Elder Options 0pportunities for March, Women's History Month, and beyond
Elder Options' office in Gainesville, FL.
VIRTUAL MEDICARE MONTHLY CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 2023
Register 24-hours in Advance:
Hosted by Florida's SHINE Team (SHINE PSA3 locations: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee, and Union counties).
If you have questions, email shine@agingresources.org or call: (352) 692-5209. Call your local Elder Helpline @ 1-800-262-2243 or visit www.agingresources.org for additional assistance. Sign up to becomea SHINE Volunteer at www.floridashine.org.
See upcoming classes below:
Medicare Basics
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 10:00-11:30 am
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuutrzMiE9Rq21qEFpU2w5u6oJqZz9_T
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 10:00-11:30 am
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoduqorj0iHNFjKeOGFD_Jzs8ptNjmQfZh
Medicare Part C
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 2:00-3:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfu6oqDkvE9UkVea860vjNlZBAYkfHAdi
Long Term Care Planning
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10:00-11:30 am
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlfu-rpjIsHdEy7U49wGynmqF-ioxUt5Xy
Navigating Medicare.gov
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 12:00-1:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkf-2tqzgvHd3xeccD5HPUeip05FJ_p25q
Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Training
Virtual Meeting on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Microsoft (Outlook)
March 14, 2023, 10:00 am
April 11, 2023, 10:00 am
May 9, 2023, 10:00 am
June 13, 2023, 10:00 am
July 11, 2023, 10:00 am
August 8, 2023, 10:00 am
September 12, 2023, 10:00 am
October 10, 2023, 10:00 am
November 14, 2023, 10:00 am
December 12, 2023, 10:00 am
Meeting Registration:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuqorT8oGtIT7zQFNmPyxqbOnzM9GfTC
SHINE Basic Training - In Person Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, March 24, 2023
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is hosting a Basic Training for volunteers on Friday, March 24 at the Elder Options office, located at 100 SW 75th Street, Suite 301, Gainesville, FL 32607. This will be an in-person, all day training.
Those interested in attending must visit floridashine.org and complete a pre-screening process prior to acceptance to participate. Additional requirements include viewing the Online Orientation and completing the Online Application at the floridashine.org website. If you have questions, contact the SHINE team by email at shine@agingresources.org or by phone at 1-800-262-2243.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL (ONLINE) MEETINGS
• Diabetes Training, April 3-10, 2023
• Balance Training, April 18 and 20, 2023
Contact Elder Options for details or to sign up: by phone via the Local Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243, or by email at Options@AgingResources.org
Find an In-Person or Online Class or Workshop near you!
https://agingresources.org/events/
Elder Options is hiring!
Open Positions at Elder Options:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=dbfb5e5b-fd7b-4a6c-aef4-fe36cba9841b&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US
North Central Florida Advocacy Network Receives National Attention
The North Central Florida Advocacy Network was invited by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans, to present at a national level for the second time as an example of an effective Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Network. During the presentation, Elder Options shared the Network's history, development, and achievements in ending elder abuse and financial exploitation. Those interested in viewing the presentation or accessing other resources related to financial exploitation can visit https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/. The Network also conducts local presentations and training sessions every other month through Zoom. To receive notifications about upcoming events, please send an email to elderabuse@agingresources.org.
INFORMATION FOR WORKING WITH OLDER ADULTS
Caregivers and nursing home debt
Helping someone you love to move into a nursing home can be stressful enough. Nursing homes should not try to make you personally responsible for a loved one’s bill as a condition of admission. Know your rights:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/know-your-rights-caregivers-and-nursing-home-debt/.
Protect older adults against fraud
Protecting savings and assets becomes increasingly important as people age. We have resources to help safeguard finances and protect older adults from financial exploitation. Learn how to protect against fraud: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/protecting-against-fraud/.
Tools for later-life financial security
Browse guides and information to help older adults make sound financial decisions. Learn more about managing someone else’s money:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/financial-security-as-you-age/.
Explore resources for older adults
Money Smart for Older Adults: avoid financial exploitation
Money Smart for Older Adults is a volunteer-led curriculum and tool designed to help older adults, family caregivers, and others prevent, recognize, and report financial exploitation:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/money-smart-for-older-adults/.
Help for Surviving Spouses
The death of a spouse or partner can be one of life’s most stressful events. We have information and resources to help you take control of your finances, navigate critical financial moments, and understand your rights.
Discover resources for surviving spouses:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/discover-resources-for-surviving-spouses/.
Find Help Responding to Elder Financial Abuse
Financial abuse is a serious issue, but help is available. See our list of state and local resources, legal aid, and other resources and information to address frauds and scams targeting older adults. Learn how to get help responding to elder financial abuse:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/elder-abuse-resources/.
Archived Webinars
View our growing library of webinars or read the transcripts. Each webinar is added to the archive a few weeks after its presentation date. View archived webinars:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/webinar-archive/.
Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Networks Guide
We created a guide to help you start or revitalize an elder fraud prevention and response network to protect older adults from financial exploitation in your community. Explore the guide:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/elder-protection-networks.
Research and Reports
We research key issues affecting older adults including the prevention of elder financial exploitation, planning for financial incapacity, and Social Security.
• Issue Spotlight: Nursing home debt collection
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/issue-spotlight-nursing-home-debt-collection/full-report/.
• Data Spotlight: Suspicious Activity Reports on Elder Financial Exploitation
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/data-spotlight-suspicious-activity-reports-on-elder-financial-exploitation/full-report/.
• Financial Exploitation
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/data-spotlight-suspicious-activity-reports-on-elder-financial-exploitation/full-report/.
• Data Spotlight: Medical debt among older adults before the pandemic
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/data-spotlight-medical-debt-among-older-adults-before-pandemic/full-report/.
• Data Spotlight: Profiles of older adults living in mobile homes
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/data-spotlight-profiles-of-older-adults-living-in-mobile-homes/full-report/
• See all reports and advisories for older adults
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/?title=&topics=older-americans&from_date=&to_date=.
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, Florida 32607
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