Becky Doane and her husband, Rick, loved traveling. The pair said making memories together has kept their marriage strong. But, when Rick was diagnosed with dementia, it was devastating. “We were too far along in the process,” Becky said, “before it was diagnosed.” But there is a new effort underway that could help families diagnose …
It was a memorable evening for the more than 300 patrons of the Naples Senior Center’s eighth annual Evening for Better Tomorrows, “Motor City Magic: Memories of Motown.” Proceeds from the annual fundraiser, presented by FineMark National Bank & Trust, benefit critical programs and services for older adults. The need is there. Membership in the …
Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that supports seniors and their families in Collier and southern Lee counties, has named Dorrie Karnis as its first Volunteer of the Year. Ms. Karnis has volunteered with the Naples Senior Center since its beginning six years ago. She has served in almost every program that the center offers. The award …
It starts with a diagnosis. “All of the people you know and love still know and love you, but they really cannot understand what’s happening,” said Diane Goldstein. After that, daily life becomes a struggle. “It’s very easy to get very depressed and lonely when you’re a caregiver to an Alzheimer’s patient,” Goldstein said. While …
Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that supports and enriches the lives of seniors and their families in Collier and southern Lee counties, has named Dorrie Karnis as its first Volunteer of the Year. The award was presented to Karnis at the Naples Senior Center’s 8th Annual Evening for Better Tomorrows, “Motor City Magic – Memories …
Thousands of seniors in Southwest Florida need help to get their meals. A program, which is called “Care and Share,” was created by the Harry Chapin Food Bank and is doing just that. But, WINK News and Harry Chapin are still well short of our fundraising goal to support programs like the Care and Share. …
The Naples Senior Center will present “Motor City Magic– Memories of Motown” at its 8th Annual Evening for Better Tomorrows gala on January 11, 2020, at Royal Poinciana Golf Club. More than 300 attendees will be entertained with legendary Motown hits mixed with rock and roll songs performed by the Shadows of the 60s, including …
Circle March 10, 2020 on your calendar as Naples Senior Center launches its first theatre party with The Naples Players production of the American musical comedy “Bye Bye Birdie.” Think poodle skirts, bobby soxers and teen-idol Conrad Birdie (loosely based on Elvis Presley) being called by Uncle Sam to serve. More details to follow.
During September, we are joining with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) in celebrating National Senior Center Month to demonstrate how senior centers play an integral role in aging well. Our theme for 2019: “Senior Centers: The Key to Aging Well.” It is estimated that one out of every three seniors in the Naples area …
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s and dementia related diseases is projected to more than double over the next 30 years. Thanks to the generous support of community-minded groups like the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, the Naples Senior Center is able to address this growing crisis. Read the entire article.
by Alan S. Jaffe, Guest columnist Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around the greater Naples area. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community. That’s why Older Americans Month has been recognizing the contributions of …
Naples Senior Center is on a fundraising roll. The nonprofit organization that provides an array of services to seniors has received a $2 million gift from the Brookdale Foundation Group for a new and larger building. The dementia respite program at the new center will be named the Brookdale Respite Program, the center announced. The …