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Time to Help Yourself Caregivers need to replenish their spirits and bodies.
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caregiver, you know how difficult it is to cope with the emptiness. It’s hard to imagine moving forward and getting back to a normal routine. But you will. And part of the process is making sure you’re taking care of your own health. I have a friend who recently lost his elderly mother, who had battled illness for a decade. His father was her main caregiver, and is having a very difficult time adjusting to life without his partner of 50 years. He’s lost his appetite, and he’s experiencing insomnia. He’s mentally and physically drained. It’s a familiar situation, especially to those who were caregivers for terminally ill spouses, children or friends. When you’re depressed and depleted, it’s hard to eat well, or to eat at all, for that matter. It’s a particular problem for seniors, who require fewer calories but need more of certain nutrients. A poor diet, aggravated by stress and grief, can wreck havoc on the body. For example, simple things, such as drinking water during the day, are forgotten. But going without water can initially result in mild dehydration, the symptoms of which include dry mouth, lack of energy and loss of appetite. Severe dehydration could result in rapid heart rate, dizziness and headaches. The physical impact is easy to dismiss as a side effect of emotional turmoil. But it’s important to remember that dehydration can send you to the hospital. If you’ve recently been a caregiver and are trying to cope with a loss, it’s important to remember that recovering mentally is, in large part, dependent on your physical condition. So, what can you do? You probably have leftover casseroles or meals that friends or neighbors have prepared. Have someone help you freeze them in individual portions. Be sure to date and label what’s in the container. Meals that you can pull out of the freezer and thaw, heat and eat are great when you just can’t bring yourself to cook. Then, when the neighbors’ offerings start to run low, make a grocery list of basic, simple, easy-to-prepare items such as: ■ Fortified whole grain cereal, whole grain bread and whole grain crackers. There’s nothing wrong with a good, healthy bowl of cereal with skim or soy milk, a peanut butter sandwich or whole grain crackers with cheese or peanut butter. Don’t for-
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fyi / nutrition ■ Dried fruits. And I don’t mean just raisins. Now you can find dried blueberries, dried cherries – most any fruit you like. Also, keep a small amount of easy-toeat fruit, such as apples, bananas, grapes and berries in season, or pre-packed cutup fruit on hand. Fruit has high water content and helps to rehydrate the body. Besides nutrition and health, many other factors contribute to successfully navigating the grieving process. You’ll find terrific resources available online to help, including Orlando’s Hospice of the Comforter (hospiceofthecomforter.org) and the National Hospice and Pallative Care Organization (nhpco.org). Another rich source of information for caregivers is caregivercentral.org, which is part of Share the Care, a Central Florida non-profit agency. ■
get granola bars or other healthy bars with nuts, soy or dried fruit. I’ve been known to eat cereal for dinner many times. ■ Nuts such as cashews or almonds. Nuts are handy to snack on. Plus, you can find nuts mixed with dried fruit and even in the occasional helping of M&Ms. Small packages are available now for almost everything, so you don’t have to keep as much food on hand. ■ Sandwiches and snacks. Eggs are simple to hard boil, while cans of tuna or chicken breast make easy sandwiches or can be eaten with crackers. Even microwavable mac-and-cheese is very easy to prepare. There are many brands available, some with individual pouches for several meals. ■ Low- and non-fat dairy products such as yogurt, milk or low-lactose milk and soy milk. These are all good sources of protein,
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calcium and other nutrients. Some companies, including Kraft, make “cracker cuts” – cheese that’s ready to put on a cracker. ■ Bright-colored vegetables such as carrots and broccoli. Veggies now come in small packages and even individual portions – think kids’ lunchboxes – so you don’t have any waste. Plus, the more brightly colored the vegetable, the greater the health benefits, thanks to a rich assortment of plant compounds called phytochemicals, which have antioxidant properties and help protect against heart disease and cancer.
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and-buggy to seeing a man land on the moon,” says Billie. “My father died when I was an infant, so my mother was left to raise self-assured, assertive, support the same political candifour children on her own during the Great Depression. The dates, love traveling and are only-children. But with more way she experienced life was much different – and much harder than a half-century age difference between them, it’s unlikely – than the way I did. This project is a tribute to her life.” that their paths would have ever crossed. For Melissa, listening to Billie’s memories about growing up However, thanks to a partnership between Rollins College during the Depression brings history to life. “I learn not only and The Mayflower, a continuing-care retirement community about the historical side of the photos but also the emotional in Winter Park, new relationships are being cultivated on both side,” she says. campuses – bridging the generations through a love of learning. The collaboration is equally fulfilling from Billie’s perspecThis semester, the intergenerational initiative encompasses tive. “Melissa brings such enthusiasm, creativity and technotwo projects: “Memory and the Photograph,” which focuses on logical savvy to this project,” she adds. “I couldn’t do it withthe role that images and photography play in defining memoout her.” ries; and “What Makes My Life Matter,” a seminar that explores Each Mayflower resident in the memory-book class has aplife experiences. proached the project from a different angle. For example, Ruth Jean and Roxanne met in the photo class, where students are McDaniel is focusing on her move from Los Angeles to Winter working one-on-one with 20 Mayflower residents to create viPark – and why it was one of the best choices she ever made. sual memory books. John Eis is highlighting his successful 37-year career selling “We don’t have the opportunity for a lot of intergenerational more than 11,000 vehicles for Chevrolet. In his most memolearning in our culture because we segment ourselves – and rable photo, he is pictured we’re missing out,” says Jennibeside the first car he ever fer Queen, associate professold – a used 1953 four-door sor of psychology at Rollins. coupe. His wife Winnie’s “It’s an enriching experience project, titled “A Kaleidofor both the students and the scope of My Life,” reflects seniors, because they’re serv“brilliance” and “color” of ing as peers and mentors to the people and places she each other.” has encountered through For Rollins sophomore the years. Melissa Manley, the class has “When we share experienabled her to see history ences together, Winnie is through a different lens. She looking back and I’m lookand Mayflower resident Biling forward, but together we lie Van Horn worked togethlearn a lot from each other” er on a memory book that says her student partner, Ludisplays pictures of Billie and cas Hernandez. her mother as well as period As part of a Rollins class photos from each decade of called “Justice: Good and their lives. Jean Lunin (left) and Roxanne Szal are partnering on Evil,” eight Mayflower resi“My mother was born in 1888 and died in 1986, so she “What Makes My Life Matter,” an exploration of how ordinary dents are helping freshmen with a project dubbed “What went from seeing a horsepeople find meaning and purpose. ean Lunin and Roxanne Szal have a lot in common. Both are
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POSITIVE by Glenn Shirley
No medical diagnosis is more feared than Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s new hope, thanks to researchers in Central Florida.
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hen singer Glen Campbell announced that he had early stage Alzheimer’s disease, the degenerative neurological malady once again made international headlines. Campbell had recently been savaged by critics for erratic concert performances and went public, he said, so his fans would understand why he sometimes struggled to remember lyrics. Former President Ronald Reagan suffered from Alzheimer’s after leaving the White House, and perhaps while living there. Reagan’s friend Charlton Heston was stricken with Alzheimer’s. Actress Rita Hayworth, boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, singer Perry Como, artist Norman Rockwell and composer Aaron Copeland also died from the disease. Clearly, Alzheimer’s doesn’t discriminate. And the luminaries listed above, regardless of their resources, had no better success at staving off the ravages of the disease than our own parents and grandparents. There is no cure and, as yet, no particularly effective treatment. No new Alzheimer’s medications have been approved for use in more than eight years. But there may be hope. “The outlook is positive,” says Dr. Ira J. Goodman, a physician at Compass Research, an Orlandobased facility that conducts clinical trails related to the treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders. “There are some promising things happening. Five or 10 years down the road, there may be some good treatments available.” This past summer, a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, estimated how many Alzheimer’s cases might be attributable to modifiable behaviors or conditions, including physical inactivity, lack of education, smoking, depression, hypertension, obesity and diabetes. WWW.FOREVERYOUNGMAGORLANDO.COM
The authors, using a mathematical model, surmised that these behaviors and conditions are responsible for about half of the roughly 5.3 million Alzheimer’s cases in the United States and 34 million cases worldwide. According to the study, if people took action – by exercising, quitting smoking, going back to school or losing weight – a significant number of Alzheimer’s cases could be prevented. Reducing these risk factors by 10 percent, the researchers estimated, could prevent 1.1 million cases worldwide; reducing these risk factors by 25 percent could prevent more than 3 million cases. In an editorial accompanying the study, both published in the journal Lancet Neurology, Dr. Laura Fratiglioni, director of the Aging Research Center at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, cautioned that the estimates “could be regarded as only theoretical” until more rigorous research is done. But Goodman and others believe the researchers may be on to something. “There is very strong data to support the theory that lifestyle factors can impact Alzheimer’s,” says Goodman, who is directing a study to see if there are also links between the incidence of Alzheimer’s and such factors as socialization and spirituality. But even if the evidence is far from conclusive regarding Alzheimer’s, addressing the risk factors identified in the study can help improve overall health in a variety of ways. “What’s good for the heart is also good for the head,” says Goodman, who is also investigating the impact of “medical food” on the disease. A medical food is a dietary supplement that helps manage a disease or condition that causes nutritional deficiencies. Last year, a National Institutes of Health panel of experts concluded that “no evidence of even moderate scientific qualFOREVER YOUNG
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ity exists to support the association of any modifiable factor (such as nutritional supplements, herbal preparations, dietary factors, prescription or nonprescription drugs, social or economic factors, medical conditions, toxins or environmental There is no definitive medical diagnosis for Alzheimexposures) with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.” er’s disease. Only an autopsy can confirm the presence Still, Goodman is excited by the potential of Axona, a preof the distinctive plaque found in the brains of victims. scription supplement derived from coconut oil that its manu“The main cause and the biggest risk of Alzheimer’s is facturer says targets the nutritional needs of people with Alaging,” says Dr. Ira J. Goodman of Orlando’s Compass zheimer’s. Here’s the theory: Alzheimer’s is thought to hinder Research. “By age 85, half of the population may have the brain’s ability to break down glucose. Axona provides an the disease.” alternative source of glucose that the brain can use for energy. So Goodman says a diagnosis in an older person is “I was initially skeptical, but I’ve seen some interesting refar more accurate than in a younger person, who may sults,” says Goodman. Indeed, one small have a variety of conditions that double-blind study of Alzheimer’s pamimic Alzheimer’s. tients indicated that 45 percent of the PET scans to diagnose Alzheimparticipants receiving the treatment er’s will be available someday showed improvement. soon, according to accumulating However, the national Alzheimer’s research showing the scans can Association doesn’t endorse medical accurately diagnose the disease. foods and disputes the contention that In June, a study presented at a the disease causes nutritional deficienSociety of Nuclear Medicine meetcies. The Food and Drug Administraing suggested that PET scans for tion doesn’t approve medical foods, nor detecting Alzheimer’s could be does it test medical foods for safety or commercially available this year, effectiveness. although experts said such scans When breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s could be expensive. research happen, they could well hapIn the meantime, according to the pen at the University of Central Florida’s Alzheimer’s Association, here are Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences. seven warning signs. Having some A discovery by UCF researchers has or even all of them doesn’t necesrevealed a previously unknown mechasarily mean you have the disease. nism that may cause deterioration of But Goodman and others say that the brain during the earliest stages of an evaluation by an expert – a neuAlzheimer’s. That breakthrough, if it’s rologist, a psychiatrist or another confirmed through additional testing, professional specializing in memory could lead to new treatments that may loss – is the only way to be relatively Dr. Ira J. Goodman help block the onset of the disease. certain. The warning signs are: For years doctors have known that a N Asking the same question over and over. substance called amyloid-beta causes a plaque buildup on the brains of Alzheimer’s victims, preventing normal electrical N Repeating the same story, word for word, again and signals from being generated in the brain cells and eventually again. killing them. N Forgetting how to do things that were previously While most Alzheimer’s studies have focused on brain cells done with ease and regularity, such as cooking or already damaged by amyloid-beta – or on the effects of high conmaking repairs. centrations of the substance – the UCF team instead explored the effects of very low amyloid-beta concentrations on healthy N Losing the ability to pay bills or balance a checkbook. cells in an effort to mimic the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s. The UCF researchers, led by Dr. James Hickman, head N Getting lost in familiar surroundings or misplacing of the UCF NanoScience Technology Center’s Hybrid Syshousehold objects. tems Laboratory, found that over time, exposure to moderN Neglecting to bathe or wearing the same clothes ate amyloid-beta concentrations prevents electrical signals over and over again. from traveling normally through brain cells. Because the effect is seen in otherwise healthy cells, Hickman thinks the N Relying on someone else, such as a spouse, to make team may have uncovered a process that begins well before routine decisions or answer questions. any impairment is obvious.
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5,300,000 The estimated number of Americans who have Alzheimer’s
500,000 The estimated number of Floridians who have Alzheimer’s
10% People age 65 who have Alzheimer’s
50% People age 85 who have Alzheimer’s
$170,000,000,000 Cost of Alzheimer’s care to Medicaid and Medicare in 2010
$61,000,000,000 Cost of Alzheimer’s to business, including healthcare and lost productivity “We believe this might be a precursor to a state where people start seeing symptoms. In other words, this may be what happens before you get Alzheimer’s,” says Hickman. Another UCF researcher has discovered that a compound called bromodeoxyuridine may improve the odds that stem cells transplanted from a patient’s bone marrow will help take over the functions of cells damaged by Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological illnesses. A research team led by Kiminobu Sugaya, a UCF professor with a Ph.D in pharmacology, found that treating bone marrow cells in laboratory cultures with the compound made adult human stem cells more likely to develop as brain cells after they were implanted in adult rat brains. Sugaya and his colleagues hope to demonstrate that stem cells transplanted from a patient’s blood or bone marrow can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases, because they can replace cells that die from those ailments. “By using a patient’s own stem cells instead of embryonic stem cells, we’re able to avoid the ethical concerns many people have about stem-cell research,” Sugaya says. “We also don’t have to worry about the immune system rejecting the new cells.” Still, early and definitive detection offers the best hope for truly effective treatment, say experts. By the time Alzheimer’s symptoms begin to show, the disease is in its final stages. Says Goodman: “It may be decades before a person becomes symptomatic.” ■ WWW.FOREVERYOUNGMAGORLANDO.COM
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center in Orlando began as a small support-group meeting in an Orlando woman’s dining room.
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Center offers help and support. The Florida Legislature showed unusual foresight in 1985 when it founded the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. But it might not have happened without the advocacy of an Orlando woman, Pat Jimison, who was primary caregiver for her husband, Jack, who was stricken by the disease in his 50s. The initiative established 14 memory-disorder clinics statewide and funded both adult day-care facilities for Alzheimer’s victims and respite programs for their caregivers. In addition, it created a “brain bank” where doctors examine the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients, both to provide family members with a definitive diagnosis and to further research. Jimison, now retired and living in North Carolina, also founded the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center in Orlando. “Pat was looking for help when her husband was diagnosed,” says Nancy Squillacioti, director of the center. “This started out as a support group in someone’s kitchen. Then she went to the Legislature and told them, ‘Hey, guys, this is a growing problem and we’re going to be in big trouble if we don’t do something now.’” The center, located on Lake Highland Drive, offers support, referral and counseling services. It’s also the administrative headquarters for the state’s brain bank – the brains are actually stored at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. For more information call (407) 843-1910 or visit alzheimerresourcecenter.org. Orlando’s Center for Memory Disorders is located on East Colonial Drive. For more information call (407) 447-5971 or visit memorydisorders.org. FOREVER YOUNG
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entral Florida remodeler Jack McGrath is about to tackle a whole-house remodel that will feature wide doorways, a shower with a no-step entry and extra space in the bathroom for grab bars. But the clients aren’t elderly. Like all of us, however, they someday will be – if they’re lucky. And they’re planning ahead by incorporating aging-in-place and universal-design concepts into their remodeling project. “It’s a smart move,” says McGrath of Longwood-based Jonathan McGrath Construction, a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). “This will probably be their last home, and they want to be comfortable in it as their needs change.” Carolyn Sithong, an occupational therapist who owns Home for Life Consulting and Design, says clients like McGrath’s are becoming the rule rather than the exception. “The demand for aging-in-place services will begin to reshape healthcare as baby boomers age and choose to remain in their current homes,” she adds. Members of the baby-boom generation – those born between 1946 and 1964 – began turning 65 this year. Those 65 and older made up almost 13 percent of the U.S. population in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, while the group right behind them, those between 45 and 64, comprised 26 percent. Clearly, building and remodeling homes for an aging population will be a challenge for many years to come. That’s why smart contractors are increasingly embracing the concepts of aging-in-place and universal design. Leon Harper, a founding member of the National Home Modification Action Coalition, a group of gerontology and design activists, describes the typical American home as a “Peter Pan” house – built for able-bodied young adults and sold as if they’ll be able to stay there for the rest of their lives without ever having to change a thing. But that simply isn’t reality. Changes that accompany aging may include reduced vision, decreased muscle strength, impaired memory, diminished hearing and limited mobility due to such afflictions as arthritis or osteoporosis. “Middle-aged people and even older people don’t like to think about it, but they can become disabled,” Harper says. “When they break a leg and can’t use the bathroom, or get sick and can’t climb the stairs, they begin to think, ‘I’m stupid. I’m useless.’ But I tell them, ‘It’s not you, it’s the house.’”
Aging-in-place and universal design are terms that are sometimes used interchangeably. There are, however, degrees of difference. An aging-in-place project is one through which a home is built or retrofitted to meet the changing needs of an aging occupant. While universal design encompasses aging-in-place concepts, it is age-neutral. The term was coined by Ronald Lawrence Mace, a polio victim who devoted his life as an architect and industrial designer to devising environments suitable for everyone, regardless of age or condition. Thus the two disciplines sometimes overlap. “Aging-in-place design is a home that actually works for all ages,” Sithong says. “Many of the design features that we use for the elderly also work wonderfully for children.” A zero-step entry, for example, works as well for a mother with a baby stroller as it does for an 80-year-old with a walker. Likewise grab bars in a bathroom are great for the elderly but are equally handy for a pregnant woman or for someone recovering from surgery. “Universal design and aging-in-place involve creating living environments that are comfortable and accessible for all people in all stages of life,” adds Sithong, “This type of environment promotes independence in the home, allowing you to remain there for the long term.” Homes incorporating principles of aging-in-place and universal design include such user-friendly details as wide doorways, rocker light switches, single-lever faucets and kitchen cabinets with adjustable shelving. Floorplans are open, with wide hallways and wide entries that are covered and step-free, thereby facilitating access for wheelchairs and eliminating trip hazards for everyone else. Not surprisingly, bathrooms are most frequently targeted for aging-in-place and universal-design rehabs. “Bathrooms should have ample space for maneuvering,” Sithong says. “Roll-in showers are preferable for facilitating access and grab bars should be properly placed to allow safe transfers and to assist with balance. Hand-held sprayers are perfect for those who need to sit while they bathe.” Handsome, taller toilets are now made to help those who have difficulty stooping and standing. A high-end Japanese toilet maker has introduced a “washlet” – a toilet-seat bidet that can be
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TRENDS IN UNIVERSAL DESIGN Local experts offer plenty of suggestions for homeowners looking to incorporate aging-in-place and universal design elements into their remodeling plans. Here are a few of their ideas: In the bathroom, use non-slip ooring. Also, install a chair-height toilet and a low- or no-threshold shower with a built-in bench or seat. Add grab bars in the bathroom or reinforce the walls so they can be added later. In the kitchen, use easy-access storage such as pull-out shelves and appliances such as a side-by-side refrigerator and dishwasher drawers. Create multi-level countertops with open space underneath so a person can work while seated. At least one entry into the home should have no steps and be 32 inches wide or more. Hallways and corridors should be at least three feet wide. Lower light switches and thermostats should be installed so they can easily be reached by someone in a wheelchair. Also, use rocker-style light switches. Use lever-style door handles and faucets, which are easier to open and turn on. Choose front-loading laundry appliances and consider raising them on pedestals.
No-threshold showers, chair-height toilets, drawer-style dishwashers and multilevel countertops are all typical universal design elements.
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Bathrooms are most often remodeled to accommodate the changing needs that come with aging. But that doesn’t mean the new and improved space has to look sterile or institutional. inserted into a standard toilet. The device features a heated seat, air purification and a stream of warm water aimed at the front or rear of the user’s anatomy, followed by a rush of warm air for paperless drying. Americans, unaccustomed to bidets, may poke fun at the product. But it’s easy to see how it could solve hygiene problems and enhance independence for those who, because of age or physical challenges, have difficulty moving. Kitchens are also being made over for safety and easy access. An aging-in-place or universal-design kitchen project might include replacing base cabinet half-shelves with roll-out trays or adding swing-out or Lazy-Susan accessories to hard-toreach base-corner cabinets. Replacing cabinet knobs with easier-to-use pulls is especially helpful for those with arthritis or Parkinson’s. Likewise, knobstyle faucets are easier to operate than their lever-handled cousins. Induction cooktops are preferable because they use magnetic energy and only generate heat directly below the pot, thereby reducing the chance of someone with vision or memory challenges – or curious children, for that matter – from burning themselves on a hot surface. Under-wall cabinet lighting creates brighter work surfaces, 24
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which can mean the difference between a perfectly julienned carrot and a painfully jabbed fingertip – especially for those with vision challenges. As an added benefit, under-cabinet lighting can make the kitchen look bigger. Slick floors should be treated with an anti-slip treatment. Polished travertine is beautiful, but presents a risk of falls. In fact, one of three people 65 or older suffers a serious fall every year. To avoid this potential hazard, look into an anti-slip treatment or replace the floor with a non-slip finish. “Many of these ideas can be easily implemented,” Sithong adds. “Changing faucets, handles and light switches is as simple as using them. Lighting can be enhanced or decreased by understanding the wattages of light bulbs and/or adjusting window treatments.” Yet, homeowners sometimes hesitate to incorporate agingin-place and universal-design features and products into their remodeling projects because “nobody wants to think of themselves as getting older and needing tools or equipment for assistance,” Sithong notes. Plus, they fear ending up with an “institutional” look. No need to worry. Bathroom grab bars, handrails and other products are now being designed so that it’s possible to incorporate them almost invisibly – or at least without sacrificing aesthetics. “Aging-in-place and universal design don’t necessarily make things ugly,” McGrath says. Sithong agrees, adding: “There are many aspects of aging-in-place and universal design that are beautiful and comfortable.” That’s why NAHB now has an award to recognize design-savvy achievements for aging-in-place and universal design. “A lot of companies have started focusing more on style,” says Jamie Goldberg, a National Kitchen & Bath Association-certified designer and certified aging-in-place specialist. Other relatively minor but important steps that many homeowners can accomplish themselves: lower thermostats, electrical switches and front-door peepholes to put them within reach of everyone. Also, for the hearing-impaired, installation of strobe smoke detectors is recommended. Privacy is also an important consideration as multigenerational living becomes more popular. Orlando-based remodelers Farina and Sons recently tackled a project for a multigenerational family. “We took into account both the physical and the emotional needs of the 94-year-old family member,” says owner Victor Farina. “Most importantly, we asked the family member to serve as part of the design-build team so he could feel included in the process.” But are aging-in-place and universal-design projects expensive? Not necessarily, McGrath says. Some features, such as elevators, are pricy. “But incorporating many universal-design concepts and features into a home are no cost or minimal cost,” he says. “It just takes thinking ahead.” Homes built with universal design and aging-in-place elements, such as wide hallways and no-threshold entries, can be great for resale, too. So you’ll likely get a solid return on your remodeling investment if you decide to age elsewhere instead of in place. ■ FALL 2011
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ew decisions are as confusing, emotionally wrenching and fraught with pitfalls as those related to the care of an aging parent or loved one. While it may be easier to put off thinking about it until later, the earlier you begin your research, the easier the process will be. Learn about the different types of senior housing, what choices may be best for you and how to navigate the emotional roadblocks that come with making smart choices. Waiting until you’re forced to act quickly only
ADULT APARTMENT COMMUNITY Villa Grande on Saxon 450 Alessandra Circle Orange City, FL 32763 villagrandeonsaxon.com Independent 55-plus, pet-friendly community for active adults with one- and two bedroom apartment homes. Amenities include an 11,000-square-foot clubhouse with fitness center, heated swimming pool, salon, library and private dining room. No upfront entry fees. Traditional lease agreements include short-term leases and optional garage storage.
ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS Adult day care offers social and health-related services in a safe, supportive and cheerful environment. Nutritious meals that accommodate special diets are typically included, along with an afternoon snack. Such facilities offer relief to family members or caregivers, allowing them the freedom to go to work, handle personal business or simply relax while knowing their loved ones are well cared for and safe.
Lake County Lake County Adult Activity Center 1172 Grand Hwy. Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 978-2770 Maximum Participants:15 McCoy Adult Day Care Center 120 E. 20th Ave. Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352) 383-9770 Maximum Participants: 24
makes the process that much more difficult. On the following pages is a selective directory of assisted living facilities, homemaker and companion services, nurse registries, nursing homes, orthopedic surgeons and hospice care services. Providers who have shown a special interest in reaching Forever Young readers through advertising are highlighted with more descriptions. Most of the information was provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA). For more, visit acha.myflorida.org.
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Osceola County
Easter Seals Day Break at the Miller Center 2010 Mizell Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 629-4565 Maximum Participants: 50
Osceola Council on Aging 700 Generation Point Kissimmee, FL 34744 (407) 846-8532 Maximum Participants: 78
Share the Care 1010 Arthur Ave. Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 423-5311 Maximum Participants: 20 helpforcaregivers.org Specializing in adult day care and respite for frail, physically and cognitively impaired adults, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. And now, caregivercentral.org provides a personalized caregiver self-assessment tool and access to help and support for caregivers.
Share the Care 2025 W. S.R. 426 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 423-5311 Maximum Participants: 22 helpforcaregivers.org
Share the Care 81 N. Main St. Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 423-5311 Maximum Participants: 20 helpforcaregivers.org Share the Care 1655 Peel Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 894-4669 Maximum Participants: 40 helpforcaregivers.org Share the Care 4851 S. Apopka Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 876-9194 Maximum Participants: 40 helpforcaregivers.org
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ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Assisted living facilities offer housing alternatives for older adults who may need help with dressing, bathing eating, and toileting, but don’t require the intensive medical and nursing care provided in nursing homes. These listings indicate only the number of licensed beds for assisted living, not the total capacity of the facility.
Lake County St. Mary Magdalen Adult Center 710 Spring Lake Rd., Ste., 1100 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 831-9630 Maximum Participants: 30 stmarymagdalen.org Providing compassionate care for frail adults who need special attention in a cozy, home-away-from-home setting since 1987.
Volusia County Sender Retreat 1270 Orange Camp Rd. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 734-4442 Maximum Participants: 45 Stay for a Day Adult Day Care 1001 Town Center Dr. Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 851-0691 Maximum Participants: 50
Bridgewater, The 500 Waterman Ave. Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352) 383-0051 Licensed Beds: 100 Emeritus at Oak Park 650 E. Minehaha Ave. Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 241-0844 Licensed Beds: 85 Eustis Senior Care 228 N. Center St. Eustis, FL 32726 (352) 589-8944 Licensed Beds: 25 Grand Court Tavares, The 1211 Caroline St. E. Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 343-6464 Licensed Beds: 110 Heritage of Tavares 900 E. Alfred St. Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 343-3070 Licensed Beds: 36 Leisure Manor 301 S. Main Ave. Minneola, FL 34715 (352) 394-6619 Licensed Beds: 24 FOREVER YOUNG
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Waterman Cove 1501 Sunshine Parkway Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 742-7111 Licensed Beds: 94
Mayfield Retirement Center 460 Newell Hill Rd. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 365-6011 Licensed Beds: 20
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Savannah Manor 1027 W. Main St. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 326-3637 Licensed Beds: 45 Shady Lane Retirement Home 201 Rosefield Ave. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 216-3588 Licensed Beds: 11 Silver Lake Assisted Living 34601 Radio Rd. Leesburg, FL 34788 (352) 365-9929 Licensed Beds: 8 Somerset 2450 Dora Ave. Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 343-4464 Licensed Beds: 60 Springs of Lady Lake, The 620 Griffin Ave. Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 259-0016 Licensed Beds: 80 Sterling House of Tavares 2232 Dora Ave. Taveres, FL 32778 (352) 343-2500 Licensed Beds: 60 Superior Residence of Clermont 1600 Hunt Trace Blvd. Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 394-5549 Licensed Beds: 110 Sutton Homes No. 7 4055 Lake Forest Mount Dora, FL 32757 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5 26
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Alabama Oaks of Winter Park 1759 Alabama Dr. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 622-5076 Licensed Beds: 19 Azalea Manor 150 Willow Dr. Orlando, FL 32807 (407) 282-0556 Licensed Beds: 75
Mayflower Assisted Living Facility 1620 Mayflower Court Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 672-1620 Licensed Beds: 31 themayflower.com A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with a Type A life-care contract including 240 independent living apartments, 28 single-family independent living villas and 31 assisted living residences. Plus an onsite, 60-bed, state-licensed, Medicare-approved health center that has received the prestigious Governor’s Gold Seal Award.
Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center, The 3201 Rouse Rd. Orlando, FL 32817 (407) 384-5858 Licensed Beds: 114
Orlando Ivy Court 8015 Pin Oak Dr. Orlando FL 32819-7108 (407) 363-4511 Licensed Beds: 40
Emeritus at Conway 5501 E. Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32822 (407) 277-7225 Licensed Beds: 103
Orlando Lutheran Towers 404 Mariposa St. Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 425-1033 Licensed Beds: 109
Emeritus at Ocoee 80 N. Clark Rd. Ocoee, FL 34761 (407) 299-2710 Licensed Beds: 105
Orlando Madison House 8001 Pin Oak Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 903-1808 Licensed Beds: 80
Emeritus at Wekiwa Springs 203 S Wekiwa Springs Rd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 889-7704 Licensed Beds: 82 Golden Pond Communities 400 Lakeview Rd. Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 654-7217 Licensed Beds: 108 Indigo Palms at Maitland 740 N. Wymore Rd. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 628-0123 Licensed Beds: 116
Spring Hills Hunters Creek 3800 Town Center Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 (407) 251-8088 Licensed Beds: 108 Summer Time Retirement 909 N. Wymore Rd. Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 645-5515 Licensed Beds: 95 Sutton Homes No. 1 2650 Derbyshire Dr. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5
Sutton Homes No. 4 1481 Glastonberry Dr. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5 Sutton Homes No. 5 2216 Miscindy Place Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5 Sutton Homes No. 8 6102 Sand Pines Estates Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5 Thornton Gardens 618 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32821 (407) 841-5417 Licensed Beds: 12 Westchester of Winter Park 558 N. Semoran Blvd. Winter Park FL 32792 (407) 679-5555 Licensed Beds: 121 Westminster Towers 70 W. Lucerne Circle. Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 841-1310 Licensed Beds: 60 Winter Park Towers 1111 S. Lakemont Ave. Winter Park FL 32792 (407) 647-4083 Licensed Beds: 73 westminsterretirement.com Choose from among 421 apartment homes, singlefamily homes and villas in beautifully landscaped neighborhoods. Maintain the independence you desire while benefiting from quality services that give you more time to experience active Florida living. Coming soon: 54 new apartment homes in Loch Berry.
Sutton Homes No. 2 4031 Quentia Dr. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5 FALL 2011
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Seminole County
All Seasons Assisted Living 509 W. Verona St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 931-3995 Licensed Beds: 75
Arden Courts of Winter Springs 1057 Willa Springs Dr. Winter Springs FL 32708 (407) 696-8400 Licensed Beds: 60
Amber Lake Assisted Living 2411 Fortune Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34744 (407) 348-6100 Licensed Beds: 34 Bishop Grady Villas 401 Bishop Grady Ct. St. Cloud, FL 34770 (407) 892-6148 Licensed Beds: 48 Good Samaritan Society/ Kissimmee Village 1471 Sungate Dr. Kissimmee, FL 34746 (407) 870-2210 Licensed Beds: 44 Homestead Retirement 1117 Massachusetts Ave. St. Cloud, FL 34769 (407) 892-3837 Licensed Beds: 34 Keystone Villas 1092 W. Donegan Ave. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 846-3568 Licensed Beds: 50 Royal Gardens of St. Cloud 4511 Neptune Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34769 (407) 892-2290 Licensed Beds: 33 Savannah Court of St. Cloud 3791 Old Canoe Creek Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34769 (407) 892-8502 Licensed Beds: 36 Sunshine Quest Acres 2910 Old Canoe Creek Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34772 (407) 593-1524 Licensed Beds: 12
Chambrel at Island Lake 160 Islander Ct. Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 767-6600 Licensed Beds: 57 brookdaleliving.com Independent and assisted living options are available within a 15-acre community. Amenities include a heated, outdoor swimming pool, walking paths, arts and crafts studio, library and full-service dining, complete with tableside service. Cornerstone at Longwood, The 480 E. Church Ave. Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 767-0500 Licensed Beds: 90 Eastbrooke Gardens 201 Sunset Dr. Casselberry, FL 32707 (407) 699-5002 Licensed Beds: 78 eastbrookegardens.net Located in a rustic, tree-lined setting with secured outdoor spaces and designated respite and daycare areas. Staffers are trained in all stages of Alzheimer’s care and family involvement is encouraged. Assessments available within 24 hours of intital contact and there is no waiting list. Emeritus at Lake Mary 150 Middle St. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 321-7550 Licensed Beds: 92 Emeritus at Oviedo 1725 Pine Bark Pt. Oviedo, FL 32765-6580 (407) 977-5250 Licensed Beds: 75
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Emeritus at Tuskawilla 1016 Willa Springs Dr. Winter Springs, FL 32708 (407) 699-7999 Licensed Beds: 102 Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs 433 Orange Dr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 260-2433 Licensed Beds: 180 Built specifically for assisted living, independent living and Alzheimer’s care, the facility offers a private dining room, exercise room, salon, library and home health services. There are visiting physicians and a nurse is on staff. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are offered and the location is close to shopping, dining and medical facilities. Heritage at Lake Forest, The 5433 W. S.R. 46 Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 322-2207 Licensed Beds: 185 Horizon Bay Vibrant Retirement Living 443 360 Montgomery Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 786-5637 Licensed Beds: 115 Horizon Bay Vibrant Retirement Living 445 217 Boston Ave. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 260-2345 Licensed Beds: 170
ments and 24-hour supervised assisted living facility where services include an on-site beauty salon, rehabilitation and therapy center, housekeeping, full-service dining room and an array of daily activities. Savannah Cottage of Oviedo 445 Alexandria Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 977-8786 Licensed Beds: 38 Savannah Court of Maitland 1301 W. Maitland Blvd. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 645-3990 Licensed Beds:112 Savannah Court of Oviedo 355 Alafaya Woods Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 977-8786 Licensed Beds: 26 Savannah Court of Oviedo II 395 Alafaya Woods Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 977-8786 Licensed Beds: 36 Spring Hills Lake Mary 3655 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 688-1660 Licensed Beds: 102 Sutton Homes No. 3 515 Tivoli Ct. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5
Lutheran Haven Assisted Living Facility 1525 Haven Dr., Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 365-3456 Licensed Beds: 28
Volusia County
Renaissance Retirement Center 300 W. Airport Blvd. Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 323-7306 Licensed Beds: 115 renaissancesanford.com Independent living apart-
Cloisters of DeLand, The 400 E. Howry Ave. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 822-6900 Licensed Beds: 220
Americare Assisted Living 2992 Day Rd. Deltona, FL 32738 (386) 789-8848 Licensed Beds: 36
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fyi / resource directory Forest Lake Manor 252 Forest Lake Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32119 (386) 760-7174 Licensed Beds: 75
Woodland Towers 113 Chipola Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-2700 Licensed Beds: 175
Good Samaritan Society/ Florida Lutheran 450 N. McDonald Ave. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 738-0212 Licensed Beds: 45
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Good Shepards of DeLand West, The 1200 W. New York Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-9986 Licensed Beds: 11 John Knox Village of Central Florida 101 Northlake Dr. Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 775-3840 Licensed Beds: 60 Oak Manor 1771 W. Minnesota Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-7231 Licensed Beds: 11 Rose Manor 120 W. North St. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-5982 Licensed Beds: 10 Savannah Court of Orange City 202 Strawberry Oaks Dr. Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 775-3030 Licensed Beds: 45 Shady Lane 2560 Shady Lane Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 775-4453 Licensed Beds: 16 Sterling House of DeLand 1210 N. Stone St. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 736-8100 Licensed Beds: 55
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Home health care helps seniors live independently for as long as possible, given the limits of their medical condition. It covers a wide range of services, including occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy and even skilled nursing. It may also involve helping with such daily activities as bathing, dressing and eating as well as cooking, cleaning and monitoring prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Lake County Christian Home Companionship 2204 Citrus Blvd., 2B Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 787-0052 Florida Hospital Waterman Home Care Services/Private Division 3270 Waterman Way Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 253-3900 Home Instead Senior Care No. 239 216 N. Third St., Ste. A Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 323-6100 Visiting Angels of Lake County 655 W. Hwy. 50, Ste. 103 Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 241-6400
Orange County American Home Companions 1475 Lake Baldwin Ln., Ste A Orlando, FL 32814 (407) 896-8989
BrightStar 410 N. Dillard St., Ste. 102 Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 877-0720 Cameron Group, The 3319 Maguire Blvd., Ste.100 Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 896-2010 Comfort Keepers 380 Semoran Commerce Pl., Ste. 206B Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 814-7070 CSI/Nurse World 2250 Lee Rd., Ste.102 Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 629-1141 Florida Home Companion 620 N. Wymore Rd., Ste. 260 Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 478-5469 Florida Hospital Home Care Services 600 Courtland St., Ste. 300 Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 691-8205 Senior Helpers 1850 Lee Rd., Ste.140 Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 628-4357 Spring Hills Care Services 3800 Town Center Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 (407) 251-8088 Visiting Angels of Orlando/Ocoee 6220 S. Orange Blossom Tr., Ste. 194 Orlando, FL 32809 (407) 888-5999 Visiting Angels of Orlando/ Winter Park 2221 Lee Rd., Ste. 26 Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 236-9997 Visiting Nurse Association 102 W. Pineloch Ave., Ste. 23 Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 854-3100
Osceola County True Help Services 526 Simpson Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34744 (407) 348-2383 Visiting Angels 3501 W. Vine St., Ste. 351 Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 888-5999
Seminole County BrightStar of West Seminole 7764 Islewood Ct. Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 921-8696 BrightStar of East Seminole County 800 Westwood Sq., Ste. E Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 278-4570 Comfort Keepers 650 Douglas Ave., Ste.1027 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 774-4457 Granny Nannies 1912 Boothe Circle, Ste. 300 Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 682-7758 Right at Home 200 Waymont Ct., Ste. 126 Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 330-0808 rightathome.net Providing caring assistance at a reasonable cost to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. Caregivers are carefully screened, trained, bonded and insured. Free personal alert system and a money back satisfaction guarantee offered. Services include companionship/homemaking, physical assistance, hygiene, wellness and skilled nursing. Visiting Angels 655 W. Fulton St., Ste. 1 Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 302-4138
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Orange County
Lake County
Companion Care Services 1036 Lyric Dr. Deltona, FL 32738 (321) 246-2898
Binson’s Home Health Care Centers 762 E. Altamonte Dr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 691-3009
Samaritan Care Hospice of Florida 1300 N. Semoran Blvd., Ste. 210 Orlando, FL 32807-3567 (407) 514-1300 Licensed Beds: 0 samcarehospice.com
Edgewater at Waterman Village 300 Brookfield Ave. Mount Dora, FL 32757-9562 (352) 383-0051 Licensed Beds: 120
Shepherd’s House of DeLand, The 138 North Boulevard Ct. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-1908
HOME MEDICAL SUPPLIES Lake County Lincare 301 S. Richey Rd., Ste. 101 Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 323-5540 Long’s Home Medical Services & Equipment 3801 S.R. 19A, Ste. 408 Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352) 735-1120
Orange County Binson’s Home Health Care Centers 2069 Aloma Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 679-2135 Colonial Medical Supplies 915 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 849-6455 Scooter Store Orlando 2457 Silver Star Rd. Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 522-3780
Osceola County Helping Hands Medical 1316 N. John Young Parkway., Ste. A Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 847-5933 Padgett’s Medical & Ostomy Center 4050 13th St. St. Cloud, FL 34769 (407) 892-3037
Colonial Medical Supplies 614 E. Altamonte Dr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 849-6455 Florida Hospital Respiratory & Equipment 556 Florida Central Parkway, No. 1060 Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 830-1938
Volusia County Lincare 3063 Enterprise Rd., Ste. 23 DeBary, FL 32713 (386) 668-6599 Rotech Oxygen & Medical Equipment 919 N. Spring Garden Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-9666
HOSPICE Hospice programs are available to help terminally ill individuals live their remaining days with dignity. These programs can assist the family, or other designated caregivers, in making the patient as comfortable as possible. Assistance is available around the clock, seven days a week. Hospice care usually is provided in the patient’s home, although it is also available at special hospice residences.
Lake County Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care 2445 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL 32778-9648 (352) 343-1341 Licensed Beds: 36 cornerstonehospice.org
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Vitas Innovative Hospice Care 2201 Lucien Way Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 875-0028 Licensed Beds: 0 vitas.com
Seminole County Hospice of the Comforter 480 W, Central Parkway Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 682-0808 Licensed Beds: 22 hospiceofthecomforter.org
Volusia County Florida Hospital Hospice Care 770 W. Granada Blvd., Ste. 304 Ormond Beach, FL 321745180 (386) 671-2138 Licensed Beds: 8 fhhospicecare.org Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler 3800 Woodbriar Tr. Port Orange, FL 32129-9626 (386) 322-4701 Licensed Beds:18 hovf.org
NURSING HOMES A nursing home is a longterm care facility that offers 24-hour room and board and health care services, including basic and skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and a full range of other therapies, treatments and programs.
Freedom Pointe at The Villages Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1460 El Camino Real The Villages, FL 32159 (352) 750-3800 Licensed Beds: 72
Orange County Adventist Care Centers/ Courtland 730 Courtland St. Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 975-3800 Licensed Beds: 120 Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers 210 Lake Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 872-7088 Licensed Beds: 135 Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center 5201 Curry Ford Rd. Orlando, FL 32812 (407) 384-8838 Licensed Beds: 120 DePugh Nursing Center 550 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 644-6634 Licensed Beds: 40 Life Care Center of Orlando 3211 Rouse Rd. Orlando, FL 32817 (407) 281-1070 Licensed Beds: 120 Manor Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2075 Loch Lomond Dr. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 628-5418 Licensed Beds: 138
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fyi / resource directory MetroWest Nursing and Rehab Center 5900 Westgate Dr. Orlando, FL 32835 (407) 296-8164 Licensed Beds: 120 Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center 830 W. 29th St. Orlando, FL 32805 (407) 843-3230 Licensed Beds: 420 Regents Park of Winter Park 558 N. Semoran Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 679-1515 Licensed Beds: 120 Savannah Cove 1301 W. Maitland Blvd. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 645-3990 Licensed Beds: 39
Osceola County Consulate Health Care of Kissimmee 2511 John Young Parkway N. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 931-3336 Licensed Beds: 120 Oaks of Kissimmee 320 N. Mitchell St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 847-7200 Licensed Beds: 59
Seminole County Lake Mary Health and Rehabilitation Center 710 N. Sun Dr. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 805-3131 Licensed Beds: 120 Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center 1024 Willa Springs Dr. Winter Springs, FL 32708 (407) 699-5506 Licensed Beds: 98 Village on the Green 500 Village Place Longwood, FL 32779 (407) 682-0230 Licensed Beds: 60 30
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Volusia County Good Samaritan Society/ Florida Lutheran 450 N. McDonald Ave. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 738-0212 Licensed Beds: 60 Woodland Terrace Extended Care Center 120 Chipola Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-3433 Licensed Beds: 120
ORTHOPEDICS Emergent Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Surgery 7350 Sand Lake Commons, Medplex B, Ste. 2205 Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 355-3120 freedom-joint.com Dr. Steve Nguyen, a joint replacement specialist and pioneer in minimally invasive joint replacement techniques, offers the most advanced, innovative procedures available. The procedures involve the use of proprietary techniques that are minimally invasive and muscle-sparing. The results are dramatically reduced pain, a shorter hospital stay, a shorter recovery and years of pain-free living. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 647-2287 jewettortho.com Jewett has been providing innovative care for over 75 years, specializing in the treatment of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and the spine. Practice areas include sports medicine and arthroscopy, joint replacement surgery, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery and rehabilitation and spine reconstruction. There are eight locations in Central Florida, including two walk-in clinics.
REHABILITATION CENTERS Rehabilitation centers use a combination of therapy, small groups and individual sessions to facilitate recovery from an illness, an injury or a surgical procedure. Such facilities typically fall into one of four categories: occupational, physical, addiction and psychsocial.
Lake County All Coast Therapy Services 13940 N. U.S. Hwy. 441, Bdg. 700, Ste. 702 Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 751-1095 Lake Centre for Rehabilitation 600 N. Blvd., Ste. D Leesburg, FL 34749 (352) 728-3000
Orange County Orlando Regional Rehabilitation Services 1301 Sligh Blvd. Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 649-6888 Towers Rehabilitation Services 210 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 200 Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 872-7088
Osceola County Cora Rehabilitation Clinics/Kissimmee 311 W. Bass St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 870-5959 Spectrum Rehabilitation & Wellness 1012 W. Emmett St., Ste. C Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 933-0891
Seminole County Genesis Eldercare Rehabilitation Services 360 Montgomery Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 682-1057
Innovative Senior Care at Chambrel at Island Lake 160 Islander Ct. Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 260-1161
Volusia County Brooks Rehabilitation Center 820 Commed Blvd. Orange City, FL 32763-8321 (904) 775-7488 Premier Rehabilitation 911 N Spring Garden Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-3108
Important Phone Numbers American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (202) 783-2242 aahsa.org Florida Adult Day Services Association (877) 342-3858 fadca.net Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (888) 419-3456 ahca.myflorida.com floridahealthfinder.gov myfloridarx.com Florida Assisted Living Association (850) 383-1159 falausa.com Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (850) 671-3700 faha.org Florida Health Care Association (850) 224-3907 fhca.org National Adult Day Services Association (877) 745-1440 nadsa.org National Center for Assisted Living (202) 842-4444 ncal.org FALL 2011
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