Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) — Statewide Aging, CARES & Long-Term Care Programs
Statewide Florida Department of Elder Affairs programs (CCE, HCE, ADI, CARES, SMMC Long-Term Care, LTC Ombudsman, and SHINE Medicare counseling) across all 11 PSAs and 67 counties.
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.
Source checked October 28, 2026
11 Area Agencies on Aging / ADRCs overview
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.
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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.
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Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI)
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.
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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.
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SHINE Medicare Counseling overview
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.
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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.
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Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
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.
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