Elder Options

06/01/2026

It’s Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! The week everyone can learn about protecting yourself, your friends, and your loved ones from scammers.

There are a lot of ways to participate so stay tuned in all week to the SMP page for different ideas to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud.

06/01/2026

Today is the day! Let's kick off . with other Area Agencies on Aging from across Florida. . Hear from experts about the different ways you can keep your information safe and secure. Join us by registering here: https://agingresources-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tcmMMOnZTVOkyquC_tPLlQ

06/01/2026

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week begins tomorrow. The most effective way to stop Medicare fraud from happening is to prevent it in the first place.

For situations you can't prevent, learning how to detect potential fraud, errors, and abuse is very important.

If you find something concerning on a Medicare statement or accidentally give out your Medicare information, report it! Don't hide it and don't be ashamed. Scammers are really good at what they do and the SMP is here to help. Call your local SMP at 1-800-262-2243.

05/30/2026

Aging Well: Balance, Fall Prevention, and Gut Health missed our latest Older Americans Month online session? Don’t worry, the replay is live!

Join Wendy Bonilla (Elder Options) and gut microbiome expert Dr. Bikash Sahay (University of Florida) as they break down how physical mobility and internal nutrition work together to help you "Champion Your Health."

What you’ll learn:
- Easy strategies and community programs to improve your balance and prevent falls.
- How aging impacts your gut health and the essential nutrients your body needs.

👉https://youtu.be/75y1aDBiH4A?si=ND_tJDF70J3WAgCP

Watch now to pick up some incredible, easy-to-use tips for healthy aging. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share with a friend who wants to live stronger and healthier!

Celebrate Older Americans Month with our expert-led session on how ...

05/29/2026

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week starts in just a few days! Make sure you are ready to detect, protect and report scammers! Check our our SHINE offerings this month! Register online at www.agingresources.org

05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Elder Options Older Americans Month Tea Party at ElderCare of Alachua County. We had an incredible time coming together to celebrate our senior community and discuss what it means to "Champion Your Health."

A very special thank you to our Master of Ceremonies, Elder Options CEO, Katina Mustipher, and our guest speakers for sharing their time, wisdom, and updates with us:

🎤 Mayor Harvey Ward, City of Gainesville, FL - Government

🎤 Kenneth "Chip" Overstreet, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

🎤 Debbie Sahay, Director of ANCHOR

We also want to give a huge shoutout to our fantastic sponsors, The Queens Arms: Gainesville's One and Only Traditional British Pub, for preparing delicious Yorkshire Tea, yummy tea sandwiches, and bringing lots of tasty treats!

Also - thank you to all of our attendees! Seeing your smiling faces (and some fantastic tea party hats!) made the day truly unforgettable. Thanks for sharing your gratitude, your wisdom, and your afternoon with us. We'll be sharing some more of those gems soon! Let’s keep championing our health every single day! 👇 Drop your favorite moments or pictures from the tea party in the comments below! 📸

05/28/2026

What is your best Medicare fraud prevention tip? Share yours in the comments! Then, be sure to join the SMP on Monday, June 1st, at 11 a.m. ET for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! to see what SMPs around the country recommend as their Medicare fraud prevention tip.

05/28/2026

Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to learn more about the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program and see if you qualify.