Find your Florida Aging and Disability Resource Center and Elder Helpline

The Florida Elder Helpline is 1-800-96-ELDER, which is 1-800-963-5337.

Florida offers services such as in-home help, meals, respite for caregivers, transportation and help understanding benefits. What's available depends on where the person lives and what they qualify for. Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER to find out what's near you. Caring for a Veteran? See our Veterans resources for VA options.

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is the state agency for older adults. It runs the Elder Helpline and funds local programs for seniors and caregivers, including some of ADRC's support groups and the State of Florida Brain Bank. Learn more at elderaffairs.org.

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs approves Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) training for care workers. Find approved trainings at elderaffairs.org. For ADRC's workshops and classes for caregivers, see our education services.

If they're in danger, call 911. For services and information, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER. If the person is living with dementia and lives in Central Florida, call ADRC at (407) 436-7750.

Sometimes. Some Florida Medicaid programs may allow family members to be paid caregivers, depending on eligibility. Ask the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER for current rules.

You don't have to find every answer on your own. Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER to learn which services your parent may qualify for. If your parent is living with dementia in Central Florida, call ADRC at (407) 436-7750 for free Information & Referral, one-on-one Care Navigation and caregiver support groups.

In Florida, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337). It connects you with the Aging and Disability Resource Center for the county where your loved one lives. Outside Florida, use the state list below.

Sooner is better. Many adult children find that waiting until later ends up meaning a crisis they handle alone. You don't need an emergency to call. In Florida, the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER can explain local services. If your parent is living with dementia in Central Florida, call the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC) at (407) 436-7750 for free one-on-one Care Navigation.

If anyone is in danger, call 911. Before and after a storm, the Florida Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER can point you to local senior services. It helps to plan early and keep a current list of medications and doctors with you. For tips on caring for someone living with dementia, call ADRC at (407) 436-7750.

Look on elderaffairs.org or ask the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER to help you find state resources for older adults and caregivers.

Yes, if your parent is living with dementia in Central Florida. Call ADRC at (407) 436-7750. Care Navigation can be virtual, and our virtual caregiver support groups are open to caregivers outside Florida. For local services where you live, use the list below.