2020 Press Releases

December 23, 2020Florida Department of Elder Affairs Concludes Year with Hallmark Innovations, Ingenuity, and New Programs
December 17, 2020The Florida Department of Elder Affairs Strengthens Partnership With Scent Evidence K9 to Help Vulnerable Populations Stay Safe
December 16, 2020Department of Elder Affairs Announces Collier County as New Dementia-Caring Community
October 08, 2020Guardianship Month Proclamation
October 06, 2020Malnutrition Awareness Week Proclamation
September 18, 2020Falls Prevention Week Proclamation September 21-25
August 19, 2020Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Launch of New Survey Tool for Self-Assessment and Safe Behavior Scores on COVID-19
August 06, 2020Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Task Force to Explore the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities
June 23, 2020In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers the 100,000th Meal to Seniors in Viera, Florida as Part of the Department of Elder Affairs Restaurant Meal Initiative
June 15, 2020The Florida Department of Elder Affairs Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
May 7, 2020The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is Partnering With Scent Evidence K9 to Help Vulnerable Populations Stay Safer at Home
April 27, 2020Robotic Companion Pets Offer Comfort and Increased Engagement for Older Adults and Those Living with Dementia During COVID-19
April 21, 2020The Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Florida Alzheimer’s Association Collaborate to Bring the Gift of Music to Families Living With Dementia
April 8, 2020The State of Florida’s “Project: VITAL” Will Connect Florida Seniors to Their Families Through Virtual Technology to Help Mitigate the Effects of Social Isolation
March 25, 2020Florida Department of Elder Affairs Announces Partnership with DBPR and FRLA to Support Meals to the Elderly
January 15, 2020Elder Affairs Secretary Richard Prudom Announces Chante’ Jones as Director of the Office of Public & Professional Guardians (OPPG)