Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors and their families, announced the appointment of supporters Thomas P. Felke, Ph.D., MSW and Karen Heithoff to its board of trustees. Mr. Felke is associate dean for academics in the Marieb College of Health & Human Services at Florida Gulf Coast University. He …
The astronomically high rent prices are forcing seniors are out of their homes. Collier County had the highest rent price increase in the country, and now it’s taking a toll on some of our most vulnerable neighbors. They see themselves as the forgotten population in the affordable housing crisis. Seniors say they have aged out of …
A Southwest Florida couple has become the picture of a perfect marriage. They said “I do” 62 years ago and are still going strong this Valentine’s Day. These two even grew up together. Frank and Frada Weinberg aren’t much for sappiness. In fact, Frada wasn’t even sure about this interview. “This is so silly!” said …
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Joy was in the air Monday at the Naples Senior Center. Stennett Johnson joined 99 other seniors on Monday getting their booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. For Johnson, it is a dose of freedom. “It’s life-changing for me now I’m going to be able to go into Publix or into Walmart without fear now …
At age 102, there’s not much that surprises Joseph Innes anymore, not even the COVID-19 pandemic. “It wasn’t a problem,” he said. When the Air Force veteran who flew B-17s in World War II got his vaccine booster Monday at the Naples Senior Center, his reaction was succinct: “I didn’t feel a thing.” The nonprofit organization, which …
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GUEST COMMENTARY BY JACLYNN FAFFER PH.D. President/CEO of Naples Senior Center As our nation’s population continues to age, senior centers all across the country are delivering vital connections to help more older adults address life’s challenges and age well independently. Whether it is respite needs for people with dementia, life cycle issues, bereavement support after …
Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Moorings Park Foundation. These funds will be used for Phase Two of the Caregivers Empowerment Program, a multi-faceted support program for family caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and related …
Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Moorings Park Foundation. These funds will be used for Phase Two of the Caregivers Empowerment Program, a multi-faceted support program for family caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and related …
The eBella Extra – Engaging In Issues Important To You Exceeding Expectation Dr. Jaclynn Faffer led the charge for getting area seniors vaccinated by Clay W. Cone In her role as President/CEO of the nonprofit Naples Senior Center, Dr. Jaclynn Faffer knew that something had to be done to help Collier County’s most vulnerable population. …