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Join us for our Coalition on Aging meeting, held montly at the Tallahassee Senior Center. 

Come for breakfast and stay for the presentation and networking!

This Month:
February 19, 2025 at 8:30am

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If you ever suspect the abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult, please call the Abuse Hotline at 800-96-ABUSE

To request a training on how to protect your friends and loved ones, please call the Elder Helpline at 866-467-4624 and ask to speak with our outreach team. 

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February 2025

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Click Here to view our February Newsletter

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In this Issue: 

- Don’t leave yourself open to threats: This is your yearly reminder to protect your accounts

February is American Heart Month: What are you doing to keep your hearth healthy?

- Medicare Advantage Plan:  Open Enrollment Period January 1 – March 31

REGISTER NOW for the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Training Conference

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January 2025
 

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Click here to view our January Newsletter

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In this issue:

A New Year, A New You: Ways you can start improving yourself in the new year

- Volunteering and Older Adults: Could volunteering be good for your health?

Be Aware of Taking Care of You: New information on the changes for the Medicare Gap for 2025

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January 7, 2025
 

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We're excited to share an op-ed article written by our own Lisa Bretz in the Tallahassee Democrat, where she discusses the urgent need for the Alternatives to PAIN Act.

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This legislation is crucial for protecting Florida's seniors from the opioid crisis by ensuring access to FDA-approved non-opioid pain management options under Medicare Part D. Let's work together to support this important cause and improve the quality of life for our senior residents.

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Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/3WeU75b.

Click here to view our December Newsletter

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In this issue: 

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- Flu Prevention starts with you: Take your flu from wild to mild

- Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines: Reasons to Get Vaccinated This Season

PROTECT YOUR WALLET: A Guide to Avoiding Financial Scams

- Capital Coalition on Aging: Now accepting breakfast hosts for 2025!

December 5, 2025

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After you have registered, we will send you written workshop materials.

 

If you have questions or need additional information, please call toll-free

1-866-778-2724 or email tnnorton@fsu.edu.

 

Sponsors for this workshop are the African-American Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training and Support Project 2 (ACTS2) and the FSU College of Music.

Free Facebook Live Workshop on the Power of Music in Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia: Gateway to Connection and Well-Being, on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM (Eastern Time).

This workshop offers practical information on engaging the power of music to improve the well-being of loved ones with dementia and family caregivers.

Our first two presenters, music therapists, Dr. Gooding and Dr. Hernández, will provide easy-to-use tips on how to use music for building partnership in caregiving activities and for reducing caregiver distress. They also will discuss the best methods for accessing professional music therapy for loved ones with dementia and the costs of such services.

Our third speaker, Dr. Bakan, will share innovative developments in ethnomusicology, the study of music from different cultures, for increasing the quality of life of older adults with dementia and their family members, particularly men in faith community settings.

Tomeka Norton-Brown will provide information about caregiver skills training and support and dementia care resources will be discussed.

Elder care professionals, future caregivers, and other interested community members are also strongly encouraged to join the workshop.

Please click on this link to register for the event https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PwuzWboKaHBf1Q

Click here to view our November Newsletter

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In this newsletter:

- National Family Caregivers Month: Recognizing and Supporting Caregivers

Medicare Open Enrollment is now: Have You Done Your Medicare Plan Review?  

The Open Enrollment Period for Medicaid is happening now through December 7th!

Click here to view our October Newsletter

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In this Newsletter: 

-  Statewide Program Provides Free, Unbiased Insurance Counseling for Medicare Beneficiaries: Older Floridians are encouraged to review plan options during Open Enrollment

October 10th is World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace

Medicare Open Enrollment Part II: Choosing A New Plan

Click here to view our September Newsletter

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​​​In this Newsletter:

- Falls Prevention Week: September 23-27, 2024: From Awareness to Action

- Medicare Open Enrollment Part I: Annual Review of Your Current Plan

- Innovative Partnerships with Trualta and TCARE: Helping caregivers care for themselves

​Click here to view our August Newsletter

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In this Newsletter:

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- August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day

- Medicare Moments: Medicare and Mental Health Benefits

- GetSetUp Promotion going on through September: Don't miss your chance to get a FREE Fire HD Tablet!

​Click here to view our July Newsletter

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In this Newsletter:

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- Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion: Know the signs to stay safe this summer

- Florida Conference on Aging 2024: Register today to secure your spot!

Medicare Moments: Home Health Care Benefits

Click here to view our June Newsletter

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In this newsletter:​

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- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2024: Join Us on June 12, 2024 as we Recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

- Senior Medicare Patrol: How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud and Abuse

- FREE Fire HD Tablets still available: There's time to sign up for classes this June through October

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The Florida Area Agencies on Aging are hosting a statewide virtual training on how to identfy and report elder abuse. Participants will also learn about common scams and uncovering scammers' latest tricks. Registration is required. 

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To register for this online event, please sign up here: WEAAD Virtual Event

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Click here to view our May Newsletter

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In this Newsletter:

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Celebrating Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection

- FREE Fire HD Tablet Giveaway: Still time to take classes!

Medicare Moments: Transitioning from the Health Insurance Marketplace To Medicare

Click here to view our April Newsletter

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In this Newsletter:

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- FREE Fire HD Tablet Giveaway: Advantage Aging Solutions has partnered with GetSetUp

New AAS Website: Check out our updated website with new features!

Senior Medicare Patrol: Medicare Fraud and Abuse

March 28, 2024
Notice of Intent to Award Roofing Contract

On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the AAANF Board of Directors voted to award the Advantage Aging Solutions, Inc. roofing contract to Exterior Specialties, Inc.

Click here to view our March Newsletter

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In this newsletter:

- Save the MIPPA: Help us save the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Program

- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scams: How to keep yourself protected

- Senior Medicare Patrol Part II: How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud and Abuse

  

January 19, 2024
Advantage Aging Solutions is looking for Community Advocates

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Advantage Aging Solutions needs YOU!

 

We are still looking for community advocates to represent certain counties on our Board of Directors and Advisory Council. Volunteers need to live or work in the county they are representing.

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We are looking for Board Members to represent Bay, Franklin, Jackson and Liberty counties. The Board of Directors meets once a month.

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We are looking for Advisory Council Members to represent Bay, Calhoun, Holmes, Liberty and Taylor counties. The Advisory Council meets just 4 times/year immediately following our Board meetings.

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All meetings are held at Advantage Aging Solutions in Tallahassee.

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For more information, please scan the QR Code on the poster or send an interest email to info@advantageaging.org.

February Newsletter
View our February Newsletter

Click here to view our February Newsletter

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In this newsletter:

- Cultivating Innovative Partnerships: Helping caregivers care for themselves

- February is Heart Health Month: Keeping your heart healthy

Medicare Moments: Medicare and Senior Caregivers

Roof Replacement

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Qualified firms are invited to submit bids to Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. (AAANF) for roof replacement services set forth herein, such construction to be in accordance with all bidding requirements and applicable specifications. AAANF’s objective in issuing this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain competitive bids from which it will select one Contractor to provide roofing construction in accordance with contract requirements and applicable laws.

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PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The objective and goal for this project is to replace the roof and any other aspects that are required along with this task.

 

Click here to review full bid package: AAANF Roofing Contract - Invitation to Bid

Click here to view our January Newsletter

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In this newsletter:

- Big Bend Area Health Education Center (AHEC)The Perfect Partnership

Medicare Moments: How Medicare Works with Military Benefits

- Meet our Staff: Welcome New Staff to the AAS Team

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2414 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308

Elder Helpline:

866-467-4624

 

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850-488-0055

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