2019 Press Releases

December 20, 2019Florida Department of Elder Affairs Highlights 2019 Accomplishments to Improve the Lives of Florida Seniors, Their Families, and Caregivers
November 22, 2019Florida Senate Majority Leader Kathleen Passidomo and State Representative Colleen Burton Aim to Protect Florida’s Vulnerable Adults From Abuse and Exploitation
November 18, 2019Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Richard Prudom Releases Statement on Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Funding Increases for Older Floridians
October 4, 2019President Galvano Appoints Donna Flanagan to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee
September 25, 2019Florida Department of Elder Affairs Releases Updates to the Profile of Older Floridians
August 30, 2019USDA Approves Early Release of September Food Assistance Benefits
August 28, 2019Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, Urges Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
August 2, 2019Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michelle Branham to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee
June 21, 2019Secretary Prudom Issues Statement on Governor DeSantis’ Bold Vision for a Brighter Future Budget Signing
June 14, 2019Florida Department of Elder Affairs and Florida Department of Children and Families Recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 10, 2019Department of Elder Affairs Hosts Statewide Events in Recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 6, 2019Governor DeSantis Issues Proclamation for the Anniversary of D-Day
May 13, 2019Department of Elder Affairs Sponsors Legal Education Efforts During Elder Law Month, Older Americans Month
May 8, 2019DOEA Secretary Discusses Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging (fast-forward to 00:40:19 to begin)
May 8, 2019Governor DeSantis Issues Proclamation for Older Americans Month
May 7, 2019Department of Elder Affairs Annual Client Satisfaction Survey
May 2, 2019Department of Elder Affairs to Recognize Cape Coral Law Enforcement Efforts to Support Families Affected by Dementia
May 1, 2019Governor DeSantis Applauds Senate Confirmation of Executive Agency Heads
April 23, 2019Florida Announced as the First State in the Sun Belt to Receive Age-Friendly State Designation

AARP Press Release | Governor’s Office Press Release
Governor DeSantis and AARP CEO | Age-Friendly Group

April 5, 2019Governor DeSantis Recognizes April as Volunteer Month in Florida
April 5, 2019Governor DeSantis Issues Proclamation for Florida Senior Day
March 26, 2019Governor DeSantis Issues Proclamation for Florida Senior Day
March 25, 2019
Department of Elder Affairs to Welcome More Than 1,500 Older Floridians at 19th Annual Florida Senior Day
March 21, 2019Florida Department of Elder Affairs Revokes Registration of Professional Guardian for Violating Multiple Statutory Sections of Florida’s Guardianship Law
March 13, 2019Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Key Initiatives to Support Floridians with Alzheimer’s