Broward Coalition on Aging
Working Together to Improve the Quality of Life for Seniors
Monthly Meetings
BCOA meets the 2nd Thursday
of each month
Currently, due to the pandemic,
general monthly meetings are VIRTUAL on Zoom
Optional informal networking starts at 8:15am
Meetings run at 8:30am – 10:00am
Meetings include:
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat, Self-Introductions and an Educational Presentation on an Elder Issue or a topic of Professional Development.
In addition, BCOA hosts monthly Live & In-Person Members Only Gatherings (varied days, times) including Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Self-Introductions, Food & Drinks, and Socializing.
First-Time Guests may be invited depending on the location
Look for monthly emails with a registration link. If you are not yet a BCOA Member,
Click to JOIN BCOA
NEXT MEETING: Thu, May 9, 2024
BCOA Monthly
Networking & Education Meeting
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat, Self-Introductions,
Educational Presentation:
Navigating Our Complex Healthcare System
Click below for
Virtual Networking & Education Meeting:
Register for 05-09-24
For so many people, being diagnosed with a serious or chronic disease disrupts their entire life and can come with crushing financial and social problems. People find themselves facing huge medical bills, needing help understanding their insurance coverage or finding a plan that works for them, or making hard choices about whether to fill prescriptions or buy groceries. Learn how to work with individuals and families to solve these issues and help them become better advocates for themselves.
About the Presenter
Alan Balch, PhD
Alan Balch is the chief executive officer of Patient Advocate Foundation and National Patient Advocate Foundation.
Alan has nearly 15 years of executive leadership in the nonprofit sector, with an emphasis on consensus-building and collaboration. Prior to joining NPAF, he served as the vice president of the Preventive Health Partnership, a national health promotion collaboration between the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, and the American Heart Association. Prior to his work with the Preventive Health Partnership, Alan was the executive director of Friends of Cancer Research.
He has led numerous federal advocacy efforts at the legislative and regulatory level. For example, he helped to organize and lead a coalition that successfully fought for improvements in the regulatory process for the review of cancer drugs at the Food and Drug Administration. He also contributed to the development of key federal policies related to the Affordable Care Act.
Alan serves on the executive board of the Patient Advocate Foundation and National Patient Advocate Foundation, and serves on the board for Fight Colorectal Cancer. He is also is a member of the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Wellness and Health Promotion Advisory Committee and serves on the advisory board for both the Patient Resource Cancer Guides and the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.
He earned his doctorate in environmental studies with a concentration in political economy from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He holds a master’s degree in environmental sciences from the University of Texas in San Antonio and graduated cum laude with a BS in biology from Trinity University in San Antonio.
BCOA Live & In-Person Lunch Gathering
Thursday, May 30, 2024
11:30am – 1:30pm
Golden Bell Senior Living
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
and open to Current BCOA Members & First-Time Guests Only
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Register for BCOA In-Person Lunch Gathering 05-30-24
Questions: [email protected]
BCOA May Sponsor
Golden Bell Senior Living’s Independence
Hall and Williamsburg Landing offers
boutique independent and assisted living
in the heart of Wilton Manors
954-665-7024
More Fun Photos Coming Soon
from other BCOA Live & In-Person Gatherings
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- May 9, 2024
- May 30, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024
Previous Meetings
See some photos below from previous Live & In-Person Gatherings
Click to view MORE PHOTOS from previous gatherings
NOT YET A BCOA MEMBER?
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Questions: [email protected]
Please Note: In-Person events have space limitations and priority is given to our Current BCOA Members.
Depending on the space guidelines from our gracious hosts, First-TIme Guests may be invited to REGISTER or
First-Time Guests may request space on the WAITING LIST and will be notified if space is available.
BCOA Members look forward to meeting new guests each month and hope we’ll be able to confirm your registration.
Thank you for your cooperation
Garden Plaza has hosted BCOA monthly breakfast meetings until COVID-19 necessitated a move to virtual meeting. We appreciate their support.
Garden Plaza at Inverrary offers a dynamic retirement lifestyle in a beautiful independent living and assisted living community. Residents enjoy resort-style surroundings and premier services and amenities, with helpful associates to take care of life’s tedious details such as housekeeping and maintenance.
Located in Lauderhill Florida, Garden Plaza’s climate features warm temperatures and ocean breezes year-round so residents can enjoy outdoor activities including golf at numerous courses in the surrounding community and an on-campus putting green.
Assisted living residents are also provided aid in activities of daily living to ensure their well-being. Garden Plaza of Inverrary accommodates a diverse range and changing set of senior needs, all in one location. The continuum-of-care campus offers not only independent living and assisted living, but also skilled nursing and rehabilitation services through Life Care Center at Inverrary.
Professional staff at each location work with each resident’s individual needs while also encouraging them to live the most independent and fulfilling life possible. Garden Plaza provides nutritious, gourmet meals in elegant dining rooms as well as social and educational programs, wellness programs, beauty salon and barbershop, a jacuzzi, a library, cozy lounge areas and more.
With safety and well-being as a #1 priority, the campus is equipped with a 24-hour emergency response system. This service is closely monitored by on-site staff to aid in providing security and peace of mind. You are invited to tour this senior living community to discover how it can be an ideal fit for you or your loved one.
BCOA Collaborates with TRIAD Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:30am
TRIAD Meetings are currently on hold due to the pandemic
BCOA is a unique organization where you’ll find opportunities for networking, information sharing, satisfying community service projects, and most of all – enduring connections and camaraderie.