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 Member 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 Apr 10 2025
BCOA Monthly Virtual
Networking & Education Meeting
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat, Self-Introductions,
Educational Presentation
Healthy Communication
with Older Adults:
Understanding & Respecting Differences
About The Program
Healthy Communication with Older Adults:
Understanding & Respecting Differences
Effective communication with older adults is a vital skill for professionals serving seniors requiring patience, empathy and adaptability.
This presentation will explore communication and reflective thinking and address differences in communication styles. Without stereotyping the elderly population, we will learn to address common barriers like sensory and cognitive changes, and generational and cultural differences.
Using skills to build rapport allows us to handle diverse situations, foster connection with dignity and respect, and build trust.
About The Presenter
Debra Orbuch Grayson, MS, LMFT
Debra Orbuch Grayson received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education & Behavioral Disabilities from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland-College Park.
Ms Orbuch Grayson has over 35 years of experience providing individual, marital, family and group therapy and blends her clinical skills with her experience as an educator. She provides training, consultation and clinical supervision, and Debra published a book entitled, “Building Healthy Family Relationships: A Workbook for Parents and Stepparents”.
Working from a Family Systems Model she recognizes that each family and individual is unique, and that change comes from addressing the dynamics and interactions among members of a system. Debra’s work strengthens her clients’ relationships by providing tools, support and encouragement to help sustain their growth.
BCOA Live & In-Person Lunch Gathering
Wed Apr 30, 2025
11:30am-1:30pm
Broward County Library:
N Regional/Broward College Branch
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd; Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Registration is Required
Register for In-Person Lunch Gathering 04-30-25
Registration is Open to
Current BCOA Members and First-Time Guests ONLY
Questions? [email protected]
April 2025 Monthly Sponsor: All Dry Services of Parkland
Attend Apr 10 and/or Apr 30 and connect with Deon Jack
At All Dry Services of Parkland, we don’t predict — we prepare, because we expect the unexpected, with services available 24/7 for emergencies
754-364-0859
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- May 8, 2025
Previous Meetings
Photos from recent
Networking Lunch & Training
It was an amazing opportunity for participants
to network and connect with elder care, nonprofit and business professionals.
Sponsored by
Broward Coalition on Aging
and
Florida Association of Nonprofits
Training provided by Visuals by Momo
Lunch provided by Welcome Back Home Care
Thank you to all of the volunteers that day
and to all those who attended this event.
Click below to:
VIEW THE VIDEO
Please Note: Adjust your Volume, There is Sound on the Video
More Fun Photos Coming Soon
from other BCOA Live & In-Person Gatherings
See some photos below from previous Live & In-Person Gatherings
Click to view MORE PHOTOS from previous gatherings
NOT YET A BCOA MEMBER?
Perhaps you’ll want to Join BCOA and enjoy all of the membership benefits
JOIN BCOA
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.