We all hope to live a long and healthy life—to see our kids grow older, to welcome and be involved with our grandchildren, to enjoy life and to give back to our community.

But aging successfully takes planning. Research shows that at some point on the aging journey, two-thirds of older adults will need some support to age well at home.

For millions of older adults that support system is the Aging Network—or Area Agencies on Aging, also known as AAAs. Elder Options is the Area Agency on Aging for North Central Florida.

AAAs provide a wide variety of services and programs that assist older adults in staying well, including:

Fall prevention and chronic disease self-management training.
Social engagement activities.
Volunteering opportunities.
Help understanding and navigating benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid and veterans’ benefits.
Home-delivered meals and meals in group settings.
Legal services.
Medical transportation support.
Training and support for caregivers, including respite.

We invite you to visit our website at www.agingresources.org, email us at options@agingresources.org or call us at 1-800-262-2243.

Upcoming Events

From community programs to available resources, Elder Options staff will provide an overview of the programs available in our 16-county service area. Our SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Team will be hosting.

Register for Online Open House

Join us for the second annual Senior Showcase in Alachua, Oct 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM. This event features community resources, a sample of Elder Options programs, and FREE lunch. Oct 15 also marks the first day of Medicare Open Enrollment and SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Counselors will be there to provide assistance.

Registration is NOT required. We can't wait to see you!

Register for Senior Showcase

Ocala Registration

Gainesville Registration

Supporting Elder Options

Multi-Event Sponsorship Package

We're excited to announce a limited-time sponsorship opportunity that maximizes your community impact across Alachua and Marion counties..

Your sponsorship directly supports Elder Options' mission of providing vital resources, education, and support services to those who need them most. Since 1977, we've been serving our community, and these events continue that tradition by bringing together hundreds of attendees seeking important aging and caregiving information.

Ready to make a difference? This special package pricing is available until October 14, 2024. Individual event sponsorships are also available for those interested in supporting specific events. Contact Lisa Kanarek at kanarekl@agingresources.org, or 352-692-5248

Supporting Seniors & Caregivers - UF Campaign for Charities

Help us keep seniors and disabled adults independent in their communities. Through November, donate at https://ufcc.ufl.edu/ to support vital Elder Options programs like Savvy Caregiver, SHINE, Tai Chi and so much more.

Each contribution empowers seniors and their caregivers with the resources they need to thrive.

Save the Dates

October.2025

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins, Oct 15.
Annual Senior Showcase, Alachua, Oct. 15, Legacy Park, 10 AM

November 2025

Family Caregiver Month
Caregiver Conference, Ocala, Thurs., Nov. 6
Caregiver Conference, Gainesville, Sat., Nov. 15

SHINE Webinar Schedule

SHINE hosts monthly virtual Medicare classes. To request a SHINE counseling session directly, call 352-692-5209 or visit www.floridashine.org to view counseling sites. Click the links below to view the schedule.

October Schedule

November Schedule

Caregiver and Wellness Classes

The following classes are starting soon. To learn more, and register, click on "Sign up for a Class Today!" button. Our website is searchable by city name. Search "Zoom" for online classes.

Caregiver Support Groups