Florida // Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties - Annual 2024

Providing a complete array of exceptional living accommodations, healthcare services, and experiences for seniors.

✓ Independent Living

✓ Assisted Living

✓ Skilled Nursing

✓ Rehabilitation

✓ Memory Care

✓ In-home Care

“Everyone here is so welcoming. It’s very cordial and comfortable and easy to settle in. My children have all been down here and they love the place. They know where dad is, and they know I am being taken care of mentally, physically, emotionally, relationship-wise. They are as happy as I am that dad’s here. It’s a relief to me too; I don’t want to impose on their lives, so it’s worked out well all around.

~ Resident Ron Ochner

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

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Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

HEALTH AT HOME

HOUSING OPTIONS

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

This section is alphabetized by category and broken down by county. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...

HOME HEALTH CARE

This section features Home Health Care. Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

SENIOR HOUSING 3

First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 3 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living / Retirement, Assisted Living / Memory Care Communities, and Skilled Nursing Facilities. The communities are listed by county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.

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Independent Living

Nowadays, we hear a lot about the notion of ‘living your best life,’ and the idea of prioritizing your overall wellness and happiness.

As more and more newly-minted seniors continue to embrace this concept, a new type of 55+ living experience has emergedActive-Adult communities.

Featuring robust activity and event calendars and resort-inspired amenities, these facilities cater to those who elect to shed the burdens of home ownership and maintenance in favor of a downsized, the higher level of medical service and support that one might expect to see at a more traditional ‘old folks’

an exp erience more comparable to a high-end vacation – a trade-

desirable to this new generation of young seniors.

Coming soon to Sarasota, Florida, Alloro team has recognized that the

needs of the modern senior have evolved and has gone to great lengths to emphasize providing its residents the freedom they need to live the life they deserve – one that allows them to choose between countless ways to enjoy each day in their brand-new, high-end community.

needs of the modern senior have evolved and has gone to great lengths to emphasize providing its residents the freedom they need to live the life they deserve – one that allows them to choose between countless ways to enjoy each day in their brand-new, high-end community.

Now with all this newfound can focus on what’s truly important

Now with all this newfound can focus on what’s truly important

Conveniently located just a short drive from Sarasota’s bustling downtown and many of the region’s top shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, Alloro community members will have no shortage of exciting, fun and enjoyable outings just a stone’s throw from their beautiful new apartment.

Conveniently located just a short drive from Sarasota’s bustling downtown and many of the region’s top shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, Alloro community members will have no shortage of exciting, fun and enjoyable outings just a stone’s throw from their beautiful new apartment.

– their happiness and well-being.

– their happiness and well-being.

needed to tailor their retirement

needed to tailor their retirement

it’s a relaxing day sunbathing at the property’s pool and spa, a beauty treatment at the on-site salon, a workout in the state-of-the-art

it’s a relaxing day sunbathing at the property’s pool and spa, a beauty treatment at the on-site salon, a workout in the state-of-the-art

a leisurely walk in the dog park or even just a mellow night at home in their spacious one- or two-bedroom apartment, residents have access to activities and resort inspired

a leisurely walk in the dog park or even just a mellow night at home in their spacious one- or two-bedroom apartment, residents have access to activities and resort inspired

Alloro at University Groves has already garnered unprecedented interest from potential residents. If you ’ re interested in learning more about how you can live your best

Alloro at University Groves has already garnered unprecedented interest from potential residents. If you ’ re interested in learning more about how you can live your best

Groves, we encourage you to call ( 94 1 ) 724-831 2 today to speak with one of the property’s leasing specialists or visit www.TheAlloro.com for more information. Don’t miss your chance to embrace the luxury lifestyle you deserve in one of sunny Florida’s newest luxury communities!

Groves, we encourage you to call ( 94 1 ) 724-831 2 today to speak with one of the property’s leasing specialists or visit www.TheAlloro.com for more information. Don’t miss your chance to embrace the luxury lifestyle you deserve in one of sunny Florida’s newest luxury communities!

“Alloro residents will be able to take full advantage of their new home’s prime location.”

“Alloro residents will be able to take full advantage of their new home’s prime location.”

ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY

The Alloro at University Groves (ad p5,16,100,108) 3560 Broadway Ave ., Sarasota 34243

Stone River Retirement Community (ad p101) 7360 55th Ave ., E ., Bradenton 34203

Foundation for Parkinson’s (ad p81)

Parkinson Place (ad p64-65) 5969 Cattleridge Blvd ., Ste . 100, Sarasota 34232

The Chill Mobile (ad p102) Sarasota’s only Local Vintage Ice Cream Truck

YMCA (ad p73)

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

Adult day programs are for individuals who need a place to stay during the day because of difficulty functioning alone .

Concierge Care Management for Aging in Place Healthcare and Personal Services along with Assistance with Placements in Senior Living Communities

Hope PACE (ad p20)

3280 Tamiami Trl ., Ste . 45, Port Charlotte 33952

Manatee County Sheriff

Sarasota County Criminal Justice Center

2063 Ringling Blvd ., Sarasota 34237

Free assistance to resolve disputes between neighbors, friends, family, members, relatives, groups, etc .

SALT (Seniors & Law Enforcement Together)

Seniors vs. Crime

4148 20th St

W ., Bradenton 34205

State Attorney’s Office (Manatee)

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd ., Sarasota 34241

Education programs and consumer information on resource conservation, foods, nutrition, home economics and family budgeting .

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS & CLINICS

These are divisions of the state government that oversee licensing and services in regard to senior housing, home care, and other services .

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County 1100 Loveland Blvd ., Port Charlotte 33980

Services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis for family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, counseling and treatment . Meals on Wheels of Charlotte County 3082 Tamiami Trl ., Port Charlotte 33952

Provides services to homebound seniors in Charlotte County

Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic 21297 Olean Blvd ., Unit B, Port Charlotte 33952

No-cost episodic medical services and prescription medication to the uninsured and under-served of Charlotte County . Mon-Fri Medical Clinic . Pharmacy is open Mon-Fri, except on Thurs, from 9-2 . Call for appointment . Must reside in Charlotte County, have no insurance and be within 200% poverty level .

MANATEE COUNTY

Bradenton Family Medical Center

4805 26th St . W ., Bradenton 34207 .

- Women’s Center 1750 17th St ., Bldg . E ., Sarasota 34234

- Venice 2350 Scenic Dr ., Venice 34293

Genesis Dental Clinic 2700 S . Tamiami Trl ., Ste . 10, Sarasota 34239

ELDER ABUSE

Government and non-profit agencies which advocate for or protect seniors from abuse in housing, financial matters, and physical harm .

Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies

P .O

Box 510234, Punta Gorda 33951

Eldercare Locator

Open Weekdays from 9am-8pm

Story

Gerry Ronkin Jewish Liaison

from them, and helps reduce the risk of loss .

Trust Based vs Will Based Estate Planning

Do you think that your assets are not worth anything? Your assets always have some type of value that would require planning for your death or incapacity.

It does not matter if you think that what you have is not worth anything. It always has some type of value. Your estate is made up of everything you own — your home, other real estate, bank accounts, investment/retirement accounts, automobiles, life insurance, furniture, and personal possessions such as jewelry, silverware, or your dishes.

Estate planning serves several purposes. The concept of estate planning is to make a plan in advance of an incapacity or a death. Your estate plan ensures that your wishes are carried out during incapacity or after you have passed away. Some of the

basic documents that everyone should have include: Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate, Living Will, and HIPAA Release. In certain circumstances, planning will need to incorporate strategies and documents that address specific concerns, such as a Revocable Living Trust, Special Needs Trusts, and Pet Trusts. Some of these concerns may be probate avoidance, special care for loved ones, or tax protections for your loved ones. Additionally, if one of your beneficiaries is a minor child or someone who has disabilities causing them to be on government benefits, an inheritance can have serious financial consequences.

We can assist you to determine the best plan for you and your family.

24-hour telephone guidance for poisoning emergencies is provided, free of charge, by certified specialists in Poison Information, with back-up by board certified physician toxicologists . CHARLOTTE

Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management 26571 Airport Rd ., Punta Gorda 33982

Educates residents on the necessity of planning for extreme weather, sheltering in place and evacuations .

Manatee County Search and Rescue provides a locator bracelet for those cognitively impaired individuals who tend to wander away from their caregivers . It is a tool to help law enforcement locate lost or missing persons quickly .

Project Lifesaver provides a locator bracelet for those cognitively impaired individuals who tend to wander away from their caregivers . It is a tool to help law enforcement locate lost or missing persons quickly . Sarasota County Office

Provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies .

Companies and community service organizations that offer employment and volunteer opportunities to seniors .

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance companies specialize in assisting seniors facing financial problems or in need of financial assistance .

Englewood Helping Hand (for Englewood Residents)

700 E

Dearborn St ., Englewood 34223

Care at Hill-Burton obligated facilities is not automatically free or reduced-cost . You must apply at the admissions or business office at an obligated facility and be found eligible to receive free or reduced-cost care . You may apply before or after you receive care . Housing & Community Development 111 S

Orange Ave ., Sarasota 34236

- Parkinson’s Wellness Club, Sarasota Memorial Heath Care Center

5880 Rand Blvd ., Sarasota 34238

4th Wednesdays of the month 10am-11am

- Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

2600 Laurel Rd . E ., North Venice 34275

3rd Wednesdays of the month 10am-11am

Parkinson Place (ad p64-65)

5969 Cattleridge Blvd ., Ste . 100, Sarasota 34232

Must be a member to attend programs, call 941-893-4188 for more info or to register .

- Brain, Balance, & Ballet - Mondays at 1:30pm

- Dance for Movement Disorders - Thursdays at 10am

- Dancing through the Decades - Mondays at 10:15am

- Fun Fitness - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30am

- Pedaling for Movement Disorders - Mondays at 10am and 1pm

- Rock Steady Boxing - Mondays at 11:30am & Fridays at 11am

- Tai Chi - Tuesdays at 1pm

- Warrior Workout - Wednesdays at 1pm

- Yoga - Wednesdays at 11:30am

YMCA (ad p73) Serving multiple locations ymca.net Manatee County Family YMCA .

SARASOTA

Salvation Army of North Port Food Pantry

4940 Pan American Blvd ., North Port 34287…

Senior Friendship Centers (ad p75)

1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota 34236

2350 Scenic Dr ., Venice 34293

All Faiths Food Bank

601 Honore Ave ., Sarasota 34232

Dept. Of Children & Families – Access FL Information Line 1864 17th St ., Sarasota 34234

Englewood Meals on Wheels

400 Loma Linda, Englewood 34223

HEALTH GROUPS FOR SPECIFIC AILMENTS & SUPPORT GROUPS

Organizations that perform advocacy roles and inform the public about the latest research and developments and provide assistance for specific illnesses . Please go to our website at seniorsbluebook .com for hundreds of listings of local support groups that meet regularly

Tuesday of the month at 11:30am – Greater Hurst Chapel AME Church 2730 North Links Ave ., Sarasota 34234 - 3rd Tuesday at 6pm – Lakewood Ranch YMCA 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd ., Bradenton 34211 - 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10am

Town Square Sarasota 3882 Central Sarasota Pkwy ., Sarasota 34238 - 2nd Thursday at 3pm JFCS of the Suncoast (ad p76)

Serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties . Life Care Center of Punta Gorda (ad p141)

Shreve St ., Punta Gorda 33950

Hope Lutheran Church - Hope House

14200 Hopewell Ave ., Port Charlotte 33981

Port Charlotte Methodist Church 21075 Quesada Ave ., Port Charlotte 33952

Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association

2001 Shreve St ., Punta Gorda 33950

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Memory Disorder Clinic

5880 Rand Blvd ., Sarasota 34238

ARTHRITIS

Arthritis Foundation - Florida Region

National non-profit organization that supports more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research

BALANCE AND MOVEMENT

Easter Seals of SWFL, 350 Braden

HEARING

The Importance of Annual Hearing Testing

Like visiting the dentist every year, it is important to visit your hearing specialist every year to get your hearing tested.

The importance of getting your hearing tested annually has become even more critical according to recent studies. There is now significant research that shows a strong connection between untreated hearing loss and an increased risk of dementia. A recent study shows that, in some cases, preventing hearing loss can prevent dementia1. For your hearing and your cognitive health, it’s best to address these symptoms early. Here are 5 important reasons why:

• Early detection of changes to your hearing (establishing a baseline)

• Enhance communication and relationships

• Preserving cognitive function

• Safety and awareness in your surroundings

• Improve overall quality of life

Don’t wait to get your hearing tested. If you find yourself or a loved one doing things such as asking others to repeat themselves, turning up the TV or radio to a volume others find loud, trouble understanding conversation in noisy places, or feeling like people mumble or slur their words; you could be experiencing hearing loss.

Editor’s Note: Call 941-421-3636 to schedule a FREE in-depth hearing consultation to find out how you are hearing and find a solution.

1 Fan Jiang, Shiva Raj Mishra, Nipun Shrestha, Akihiko Ozaki, Salim S Virani, Tess Bright, Hannah Kuper, Chengchao Zhou

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Companies that provide information and assistance programs for medical equipment and home modification products to keep you independent . Suncoast

Hospice provides individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility . The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity . The focus is comfort rather than treatment .

HOSPITALS - LONG TERM ACUTE CARE (LTAC)

Gulf Gate Public Library

7112 Curtiss Ave ., Sarasota 34231

Jacaranda Public Library

North Port Public Library

13800 S

Tamiami Trl ., North Port 34287

North Sarasota Library

2801 Newtown Blvd ., Sarasota 34234

Selby Public Library 1331 First St ., Sarasota 34236

What is Physical Therapy?

It is the treatment of conditions--such as soft tissue injuries, chronic and acute pain, arthritis, cartilage damage, gait disorders and physical impairments-through prescribed exercises, soft tissue and joint mobilization, electrotherapy, kinesiology, shockwave modality and health education.

The treatment is used to improve mobility and function and involves physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, rehabilitation, and patient education.

You may need physical therapy to:

• Help with your mobility issues if you can’t move, stand, or walk. Physical therapy includes muscle and joint strengthening and stretching exercises and procedures that boost mobility.

• Detect how the body reacts to different situations, diagnose movement and functional disorders and work with you to address and correct them.

• Achieve pain relief, including back pain, knee pain, neck pain and carpal tunnel pain.

• Improve recovery from stroke by increasing strength to various parts of the body, restoring balance, and enhancing limb function.

• Reduce need for surgery—since presurgical therapy increases motion

and reduces pain associated with various conditions, which may mean you opt out of surgery altogether.

Methodical effective therapy

At FYZICAL, we look at the whole person. Before we can recommend any treatment, we evaluate posture, coordination of movement, ADLs, bending, lifting, and twisting, any existing pain, and how various physical systems coordinate. We examine the body comprehensively and use the information gathered to develop a treatment protocol that works. We also use the information to determine your optimal function the path you should follow to get there.

Best practices for better outcomes

To ensure precision and consistency at FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, we have looked at various approaches, and developed our own best practices and standards of care. In fact, we have a team of experts who study different conditions, research approaches, dig through data, and go into clinics to learn what they do. Using the latest information, we develop effective protocols, update our equipment, integrate new technologies and make our services as safe and effective as possible. For more information on how our physical therapy services can help you, visit the FYZICAL website.

ELLENTON

2990 US HWY 301 N

Ellenton, FL 34222

P: 941.721.1854

BRADENTON CENTRAL

5211 Manatee Ave. W

Bradenton, FL 34209

P: 941.749.1734

SOUTH BRADENTON

4831 27th St. W

Bradenton, FL 34207

P: 941.417.8302

LAKEWOOD RANCH

5860 Ranch Lake Blvd. #102

Bradenton, FL 34202

P: 941.417.8300

UNIVERSITY PARKWAY

2401 University Pkwy. #103

Sarasota, FL 34243

P: 941.444.5970

PUNTA GORDA

900 Tamiami Trail #111

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

P: 941.347.3650

SARASOTA DOWNTOWN

1727 2nd St.

Sarasota, FL 34236

P: 941.951.0170

SARASOTA CATTLEMEN

6000 Cattleridge Dr. #100

Sarasota, FL 34232

P: 941.378.8977

SOUTH SARASOTA

5980 S Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL 34231

P: 941.894.6848

VENICE

2203 S Tamiami Trail

Venice, FL 34293

P: 941.408.0670

NORTH PORT

13871 Tamiami Trail

North Port, FL 34287

P: 941.423.5668

PORT CHARLOTTE

17751 Murdock Circle #E

Port Charlotte, FL 33948

P: 941.743.8700

BALANCE THERAPY | ORTHOPEDIC REHAB | FALLS PREVENTION

fyzical.com/manasota

2990 US Highway 301 N ., Ellenton 34222

5211 Manatee Ave . W ., Bradenton 34209

4831 27th St . W ., Bradenton 34207

5860 Ranch Lake Blvd ., Ste . 102, Bradenton 34202

2401 University Pkwy ., Ste . 103, Sarasota 34243

900 Tamiami Trl ., Ste . 111, Punta Gorda 33950

1727 2nd St ., Sarasota 34236

6000 Cattleridge Dr ., Ste .100, Sarasota 34232

5980 S . Tamiami Trl ., Sarasota 34231

2203 Tamiami Trl . S ., Venice 34293

3871 Tamiami Trl ., North Port 34287

17751 Murdock Cir ., Ste . E, Port Charlotte 33948

HCA Florida Blake Hospital

2020 59th St W ., Bradenton 34209

Sarasota Memorial Rehabilitation Pavilion 1700 S . Tamiami Trl ., Sarasota 34239

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota (ad p69) 6400 Edgelake Dr ., Sarasota 34240

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

NeuroChallenge Foundation for Parkinson’s (ad p81) 722 Apex Rd ., Ste . A, Sarasota 34240

Parkinson Place (ad p64-65)

5969 Cattleridge Blvd ., Ste

The Chill Mobile (ad p102)

only Local Vintage Ice Cream Truck

(ad p73) Serving multiple locations

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

Includes senior organizations such as government, non-profit and community organizations created to assist seniors in many areas of their lives .

Starting point for info, referral and assistance for elders, their families

Their primary role is to plan, promote and coordinate a network of services for individuals 60 years and older .

Venice

Catholic Charities helps all people regardless of race, nationality or creed . They offer a variety of services, care management, disaster relief, senior services, financial assistance and food pantries .

Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Mission is to maximize self-sufficiency and personal independence of elders and to plan, advocate and administer programs and policies that assure accessible, responsive and comprehensive services and long term care .

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

2295 Victoria Ave ., Ft . Myers 33901

They help to ensure the health, safety and welfare of individuals living in skilled nursing facilities or assisted living communities .

Charlotte County Veteran’s and Human Services 1050

Senior Friendship Centers (ad p75)

Voyageur Dr ., Punta Gorda 33983

Manatee County Aging Services

Manatee Memorial Hospital or Senior Advantage

941-745-7548

Offers free and discounted services designed to enhance your health and well-being .

SARASOTA

Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center

1750 17th St ., Sarasota 34234 .

Our mission is to be the leader of a collaborative community providing high quality, accessible facilities and resources for the local human services nonprofit sector . The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center is called the “Campus of Caring” and is home to over 17 nonprofit health and human services agencies for low income and at risk adults, children and families . The center occupies 14 buildings in a location selected for its accessibility by public transportation . It’s a 501(c)3 organization .

JFCS of the Suncoast (ad p76)

2688 Fruitville Rd ., Sarasota 34237

Lutheran Services Florida (ad p25)

5104 N . Lockwood Ridge Rd ., Ste . 307, Sarasota 34234

The mission of LSF is to enhance social services delivery to underserved individuals .

Senior Friendship Centers (ad p75) 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota 34236

2350 Scenic Dr ., Venice 34293

MEETS EACH MONTH at 8:00am on the 3rd Thursday of the month . We offer our members an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals who serve the needs of the elder community . Our members are able to collaborate with one another and have greater potential exposure to local seniors .

OUR PURPOSE: Educate our members and the community about available resources, Analyze the needs of the aging population, Identify resources to meet those needs, and Advocate for solutions for any unmet needs through Grants and Fundraising events .

Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County, Inc.

340 S . Tuttle Ave ., Sarasota 34237

For 33 years, the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County (WRCSC) has empowered women to become self-reliant through personal, social and professional growth opportunities and educational scholarships .

TELEPHONE

Providing services to help homebound clients through telephone reassurance, friendly visitor programs, supportive intervention, Medicaid assistance .

Value-Based Care Can Improve Outcomes for Patients with Dementia

Dementia cases are slated to double by 2060. Value-based healthcare aims to change course with a focus on prevention and integrated patient care.

Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans, and by 2025, an estimated 7.2 million Americans are expected to have Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for the majority of cases. When you consider how loved ones are affected by a relative’s dementia diagnosis and the required caliber of care, many millions of Americans are affected by this diabolical disease.

Worse, dementia prevalence is expected to climb to a staggering 13.8 million by 2060, almost doubling the current number.

Living with dementia is stressful and scary for the patient and their loved ones, who may be unsure how to provide the necessary support. Ensuring your loved one has the highest-quality care during the unpredictable and tumultuous time that follows a dementia diagnosis is hard enough. But navigating a fee-for-service health care model where additional tests and procedures stack up as quickly as medical bills without any hope of improvement only adds insult to injury.

But what if value-based care could not only curtail that statistic but change course entirely? The good news is that with value-based care from an integrated team and a focus on lifestyle choices, dementia could be delayed or prevented entirely.

What is Value-based

Care?

… a healthcare delivery model in

which providers, including hospitals and physicians, are paid based on health outcomes.

Leveraging Value-Based Care for Dementia Prevention

In a value-based service model, doctors are empowered to spend more quality time with their patients, allowing them to understand their patient’s behaviors and how to take preventative measures that prevent cognitive decline. Lifestyle choices play a pivotal role in preventing disease, especially when it comes to dementia. Some lifestyle choices can significantly reduce or altogether prevent a patient’s chances of developing dementia, such as:

• Increasing physical activity

• Maintaining a healthy weight

• Limiting or avoiding alcohol consumption

• Avoiding smoking

• Consistent, quality sleep

• A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, and seafood like the Mediterranean or MIND diet

• A healthy social life/support system

In many ways, the fee-for-service model makes spending quality time with patients challenging. Value-based care aims to change the trajectory of dementia and equip elderly patients with the tools and resources they need to bolster their brain health and feel supported by their doctors.

American Council of the Blind

Braille & Talking Books Library Services

Carolyn’s Low Vision Products

3938 S . Tamiami Trl ., Sarasota 34231

Conklin Centers for the Blind

405 White St ., Daytona Beach 32114

Division of Blind Services/ State of Florida

600 8th Ave . W, Ste . 401, Palmetto 34221

Provides information about services, locations of peer support groups, and other assistance for people who are blind and visually impaired .

Florida Council of the Blind, Inc – Insight

All of your Lions Clubs are your last resort for hearing and vision assistance . After all insurance and other sources are exhausted, call the Lions Club nearest to you .

Charlotte County Government 1050 Loveland Blvd ., Port Charlotte 33980

Habitat for Humanity - Donation Drop-off

1750 Manzana Ave ., Punta Gorda 33950

1354 El Jobean Rd ., Port Charlotte 33948

280 Alligator Dr ., Venice 34293

JFCS of the Suncoast (ad p76)

2688 Fruitville Rd ., Sarasota 34237

Positions vary from stocking supplies on the nursing floors to directing visitors at the front desk . Applicants must be willing to commit four hours per week over a period of 6 months . Applications available at the main lobby front desk . Contact Tami Caruso 941-782-2131 for additional information .

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd ., Lakewood Ranch 34202

Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County 13800 S . Tamiami Trl ., North Port 34287

300 Nokomis Ave . S ., Venice 34285

Lutheran Services Florida (ad p25) 5104 N . Lockwood Ridge Rd ., Ste . 307, Sarasota 34234

Lutheran Services Florida Sarasota Guardianship Program accepts volunteers to work in our office, filing, collecting data, making friendly calls, or visiting clients in local nursing homes or AL facilities . All volunteers must pass a background check .

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee (ad p41) 811 23rd Ave . E ., Bradenton 34208

Meals on Wheels of Sarasota (ad p42) 421 N . Lime Ave ., Sarasota 34237

The clinic is open Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm . During these clinic hours, our dispensing pharmacy is also open so patients usually can obtain their medications and begin their therapy immediately .

HOME HEALTH DEFINITIONS

This guide contains information about health care services provided in the home. Such services may be needed during recovery after a hospital stay or to help a disabled or elderly person live independently in their own home. Home Health Care Services

• Health care services offered in the home may include:

• Nursing care

• Physical, occupational, respiratory or speech therapy

• Home health aide services

• Medical social services

• Nutritional counseling

• Medical equipment and supplies

• Homemaker/companion services

HOMEMAKER/COMPANION SERVICES

Services provided by homemakers and companions include housekeeping, meals, shopping, and trips outside the home. These services can also be offered by a home health agency, nurse registry, or hospice.

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

Home health agencies provide nursing care; physical, speech, occupational, respiratory and IV therapy; home health aide and homemaker/ companion services; home medical equipment; nutritional guidance; and medical social services in the patient’s home or place of residence. These agencies are required to carry liability and workers compensation insurance on all employees.

These employees are supervised and working under the direction of a licensed practitioner. These services can be paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance and private pay.

NURSE REGISTRIES

An agency that offers health care related contracts for nurses, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, homemakers, and companions in a patient’s home and as temporary staff to health care facilities.

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS

Home medical equipment providers sell or rent home medical equipment and services for use in a patient’s home or place of residence. Equipment includes, though is not limited to, oxygen, respiratory equipment and customized wheelchairs. Services include delivery, set up, instruction and maintenance of equipment. A home health agency or hospice can also provide this service.

MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY:

If you have Medicare, you can use your home health benefits if you meet all the following conditions: You must be under the care of a doctor and you must be getting services under a plan of care established and reviewed regularly by a doctor. You must need, and a doctor must certify that you need, one or more of the following: Intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy,

speech-language, pathology services, continued occupational therapy. The home health agency caring for you must be approved by Medicare (Medicare-certified). You must be homebound, and a doctor must certify that you’re homebound.

A person may leave home for medical treatment or short, infrequent absences for non-medical reasons, such as attending religious services. You can still get home health care if you attend adult day care, but you would get the home care services in your home. Eligibility is also based on the amount of services you need. If you meet the conditions above, Medicare pays for your covered home health services for as long as you’re eligible and your doctor certifies you need them.

HOME HEALTH AIDES/ASSISTANCE

ADL’S: Refers to persons specifically trained to help individuals with their personal care needs and activities of daily living (ADL’s). Activities of Daily Living are activities that reflect the client’s ability to perform tasks that are essential for self-care such as bathing, feeding oneself, dressing, toileting, transferring from a bed to a chair, etc. Other tasks may be assigned to aides per individual agency and family negotiations/contract. Home Health Aides are available for just a few hours per week up to 24-hour care on a temporary or long term basis.

PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT): Refers to assessing and treating large motor function, utilizing rehabilitative tech-

niques of exercise, gait training, prosthetics, and heat to restore the client to his/ her highest functional level of strength, range of motion and mobility.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT):

Assesses and treats small motor function. Utilizes rehabilitative techniques of exercise, splinting and assistive devices to increase the client’s ability to carry out normal daily activity such as feeding, dressing, grooming, and performing household tasks. Guides client through specialized regimes and encourages sensory and muscle return. Exercises and activities are used to increase upper body extremity function.

SPEECH THERAPY (ST): Assesses and treats speech and swallowing disorders. Provides individually designed treatment programs to maximize communicative effectiveness for the client, such as stroke, head injury, laryngectomy, voice disorders, as well as cognitive deficits.

SOCIAL WORKER: A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventative, developmental, or remedial in nature.

D I F F E R E N C E Know the MEDICARE HOME

HEALTH

Be eligible for Medicare

Have a doctors order

Need skilled care or therapies

Be homebound Home Health Agency providing care must be Medicare-certified

PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE

Will provide 24 hour care Assist with activities of daily living (ex. bathing, dressing, bathroom)

Companion care and homemaker services (ex. shopping, cleaning, laundry, meal prep, transportation)

The main difference between Medicare

Home Health and Private Pay Home is the funding source and eligibility criteria. Medicare is government-funded and only available to eligible individuals based on specific criteria. Private Pay is paid for out-ofpocket or by Long Term Care Insurance by the person receiving care or their families. This care is accessible to anyone who can afford it.

To find local home health and home care options, go to page 92-98 or visit seniorsbluebook.com

ACTIVE ADULT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY: Active adult communities offer independent, relatively maintenance-free living to residents aged 55 and over. In “age restricted” active adult communities, 80% of homeowners must be 55 and over, while “age-targeted” communities simply market to the 55+ crowd.

INDEPENDENT LIVING (IL): Communities designed specifically for the aging adult to enhance quality of life and remain independent as long as possible. A community may offer annual rentals or month-to-month. Independent Communities provide residents with convenient access to dining & meal plans, entertainment and social activities, transportation, housekeeping & laundry, maintenance, wellness clinics, and access to third party medical services. Apartment styles vary and can include studios, one bedrooms, or two bedrooms. Communities offer amenities such as full kitchens, on-site pool, fitness center, walking paths, and more. These communities are NOT licensed to

provide personal/nursing care.

SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING: If you or your loved one may not need all the benefits of assisted living, then supervised independent living may be the right option for you. It’s the perfect bridge between being completely independent and not necessarily needing all of the care assisted living residents may need. Traditional independent options plus the option of adding ala carte personal care services as needed.

CCRC/LIFECARE: Continuing Care Retirement Community otherwise known as Life Care, offers a campusstyle environment that may include villas, apartments or condos, assisted living, and skilled nursing services. A large endowment fee is usually required that entitles residents to use assisted or skilled services when needed throughout their lifetime. Residents “purchase” their villa or condo and then pay monthly maintenance fees. Payor sources accepted are private pay in villas/apartments/condos and some insurance plans in AL. See SNF for payor sources.

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Families who plan for the future when they’re healthy and capable of making well thought-out decisions are more likely to enjoy long-term satisfaction with their choices.

Many seniors fear becoming a burden to their families; isolation can be common among seniors, especially if they are experiencing a new life event, like the loss of a loved one or their driver’s license.

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From Very Independent to Assisted Lifestyles

Annual, Seasonal, and Respite Stays

ASSISTED LIVING DEFINITIONS

WHAT ARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES? Assisted living communities provide full-time living arrangements in the least restrictive and most home-like setting. Communities can include individual apartments or rooms that a resident has alone or shares with another person. These communities can also range in size from one resident to several hundred residents. The basic services include, but are not limited to:

• Housing, nutritional meals, and special diets

• Personal care (help with bathing, dressing, eating, walking, physical transfer)

• Give medications (by a nurse employed at the community or arranged by contract) or help residents self-administer medications

• Supervise residents

• Arrange for health care services

• Provide or arrange for transportation to health care services

• Health monitoring

• Respite care

• Social and leisure activities

• Mental Health services

TYPES OF ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY LICENSES

There are three types of assisted living licenses. A community must have a standard assisted living community license in order to operate in the state of Florida. The other three licenses can

be added in order for the community to provide services designated outside the spectrum of a standard assisted living community license.

STANDARD LICENSE: A residential community that provides direct physical assistance with or the supervision of activities of daily living, assistance with medication(s) and other similar services.

LIMITED NURSING SERVICES (LNS) LICENSE: An assisted living community with a LNS license provides the basic services of an assisted living community as well as nursing services provided by licensed nurses within the scope of their nursing practice. The resident would still need to meet admission and continued residency criteria.

EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE (ECC) LICENSE: An ECC community can provide all the same services as an LNS community and the following:

• Limited nursing services and assessments

• Total help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting

• Measurement and recording of vital signs and weight

• Dietary management, including special diets, monitoring nutrition, food, and fluid intake

• Supervise residents with dementia and/or cognitive impairments

• Provide or arrange for rehabilitative services

• Provide escort services to medical appointments

• Educational programs to promote health and prevent illness

PRIVATE/SELF-PAY:

Self-pay residents use their own resources to pay for nursing care. This is sometimes referred to as private pay. Even if another payer covers your nursing home bill, you might have to pay for a portion of the bill. This is referred to as aco-payment. You might have to pay for the nursing home during a short absence from the nursing home. This is referred to as a bed hold. Make sure you understand how much of the nursing home bill that you are responsible for paying with your own money.

INSURANCE, HMOS, AND OTHER PAYERS:

Some long-term care insurance, commercial insurance, commercial Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Veteran’s Administration, Workers’ Compensation, and other programs covering nursing home stays. Plans vary widely.

SHORT TERM/RESPITE CARE:

Circumstances require a caregiver to seek temporary senior housing for

your loved one. Knowing they can move seamlessly into an emergency care environment that supports the wellness needs of seniors allows peace of mind when you are called away for business or vacation, or if you just need a short break from caregiving.

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLs): Define the personal care services available in assisted living and include bathing, dressing, grooming, bathroom assistance, eating and ambulation. Medication Administration and transferring are not ADLs but are factors in determining a person’s level of functioning.

ADULT DAY STAY PROGRAMS: There are two general types of adult day care programs. One is based on a medical model and the other on a social model. The medical model provides comprehensive medical, therapeutic, and rehabilitation day treatment. The social model offers supervised activities, peer support, companionship, and recreation. Both models assist older adults and those with chronic conditions to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.

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ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES AND SMALL ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES of Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota Counties

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SKILLED NURSING DEFINTIONS

SKILLED NURSING COMMUNITY (SNF): This level of care is typically found in a nursing center or a transitional care unit in a hospital. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom & a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans & private sources.

METHODS OF PAYMENT: Not all nursing homes accept all forms of payments. Furthermore, some nursing homes are limited in the number of beds available for a particular payment form.

MEDICARE: Medicare is a Federal program that serves people 65 and older and those with certain disabilities, regardless of income. Qualified individuals are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A, but must apply to become eligible for Part B coverage. Medicare generally pays for the first twenty days in a nursing home following a hospital stay of at least three days. Medicare generally pays a portion of the nursing home bill (after the first 20 days) for up to 100 days per year.

who are blind, and people who are disabled. You must apply and qualify for Medicaid before you are eligible for Medicaid coverage. Schedule an appointment with your local Department of Children and Family Services’ Medicaid Eligibility office to determine if you are financially eligible for Medicaid. Applicants must demonstrate that assets and income are below a maximum level, as well as other criteria in order to be eligible. Medicaid applicants must also meet medical eligibility for nursing home placement.

SPEECH THERAPY (ST): Assesses and treats speech and swallowing disorders. Provides individually designed treatment programs to maximize communicative effectiveness for the client, such as stroke, head injury, laryngectomy, voice disorders, as well as cognitive deficits.

TRACH CARE: Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

MEDICAID: Medicaid is a stateadministered medical assistance program that serves low-income families, those 65 and older, people

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT): Assesses and treats small motor function. Utilizes rehabilitative techniques of exercise, splinting and assistive devices to increase the client’s

ability to carry out normal daily activity such as feeding, dressing, grooming, and performing household tasks. Guides client through specialized regimes and encourages sensory and muscle return. Exercises and activities are used to increase upper body extremity function.

pull up records on every senior living community and home health agency. It is crucial to investigate if whatever service you are looking for has had citations, if the citations have been remedied etc. This is the only site that can provide you this information in a completely unbiased format.

PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT): Refers

to assessing and treating large motor function, utilizing rehabilitative techniques of exercise, gait training, prosthetics, and heat to restore the client to his/ her highest functional level of strength, range of motion and mobility.

ABOUT THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

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WHAT WILL THE FLORIDAHEALTHFINDER.GOV WEBINAR COVER AND HOW DO I SIGN UP?

The webinar is a FREE live virtual tour featuring the highlights of the FloridaHealthFinder.gov website. There will also be a question and answer period, at the end, to address your personal needs or questions about this site. Webinars are offered in English or Spanish and will include a general overview of the website or they can be tailored specifically for the new patient data query tool. For

ADDITIONAL MEDICARE AGENCIES