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

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH
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We want to thank all our sponsors and those who attended our Rise & Shine Breakfast & Annual Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 2oth! A huge congratulations to all our Salt & Pepper Winners. Event photos will be posted to our Facebook page and sent through our newsletter.

Community Service & Volunteerism,
Debbie Augusta

Business & Entrepreneurship,
Pam Lunn, The Dancing Goat

Philanthropy,
Larry Mitchell & Patricia Parvin

Health & Wellness Winner,
Fontaine Fosco

Arts & Entertainment Winner,
Arthur Phillips

Senior Friendly Business of the Year Winner,
The Humane Society of Manatee County

Senior Connection Center wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey about the needs of older adults and caregivers within your community.

Aging Needs Survey

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.