South Florida Institute on Aging

South Florida Institute on Aging A woman-led, grassroots nonprofit organization who empowers aging people to THRIVE! We are a think and act tank that empowers people as they age.

7 in 10.That's roughly the chance someone turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care, according to the U.S. ...
10/13/2026

7 in 10.
That's roughly the chance someone turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care, according to the U.S. Administration for Community Living.

Most families don't talk about it until a fall, a diagnosis or a hospital discharge forces the conversation. By then, choices are fewer and stress is higher.

It's Long-Term Care Planning Month. Here are 5 gentle ways to start the talk with a parent or partner

Seniors in south Florida receive technology training through weekly classes, individualized support, Help Desk assistanc...
10/08/2026

Seniors in south Florida receive technology training through weekly classes, individualized support, Help Desk assistance, and our famous monthly Tech Talk workshops.

When an older adult can access their own MyChart lab results or refill a prescription online, they stay independent longer. That's health literacy in action.

Your support keeps these classes free.

More doctor visits, test results and refills now happen on a screen. So understanding technology is critical to your hea...
10/07/2026

More doctor visits, test results and refills now happen on a screen. So understanding technology is critical to your health.

SOFIA offers regular tech classes to help older adults become more familiar with all of the technology they need to make sure they have a full understanding of the health.

If you or someone you know should attend the next class email [email protected] to get on the list

October is a big month for many families.🩷Breast Cancer Awareness Month📖 Health Literacy Month🏠 Long-Term Care Planning ...
10/01/2026

October is a big month for many families.

🩷Breast Cancer Awareness Month
📖 Health Literacy Month
🏠 Long-Term Care Planning Month
🧠 Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month

Each one touches the people we serve: seniors learning to navigate telehealth, families planning care for a parent, caregivers who need a break.

Since 1970, The SoFIA has helped older adults in Broward County and across South Florida thrive as they age. We serve 1,500+ people a year, and every service starts with a gift from someone like you.

This month, will you help us kick things off?
👉 Donate today: thesofia.org/donate

09/30/2026

Today is the International Day of Older Persons and at SoFIA, we see what longevity really looks like every day.

It looks like Roslyn, one of our volunteers. She uses music as a pathway to joy, connection, movement, memory and meaningful living.

More than 500 older adults volunteer, just like Roslyn give of their time and talents to volunteer with us every year. They aren't a population to be managed. They're mentors, teachers and leaders.

Rethinking systems for longer lives starts with one idea: older adults belong at the center of their communities, not the edges.

👇 Who's an older adult who shaped your life or career? Tag them or tell us about them in the comments.

SOFIA offers respite care so caregivers can rest, recharge, and keep showing up for the people they love.You can't pour ...
09/24/2026

SOFIA offers respite care so caregivers can rest, recharge, and keep showing up for the people they love.

You can't pour from an empty cup. Let us help you fill yours.

If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, contact us to get support [email protected]

"I love my mother. I also haven't slept through the night in three years."This is the truth of Alzheimer's caregiving. I...
09/23/2026

"I love my mother. I also haven't slept through the night in three years."

This is the truth of Alzheimer's caregiving. It's not just memory loss, it's the spouse, the adult child, the family member who becomes a full-time caregiver overnight, often with no break in sight.

Caregiver burnout is real. And it's one of the biggest hidden costs of this disease.

This Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we want every caregiver reading this to know: taking a break isn't selfish, it's necessary. Through SofiaCare, SOFIA offers respite care, training, and advocacy so caregivers can rest, recharge, and keep showing up for the people they love.

You can't pour from an empty cup. Let us help you fill yours.

If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, contact us.

September is World Alzheimer's Month.Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's and behind every one of them i...
09/22/2026

September is World Alzheimer's Month.

Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's and behind every one of them is a family doing their best to hold it all together.

That's why SOFIA's Got Talent wasn't just a fun night out. It's a night that funds real support: companionship, assistance with government benefits and respite care for families navigating Alzheimer's every single day.

Talent on stage. Impact behind the scenes.

There's a statistic we don't talk about enough: loneliness can be just as deadly as smoking 15 ci******es a day, and it'...
09/17/2026

There's a statistic we don't talk about enough: loneliness can be just as deadly as smoking 15 ci******es a day, and it's one of the biggest risk factors for su***de among older adults.

That's exactly why events like SOFIA's Got Talent matter. Every performance, every laugh, every moment of connection is a reminder that our isolated older neighbors are seen, valued, and not alone.

Because at SOFIA, companionship isn't just a nice to have it's a lifeline.

There's still time this month to be that lifeline:
- Donate to help us keep connecting isolated seniors to community
- Volunteer your time as a companion

Because everyone deserves to thrive as they age and no one should feel like they're aging alone.

👉 Learn more or get involved at thesofia.org

The applause at SoFIA's Got Talent wasn't just for the performances.It was for the courage it takes to step back into co...
09/15/2026

The applause at SoFIA's Got Talent wasn't just for the performances.

It was for the courage it takes to step back into community after feeling invisible.

For a lot of older adults, that's the harder act, not the singing or the dancing, but showing up at all. Isolation has a way of convincing people that no one would notice if they stopped.

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and for older adults, loneliness is one of the biggest hidden risk factors, one that rarely gets talked about the way it should.

That's exactly why our Senior Companion Program exists: to make sure no senior in our community is facing that alone. A regular visit. A familiar voice. Someone who checks in.

If you know a senior who could use a friend, or you're looking for a way to give your time to something that truly changes a life, visit www.thesofia.org/sofia-care-services to get started

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