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Brevard County Board of County Commissioners OLDER AMERICANS MONTH Resolution
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to celebrate the enormous contributions of our older citizens in the strengthening and prosperity of Brevard County: and
Multigenerational households on rise in Brevard
Signs that more families are living in multigenerational households were evident on the Space Coast before U.S. Census data confirming the trend was released Wednesday.
Senior TranServe Volunteer Opportunity
Senior TranServe is looking for a volunteer Area Coordinator for the South region (West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Micco, Barefoot bay, and vicinities) The volunteer driven, door to door transportation service provides rides for aging ambulatory seniors 60 years and older who have no viable means of transport, to medical facilities, grocery stores and other needed [...]
Aging Matters In Brevard aids those struggling with day-to-day tasks
Cindy Flachmeier is president/CEO of Aging Matters In Brevard. Some of Brevard County’s most vulnerable residents, particularly older and disabled adults, aren’t able to cook a meal, much less take care of a house or travel to medical appointments.
Aging Matters in Brevard (formerly Community Services Council) is a private, not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation. We are dedicated to helping our aging community enjoy happy, healthy, active, and secure lives.
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Aging Matters in Brevard Plans 6th Annual Passport to Wines Around the World Hosted by Miller & Hurt Financial Group Serving the Matters of Aging Since 1965
March 15, 2013, Cocoa, FL – Aging Matters in Brevard (http://agingmattersbrevard.org/) will present the 6th Annual Passport to Wines Around the World, hosted by Miller & Hurt Financial Group, on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Space Coast Convention Center Holiday Inn, 301 Tucker Lane in Cocoa at 6:00 pm. The evening promises to be [...]
Aging Matters in Brevard announces Meals on Wheels will host Mayors for Meals Campaign on March 20, 2013
Contact Name Phone: 321.806.3740 (O) 770.778.6636 (C) Email: Lwells@agingmattersbrevard.org Cocoa, FL – Mayors in Brevard County will partner with Aging Matters in Brevard and the local Meals on Wheels program to call attention to senior hunger in our community. “Mayors for Meals” is a national initiative designed to raise public awareness and recruit new volunteers. [...]
Aging Matters in Brevard appoints new director of the Brevard Community Kitchen
“Aging Matters in Brevard announced that Tom Kammerdener has been appointed the director of The Brevard Community Kitchen. Kammerdener comes with a wealth of experience within the food services industry, having spent the past 19 years at Health First Corporation where he was instrumental in providing food services for Holmes Regional Medical Center, including inpatient, [...]
February 10 USA Today Article: Meals On Wheels
Spending cuts could derail Meals on Wheels ‘Program feeds homebound and disabled seniors, the USA’s ‘hidden hungry.’ MELBOURNE, Fla. – While delivering food here every week, Meals On Wheels volunteer Charles Kuhn says he helps serve as “the eyes and ears” of eight struggling households in two mobile home parks. One man on his delivery [...]
Reduced Background Checks Should Encourage Meals On Wheels Volunteers
A 2010 Florida state law requiring all volunteers working with seniors and other vulnerable people to undergo extensive background checks has been modified. From the AARP article: AARP Florida was among the advocacy groups that fought for two years to ease the requirements. In April, Gov. Rick Scott (R) signed a bill lifting the screenings [...]
Save the date for: Passport to Wines
On April 20, 2013, Aging Matters in Brevard will host the sixth annual Passport To Wines Around the World fundraiser. The event will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. at the Space Coast Convention Center (Holiday Inn, 520 & I-95), 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, FL 32926. Guests will sample distinctive wines by Florida Wine & [...]
Brevard’s 2nd Annual Festival of Wreaths Gala
From Monday, December 10th through Friday, December 14th wreaths and other holiday decorations will be available to preview and to bid on, with a closing Gala event Friday evening from 5:00–8:00. The gala is holiday themed and will include wine and beer, heavy hors d’oeuvres, extravagant desserts, entertainment, pictures with Santa and closing of the [...]
Passport To Wines Around the World
On April 21, 2012, the Miller and Hurt Financial Group will host the fifth annual Passport To Wines Around the World fundraiser for Aging Matters in Brevard. The event will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. at the Space Coast Convention Center (Holiday Inn, 520 & I-95), 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, FL 32926. Guests [...]
Movies at the Sunflower House
Our Friday Afternoon at the Movies series runs every Friday at 1PM. We offer a movie and refreshments. This program is donation based. Anyone who is interested can call (321) 452-4341 to find out which movies are showing.
