RSVP

Escambia County

Mid-Month Blast

March 2023

Lunch and Learn

Prescription Drug Safety for Seniors

Thursday, March 30

11 AM to 1:00 PM

CDAC Behavioral Health Care

3804 North 9th Avenue

If you are 55 or better, please join us for the March Lunch and Learn program at CDAC Behavioral Healthcare. Denise Manassa, the Director of Community Prevention, will present a workshop on "Prescription Drug Safety for Seniors."

Learn how to avoid becoming a statistic!

Did you know 40% of older adults 65+ take five or more medications?
Did you know one in six older adults may be at risk for harmful drug interactions?
Did you know older adults who fail to take their medications properly are 76% more likely to experience overall health decline?

Lunch participants will learn how to safely manage their prescription drugs by knowing, taking, and keeping their medications safe. Denise will also share tips on working with your doctor and pharmacist on medication management, plus what to do when medications are administered to you at the hospital.

This event is free for RSVP AmeriCorps members and their guests who are 55 and better. Pre-registration is requested.

FREE WEBINAR

Showing Honor and Finding Peace:

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Wednesday, March 29 @ Noon - 1 PM

VITAS Healthcare is offering a special Zoom event to recognize and give thanks for all who served during the Vietnam War including those who were wounded, gave their lives, or went missing.

Please join featured presenters: (1) Jim Crigler, acclaimed author and Vietnam Veteran; (2) John Butler, Board Chair Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association; and (3) Larry Hetu-Robert, VITAS Healthcare Bereavement Manager and Veterans Liaison.

The Florida Veterans Support Line

We've Got Your Six

For veterans and their loved ones who don't know where to turn, the Florida Veteran's Support Line is there to help. Call and speak to a fellow veteran who can provide information, referrals, emotional support, and more to veterans.

Dial: 1-844-MyFLVET 1-844-693-5838

Grief Support Series*

Wednesdays at 5:00-6:30 PM

March 29, April 5 and April 12

West Florida Public Library

239 N Spring Street | Pensacola

Join staff from VITAS Healthcare for a series on Disenfranchised Grief.

This is grief that has not been publicly acknowledged or mourned. It can leave the griever feeling unsupported and isolated. This type of grief includes but is not limited to illness, memory loss of a loved one, job loss/retirement, divorce, suicide, pet loss, or illness to name a few.

To reserve your spot, email Emily Sheehan, VITAS Bereavement Services.

* This event is not sponsored or endorsed by West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.

Short Term Volunteer Opportunity

Tax season is in full swing.The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at United Way of West Florida could use more volunteers!

The current VITA volunteers, some of them RSVP members, are already doing amazing work to prepare taxes and secure refunds for our neighbors who might otherwise struggle to make ends meet. But there are so many others who could benefit from VITA's services.

Your help is needed to reach them. Previous experience is not required. The necessary training and IRS certification will be provided.

Want to Volunteer?

Click this LINK

Need Tax Help?

Appointments are available by calling 211.

Click this LINK

for a list of VITA sites.

Want to File for Free?

You can also file your taxes for free

on your own.

Go to myfreetaxes.com

Questions?

Email Mike Eveland

UWWF Financial Stability Manager

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is an AmeriCorps Seniors initiative for folks who are 55 and better. Volunteers are matched with non-profit organizations to share their time and talent with neighbors needing support.

More Information

Contact the RSVP Manager at janet.mccoy@uwwf.org