Florida Weekly: Providing a safety net for seniors during tough times

Florida Weekly: Providing a safety net for seniors during tough times

In times of crisis, communities find strength in people and people find strength in their communities.

Regardless of your age or experience, I think everyone will agree that this past year has been the most challenging we have ever experienced. In response, the Naples Senior Center board, staff and volunteers have joined with our community to be a resource for older adults in Collier and southern Lee Counties.

Across our community, seniors represent a key source of strength and resilience. Each of us at Naples Senior Center witnessed this firsthand as we worked with those 60 years of age and older to stay safe, connected and experience good times during the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic. We all became stronger as we worked together to not only survive, but to thrive, during the global health crisis.

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