Florida Joins Together in Supporting Falls Prevention Awareness Day
The Florida Department of Health and the Department of Elder Affairs Team Up to Prevent Falls. more

Long-Term Care Waiver Enrollment Management System
The Department conducted three public meetings to discuss a Long-Term Care Waiver Enrollment Management System. more

FDLE activates 500th Silver Alert
Silver Alerts have contributed to the direct recovery of 63 missing seniors. In recognition of this event, FDLE and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs encourage families to discuss their plans for aging safely and ensuring that elderly family members remain safe. more

Florida Joins International Effort to End Elder Abuse
The Department of Elder Affairs encourages Floridians to wear purple on Friday, June 15, 2012, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. more

2012 Disaster Preparedness Guide for Elders
The Department’s 2012 Disaster Preparedness Guide for Elders in English and Spanish are available online. more

Assisted Living Facility Rulemaking
The Department of Elder Affairs announces the convening of negotiated rulemaking proceedings addressing assisted living facility regulation. Press Release, more

Accepting Nominations for Service to Seniors Awards
Program
Do you know a person or group making a positive impact on older Floridians? Now you can do something to recognize them! more

Florida Direct Service Workforce Survey ends
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in association with the University of Florida, Agency for Persons with Disabilities and the Department of Elder Affairs, has finished conducting data collection on workers employed in consumer-directed care programs in Florida. more

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