Resources and Information for Older Adults
Every question has an answer. The secret is in knowing where to look and whom to ask! Below are many informational resource sites that can help answer frequently asked questions.
- Alliance for Aging
http://www.allianceforaging.org/consumers/get-help-information - Useful connections to resources in the state of Florida for seniors, caregivers, professionals and the general public
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Benefits and Government Assistance Eligibility Tool
http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-finder#benefits&qc=cat_1
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Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
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Consumer Action Handbook
http://www.usa.gov/consumer-action-handbook/order-form.shtml
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Consumer Protection for Seniors
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Consumer.shtml - Consumer fraud, elder rights, advocates for nursing home residents, etc.
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Court Records – Order Online
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Credit Cards – File a Complaint
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Credit Reports – Free
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports
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Drug & Alcohol Detox Centers in Miami, FL
https://www.detox.com/florida/miami/ -
Diet and Nutrition – Track Your Diet
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Disabled Parking Permits
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Do Not Call Registry
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Education, Jobs, and Volunteerism for Seniors
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Education.shtml - Adult education, AARP working options, Senior Corps, etc.
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End-of-Life Issues
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/EndofLife.shtml - Advance directives, estate planning, hospice, etc.
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Family History and Genealogy
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Federal and State Agencies for Seniors
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/FederalState.shtml - Administration on Aging, Social Security Administration, Veterans' Health Administration, etc.
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Financial Advisors and Brokers – Check Them Out
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Financial Helpline of the FL Dept. of Financial Services Div. of Consumer Services - answers questions about insurance and financial issues and files complaints on a consumer's behalf
1.877.693.5236 or http://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers
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Florida Consumer Guides (English and Spanish)
http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/UnderstandingCoverage/Gui...
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Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
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http://www.floridavets.org - provides information and services and operates an assisted living facility and nursing homes. Call them at (727) 518-3202 or visit the web site.
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Florida Mature Driver Information
http://www.flhsmv.gov/FloridaGrandDriver/ - information about safe driving, licensing and refresher courses for drivers 55 and over
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Food Stamps
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Grandparents.shtml - Find grandparent programs in Florida and get information about benefits, assistance, and more
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Health Tutorials – Interactive Health Education Resources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
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Heart Risk Calculator
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Hold My Mail
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Housing for Seniors
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http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Housing.shtml - Reverse mortgages, in-home help, nursing home comparison, and more
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Laws and Regulations Concerning Seniors
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Laws.shtml - Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Medicare Modernization Act, Social Security Act, etc.
- Legal Assistance
http://www.lsgmi.org/ - Legal Services of Greater Miami
- Medicare Plan Finder
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Military Service Records Requests
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Money and Taxes for Seniors
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Taxes.shtml - Investing, tax counseling, estate planning and more
- Nursing Home Guide - Find facilities, licensure information, mapping directions and much more
http://www.FloridaHealthFinder.gov
- On Guard for Seniors– Financial education for seniors
http://www.MyFloridaCFO.com/OnGuard
- Operation S.A.F.E. - Stop Adult Financial Exploitation
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Pillbox – Identify an Unknown Pill
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Recalls – Product and Company Search
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REFER - Florida Department of Elder Affairs searchable resource database
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/quickguide.php
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Retirement
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Retirement.shtml - Pension plans, benefits calculator, retirement ages etc.
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SHINE Program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
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http://www.floridashine.org - is for seniors and people with disabilities and provides counseling on Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, prescription assistance programs, and other health insurance issues. You may also call the local office at (305) 670-6500 ext. 11256 or the Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free number (800) 963-5337 or TDD (800) 955-8771.
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Smoking – Tools to Help You Quit
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Social Security
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Taxes – Federal Tax Forms and Publications
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Forms,-Publications,-and-Other-Tax-Products
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Taxes – Refund Status Check
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Travel and Recreation for Seniors
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Travel.shtml - Amtrak senior discount, Parks and Recreation senior pass, older drivers, travel tips etc.
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Veterans' Gravesites Locator – U.S. Sites
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Veterans Affairs Benefit and Health Applications Online
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Vital Records
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family-Issues/Vital-Docs.shtml
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Weight Assessment
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/patmats.htm
- Your Money Matter$ - financial education
http://www.MyFloridaCFO.com/YMM
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