Click this link for 2007 Federal Income Tax Information For Elders
This website is devoted to those fortunate enough to be a
˜Golden One˜, which are the members of our population aged 60 and over, and the caregivers, social workers, advocates, friends, and family members that serve them. The events that occurred on September 11, 2001 were tragic. Our nation lost freedoms formerly taken for granted. Sometimes, older adults also lose freedoms taken for granted. This can include eating a hot meal each day, cleaning their home, mowing their yard, and taking a bath. Our goal is to preserve their dignity. We want our older adults to remain in their own homes or environment. The older adults in our community are the history and foundation of our country, our community and our family. So, let us keep them where they belong − among family, friends, and caregivers. The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida was created in 1978. We are one of eleven Area Agencies on Aging in the State of Florida. The Older Americans Act of 1965, reauthorized in 2000, established Area Agencies on Aging and defined their role in the aging network. The agency receives funding from the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs. The funding consists of both federal and state funds. The agency serves seven counties including Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota. We contract with a care coordinator within each of the seven counties. The care coordinator, or case manager, assesses each client to determine his/her service needs. Then, the care coordinator determines if the client is eligible to receive services within the program funding administered by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida. We have 24 full time employees that are charged with program compliance, quality assurance, and economic effectiveness. Each is an expert in their field. Their primary role is to assure clients are receiving effective services, choices in service providers, and care managers are effectively managing their consumer caseload. Our website is designed to assist you in learning about our programs and the possible ways we can help our older adults remain independent and in their environment. Feel free to browse this website. If you continue to have questions, then e-mail me at . We hope to hear from you soon.