Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) — Statewide Aging, CARES & Long-Term Care Programs
Local information and programmes for older adults and caregivers, including meals, Medicare counseling and community support.
Source checked October 28, 2026[2]elderaffairs.org
This official directory lists local programmes and providers. Check the provider’s own instructions for current service arrangements.
- Services
- 4 official links across 4 topics
- Fees
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- Forms
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- Contacts
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Online services & information
Find programme information and provider referrals below. Different organisations may handle different services.
Find services for older adults
Find services for older adults: other Florida providers →The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through 11 Area Agencies on Aging, which operate as Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). These ADRCs function as a single, coordinated system for information and access to services for all Floridians seeking long-term care resources. The ADRCs provide information and assistance about state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services. See below to contact your local ADRC.
Find family caregiver support and respite
Find family caregiver support and respite: other Florida providers →Established by legislation in 1985, Florida’s Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI) aims to support individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) by providing essential services that adapt to their evolving needs.
Get free Medicare counseling (HICAP)
Get free Medicare counseling (HICAP): other Florida providers →SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.
Contact a long-term care ombudsman
Contact a long-term care ombudsman: other Florida providers →The mission of the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for all Florida long-term care residents by advocating for and protecting their health, safety, welfare and rights.
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked5 source pages · 5 citations
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- [1] Florida Department of Elder Affairs — Home (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) · Department of Elder Affairs homepage
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Honoring Florida Seniors and Generations of Recipes in Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday
- [2] Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) / 11 Area Agencies on Aging (PSAs 1–11) (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) · 11 Area Agencies on Aging / ADRCs overview
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through 11 Area Agencies on Aging, which operate as Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). These ADRCs function as a single, coordinated system for information and access to services for all Floridians seeking long-term care resources. The ADRCs provide information and assistance about state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services. See below to contact your local ADRC.
- [3] Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI) — Respite & Memory Disorder Clinics (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) · Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI)
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Established by legislation in 1985, Florida’s Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI) aims to support individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) by providing essential services that adapt to their evolving needs.
- [4] Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (opens in a new tab)
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (DOEA) · Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
The mission of the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for all Florida long-term care residents by advocating for and protecting their health, safety, welfare and rights.
- [5] Florida SHINE Medicare Counseling Program (opens in a new tab)
Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders — DOEA) · SHINE Medicare Counseling overview
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.