Elder Options classes and events for February 2023
DEMENTIA RESOURCE EXPO WRAP UP
The 2023 Dementia Resource Expo was held on January 24, 2023, in-person and online, hosted by Elder Options, the University of Florida Memory Disorder Clinic, and the Mid-Florida Dementia Care and Cure Initiative. The expo was held live in three Florida locations: Lake City, Gainesville and Ocala. Over 75 people joined the expo, in person, to hear from the educational speakers and to learn about local resources. Watch the expo here: https://dementiaresourceexpo.org/.
ELDER OPTIONS EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2023
DATE / TIME: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 10:00 am
CLASS: Elder Options Open House, Presented on Zoom.
REGISTER: By calling 1-800-262-2243. You will be emailed a link to the meeting room. At the meeting, you will learn more about Elder Options services and resources including: Elder Helpline, SHINE/SMP Medicare Counseling & Fraud Protection, Wellness Programs, Caregiver classes and much MORE!
DATE / TIME: Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 10:00 - 11:15 am
CLASS: Elder Abuse Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) Training
Held on the second Tuesday of each month.
DESCRIPTION: Each participantg will receive a cerftificate of traioning. Presented by the Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Elder Options. If you have questions, please contact Leslie Andrews at andrewsl@agingresources.org.
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuqorT8oGtIT7zQFNmPyxqbOnzM9GfTC
SUBMIT QUESTIONS TO ELDER OPTIONS - BY FEBRUARY 15 - FOR ONLINE INTERVIEW
Elder Options's new CEO, Katina Mustipher, wants you to ask her anything!
Want to know more Elder Options programs, her five-year vision for the organization, or about her?
Submit questions for the "Ask Me Anything" interview - by February 15, 2023 - to Lisa Kanarek via email at kanarekl@agingresources.org.
The interview will go online Wednesday, February 25, 2023, at 12:00 pm noon. View it on Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/Elder.Options.AAA) or YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ElderOptionsNCF).
CAREGIVERS - PLEASE TAKE THIS IMPORTANT SURVEY
On behalf of the State of Florida, the Department of Elder Affairs, and the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Priority Area 1, please share this survey with caregivers.
Florida has the second-highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) with over 580,000 residents with a diagnosis of dementia. ADRD not only affects the individual, but also those who provide care for them and their family. In Florida, we have over 806,000 individuals providing unpaid care for their loved ones. This care is valued at over $20.6 billion.
Florida’s numbers are continuing to grow and are predicted to increase by over 25 percent by 2025. Due to this reality, Florida is doing it all it can to be dementia capable.
Please feel free to share this survey widely. Please access the SHIP Dementia Caregiver Survey here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5b2b041b2d1244f68dc138f9da85c6f5.
REQUEST AN EVENT OR CLASS IN YOUR AREA
Request a class in your area by completing a short form at this link: https://agingresources.org/events/.
ELDER OPTIONS CONTACT INFORMATION:
Elder Options - State Elder Helpline: 1-800-963-5337
Elder Options - Local Elder Helpline: 1-800-262-2243
Elder Options - Email: Options@AgingResources.org
Elder Options - Address: 100 SW 75th Street, Suite 301 Gainesville, FL 32607
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