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	DOEA "Lunch and Learn" Program The "Lunch and Learn" program, organized by the Bureau of Planning and Evaluation, offers both DOEA employees and the public opportunities to learn about other programs, software or tools, provide information on current events or updates on changes in the Aging Network. Click here to view the program schedule. Click here for past program schedule. For more information, please contact Abbie Messer at messera@elderaffairs.org, phone 850-414-2105.
	Ambassadors for Aging Day March 8, 2012 - The official "Seniors’ Day at the Capitol," bringing together elders and elder advocates from throughout the state to showcase the special contributions of older Floridians. The event is hosted by the Florida Sports Foundation and sponsored by the Department of Elder Affairs and other organizations. Learn more & view photos.
Highlighted Events
	Florida Conference on Aging August 22-24, 2011 Learn more.
	Governor Rick Scott Signs Silver Alert Bill June 24, 2011 - Governor Rick Scott signed into law the Florida Silver Alert Plan, which helps protect Florida’s vulnerable senior citizens. Silver Alerts assist local law enforcement in the rescue of a missing elderly person with a cognitive impairment. (Read the Governor’s press release on www.flgov.com.) Learn more about the Silver Alert Program.
	Elder Abuse Awareness Day Governor Rick Scott has declared June 15th, 2011 Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the State of Florida (also the World Elder Abuse Awareness day), an occasion to focus on building safer communities for Florida's over 4.45 million seniors. It is estimated that every year 2.1 million older persons in America become victims of elder abuse. The Department organizes a presentation and discussion of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation prevention. Learn more about the Elder Abuse Prevention Program.

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