June 2023

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Learn how to take action to keep elders safe


World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.

 

The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

 

In addition, WEAAD is in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. WEAAD serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

In order to combat elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, we need to educate the community about biases against older adults. Everyone, regardless of age, deserves to live happy and healthy lives, free from harm. By engaging community members, we can raise awareness to this worldwide issue and teach everyone how to recognize and help prevent elder abuse. Visit https://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-home/take-action/ to learn how to take action today!

 

 

Resources:

https://ncea.acl.gov/WEAAD.aspx

https://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-home/

Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders

SHINE this summer by volunteering!


Be a ray of hope to seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers, as you provide free and unbiased counseling about their Medicare choices, prescription drugs, and other health insurance matters.

SHINE this summer! Be a ray of hope to seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers, as you provide free and unbiased counseling about their Medicare choices, prescription drugs, and other health insurance matters.



As a volunteer SHINE Medicare Counselor, you will serve your community by


  • Helping pre-enrollees understand the many confusing Medicare options available to them
  • Assisting current beneficiaries to better understand the Medicare coverage they currently have
  • Comparing Medicare Advantage Plans and Prescriptions Drug Plans for those considering a change in their coverage
  • Helping low-income individuals to apply for special benefits that could lower their monthly Medicare costs
  • Educating beneficiaries how to protect themselves from Medicare fraud & abuse


There are volunteer positions available that need your time and talents throughout our service area. Training is provided by the Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs. If you compassionate about helping those in need, enjoy learning, are outgoing, and have good computer skills, please visit https://floridashine.org or call 866-467-4624 to learn how you can help seniors to get the most from their Medicare.


SHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is operated locally by Advantage Aging Solutions.

SHINE provides free and unbiased health insurance counseling through a network of volunteers; empowering Florida seniors to make informed health choices.

Coalition on Aging Meetings

We'd love to see you!


Don't forget! We're back to meeting in person for our monthly networking meetings! The Coalition on Aging would love to see your smiling faces.


We meet the third Wednesday of each month at the Tallahassee Senior Center from 9:00am to 10:00am in the main room downstairs.
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