Senior centers today are a vibrant, action-packed combination of social, wellness, artistic and volunteer activities. During September, National Senior Center Month, Naples Senior Center is celebrating almost five years of these shared experiences that build momentum in the lives of our 1,400 members. Read the complete article here.
Barbara Green has taken care of her husband, Dick Green, for 18 years. Her husband was diagnosed with Lewy-Body Dementia in 2000. As her husband’s disease progresses, Barbara’s life evolved immensely. “I’m like his nurse and caregiver. I have to meet all of his different needs as far as issuing his pills that he …
The Naples Senior Center has been expanding programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease for almost five years. That support now includes the people in charge of the care of these individuals as well. Click here to watch the video and read the entire article.
Across the country, older Americans, a rapidly growing population, are taking part in activities that promote wellness and social connection. They are sharing their wisdom and experience and they are giving back to enrich their communities. They are working, volunteering, learning, leading and engaging. At the Naples Senior Center, more than 1,400 members and 200 volunteers …
Naples Senior Center at JFCS dementia care programs offer ‘invaluable’ support NAPLES, Fla. (May 15, 2018) – Nearly 10 percent of all seniors in Florida have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, and that problem is about to get worse. That was the warning that Alzheimer’s and dementia expert Dr. Sean Morrison gave those in attendance at …
Philanthropy, dedication to senior care distinguish trio of new trustees ———– It takes power and passion to make a difference. The Naples Senior Center at JFCS is gaining both with the addition of Jay Baker, Stephen L. Schwartz and Susan Dalton to its Board of Trustees. “These are people who have already made a tremendous …
Inspired by wife, Brian F. Bremer has sought to broaden dementia program. ——————————– An experienced leader who helped expand senior care resources on Marco Island has joined the Naples Senior Center at JFCS Board of Trustees. U.S. Navy veteran Brian F. Bremer took his place on the board in March, but his connection to the Senior Center began …
The tally is in: Give Where You Live Collier raised $3.9 million for dozens of charities. “We are continually amazed at how our community comes together to show their love and support for Collier County,” said Eileen Connolly-Keesler, president and chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of Collier County. “Together, we all made a …
Everyone in the audience understood when speaker Barry Petersen stopped in the middle of his talk, and said he had to take a “Kleenex break.” Petersen, telling the story of how his beloved wife Jan developed early onset Alzheimer’s disease, and had to be put into memory care, was the featured speaker at the forum …
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Fox4 sat down with the CEO of the Naples Senior Center, Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, and the spouse of one of their clients, to see how they help southwest Florida senior citizens. Watch the interview HERE.
Watch the NBC-2 News segment: Naples Senior Center Bringing People Out Of The Cold