Elder Care Servies Serving Nokomis, FL

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc. (AAA for SWFL) is an Aging and Disability Resource Center that has a customer-focused system for information and referrals to public and private pay long-term support options. By being the point of entry to long-term care programs, fragmentation is reduced and optimal use of all resources is assured to assist those in need. Our service area includes: Charlotte, Collier, De Soto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota counties.

Provides legal advice, counseling and representation regarding civil legal problems such as: SSI eligibility, Medicare/Medicaid, living wills, home ownership problems, collection problems, landlord/tenant matters, public housing, consumer problems, health care issues, nursing home problems. Issue they do not handle include traffic violation issues.

The Florida Abuse Hotline serves as the central reporting center for allegations of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation for all children and vulnerable adults in Florida. Serves children and vulnerable adults who are the victims of maltreatment as well as vulnerbale adults in need of services. (Confidential reports)

Mission: To foster an environment that promotes well-being for Florida's elders and enables them to remain in their homes and communities.

Provides free legal advice and brief services by telephone for seniors to address civil legal questions regarding housing, health care, family law, employment, advance directives, and many other issues. When clients need representation in Court or other extended services, we help them find free legal providers in their area.

SHINE gives free information and assistance on Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, long term care, supplemental insurance, and other health insurance benefits