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Browse resident resources for Hyde Park and Winter Garden, Florida, including Christian help, local community services, and online tools to support your faith and daily life.

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- Five Wishes (PDF Doc) – Aging With Dignity – Start Here
  - - Aging with Dignity’s Five Wishes program is the most popular advance care planning resource in the U.S.
    - Phone: 1‑800‑723-3233
- Florida Elder Helpline (statewide) – Start Here
  - - One phone number that connects you to local senior services anywhere in Florida (meals, home care, transportation, caregiver support and more).Phone: 1‑800‑963‑5337
- Florida Area Agencies on Aging (11 regional offices)
  - - - Local “one‑stop” agencies that coordinate home‑ and community‑based services, caregiver programs, and long‑term care options.
      - Statewide list and map (PDF):
      - https://www.agingcarefl.org/uploads/1/3/6/5/136526411/agenda_item_11_-_f4a_2026_legislative_priorities.pdf
- State of Florida Seniors Guide
  - - - Online guide to benefits, housing, medical care, safety, fraud protection, and county‑specific contact numbers.
      - https://www.stateofflorida.com/senior-guide/
- SHINE – Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders
  - - - Free, unbiased counseling about Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, and prescription coverage for Florida seniors.
      - https://www.floridashine.org
- Senior Resource Alliance (Central Florida – Area Agency on Aging)
  - - - Serves Central Florida; connects older adults and caregivers with local services, long‑term care programs, and support.
      - https://www.seniorresourcealliance.org
- Healthy Aging Tips for Florida Seniors
  - - Practical ideas to stay active, support healthy aging, and manage chronic conditions throughout the year.
    - https://palmmedicalcenters.com/healthcare-tips-for-seniors-in-florida-for-2026-supporting-healthy-aging-all-year-long/

- Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS)
  - - Programs that help older adults remain safely at home with services such as home‑delivered meals, homemaker help, and personal care (accessed through Area Agencies on Aging).
    - Overview in the State Seniors Guide (see “Home and Community Based Services” section):
    - https://www.stateofflorida.com/senior-guide/

- Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), Home Care for the Elderly (HCE), Alzheimer’s respite and more
  - - State‑funded programs that support frail seniors and caregivers, usually arranged through your local Area Agency on Aging.
    - More information via the statewide AAAs PDF:
    - https://www.agingcarefl.org/uploads/1/3/6/5/136526411/agenda_item_11_-_f4a_2026_legislative_priorities.pdf

- Elder Rights, Abuse & Fraud Information
  - - Guidance on recognizing and reporting elder abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, plus help with legal rights.
    - See the “Elder Rights, Abuse & Fraud” and “Consumer Complaints Guide” sections at:
    - https://www.stateofflorida.com/senior-guide/