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FGCU institute on positive aging aims to boost senior industry workforce

Given more than 500,000 people over age 60 live in Southwest Florida, the region is fertile ground to study — and support — seniors.

By Beth Luberecki
| 5:00 a.m. November 22, 2023
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Thomas Felke, executive director of FGCU's Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging, published a study in 2012 on the needs of older adults in Collier County.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Shortages of nurses and teachers in Southwest Florida often get a lot of headlines (and for good reason).

But there’s another shortage that doesn’t get as much attention: the need for health care and social services professionals who work with older adults.

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Beth Luberecki

Nokomis-based freelance writer Beth Luberecki, a Business Observer contributor, writes about business, travel and lifestyle topics for a variety of Florida and national publications. Her work has appeared in publications and on websites including Washington Post’s Express, USA Today, Florida Trend, FamilyVacationist.com and SmarterTravel.com. Learn more about her at BethLuberecki.com.