Aging help
Alliance for Aging
Miami-Dade’s aging agency and the best first call for in-home help, Medicaid long-term care screening and senior services.
- Elder Helpline(305) 670-4357
- Main office(305) 670-6500
For Families
Local resources for South Florida families
Trusted numbers for meals, food, rides, bills and senior services in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Save this page, and call us any time you are not sure where to start.
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Each county has an aging helpline that can tell you what your parent may qualify for, from meals to in-home help. If you only make one call, make it this one.
Not sure which county? Dial 211 any time, day or night.
Miami-Dade County
Help in Miami-Dade
Meals at home
Miami-Dade County Meals on Wheels
Free frozen meals delivered weekly to homebound adults 60 and older.
- Meals and home care line786-469-4707
Help at home
County Home Care Program
Help with personal care and household chores for residents 60 and older who are at risk of moving into a facility.
- Home care line786-469-4707
Adult day care
County Adult Day Care Centers
Supervised daytime programs with meals and activities, a break for family caregivers.
- Edison Little River305-751-4342
- North Dade305-940-0075
- West Dade305-267-6372
Getting around
Special Transportation Service (STS)
Shared door-to-door rides for residents whose disability keeps them off regular buses and trains.
- Reservations305-871-1111
- Eligibility786-469-5000
Getting around
Golden Passport
Free Metrobus and Metrorail rides for county residents 65 and older.
- Golden Passport line786-469-5151
Bills
Electric Bill Help (LIHEAP)
Help paying electric bills, including when power is shut off or about to be.
- LIHEAP line786-469-4640
County services
Community Services Department
The main county line for Miami-Dade’s senior programs and senior center lunches.
- Main line786-469-4600
Anything else
211 Miami
A free, confidential 24/7 line to find local help of any kind, in English, Spanish and Creole.
- Dial211
- Or call(305) 631-4211
Broward County
Help in Broward
Aging help
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward
Broward’s best first call for meals, in-home help, adult day care, Medicaid long-term care and caregiver support.
- Helpline954-745-9779
Meals at home
Meals on Wheels South Florida
Meal delivery, friendly visits and safety checks for homebound seniors in Broward County.
- Main office954-731-8770
County services
Elderly and Veterans Services
County case management, in-home help, respite, adult day care and help with veterans benefits.
- Central intake954-357-6622
Getting around
TOPS! Paratransit
Door-to-door rides for people whose disability keeps them from using regular buses.
- Reservations1-866-682-2258
- Eligibility questions954-357-8400
Bills
Electric Bill Help (LIHEAP)
Help paying electric bills for income-eligible households, weekdays 8:30 to 5.
- LIHEAP line954-357-5025
Anything else
211 Broward
A free 24/7 line for local help of any kind. Ask about Touchline, a free daily check-in call for adults 55 and older who live alone.
- Dial211
- Or call954-537-0211
Palm Beach County
Help in Palm Beach
Aging help
Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
Palm Beach County’s best first call for senior services, in-home help and caregiver support.
- Helpline1-866-684-5885
- Main office561-684-5885
Meals at home
Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches
Chef-prepared meals delivered to homebound seniors and veterans across the county.
- Office561-802-6979
- Client eligibility561-802-6979, ext. 7
County services
Division of Senior Services
County senior centers, adult day care and group meal sites for older residents.
- Main line561-355-4746
Food
Palm Beach County Food Bank
Groceries, fresh produce and senior hunger programs, plus a finder for free food near your parent.
- Main line561-670-2518
Getting around
Palm Tran Connection
Door-to-door rides for people who cannot use regular buses.
- Information, option 7561-649-9838
- Toll-free1-877-870-9849
Anything else
211 Palm Beach & Treasure Coast
A free 24/7 line for local help, plus Sunshine, a free daily check-in call for seniors.
- Dial211
- Or call(866) 882-2991
Across Florida
Food, Medicare, memory loss and safety
These serve families in all three counties and across the state.
Food
Feeding South Florida
Senior grocery boxes, meals and a pantry finder across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
Statewide
Florida Elder Helpline
Connects you to the aging agency for wherever your parent lives in Florida.
- Toll-free1-800-963-5337
Medicare questions
SHINE
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling from trained volunteers.
- Toll-free1-800-963-5337
Memory loss
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free support any time of day, plus local support groups for families facing memory loss.
- 24/7 Helpline800-272-3900
Facility concerns
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Free help with concerns or complaints about a nursing home or assisted living community.
- Toll-free1-888-831-0404
Safety
Florida Abuse Hotline
Report suspected abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an older adult. If someone is in danger, call 911 first.
- Hotline, press 21-800-962-2873
Last checked November 2026. Programs and phone numbers change, so it is worth confirming details when you call. Eldervisor is not affiliated with these organizations and does not receive referral fees from them.
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