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Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. Exercising, managing your medications, having your vision checked, and making your living environment safer are all steps you can take to prevent a fall. To promote greater awareness and understanding here are 10 common myths-and the reality-about older adult falls

Take Control of Your Health: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Many falls are preventable.

Follow this link for six tips to stay safe.


 

SEPTEMBER 2022 SHINE Medicare Webinar Schedule

SHINE will be hosting virtual classes for anyone interested in learning more about Medicare.
SEPTEMBER 2022 Schedule
To request SHINE counseling, call the Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 or visit www.floridashine.org to submit a contact request.

Medicare Minute

Medicare’s Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 and is the time of year when you can make certain changes to your Medicare coverage. You can make as many changes as you need to your Medicare coverage during Open Enrollment. The last change you make will take effect on January 1, 2023. Take action during Open Enrollment to ensure your coverage will meet your needs in 2023, click here to learn about the following:

•    Know the changes you can make during Medicare’s Open Enrollment

•    Review your coverage for 2023

•    Things to consider when choosing a new plan

•    Know how to change your coverage

•    Protect yourself from marketing violations and enrollment fraud

•    Who to contact for more information


This fall, SHINE will provide counseling by phone as well as in-person. More details coming soon!

 

Looking for Better Ways to Manage Your Health?

Join us for a FREE in-person workshop to help take control of your health, including chronic conditions like arthritis, asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Contact Liliana Hernandez to register: 
workshops@aaaswfl.org |(239)652-6915 

 

Volunteers Needed to Lead Arthritis Foundation Exercise Classes

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is looking for volunteer instructors to lead Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program workshops in Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota counties. Follow link for details.
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International Day of Charity

September 5th is the International Day of Charity.

Learn how you can continue supporting the Agency's efforts to provide resources to older adults and adults with disabilities in Southwest Florida by clicking the GIVE button below.
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We're Hiring!

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is looking to fill on-site positions (Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM), including:
  • Fiscal Specialist
  • Long Term Care Services Specialist
  • Veterans Directed Care Coordinator
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