Elder Options Board Opportunities
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Elder Options is seeking mission-aligned individuals with a strong commitment to voluntarism, advocacy for seniors throughout our 16-county region.
Mission
Elder Options’ mission is to ensure that communities have a trusted and unbiased place to turn for information, resources, and assistance. We advocate for and cooperatively work with communities to strengthen support systems and create new and innovative service options that focus on personal choice and independence.
Elder Options works to identify the needs of older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers, as well as develop plans to meet the growing needs of our community. We do this by providing some direct services, but we also contract with local agencies to deliver services. The services we contract out to local agencies are monitored regularly, ensuring good administration of funds.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides governance, guidance, and strategy to lead Elder Options in serving seniors, caregivers, and persons living with disabilities. One of our goals includes increasing community partnerships so we may serve more seniors, informal caregivers, and adults with disabilities. The Board meets quarterly at Elder Options headquarters in Gainesville, Fl, and also online via Zoom.
To ask questions or learn more about Elder Options, please contact Kathy Dorminey, dormineyk@agingresources.org or https://agingresources.org/volunteers/
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Elder Options Offers Medicare GUIDE Dementia Support in 10 Counties
We’re currently providing Medicare's GUIDE program in Alachua, Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Sumter, Hernando, Lake, and Putnam counties, with plans to expand across our full 16-county region.
Medicare’s GUIDE program (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), offers free support to people living with dementia and their caregivers. Services include 24/7 caregiver hotline, care coordination, caregiver education, and short-term respite care.
Join us for Caregiver Compass, a monthly Zoom session to learn more about GUIDE and other caregiver programs. The next session is Tuesday, August 26, from 10:00–11:00 AM. Register HERE
If you or a loved one has Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B), you may qualify. Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 or email guide@agingresources.org to connect with a GUIDE Specialist.
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Got questions? We’ve got answers!
Join our Online Elder Options Open House and connect with our team! Learn, ask, and discover how we can help you or someone you care about. Know Us Before You Need Us
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There will be CarFit inspections available from 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., call 352-284-4937 to secure your place! In addition to the speakers, we will have free Falls Risk Assessment with Gainesville Health and Fitness, Bingo Prizes, bags and more. For a list of vendors, check our the link below!
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September 2025
- Falls Prevention Month
- Office Closed, Labor Day, Monday, September 1
- Community Health Fair and Falls Prevention Expo, "From Awareness to Action" ElderCare of Alachua County, Wednesday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
October 2025
- Medicare Open Enrollment Begins, October 15.
- Annual Senior Showcase, Alachua, Oct.obner 15, Legacy Park, 10:00 a.m.
November 2025
- Family Caregiver Month
- Caregiver Conference, Ocala, Thursday, November 6
- Caregiver Conference, Gainesville, Saturday, November 15
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Senior Spotlight: Union County Seniors on the Move
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Doris Thomas & Alicia Maxwell - Moving with Purpose, Serving with Love
Alicia Maxwell and Doris Thomas have been connected through the Lake Butler community for years. Alicia even went to school with Doris's younger siblings. Both women share a commitment to their community, their church, and volunteer work...
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Caregiver and Wellness Classes
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The following classes are starting soon.
To learn more, and register, click on "Sign up for a Class Today!" button below.
Our website is searchable by city name. Search "Zoom" for online classes.
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Caregiver Support Groups
- Zoom, 2nd Monday of every month
- Gainesville, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
Savvy Caregiver Training
- Belleview, September 6
- Homosassa, September 11
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Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
- Sumterville, September 16
- Gainesville, October 1
Caregiver Grief Support Group
- Zoom, 3rd Monday of the month
A Matter of Balance
- Branford, September 2
- Jasper, September 8
- Gainesville, September 17
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SHINE hosts monthly virtual Medicare classes. To request SHINE counseling, call our Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 or visit www.floridashine.org to view counseling sites. Click the links below to view the schedule.
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