FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 31, 2025 CONTACT: Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Office of Communications Florida Leads the Nation in Supporting Seniors and Their Families TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As 2025 concludes, Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Secretary…
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Governor DeSantis’ Floridians First Budget Reinforces Florida’s Leadership in Aging Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2025 CONTACT: Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Office of Communications Governor DeSantis’ Floridians First Budget Reinforces Florida’s Leadership in Aging Services TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Department of Elder Affairs Secretary…
Florida Launches Operation Senior Shield to Protect Older Adults from Scams and Exploitation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2025 CONTACT: Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Office of Communications Florida Launches Operation Senior Shield to Protect Older Adults from Scams and Exploitation TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and…
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Governor DeSantis Champions Florida’s Aging Population with his Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget
For Immediate Release: February 03, 2025Contact: Communications@elderaffairs.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham highlighted Governor DeSantis’ unwavering commitment to Florida’s seniors through his Focus on Fiscal…
Florida Continues to Serve as a National Model of Support for Seniors and Their Families
For Immediate Release: January 03, 2025 Contact: DOEA Communications, communications@elderaffairs.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham reflects on a robust year of continued, accelerated growth, innovation, and…
Florida’s Seniors Continue to Shine in Governor DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget
For Immediate Release: June 13, 2024 Contact: DOEA Communications, communications@elderaffairs.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, Department of Elder Affairs’ (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham celebrated Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for their…
Elder Affairs Continues to Advance Innovations and Enhance Critical Programming for Florida’s Cherished Seniors and Their Families
For Immediate Release: December 28, 2023 Contact: DOEA Communications, communications@elderaffairs.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham celebrates the Agency’s achievements in her second year of leadership,…
Florida Department of Elder Affairs Hosts “Warm Hearts; Warm Homes” – A Statewide Senior Volunteer Event to Bring Warmth and Love to Florida’s Seniors this Holiday
For Immediate Release: December 14, 2023 Contact: DOEA Communications, communications@elderaffairs.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the Department of Elder Affairs’ team and all of Florida’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) joined senior volunteers…
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Recommendations Highlight Enduring Commitment to Prioritizing Seniors
For Immediate Release: December 6, 2023 Contact: DOEA Communications, communications@elderaffairs.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham commended Governor DeSantis’ budget recommendations and the continued…
In Case You Missed It: Florida State Surgeon General and Elder Affairs Secretary Launch Healthy Aging for a Healthier You
For Immediate Release: October 19, 2023 Contact: DOEA Communications, communications@elderaffairs.org Sarasota, Fla. – Today, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo and Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham visited the Winter Haven Senior…
In Case You Missed It: Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Increased Funding to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease in Florida
For Immediate Release: July 20, 2023 Contact: DOEA Communications, communications@elderaffairs.org OCALA, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham were joined by local leaders, advocates, and…
In Case You Missed It: Florida Division of Emergency Management and Department of Elder Affairs Help Seniors Get Ready for Hurricane Season
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2023 Contact: DOEA Communications, (850) 414-2142, communications@elderaffairs.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, over 100 volunteers, including Hope Heroes, gathered across Florida to prepare and distribute disaster preparedness kits…
Governor DeSantis Proclaims May as Older Americans Month
For Immediate Release: May 18, 2023 CONTACT: DOEA Communications communications@elderaffairs.org
Framework for Freedom Budget Continues to Showcase Governor Ron DeSantis’ Dedication to Seniors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Elder Affairs’ (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham thanks Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for their continued commitment to enhancing services that support seniors. The signing of the Framework for Freedom…
Governor DeSantis Signs Most Comprehensive Legislation in Florida History to Increase Accountability and Transparency for Prescription Drug Costs
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2023 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, communications@eog.myflorida.com JUPITER, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the most comprehensive reforms to Florida’s prescription drug market in state history….
State Leaders, Experts, and Seniors Participate in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Roundtable
For Immediate Release: April 25, 2023 Contact: DOEA Communications, (850) 414-2142, communications@elderaffairs.org Experts and Seniors Agree – Prescription Drug Reform Act is Vital for Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Elder Affairs Secretary…
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces an Expansion of Hope Florida to Harness the Generosity of Private Sector Entities
For Immediate Release: March 21, 2023 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 414-2142, communications@eog.myflorida.com Walgreens is the first statewide partner and TECO is the first regional partner to join Hope Florida To watch First Lady Casey DeSantis’ full…
First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts a Women of Faith Breakfast Reception to Discuss Hope Florida
For Immediate Release: March 15, 2023 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Communications@eog.myflorida.com TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed female faith leaders from across Florida into the Governor’s Mansion to discuss her Hope…
What They Are Saying: Leaders in Florida’s Aging Network React to Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget
For Immediate Release: February 7, 2023 Contact: DOEA Communications, (850) 414-2142, communications@elderaffairs.org TALLAHASEE, Fla. – Last week, Governor DeSantis unveiled the Framework for Freedom Budget. Experts and organizational leaders in the elder care field…