Aging Matters: Holidays bring ups, downs for seniors
Ronnie Lovler A group of older Gainesville women decided to act independently to combat the possible holiday blues by organizing their own trip to St. Augustine to view that city’s famed “Nights of Lights.” The Facebook group Wise Women of Gainesville posted a notice welcoming those who wanted to jointly rent a bus to see […]
CCE & OAA RFP/RFI Clarification Requests
A Question and Answer document is provided related to requests for clarification about the CCE and OAA RFP and RFI. RFP-RFI Q&A
CCE & OAA Pre-Proposal/Bidders Conference
Elder Options held a CCE & OAA Pre-Proposal/Bidders Conference on December 13, 2024. Links to the Agenda, Request for Clarification Form, and a recording of the meeting are available. Pre-Proposal Conference AgendaRFP Request for Clarification FormPre-Conference Audio Below https://youtu.be/IiEcnO7LSBM
Study shows travel may help delay aging process
As a part of the ongoing Aging Matters series from MainStreetDailyNews Ronnie Lovler Dec 3, 2024 I didn’t plan my recent trip to Spain as something that might be medically mandated, good for my health, or even help me stave off the aging process. In fact, I had a bit of trepidation about the trip because […]
More Seniors Working Past Retirement Age
As a part of the ongoing Aging Matters series from MainStreetDailyNews Ronnie Lovler What was once considered the “golden years” of retirement are now an extension of the working years for many U.S. adults in their 70s and older. People are living longer and, in many cases, working longer, some for personal fulfillment, others to […]
2025-2026 CCE RFP
Elder Options, a designated Area Agency on Aging, announces a Requests for Proposals from qualified agencies interested in providing case management and coordination of home and community-based services to older persons residing in Putnam County. The winning bidder will be designated as the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Lead Agency, receiving the CCE and […]
2025 OAA RFI RFP
Elder Options, a designated Area Agency on Aging, is seeking Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualification from qualified agencies interested in providing an array of supportive, nutrition, and caregiver services under the Older Americans Act (OAA) to older persons residing in Putnam County. Elder Options 2025 OAA RFI
International Fraud Awareness Week
International Fraud Awareness Week, or Fraud Week, was established by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in 2000 as a dedicated time to raise awareness about fraud. The week-long campaign encourages business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education. Fraud is committed […]
Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment
As a part of the ongoing Aging Matters series from MainStreetDailyNews By Ronnie Lovler If you’re over 65 or close to turning 65, you have likely been inundated with mail from insurance companies trying to get you to sign up for their Medicare offerings as open enrollment kicks off on October 15. It’s confusing. Some […]
Remembering Charles Miller
Charles Edward Miller, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Lake City, Florida. Mr. Miller made Lake City his home for the past fifty years and spent many of those years helping the most vulnerable in our community. As Board President of Elder Options, he led our organization through significant transitions and […]
