Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
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Hurricane Season in Here – Volunteers Needed
Hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30. The Department of Elder Affairs is recruiting volunteers to be part of the Hope Heroes Program to be ready to support seniors before and after a hurricane strikes. What… Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating 9 Years with SHINE
SHINE counselor, Lynn Medini, celebrated 9 years of service; she’ll be retiring from her volunteer role in May. When approaching turning 65, Lynn attended a SHINE-hosted Medicare presentation and soon followed up on how to become a SHINE-trained… Read More
Making a Difference and Delivering Service with a Smile!
On April 18, the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida honored those committed to their volunteer role with Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE); a free, unbiased Medicare education and counseling program. The importance of their… Read More
April is National Volunteer Month!
Navigating Medicare can be complicated, but trained volunteers can help by answering questions and providing personalized guidance to those who need it. We want your help to support members of your community as they enroll in Medicare for… Read More
How to Become a Health & Wellness Volunteer
Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? Do you enjoy encouraging others to live a healthier lifestyle? You can volunteer as a health and wellness leader for the Area Agency on Aging! Free training… Read More
Volunteer to Help Older Adults Affected by Hurricane Ian
The Department of Elder Affairs, in conjunction with First Lady DeSantis’ Hope Florida initiative, is doing an “all call” for Hope Hero volunteers that can provide either remote telephone assistance or physical assistance to our most vulnerable seniors in the State’s most affected areas from… Read More
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Last Updated: July 27, 2023 by
Easing Arthritis Pain with Tai Chi
By: Gloria Lappost, Health & Wellness Coordinator For many years, the Area Agency on Aging for SWFL (AAASWFL) has been offering free Tai Chi for Arthritis workshops to older adults in Southwest Florida. The low-impact exercise classes were… Read More