Welcome
to the Volen Center
The
Volen Center has
proudly served the elder population of Palm Beach County since its
founding in 1968. Seniors of all ages, races, religions, and
socioeconomic status enjoy the benefits of the Center and its
services every day.
The Center offers a myriad of programs designed to bring health,
fun, laughter and companionship into the lives of our senior
citizens – all based on a preventative concept
designed to nurture the mind, body and the spirit and foster
continued good health.
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Alzheimer's Week Ends with Candlelight Observance
At 7:00 pm on Friday, November 19, the Center’s
2010 Alzheimer’s Week observance ended with a Candle Lighting
Ceremony, a moving tribute to families experiencing the burden of
Alzheimer’s disease. Attended by almost 200 people, the ceremony
featured an elegant buffet, a performance by Southern Dance Theater
previewing the 2011 Love
Affair event (to be held in February), and presentations by family
caregivers and others.
The Ceremony was the final event of the week, which featured
presentations on the many forms of dementia, wandering, and genetic
patterns by presenters including Dr. Alicia Facca and
representatives of the University of Miami and caregiving by David
Levy. Hundreds attended the week’s events.
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The
Volen Center has recently been recognized by two Aging Network
leadership organizations for its high quality
of service and leadership in the aging field.
The Center was named “Provider of the Year” at the May 25, 2010,
annual meeting of the Area Agency on Aging
Palm Beach/Treasure Coast. Presented by Jaime Estremera-Fitzgerald,
AAA CEO, and Dr. Alan Sadowsky, Chair, AAA Board of Directors, the
award recognizes the organization that has demonstrated exemplary
leadership and innovation for the betterment of seniors in support
of independent living ...
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Emergency Home Energy Assistance
for Elderly Program (EHEAP)
Need help paying your electric bill?
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Are you 60 and over?
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Is your electricity out?
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Do you have a past due notice?
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Do you live in one of the following zip code
areas?
33426, 33428, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434,
33435, 33436, 33437, 33444, 33445, 33446, 33472, 33473, 33483,
33484, 33486, 33487, 33496, 33498
You may be eligible for
an energy assistance.
Call 561-395-8920,
ext. 299
Sponsored by the Volen
Center, Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/ Treasure Coast, Inc.,
and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs.
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The Volen
Center is pleased to offer "Alternatives/Sage", a program
specifically targeted to address the needs of the Gay and Lesbian Community.
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In the News
Military Family
Support Group Started at Boca Raton Senior Center ...
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www.sun-sentinel.com (Published April 10, 2010 - by Mort
Mazor, Special Correspondent)
The Jewish Federation of South
Palm Beach County has announced Mae Volen Senior Center to manage
Adolph and Rose Levis Alzheimer and Adult Day Care Center ...
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www.jewishboca.org (Published June 29, 2009)
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