Congressman Bilirakis will be hosting a Seniors Health Fair, which will provide important information and services for seniors in the 9th Congressional District.

Legislative Spotlight:

Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Bill Creating Silver Alert Grant Program

Congressman Bilirakis has introduced legislation that would establish a national grant program to help U.S. states and territories establish ‘Silver Alert’ notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from dementia-related illnesses. Read more...

Check out: The Silver Alert Grant Program Act Resource Page

Benefit Spotlight:

One-Time Payments of $250 for Social Security Beneficiaries

On May 7, 2009, the federal government issued the first economic recovery payments to people receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.  The payments are being issued on a staggered basis throughout the month of May. Click here for more information.

Senior Citizens' Online Resources:

Official Information & Services from the Federal Government

• Social Security
• Caregivers' Resources
• Consumer Protection for Seniors
• Education, Jobs and Volunteerism for Seniors
• End-of-Life Issues
• Federal and State Agencies for Seniors
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
• Health for Seniors
• Housing for Seniors
• Laws & Regulations Concerning Seniors
• Money & Taxes for Seniors
• Retirement
• Travel & Recreation for Seniors

State & Local Information and Services

• Florida Department of Elder Affairs
• Area Agency on Aging of Pasco - Pinellas, Inc.
• Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services