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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

What’s the SAVVY Caregiver Program?

The SAVVY Caregiver Program: Empowering Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia-Related Illnesses Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a dementia-related illness can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to go through it alone. The SAVVY Caregiver Program offers… Read More

Support Caregivers: How TCARE Helps Ease Stress and Prevent Burnout

Caring for a loved one is a profound and rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming. Many caregivers juggle responsibilities while managing their own emotional and physical well-being, often without the support they need. That’s where TCARE… Read More

Stay Active, Stay Independent with the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program!

Are you or a loved one living with arthritis or joint pain? The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) offers a safe and supportive way to stay active, improve flexibility, and reduce pain. Taught by certified instructors, these gentle… Read More

Volunteer Lead Opportunity with our Health & Wellness Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is seeking Volunteer Leads across our seven-county region (Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota Counties). As a… Read More

Volunteers Needed Across Southwest Florida to Lead Health & Wellness Workshops

Looking to make an impact your community? Consider becoming certified to lead free health and wellness workshops offered by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL). AAASWFL needs volunteers to lead our Health & Wellness Workshops… 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

Volunteers Needed for SAVVY Caregiver Program

Are you passionate about supporting our community? The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is seeking enthusiastic individuals to step into a pivotal role as Volunteer for our SAVVY Caregiver program. The SAVVY Caregiver program is… Read More