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Ready, Set, Record!

We hope you found the information we provided useful during your recent workshop. Below are some helpful resources which you may find useful if you wish to begin developing training videos for your internal staff. Important Disclaimer: Note that most of the links we provide in this article are from independent web sites. We have no control over the content nor interactions you will have on these sites. If you […]

Free Medicare Counseling Offered to Seniors in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch – Medicare beneficiaries, their caregivers, and family members who have questions or concerns about Medicare and related health insurance topics have a new place to turn. The Senior Connection Center will be partnering with Meals on Wheels PLUS to provide Medicare counseling through the SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program. Current, and soon-to-be beneficiaries, their caregivers and family can call to schedule an appointment with a specially-trained […]

A Guide For Victims Of Identity Theft

Detailing What To Do And Who To Contact Elder Abuse manifests itself in many forms – sexual, physical, emotional, and self-neglect. One form that looms as a pervasive problem in society but not often regarded as elder abuse is the financial exploitation of vulnerable elders. Here are some tips to secure your financial and personal information to prevent you from being a victim of cybercrime, fraud, and financial exploitation. NEVER […]

Elder Affairs SHINE Program Seeks Volunteers

Volunteers help improve the lives of Florida’s elders~ The Florida Department of Elder Affairs, along with the Senior Connection Center, invites you to join the award-winning SHINE team of volunteers. This program helps elders make informed decisions about Medicare, health insurance and prescription drug plans. SHINE volunteers provide individual counseling and assistance to elders and their caregivers about Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare plan choices, long-term care planning and prescription discount drug […]

Recognizing Self Neglect Among the Elderly

In Florida elder self-neglect accounts for the majority of cases reported to Adult Protective Services. From a legal standpoint, the problems involved in these scenarios are very extensive and the issues are complicated. All citizens are mandatory reporters of any suspected elder abuse – self-inflicted or otherwise. Mandatory reporting means that anyone who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect that a vulnerable adult has been or is being abused, […]

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