Naples’ elderly population have the same questions as Generation Alpha about the continued threat of coronavirus infection. When will this be over? When can I see my friends again? Volunteer Kathleen Kennedy says she hears those two most in the 20 weekly phone calls she makes to people in Naples Senior Center programs. Jaclynn Faffer, director of the …
Naples Senior Center staff members bring in prepared meals to be distributed among their senior citizen members, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in Naples. Dozens of volunteers at the Naples Senior Center distribute groceries to 30 senior households every Wednesday. >> Click here to view photos. <<
Hoping all are healthy and safe during these extraordinary times of social distancing. The staff misses you and have some words of encouragement for all of our senior center members!
People helping people during the coronavirus crisis. The Naples Senior Center is closing Wednesday, but officials there say they won’t let their seniors down. Lots of them depend on the center to socialize and even to eat. One volunteer is helping them find hope in moments of darkness. ”These volunteers are going way above their …
It’s normally a place buzzing with excitement for older folks, but now, the Naples Senior Center is a ghost town. Just another fallout of the coronavirus, the center, designed to keep seniors from feeling alone, is shutting its doors. Some people even rely on the center to eat. “Granted, I don’t want to get the …
The Women’s Foundation of Collier County is addressing complex women’s issues including isolation, loneliness, and depression through funding of socialization and support programs. >> Click here to read the full article. <<
Naples Senior Center wants to build a two-story complex off Oakes Boulevard but residents of Oakes Estates are objecting to requested zoning changes to allow the project. The Collier County Planning Commission on Thursday will consider two petitions to amend the land use plan and zoning from residential to “community facility” to allow a 30,000-square-foot …
Becky Doane and her husband, Rick, loved traveling. The pair said making memories together has kept their marriage strong. But, when Rick was diagnosed with dementia, it was devastating. “We were too far along in the process,” Becky said, “before it was diagnosed.” But there is a new effort underway that could help families diagnose …
It was a memorable evening for the more than 300 patrons of the Naples Senior Center’s eighth annual Evening for Better Tomorrows, “Motor City Magic: Memories of Motown.” Proceeds from the annual fundraiser, presented by FineMark National Bank & Trust, benefit critical programs and services for older adults. The need is there. Membership in the …
Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that supports seniors and their families in Collier and southern Lee counties, has named Dorrie Karnis as its first Volunteer of the Year. Ms. Karnis has volunteered with the Naples Senior Center since its beginning six years ago. She has served in almost every program that the center offers. The award …
It starts with a diagnosis. “All of the people you know and love still know and love you, but they really cannot understand what’s happening,” said Diane Goldstein. After that, daily life becomes a struggle. “It’s very easy to get very depressed and lonely when you’re a caregiver to an Alzheimer’s patient,” Goldstein said. While …
Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that supports and enriches the lives of seniors and their families in Collier and southern Lee counties, has named Dorrie Karnis as its first Volunteer of the Year. The award was presented to Karnis at the Naples Senior Center’s 8th Annual Evening for Better Tomorrows, “Motor City Magic – Memories …