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THE ALLIANCE FOR AGING, INC.
Incorporated in 1988, the Alliance for Aging was designated by the State of Florida in 1989 as the Area Agency
on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The Alliance is a private not-for-profit, agency part of a nationwide
network of more than 650 Area Agencies on Aging. A volunteer Board of Directors governs the Alliance. Operating
funds are received through federal, state and local grants, as well as private donations from individuals, corporations
and special initiatives.
As an Area Agency on Aging, the Alliance for Aging is the community leader responsible for serving as the focal point on
aging in Planning and Serving Area 11.
A wide range of services valued in excess of $60 million is provided locally to older people through a network of local
agencies. Some of the services provided include congregate and home delivered meals, recreation, adult day care, personal
care, legal assistance and transportation. Through its service network, the Alliance also provides, support, training, education,
counseling and respite for caregivers including grandparents raising grandchildren.
Any person age 60 or older is eligible for services from the Alliance for Aging. Certain programs have additional eligibility
requirements such as income, dementia, or frailty. Caregivers of any age who are caring for an older person may be eligible for
services, also.
Through a staff of contract and fiscal monitors, the Alliance provides oversight of the programs and services it funds and
training, technical assistance and support to the contracted agencies.
The Alliance operates the Aging Resource Center, an important new initiative providing elders and their caregivers with information
and referral, and linkages to services through state and federally funded programs and other community resources. The Alliance also
manages the Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program, or EHEAP as it is known, to assist elders who are in jeopardy of
having their electricity turned off. The Health and Wellness Program offers seminars utilizing volunteer professionals who provide
information and education n various health related topics. The Alliance also operates SHINE, Serving the Health Insurance Needs of
Elders and Sunshine for Seniors programs using a network of volunteers.
Volunteers are a very important asset to the Alliance. Volunteers serve on the Board of Directors, Advisory Council and various
committees,such as the Advocacy & Education and the Development and PR Committees. Volunteers help the Alliance with various
programs such as SHINE and Sunshine for Seniors.
For further information about the Alliance for Aging, contact us at 305-670-6500.
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Alliance
For Aging, Inc
9500 South Dadeland Blvd, Suite 400
Miami, FL 33156
Main: 305-670-6500
Elder Helpline:305-670-HELP(4357) TTY:1-800-96-elder(35337)
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