More than 100 seniors gathered at the Naples Senior Center for a weekly lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Last Wednesday’s lunch, on Sept. 13, was canceled because electricity was still out at the center. The seniors quietly shared stories of their Irma experiences, and most said they were not fearful of the storm. Still, they are …
A recent study completed by the Florida Gulf Coast University Division of Social Work found that Collier County is home to 122,019 individuals over age 60 and of that number 13 percent live alone. We know from extensive research that isolation and loneliness are factors that significantly impact this population. September is National Senior Center …
by Justin Paprocki The Naples Senior Center offers seniors a place to socialize, take a variety of classes and get help with issues like dementia. Read the full article here.
Florida may welcome seniors for their golden years, but there’s no gold star for the state for aging services, a new AARP report shows. Florida ranks 46 among the states in a new scorecard that examines accessibility and quality of long-term care for the aging and disabled. It also looks at settings of care, support …
Coastal Breeze Article : By Maureen Chodaba By definition, dementia is a general term for a decline of mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with one’s daily life. Dementia is not one specific disease, but an overall term that encompasses several different forms of the condition, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with …
May is Older Americans Month and the theme for this year is “Age Out Loud.” We all know that getting older does not mean what it used to mean. To bring this point home one has to only stop by the Naples Senior Center and see our members, in their 70s, 80s and 90s, taking …
The Naples Daily News recently reported on a Naples family that is benefiting from the Senior Center lunches and the food pantry. Read the story here.
Links to physical illness, functional decline, cognitive loss and early death were among concerns highlighted by New York Times columnist Jane Brody. Click here to read the entire article.
To hear several local women talk about living with a spouse’s dementia problems is an emotional shot over the bow. Click below to read about a Respite program offering a precious lifeline for caregivers and their loved ones. Read the article.
Kudos: This time of year, much attention is focused on the needs of Southwest Florida children through two charitable wine festivals. On the opposite end of the age spectrum, however, philanthropists recently stepped up in a big way to assist a nonprofit dedicated to the needs of the area’s citizens, JFCS of Southwest Florida. Read …
Take care of seniors Kudos to the Naples Daily News for placing the concern about affordable housing on the front page. Kudos as well to the Collier County commissioners for looking at this important issue. I have the privilege of serving on the Stakeholders Committee and know from my participation that the Urban Land Institute …
Please give where we live and support your Naples Senior Center! a program of JFCS of Southwest Florida ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the center at (239) 325-4444! JFCS thanks you for your support! Save Save Save Save