STORM UPDATES from the Area Agency on Aging for SWFL

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) offices will be closed for in-person visits on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29 and 30, 2023, in preparation for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia.

The AAASWFL team will continue to be available to assist Southwest Florida residents on the phone and over email. The Elder Helpline hours are Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. Please call 866-413-5337 OR 866-41-ELDER for assistance.

Valuable resources to help you prepare for an upcoming storm:

• Florida Department of Elder Affairs 2023 Disaster Preparedness Guide
• Disaster Preparedness for Dementia Caregivers Guide by the Alzheimer’s Association and the University of South Florida

AAASWFL will continue to share updates and resources on social media. You can find the Area Agency on Aging for SWFL on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Want to know how you can help local seniors in crisis? Donate to the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida! Your contribution will help us continue our work in the community by meeting the known and emerging needs of seniors.