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Elder Options Offers Medicare GUIDE Dementia Support in 10 Counties
Elder Options is now participating in Medicare’s GUIDE program (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), offering free support to people living with dementia and their caregivers. Services include 24/7 caregiver hotline, care coordination, caregiver education, and short-term respite care.
We’re currently serving Alachua, Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Sumter, Hernando, Lake, and Putnam counties, with plans to expand across our full 16-county region.
Join us for Caregiver Compass, a monthly Zoom session to learn more about GUIDE and other caregiver programs. The next session is Tuesday, August 26, from 10:00–11:00 AM. Register HERE
If you or a loved one has Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B), you may qualify. Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 or email guide@agingresources.org to connect with a GUIDE Specialist.
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September 2025
- Falls Prevention Month
- Office Closed, Labor Day, Monday, September 1
- Community Health Fair and Falls Prevention Expo, "From Awareness to Action" ElderCare of Alachua County, Wednesday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
October 2025
- Medicare Open Enrollment Begins, October 15.
- Annual Senior Showcase in Alachua
November 2025
- Family Caregiver Month
- Caregiver Conference, Ocala, Thursday, November 6
- Caregiver Conference, Gainesville, Saturday, November 15
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Senior Spotlight: Union County Seniors on the Move
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Doris Thomas & Alicia Maxwell - Moving with Purpose, Serving with Love
Alicia Maxwell and Doris Thomas have been connected through the Lake Butler community for years. Alicia even went to school with Doris's younger siblings. Both women share a commitment to their community, their church, and volunteer work...
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Caregiver and Wellness Classes
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The following classes are starting soon. To learn more, and register, click on "Sign up for a Class Today!" button. Our website is searchable by city name. Search "Zoom" for online classes.
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Caregiver Support Groups
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Zoom, Second Monday of every Month
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Gainesville, Second and Fourth Tuesday of every Month
Savvy Caregiver Training
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Lecanto, August 6
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Lake City, August 7
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Gainesville, Aug. 14
Virtual Law Panel
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Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
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Sumterville, September 16
Coping with Caregiving
Caregiver Grief Support Group
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Zoom, Third Monday of the month
A Matter of Balance
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Live Oak, August 4
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Branford, September 2
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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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SMP Spotlight: Wound Care Scam Alert!
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) recently had reports of Medicare beneficiaries finding claims for A6197 - Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover If you see this on your Medicare statements, report it to your local SMP by calling the Helpline a 1-800-262-2243
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The 60th Anniversary of The Older Americans Act
Tell Congress to Protect and Increase Funding
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For 60 years, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has connected older adults and their caregivers to services that help older adults age with health, dignity, and independence in their homes and communities—where they want to be! With the rapid growth of America’s aging population, one in five Americans are projected to be 65 or older by 2030. It is essential that Congress increase investments in the OAA so it can continue to serve older adults and caregivers in every community in the country.
Make sure YOUR Senators and Representatives know how important federal funding for OAA is! Congress will be making decisions very soon about how much money to allocate to OAA in-home services, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, health and wellness activities, caregiver support and the many other effective, vital programs being offered in your community via the Older Americans Act!
There are two ways to take action!
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Use the template language (linked HERE) to get started on your emails to Congress, but be sure to customize the message with details from your own experience.
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Use the NCOA online form to send your thoughts to Congress directly, but please still personalize your message.
Join us in this national call to action, which includes ADvancing States, the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs, the National Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels America, and USAging to support this landmark law that connects older adults to vital services that help them age with health and dignity in their own homes.
Every voice counts!
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