Senior Programming
ElderCare
The Mission of ElderCare of Alachua County is to be an advocate for the elderly and provide services that will build capacity, maximize independence, and enrich the quality of life for the seniors in Alachua County and north-central Florida. ElderCare is a 100 percent grant- and donation-funded agency. Annually, your financial generosity and volunteer efforts allow us to serve:
Approximately 29,767 congregate meals at six Alachua County meal sites.
Approximately 53,351 home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors.
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (25515 NW 6th Ave)
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 12 pm
Senior Bingo
As it turns out, Bingo is more than just a fun activity. Researchers have found that playing bingo has multiple health benefits for the elderly. It takes concentration - which improves listening and short-term memory skills, and it promotes socialization - which is essential for seniors to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle. So if your elderly loved one likes to play bingo, it can be an excellent way to promote mental, emotional, and physical health. This may be a good way to get your loved one motivated and interested in other activities.
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (25515 NW 6th Ave)
Days: Monday
Times: 10 am - 12 pm
RESOURCES
SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging, Elder Options. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential. The SHINE program supports the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ mission by providing free and unbiased health insurance counseling through a dedicated network of volunteers, empowering Florida seniors to make informed health care choices. For more information, please visit their website at www.floridashine.org.
Your Area Agency on Aging, Elder Options, is your link to aging, disability, LTC Medicaid & Medicare Services in North Central Florida. In addition to SHINE, services include the Helpline for community resources, screening for in-home services, Medicaid Long-Term Care (LTC) eligibility assistance, Healthy Aging workshops for healthy living and fall prevention, Savvy Caregiver Training for dementia caregivers, Take Charge Program to help after hospitalization, and PEARLS to Help with Getting Back to a more active, rewarding life.
For more information about Elder Options programs and services, please call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96ELDER or 1-800-262-2243
Paying for Senior Care
Aging Americans are struggling to pay for assisted living, home care, and other forms of long-term care. Our mission is to solve this puzzle by providing tools, information, and creative ideas which help families and caregivers discover the means to care for their elderly loved ones.
For more information, please visit their website at https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/
Additional Resources:
| Latosha Griffin | Programs Coordinator | 352-722-3944 | LGriffin@NewberryFL.Gov |
