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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a…

2022 Press Releases

December 28, 2022 Elder Affairs Celebrates Record Funding and Enhancement Support for Florida’s Aging Network in 2022  November 18, 2022 WellMed Charitable Foundation Contributes $400,000 to Support First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Hero Volunteer Program  November 4,…

2021 Press Releases

December 28, 2021 Florida Department of Elder Affairs Expands Care and Leverages Innovation in Serving Florida’s Seniors Press Release  December 9, 2021 Florida Department of Elder Affairs Sees Key Investments for Seniors in Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget…

2020 Press Releases

December 23, 2020  Florida Department of Elder Affairs Concludes Year with Hallmark Innovations, Ingenuity, and New Programs  December 17, 2020  The Florida Department of Elder Affairs Strengthens Partnership With Scent Evidence K9 to Help Vulnerable Populations Stay…

2019 Press Releases

December 20, 2019  Florida Department of Elder Affairs Highlights 2019 Accomplishments to Improve the Lives of Florida Seniors, Their Families, and Caregivers  November 22, 2019  Florida Senate Majority Leader Kathleen Passidomo and State Representative Colleen Burton…

2018 Press Releases

September 24, 2018  Department of Elder Affairs Announces New Dementia Caring Community  September 18, 2018  Employ Older Workers Week Proclamationh  September 1, 2018  Governor Scott Proclaims September Intergenerational Month  August 22, 2018  Commenting for 701…