Department of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 1.800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.

Florida Department of Elder Affairs provides help to Florida seniors.

They can help find elderly services such as:

• Long term care
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders - SHINE Program
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(Food Stamps)

Please call or visit website for more information.

AgingCare provides home care for seniors. This service is 1 on 1 care for seniors who do not want to move to assisted living. Please see website or call for more information.

Alzheimer's Support Network operates a 24-hour helpline to assist individuals and families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. Please call for more information.

Area Agency on Aging helps seniors, as well as their caregivers. They offer a range of services, and referrals.

Services Include:

• The Elder Helpline
• Home- and Community-Based Care
• SHINE (Medicare counseling)
• Health & Wellness Workshops
• Elder Abuse Prevention & Education
• EHEAP (Emergency Home Energy Assistance)
• MIPPA (Medicare savings for low income beneficiaries)
• Statewide Medicaid-Managed Long-Term Care
• Respite Care
• Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services

Please call or visit website for more information.

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida provides Home and Community-Based Care. These long-term services are designed for eligible adults age 60 and older, and adults with disabilities.

Services include:

• Adult Day Care
• Personal Care
• Case Management
• Home-Delivered Meals
• Congregate Meals
• Nutrition Education
• Transportation
• Caregiver Training, Support and Respite
• Housekeeping
• Home Health Aid
• Legal Assistance
• Shopping Assistance

Please call of visit website for more information.

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida provides SHINE Medicare Counseling. This program offers information and counseling to the elderly and their caregivers.

Services include:

• Medicare Billing
• Medicare Premiums, Deductibles and Co-Insurance
• Medicare Savings Programs
• Medicare Supplement

Please call or visit website for more information.

The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225

Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. provides the Golden Gate Senior Center. They work with Collier Senior Resources. This center serves low-income seniors who require basic needs such as food, housing, and health care. The center provides daily hot meals, activities and classes, as well as a food pantry. Other assistance programs and services may be available. Please call or visit website for more information.