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Support group for Care givers

August 23, 2009 – 10:06 pm

The Caregivers Connection support group for caregivers and their patients meets at Canyon Lake Community Church on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in rooms C5 and C6. Activities are planned for the caregiver and those for whom they are caring. The DVD “Challenges of Caregiving” coping skills will be shown at the August 24 and September 14 meetings. For more information, call 244-1877.

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Health Reform Bill

August 21, 2009 – 8:31 pm

New Study of House Health Reform Bill: Florida Faces Over $3.4 Billion in Medicare-Funded Nursing Home Cuts Over Ten Years. In addition,other states with cuts exceeding $1 billion over ten years include California, New York, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Michigan, Indiana, North Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut and Tennessee.

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Alzheimers caregiver safety program

August 13, 2009 – 9:34 pm

The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center offers a Safety Program for Alzheimer’s caregivers in Lee County. The emergency plan kit is intended to help eliminate the possibility of a crisis situation if the caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder requires emergency care. The Safety Program packet is provided at no charge, through grants from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Gulf Harbour Memorial Foundation, Lee County Medical Society Alliance, and the Cape Coral Community Foundation, to caregivers caring for a loved one with memory loss in their homes in Lee County. The Alvin Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center’s office is located at 10051 McGregor Blvd. Ste. 101 in Fort Myers. For more information about the Safety Program, or to find out more about the services offered by the Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center, call (239) 437-3007.

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Caregivers workshop

August 13, 2009 – 9:27 pm

Community Hospice of Northeast Florida will host a Caring for the Caregiver Workshop to help people offering hospice services. It will be scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bennie Furlong Beaches Senior Center, 281 19th Ave. S., Jacksonville Beach. Topics will include long-term care insurance, preservation of assets, challenging behaviors caused by memory disorders, advance directives and when to seek hospice care. If interested, you can register for the workshop by calling Francine Castillo at 807-1239 by Monday, Sept. 7.

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Awards for care giving program

August 13, 2009 – 9:20 pm

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ — The International Longevity Center, with support from MetLife Foundation, has selected 15 community colleges to receive $20,000 grants for caregiver training programs. The winning colleges include Aiken Technical, Cabilliro, Clark, Allegheny County, Eastern Shore, Feather River, George C Wallace, Kingsborough, Macomb, Miami Dade, Monroe, Parkland, Southeast Arkansas, and last but not least Trinty Valley.

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Home sellers event

August 13, 2009 – 9:06 pm

Aston Gardens announced it would be the host of a “secrets to selling your home” seminar on August 13th at 1pm. This will be a two hour event that will offer a panel of experts to answer any questions.

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sunrise senior living

August 13, 2009 – 8:48 pm

Expecting to open its first northeast complex in september,
Sunrise Senior Living, which operates 415 senior communities worldwide, announced Wednesday. It will be housed in a new three-story, 65,000-square-foot building off Belfort Road on the Southside.

Sunrise of Jacksonville, as the community is called, is designed to accomodate as many as 90 residents in about 50 assisted-living rooms and nearly 30 memory care units

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ALzheimer’s safety program for caregiver’s

August 10, 2009 – 9:40 pm

In Lee County the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center offers a Safety Program for Alzheimer’s caregivers. The Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center’s Safety program was created to provide caregivers with tools to implement an emergency plan to prevent crises. Each Safety Program packet includes two components: 1) an emergency plan kit and 2) an identification bracelet for the memory impaired person.

Intend to help, the emergency plan kit eliminates the possibility of a crisis situation if the caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder requires emergency care. The emergency workers who come to rescue the caregiver may not be aware of a memory impaired adult residing in the home, and therefore, may leave the person with Alzheimer’s alone when they take the caregiver to the hospital.

Hanging on the front of a persons refrigerator,The Safety Program Universal Symbol,. included with the emergency plan kit is designed to alert emergency workers that a memory-impaired person resides in the home. The corresponding packet of forms, which contain important emergency contacts and care instructions provided by the caregiver, are located inside the refrigerator. Once a trained emergency worker sees the symbol, he or she will automatically know to search for an Alzheimer’s client in the house and, using the information in the refrigerator, take appropriate measures to see that care for the person is provided.

Through out Lee County, the Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Centers caring staff works closely with local law enforcement and emergency workers to help train them on how the safety program can assist them when they respond to an emergency involving the caregiver of an individual with memory loss.

Through grants from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Gulf Harbour Memorial Foundation, Lee County Medical Society Alliance, and the Cape Coral Community Foundation, to caregivers caring for a loved one with memory loss in their homes in Lee County, the Safety Program packet is provided at no charge . Each packet contains all the items necessary to participate in the safety program. Instructions to put the emergency plan in place are included with each packet and assistance is available from the Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center.

In addition, the program also stresses the importance of having an identification bracelet for individuals with memory loss to wear at all times. Identification bracelets help local law enforcement identify individuals who are separated from their caregivers and are unable to find their way home or even tell someone where they live due to memory impairment. Each bracelet (or necklace) is engraved with the person’s first name or nickname, a code number which matches their application number, the words “memory-impaired” and the phone number for the Lee County Sheriff’s office. Both the Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office maintain records of enrolled persons application numbers and identifying information. Being able to look at a bracelet, make a phone call, and escort the lost person to his/her home reduces the time memory-impaired persons are away from their homes and saves police departments valuable effort. A brochure with an application to obtain a bracelet is included in each safety program packet. Bracelets are provided at no charge by Walgreens.

Furthermore, the Alvin Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center’s office is located at 10051 McGregor Blvd. Ste. 101 in Fort Myers. For more information about the Safety Program, or to find out more about the services offered by the Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center, call (239) 437-3007.

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Osprey Lodge Assisted Living Center

August 10, 2009 – 9:13 pm

Osprey Lodge Assisted Living Center, located off U.S. 441 in Mount Dora, is set to be developed by the well known company, Sarasota Core Construction Florida. The Five story,140,000 square foot establishment is estimated to cost around 16 million. Core, a company that is no stranger to the development of multi million dollar contracts, has already constructed 30 Assisted Living Centers.

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Cooking Healthy

August 10, 2009 – 8:40 pm

Free of charge, Spring Oaks Assisted Living Facility will feature “Cooking Class with Chef Moss” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at its facility located at 7251 Grove Road, Brooksville. This event will be the first in the “Cooking Healthy” series. Since seating is limited, reservations are required by Monday, Aug. 10. For reservations or more information, call 352-592-1150

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Palms of sebring

August 10, 2009 – 8:31 pm

The Palms of Sebring has a new assisted living director. With 13 years under her belt, Yvonne Lavan, has recently taken over the 141-bed assisted living facility.

Originally from Virginia she has resided in Avon Park for the last few years.

With a degree from the community college in Charlottesville, Va. She was executive director of a 64-bed ALF outside of Charlottesville.

In addition, while caring for hospice patients in her home over the last few years, She has been able to obtain her RN degree online.

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Arlington House in Palatka Closed by Putnam County

June 16, 2009 – 5:43 am

75 to 80 residents of Arlington House in Platka where ordered to be relocated when Putnma County officials ordered the assisted living facility to be closed.

The Putnam County Assisted Living facility was closed becuase of multiple code violations involving fire safety.  If a fire were to happen, residents could become trapped with no where for smoke to escape.

At this time, the owners of the facility have not made a comment.  All residents have either been picked up by family or placed in another assisted living facility.

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Florida Nursing Home Diversion Program

June 8, 2009 – 12:40 pm

Long-Term Care Community Diversion Program

The Long-term Care Community Diversion Program is Medicaid waiver program designed to provide community-based services to people who would otherwise qualify for Medicaid nursing home placement. The services provided by the Diversion Program include a variety of long-term care services and Medicaid-covered medical services. The objective of the Diversion Program is to provide frail elders with safe, appropriate community-based care alternatives in lieu of nursing home placement, at a cost less than Medicaid nursing home care.

MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS

Managed care organizations and other qualified providers enter into a contract with the State and receive a capitated payment to provide, manage and coordinate a qualified enrollee’s full continuum of care. Generally speaking, the managed care organizations provide care through contracted providers, which can include home health agencies and assisted living facilities.

RESIDENT QUALIFICATIONS

Individuals that meet the following criteria are eligible to receive services under the Diversion Program:

  • Be 65 years of age or older
  • Reside in a Diverson Project service area
  • Be a Florida resident
  • Be a U.S. citizen or qualified noncitizen
  • File for any other benefits to which they may be entitled
  • Disclose any rights to third party liability (i.e., health insurance)
  • Have Medicare part A and part B
  • Meet nursing facility level of care criteria and additional clinical criteria as determined by the Department of Elder Affairs’ CARES Unit
  • Meet the income limit of $1911 for an individual or $3822 for a couple
  • Meet the asset limit of $2000 for an individual or $3000 for an eligible couple

FACILITY QUALIFICATIONS Any licensed assisted living facility in Florida may contract with a managed care organization to provide care under the Diversion Program. For a list of managed care organizations, please contact the Department of Elder Affairs’ Diversion Program at telephone number 850- 414-2000.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding the Diversion Program, please contact your local CARES office within your Planning and Service Area (PSA).

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Assisted Living Veterans Benefit

June 8, 2009 – 12:37 pm

Veteran’s Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has two monetary or income-based programs that are based on service and non-service-connected disability or age.

AID AND ATTENDANCE BENEFITS:

A veteran may be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit, if he or she needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), or is determined to be nearly blind, or bedridden, or currently receives care in a nursing home.

HOUSEBOUND BENEFITS:

The Housebound benefit requires that the veteran has either a single permanent full disability and is confined to his/her immediate surroundings because of it; or she or he has one permanent full disability, and another disability, evaluated as 60 percent disabling.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

In order to qualify for the Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits, a veteran or surviving spouse must meet certain financial criteria.

Currently, the maximum yearly Housebound benefit is $13,356 for a veteran and $16,740 for a veteran with a dependent. The maximum for Aid and Attendance is $18,234 annually for a veteran and $21,615 for a veteran with a dependent.

The maximum Housebound benefit for a surviving spouse is $8,957 a year and $11,219 for a surviving spouse with one dependent; and for Aid and Attendance, it is $11,715 and $13,976, respectively.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For general information regarding the different types of benefits for veterans, online applications for benefits, frequently asked questions, directory of VA offices, hospitals and other services, go to the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

For additional information regarding benefits and resources for Florida’s veterans, go to Florida Department of Veteran’s Affairs
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Free Stroke Support Group in Palm Bay

June 8, 2009 – 10:43 am

On June 17, 2009, Leeza’s Place is offering a Stroke Support Group for caregivers and stroke survivors.  Leeza’s place is located at 3661 S. Babcock Street, Babcock Center in Melbourne FL.  This group is held every month on the 3rd Wednesday.  Call for more information 321-951-7118.

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group in Pensacola

June 4, 2009 – 2:43 pm

Free work group in Pensacola Florida for caregivers in seed of support.  When a loved one is diagnosed with a progressive memory loss, the caregiver may not know where to turn for help and training.   This work group can help in understanding the needs and behaviors of people diagnosed with such diseases.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group: 3 to 4:30 p.m. fourth Monday in the community rooms of the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute, 8391 N. Davis Highway.

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Caregiver workshop

June 4, 2009 – 2:33 pm

Caring for the Caregiver workshop is sponsored by Community Hospice of Northeast Florida .  The meeting is in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, ElderSource, Mayo Clinic and the St. Johns County Council on Aging.  The workshop is being offered from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the COA, 180 Marine St.

Carol D. O’Dell, author of “Mothering Mother,” will be the guest speaker for the event.  Her new book is about her experience providing care for her own aging mother.

This is a free workshop is free but space is limited so you need to register. Call Nancy Urban at 209-3681.  Opens at 8am. Complimentary lunch is provided

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Haven Hospice to offer free Grief Support Group meetings

June 4, 2009 – 2:28 pm

Haven Hospice of St Augustine Florida will be offering, for free,  a six-week series for Caregivers grief support.

The session will begin on June 15 at Haven Hospice administrative offices, 200 Southpark Blvd., Suite 207.

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New Assisted Living Community to Open In Lake Wales Florida

May 16, 2009 – 4:56 pm

Water’s Edge of Lake Wales is having a grand opening  on May 18th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  They are located at 10 W. Grove Avenue Lake Wales, FL 33859.

Water’s Edge of Lake Wales Florida is a senior living community that offers independent-living apartment and homes, assisted living apartments, memory care apartments and a community town center.

This community has been in the works for over a decade.  The assisted living features many living options and each apartment features a kitchenette with appliances, private bathroom with walk-in shower, central air conditioning, mini-blinds, and a 24-hour emergency call system.

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King’s Crown At Shell Point Assisted Living Remodel is Complete

May 17, 2009 – 5:17 am

Point has completed the remodel of their florida assisted living building.  The renovation include thier 4 story building and expanded the ground floor to include more administrative office and recreational space.

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Meeting For Alzheimer’s Caregiver at Tampa Florida Assisted Living

May 17, 2009 – 5:49 am

For caregivers of people with memory loss meet at Beacon Pointe Assisted Living, 1513 W. Fletcher Ave., Tampa. The group meets at 2 p.m. the third Monday monthly. Call Beth Ann Joseph at (813) 971-8311.

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Florida Assisted Living Costs Keep Climbing

May 18, 2009 – 5:43 am

Genworth Financial produces an annual report on Long Term Cost of Care nationwide.

In their 2009 Report, they found that the average Assisted Living costs for a private one bedroom has increased over 2008 cost by 1.37% and 4.72% over the last 5 years.  The report also notes the NATIONAL AVERAGE MEDIAN MONTHLY RATE is $2,825.25.

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Saint Petersburg Florida Assisted Living Suddenly Closes

May 18, 2009 – 5:34 am

The Verandah Assisted Living Facility of Saint Petersburg closed their business on Wednesday, May 13.  30 residents needed to be relocated to other assisted living facilities in the area.

Verandah Assisted Living Facility is located Is a 65 bed Florida Assisted Living Facility located in PINELLAS County. The address is 4304 31ST STREET, SOUTH, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33712.

Half full, the owner was unable to continue to pay the bills. The day before closing, the owner called the Agency for Health Care Administration and notified them they would be closing.  The resident family members were also notified.

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Sisters Arrested For Operating Florida Assisted Living Without License

May 18, 2009 – 6:30 am

Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced two former owners and operators of South Florida assisted living facilities have been taken into custody on charges they were operating the facilities without licenses. Sisters Duanne Bewely and Fiona Nicolas were arrested today by law enforcement officers with the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
An investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s Patient Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (PANE) team determined Bewely, 36, and Nicolas, 38, owned and operated Faith Manor Vermont and Faith Manor Melrose without the appropriate state licensure. Several physicians and clinic owners advised investigators that Bewely and Nicolas advertised their facilities as licensed so more physicians would refer clients. The physicians and clinic owners also stated they would not have placed their patients into either facility if they had known the facilities were not licensed, especially as their patients required medication management. In January and February 2009, the Agency for Health Care Administration sent notices to each facility requiring the facilities to close.

Bewely and Nicolas have each been charged with one count of operating and/or maintaining an assisted living facility without a license, a third-degree felony. If convicted, each faces up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. The case will be prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office for the 17th Judicial Circuit.

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Brevard County’s Watersong Has Grand Opening

May 19, 2009 – 4:41 am

Viera, Florida

Watersong of Viera Florida held its grand opening event on May 12, 2009.  The event hosted approximately 550 guests and had a theme that brought back the glamour of the 1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s.

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Pictured from left to right: Aniello Salierno, VP of Operations, Senior Living Communities; Donald Thompson, President and CEO, Senior Living Communities; Jeffrey Miller, Executive VP of Operations & General Counsel, HealthCare REIT; Richard J. Margolis, Rabbi, Temple Beth Sholom; Shelly Lockhart, Watersong Executive Director; Representative Ritch Workman, Florida House of Representatives - District 30; Senator Thad Altman, Florida Senate District - 24; and E. Douglas Beach, Secretary of the Department of Elder Affairs.

Comprised of a 48-acre beautifully landscaped neighborhood, Watersong is a master-planned, full-service retirement community in Viera. The community will feature 118 single-family homes, 120 condominium-style villas, with 26 additional villas designated for enhanced living, 48 assisted-living apartments, and 24 memory-care apartments.

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Alzheimer’s care meeting

May 19, 2009 – 5:01 am

On Wednesday at Barrington Terrace Assisted Living Facility, a Collier County Assisted Living Facility located at 5175 U.S. 41 E., Naples. The Alzheimer’s Association, will discuss the common causes of memory loss, the stages of Alzheimer’s, behavior changes, caregiver concerns and safety issues. Information: 418-1173

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Entertainers Needed For Orange County Assisted Living

May 19, 2009 – 5:05 am

Seminole and Orange County Assisted Living and Nursing Homes

The Silvertones, a senior chorus, needs singers to entertain at nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and other senior groups. Auditions are not required. Call Pat at 407-617-5746 or PBarker1942@comcast.net.

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Brevard Association Of Human Services Rainbow Award For March 2009

May 22, 2009 – 4:34 am

The Rainbow Award winner for March, 2008 was:

Philip Koechlein of AARPrainbow_aarp

The Rainbow Award was designed by Brevard Association of Human Services (BAHS) to honor a volunteer in our community.  BAHS recognizes that volunteerism is essential to our community’s success in providing service to our community members.  The value of the volunteer in Brevard County is unmeasurable.  BAHS hopes that the Rainbow Award serves as a means to recognize the importance of the volunteer in our community.

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Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation to Host Meeting

May 15, 2009 – 4:41 am

A dementia-awareness program is being offered for free by the Brevard Alzheimer’s foundation.  It will be held at Joe’s Club Central at 4676 N. Whickham Road in Melbourne FL on May 18th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information please call Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation at 321-253-4430.

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Linda Wagner RN Hired By Brevard County Assisted Living Facility Watersong

May 22, 2009 – 4:50 am

Watersong, a Viera FL Assisted Living Facility, has announced that they have hired Linda Wagner a RN as Director of Assisted Living.

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New Sarasota Assisted Living Facility begins construction

May 22, 2009 – 5:01 am

DeSoto Palms assisted-living center on on DeSoto Road in Sarasota County has begun construction of their facility.  Read More »

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Oak Hill Hospital Offer Free Stroke Screening

May 22, 2009 – 6:31 am

BROOKSVILLE Florida Oak Hill Hospital is providing ultrasound stroke screenings from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. through Friday, May 22, at Entrance C of the hospital located at 11375 Cortez Blvd. The screenings are offered for free but reservations are required. For more information, call 352-597-6333.
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Saint Augustine Florida Caregiver Support Group Meeting

May 22, 2009 – 6:36 am

The Mayo Clinic’s Francine Parfitt will conduct a caregiver support group on May 27th at The Players Community Senior Center, 175 Landrum Lane in Ponte Vedra Beach. Read More »

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Community Hospice of Northeast Florida Sponsors Event

May 22, 2009 – 6:42 am

Caring for the Caregiver Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 6 at the COA, 180 Marine St.  This workshop is being sponsored by Community Hospice of Northeast Florida and is a collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, ElderSource, Mayo Clinic and the St. Johns County Council on Aging. Read More »

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Sunrise Senior Living Plans to open in Jacksonville

May 24, 2009 – 8:30 pm

Sunrise Senior Living Inc. Is preparing to open their first assisted living facility in Florida.  Read More »

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Learn About Heart Attacks and Strokes

May 25, 2009 – 5:23 am

Dr. C. Willis will discuss the difference between a heart attack and a stroke at 6 p.m. Thursday, Marion County Quiet Oaks Assisted Living 11311 S.W. 95th Circle, Ocala. Reservation needed by May 26. (861-2088)

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Residential Real Estate Slowdown Hurts Senior Housing

May 27, 2009 – 12:12 pm

Florida Assisted Living

Residential real estate is hurting many other industries as the slump continues.  Many seniors have had to postpone or cancel altogether, their move to independent living.

As housing prices soared, many seniors sold their homes with ease and moved into independent living communities to enjoy the carefree lifestyle.  Now, with homes sitting on the market and foreclosures pulling the value down, seniors have no choice but to change their retirement plans.  Many of these communities have large entrance fees that have become a large obstacle to the senior housing environment.

Demand continues to be steady for nursing homes and assisted living in Florida but facilities are seeing dropping occupancy rates for the first time in years.

There are over 2,700 florida assisted living facilities and with an aging population, demand will surely continue to grow.  Assisted living offers residents who don’t need 24 hour nursing supervision an alternative to the institutional setting and added cost of a nursing home.  Florida Assisted living can cost 50% less than some skilled nursing homes.

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Virtual Dementia Tour Developed to help Caregivers

May 30, 2009 – 6:04 am

To help caregivers have a deeper understanding of those with dementia,   a Virtual Dementia Tour was developed.  The tour is open to the public at Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Assisted Living, 14950 Casey Road in Tampa 6/5/2009 from 9 am to 4pm.  RSVP, adult day care provided Call 813-343-2033.  Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Assisted Living is a Tampa Assisted Living Facility.

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Beacon Pointe Assisted Living to host ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER group

May 30, 2009 – 6:10 am

The group meets the 3rd monday of every month at Beacon Pointe Assisted Living, 1513 W. Fletcher Ave., Tampa.  For information or reservations Call Beth Ann Joseph at (813) 971-8311.

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BAHS is hosting a Health Fair in November 2009

June 3, 2009 – 4:37 pm

Place: Hilton Rialto Melbourne (Near the Airport)

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Lunch will be provided for the first 140 seniors

Features:

Door prizes, flu shots, health screenings, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks and many other FREE services.

ALL VENDORS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A BOXED LUNCH!

Vendor booths are still available and they start at just $150.00.

If you are interested in being a vendor at this health fair please contact Lisa Wilbert:

Lwilbert3700@aol.com

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New CEO of Hospice of Marion County from Sarasota Begins Work

June 3, 2009 – 5:15 pm

Mary Ellen Poe has been in the hospice field for 15 years.  She began in an administrator role with Mid-Florida Home Health and Good Shepherd Hospice.  There her primary focus was the hospice department.

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New Owner For Home Instead Senior Care of Polk County

June 3, 2009 – 5:20 pm

Home Instead Senior Care of Polk County was recently sold to a former Texas professional with a background in mental health care for seniors.  Brad Beatty bought the nine-year-old business from his mother, Judy Laws.  Home Instead Senior Care Highlands and Polk counties. For more information call 863-294-9141.

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Residents Of Sterling House Cape Coral Hold Pet Food Drive

June 4, 2009 – 5:37 am

If you would like to donate pet supplies or pet food, drop off your items at the Sterling House Cape Coral, a Cape Coral Assisted Living Facility.

Drop off donations from 9 am. and 6 p.m. at Sterling House Cape Coral, 1416 Country Club Blvd.  Contact Gerry or Judi at 573-7777 for additional information.

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Free Blood pressure and blood sugar clinics in Cape Coral

June 4, 2009 – 9:26 am

Tatalomo’s Nurses Registry will be offering free blood pressure and blood sugar clinics on the third Monday of each month at Lake Kennedy Senior Center.  Lake Kennedy Senior center is located at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd in Cape Coral.  For more information call 574-0575.

400 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991

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Free Wheelchair for those that qualify.

June 4, 2009 – 10:01 am

The Senior Wheels USA Program provides seniors that qualify free power wheelchairs.  If the senior is permanentaly disabled they should call (800) 248-6010 to find out if they qualify.

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A.L.F. at Ocean Breeze Gardens

January 7, 2009 – 12:37 pm

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An Beachside Assisted Living Community Of Small Homes. Ocean Breeze Gardens is a Florida licensed Assisted Living Facility.  We are a family run Brevard County Assisted Living Facility in the wonderful beachside City of Satellite Beach Florida.  Ocean Breeze Gardens is a 6 bed facility and is approved to grow to 36 beds. A.L.F. at Ocean Breeze Gardens is a family owned and operated facility. Charles and Barbara Stockstill wanted to develop a community that they would want to live in. A home where we help maintain the independence and dignity of our residents and provide the best possible lifestyle and service. The Stockstill’s believe that if you build a community around the residents, the rest will take care of itself. A.L.F. at Ocean Breeze Gardens, LLC 500 Lee Avenue Satellite Beach, Florida 32937 License number:  AL 11569 321-610-7056 oceanbreezegardens.com oceanbreezegardens@gmail.com
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It’s Truly a “Man’s Day” At One Senior Place

June 8, 2009 – 10:31 am

On June 12th from noon to 4pm One Senior Place in Viera Florida will hold a day especially for and about men.  It will feature information, demonstrations and lots of guy stuff with a touch of what men need to know from exercise and fitness, health tips and fun! 321-751-6771.

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