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Thousands of local seniors may be eligible for cost-saving programs for their Medicare Coverage—contact SHINE for assistance

Lighthouse of SWFL partnered with McGriff Insurance Services to spruce up the vision rehabilitation center as part of McGriff's 2019 Lighthouse Project, an annual community service effort to positively impact the community.

Information about Alzheimer's and Related Dementias will be in the spotlight when Jessica MacDonald, LCSW, social worker from Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Center presents at the June Lunch & Learn, on Monday, June 17, 2019.

A $1.00 donation will be made to the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida with a reusable shopping bag purchase at the North Fort Myers Winn-Dixie. The promotion is valid through the month of June 2019.

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, more than twenty volunteers from Crosspoint Christian Church spruced up the curbside appeal for the Lighthouse of Southwest Florida, as part of United Way's Volunteer Days of Caring.

Lighthouse of Southwest Florida employees celebrated their collective pledges of $5,265.25, an increase of forty three percent from the previous year, to United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee counties as part of their 2018-2019 partner agency..

"As a community, we need to teach our visually impaired members to really become independent," international hero, author, and visually impaired speaker Michael Hingson told 50 attendees at a special event held on May 2, 2019 at the Lighthouse of...

DNA and genetic testing schemes are on the rise in Southwest Florida. Get the facts and protect yourself.

Lighthouse of SWFL raised over $47,000 at the 9th Annual Dining in the Dark: Bourbon Street Blues fundraiser for the nonprofit organization.

The Lighthouse of SWFL is pleased to host the 9th Annual Dining in the Dark event to raise much-needed funds for programs serving people with blindness and vision loss.

Lighthouse of SWFL is pleased to receive $3,000, raised at a fundraiser hosted by Springwood Court Assisted Living Community. The Elvis Tribute Concert was attended by over 100 people at Cape Cabaret in Cape Coral on February 26th.

Lighthouse of SWFL was selected as a recipient of a $22,000 grant from Southwest Florida Children's Charities Inc. at the recently held 2019 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest.

Dotty St. Amand, CEO of Lighthouse of SWFL, has been selected to serve as a panelist on the topic of The Different Faces of Diversity at the 2019 SWFL Women's Business Summit taking place on March 1, 2019 at Florida Southwestern State College.

SHINE/SMP counselors provide a free, local service to help evaluate Medicare Advantage Plans through the end of Part C Open Enrollment on March 31

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida applauds Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' selection of Richard Prudom as Secretary for the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. We welcome Secretary Prudom as our valued partner and statewide leader.

Springwood Court Assisted Living Community will host a charity benefit concert on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 starring world-renowned Elvis Tribute Artist David Morin.

Area Agency on Aging for SWFL sees 16.2% increase in calls over 2017 numbers

Lighthouse of SWFL is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from the Cape Coral Community Foundation, the Global Center for Generosity to support their Blind Babies Program.

Lighthouse of SWFL, a vision rehabilitation nonprofit, announces the addition of two new members, Arthur "Chip" McElroy and Don Paight, to the Board of Directors.

Carol Grant is Director of Integrated Case Management at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and a three-year Sarasota resident. She joins the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida's Board of Directors. AAASWFL serves seven counties, including Saraosta.

Pledges to Collect Canned Goods to Help Alleviate Hunger in Community

Five October presentations on Medicare, prescription coverage and more offered by Area Agency on Aging and SHINE

Learn the Ins and Outs of Medicare at Healthy Life Center on Sept. 27

AAASWFL intends to request service waiver from Florida Department of Elder Affairs to provide Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a caregiver support workshop.

Starting this week, new Medicare cards are on the way to millions of Floridians. These new cards are designed to cut down on fraud and identity theft, but there is still reason to be cautious when it comes to potential Medicare scams and fraud.

Area Agency on Aging offers workshops in seven counties in Southwest Florida—free training provided

The new mission statement was approved by the AAASWFL board of directors at the agency's June 28, 2018 board meeting.

More than 16,300 seniors in Southwest Florida are receiving letters from the Social Security Administration about Medicare Savings Programs. The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida's SHINE program can assist with eligibility and applications.

Editorial opinion from Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida's Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Sherry Young.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is commemorated annually on June 15 to raise awareness of abuse and neglect in our communities

Informational presentation offered on May 15 at Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida in North Fort Myers. Free workshops to be held in spring/summer in North Fort Myers/Cape Coral region.