Programs & Services

...(RELIEF) Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Other Programs and Services Comprehensive Assessment & Review for Long-Term Care Services (CARES) Disaster Preparedness Elder Abuse Prevention Program Elder Helpline Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Nursing Home Services (Agency for Health Care Administration Website) Public Guardianship Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Senior Legal Services & Senior Legal Helpline Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) Transportation...

Scams and Fraud Awareness

...then it probably is!  If you’ve been contacted by a scammer, it’s always helpful to file a complaint. You can report fraudulent activity to agencies such as the Better Business Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. To learn more about ways to stay protected, check out the Florida Attorney General’s Cybercrime and Seniors guide. For help identifying potential Medicare scams, visit SHINE or call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER....

Resource Directory

...Tools) Free Health Insurance Counseling – Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) Florida Discount Drug Card Florida Medicaid (AHCA) Medicare Hospice & End-of-life Care Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Making Choices: A Guide to End-of-Life Planning – addresses many of the crucial issues involved in the end-of-life care. Long-Term Care Guide to Long-term Care Planning – National Care Planning Council Long-Term Care Information & Guide Transportation Disabled Parking Permits Driver’s License Information Florida Safe...

ElderSource's "A Night With the Stars"

ElderSource is pleased to honor and celebrate the many individuals and organizations who worked tirelessly to provide thousands of older adults with food, financial assistance, comfort, and friendship during the difficult days of the 2020 pandemic. A Night with the Stars – which will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – is a special occasion to shine the light on their hard work and dedication that enabled the seniors in our community to maintain...

Who Should be Screened

...(CNA) Child Day Care Worker Chore Worker Coach Companion Counselor Driver Educator/Trainer e-Heap Specialist Escort Executive Administrator Home Health Aide Home Repair Worker Homemaker Installer Intern Legal Assistant Licensed Health Care Professional LPN, RN, ARNP Meal Deliverer Medication Management Counseling Nutrition Educator Ombudsman Outreach Worker Relief SCSEP – Assistant Project Director SCSEP – Employment Specialist SCSEP – Project Director SCSEP – Site Participant SHINE Shopping Aide Sitter Therapist Volunteer Level 2 Level 2 Level 2...

Volunteer Opportunities

...with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders – SHINE Provides educational materials and free, unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members. DOEA Senior Volunteer Program – Connecting seniors and organizations with volunteer opportunities to enhance the lives of Florida’s elder population. Volunteer Partnership Guardian ad Litem Program – is a network of professional staff and community advocates, partnering to provide a strong voice in court and positive...

Notices of Instruction 2006

...Risk Survey (Notice#: 60506-1-I-SWCBS) Application for Federal Assistance (Notice#: 061406-1-I-OVCS) Transition 0607 Initiative (Notice#: 062106-1-I-SWCBS) SHINE CMS Grant and Contracts (Notice#: 062306-1-I-DS) FFY 2006 OAA Transfer of Funds Between Titles (Notice#: 062706-1-I-OCFM) Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Bid Process (Notice#: 062706-2-I-OVCS) Assessed Priority Consumer List (APCL) (Notice#: 062906-1-I-OVCS) Imminent Risk Survey 2006 Geographical Areas AAA 424 May 2006 Attachments Area Assessment Training Teams (Notice#: 050306-1-I-OVCS) AAA Activities related to the installation of the Integrated...

Notices of Instruction 2005

...Registration Form Recommended Hotels for Tallahassee ServSafe Essentials Training Schedule Senior Hotline – Proposal Sample Support Letter Application for Federal Assistance 2005 Slot Allocation CARES Point of Contacts June 2005 Attachments Medicaid Waiver Budget Management (Notice#: 060805-1-I-PE) Revised Co-Pay Forms and Instructions (Notice#: 060605-1-I-OVCS) Florida Administrative Weekly Announcements (Notice#: 061305-1-I-OS) SHINE CMS Grant (Notice#: 061705-1-I-LA) APPL CIRTS Program Status Code (Notice#: 061705-1-I-SCBS) FFY 2005 Older Americans Act Transfer of Funds Between Titles (Notice#: 062005-1-I-OCFM) CIRTS...

Notices of Instruction 2004

...Service Tracking Log (Excel) Request for Proposal – Registration Packet (PDF 1.4 MB) September 2004 Attachments Hurricane Frances (Notice#: 090804-1-I-DS) Use of Additional 2004 Nutrition Services Incentive Prog (Notice#: 091404-1-I-SWCBS ) Hurricane Frances Service Tracking Log (Excel) 2003/04 PSA Meal Projection (Excel) August 2004 Attachments Notice of Transmittal: CARES Imminent Risk Exception Reports (Notice#: 080304-1-T-SWCBS) SHINE Supplemental Grant Availability (Notice#: 080304-2-I-OVCS) CCE Contracts for SFY 04-05 (Notice#: 080404-1-I-LA) Notice of Transmittal: Transitioning Aging Out Clientele (Notice#:...

Notices of Instruction 2003

...Services/Admin Alloc. 2003 OAA Carry Forward Final State Plan on Aging SARS Update March 2003 Attachments 2003-2004 Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP) Information (Notice#: 031003-1-I-SWCBS) Disaster Preparedness (Notice#: 032403-1-I-DP) SHINE Awards for 2003/2004 (Notice#: 032703-1-I-OVCS) Information and Assistance Satisfaction Survey (Notice#: 032703-2-I-OVCS) Unit Cost Methodology Spreadsheets and Instructions (Notice#: 032803-1-I-AS) 2003-04 EHEAP Application Disaster Preparedness IA4 Instructions IA4 Log book IA4 Survey Contract Admin Unit Cost Instructions Unit Cost Spreadsheet February 2003 Attachments 2002-2003...