FORT MYERS — The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL), the state’s designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Southwest Florida, remains closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Its Elder Helpline, 866-413-5337 or 866-41-ELDER, is being operated by a neighboring Area Agency on Aging during regular hours of operation, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clients are important to the agency, especially during this time of need. Voicemail messages will be returned in the order they are received.

To request well-being checks for family members and friends in Lee County, please call 239-477-1000.

The American Red Cross can assist in helping you connect with loved ones at 1-800-733-2767.

You can also visit missing.fl.gov/es to report missing individuals

If you wish to help financially, visit aaaswfl.org/how-to-help/donate/. Your donations will go to AAASWFL’s Agnes Laitinen Unmet Needs Fund. This fund assists older adults and adults with disabilities in crisis when no other resources are available.

About Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization serving Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota Counties. AAASWFL is the state’s designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Southwest Florida. The organization is committed to connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity. More information is available at www.aaaswfl.org or by calling the toll-free Helpline at 866-41-ELDER.