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SENIOR HOUSING

156 Independent Living Defi nitions 158-162 Independent Living Communities Comparison Grid 168-169 Assisted Living Defi nitions 170-176 Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid 160 Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay 189 Tuscan Gardens Senior Living 202-203 Small Assisted Living & AFCH Communities 204-205 Skilled Nursing Defi nitions 206-212 Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid

13 Acupuncture to Receive Final Seal of Approval 14-15 Live the Life You Deserve 17 Caring Solutions Sarasota 19 Save $$$$ on Home Care Alternative 20 Plan Your Future at Home 25 What is FYZICAL? 27 Do You Need a Trusted Advocate? 28 Life-Changing Care . Hope Amidst Uncertainty . 32 What is Guardianship? 35 What is Concierge Nursing?

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Don’t Wait for an Emergency – The Importance of Doing Estate Planning Early 47 Who Needs Life Insurance? 51 The Fuss About Long Term Care 69 Making Hearing Your Priority 74 Continuum Care Helps Maintain Quality of Life 77 Biggest Mistakes Families Make When Looking for Care 87 Hope When Other Treatments Have Failed 93 The Real Upside of Downsizing 118 Improving Healthcare Access for Seniors 130-131 Cover Story 141 Is Trilogy Home Healthcare Right For You? 147 Who is GrandCare Plus? 148 Diagnosing the Need for Home Care 157 Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay 177 Aravilla Sarasota Celebrates AHCA’s Five Years Defi ciency-Free Milestone 194 Aviva Senior Living 198 Heartis Venice Senior Living: Designed With You in Mind

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