Today, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) announced a partnership with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association ...

Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Richard Prudom revealed Wednesday that he asked the state’s top guardianship official to resign after learning of a “significant backlog” of ...

The head of Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs announced “immediate” changes to improve the agency’s response times for complaints in the wake of revelations that an Orlando-based ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Elder Affairs announced the hiring of Chante' Jones today as the Director of the Office of Public and Professional Guardians (OPPG).

The head of Florida's Department of Elder Affairs says action needs to be taken to fix the guardian program. Open in Our App Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our ...

One of the state investigations of complaints against a Florida professional guardian is over.According to findings by the State Department of Elder Affairs, Rebecca Fierle violated state law.

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is shielded from a lawsuit filed by a former state ombudsman for long-term care residents who was fired after she made critical comments about the operation ...

TALLAHASSEE -- The head of an agency that oversees services to the elderly in seven counties in southwest Florida will take over the state Department of Elder Affairs. Gov. Jeb Bush named Terry ...

Recently, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced her Hope Florida initiative would now extend to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. This expansion, called Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose ...

According to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, it's estimated that the number of Floridians 65 and older who have Alzheimer’s will grow to 720,000 by 2025. The law goes into effect October 1.