Call us today at 1-800-96-ELDER

Elder Helpline

Our Elder Helpline can provide you with information and referral assistance on programs and services available to meet your needs or the needs of your elderly loved ones, including Long Term Care and other home-based services. Our staff pride themselves on being thorough, helpful and friendly.

Medicare Help

Our specially-trained SHINE volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug and health insurance questions by providing information, comparing policies and helping with claims and appeals. We’re here to help!

Elder Abuse Prevention

We work directly with state and community partners to prevent the abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors.
To report elder abuse, please contact
1-800-96-Abuse.

Health & Wellness

We offer a number of free health and wellness courses including Tai Chi, Matter of Balance, Living Healthy , Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, Living Healthy in Your Community. Learn what you can do to keep yourself healthy and strong.

Caregiver Support

If you are a caregiver supporting a loved one who is age 60 or older and you reside in Hillsborough, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, or Polk County, TCARE’s customized support is available to help guide you through your caregiving journey and reduce caregiver burnout.

Helpful New Offerings

Senior Connection Center has teamed up with several senior-friendly companies to offer helpful and easy-to-use tools designed especially for older adults. Options include online classes, and robotic pets, all at no cost to you.

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Our 2024 Annual Report is Here!

This year’s theme, Senior Connection Center Strong, reflects the resilience, impact, and dedication that defined our work—supporting older adults, caregivers, and those with disabilities when they needed it most. Read more to see how we’re making a difference together.

2024 Annual Report

Notice of Intent to Award

2026 Older Americans Act Caregiver Support Groups and Caregiver Training/Support Services

As the result of the recently completed Request for Information (RFI) process, Senior Connection Center, Inc. Board of Directors has approved issuing a Notice of Intent to Award 2026 Older Americans Act Caregiver Support Services (in-home respite and in-facility respite) and funds to the following service provider agencies to ensure a coordinated system for caregiver support services.

NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc.
(Hardee and Highlands counties)
Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services (Hillsborough County)
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc. (Manatee County)
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. d/b/a
You Thrive Florida (Polk County)

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Annual Awards Ceremony and Fundraiser
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
8:30 am
Sheraton Tampa East / Brandon
10221 Princess Palm Ave., Tampa

Nominate an amazing senior for a Salt & Pepper Award in the following categories: Community Service & Volunteerism, Business & Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Health & Wellness, Arts & Entertainment, and Senior Friendly Business of the Year.

Salt & Pepper Nominations are Closed
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The University of South Florida recently completed a needs assessment report for Senior Connection Center. The purpose of this report is to provide information about the existing challenges, needs, and strengths related to serving older adults in Senior Connection Center’s five-county service area, with the larger goal of informing strategies to enable older adults to live with independence and dignity.

Click here to read the full report.