A Seniors Guide to Cancer by Asbestos.com
Older adults are learning more about cancers and other health risks that might affect them. Age is the most significant risk factor for developing cancer. People 65 and older comprise 60% of all cancer patients. To raise awareness, we recently published a Seniors Guide to Cancer that covers topics like wellness tips, the importance of seeing a doctor, and preventive measures:
https://www.asbestos.com/cancer/senior-cancer-guide/
Since seniors make up around 80% of those diagnosed with mesothelioma and it takes anywhere from 20-50 years after exposure to occur, we have created a great guide for mesothelioma as well:
https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/
As a Central Florida-based organization, informing our community and our state about the dangers of asbestos is part of our mission and core values.
Community Connections Workshops - Presented by Orange County Neighborhood Services Division and City of Orlando Office of Communications & Neighborhood Relations
The Community Connections Workshop Series consists of monthly workshops usually held on the second Saturday of each month. The workshop series is designed to inform, connect, and involve citizens with a variety of topics to help make them effective neighborhood leaders. The workshops are a partnership between Orange County Government and the City of Orlando and provides a great opportunity for neighborhood leaders to interact and learn from one another. To register, use the links on their website.
To register, go to ocfl.net/CommunityConnections.
The iLead Series from the City of Orlando - YOUR interactive neighborhood training source.
iLead is a comprehensive program that provides YOU with the tools to inform, connect and involve your neighbors through a series of guides, videos, webinars and workshops. These tools cover topics such as how to effectively hold meetings, how to utilize a variety of communication tools and how to engage the next generation of leaders.
Visit the website at: www.cityoforlando.net/ocnr/ilead
Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division of Orange County, FL
Offering resources and programs to help Orange County neighborhoods and communities.
Visit the website at: www.ocfl.net/Neighborhoods
State of Florida Department of Health Public Swimming Pool Forms
Click on the links below to download the PDF forms from the Department of Health for operations of public swimming pools:
Application for a Swimming Pool Operating Permit
Notice of Resurfacing of Public Swimming Pool
Food Stamps for Seniors on Social Security
Seniors and others who receive Social Security can indeed qualify for food stamps. For any adults who are over 60 or have a disability, there are two conditions that must be met. First, your net income must be equal to or less than the federal poverty line (FPL) – which varies by state. Second, your assets must be $4,250 or less.
Check out the guide at retireguide.com/social-security/benefits/food-stamps-for-seniors.
Another helpful resource is the Medicare Grocery Benefit, which is another great program for seniors: retireguide.com/medicare/medicare-advantage-plans/grocery-benefit