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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
Medicare Minute: Medicare and Immigration
You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for Medicare. If you are not a U.S. citizen, but are lawfully present, you may be able to get Medicare coverage, depending on your situation. There are… Read More
Tropical Storm Helene – Prepare Now
Ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, make good use of the following resources to help you prepare: Florida Department of Elder Affairs 2023 Disaster Preparedness Guide Disaster Preparedness for Dementia Caregivers Guide by the Alzheimer’s Association Early Prescriptions Refills… Read More
Protecting Older Adults
The Adult Protective Services Program, a division of the Florida Department of Children and Families, is dedicated to preventing further harm to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect, as outlined in Chapter 415,… Read More
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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