Florida – Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties // ANNUAL 2023

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21 Patient-Centered Care for All Clients

23 3 Things To Ask About Hearing Aids

28 Optimize Your Brain Health and Take Control of Your Future!

32 What is Guardianship?

49 Good Intentions Lead to Poor Results

50 Value-Based Care Can Improve Outcomes for Patients with Dementia

63 A Free Assessment for Those Su ering with Tinnitus (Ringing Ears)

71 Trusted Aging in Place Professionals

75 We Empower People with Disabilities to Live Independently

84 Balance Therapy Can Reduce the Risk of Falls and Help Overcome Dizziness

130 Independent Living: All the Luxuries You Crave in a Customizable Fashion You’ll Love

134 Beyond Beauty: New Look, New Lifestyle

150 Safe, Secure and Life A rming Environment Where You Can Live Engaged

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DEAR SENIORS, PROFESSIONALS AND FRIENDS:

Thank you so much for picking up the Annual 2023 edition of the Seniors Blue Book! We value and welcome your feedback, and hope you enjoy this edition!

At Seniors Blue Book, we pride ourselves on compiling a complete book of resources for seniors, their caregivers, family members, and our respected senior industry professionals. Our goal is to educate and provide helpful resources to the community and that includes getting this guide into the hands of all who need it! As always, we ask that you please tell our supporting partners that you heard of them from the Seniors Blue Book, so that we can continue to bring you this valuable resource guide FOR FREE!

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If you find yourself searching for senior housing options or care at home, review our comprehensive comparison grids, where you will find communities and agencies catalogued with specific amenities and services. These grids allow you to compare all the companies in our three county area – so you know what services are offered.

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Getting Started Is Easy

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

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

This section is alphabetized by category and broken down by county. You will find hundreds of di erent 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 di erent services that are o ered 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.

Luxury Resort-Style Living Award-Winning Lifestyle Program Starting At Just $2,025/Month

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, hassle-free life. ey do not feature the higher level of medical service and support that one might expect to see at a more traditional ‘old folks’

home,’ instead o ering residents an experience more comparable to a high-end vacation – a tradeo that has proven extremely desirable to this new generation of young senior.

Coming soon to Sarasota, Florida, e Alloro at University Groves has taken this idea to the next level. e Alloro team has recognized that the Luxurious resort living community for those 55+

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 freedom, residents of e Alloro can focus on what’s truly important

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

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. Even in these early stages, e Alloro at University Groves has already garnered unprecedented interest from potential residents.

– their happiness and well-being. ankfully, this brand-new community o ers them everything needed to tailor their retirement experience to a perfect t. Whether 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 tness center or pickle ball court, 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 amenities right at their ngertips.

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can live your best life at e Alloro at University Groves, we encourage you to call (941) 724-8312 today to speak with one of the property’s leasing specialists or visit lifeatalloro.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!

www.TheAlloro.com | (941) 724-8312

ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

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

Save Thousand$ on a Senior Home Care Alternative

Meet Joan, who is caring for her husband, Bob. He su ers from dementia and Joan is concerned about his safety during the day, so she hired a home care agency to help her with Bob, 45 hours per week.

This solution is taking a financial toll on Joan. We suggested that she try our daytime senior care and activities center – half the cost with 10x the benefits!

Current Option:

Private In-Home Care (5-6 days per week = 45 hours of care)

45 Hours X $32/hr. = $1,440/week or $74,880/yr. or $6,240/mo.

Proposed Option:

Senior Daytime Care (5-6 days per week = 45 hours of care)

45 Hours X $15/hr. = $675/week or $35,100/yr. or $2,925/mo.

Estimated Savings (proposed senior day care option):

$3,315/month or $39,780/year

Joan discovered she would save almost $3,500 per month on care. Ultimately, she used both services and Bob connected with others and developed new friendships. He came home with a renewed sense of purpose. The combination of services is perfect for Joan and Bob. ActivAge o ers solutions for every stage of senior care including daytime senior care, activities, and in-home care. To learn more, please call (941) 676-3411.

Editor’s Note: Article Submitted by Kris Chana. To learn more, please call (941) 205-7722 or visit ActivAgeCare.com

Home Sharing – An A ordable and Comforting Lifestyle at Home

Rising inflation, soaring real estate prices and COVID-induced periods of isolation have all had a dramatic impact on home ownership and rental unit availability and a ordability.

You may be wanting additional income or companionship. Home sharing can assist you in tackling these problems for either a short or long period of time.

Home sharing is defined as two or more unrelated people living under the same roof for mutual benefit. Generally, a homeowner o ers a private bedroom and bath to a prospective housemate in exchange for an a ordable rent. Sometimes the rent is reduced if the housemate provides assistance such as light home maintenance or cleaning, grocery shopping, or transportation to and from medical appointments.

Mission: Our mission is to expand the supply of a ordable housing in Sarasota and raise funds to support services and programs to enhance the lives of our Sarasota Housing residents.

livability standards and to verify the common areas of the property that will be accessible to a housemate. If a likely match is determined, parties are introduced in a face-to-face meeting and given time to reflect and decide if a second meeting is a welcomed addition to the process, or if they wish to continue to the lease phase of our service. We help in customizing a lease and o er ongoing support once it goes into e ect. If the parties do not wish to enter into a contract with each other, we review alternative choices within our applicant pool. This is not a service that o ers emergency or subsidized housing, but rather a safe and more secure way of finding a housemate. There is no cost to apply and only a reasonable fee if your desired housemate is found.

HomeShare Sarasota is a service o ered to residents of Sarasota County. We do the “heavy lifting” of finding a suitable candidate. We vet each applicant by performing background checks, speaking to personal and work references, and interviewing them to learn more about an applicant’s personality and lifestyle attributes. We visit the homes of our provider applicants to ensure

Living with someone under the same roof is a lifestyle choice, one that can enhance your day-to-day living.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Ruth Shaulis, Coordinator for HomeShare Sarasota, managed by the non-profit Sarasota Housing Funding Corporation. She may be reached at 941-361-6210, extension 197, or by email at rshaulis@sarasotahousing.org. If you are interested, we encourage you to contact our o ce. Let’s work together to see how we can help.

Patient-Centered Care for All Clients

Hearing Aids of Sarasota was established with a culture based on doing what is right for every patient who walks through the door.

For more than 40 years we’ve earned the reputation in Sarasota and Manatee counties for providing the most trustworthy and best quality of care to patients.

We use evidence-based best practices to fit our clients with the perfect technology to meet each individual’s needs. Together with the client, we determine the most appropriate treatment plan. Sometimes proper programming of a patient’s current aids is all that is needed to improve hearing and quality of life. While hearing device

technology is important, the hearing healthcare provider you work with plays an important role.

Plain and simple: Dr. Breese wouldn’t be where she is today without the role her “Granddad the greatest” played in her life. A Navy Veteran, he was (and always will be), her anchor. Dr. Breese’s Granddad believed in her and gave her the mindset of always doing what is right for every individual as well as believing in herself, her drive, her passions, and her dreams.

Hearing Aids of Sarasota will be your anchor for all of your hearing healthcare needs so that you can achieve honest, caring, patientcentered, up-to-date treatment and education.

3 Things To Ask About Hearing Aids

If you just found out you need hearing aids, then you might have a lot of questions to ask.

What Is a Hearing Aid?

They are small battery-powered devices that fit into your ears to improve your hearing. All digital hearing aids come with four major parts: the microphone to pick up sound, a chip that amplifies sound and processes it, a speaker that sends the sounds to your ear and a battery to power them.

Here are three main questions you should ask your hearing professional.

Will It Help My Hearing Loss?

Hearing aids won’t cure your hearing loss, but are there to help make you hear more clearly. They also help prevent further hearing loss.

What Hearing Aid Style Is Best For Me?

There are two main styles to choose

from: in-the-ear and behind-the-ear. In-the-ear hearing aids sit inside your ear and are also mostly invisible.

Behind-the-ear hearing aids come with a hook that loops around your ear to keep them in place. The sound comes through the back and then travels up the tube into your ear.

How Do I Maintain My Hearing Aids?

They are not waterproof, but are splashproof so don’t swim or bathe with them.

Your hearing professional might o er a hearing aid cleaning service free of charge but you should clean them yourself daily. You can buy a hearing aid cleaning kit which comes with a wax pick and brush.

For more information on your hearing aids or to talk to a hearing professional, give the team at Hear Again America a call at (877) 905-9493.

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2990 US Highway 301 N., Ellenton 34222

5211 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton 34209

5980 S. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota 34231

2203 Tamiami Trl. S., Venice 34293

4827 27th St. W., Bradenton 34207

5860 Ranch Lake Blvd., Ste. 102, Bradenton 34202 5922 Cattlemen Ln., Ste. 100, Sarasota 34232 1727 2nd St., Sarasota 34236

Are you caring for someone who is struggling with their mental health or abusing a substance? We can help. Our levels of care include:

• Specialized Senior Inpatient unit that treats comorbid conditions along with behavioral issues, memory problems, and behavioral illnesses resulting from Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease

• Co-occurring unit for those struggling with substance abuse and their mental health

• Acute and sub-acute units for those with suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders

• Medically supervised detox and rehabilitation programs

• In-person or virtual outpatient programs including partial hospitalization (5 days a week) or intensive outpatient (3 days a week)

• Inpatient and outpatient ECT services

Optimize Your Brain Health and Take Control of Your Future!

The most current research has identified two interesting facts about cognitive decline: 1) There are multiple risk factors that collectively lead to the deterioration of cognitive functions and 2) the process of cognitive decline starts 20 years before you begin to notice any of the signs.

Dale Bredesen, M.D., CO-Founder and Chief Science

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Matters: Precision Brain Health Centers pioneered this research and has developed protocols that o er the opportunity to prevent cognitive decline by optimizing your brain health, and reverse symptoms of cognitive decline if you are already experiencing them.

These protocols start by getting a “cognoscopy” to determine which risk factors you may have. A cognoscopy consists of a series of online tests and blood draws. There are at least 36 risk factors, so these thorough tests give us the opportunity to get a very detailed report of your current cognitive status. Once your risk factors are identified, you will receive a personalized care plan that treat each risk factor individually. Dr. Bredesen explains his treatment of cognitive decline by comparing it to a roof with 36 holes in it. When it rains, you simply cannot

disease or any other form of dementia. We do not o er a “silver bullet”

simple solution for optimizing live

life. Considering these lifestyle

plug one hole and expect water not to leak through. You need to focus on, and plug, each hole separately to prevent water from leaking through. Our care plans focus on each risk factor individually and, when done right, can e ectively prevent, or reverse, cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of dementia. We do not o er a “silver bullet” solution because there isn’t a simple solution for optimizing your brain health. Our care plans involve lifestyle changes that o er you the chance to live a longer, independent, and healthy life. Considering these lifestyle changes may be di cult to manage on your own, our team o ers 24/7 ongoing support to make sure you have everything you need to e ectively implement your personalized care plan. We encourage everyone to get a cognoscopy as early as 40 years of age, or earlier if you want to start now, because the process of cognitive decline starts 20 years before you begin to notice any of the signs. The earlier you get a cognoscopy, the sooner you can start managing your risk factors to optimize and maintain a healthy brain. To learn more, visit our website: www.greymattershealth.org or call us at (941) 529-0077.

Editor’s Note: To learn more, visit our website: greymattershealth.org or call us at (941) 529-0077.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Government and non-profit organizations that provide consumer information or legal advice.

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

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. Free prescription medication distribution Wed 9-12. Call for appointment. Must reside in Charlotte County, have no insurance and be within 200% poverty level.

MANATEE

What is Guardianship?

When a person is unable to responsibly attend to their financial matters or health care due to physical or mental disabilities, the law provides a system of protection referred to as “guardianship.”

One the most common forms of guardianship involves individuals who, due to physical or mental disabilities such as dementia, are unable to responsibly attend to their health care or financial matters. Guardianship intervention may be necessary when an individual has not previously appointed a health care surrogate or agent under durable power of attorney under the appropriate estate planning documents and becomes incapacitated.

Many families are surprised to learn that guardianships also arise even where an individual has pre-planned by executing an Advance Directive for Health Care and Durable Power of Attorney. This can occur if there is a question as to the legitimacy of the document, but more often occurs when the appropriateness of the agent’s actions is called into question, such as neglecting the individual’s needs or misusing their funds. It can also occur where the individual refuses to cooperate with the surrogate or agent. For example, an assisted living facility may be the appropriate placement for the individual, but the individual refuses to reside at the facility. Without court intervention, there may be little the agent/surrogate can do to meet the

needs of the individual.

Guardianship is a court process that is initiated by the filing of a petition to determine the alleged incapacitated person’s (“AIP’s”) incapacity. The petitioner could be a family member or other person with knowledge of the AIP’s incapacity.

The judge will determine whether the AIP is incapacitated in any areas, i.e., what rights should be removed from the individual.

Certain rights may be removed by the Court but not delegated to a guardian. These include the right to marry, to vote, and to seek or retain employment, among others. Other rights may be removed and delegated to a guardian. Such rights include the right to consent to medical and mental health treatment, to determine residence, and to manage property (finances), among others.

Following a determination of incapacity, the Court will determine whether any “less restrictive alternatives” to guardianship such as a previously executed designation of health care surrogate, durable power of attorney, or revocable living trust are available. However, if the Court finds that there are no su cient documents to meet the incapacitated individual’s needs or that the person(s) appointed under the documents might not be appropriate, the Court will appoint a guardian.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Ira Stewart Wiesner, Esq. and Daniel Hooper Smith, Esq., elder law attorneys at Advocates in Aging, Law O ce of Wiesner|Smith. They can be reached by phone at (941) 365-9900 or by email at advocates@wiesnerlaw.com.

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

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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.

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.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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

Care at Hill-Burton obligated facilities is not automatically free or reduced-cost. You must apply at the admissions or business o ce at an obligated facility and be found eligible to receive free or reduced-cost care. You may apply before or after you receive care.

Sliding scale or income qualifying food resources for seniors and list of congregate meal sites.

Good Intentions Lead to Poor Results

Estate Planning has many puzzle pieces that must be placed and connected correctly for the plan to work properly.

Most people who want to protect their family by executing a Will may have accidentally turned their good intentions into a costly error. For example, they may not have properly avoided probate or left gifts to minors.

Not planning correctly for real estate or designating beneficiaries on other accounts or policies, can lead your family straight into probate. Leaving a Minor Child/Grandchild an amount over the statutory limit without proper planning will require a guardianship over the property of that Minor.

In the case Aldrich v. Basile, 136

So. 3d 530 (Fla. 2014), a “fill-in-theblank” Will from an online service was used, which resulted in a 3-year court case. Supreme Court Justice Pariente responded, “While I appreciate that there are many individuals in this state who might have di culty a ording a lawyer, this case does remind me of the old adage “penny-wise and poundfoolish.” …In a case such as this, which involved a substantial sum of money, the time, e ort, and expense of extensive litigation undertaken in order to prove a testator’s true intent…” Meeting with an Attorney can help you avoid costly errors.

Editor’s Note: Written By Michelle Robles, Esq., to contact her law o ce today call 941-3152114

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 a ects 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 a ected by a relative’s dementia diagnosis and the required caliber of care, many millions of Americans are a ected 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.

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A Free Assessment For Those Su ering With Tinnitus (Ringing Ears)

Tinnitus is the perception of a sound, a combination of sounds or changing sounds that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds reported are: ringing, humming, buzzing, and cricket-like.

It can be constant or intermittent and is heard in one ear, both ears or in the head. Tinnitus is almost always accompanied by hearing loss, so if you have it, you should have your hearing tested by a hearing health professional. Tinnitus can have a direct influence on thoughts and emotions, hearing, sleep and concentration.

HEARING: Some people with tinnitus (39%) say that the sound of the tinnitus competes with or masks things they are trying to hear. There are many things

you can do to improve your listening strategies, and hearing aids often improve hearing and tinnitus.

SLEEP: Many tinnitus su erers (20%) report that when they are in their quiet bedroom, their tinnitus interferes with them getting to sleep. It can also be di cult to get back to sleep when they wake up in the middle of the night. Some report that is worse after waking up in the morning. To nurture your sleep experience, try sound therapy while falling asleep.

MANAGING TINNITUS

Finding a good tinnitus care provider can greatly improve your quality of life. Please call (888) 733-6967 to schedule a FREE hearing test and complimentary tinnitus consultation.

2 GREAT CHOICES FOR SENIOR LIVING

Make a choice that’s right for you: quiet neighborhood streets or waterfront living on the Manatee River. We o er something for everyone with active, independent living in a variety of a ordable residences, from apartments to villa homes. Every residence comes with the assurance of a full range of supportive services like assisted living, skilled nursing, therapy and rehabilitation, should you need them. No matter what choice you make, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with great services and amenities, and an emphasis on wellness and lifelong learning opportunities.

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

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.

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Trusted Aging in Place Professionals

Chrissy and Ryan have worked with seniors and their families in Southwest Florida for more than 10 years.

Chrissy was a hospice social worker and Psychotherapist in private practice, specializing in issues of late adulthood before joining the Assisted Living Locator family.

We know that family dynamics can be complicated and Ryan’s mediation background is the perfect complement to assist families through these trying times.

We help families locate assisted living communities, housing options and care services that meet their geographic, financial, and clinical needs and preferences. Our network of fully vetted assisted living solutions and services share one common characteristic –

excellence in care.

Navigating an often-overwhelming network of providers and care options can leave you feeling confused and unsure how to proceed. With more than 10 years of experience placing loved ones with caring providers we’ll be there to hold your hand every step of the way. From discussing levels of care, touring communities, and ensuring a smooth transition on moving day, we’re there to help you find your forever home.

Ryan and Chrissy will take the time to get to know your elderly loved one’s needs, wants, and requirements and present a list of best-fit options to suit their lifestyle. Aging in place is one of the greatest gifts we can give our loved ones. Let us assist you with finding the perfect home for you and your loved ones during challenging life transitions.

We Empower People with Disabilities to Live Independently

People with disabilities should be empowered to control the direction of their own lives.

This means choosing their goals, plotting their course, and taking responsibility for their actions and the results. People with disabilities have the right to make their own choices and decisions and to make mistakes and learn/benefit from those mistakes.

Centers for Independent Living (CILs) foster independence, help people with disabilities to develop networks and support, promote self-reliance, and advocate for the inclusion and

integration of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life.

OUR VISION IS TO PRESERVE THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH FULL ACCESS AND INCLUSION INTO SOCIETY.

Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1978, Congress established CILs in response to the need for core services focused on independent living skills training, peer support, information and referral, and advocacy. Since 1991, The Center for Independent Living of Gulf Coast (CILGC), a 501(c) (3) organization, has served more than 100,000 individuals with disabilities. CILGC strives to enhance the lives of people with disabilities, regardless of age, in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Henry counties.

MEDICARE & MEDICAID INFO

Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, provides health insurance for Americans. Medicaid is a federal program based largely on income guidelines.

The pharmacy dispenses free selected generic medications to pre-approved clients from our on-site pharmacy on Tuesdays. The pharmacy also dispenses to our walk-in medical clinic patients on Wednesday evenings.

Balance Therapy Can Reduce the Risk of Falls and Help Overcome Dizziness

At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, fall prevention is the cornerstone of our mission; “Balance” is part of our name after all! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than one in four older people fall each year.

Twenty percent of falls lead to serious injuries, such as broken bones or a head injury. At FYZICAL, our therapists know how important balance and walking is for independent living, as well as enjoying life in general. We have developed a world-class balance rehabilitation program that can be tailored to each individual’s needs.

In our balance program, we will first evaluate your gait, known as your walking skills, to determine potential problems with strength and posture. Then, we’ll test your balance by having you perform simple movements. These evaluations point us in the direction of what to focus on in terms of therapy. Our team will create a fully customized balance therapy program to help you navigate challenging terrain and avoid dizzy spells. Your program may consist of manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation and functional training.

At FYZICAL, we have changed the way balance therapy is performed through our Safety Overhead Support (SOS) System. This is an overhead harness system that consists of a trolly attached to the ceiling which allows our patients, while secured in a simple body harness, the freedom to safely perform functional types of activities. We are able to challenge our patients appropriately to achieve the best possible results with

balance and vestibular function without the patient having a fear of falling.

In addition to our facilities and equipment designed specifically for balance training, FYZICAL o ers a holistic therapy approach including patient education to improve our patient’s health outcomes. Our therapists educate our patients on their condition causing the imbalance, as well as at-home exercises to help improve strength and confidence even after you have completed your balance program.

Please contact the FYZICAL nearest you to make an appointment for our balance therapy program, or to learn more about our additional o erings to help you get back to doing what you love!

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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 o ered 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 o ered 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 o ers health care related contracts for nurses, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, homemakers, and companions in a patient’s home and as temporary sta 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 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.

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 e ectiveness 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.

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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 o er 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 o er 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, o ers 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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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, hassle-free life. ey do not feature the higher level of medical service and support that one might expect to see at a more traditional ‘old folks’

home,’ instead o ering residents an experience more comparable to a high-end vacation – a tradeo that has proven extremely desirable to this new generation of young senior.

Coming soon to Sarasota, Florida, e Alloro at University Groves has taken this idea to the next level. e Alloro team has recognized that the Luxurious resort living community for those 55+

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.

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

– their happiness and well-being. ankfully, this brand-new community o ers them everything needed to tailor their retirement experience to a perfect t. Whether 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 tness center or pickle ball court, 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 amenities right at their ngertips.

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. Even in these early stages, e 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 life at e Alloro at University Groves, we encourage you to call (941) 724-8312 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!

You can see it the moment you set foot in the newly remodeled Aston Gardens At Pelican Pointe. The aesthetics are breathtaking. Stylish, yet inviting; modern, yet still supremely functional. The $5 million designer remodel drew rave reviews from hundreds of local seniors in attendance for a series of public grand unveiling events conducted by the community. There’s more to this story than just beauty, however. The new look and thoughtful improvements were designed to transform the overall lifestyle at this alreadypopular Venice community.

For seniors looking for new experiences and the freedom and ability to customize their lifestyle according to their own, unique likes and preferences (i.e. dining, recreation, health and wellness, etc.), Aston Gardens’ new formula is checking all those boxes and more. Here, a re-imagined dining room blends restaurant style seating with an available, chef’s exhibition kitchen for more diverse dining experiences. The all-new bar and lounge figures to be a hotspot for casual dining and the community’s signature happy hours. There’s also a movie theater, high-tech senior fitness center, and enhanced beauty salon and barber shop with available spa services. The real show stopper, however, may be the resort pool and sundeck, which now comes complete with private cabanas and intimate seating area. The new firebowl also promises to be the perfect gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy a nightcap or another unforgettable sunset. Is Aston Gardens beautiful? You bet. But the community’s new style and amenity areas have also been custom made to empower a lifestyle that’s, well, also custom made, by (and for) each, individual resident. Looks really aren’t everything; and that’s all the more incentive to come experience Aston Gardens’ resident-focused lifestyle for yourself!

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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 o ers 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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If you’re looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you’ve come to the right place.

Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center, is where you know that your lifestyle and your interests will be catered to, and your expectations exceeded. With a variety of living options and wellness, cultural and educational programs o ered daily, this is the place for you to live your best life – exactly as you want it. It is home after all.

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We provide the care you need with the fun you want! Our excellent sta will work with you to ensure our care team provides the support you need with activities of daily living.

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Our community understands the challenges our families face when they are looking to find a memory care community for their loved one. Feel at ease with our personalized care paths and security measures to keep our residents safe. Our specialized memory care program allows our residents to live life to the fullest no matter the stage of their cognitive impairment.

The Preserve Wellness Program

Our Specialized Wellness Program allows you to become the leader in your care. Personalized care paths are hand-crafted to allow you the independence you want and the care you deserve.

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Live Life Engage at Belvedere Commons. Our Marquee Moments Program

was designed to provide entertainment, joy and fulfillment to all of our residents. Take part in planning activities and outings, start a new club or do something you’ve always wanted to do. There are no limits at Belvedere.

Reflections Specialized Memory Care

Reflections is a cutting edge specialized memory care program developed to elevate the lives of those living with cognitive impairment. Reflection takes a multi-faceted approach to memory care through specialized therapy, personalized engagement and environmental stimulation.

Better Together

At Belvedere, we believe that we are strongest together. Better Together was founded to bring residents, families and associates together to give praise, discuss weaknesses and collaborate for the common good. Our Better Together Hotline (239) 306-8312 can be used to give kudos for going above and beyond, make a suggestion, or voice a concern. Together, we make the di erence.

We have many Community O erings to meet the needs of all individuals. Call today (813) 642-8400 or visit us online at www.belvederecommons.com.

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SKILLED NURSING DEFINITIONS

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIY (SNF): This level of care is typically found in a nursing center or a transitional care unit in a hospital.

Skilled Nursing commonly o ers two types of care within the community, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Short-term rehabilitation is typically paid for by Medicare or Insurance Plans and includes but is not limited to therapies and nursing care. Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies are commonly o ered within a SNF. Health monitoring, 24 hour personal care (activities of daily living), trach care and more are provided within a SNF. Rooms are typically furnished and depending on the community may o er both provate and shared accomodations. Other services include meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal care. Depending on the facility, payor sources accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, insurance plans & private sources.

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.

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

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.

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.

LONG TERM CARE: Skilled nursing communities can o er care to people who cannot be cared for at home or

in the community. They provide 24 hour care, nursing and rehabilitation services, meals, activities, help with daily living and supervision. Many communities also o er temporary or periodic care called Respite Care.

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.

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 cover nursing home stays. Plans vary.

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.

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.

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

VETERAN’S BENEFITS - AID & ATTENDANCE: A program available from the Department of Veterans A airs for qualified veterans who have wartime service and are qualified to receive a VA Pension. Financial and medical qualifications apply.

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