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SUMMARY:Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program begins (ARCADIA)
DESCRIPTION:The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is offering a free eight-week Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program workshop in Arcadia. Participants will meet on Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday mornings at the new DeSoto Friendship Center. \nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required. See below for registration information. \nAbout the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program:\nMany older adults experience pain and stiffness resulting from Arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is designed for adults 60 and over to reduce pain and stiffness\, build strong muscle around their joints\, increase energy\, and reduce the risk of developing other health problems. \nThe Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a eight-week evidence-based class led by a certified instructor. The gentle exercises learned in these workshops are fun and easy to learn\, and may be done either standing or sitting. \nTo Register:\nTo register for the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program\, contact Sherry Young at the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida’s Elder Helpline: 866-41-ELDER (866-413-5337). \nFunding provided by a grant for Disease Prevention & Health Promotion under the Older Americans Act (Title III-D) through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/arthritis-foundation-exercise-program-begins-arcadia-3/
LOCATION:Friendship Center- DeSoto (Tidewell)\, 917 N. Arcadia Ave\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200208T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260602T103149
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SUMMARY:Medicare 101 Presentation (PUNTA GORDA)
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Medicare? Are you concerned about making the right choices for your needs? Join us for Medicare 101! \nMedicare 101 is a well-rounded FREE presentation covering the basics of Medicare for those soon to be eligible as well as those currently on Medicare. Participants will learn the basics of Medicare Parts A\, B\, C and D\, discover more about the many plan options available. \nThe presentation will be given by a professionally trained counselor of the SHINE/SMP (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders/Senior Medicare Patrol) program. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ SHINE program provides free\, unbiased information and assistance for Florida Medicare beneficiaries year-round as they carefully evaluate their health care options. \nSHINE empowers seniors\, their caregivers\, and family members to make informed decisions about health care coverage. SHINE counselors can also help beneficiaries understand benefits available through Medicare\, like preventative health care services. Additionally\, SHINE counselors assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with applying for cost-savings programs. As part of the national SMP program\, counselors also educate beneficiaries to protect\, detect\, and report potential errors\, fraud\, and abuse with their Medicare coverage. \nFor more information about the Medicare 101 presentation\, or to receive one-on-one Medicare counseling assistance from SHINE\, Call the Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER).
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/medicare-101-presentation-punta-gorda/
LOCATION:Punta Gorda Library\, 401 Shreve St.\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T103149
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SUMMARY:Positive Aging Symposium (PORT CHARLOTTE)
DESCRIPTION:2020 POSITIVE AGING SYMPOSIUM\nAdvance Care Planning: Who will speak for you?\nThursday\, February 13\, 2020 \nCultural Center of Charlotte County – 2280 Aaron St.\, Port Charlotte \nSchedule of Events: \n9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance\nStephen Carter\, Executive Director\, Cultural Center of Charlotte County \n9:10 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Intro to Tidewell Hospice\nJennifer Neuman\, Tidewell Hospice \n9:20 a.m. -10:00 a.m. “My Life\, My Choice”\nNafi Cunningham\, ACP\, Stratum Health System \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Question & Answers and Filling out forms \n10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Senior Medicare Patrol\nCamilita Aldridge\, SHINE Program Manager\, Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida \n11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Lunch\, stretch\, socialize\, resource tables \n11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Balance and Fall Prevention exercise\nGregory Whyte\, Fitness Supervisor\, Cultural Center of Charlotte County \n12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Funeral Pre-Planning\nDavid Obermier\, Licensed Pre-Arrangement Specialist\, Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home\, Cemetery and Crematory \n1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Survey and Raffles \n1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/positive-aging-symposium-port-charlotte-2/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Charlotte County\, 2280 Aaron St.\, Port Charlotte\, FL\, 33952\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T153000
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SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Course (NORTH FORT MYERS)
DESCRIPTION:For information about the AARP Smart Driver program\, visit: https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/ \nNote: You must register for this program with AARP.  This is not an Area Agency on Aging program. \nTo register\, call Joe Dever (239) 851-6442 \nClassroom course: $15 (AARP Members) / $20 (Non-members) \nFor additional information\, contact AARP Toll-Free at 888-227-7669 (888-AARP-NOW)
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-course-north-fort-myers/
LOCATION:Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida\, 2830 Winkler Avenue\, Suite 112\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200220T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T123000
DTSTAMP:20260602T103149
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T190415Z
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SUMMARY:Free Medicare Counseling (ARCADIA)
DESCRIPTION:Insurance can be confusing– and Medicare is certainly no exception.\n\n\n\nYou likely have many questions: Are you paying too much for your Medicare insurance? Do you think you have the right plan to fit your needs?\n\n\n\nMeet with a free\, unbiased\, confidential Medicare counselor at the Arcadia Goodwill to discuss your Medicare benefits and answer these and many other questions.\n\n\n\nSHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program that can help you evaluate your benefits\, choose a plan\, and even apply for programs that can save you hundreds of dollars on your health care costs. Wonder what free benefits are available to you? A counselor can explain some of the benefits of your Medicare plan\, including preventative services. As part of the national Senior Medicare Patrol program\, SHINE counselors can also assist with detecting and reporting Medicare Fraud.\n\n\n\nAppointments are preferred– please call the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida’s Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER) to reserve your spot.\n\n\n\nSHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and administered locally by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/free-medicare-counseling-arcadia/
LOCATION:Goodwill- Arcadia\, 1701 E. Oak St.\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200220T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T103149
CREATED:20200108T173117Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare Presentation- What's New in 2020 (ENGLEWOOD)
DESCRIPTION:Medicare makes changes every year. Are you up-to-date on how your plan and coverage have changed in 2020. \nJoin us for a FREE presentation explaining how Medicare coverage has changed in 2020.  The presentation will be given by a professionally trained counselor of the SHINE/SMP (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders/Senior Medicare Patrol) program. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ SHINE program provides free\, unbiased information and assistance for Florida Medicare beneficiaries year-round as they carefully evaluate their health care options. \nSHINE empowers seniors\, their caregivers\, and family members to make informed decisions about health care coverage. SHINE counselors can also help beneficiaries understand benefits available through Medicare\, like preventive health care services. Additionally\, SHINE counselors assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with applying for cost-savings programs. As part of the national SMP program\, counselors also educate beneficiaries to protect\, detect\, and report potential errors\, fraud\, and abuse with their Medicare coverage. \nFor more information about the Medicare 101 presentation\, or to receive one-on-one Medicare counseling assistance from SHINE\, Call the Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER).
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/medicare-presentation-whats-new-in-2020-englewood/
LOCATION:Englewood Charlotte Public Library\, 3450 N Access Rd.\,\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200220T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T153000
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshops begin (GOLDEN GATE)
DESCRIPTION:A class for family caregivers\nPowerful Tools for Caregivers is a FREE educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent\, a spouse\, a friend\, someone who lives at home\, in a nursing home\, or across the country.  Workshops will teach you how to: \n\nReduce stress associated with caregiving\nBalance your life\nImprove your self-confidence\nBetter communicate your feelings\nIncrease your ability to make tough caregiving decisions\nLocate helpful resources for caregivers in your community\n\nThis class series meets once a week for six weeks. Class size is limited\, and registration is required. \nPowerful Tools for Caregivers workshops begin February 20 and continue on Thursdays through March 26 at the Golden Gate Senior Center (4898 Golden Gate Pkwy\, Naples) \nTo Register:\nAdvance registration is required.  For more information or to register\, please call Sherry Young at the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida’s Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER) or email sherry.young@aaaswfl.org. \nFunding for this program is provided by a grant for disease prevention and health promotion under the Older Americans Act\, Title IIID\, through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-workshops-begin-golden-gate/
LOCATION:Golden Gate Senior Center\, 4898 Coronado Pkwy\, Naples\, FL\, 34116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200220T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T170000
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SUMMARY:Free Medicare Counseling (ARCADIA)
DESCRIPTION:Insurance can be confusing– and Medicare is certainly no exception.\n\n\n\nYou likely have many questions: Are you paying too much for your Medicare insurance? Do you think you have the right plan to fit your needs?\n\n\n\nMeet with a free\, unbiased\, confidential Medicare counselor at the DeSoto All Faiths Food and Resource Center to discuss your Medicare benefits and answer these and many other questions.\n\n\n\nSHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program that can help you evaluate your benefits\, choose a plan\, and even apply for programs that can save you hundreds of dollars on your health care costs. Wonder what free benefits are available to you? A counselor can explain some of the benefits of your Medicare plan\, including preventative services. As part of the national Senior Medicare Patrol program\, SHINE counselors can also assist with detecting and reporting Medicare Fraud.\n\n\n\nAppointments are preferred– please call the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida’s Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER) to reserve your spot.\n\n\n\nSHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and administered locally by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/free-medicare-counseling-arcadia-3/
LOCATION:Food and Resource Center\, 1021 E Oak Street\, Arcadia\, FL\, 34266\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260602T103149
CREATED:20200108T153957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T191145Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting (NORTH FORT MYERS)
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors of the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) will meet at 4:00 p.m. at the AAASWFL headquarters- 15201 N. Cleveland Ave\, Ste. 1100\, North Fort Myers\, FL 33903.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-north-fort-myers/
LOCATION:Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida\, 2830 Winkler Avenue\, Suite 112\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33903\, United States
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