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A woman-led, grassroots nonprofit organization who empowers aging people to THRIVE! We are a think and act tank that empowers people as they age.

10/28/2026

Is your Medicare plan still working for you, or just renewing out of habit?

Medicare Open Enrollment is happening now, and the deadline is Monday, December 7. Any changes you make take effect January 1, 2027.

Plans change every year. Premiums, covered prescriptions, and which doctors are in-network can all shift. Before December 7, take a few minutes to ask:
✅ Are my doctors still in my plan?
✅ Are my prescriptions still covered, and at what cost?
✅ Have my health needs changed this year?
✅ Am I getting all the help I qualify for?

That last question matters more than many people realize. Many older adults and people with disabilities on a limited income qualify for programs that lower their costs but have never applied.

Through our Bridge Program, our team can help you apply, at no cost, for:
💊 Medicare Part D Extra Help (LIS) to lower prescription drug costs
🏥 Medicare Savings Programs and Medicaid to help pay for health care
🍎 SNAP (formerly food stamps) to help with groceries

SoFIA is proud to be an official NCOA Benefits Enrollment Center, so you’re getting trusted, one-on-one support.

👨‍👩‍👧 Caregivers, this one’s for you too. If you help a parent or loved one manage their care, call with them or on their behalf. A short conversation now could mean real savings next year.

📞 Call us at 954-484-7117

Know someone who should see this? Share it or tag a caregiver in your life.

10/27/2026

SoFIA is a women led organization and some of our very own volunteers have been diagnosed with breast cancer, so this one is personal. 💗

Here's a fact many people miss: breast cancer risk goes up with age. Most breast cancers are found in women 55 and older.

If you're on Medicare, Part B covers a screening mammogram once every 12 months for women 40+, with no upper age limit. You pay nothing if your provider accepts Medicare assignment.

Age is not a reason to stop screening. Talk with your doctor about what's right for you.

🎀 Tag a mother, aunt, friend or neighbor as your reminder to book a screening. You might be the nudge she needs.

10/23/2026

What happens when a Senior and a 7-year-old sit down with a book? 📚
Both of them grow.

Through SoFIA Foster Grandparent Program, our volunteers have helped 750+ children learn reading and life skills. The kids gain a mentor. The volunteers gain purpose and connection.

This is what "rethinking systems for longer lives" looks like: sharing the wisdom of our Seniors with the next generation.

Help us match more volunteers with more kids across South Florida.
👉 Donate today: thesofia.org/donate

10/22/2026

Question for all the caregivers: what's one thing you wish someone had told you on day one?

Some of the answers we've heard are:
• You're allowed to ask for help before you're exhausted...
• Write down symptoms and good days. Doctors need the pattern.
• Your loved one is still in there, even on hard days.

Whether you're caring for someone with dementia, a veteran, or a parent who just needs more help than before, your wisdom could be exactly what another caregiver needs to hear today.

👇 Share your advice in the comments.

10/21/2026

Many people have never heard of Lewy body dementia (LBD). Yet it affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans, and it's the second most common type of neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer's.

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month, let's clear up a few myths.

Had you heard of Lewy body dementia before today? Tell us in the comments.

10/13/2026

7 in 10.
That's roughly the chance someone turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care, according to the U.S. Administration for Community Living.

Most families don't talk about it until a fall, a diagnosis or a hospital discharge forces the conversation. By then, choices are fewer and stress is higher.

It's Long-Term Care Planning Month. Here are 5 gentle ways to start the talk with a parent or partner

10/08/2026

Seniors in south Florida receive technology training through weekly classes, individualized support, Help Desk assistance, and our famous monthly Tech Talk workshops.

When an older adult can access their own MyChart lab results or refill a prescription online, they stay independent longer. That's health literacy in action.

Your support keeps these classes free.

10/07/2026

More doctor visits, test results and refills now happen on a screen. So understanding technology is critical to your health.

SOFIA offers regular tech classes to help older adults become more familiar with all of the technology they need to make sure they have a full understanding of the health.

If you or someone you know should attend the next class email [email protected] to get on the list

10/01/2026

October is a big month for many families.

🩷Breast Cancer Awareness Month
📖 Health Literacy Month
🏠 Long-Term Care Planning Month
🧠 Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month

Each one touches the people we serve: seniors learning to navigate telehealth, families planning care for a parent, caregivers who need a break.

Since 1970, The SoFIA has helped older adults in Broward County and across South Florida thrive as they age. We serve 1,500+ people a year, and every service starts with a gift from someone like you.

This month, will you help us kick things off?
👉 Donate today: thesofia.org/donate

09/30/2026

Today is the International Day of Older Persons and at SoFIA, we see what longevity really looks like every day.

It looks like Roslyn, one of our volunteers. She uses music as a pathway to joy, connection, movement, memory and meaningful living.

More than 500 older adults volunteer, just like Roslyn give of their time and talents to volunteer with us every year. They aren't a population to be managed. They're mentors, teachers and leaders.

Rethinking systems for longer lives starts with one idea: older adults belong at the center of their communities, not the edges.

👇 Who's an older adult who shaped your life or career? Tag them or tell us about them in the comments.

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PO Box 121624
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33312

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19544847117

Website

http://www.thesofia.org/

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