SWFL Geriatric Care Management, LLC

03/04/2026

🧠💪 Caring for someone else starts with caring for YOU.

Join us for Powerful Tools for Caregivers — a free, 6-week virtual workshop designed to help caregivers reduce stress, boost confidence, and connect with community resources. Whether you're supporting a friend or relative, this series offers practical strategies to care for yourself while caring for others.

🗓 Mondays April 6–May 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET
📍 Online via Zoom

👩‍🏫 Instructors: Lois Kohler & Tiah Thompson
✅ Learn to manage emotions like guilt and anger
✅ Improve self-care habits
✅ Build confidence navigating support systems

📲 Register today: tiah.thompson@aaaswfl.org | 239-652-6941

Sponsored by Elder Affairs Florida & Area Agency on Aging for SWFL

03/01/2026

Our A Matter of Balance workshop has a new start date — and there’s still time to join us. This award‑winning program helps older adults and caregivers learn practical strategies to manage concerns about falling, build confidence, and stay active. Open to all Lee Health Parkinson Program participants.
🗓 New Dates: April 3 – May 29, 2026
⏰ Fridays, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
📍 Cape WellWay, 609 SE 13th Ct, Cape Coral
No class on April 17
👥 Instructors: Lois Kohler & Adam Sedwick

You’ll learn how to:
• view falls as controllable
• set goals to increase activity
• reduce fall risks at home
• build strength and balance through gentle exercises

To register, contact Lois Kohler at 239‑652‑6954 or lois.

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/long-distance-care/

Building a team, communicating well, and getting access to medical, legal and financial information are key to long-distance caregiving.

02/16/2026

📝 Understanding Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs)

When a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan is canceled—whether through non‑renewal, termination, or consolidation—you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

This chart breaks down when SEPs begin, when they end, and when your new coverage can take effect, helping you navigate your next steps with confidence.
💬 Have questions about your options? SHINE is here to help.

Call 866‑413‑5337 for free, unbiased Medicare counseling.

02/13/2026

https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/respite-is-self-care-for-family-caregivers/

Respite care and self-care is essential for preventing caregiver burnout, how Aging Life Care® Managers can help you find the right support.

02/11/2026

Protecting older adults starts with awareness. If something feels off — speak up. Florida law requires anyone who suspects elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation to report it, and you don’t need proof to make a call.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first.

To report concerns 24/7, contact the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873 or submit a report online: https://reportabuse.myflfamilies.com/s/

Every report helps keep our seniors safe.

If you see something, say something.

02/07/2026

🛡️ Protect your personal information from medical identity theft.
Scammers may pose as Medicare or Social Security to steal your details—but remember, they will never contact you out of the blue to ask for your Medicare or Social Security number.

If you notice suspicious calls, unexpected bills, or think someone may be using your medical information, you’re not alone. Your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) can help you spot, stop, and report fraud.

📞 Call 866‑413‑5337 for free, confidential assistance.

01/30/2026

NEW Program Alert: Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
🧠 We’re excited to introduce a brand‑new training opportunity for our community. Learn how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health challenges — and connect someone to the support they need.

📅 February 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
💻 Virtual on Zoom
📋 Includes 2 hours of self‑paced learning + 6.5 hours of live instruction

You’ll build confidence, learn the ALGEE Action Plan, and become a certified Mental Health First Aider.

📧 Register: tiah.thompson@aaaswfl.org
📞 239‑652‑6941

01/22/2026

https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/navigating-changes-what-to-know-when-aging-brings-new-realities/

Families facing aging-related changes don’t have to navigate alone. Learn how Aging Life Care Managers provide clarity, planning, and peace of mind.

01/15/2026

❄️ This winter, check in with your loved ones—and their mail. Unopened Medicare notices, bills, or unexpected donations could signal fraud. The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is here to help. Call your local SHINE/SMP office at 866-413-5337 for free, confidential support.