Eldercare Resources
We are glad to help you in any way possible. Let us share with you these online Eldercare Resources that may help you manage life a little easier.
State & National Resources
211 – 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that help people in Florida find the local resources they need. 24/7 Service.
AARP – 877-333-5885 – Caregiver Hot Line; Senior and Caregiver resources.
Alzheimer’s Association – 800-272-3900
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 800-232-4636
Department of Elder Affairs – 800-963-5337 – Department of Elder Affairs is the primary state agency administering human services programs to benefit Florida’s elders.
ElderCare Abuse – 800-96-ABUSE – How To Report Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation.
ElderCare Helpline – 800-96-ELDER – or 850-973-2006 – Information regarding elder services and activities is available through the Elder Helpline.
Florida Community Care – 833-322-7526 – Medicaid Long Term Care Program
Hospice Care – Treasure Health – 772-247-4429
Medicaid Application – 866-762-2237
Medicaid Choice Counselor – 877-711-3662
Medicaid Fraud – 866-966-7226
Medicaid Recipient Services – 800-392-2161
Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com) – 855-404-4592 – a resource to help seniors suffering from mesothelioma to find free care and support.
Mesothelioma Veterans Center – 855-933-1429 – The Mesothelioma Veterans Center provides information about treatment, clinical trials, and VA benefits to veterans suffering from asbestos-related illnesses.
Nursing Home Abuse – 855-910-6487 – Resource for anyone who may have suffered abuse in a Nursing Home.
Shine – 800-963-5337– The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program provides health insurance information and free, unbiased, and confidential counseling assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers.
Sleep Help – a site devoted to spreading awareness of sleep health and wellness.
Social Security Administration – 800-772-1213
State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) – 850-488-4197 – Florida Housing administers the State Housing Initiatives Partnership program (SHIP), which provides funds to local governments as an incentive to create partnerships that produce and preserve affordable homeownership and multifamily housing. The program was designed to serve very low, low and moderate income families.
Sunshine Health MCO – 866-796-0530 – Medicaid Long Term Care Program
Local Resources
Emergency & Hurricane Preparedness:
Indian River County emergency management: 772-567-2154
Martin County emergency management: 772-220-7000
Okeechobee County emergency management: 863-763-2419
Palm Beach County emergency management: 561-840-4500
St. Lucie County emergency management: 772-462-8100
Council on Aging:
Martin County – 772-223-7800
St. Lucie County – 772-336-8608
Indian River County – 772-469-2054
Disability Assistance:
ARC of Indian River County – 772-562-6854 – Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged
ARC of Martin County – 772-283-2525- Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged
ARC of Okeechobee County – 863-763-2419 – Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged
ARC of Palm Beach County – 561-842-3213 – Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged
ARC of St Lucie County – 772-468-7879 – Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged
Veteran Resources
Veterans Association – 800-827-2204 –
Other Resources
AAA – Area Agency on Aging 866-684-5885 – Area Agency on Aging supports and advocates for the independence, dignity and wellbeing of seniors, adults with disabilities. Serving the Martin and Saint Lucie areas.
Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center – 877-760-9199 – the first point of contact for Alzheimer’s Caregivers in Palm Beach & Martin Counties
ElderCare Law – The Estate, Trust & Elder Law Firm, P.L. – 772-828-2588
Rebuilding Together of the Palm Beaches – 561-697-2700 ext. 4701 – help with home repair assistance for low-income older adults, people with disabilities, and communities in need.
Safety Net by LoJack – ID locator services – 561-683-2700 – Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie County have a program sponsored by the Pilot International and Florida Sheriffs Association providing ID locator bracelets to as risk wandering seniors.
Tradelands Outreach Program – St Lucie County & Vero Beach – 772-577-5759 – free community resource for minor home repairs and computer training.
