs, state programs and how to choose an agency.

Medicaid rides, county paratransit, volunteer drivers and more.

Help with food, utilities, health costs and caregiving.

Money and Benefits

A guide to the benefits and programs available to Florida seniors.

Income-based rental programs, who qualifies and how to apply.

When the raise is announced and what to expect.

Challenges and solutions for Florida seniors on a tight budget.

Health and Medicare

Wellness, disease management, fitness and Medicare-linked benefits.

What is changing for Florida seniors.

What the federal government announced.

How to get a free, unbiased counselor.

Senior Living and Memory Care

Compare independent living, assisted living and memory care.

What it offers and how to compare communities.

Specialized communities for Alzheimer's and dementia care.

What Florida families can expect to pay.

Safety, Scams and Planning

Fake tech support calls and Medicare season scams.

A late-season plan, including the special needs registry.

Simple changes that help you stay independent.

Retirement, tax and estate planning basics.

Find Local Help and Things to Do

Search local providers and services.

Health fairs, Medicare help sessions and community events.

Local qualifiers and the December state finals.

Browse city guides.

Where to Get Free Help

Florida Elder Helpline: 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337)

Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)

Eldercare Locator: eldercare.acl.gov

Crisis support: call or text 988