Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging

• Alzheimer's Association - A good resource for persons seeking general information, caregiver resources, and medical information about Alzheimer's disease.
• American Society on Aging - A professional organization working towards enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families
• Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) - AGHE was established in 1974 to advance gerontology as a field of study in institutions of higher learning.
• Gerontological Society of America (GSA) - Promoting the study of aging for 54 years.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA) - Founded in 1950, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society, and future generations.
  • National Council on Aging (NCOA): Resources and Support for Older Adults Living Alone: A Comprehensive Guide (2023)
• National Institute on Aging (NIA) - One of the National Institutes of Health, the NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education.

• Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology (FAAST) - FAAST is a program designed to provide assistive technology to Floridians with disabilities and their loved ones. This program offers a range of activities, including device loans, demonstrations, reutilization, and training, to ensure Floridians have access to the latest in assistive technology. Additionally, FAAST provides information and assistance, as well as a financing program available state-wide. Regional demonstration centers are located across the State of Florida.
• Florida Department of Elder Affairs - The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through eleven Area Agencies on Aging, which operate as Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs).
  

• Alzheimer's Association - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter - The Alzheimer's Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter serves 16 counties with education and support as well as raising funds for research.
• Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida - The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is a nonprofit organization serving older adults (age 60-up) and adults with disabilities serving Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota counties.
• Baker Senior Center Naples - Baker Senior Center Naples offers programs and services at their senior center that include dementia respite support, geriatric case management, mental health services and a food pantry.
• Bonita Senior Center - Center programs include education, health screenings, exercise and wellness programs, travel, social activities, computer training, nutritionally balanced congregate senior lunch program.
• Collier Senior Center: Golden Gate - Collier Senior Center Golden Gate is dedicated to providing comprehensive services, information, and resources for seniors and caregivers.
• The Dubin Center - The Dubin Center has been providing dementia-specific programs in our community for over three decades.
• United Way ReUnite Program - ReUnite is a community-based collaborative between United Way and law enforcement agencies in Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties. It is offerd free of charge for children and vulnerable adults who may be prone to wandering or becoming lost.

If you would like to sign up to receive your county specific alerts, you can register at one of the following links for your corresponding county. 

• Collier County Alerts
• Charlotte County Alerts
• DeSoto County Alerts
• Glades County Alerts
• Hendry County Alerts
• Lee County Alerts
• Sarasota County Alerts