Every year in May, we celebrate “Older Americans Month” to recognize the contributions of older adults in our country. I think we all can agree that this year’s celebration is far different from those in the past. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us in ways we never thought possible. Social distancing and stay at home …
New research could give families the gift of time when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. Doctors diagnosed David Sprenkel’s wife Nancy with Alzheimer’s 25 years ago, but thanks to scientific advancements and new medications at the time, the disease was slowed, he said. “I had 20 or 25 years more of a better life together …
Hoping all are healthy and safe during these extraordinary times of social distancing. The staff misses you and have some words of encouragement for all of our senior center members!
People helping people during the coronavirus crisis. The Naples Senior Center is closing Wednesday, but officials there say they won’t let their seniors down. Lots of them depend on the center to socialize and even to eat. One volunteer is helping them find hope in moments of darkness. ”These volunteers are going way above their …
The Women’s Foundation of Collier County is addressing complex women’s issues including isolation, loneliness, and depression through funding of socialization and support programs. >> Click here to read the full article. <<
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 …
A considerable cash infusion was just donated to help many in Collier County. The funds were bestowed to the Naples Senior Center. It offers several services, including helping dementia patients that have a group of symptoms associated with memory decline or thinking skills, which impede performing everyday tasks independently. In five years, the Naples Senior …
The Naples Senior Center, which has introduced seniors to tai chi and developed a boot camp for Alzheimer’s caregivers, has announced its most ambitious project ever: its own building. Jaclynn Faffer, president and CEO of the center, unveiled plans for the $15 million facility at its annual fundraiser at the Royal Poinciana Golf Club on Saturday evening. …