Florida Assisted Living News
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… More information click here
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…
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… More information click here
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… More information click here
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… More information click here
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. … More information click here
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 toAwards 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…
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… More information click here
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…
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…
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 AARP
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.
Pictured from left to right: Aniello Salierno, VP of Operations, Senior Living Communities; Donald Thompson, President and CEO, Senior Living Communities; Jeffrey Miller… More information click here
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… More information click here
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.… More information click here
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…
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
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…
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, appropriateFree 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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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.
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…
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… More information click here
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…
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…
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. … More information click here
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.
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…
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… More information click here
Residential Real Estate Slowdown Hurts Senior Housing
May 27, 2009 – 12:12 pm
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…
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.… More information click here
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… More information click here
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… More information click here
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…
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. … More information click here
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… More information click here
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…