Senior Resource Alliance - SRA Florida

For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we’re inviting you to a virtual workshop to learn about common scams that target older adults. The free session on June 10 at 10:30 a.m. will cover the red flags you should be aware of and how to protect your finances and private information.

Sign up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jH8BxONdT2GeKJgARJD59w #/registration

Do you have an older loved one who needs help with their electric bill?

This Family Wellness Month, make sure they’re safe and cool with EHEAP – a Senior Resource Alliance program that distributes up to $2,000 that can go toward paying disconnection fees.

Apply now at 407-514-1800 and read this WFTV Channel 9 article to learn more about the benefits:

Central Florida seniors can get up to $2,000 in utility bill assistance this summer “The summer months can quickly become dangerous — particularly for members of our aging population"

📢SCAM ALERT📢

Medicare loses around $60 billion to fraud every year, with many criminals targeting beneficiaries.

On June 1 at 10 a.m., join Florida Senior Medicare Patrol for a free virtual workshop about this prevalent and costly issue. Register now: https://shorturl.at/iX2sh

Want to make a difference? Become a SHINE volunteer!

On June 4 at 11 a.m., join Senior Resource Alliance’s FREE virtual information session to learn how you can help Medicare beneficiaries in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties make informed healthcare decisions.

Register for our workshop:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SHINE Virtual Volunteer Recruitment. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join our Virtual SHINE Volunteer Presentation to learn about rewarding volunteer opportunities helping seniors and individuals with disabilities understand their Medicare benefits.

Research shows that older adults are seeking social interactions, but deep connections can be difficult to form for those in hospitals and care facilities.

This May, Senior Resource Alliance President & CEO Karla Radka and Honey's Mini Therapy Adventures visited 35 Orlando to talk about their new partnership, which is providing equine therapy to our aging population.

Meet miniature horses Sugarfoot and Dumpling and learn how they’re boosting senior wellbeing:

Mini Horses Combating Senior Isolation Honey's Mini Therapy Adventures is teaming up with the Senior Resource Alliance to bring joy to local seniors. We look at how these therapy mini horses are providing vital comfort and helping combat isolation in old age.

As we celebrate Older Americans Month, Senior Resource Alliance encourages aging adults to take charge of their wellbeing through our free programs in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties.

Our dedicated team can help you start your health journey through tai chi classes, fall prevention courses and chronic disease management workshops.

Interested in signing up? Call our Elder Helpline at 407-514-1800.

Right now, Senior Resource Alliance President & CEO Karla Radka is speaking before the Senate Special Committee on Aging to advocate for the Sandwich Generation – those who are balancing the daily challenges of looking after their parents and children.

Listen live as Karla discusses these members of our community – who make up 29% of caregivers and need our support:

Caught in the Middle: Supporting Families in the Sandwich Generation | United States Senate Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Special Committee on Aging

On May 13, Senior Resource Alliance President & CEO Karla Radka will go before U.S. senators to share a common struggle among Central Floridians and people across the country: caring for an older loved one and their children.

These community members – known as the Sandwich Generation – often face mental, physical and financial challenges, but they shouldn’t walk this path alone.

Watch live as Karla advocates for their needs on Capitol Hill at 3:30 p.m.: https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/caught-in-the-middle-supporting-families-in-the-sandwich-generation

Caught in the Middle: Supporting Families in the Sandwich Generation | United States Senate Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Special Committee on Aging

Fraudsters are turning to artificial intelligence to develop phishing scams that are increasingly difficult to identify.

This trend is posing a significant risk to our growing senior population, with WUFT News reporting that older adults who lose money to these schemes often grapple with mental and physical complications.

Stay informed on how to guard yourself from crooks: https://www.wuft.org/public-safety/2026-04-22/phishing-scams-have-long-targeted-floridas-seniors-ai-raises-the-stakes?_amp=true

Senior isolation is rising nationwide and demands action.

This May, we launched a new partnership with Honey's Mini Therapy Adventures to bring trained miniature horses to older adults in hospitals and care facilities – providing a therapeutic experience through a lens of compassion.

Read WFTV Channel 9's story about how these visits generate meaningful results:

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/miniature-horses-bring-comfort-seniors-central-florida/N5U5RNWV7ZEJPAVQWUGQPZU4PI/