Elder Options activities during November 2024, National Family Caregivers Month
Medicare Open Enrollment continues through Saturday, December 7, 2024
Medicare Open Enrollment occurs annually from October 15 to December 7, during which beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans. SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) offers free, unbiased counseling to help Floridians understand their options and make informed decisions during this period. To find a counseling site near you visit floridashine.org/Counseling-Sites.aspx or call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243.
This month, the Main Street Daily News features an article on Medicare Open Enrollment. Ronnie Lovler interviewed Elder Options' SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) liaison, Cheryl Harris. about program updates. Read the article here: https://agingresources.org/navigating-medicare-oep/ .
SHINE Medicare Class - Long Term Care Planning
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Join by computer or phone. Please register, 24 hours in advance, at:
https://agingresources-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-yuqTIjGNOiJIjF72A_oyIdxltLPVmR.
If you have questions about this class, presented by SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) classes, email: shine@agingresources.org or call: (352) 692-5209. For additional assistance, call your local Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 or visit www.agingresources.org.
Find a Class or Workshop near you!
To find an Elder Options class or Workshop near you, please visit agingresources.org/events/.
VIDEO: "Seniors Can Be Fraud-Fighting, Scam-Busting Superheroes, Too"
The video, "Seniors Can Be Fraud-Fighting, Scam-Busting Superheroes, Too," created by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the worlds largest fraud examiner, contains important anti-fraud information for older adults and their loved ones. While it's dated 2022, the information is still relevant today. The video shows seniors what to look out for, so they won’t become victims of frauds and scams. It also provides tips for loved ones to help keep their elderly family and friends safe from becoming victims. View the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAgKSLPgW6w.
International Fraud Awareness Week
The Department of Elder Affairs Office of Inspector General created a newsletter highlighting International Fraud Awareness Week, November 17 - 23, 2024. Inside are tips on Online Scams, Charity Fraud, Package Fraud, Elder Fraud, and Workplace Fraud. To read about it or download your copy, click here: https://files.constantcontact.com/2364a0a3701/223f66bd-fbd5-422f-9dd8-448fe49797b1.pdf?rdr=true.
Public Input Survey for Florida’s Next State Plan on Aging (2026 - 2029)
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), works to keep older adults in Florida healthy, safe, and independent. We create policies to support seniors, their families, and caregivers. Floridians' feedback helps us shape our State Plan on Aging. Please fill out this survey to help DOEA plan for the next State Plan on Aging (2026-2029). Access the Public Input Survey at this link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RHda97_UI0aGYLz6NWnCoNtKMs-UulxKvjOHNRfHjehUN0g1QjZDTldKQjBTQjdIWjRDME0xRVFGSy4u&route=shorturl.
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Contact Elder Options
Elder Options Helpline (phone): 1-800-262-2243
Website: agingresources.org/
Elder Options office location:
100 SW 75th Street
Suite 301
Gainesville, Florida 32607