Aging Resources Links

• AARP
• The West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging
• U.S. Administration on Aging
• Florida Department of Elder Affairs
• Elder Web
• Florida Council on Aging
• Florida Kinship Center at the USF School of Social Work
• USF Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging
• Florida Department of Children and Families
• National Council on Aging
• International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What older Americans' health conditions are important to develop healthy lifestyles?
    • Where can I find information about money matters for the elderly?
    • What can seniors do to prepare for an emergency?
    • Where can I obtain information about Social Security?
    • Where do I turn for help for myself or for another older person or for the caregiver of an older person?
    • How can I recognize elder abuse?
    • How do I report elder abuse or abuse of an older person or senior?
• Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
• 2-1-1 Community Resources

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Alzheimer's Disease Links

• Alzheimer's Association
• AlzOnline
• The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
• Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Online
• Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr. Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute

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Caregiving Links

• Children of Aging Parents
• Family Caregiver Alliance
• Caregiving.com
• Informed Eldercare Decisions
• HealthyCareGiving.com
• National Family Caregivers Association
• Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

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Community Links

• Communities for a Lifetime - Department of Elder Affairs
• Partners for Livable Communities
• Generations United

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Finance Links

• Electronic Transfer Accounts and Direct Deposit
• Prosperity Campaign of Hillsborough County
• 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
• DebtAdvice.org
• Financial Planning Association (FPA)
• MyMoney.gov
• National Endowment for Financial Education
• Project for Financial Independence
• Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER)

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Housing Links

• Florida Housing Coalition
• Florida Affordable Assisted Living - Department of Elder Affairs
• USF Center for Housing and Long-term Care
• Homestead and Other Exemptions
• Low Income Senior Citizen Exemption

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Legal Links

• AARP Legal Services Network
• Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
• Bay Area Legal Services
• Consumer World
• Elder Justice Center
• The Federal Trade Commission
• Florida Bar Elder Law Section
• National Senior Citizens Law Center
• Senior Legal Hotlines

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Medicare Links

• SMP program (Senior Medicare Patrol)
• National Council on Aging's Online Screening Service
• The official U.S. Government website for Medicare
• A Simple Guide to the New Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage, sponsored by The National Council on Aging

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Medication Links

• Florida Discount Drug Card
  
• Health A to Z Drug Search: Check drug-food or drug-drug interactions
  
• CDC Vaccine Schedule
  
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  
• RXMed
  
• Med Solutions - a site to educate and assist you in applying to Patient Assistant Programs
  
• NeedyMeds
  
• Drug Identifier
• SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders

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Mental Health Links

• American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
• National Mental Health Association
• USF Memory Disorders Clinic

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Physical Health Links

• Spotlight on Shingles
• American Association of Diabetes Educators
• American Diabetes Association
• American Heart Association
• Dr. Koop's Medical Encyclopedia
• Florida Compare Care
• Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration
• Florida Prescription Drug Prices
• Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind
• American Lung Association
• National Institute on Aging
• Tampa Bay AIDS Network
• U.S. Fall Prevention Programs for Seniors

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Recreation Links

• Adventures in Lifelong Learning
• Arts Council of Hillsborough County
• Senior Connection and Mature Lifestyles

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Safety and Emergency Preparedness Links

• Florida Department of Children and Families - Report Abuse Online
• National Center on Elder Abuse
• Identity Theft - National Crime Prevention Council
• Preventing Identity Theft - Web Seminar by AARP
• National Hurricane Center
• Hurricane Preparedness - Florida Division of Emergency Management
• Hurricane Information - Hillsborough County Emergency Management
• CDC Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety

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Transportation Links

• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Senior Drivers
• Florida Senior Safety Resource Center
• Hillsborough County Sunshine Line
• National Center on Senior Transportation
• Ride Guide: Your Guide to Getting a Ride in Hillsborough County
  
• Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board Information
• Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
• Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
• Plant City Bus Service - Strawberry Express
• Bay Area Commuter Services
• Bay Shuttle
• Greyhound
• Wheels of Success
• Alamo Mobility Tampa - Wheelchair accessible rentals
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Wheelchair accessible rentals
• Rainbow Wheels - Wheelchair accessible rentals
• U-Save Auto Rentals - Wheelchair accessible rentals
• Wheelchair Getaways - Wheelchair accessible rentals
• Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals

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