Volume 33, Number 2 “Published Three Times a Year” May - August 2006

Eleven Seniors were honored at the 23rd Annual Broward Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast on May 25. Pictured (top row, left to right) are: Reverend James Gooden, Tamarac; Edith Lederberg, Executive Director, Aging & Disability Resource Center; Commissioner and former Margate Mayor Joseph Varsallone; Jean Thompson, Fort Lauderdale; Marie Long, Coral Springs; and Sunny Wein, Tamarac. Bottom row are: Shirley Strassler, Tamarac; Judith Armstrong, Fort Lauderdale; June Sragow, Hollywood; Robert Millikan, Coconut Creek; Frieda Kramer,Coral Springs; and Helen Landers, Fort Lauderdale. Check pages 8, 9, 10, and 11 for additional coverage.

Elite Eleven Enter Senior Hall of Fame

ABOVE: State Representative Eleanor Sobel (left) and Carole Green, Secretary, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, joined Ms. Lederberg for a photo opportunity after the Secretary’s Lunchtime Plenary, “State of the State and Aging,” at the Broward Aging Network Conference.

LEFT: Tuesday’s Lunchtime Plenary featured Laura Feldman, Grassroots Organizer, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Pictured with Ms. Feldman (left) is BANC Chair Elizabeth Lombardo. More conference photos are on pages 6 and 7.

Annual Aging Conference Attracts Superlative Speakers

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The anticipated call came, as I entered my home, on the afternoon of a

sunny Saturday, July 1. The message was from my beloved Norman Abramowitz’ Family. He was gone, and suddenly, the sky outside became dismal, as if even nature were ready to mesh with my tears in a salute to a superb senior, an ardent advocate, and a passionate politician. “Stormin Norman,” my “General Yamashita,” whose phone messages would often began “Lederberg, what’s new?” and ended “Take care of yourself, you hear me?” had joined Heaven’s angels, and the world, especially Tamarac, would have to move forward without his counsel and creativity.

I met my treasured associate in the mid 1980’s when I visited his office in Tamarac City Hall to seek matching funds for the Area Agency. My impressions were mixed, for this lauded leader wanted more than budgets on paper - he craved conversation commingled with historic banter about New York, the Marines, his beautiful wife Claire and yes, even at our initial encounters, his children and their offspring. The Mayor and I became Brother and Sister, way back when.

Norman was elected to the Senior Hall of Fame in 1992, received an appointment by then-President Bill Clinton to the Policy Committee for the 1995 White House Conference on Aging, and continued to merit accolades politically, as well as socially, here, there, and everywhere his presence was felt. The Commissioner, Mayor, and above all, Family Patriarch, had the unique charm to be enticing, coupled with the strongly

evident leadership to merit respect on all levels, from every segment of society.

Even when terminal illness overcame his being, Norman Abramowitz refused

to surrender. He appeared at the May 23rd Annual Broward Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast, simply because the “General” promised me he’d attend. With Claire at his side and pride in his words, my long time Advisor greeted the multitude who came to his table just to share their sentiments, seek

his opinion, and/or demonstrate their respect.

During the month of June, I spoke to Mayor Abramowitz several times a week, and became painfully aware of the

sadness in Claire’s words. I knew that time was no longer our ally, and the great voice soon would be stilled forever.

Yet strangely, as I sit in my living room, very early on the morning of Sunday, July 2, and watch a summer storm obliterate the sun’s rising to kiss the day, I sense “General Yamashita’s” message, clearly in my mind and heart. “Take care of yourself, you hear?”

I will heed your message, Norman Abramowitz, for now, with you and Mayor Vicki Coceano both in Heaven, the real heroes of humanity have turned another indelible page in history. Your legacy will reside permanently in the minds, hearts, and deeds of those who follow, now and forever. Semper Fi, until you died.

Edith Schaffer Lederberg Executive Director

ABOVE: (Left to right) Longtime friends, Arlene and Mayor Sam Goldsmith, shared some memorable moments with Mayor Norman and Claire Abramowitz and County Property Assessor Lori Parrish (standing) at the May 23rd Annual Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast. Mayor Goldsmith was elected to the honor in 1999, and Mayor Abramowitz was selected in 1992.

TIME RECORDS LIFE’S MEMORIES AND PASSAGES

The Summer months carry the customary waves of heat and

presence of rainstorms to which we have become accustomed. The knowledge that hurricane season is our constant companion creates an acute awareness among the Board and Staff that we must prepare for the potential, as well as be ready to react immediately if warnings are broadcast by the media and shared by the network of responders who stand on guard to the disastrous blows nature can reap upon humanity.

We are proud of our Staff, the Projects, the County, and Municipalities, along with all others who accept their role as responders in the aftermath of destruction. Mid August has come and gone without incident, but the season merits and will continue to receive our respect.

Our new “Home,” located at 5300 N. Hiatus Road in Sunrise, is nearing completion! The Building is beautiful, accessible, and accommodating to the needs of Broward’s Aging and Disability Resource Center, especially the Elder Helpline which will be our greatest strength toward assuring the availability of “one-stop shopping” and a “no wrong door” entrance to the computerized would of senior services and problem solving.

Construction should be complete prior to the year’s closure, and a long time dream will metamorphosise from the selection of a brush laden site into the realization of a beautifully furnished campus. Many minds, hands, abilities, and hearts have blended to produce a recipe for success that has strengthened, and continues to reinforce our foundation.

During over 32 years of our presence in Broward County, we have encountered challenges, upsets, and victories. The beneficiaries of our existence always have been Older Americans who seek to live their retirement years with merited dignity. Changes in methodologies of doing business are inevitable, but without sufficient resources to effect alterations, we cannot successfully arrive at the goalline and team to achieve victories for Older Americans.

William Edelstein, PresidentAreawide Council on Aging

Presidential Perspective:Scoring Points Assures Winning Seasons

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Areawide Council Attends Annual Aging Network Conference

Leaders Commemorate Historic Election

Broward County Mayor Ben Graber (far left) join Board Member Representative Matthew Meadows (Hall of Famer 2005, second from right) and his wife, Charley, and Board Member Jack Tobin on the dais at the Broward Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast on May 25. The Mayor chaired the Elections Committee this year.

The Areawide Council on Aging Board of Directors are evident in attendance, as well as advocacy endeavors at events like the Aging Network Conference. The following were present this year (left to right): Robert Tomasulo; 2nd Vice President Carmen McGarry; Audrey Millsaps; 1st Vice President Rickey Pine; and Mary Todd, Parliamentarian.

Volunteers are Key to the Portal of the Spring Fling Yard Sale

LEFT: Friends from LogistiCare Solutions, in Miami, volunteered their assistance during the all day sale. Pictured are (top row, left to right): Myra Orifice; Jennifer Cuesta; Marcela Delvalle; Aggie Dominguez; Sharon DeVlugt; and Gary Dirda, Healthcare Manager. Down, in front, is Nancy Sanchez.

There was plenty of sunshine as the Aging & Disability Resource Center

held its 1st Annual Spring Clean Fling Sale, a yard sale benefiting senior services in Broward County on June 3 at the Coral Plaza Retirement Residence in Margate.

The event featured both new and used items for sale, as well as refreshments, vendors, and a group of dedicated volunteers making sure this fundraiser was a success, including ADRC Staff and Advisory Council Members. Overall, more than $2,500 was raised from the sale.

LEFT: Mrs. Fontaine (left), President of the Florida Arcade Association, donated precious time, enthusiasm, energy, and resources toward the event. She helped assure the availability of a large circus tent, as well as food and beverage contributions for the fundraiser.

ABOVE: Sale organizers included (left to right): Campbell Epes, Executive Director, Coral Plaza Retirement Residence; Diane Korth, Fundraising Committee Co-Chair, Advisory Council; Chris Miller, Public Relations Coordinator, ADRC; Gale Fontaine, Member, Advisory Council; Brie Parks, Admissions Director, Coral Plaza Retirement Residence; Lillian Kirschenberg, Fundraising Co-Chair, Advisory Council.

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Public Forum Features Best Interests of Seniors

ABOVE: Speaking on behalf of the ADRC were (top row, left to right): Pepi Dunay, Vice President of Community Relations, United Jewish Community of Broward County; Frieda Caldes, Project Director, Southeast Focal Point Senior Center; and Shirley Snipes, Planner/Grant Writer, ADRC. Bottom row are: Elizabeth Lombardo, Programs Director, ADRC; Dr. Steven Weisberg, Vice Chair, ADRC Advisory Council; and Fred Bellis, Chair, Advisory Council

LEFT: State Representative Eleanor Sobel (second from left), District #99, in Broward County, was the selected recipient of the 2006 Legislative Advocacy Award of the Year, by the Florida Council on Aging. Pictured (from left to right) are: Gail Weisberg, Board Member, FCOA; Representative Sobel; Edith Lederberg, Executive Director, ADRC; and Yolanda Rodriguez, President, Florida Association of Service Providers.

ABOVE: Members of the ADRC Advisory Council, Project Directors, and Board of Directors attended and participated at the recent Public Hearing, held at the Southeast Focal Point Senior Center. Pictured (left to right) are: Treasa Brown, Director, Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer Care Center; Mary Macomber, Legislative Chair, Advisory Council; Bill Metcalf, Director, Broward County Elderly & Veterans Services; Diane Korth, Member, Advisory Council; Helen Ferreri, Director, Noble A. McArtor Senior Day Care Center; Bob Tomasulo, Member, Areawide Council on Aging; Yolanda Rodriguez, Director, Northwest Focal Point Senior Center; Barbara Prager, Executive Director, Coast to Coast Legal Aid; and Alicia Schindler, Director, deHoernle Alzheimer’s Pavilion.

INSET: Joining the group are Geri Freedman (left), Director of Social Services, Miramar Satellite Senior Center, and Peggy Miller, Executive Director, Broward Meals on Wheels.

Approximately 85 people attended an Aging &

Disability Resource Center Public Hearing, held at the Southeast Focal Point Senior Center in Hollywood, on Wednesday, August 2.

The forum’s prime purpose was to collect public comments on the funding allocations and services currently being provided to Broward elders, as stated in the proposed 2007 ADRC Strategic Plan of Operation.

During the event, participants were provided the chance to speak on related topics such as the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative, Medicaid Waiver Programs, Community Care For the Elderly, the Older Americans Act, and other local senior programs.

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Aging Network Conference Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Senior residents, their caregivers, community advocates, and professionals gathered at the Broward Community College

North Campus for the 25th Annual Broward Aging Network Conference, held on May 8 and 9.

“Pointing You in the Right Direction,” the Aging & Disability Resource Center’s slogan, was incorporated as this year’s theme. The two-day conference featured a variety of workshop sessions, exhibitors, and raffle drawings.

ABOVE: This year’s recipient of the Nettie Baron Gross Memorial Gerontology Scholarship, of $500, was Natasha El Farghali (center), Fiscal Officer, ADRC. Presenting her with the award was Hazel Hass, daughter of Nettie Baron Gross, and Larry Calderon, President, Broward Community College.

ABOVE: Audrey Millsaps (left), Board Member, Areawide Council on Aging, is pictured with Dr. H. Murray Todd, Neurologist, and his wife, Mary Todd, Parliamentarian, Areawide Council on Aging. Dr. Todd, an accomplished speaker, presented “Understanding Dementia” at BANC.

LEFT: The Morning Plenary, on Tuesday, May 9, was titled “Caregiving and Family Support.” Introduced by Joyce Karney (far left), Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Family Center, Inc., the session featured (left to right) Carol Eikhorn, ARNP, Parkinson’s Program Coordinator, Northridge Medical Center; Betsy Pegelow, MSN, Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged; and Gail Gannotta, LPN, Senior Intervention Manager, ADRC.

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ABOVE: The Broward Aging Network Conference was a huge success thanks to generous sponsorship funds contributed by a range of corporate sponsors. Representing their organizations are (left to right): Nancy Ackerman, Transitioning Lifestyles & Changes; Ari Friedman, Home Watch Caregivers; Della McCurdy, Florida Power & Light; Carla Tanner, Catholic Charities; Kathy Vanderbeck, Neurological Institute, North Broward Medical Center; Deborah Rand, Rand Eye Institute; Susan Wodnicki, Diana Food Group; Karen Pelham; Department of Elder Affairs; George Milzer, Senior Resource Guide; and Larry Calderon, Broward Community College.

Sponsors Assure Another Successful Learning Experience

ABOVE: Stephen Ferrante, Director, Broward County Elderly & Veterans Services, and Marlene Wilson, Director, Broward County Human Services Department, covered “Wilma and Other Infamous Disasters,” for the Monday, May 8, Morning Plentary.

ABOVE: Representing the corporate sponsors were (left to right): Gale Fontaine, President, Florida Arcade Association; Vilma McKay, Administrator, Memorial Adult Day Care Center; and Elizabeth Davis, Community Services Manager, Evercare at Home.

ILLUSTRIOUS ELEVEN WELCOMED TO

Since 1978, a total of 289 superlative seniors have been elected to membership in the Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees were recognized for their service to Broward County during

commemorative ceremonies, held Thursday, May 25. More than 400 advocates of all ages were present to salute the elders.

Graciously sponsoring this year’s event were: AvMed Health Plan; Florida Power & Light; Four Corners Bingo; Holy Cross Hospital; LogistiCare Solutions; New York Life; North Broward Hospital District; Rand Eye Institute; Synalovski Gutierrez Romanik Architects, Inc.; University Hospital; Waste Management; and the Areawide Council on Aging.

RIGHT: Frieda Kramer (left), a resident of Coral Springs, was honored by 1st Vice President Rickey Pine (Hall of Fame 1997). Ms. Kramer has volunteered her time and talents with the SHINE (Serving Health Insurance needs of Elders) Program since 1997, becoming a Local Coordinator a year later. She also has assisted senior residents at St. Andrews Towers, is a member of SHINE’s Speaker’s Bureau; and is a Past President of the Broward County Ladies’ Summer Golf League.

LEFT: Fort Lauderdale resident Judith Armstrong (left) was inducted by Evelyn Glasser (Hall of Fame 2004). Judith’s ongoing commitment to the MediVan Health and Community Services’ MediVan Project has directly resulted in the provision of critically needed primary medical care and prescription medicines to Broward’s uninsured, low-income, elderly community.

RIGHT: Reverend James Gooden (right) is pictured with his wife, Evelyn Smith Gooden (Hall of Fame 1991, center), who inducted him during the ceremony, and their daughter, Edith Gooden-Thompson, SHINE Coordinator. Mr. Gooden has contributed countless hours to: the Broward Schools Biracial Committee; the City of Fort Lauderdale Redevelopment Committee; the Planning Committee for the North Broward Hospital District’s Seventh Avenue Family Health Center; and others. In 1998, he was named Pastor Emeritus of the Church of God Temple.

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LEFT: Board Member Audrey Millsaps (Hall of Fame 1996, right) was delighted to present newly inducted June Sragow. Ms. Sragow, a Hollywood resident, has volunteered the past eight years at the Southeast Focal Point Senior Center, where she instructs participants in American History and Current Affairs. Ms. Sragow also assists tutoring non-English speaking seniors. She also devotes a considerable amount of her free time to Hospice of Southeast Florida.

RIGHT: Robert Millikan (left), of Coconut Creek, is the face of the Breakfast Club at the Northwest Focal Point Senior Center. Thanks to Robert’s enthusiasm, many of the congregate lunch site participants have enjoyed breakfast for the past eight years. Mr. Millikan is beloved by both seniors and staff, and his humble services and friendship have been rewards to all blessed by knowing him. North Lauderdale Mayor and Board 3rd Vice President Jack Brady (Hall of Fame 2004) presented Robert with his Hall of Fame Pin.

LEFT: Helen Landers (left), of Fort Lauderdale, has served several volunteer roles in Broward County. She is: Chair of the Florida Education and Employment Council for Women and Girls; President of the Broward County Women’s History Coalition; and Broward’s Official Record Keeper. Ms. Landers was inducted by 2nd Vice President Carmen McGarry (Hall of Fame 2004).

RIGHT: Coral Springs Medical Center is lucky to have Marie Long (left), of Coral Springs, as a volunteer! She has devoted the past 15 years to providing the facility with clerical support within various departments. Ms. Long was honored by Nat Goren (Hall of Fame 2005), Director of Media Relations and Community Affairs at North Broward Hospital District.

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THE BROWARD SENIOR HALL OF FAME

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INDUCTION BRINGS SMILES TO ELECTEESRIGHT: Shirley Strassler (left), of Tamarac, averages more than 300 service hours per year to the City of Tamarac. Examples of her work include: collecting canned goods; shopping for food and clothing for those residents in need during the holidays; and helping the senior program with special events. Ms. Strassler is pictured with Past President Theodora Williams (Hall of Fame 1994).

LEFT: Jean Thompson (left), of Fort Lauderdale, was recognized by Board Member, Representative Matt Meadows (Hall of Fame 2005), at the Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast. Thompson has provided countless hours of her time, since 1982, serving the “throwaways of society” and the homeless. She has helped restore the dignity of alcoholics, drug addicts, the mentally ill, and others across Broward.

RIGHT: For the past 20 years, the City of Margate has been blessed by the abilities of Joseph Varsallone (left), who has served in the capacity of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Commissioner. He also has donated several years, as a Board Member, for the Alzheimer’s Family Center and is active with the Broward League of Cities. This leader and advocate was inducted by good friend City of Tamarac Commissioner Marc Sultanof (Hall of Fame 1996).

LEFT: Members of Sunny Wein’s (second from left) Family attended the ceremony. The Tamarac native was honored for her volunteer work with the City of Tamarac. Ms. Wein has volunteered more than 26 years of service. She assists with Project SAFE (Senior Access for Emergency) and helps distribute the annual flu shots. Sunny was recognized by the City of Tamarac as Volunteer of the Month in September of 2004.

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PRICELESS PEOPLE PROVIDE PLAUDITS TO SENSATIONAL SENIORSRIGHT: Local leaders appreciate the Senior Hall of Famers whose volunteer commitment has enriched life and its living for everyone touched by their presence in Broward County. (Left to right) State Senator Nan Rich, Representatives Kenny Gottlieb and Eleanor Sobel, Edith Lederberg, and Pompano Beach Mayor John Rayson continue to advocate for augments in funding services and programs beneficial to Older Floridians.

LEFT: Hall of Famers Jean Johnson and Betty Priscak join Ms. Lederberg shortly after delivering the Invocation and Flag Salute during this year’s event. Both women were inducted in 2005. They represent the true spirit of volunteerism.

Broward Leader Praised by Her Peers

Presenting Marlene A. Wilson (center), Director of Broward County Human Services Department, with the “Edith S. Lederberg Wisdom in Action Award” are (left to right): John Gargotta, Executive Director, Senior Volunteer Services; Ms. Lederberg; and County Commissioners Diana Wasserman-Rubin and Lois Wexler.

For their dedication and service to the community, more than 1,000 active senior volunteers were

applauded at the Senior Volunteer Services’ Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, which was held on May 17.

The volunteers have recorded over 366,000 hours of service while helping needy children, frail senior citizens, people suffering with a disability, and other nonprofit and public agencies throughout the county.

Marlene A. Wilson, Director of Broward County’s Human Services Department, was presented with the second “Edith S. Lederberg Wisdom in Action Award” for her advocacy and long-term commitment to assisting elder Floridians.

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Blue Foundation Awards Advocate

The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida, the

philanthropic affiliate of BlueCross and BlueShield of Florida, recently presented a $50,000 grant to the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County.

This generous contribution will help sustain Broward’s Elder Helpline, an Information & Referral Service available to elder county residents, over the age of 60, and persons, 18 and older, with severe and persistent mental illness. The grant also will help maintain the ADRC’s bilingual staff and update computer and telephone systems, as well as expand current information and technology services.

The ADRC Grant is one of 11, awarded by the Blue Foundation, to community outreach programs across Florida.

ABOVE: Gail Gannotta (far left), Senior Intervention Manager, ADRC, displays her vehicle, filled with non-prescriptive medical supplies, to Representatives of BlueCross BlueShield of Florida and the Blue Foundation. Pictured with Ms. Gannotta are (left to right): Tony Benevento, Board Member, Blue Foundation; Martha Garcia, Member, Blue Foundation Employee Review Team; Roberta Huffman, Director of Small Groups & Consumer Markets, BlueCross BlueShield; and Dr. Frank Astor, Medical Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Florida.

Nearly Ready For Occupants

The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Broward County is preparing to relocate to a new “Home,” by January 1, 2007. The new facility is located on Hiatus Road, approximately two blocks south of Commercial Boulevard in Tamarac.

Notable News at the ADRC

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Staff Suffers Hart Breaking LossIn September of 2001, shortly after the Area Agency tragically

lost its Fiscal Director, Noble A. McArtor, Richard Hart was hired for the financial leadership position. Mr. Hart recently announced his leaving the Aging & Disability Resource Center to accept the Operations Director responsibilities at the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach Treasure Coast.

The ADRC Staff regards Richard as an extremely caring, capable, and gentle man who is certain to benefit the needs of his employer and those fortunate to work with him.

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LEFT: Mr. Hart displays his farewell cake with the other Fiscal Staff Members (left to right): Natasha El Farghali,newly-named Fiscal Officer; Meredith Marks, Accounting Clerk; and Vivian Wallace, Accountant.

Agency Welcomes Aboard New Faces

Seven new Staff and Project members learned more about the Aging & Disability Resource

Center during a June 9 Orientation Session. Leading the session, Executive Director Edith Lederberg educated the following capable students (top row, left to right): Heather Felice, Northeast Focal Point I&R Coordinator; Patti Callender and Callie San Antonio; ADRC I&R Specialists; and Jennifer Grable, Broward Meals on Wheels (BMOW) Social Worker. Front row are: Amparo Fidalgo, Triage Specialist, and Yanique Dunkley and Almena Gordon, BMOW Social Workers.

Five ADRC Elder Helpline Staff Members were rewarded for passing the Certification

for Information & Referral Specialists for Aging by AIRS (Alliance of Information & Referral Systems), which acknowledges competence in the I&R field. The examination was administered in July. Amy Parks (far left), Elder Helpline Administrative Assistant, congratulates the recipients (left to right): Nilda Urbistondo, Elder Helpline Supervisor; Sara Marchelli; I&R Specialist; Eartha Dumond; Benefits Counselor; and D.J. Kanapa and Martha Martin, I&R Specialists.

Certification Achieved

Spotlight on Seniors Tunes Into SHINE, Storms, and Memory Issues

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Spotlight on Seniors, the Aging & Disability Resource Center’s monthly television program

featuring hostess Edith Lederberg, continues to educate and entertain viewers on a variety of topics that are of special interest to Broward’s senior population. The broadcasts may be viewed every Saturday morning, from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and Sundays, from 9 to 9:30 a.m., on Comcast Cable’s Local Public Access Channel 12. The show, sponsored by North Broward Hospital District and Comcast, will initiate its 21st year of broadcasting in September.

April’s show (top photo), “SHINE: Volunteers Light the Path to Understanding,” featured Edith

Gooden-Thompson, SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Volunteer Coordinator, and Scott Solomon, SHINE Liason. The two discussed Medicare Part D, as well as other health insurance issues affecting Broward seniors.

In May, the guest was Marlene Wilson (center), Director of Broward County Social Services. Her

program, “Hurricanes: Preparedness, Impact, and Recovery - A Community Collaboration,” dealt with the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma, as well as how the county is preparing for the current and future Hurricane Seasons.

The June show centered on veteran “Spotlight on Seniors” guest Dr. H. Murray Todd (bottom),

an eminent Neurologist in Broward County. Dr. Todd and Ms. Lederberg addressed “Memory Disorders: Centering on Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia” during the taping.

Future guests include Mayor Jack Brady, City of North Lauderdale, and Mayor Beth Flansbaum-

Talabisco, City of Tamarac, in September, as well as Broward Senior Hall of Famers Reverend James Gooden and Mrs. Evelyn Gooden in October.

Marlene Wilson, Director of Broward County Social Services, and Edith Lederberg, ADRC Executive Director

Dr. H. Murray Todd, Neurologist, and Ms. Lederberg

Scott Solomon, SHINE Liasion, and Edith Gooden-Thompson, SHINE Coordinator

The Aging & Disability Resource Center is administered by the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc. All programs are funded under Titles III-B, III-C, III-D, III-E, III-F, V, and VII of the Reauthorized Older Americans Act, Florida’s Community Care for the Elderly and Home Care for the Elderly Acts; and Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Legislation; Medicaid; and Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, State of Florida, and the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County.

Newsletter funding was provided through the benevolence of BlueCross BlueShield of FloridaAging & Disability Resource Center5345 NW 35th AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33309Christopher Miller, EditorEdith Lederberg, Executive Director

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14th Annual Conference on the Minority Elderly

September 28, 2006North Broward Medical Center

201 East Sample Road, Pompano BeachTo register, please call Amy Parks,

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18th Annual Swing for Seniors Golf Tournament

October 28, 2006Arrowhead Golf Club

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and advertising information, please call Chris Miller

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20th Annual Broward Alzheimer’s Coordinating Conference

November 17, 2006North Broward Medical Center

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Grant Sustains I&R ComponentRepresentatives from BlueCross BlueShield of Florida presented a $50,000 check, on behalf of the Blue Foundation, to the Aging & Disability Resource Center during the August 10 Board of Directors Meeting. Pictured (front row, left to right) are: Shirley Snipes, Planner/Grant Writer, ADRC; Edith Lederberg; William Eldelstein, President, Areawide Council on Aging; Martha Garcia, Manager of Senior Service Operations and Blue Foundation Employee Review Team Member; and Susan Wildes, Assistant Director for Blue Foundation. Back row are: Tony Benevento, Board Member, Blue Foundation; Roberta Huffman, Director of Small Groups and Consumer Markets, BlueCross BlueShield; Dr. Frank Astor, Medical Director for South Florida; and Bruce Middlebrooks, Senior Corporate Communications Consultant.