Seeing My Heritage Through my Grandmother's Eyes nytimes.com/2019/02/22/wel… nytimes.com/2019/02/22/wel…

Falls Can Kill You. Here’s How to Minimize the Risk. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. Every 19 minutes in this country, an older... nytimes.com/2019/02/25/wel…

Doctors are using hospital “robots” to tell patients they’re dying, sparking an outcry When it comes to end-of-life care, some things are irreplaceable.... fastcompany.com/90318752/docto…

Aging Singapore: 90-year old noodle vendor helps keep foodie culture alive reuters.com/article/us-asi… reuters.com/article/us-asi…

WEBINAR: SAMHSA Webinar: Improving Opioid Misuse Prevention Literacy Between Older Adults and Health Care Providers Thursday, March 28, 2019, 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET Register for this event Research suggests that... cc.readytalk.com/registration/#…

Webinar: Intergenerational Connections Help Build Healthy and Prosperous Communities Thursday, April 4, 2019, 2:00-3:00 PM ET When older adults are actively involved... mymeetings.com/emeet/rsvp/ind…

"Millennial Caregivers Balance Family And Ambition," by Isabeth Mendoza (US National Public Radio _Weekend Edition_, March 9, 2019). Note: An audio (running time 4 minutes 11 seconds)... npr.org/2019/03/09/701…

Executive Director needed for Jefferson Senior Citizens Center, Inc. 4-year college degree required with 2-year minimum experience working in social services, preferably geriatrics. Responsible for... facebook.com/FloridaCouncil…

"Why Americans must rise to the challenge of an aging population," by Christopher M. Bellitto (_Washington Post_, March 15, 2019). Note: _WP_ may... washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/0…

"Why don't Florida nursing homes allow medical pot?" by Samantha J. Gross (_Tampa Bay Times_, March 12, 2019). tampabay.com/florida-politi… tampabay.com/florida-politi…

States Push For Caregiver Tax Credits khn.org/news/states-pu… khn.org/news/states-pu…

Free Testing Offered As Florida STD Cases Rise health.wusf.usf.edu/post/free-test… health.wusf.usf.edu/post/free-test…

Hospitals Look To Nursing Homes To Help Stop Drug-Resistant Infections npr.org/sections/healt… npr.org/sections/healt…

CFPB Webinar: Suspicious Activity Reports and Elder Financial Exploitation Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT Join the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s... consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/…

Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services provide the knowledge and skills people need to successfully manage their diabetes, but less than 7% of people with diabetes attend a program in the first year... cdc.gov/diabetes/manag…

An estimated 37 million US adults (15%) have chronic kidney disease, but most don’t know they have it. cdc.gov/kidneydisease/… cdc.gov/kidneydisease/…

The FCOA phone lines are temporarily down. CenturyLink- Corporate Headquarters is working on the lines. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Our 2015 report on retirement security included estimates on the percentage of households aged 55 and over without retirement savings or a defined benefit plan (traditional employment-based pension plans that offer benefits based on... gao.gov/products/GAO-1…

Medicaid Retroactive Eligibility Plan Approved health.wusf.usf.edu/post/medicaid-… health.wusf.usf.edu/post/medicaid-…

Hotel Booking Scam Alert FCOA has learned that a third-party company, Exhibitor Housing Services and Trade Show Planners (two of 3-4 company names), is AGAIN targeting FCOA sponsors, speakers, exhibitors... facebook.com/FloridaCouncil…