Welcome to Pinellas County Senior Connections.
Helping you connect with what’s important to you.

 

Social Services / Resources:

 

• AARP
• Adult Emergency Financial Assistance Program
  Available to qualifying adults who need a helping hand during unexpected financial hardships.
• Affordable Healthcare Navigators - Pinellas County Navigators are available to assist you in looking for and enrolling in health coverage options through the Marketplace.
• Assistance with Social Security Disability Claims
  Disability Advocates are available to assist you in preparing disability applications.
  • En Español version
• Care Fund - Learn how you can help our neighbors in need.
• Department of Children and Families - Several programs for families and seniors including Adult Protective Services, Independent Living Services, Mental Health.
• Florida Area Agency on Aging
• Human Services Coalition of Pinellas County:
  Fall Networking Conference 2016

• National Institute of Aging - Find a wide variety of research-based information and resources related to health and aging

• Older Floridians Handbook - Explains and describes, in easily understandable language, laws and programs that affect elderly Floridians and their families.
• Office of Human Rights - Protection against discrimination.
• Safe medication disposal

• Senior Helpline

• 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares - Crisis intervention, information and referrals for local health and human services.
• Veterans Services - Understand and apply for benefits

 

 

 

Housing:

 

• 55+ Housing Directory – Resource from Florida Commission on Human Relations of registered 55+ communities in Florida.

• Home Owners - Home repair loans, Independent Living Program and other services for seniors.
• FloridaHousingSearch.org - A free service to help you find or list rental housing online or by phone (877) 428-8844.
• Community Housing Guide - A resource guide for
  homeowners and renters.

 

 

Transportation:

 

• myRide - Your source for transportation information across the seven-county Tampa Bay Region.
• Neighborly Care Network - Provides door-to-door service for a fee.
• Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

 

 

Community and Health Services:

 

• FirstCare Ambulance Membership Plan enrollment begins December 1.

  Pinellas County Health Program - A place you can go for primary care and to help you receive other care offered in the Pinellas County Health Program.
• National Association of Counties Discount Prescription Card
• Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership Plan - This Plan limits your out-of-pocket expenses for uninsured portions of Sunstar ambulance bills for medically necessary transports. Yearly membership.
• Alzheimer's Disease / Related Dementia - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter is here for you when & how you need us.
  

 

 

News and Information You Can Use:

 

• Consumer Protection
• Emergency Home Energy Assistance - Helps seniors 60 years and older pay for electric and gas bills.
• Emergency Preparedness - Know what to do in emergenciesand learn the closest shelter near you.
• Good to Know - Informational videos on County Services
• Medications / Supplements - Do you take medications and/or supplements? It’s important to keep track of all the medicines you take as well as what the medication is for, the dosage and when to take it.
  
• Pinellas County Speakers Bureau - Pinellas County attempts to provide speakers knowledgeable in many topics of interest
• Why Pets are Great for Seniors - Ten health reasons why seniors might consider a pet.

 

 

Get Involved:

 

Can you spare a little time? There are lots of great ways to help your community and neighbors in need.

 

• Community Conversations - Board of County Commissioners reach out to the public and answer your questions.
• Volunteer in Pinellas - Pinellas County depends on volunteers to help provide residents and visitors the best service possible.
  • Training Program - AARP sponsors individuals working with the county to gain job experience. The individuals in the AARP program are paid a sum of money by AARP.
• Get Involved in Your Community - Can you spare a little time? There are lots of great ways to help your community and neighbors in need.
• Pinellas County Citizen University - Learn how Pinellas County government provides services to you and your neighbors and what goes on behind the scenes in the various departments.
• Pinellas County Calendar - A listing of Pinellas County public meetings and events.
• Pinellas County E-News - Don’t miss out! Sign up to receive county news and stay up-to-date on topics important to you.

 

 

 

Discounts:

 

• Seniors (age 65+) can purchase Pinellas County’s Annual Beach Parking Permits at discount.
  
• Property Tax – Senior Exemption

 

 

 

County Partners:

A varity of services are available, certain eligibility requirements may apply.

 

• Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas
  Area Agency on Aging of Pasco is a private non-profit agency serving seniors and their caregivers in Pasco and Pinellas counties in Florida.

• Alzheimer’s Disease/Related Dementia
  The Caregiver Connection is a coordinated array of services designed to address the unique support needs of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a memory related disorder and their caregivers.

• Lighthouse of Pinellas County
  Independent Living Skills classes at Lighthouse of Pinellas address a wide range of daily activities that become very challenging for the person with severe to total vision loss, such as: dialing the phone, telling time, maintaining financials independence, personal grooming, matching clothing, cooking, and keeping one's home clean and organized. For residents 55+.
• Neighborly Care Network                            
  Neighborly's Nutrition Program provides daily nutritious meals direct to seniors in Pinellas County who are age 60+ and homebound by reason of illness, disability, or isolation. Neighborly transportation is provided to Senior Dining Sites for a nutritious meal, socialization, planned and spontaneous activities on a daily basis.
• Pinellas Opportunity Council - CHORE Services
  Provides heavy household cleaning and yard work services to low-income seniors (60+) to help maintain a safe, sanitary living environment.
• YMCA - EnhanceFitness
  The EnhanceFitness program is available to low income seniors (55+) that focuses on  cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance and flexibility - everything older adults need to maintain health and function as they age. Those with chronic conditions such as arthritis have been shown to gain strength and independence they thought was lost.

 

 

 

Parks, Preserves, Trails and More:

 

• Blueways Guide - Trail guide to paddling Pinellas County
• County Parks - There are 15 County parks to enjoy throughout Pinellas County.
• Camping at Fort De Soto Park.
• Green Space Brochure - Neighborhood parks.
• Florida Botanical Gardens - Enjoy the beautiful garens and peaceful settings.
• Heritage Village - Explore houses of the past.
• Pinellas Trail - Enjoy the award winning Pinellas Trail where you can walk, jog, bicycle or skate your way along 47-miles of trail.
• Pinellas County Extension - Learning just got fun! Check out the unique classes offered at Extension.
• Brooker Creek Preserve - Explore largest natural area in Pinellas County.
• Weedon Island Preserve - expansive 3,190-acre natural area located on Tampa Bay.
• Find the Fun - Actively fun ideas to do in Pinellas County.

 

 

 

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