​The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco Pinellas is committed to the health and well-being of seniors, adults with disabilities, family caregivers and our staff. With the increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in our region and the declaration of a national emergency, we have created this page to keep you up-to-date on the operations of the Area Agency on Aging Pasco – Pinellas and provide helpful resources and information.  The We'll Meet You at Home campaign is a statewide initiative to disseminate resources and bring COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound seniors, provide transportation to vaccination sites, or book an appointment.   We are here to assist you!!!

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas
​Vaccine Outreach Program

The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas is pleased to offer the Vaccine Outreach Program for individuals over 60 and Caregivers of any age obtain the COVID-19 Vaccine.  Please call today at 727 217-8111 option 4.

COVID-19 Information for Pinellas County

• COVID-19 Testing Sites
• ​COVID-19 Vaccine Information
  

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COVID-19 Information for Pasco County

• COVID-19 Testing Sites
• COVID-19 Vaccine Information

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Information and resources to keep you and your loved ones safe

Vaccine Information:

Centers for Disease Control:  Read the latest on vaccines

Medicare & COVID – 19

Medicare & COVID – 19:

• Helpful information from Medicare.gov​
• Medicare covers lab tests (no out-of-pocket costs) and medically necessary hospitalizations due to COVID-19.
• SHINE is readily available to answer your questions over the phone! Contact them at 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.

​Scams, Fraud and Exploitation related to COVID-19

​Scams, Fraud and Exploitation related to COVID-19: 

• Avoiding and Reporting Scams
• COVID vaccines are FREE!  Don't be fooled.


• Do you need support? Our Victim Advocacy team is readily available to support elder victims of crime or provide education and support related to prevention of scams, fraud and exploitation. Reach them at 727-570-9696 and ask for the Senior Victim Advocacy program.

Resources for Care Partners of Individuals Living With Dementia

Resources for Care Partners of Individuals Living With Dementia:

• Alzheimer’s Association offering helpful tips, phone-based support groups, and more.
• Pinellas Support Groups
  
• Pasco Support Groups

​Information regarding Retirement Communities & Independent Living Facilities

Information regarding Retirement Communities & Independent Living Facilities:

• CDC Guidance for Retirement Communities & Independent Living
• CDC – Preventing the Spread of COVID 19 in Retirement Communities & Independent Living Facilities

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Various useful state and national resources

• Florida Department of Health COVID – 19 Website
• CDC COVID 19 Website
• People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19
• What to Do If You Are Sick with COVID-19
• Information for People at Higher Risk and Special Populations
• Pinellas County Emergency Management COVID 19 Information Page
• Administration of Community Living – COVID-19 Update Page
• Pasco County COVID-19 Information

Entertainment & Educational Resources to Take Your Mind Off Covid-19

• You can watch Denying Gravity online!
• The Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus has gone virtual – visit this site or call the 24/7 Helpline to register for the live programs every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am, 1pm, and 7pm EDT.
• Virtual Museum Tours
• Metropolitan Opera Live Stream
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium
• National Zoo Webcams
• Seated full body workouts (SHAPE)
• At-home balance workouts
• Need ideas for phone conversations NOT about the virus?  Conversation Starters.

Various useful state and national resources

• Florida Department of Health COVID – 19 Website
• CDC COVID 19 Website
• People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19
• What to Do If You Are Sick with COVID-19
• Information for People at Higher Risk and Special Populations
• Pinellas County Emergency Management COVID 19 Information Page
• Administration of Community Living – COVID-19 Update Page
• Pasco County COVID-19 Information

​Entertainment & Educational Resources to Take Your Mind Off Covid-19

• You can watch Denying Gravity online!
• The Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus has gone virtual – visit this site or call the 24/7 Helpline to register for the live programs every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am, 1pm, and 7pm EDT.
• Virtual Museum Tours
• Metropolitan Opera Live Stream
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium
• National Zoo Webcams
• Seated full body workouts (SHAPE)
• At-home balance workouts
• Need ideas for phone conversations NOT about the virus?  Conversation Starters.

Do you have another need that you haven’t found on this site?
Don’t hesitate – call the Helpline today.

We can provide with information about the available resources in our community.

​Toll Free
1-800-963-5337

​Out of area callers:
(727) 217-8111