June Features
Medicare Fraud Prevention Events and
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Medicare Fraud Prevention Events
Learn How to Prevent Medicare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
- June 2, 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m., ElderCare of Alachua County, Dharm Room 136, 5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32653
Scams, Schemes, and Fraud
- June 3, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Master The Possibilities, 8415 SW 80th St. # 2, Ocala, FL, RSVP 352-861-9751
Freeze Medicare Fraud
- June 5, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., The Village of Gainesville, 8000 NW 27 Blvd., Gainesville, FL, RSVP 352-306-3686
- June 20, 11:15 a.m. - 12:-00 p.m., Trenton Senior Center, 1439 SW County Road 307A, Trenton, Florida 32693
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Join us in Alachua or Marion Counties for local WEAAD events!
The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. This year's events will feature speakers from the State Attorney's offices, law enforcement, Seniors vs. Crime and more!
For more information or to RSVP, contact Leslie Andrews at andrewsl@agingresources.org
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Location
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One Health
1714 SW 17th St.
Ocala, FL 34471
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Elder Care of Alachua County Senior Center
5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32653
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Date
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Thursday, June 19
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Thursday, June 26
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Time
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Upcoming Special Events
(Click photo to register for each event)
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Save the Dates
June 2025:
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15
- Office Closed, Thursday, June 19
July 2025:
- UV Safety Month
- Office Closed, Friday, July 4
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Funding for SHINE and Healthy Aging programs is in jeopardy. As the US Congress continues 2026 budget talks, they are considering eliminating all funding for these critical programs.
- SHINE provides free, unbiased, and confidential counseling assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. Our team of dedicated volunteers and staff helped beneficiaries choose plans, save money on prescriptions, identify fraud, and even submit appeals.
- Healthy Aging programs provide communities with evidence-based wellness classes designed to empower older adults to manage their health. Classes are taught by staff and community partners, like senior centers and health departments in small group settings.
You can tell your elected officials how you feel about ending senior programs! There are two quick and easy ways you can do this:
Call or email our Senators and Representatives
Senator Rick Scott - (202) 224-5274
https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/contact/share-your-opinion
Senator Ashley Moody - 202-224-3041
https://www.moody.senate.gov/share-your-opinion/
Find your representative here:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
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On Wednesday, Elder Options and ElderCare of Alachua County hosted "Flip the Script on Aging" a panel discussion featurig older adults who defy stereotypes. Our panel featured individuals familiar to many in Gainesville:
Gary Nelson, an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning broadcast journalist, and anchor on CBS Miami, and correspondent with MainStreet Daily News;
Verna Johsnon, a retired educator and co-founder of Gainesville's Caring and Sharing Learning School with her husband, Dr, Simon Johnson, over 25 years ago;
Pat Bellis, a Tai Chi Instructor focused on helping others breathe and move, as well as an Alliance of Therapy Dogs of Alachua tester and observer.
Ronnie Lovler, a journalist with over 40 years of experience, including significant time working for CNN and CBS in Latin America, and currently a correspondent with MainStreet Daily News.
Each shared their wisdom, laughs, and reflections on what "Aging" means -- and DOESN'T mean. We look forward to sharing more of their insights with you soon!
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SHINE hosts monthly virtual Medicare classes. To request SHINE counseling, call our Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 or visit www.floridashine.org to view counseling sites. Click the links below to view the schedule.
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Caregiver and Wellness Classes
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Upcoming Classes
The following classes are starting soon. To learn more, and register, click on "Sign up for a Class Today!": link. Our website is searchable by city name.
Caregiver Support Groups
- Zoom, Second Monday of every Month
- Gainesville, Second and Fourth Tuesday of every Month
Savvy Caregiver Training
- Zoom, June 11 and June 25
- Lecanto, Aug. 6
- Gainesville, Aug. 14
Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
Coping with Caregiving
- Oxford, June 4
- Belleview, July 12
Caregiver Grief Support Group
- Zoom, Third Monday of the month
A Matter of Balance
- Ocala, June 5
- Gainesville, July 7
- Live Oak, Aug. 4
- Branford, Sept 2
Eating for Prevention
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