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Meet the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) Team with the Area Agency on Aging for SWFL Get to know three key members of our team who support local veterans through the Veteran Directed Care Program (VDC). Our team is… Read More
Never Sign Anything in Exchange for ‘Free’ Services – It’s a Scam!
Medicare.gov has shared the latest scam targeting older adults! Scammers, sometimes posing as salespeople, are offering “free” services or gifts. Beware, they may be trying to trick you into signing up for hospice care without your knowledge. How… Read More
Scam Alert: Do Not Click the Link to Claim SSA Benefits
Emails to apply for retirement starting in 2025 are phony The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is warning the public of a new scam tactic by criminals trying to lure potential retirement applicants… Read More
SCAM ALERT: Skimming at ATMs
Recently, several financial institutions in the Tallahassee area have reported finding skimming devices on some of their ATMs. Regardless of where you live, it is important to understand what skimming is and how to protect yourself from it…. Read More
Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria (2025) para los Condados de Collier y Lee
¡Construyamos juntos una comunidad más saludable! Nos asociamos con NCH, el Departamento de Salud de Florida en el Condado Collier, Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, y Healthcare Network para realizar una encuesta comunitaria sobre las necesidades de… Read More
2025 Community Health Survey for Collier and Lee Counties
We’re partnering with NCH, the Florida Department of Health in Collier County, the Healthcare Network, and the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida to help conduct a community survey on healthcare needs in Collier and Lee Counties. Your… Read More
Medicare Minute: Adding on to Medicare
Medicare covers a lot, but Medicare Parts A and B alone may not offer all the coverage you want or need. For example, Medicare doesn’t cover most dental, vision, and hearing care, including hearing aids. It also doesn’t… Read More
News from FEMA: Disaster Recovery Center Open in Collier County
FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center. Survivors do not need… Read More
Medicare Minute: Medicare Preventive Services
What is preventive care? Preventive care is the care you receive to prevent illness, detect medical conditions, and keep you healthy. During this Medicare Minute, we’ll look at Medicare’s coverage of preventive services and review the screening, vaccines,… Read More
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Posted: October 30, 2025 by
Supporting Southwest Florida Seniors: Food Assistance Available Ahead of SNAP Benefit Pause
With the federal government shutdown expected to pause SNAP benefits starting November 1, the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is offering valuable assistance to older adults and caregivers with food access. You’re Not Alone —… Read More