Three families, one disease that changes their lives as they know it: Alzheimer’s. Come together for a screening + community-driven conversation of Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s on Friday, April 11 at 9:00AM. #IndieLensPBS RSVP to save your spot! https://ow.ly/rbUo50VnLKA
Senior Friendship Centers
非盈利组织
Sarasota，Florida 728 位关注者
We build vibrant communities by advancing wellness, connection, and enrichment throughout the journey of aging.
关于我们
Senior Friendship Centers is a nonprofit organization serving older adults in four counties in Southwest Florida.
We are THE safety net for close to 15,000 seniors living in our service area, providing over a half-million individual “units of service” to older adults in the areas of medical and dental services, caregiving, meals, exercise classes, lifelong learning, economic assistance, and socialization. Through state and local partnerships, we were able to improve the health of thousands of uninsured seniors on limited incomes.
Tens of thousands of older adults in Southwest Florida have benefited from the Senior Friendship Centers’ programs and services since our founding in 1973 by Brother William Geenen, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross Order of Notre Dame University (C.S.C.).
As an organization, our goals are to:
-Empower older adults to live active, healthy lives to improve all aspects of health.
-Promote good nutrition and physical activity to maintain healthy lifestyles.
-Provide crisis/supportive intervention and help promote financial stability through education and community resources.
-Allow older people to maintain their independence and live in their own homes for as long as possible.
A belief in “People Helping People,” has been the foundation of Senior Friendship Centers for more than four decades. Volunteers serve in nearly every facet of the organization. Our award-winning centers and our clinics have drawn national and international attention as models for the delivery of programs and services to older adults.
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https://friendshipcenters.org/
Senior Friendship Centers的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Sarasota，Florida
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1973
地点
Senior Friendship Centers员工
动态
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Last week, we were profoundly moved by Cedric Hameed's powerful poetry collection, Balance. Cedric's words remind us that "Your being is enough. Your being is your treasure." A heartfelt thank you to Cedric for opening his heart and inspiring us to find our own paths to self-love and alignment! ??REMINDER: Tonight at 5 PM, join us at Senior Friendship Centers' library for our next Joyful Journeys event featuring Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin and her book Sacrifices for Kingdoms! Don't miss this incredible evening of literary exploration! #JoyfulJourneys #AuthorTalk #CedriceHameed #Balance #PatriciaDArcyLaughlin #SacrificesfortheKingdom
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Thank you Wendy Rickenback-Barclay for sharing expert insights on "Planning To Keep Your Loved One Home" at our Caregivers Connection Coffee! Our monthly gatherings offer vital support for family caregivers in a welcoming environment. Learn more about our Caregivers Resource Center at 941-556-3268. #CaregiverSupport #SeniorCare #AgingInPlace
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Thank you Florida Power & Light for hosting such an outstanding event! We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with the community and share resources. #FtMyers #LeeCounty #FPL #CommunityConnection
This evening, Florida Power & Light hosted a Power to Save event at the The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center in Ft.Myers. Several local agencies joined us to share resources available to the community including American Red Cross - which will install smoke detectors at no charge - Area Agency on Aging, Lee County Human & Veteran Services, Senior Friendship Centers, and United Way of Lee, Henry & Glades. FPL’s Vegetation Management team shared our “Right Tree, Right Place” message and our Home, Business & Energy Specialists registered customers for free in-home energy evaluations and enhancements so customers should save on their energy bills. Il Pomodoro catered a delicious meal and Pelican’s SnoBalls scooped up tasty treats. It sure was a fun evening with the community! #FPLcares #mycommunity
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I am so excited to have this conversation about my latest and first book entitled “Balance”. ?I’ve been taking my time to mature with my thoughts and spirit well allowing the amazing feedback to resonate! ?I’m looking forward to having more conversations but if you can please join me on March 20th at The Senior Friendship Center in Sarasota! ?Also, here’s a link to my book of poetry:?balance:%20Meditative%20Poetry https://a.co/d/dmGlX5k with much light & love! Cedric
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FREE Workshop: "Unlock Medicare Benefits for Chronic Health Conditions" with consultant Debra Jacks. Tuesday, March 25, 11am-12pm at Senior Friendship Centers. Learn how to save money while managing your health. Presented by Freedom Health & Optimum HealthCare ?? Register today: https://ow.ly/CjSv50VkMI4
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Celebrating Longevity & Community: A very special happy 102nd birthday to Shirley, a cherished member of our Sarasota Center community. Today we're honored to celebrate this remarkable milestone with cake, friends, and gratitude for the wisdom Shirley brings to our community every day. You can have your cake and eat it too! Here's to many more joyful memories, Shirley. ??
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Understand the options and pros and cons of housing choices - living at home, assisted living facility, or skilled nursing facility! Wednesday, February 26 · 2:30 - 3:30pm EST. Doors at 2:15pm https://lnkd.in/e_6qV5e4
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Ann’s secret to thriving at 105? Community, connection, and joy! ???? Almost 10 years ago, Ann was feeling stuck—spending her days watching TV in New York. She asked her son to help her find something better. After researching and traveling to various places, including Florida, he returned and said, “Mom, I found the place for you.” Since then, Ann has been coming to Senior Friendship Centers almost every day, dancing, laughing, and building friendships. With the right support and resources, she found a place to thrive! ???? Research shows that loneliness can have serious health risks, but social connections can boost wellness and longevity. Ann’s story is just one of many showing the power of community. A huge THANK YOU to our staff, donors, volunteers, and partners for making this possible! Together, we bring joy and opportunities for older adults to live fully. Shoutout to ABC 7 WWSB-TV for inspiring your viewers with Ann's story! Tag someone who inspires you! #OlderAdults #CommunityConnections #HealthyAging National Council on Aging Florida Council On Aging Sarasota County Government City of Sarasota National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) US PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES American Society on Aging FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGING SERVICES PROVIDERS Florida Department of Elder Affairs World Health Organization National Institute on Aging (NIA) Changing the Narrative, a leading anti-ageism initiative Gerontological Society of America (GSA) AARP AARP Foundation AARP Florida Alliance for Aging, Inc. Alliance for Aging Research HelpAge USA International Federation on Ageing HelpAge International
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Ann’s secret to thriving at 105? Community, connection, and joy! ???? Almost 10 years ago, Ann was feeling stuck—spending her days watching TV in New York. She asked her son to help her find something better. After researching and traveling to various places, including Florida, he returned and said, “Mom, I found the place for you.” Since then, Ann has been coming to Senior Friendship Centers almost every day, dancing, laughing, and building friendships. With the right support and resources, she found a place to thrive! ???? Research shows that loneliness can have serious health risks, but social connections can boost wellness and longevity. Ann’s story is just one of many showing the power of community. A huge THANK YOU to our staff, donors, volunteers, and partners for making this possible! Together, we bring joy and opportunities for older adults to live fully. Shoutout to ABC 7 WWSB-TV for inspiring your viewers with Ann's story! https://lnkd.in/eWXBqmyH Tag someone who inspires you! #OlderAdults #CommunityConnections #HealthyAging National Council on Aging Florida Council On Aging Sarasota County Government City of Sarasota National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) US PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES American Society on Aging FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGING SERVICES PROVIDERS Florida Department of Elder Affairs World Health Organization National Institute on Aging (NIA) Changing the Narrative, a leading anti-ageism initiative Gerontological Society of America (GSA) AARP AARP Foundation AARP Florida Alliance for Aging, Inc. Alliance for Aging Research HelpAge USA International Federation on Ageing HelpAge International