45 Years Serving Older Adults in Southwest Florida - Community Health & Resource Fair and AAASWFL

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is a nonprofit organization serving older adults (age 60-up) and adults with disabilities. We serve Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota counties. AAASWFL is committed to connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity.AAASWFL is also the states designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Southwest Florida. We provide information and resources for seniors and adults with disabilities. We also help their families and caregivers. AAASWFL can connect you with local resources like elder care, adult day care, housing assistance, home care, meals, housekeeping, legal assistance, personal care, and even volunteer opportunities.Providing Long-Term Care (LTC) services to Floridas most vulnerable citizens is a multi-agency effort. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) administers the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Long-Term Care program, sets coverage policy, and gets those eligible for services enrolled in a LTC plan. The Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) is responsible for determining medical eligibility and level of care needed. We are one of eleven regional Area Agencies on Aging in the state of Florida. Nationwide, there are more than 600 Area Agencies on Aging serving elders and adults with disabilities.Please contact the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida if we can be of assistance to you, a friend or a family member!The AAASWFL Elder Helpline is available between 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday through Friday:  866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER)Contact Phones:Telephone: 239-652-6900FAX: 239-652-6989Toll Free: 866-413-5337 (in the State of Florida)Postal address:Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 112Fort Myers, FL 33916Hours of Operation:Monday-Friday: 8am 5pm

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is a nonprofit organization serving older adults (age 60-up) and adults with disabilities. We serve Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota counties. AAASWFL is committed to connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity.AAASWFL is also the states designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Southwest Florida. We provide information and resources for seniors and adults with disabilities. We also help their families and caregivers. AAASWFL can connect you with local resources like elder care, adult day care, housing assistance, home care, meals, housekeeping, legal assistance, personal care, and even volunteer opportunities.Providing Long-Term Care (LTC) services to Floridas most vulnerable citizens is a multi-agency effort. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) administers the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Long-Term Care program, sets coverage policy, and gets those eligible for services enrolled in a LTC plan. The Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) is responsible for determining medical eligibility and level of care needed. We are one of eleven regional Area Agencies on Aging in the state of Florida. Nationwide, there are more than 600 Area Agencies on Aging serving elders and adults with disabilities.The Elder Helpline866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER)The Area Agency on Agings Helpline is your starting point for finding aging, disability, and caregiver resources.  These resources can be government-funded, nonprofit services, or even private-pay options. Our goal is to help our callers find the help they need to live safely and independently. Our supportive Helpline specialists provide unbiased information and referrals.  Helpline staff is available by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at 866-413-5337 (866-41 ELDER)The helpline is a toll-free service. It is part of the U.S. Administration on Agings nationwide Eldercare Locator network.You can search for elder and disability services online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Who Can Call the Helpline?The Helpline is available for adults 60 and over, along with adults with disabilities, caregivers, and others in Southwest Florida.  Our staff can assist in English, Spanish, and nearly 200 other languages.  If you are calling from outside Southwest Florida, please call the statewide Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER.  Outside the state of Florida, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.What Happens When I Call the Helpline?Every call is different, and every caller has different needs.  AAASWFL Helpline specialists listen carefully to each callers questions and concerns.  Our Helpline specialists will answer your questions, refer you to local services, and explain how to access those services.  These services may be available through Federal, state, or local agencies.  Our AAASWFL staff helps callers to understand their options.In some cases, AAASWFL will need to screen callers for government-funded services.   AAASWFL staff conducts these screenings at a convenient later date.  Eligible callers are then entered into the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs priority list for services.

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is a nonprofit organization serving older adults (age 60-up) and adults with disabilities. We serve Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota counties. AAASWFL is committed to connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity.AAASWFL is also the states designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Southwest Florida. We provide information and resources for seniors and adults with disabilities. We also help their families and caregivers. AAASWFL can connect you with local resources like elder care, adult day care, housing assistance, home care, meals, housekeeping, legal assistance, personal care, and even volunteer opportunities.Providing Long-Term Care (LTC) services to Floridas most vulnerable citizens is a multi-agency effort. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) administers the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Long-Term Care program, sets coverage policy, and gets those eligible for services enrolled in a LTC plan. The Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) is responsible for determining medical eligibility and level of care needed. We are one of eleven regional Area Agencies on Aging in the state of Florida. Nationwide, there are more than 600 Area Agencies on Aging serving elders and adults with disabilities.Please contact the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida if we can be of assistance to you, a friend or a family member!The AAASWFL Elder Helpline is available between 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday through Friday:  866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER)Contact Phones:Telephone: 239-652-6900FAX: 239-652-6989Toll Free: 866-413-5337 (in the State of Florida)Postal address:Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 112Fort Myers, FL 33916Hours of Operation:Monday-Friday: 8am 5pm