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Dear Neighbor,
Every senior deserves to have the resources needed to live safely and securely; to live with dignity.
Last week, we held a seniors tele-town hall with local experts to discuss resources and services available to seniors in Central Florida. Below, you can find important information regarding the topics discussed on that call. To receive invitations for future events like this one, make sure you are subscribed to our e-newsletters here.
As always, if you need assistance on any issue, please call my office at 321-388-9808.
Experts from Social Security, AARP, Seniors First, and Senior Resource Alliance joined us on our call.
Also helpful are:
COVID-19
AARP Coronavirus Resource Page
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, AARP is providing information, advocacy and resources to help older people and their caregivers protect themselves from the virus, prevent it from spreading to others, and cope with the health problems and financial disruptions caused by the virus.
Orange County Resident Resources
Orange County offers a wide variety of resources and programs to help you.
Food Assistance
Bring Hope Home is a Second Harvest Food Bank program that provides perishable and nonperishable food items to the doorsteps of qualifying seniors, homebound individuals, individuals with a disability, veterans and those in the high risk group for contracting the coronavirus. To learn more about this program, visit www.feedhopenow.org/bringhopehome or call 407-514-1096.
In addition, Seniors First offers two food programs:
- Meals on Wheels: 407-615-8982
- Neighborhood Lunch: 407-615-8970
Home Maintenance and Utilities
The Housing Rehabilitation program assists qualified homeowners with repairs to eliminate existing life, safety, health and code violations. To be eligible homeowners must have owned and lived in the home for a minimum of one year and meet very low-income guidelines. The income guidelines chart is available in the references section of this Web Page for your consideration. Email [email protected] or call (407) 836-5150
For Low-Income Energy Assistance, call 407-514-1800, press 1
Mental Health and Wellness
This year has been a lonely time for many of us. If you want to talk to someone, please call one of the following services:
AARP Friendly Voice
Trained AARP Friendly Voice volunteers around the country have come together to support those in need and will provide a call to say hello. We’ve created this service to help us all stay connected because just hearing a friendly voice on the other end of the line can help in challenging times. We may be apart, but we don’t have to be alone. Request a call by calling us directly at 888-281-0145.
Senior Resource Alliance Health & Wellness: 407-514-1806
Report Fraud and Abuse
Beware of anyone offering you a deal that seems too good to be true. It probably is. If you need to report fraud or abuse, call one of the following numbers:
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WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE
217 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2176
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ORLANDO OFFICE
2295 S Hiawassee Rd, Suite 301
Orlando, FL 32835
Phone: 321-388-9808
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