Seniors

The program can assist older adults in St. Johns County with up to $500 on their current or past due utility bills and rent or mortgage.

Duval County is opening a hotline for seniors who are dealing with stress and anxiety due to COVID-19. The phone line is funded by the city of…

University of Florida Health Jacksonville hospital received COVID-19 testing kits from the state government, and now they’re hoping to test seniors and…

Two health clinics on Jacksonville’s Northside will be transformed into what are called Health-Smart Holistic Health and Wellness Centers for senior…

As with any other older adults, LGBT seniors face the typical challenges of aging, but because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, they are at…

In October of 2005, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Pierce was patrolling part of Orlando’s Orange Blossom Trail.“It was a high crime, high drug…

This week, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. (JCCI) will release the results of its "ReThink Aging" study into finding ways to maximize the quality of…

Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. (JCCI) recently launched their latest initiative, Re-Think Aging. This citizen-based inquiry aims to give the public…

Despite having the highest number of residents aged 65 and older of any state, Florida is near the bottom of a new AARP survey on the state of U.S. senior…

Even without the gem-encrusted tiara on her head, Mikayla Stanfield is walking a little taller this year.The 17-year-old will begin her senior year in…