Bilirakis to Host Forums to Help Local Seniors
U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis is proud to host his annual senior forum for residents of Florida’s 12th Congressional District. Congressman Bilirakis will provide a brief legislative update on his work to help seniors, including fighting for the preservation of critical programs that support seniors, such as Medicare and Social Security. Also, panelists from federal, state and local agencies will share useful information about: current scams using Artificial Intelligence to prey upon seniors; resources available to assist seniors with basic needs and to live independently in their homes for as long as possible; and updates on research into treatments for cancer, Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease. Due to the geographical size of the district, there will be two senior forums this year. Residents of Florida’s 12th Congressional District are invited to attend either forum; however, RSVP is requested by calling 727-232-2921.
February 22, 2024
10:00 am
St. Leo University Wellness Center
12338 Priory Circle
San Antonio, FL 33576
February 27, 2024
1:00 pm
Plantation Inn, Magnolia Room
9301 W Fort Island Trail
Crystal River, FL 34429
These events are open to the press. A full list of panelists for both events is provided below:
Agenda for Pasco/Hernando Senior Forum
2/22/2024 at 10:00 am
St. Leo University Wellness Center
Welcome
Opening Remarks from Congressman Bilirakis
Senior Scams
5 Minute Presentation on Newest Scams: United States Postal Inspection Service by Damien Kraebel
5 Minute Presentation from FTC on Newest Scams using AI by Anna Burns, Southeast Regional Director (Virtual)
3 Minute Presentation from FCC on reporting senior scams by Timothy Strachan (Virtual)
3 Minute Presentation from CFPB on senior scams by Lisa Schifferle (Virtual)
Breakthrough Research In Diseases Impacting Seniors
5 Minute Presentation on New Alzheimer’s Research by Elisabeth Burnett, MSN, FNP-C, CRRN at USF
3 Minute Presentation on Alzheimer’s support services by Gary Leblanc
5 Minute Presentation on Newest Parkinson’s Research by Dr. Robert Hauser of USF’s Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center
5 Minute Presentation on New Cancer Research and Expansion Project by Dr. Elsa Flores at Moffitt
Resources for Seniors
Presentation on services for seniors through HELP Line by Ann Marie Winter, Area Agency on Aging
Presentation on services for seniors by Caren Castle of MidFlorida Community Services
Presentation on services for seniors by Jeff McKittrick of Pasco County Community Development
Presentation on services for seniors by Brian Hoben of Pasco County Social Services
Presentation on healthcare resources for seniors by Cheryl Pollock of Premier Health Care
Presentation on Medicare options for seniors by Geralyn Fortney of SHINE
Presentation on VDC Program by Debbie Jones and Romona Sutton of VA
Presentation on PACT Act Benefits and other resources by Tommy Robison of Pasco Veteran Services
Presentation on new Elderly Tax Exemption in Pasco by Mike Wells, Property Tax Appraiser
Presentation on Diabetes & Driving Awareness Presentation by Greg Laskoski
Question and Answer Session
Senior Forum Agenda
February 27th at 1:00 pm
Plantation Inn on Crystal River
Welcome
Opening Remarks from Congressman Bilirakis
Senior Scams
Presentation on Newest Scams: United States Postal Inspection Service by Damien Kraebel
Presentation from FTC on Newest Scams using AI by Anna Burns, Southeast Regional Director
Presentation from FCC on reporting senior scams by Timothy Strachan
Presentation from CFPB on senior scams by Matt Pfaff
Breakthrough Research In Diseases Impacting Seniors
Presentation on New Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Research by Dr. Ram Bishnoi of USF Byrd Alzheimer’s Center
Presentation on New Cancer Research and Expansion Project by Dr. Elsa Flores at Moffitt
Community Resources for Seniors
Presentation on Services for Seniors through HELP Line, Leslie Andrews, of Elder Options
Presentation on Medicare options – Victoria Conklin of SHINE
Presentation on services for seniors by Janice Hale of Citrus County Senior Programs
Presentation by Caren Castle of MidFlorida Community Services
Presentation on VDC Program by Debbie Jones and Romona Sutton of VA
Presentation on PACT Act Benefits and other resources by Phil Watson of Citrus County Veteran Services
Presentation on Diabetes -Driving Awareness Presentation by Greg Laskoski
Question and Answer Session