The Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center
to “provide seniors 50+ with education, resources, services, advocacy, and leadership, enabling them to age with independence and dignity.”
PANDEMIC As older adults face changes and adaptation to life- Covid-19 arrives. This viral pandemic alters daily activities and interferes with adaptation. As we socially distance, wear masks, do not interact with family and friends, life changes occur. As social beings we normally interact with others and frequently participate in activities in our communities. The … Read more
UPDATE ON COVID-19 VACCINE 3/4/2021 UPDATE: Good afternoon, As we are fielding numerous calls about how to get a vaccine, I wanted to recap what we know based on the changes this week. Recap of what we know at this point: On Monday Governor DeSantis issued a new executive order expanding eligibility of the vaccine … Read more
Virtual Senior Gems presentation for family caregivers on Friday, December 18th, at 10AM given by Ginny Wolfe, Educator for Senior Helpers. Senior Gems “takes a positive approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care, focusing on what they can do instead of what they cannot do.” If you are interested, email Sandie at Sandie@fpclakeland.org or call … Read more
HOUSING ISSUES TO BE AIRED Lakeland residents are invited to share their stories of difficult apartment hunts and housing discrimination with city officials on Tuesday. Lakeland is holding a virtual Fair Housing Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday for residents to share the obstacles they have faced trying to find a home. The event will be hosted on GoToMeeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/172080645. Individuals … Read more
There is action on the Affordable Housing front here in Lakeland!!! LALTODAY recently announced in an article the following: Two new affordable housing developments are in the works, Swan Lake and Swan Landing. Swan Lake is in progress, and Swan Landing is a proposal by the same developer, Tampa-based Blue Sky Communities. The City of … Read more
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment is held during October 15 and December 7. Medicare Consultations Available The Rath Center partners with SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders). Their volunteer specialists offer unbiased, free, and confidential Medicare counseling to seniors, their families, and caregivers seeking information about Medicare and other insurance options. You can … Read more