Area Agency on Aging of Broward County

Thank you Cindy Goodman and Sun Sentinel Media Group for shedding light on the new mental health options from home for Florida seniors. Our CEO Charlotte Mather-Taylor was quoted in the article as she sees firsthand how much seniors suffer from isolation and the stress of daily living, including paying bills as costs increase. Click here to read the article https://lnkd.in/eQr7krFC For more information on resources available to Florida seniors please contact us at 954-745-9779.

🗳️ Today is Election Day! 🇺🇸 It's Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and the polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All voters registered by October 7, 2024, are eligible to participate. Make sure to vote at your assigned precinct! 📍 Broward residents: Find your precinct here 👉 https://lnkd.in/evCeTNaD Your voice matters—let it be heard! #Vote2024 #AAABC #BrowardCounty

Spend some time with SHINE this week and join the AAABC for any of its upcoming #Medicare outreach events! All classes are in EST. ⁠ ⁠ 🔗Visit www.floridashine.org where you can find direct links to the registration information. Navigate to SHINE’s homepage, click on the calendar picture which takes you to a PDF with all event registration links and information!⁠ ⁠ Remember, in #florida the national #ship and #smp programs are known as #shine.⁠ ⁠ Source: Florida SHINE⁠ ⁠ #AAABC #seniorsupport #olderadults #caregiver #FloridaSHINE #fraudprevention #medicare

🍂 Time to fall back! Enjoy that extra hour of cozy vibes and autumn adventures. What are you planning to do with your extra time? ⏰✨ #FallBack #DaylightSavingTime

🌳✨Don't forget to check the recreation activities scheduled for this month with #BrowardCountyParks starting this week! If you like these types of activities, go to https://lnkd.in/ex6rdbMp for more information. . . #BrowardCountyParks #NatureLovers #weekendplans

📰 #InTheNews: Already “people can’t afford to buy condos” because of the assessments tacked on, and those who want to walk away because they can’t afford the assessments can’t find a seller, stated Charlotte Mather-Taylor, the CEO of the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County at the Broward Housing Council’s 2024 Affordable Housing Workshop: Condo Reform. Thank you, Lisa J. Huriash and the South Florida Sun Sentinel, for covering this essential conversation held at the Anne Kolb Nature Center this past Wednesday. . Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVtAmp_H #AffordableHousing #Broward #AAABC

👻 It’s Halloween time at AAABC🎃 Wishing you a spooktacular Halloween from our boo crew to yours! We can’t wait to see your frightfully fabulous costumes. Share your favorites with us in the comments! 🕷️✨

🐾🎉 On #NationalCatDay, get to know AAABC’s Robotic Pets Program! the JOY FOR ALL robotic pet companions to Broward seniors! These amazing robotic pets bring comfort, companionship, and endless fun, all while helping to reduce loneliness and improve social interactions. 🐱❤️ Want to brighten a loved one’s day with a robotic pet? Request yours today! 💌 Complete the form to see if you or a loved one is eligible: https://lnkd.in/eyapC6vj #RoboticPets #SeniorCare #Companionship #JoyForAll

🚨 Stay Prepared, Stay Safe! 🌟 🌪️ After a hurricane, power and phone outages can last. If you’re at risk due to a disability or health issue, pre-register for the Vulnerable Population Registry, your registration enables responders to better assist you during recovery. 📋 Get informed and register today: https://lnkd.in/ez5QSRqY

For #OlderAdults living on fixed incomes, it can be difficult to choose between paying hefty Prescription Drug costs and paying monthly utility bills. No one should ever have to make these trade-offs. Help spread the word about the Low-Income Subsidy program, also known as #Medicare Extra Help! This program helps eligible beneficiaries afford prescription drugs covered under Medicare Part D. Anyone can check if they’re eligible by calling the Benefits Helpline at1-800-794-6559, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Learn more:👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/eHVZQ7bK