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DOEA > News > Uncategorized by: DOEA | Posted: Nov 15, 2021 | Updated: Nov 15, 2021
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ElderSource’s “A Night With the Stars”

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021
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ElderSource is pleased to honor and celebrate the many individuals and organizations who worked tirelessly to provide thousands of older adults with food, financial assistance, comfort, and friendship during the difficult days of the 2020 pandemic. A Night with the Read More …

National Family Caregiver Appreciation Month

November 2, 2021November 22, 2021
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Celebrated every November, National Family Caregiver Appreciation Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. As America’s greyest Read More …

Coffee Conversations with the Experts virtual event

October 26, 2021November 3, 2021
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The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (AAAPP) is pleased to present Coffee Conversations with the Experts, a virtual event set to be held via Zoom on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 10-11 a.m., EST. AAAPP is one of Florida’s Read More …

SHINE counseling services available during Medicare open enrollment

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021
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This year’s Medicare annual election period – also known as open enrollment – began on October 15 and runs through December 7. Deciding what health insurance options are right for you and your loved ones can be daunting. Fortunately, the Read More …

Florida celebrates anniversary of Silver Alert program

October 15, 2021October 27, 2021
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – October 8 marked the thirteenth anniversary of Florida’s Silver Alert program. Since the program’s inception in 2008, 2,721 Silver Alerts have been issued, and Florida’s Silver Alert program has been directly responsible for 268 recoveries of missing Read More …

The Florida Restaurant Meal Initiative

September 7, 2021October 27, 2021

In response to the closing of congregate meal sites necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Elder Affairs launched the Feeding Older Floridians Restaurant Meal Initiative. This collaboration between the Department and Florida’s 11 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) Read More …

Feeding Florida awarded $4.9 million to continue SNAP fruit and vegetable purchasing program

August 31, 2021October 27, 2021
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The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced a $4.9 million award to Feeding Florida, continuing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) nutrition incentive program, Fresh Access Bucks (FAB).

FGS 32nd Annual Symposium & Bonus GWEP Pre-Conference Webinar

August 28, 2021October 27, 2021
Re Envisioning Elder Care Conference

Florida Geriatrics Society Presents: 32 Years of FGS Leadership: Past and Present Annual Symposium & Dr. David T. Lowenthal Founder’s Award Poster Session September 11-12, 2021 at the JW Marriott Resort – Marco Island Bonus Pre-Conference Webinar Event: Re-Envisioning Elder Care Friday, Read More …

2021 AARP Livable Communities Workshop: Engaging Older Adults

August 26, 2021October 27, 2021
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People age 50+ enhance communities through their skills and life lessons, influence and involvement. Communities with engaged older residents are more livable for people of all ages. This free, two-day, online AARP Livable Communities workshop will showcase effective strategies, initiatives Read More …

2021 Age-Friendly Sharing Symposium Series

August 24, 2021October 27, 2021
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AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs will host a series of Age-Friendly Sharing sessions on topics related to livable communities. Register here! Join Us on Florida’s Journey to Become Age-Friendly September 2, 2021 | 10:00 AM – Read More …

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