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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. This event is held every year on June 15th. It is estimated that 5 million older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited every year. In addition, elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse.You can help to raise awareness about elder abuse by sharing this information with friends and family.
What else can you do to help?
- volunteer with your local Meals on Wheels program - in Pasco County, contact the Pasco County Elderly Nutrition Department
- become a long-term care ombudsman - in Pasco County contact the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (727) 570-9696) to learn more about volunteering to help the elderly.
- if you know a caregiver - offer to help them, so they can take a few hours break.
- learn about the 12 things that anyone can do to prevent elder abuse by clicking here.
Hurricane season has started and it is a good time to check your emergency plans. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs has published their annual "Disaster Preparedness Guide for Elders". This guide has information about:
- planning for the hurricane season
- manufactured homes and hurricanes
- assembling a disaster supply kit
- disaster preparedness for elders with hearing loss
- disaster planning for your pets
- heat stress and heat stroke
- disaster recovery assistance
You can read the entire guide here.
For local disaster preparedness, evacuation maps and shelters for Pasco County residents, click here. From this page you can choose the Pasco County evacuation maps and the Pasco County shelter list. You can pick up a print version of this brochure at our Pasco County public libraries.
President Obama proclaimed May, 2014 as "Older Americans Month". This year's theme of "Older Americans Month" is "Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.". Every Year the U.S. Census Bureau provides a fact sheet to celebrate this month.
Here are some highlights from this fact sheet:
- 43.1 million people in the U.S.were 65 or older in 2012
- $33,848 is the median income of householders 65 and older
- 9% is the poverty rate for people 65 and older
- 18.2% of Florida's population was 65 or older in 2012.
- 4.3 million full time year round workers were 65 and older in 2012.
- 9.6 million veterans of the armed services are age 65 or older
The full census report can be found here.
May is Older Americans Month.
This observance was originally called "Senior Citizen's Month" when it
was created in 1963, but it was renamed "Older Americans Month" by
President Carter in 1980. The Administration for Community Living has announced
the theme for this year - "Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow."
Falls are the leading cause of injury related deaths in older adults age 65 and older. Since about half of all falls occur at home, performing a home safety check can really help to prevent falls. You can decrease the possibility of falls by removing throw rugs, improving lighting, and removing clutter. For more home safety tips, click on this brochure: "Check for Safety" by the CDC. Other safety recommendations can be found here.
Gulfside Hospice and Pasco Palliative Care will be sponsoring a senior fair called "Spotlight on Pasco" at the Gulfside Square Mall in Port Richey on Thursday, May 29th. This fair will have many presentations and performers, including:
- a veteran pinning ceremony
- a fraud protection presentation
- a senior self defense demonstration
- a silver sneakers presentation
- an Elvis impersonator
The fair will be held:
Thursday, May 29th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Gulf View Square Mall
9409 US Highway 19,
Port Richey , FL, 34668
There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Florida National Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2014. Steve Jerve of WFLA TV News Channel 8 (Tampa) will be the Master of Ceremonies. Joseph Harrin will lead the Hernando High School Band and there will be performances by Linda Burnette, The Double Trouble Quartet, Naomi McClain, and Isaac Bobonis. There will be a rifle salute by the Marine Corps League 708 Detachment from Spring Hill, FL and Central High School NJROTC Color Guard will post colors. Ye Mystic Air Krewe will provide a flyover. Seating is limited, so please bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Memorial Day Ceremony -
A Time to Honor America's Heroes
Speaker: Major General Michael T. Plehn
Principle Director for Middle East Policy
When: May 26, 2014 at 11:00am
Where: Florida National Cemetery
Flag Assembly Area
6502 SW 102nd Avenue
Bushnell, Fl 33513
Would you like to play chess, play board games, or attend an Alzheimer's Support group? These are just a few of
the upcoming Pasco library programs. The Friends of the Library sponsors
our programs. Here are some of the upcoming library programs for Older
Adults in Pasco County:
Tues, May 20th at 12:00pm
Libary Knitters
Hugh Embry Library
People who enjoy working with yarn, here's your place to meet, share and
enhance your knowledge! Bring a brown bag lunch, if you wish.
Hugh Embry Library14215 Fourth Street, Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 567-3576
Wed, May 21st and Wed May 28th at 6:30pm
Hugh Embry Chess Club
Hugh Embry Library
Enjoy chess out on the main floor from 7-8 pm! We have chess sets, or bring your own.
Hugh Embry Library
14215 Fourth Street, Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 567-3576
Thurs, May 22nd at 10:00am
Senior Games
Land O'Lakes Library
Join us for fun and games at the library. Meet new people while playing cards, board games, or challenging video games.
Land O'Lakes Library
2818 Collier Parkway
Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 929-1214
Thurs, May 22nd at 6:00pm
Knitting Club
New River Library
Learn basic knitting techniques. Please bring a pair of size 8
knitting needles and a ball of #4 yarn. This club is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
New River Library
34043 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33543
(813) 788-6375
Fri, May 23rd at 2:00pm
Senior Cinema and Popcorn
Hugh Embry Library
Seniors and adults, enjoy recently released movies with popcorn! Free thanks to Friends of Hugh Embry Library.
CALL 352-567-3576 for the movie title!
Hugh Embry Library
14215 Fourth Street, Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 567-3576
Sat, May 24nd at 2:00pm
Chess Club
Land O'Lakes Library
"The Game of Kings"...Chess! Join us to play chess and learn the basics from our volunteer teacher. All ages and skill levels welcome. Bring your favorite chess set or use a library chess set.
Land O'Lakes Library
2818 Collier Parkway
Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 929-1214
Wed, Jun 4th at 11:00am
Alzheimer's Association/Caregiver Support
Land O'Lakes Library
This program will explain the services and support available for patients with dementia.
Land O'Lakes Library
2818 Collier Parkway
Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 929-1214
Also, many branches offer book discussions and technology programs (such as an introduction to windows 8, an introduction to ipad, and a tablet Q & A).
