Elderlinks

Elder-Links is a partnership of the Orlando Fire Department and the Senior Resource Alliance, our local area agency on aging. Elder-Links connects seniors with local programs and services that may help them live with greater independence, comfort, and dignity.  It trains fire fighters to spot abuse or self-neglect among elders and what to do about the situation.  Through Elder-Links, anytime a fire fighter sees a senior in need of services, the situation is documented and the Senior Help-line is called for assistance.

Elder-Links serves as a bridge between the senior in need of services and the Senior Help-line that will connect the senior with the appropriate resources and services.  The goals of Elder-Links are to: 1) train fire fighters to recognize abusive or self-neglect situations and how to handle the situation; 2) connect the senior in need of services with the Senior Help-line to receive the resources and services needed, and 3) follow up on all referrals to assure the senior's needs were met. Elder-Links is making the connection and helping to change the future of seniors. 

As the elderly population continues to grow, the Elder-Links program will continue to assist in providing the missing link that connects senior citizens with social programs in the community.