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Secure Aging Staff Spotlight: Office Manager Kathy Zionkowski

When you call Secure Aging, the friendly, reassuring voice you hear on the line is Kathy Zionkowski, our office manager. Kathy, a native of Philadelphia, has been part of the Secure Aging team for more than seven years. She helps to keep everything (and everyone) running smoothly by answering phones, going through clients’ mail, and…

Spotlight on Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

In this time of great need across Manatee County, Meals on Wheels PLUS plays a critical role in helping others. The Bradenton-based organization does several things to help those in our community, including: The delivery of nourishing meals to the homebound.The Food Bank of Manatee.The Daybreak Adult Day CenterFriendship Dining at two locations.An Enrichment Center…

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: Here’s Why That’s Important for Seniors

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? The role of our mental health has never been more apparent than during these difficult times. Mental health is also an important part of the health for our seniors. Here are some numbers and stats to help show just how and why better mental health…

Creative Ways to Help Seniors Feel Less Lonely During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Many of us have felt cabin fever from stay-at-home orders the past few months due to the new coronavirus pandemic. Even as businesses start to reopen, seniors are recommended to shelter in place to reduce their risk of getting the virus. Nursing homes hit hard by virus outbreaks continue to not allow visitors. All of…

Online and Mail Scams Related to Economic Downturn Continue to Target Seniors

“Pay Advance: Stimulus Improvement.” “Deposit Notice.” “Pay Advance.” “Emergency Funds, COV19 Update.” Are emails with these subject lines filling up your inbox, or the inboxes of seniors in your life? Unfortunately, scammers are using this difficult time to take advantage of people, especially vulnerable seniors. Seniors already are bilked each year out of about $36.5…

Spotlight: Senior Friendship Centers Offers Hotline to Help Seniors Connect With Others

With the current physical distancing and shelter-in-place guidelines in effect, just about anyone can be left feeling lonely. However, seniors have a resource to help them connect with others so they feel less alone. A special program from Senior Friendship Centers allows them to hear a reassuring voice when they need it. The Telephone Reassurance…