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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

W Colonial Dr, Ocoee 34761 407-296-1000

Orlando Health 1414 Kuhl Ave, Orlando 32806 407-841-5161

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital 9400 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando 32819 407-351-8536

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

Florida Hospital Altamonte 601 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Sprgs 32701 407-303-2200

APOPKA

Florida Hospital Apopka 201 N Park Ave, Apopka 32703 407-889-1000

CELEBRATION

Florida Hospital Celebration Health 400 Celebration Pl, Celebration 34747 407-846-4343

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

HEALTH AT HOME –NON-MEDICAL, SKILLED HOME HEALTH, AND HOSPICE CARE

This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, the second contains Skilled Home Healthcare, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

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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 4 categories, depending on the type of community: Active Adult Living, Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or 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.

SeniorsBlueBook.com

n Enhanced Search Option

n Activity Calendars

n Ask an Expert

n Articles Library

n E-flip version of printed book

n Look for the and find out more information online.

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DEAR SENIORS, PROFESSIONALS AND READERS OF THE SENIORS BLUE BOOK:

Thank you for picking up the latest edition of Seniors Blue Book of Greater Orlando. The book contains the latest information needed for Seniors, their families, caregivers, Healthcare and Industry Professionals.

As in the past, we have managed to continue providing our community with timely, reliable and valuable resources free of charge. As a result of the pandemic, we are all experiencing change. All the resource information the book supplies is even more enhanced by our newly rolled out SBB social network program designed to help seniors and their families discover and take advantage of pertinent information.

We continually strive for productive ways to supply the SBB family

with new opportunities to discover all that SBB has to offer not only the senior community, but our very important advertising partners as well.

We are pleased to announce that the Lake County Commission has awarded us exclusive resource guide for Lake County. Our distribution will now include all Lake County office buildings.

As always, we are open and welcome any suggestions or ideas that would make SBB an even more valuable resource.

Please visit our redesigned website www.seniorsbluebook.com

Take care and God Bless!

Sincerely,

Lee Sapp Publisher, Seniors Blue Book of the Greater Orlando Area

Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors, many of which are featured in the Seniors Blue Book Give us a call at 407.949.6730 and we will direct you to the location nearest you or go to www.seniorsbluebook.com and click on the “Find a Book” link to locate your closest distribution points

The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2024.

ADULT DAY SERVICES

Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone (i.e. dementia or physical limitations). The programs provide purpose and stimulation. Most facilities place participants into groups by their specific limitations. Many Assisted Living Communities offer day care as well.

LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Adult Day Care

355 Citrus Tower Blvd, Ste 102, Clermont 34711

352-404-6098

ORANGE COUNTY

Easter Seals Day Break at the Miller Center

2010 Crosby Wy, Winter Park 32792

407-629-4565

Share the Care, Inc

1524 Formosa Ave, Winter Park 32789

407-423-5311

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County Council on Aging

– Barney E Veal Center

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS

Offers organizations dedicated to assisting seniors with varying needs

Disability Rights Florida

800-342-0823 / TDD

800-346-4127

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

9040 Esplanade Wy, Ste 380, Tallahassee 32399

888-831-0404

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

AGING RESOURCES ELDER OPTIONS

NATIONAL

Aid & Attendance (Veterans)

800-262-2243

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Gold Star Senior Benefits

(ad on page 3)

407-462-4668

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT / EDUCATION

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center

(ad on page 13)

1410A Gene St, Winter Park 32789

407-436-7750

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center

(ad on page 13)

1410A Gene St, Winter Park 32789

407-436-7750

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ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center – Florida Brain Bank Research Study

(ad on page 13)

1410A Gene St, Winter Park 32789

407-436-7750

AQUATIC THERAPIES

Offers swimming lessons and water exercises for seniors

LAKE COUNTY

Leesburg Regional Medical Center

600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg 34748

352-323-5762

ORANGE COUNTY

City of Orlando

– College Park Pool

2411 Elizabeth Ave, Orlando 32803

407-246-4281

– Dover Shores Pool

1400 Gaston Foster Rd, Orlando 32812

407-245-0478

– James R Smith Pool

1745 Bruton Blvd, Orlando 32805

407-521-2546

– Wadeview Pool

2177 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando 32806

407-246-4281

Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando

851 N Maitland Ave, Maitland 32751

407-645-5933

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Bob Makinson Aquatic Center

2204 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee 34744

407-870-7665

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Westmonte Recreation Centers

624 Bills Ln, Altamonte Springs 32714

407-571-8762

Winter Springs Therapy Pool

400 N Edgemon Ave, Winter Springs 32708

407-327-6577

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

Elder Care Locator Nationwide

800-677-1116

Locates any area agency on aging

Elder Helpline (Senior Resource Alliance)

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800 / 800-963-5337

Florida Council on Aging

1018 Thomasville Rd, Ste 110, Tallahassee 32303

850-222-8877

Florida Dept of Elder Affairs

4040 Esplanade Wy, Tallahassee 32399

850-414-2000

LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Elder Affairs

315 W Main St, Ste 233, Tavares 32778

352-742-6521

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Caregiver, Are You Caring for Yourself?

Caregiving, an act of love that is complex and requires constant energy. As you care for the person living with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia, the person you love, who cares for you?

Often, too often the answer is that no one does. No one, not even the caregiver.

Repeatedly, we learn about caregivers who have had their health fail which resulted in their being unable to care for their person, sometimes permanently.

The immensely busy days of caregiving, those days that sap your energy, that use up every second of your time, those are the days you absolutely must make some time for yourself. In other words, every day.

Enlist other family members. Call in a friend. Ask a neighbor. Hire a home health agency. Have at least some time during each day, and several unbroken hours each week where you do whatever you want to do. Don’t use those moments for running errands, doing housework, or anything that is done for someone else. Use the time to take a nap, go out for a drive, a walk, visit with someone, go to a movie, or do anything else that you find enjoyable.

Join a support group. ADRC offers many options. There are groups that meet during the day, during the evening, in person, via Zoom, Spanish speaking, men only, daughters and granddaughters only, etc. Support groups give you a safe space to

learn, share and recognize that you are not alone.

Learn something new. ADRC presents many workshops in person and via Zoom, at no cost to you. The free workshops and seminars provide information on how to manage caregiving, how to manage the illnesses of dementia, and how to reduce your personal stress. ADRC also has a Little Free Library where you can obtain books about caregiving and other topics relevant to the world of dementia.

Plan simple, nutritious meals. If you eat well, you will feel better and have more energy. Cook lean protein and include those fresh vegetables in all colors of the rainbow. Reduce sugar intake (including artificial sweeteners) as much as possible. Stick with natural, unprocessed foods.

Incorporate some form of exercise in your daily routine. You and the person for whom you are caring can share a chair exercise routine, or a walk in the neighborhood. Turn on some music and dance!

Remember, you cannot be replaced, so be certain to take as good care of yourself as you do your person! ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Edith Gendron, Chief of Operations at Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center and may be reached at 407-436-7752, or edith@adrccares.org. See ad on page 13.

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

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ORANGE COUNTY

Orange County Office on Aging

– Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County Council on Aging

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Seminole County Committee on Aging

534 W Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-665-2300

CAREGIVER EDUCATION

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center

(ad on page 13)

1410A Gene St, Winter Park 32789

407-436-7750

Florida Dept of Elder Affairs

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 198, Orlando 32803

407-228-7752

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center

(ad on page 13)

1410A Gene St, Winter Park 32789

407-436-7750

NATIONAL AARP

877-333-5885

National Alliance for Caregiving

202-918-1013

Wellspouse Association

732-577-8899

CARE MANAGEMENT

Public or private organizations which provide services to the elderly who need assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care in-home care or other services based on needs assessment and an idividualized care plan. Some agencies also provide assistance with home safety financial planni`ng and legal documents.

CARE MANAGEMENT NON-PROFIT

LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Elder Affairs

315 W Main St, Ste 233, Tavares 32778

352-742-6521

ORANGE COUNTY

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 198, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

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CARE MANAGEMENT NON-PROFIT

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OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County Council on Aging

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8404

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Florida Dept of Elder Affairs

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 198, Orlando 32803

407-228-7752

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Life’s Choices Womens Clinic

(ad on page 19)

– 27 E Pinehurst, Eustis 32726

352-357-2202

– 21580 Hooks St, Ste !, Clermont 34711

352-404-6116

COGNITIVE THERAPY

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

AVIV Health Clinic –Hyperbaric Treatment Center

(ad on page 59)

2955 Brownwood Blvd #100, The Villages 32163

352-488-2848

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

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

NATIONAL Center for Disease Control

800-232-4636

Medicaid Fraud & Abuse

800-286-3932

National Do Not Call Registry

888-382-1222

Opt Out of Receiving Offers for Credit in the Mail

888-567-8688

US Consumer Product Safety

800-638-2772

US Food & Drug Administration

888-463-6332

LOCAL

Attorney General Florida

400 S Monroe St P101, Tallahassee 32399

850-414-3300

Better Business Bureau

1600 S Grant St, Longwood 32750

407-621-3300

Regional Consumer Protection Ofc

407-316-4840 / 866-966-7226

Florida Dept of Environmental Health

850-245-4444

Florida Do Not Call Program

2005 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee 32399

800-435-7352

Lake County Government

315 W Main St, Tavares 32778

352-742-6520

Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection

135 W Central Blvd, Ste 1000, Orlando 32801

407-999-5588

– Orlando Branch

407-316-4840 / 866-966-7226

Orange County Consumer Fraud

415 N Orange Ave, Orlando 32801

407-836-2490

Orange County Government

407-836-3111 or 311

Osceola County Government

1 Courthouse Sq, Ste 3100, Kissimmee 34741

407-742-2000

Poison Information Center

800-222-1222

Public Service Commission

2540 Shumard Oak Blvd, Tallahassee 32399

800-342-3552

Seminole County Government

1101 E 1st St, Sanford 32771

407-665-0000

CONTINUING EDUCATION NATIONAL

Road Scholar

11 Ave de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111

800-454-5768

LOCAL LAKE COUNTY

Champions for a Lifetime Sr Program

3700 Hwy 27, Clermont 34711

352-667-1587

Lake-Sumter State College

– Leesburg Campus

9501 US Hwy 441, Leesburg 34788

352-787-3747

– South Lake Campus

1250 N Hancock Rd, Clermont 34711

352-243-5722

Umatilla Community Adult Center

17109 Ballpark Rd, Umatilla 32784

352-669-1537

Union Congregational Church Sr Ctr

302 N Clair Abrams Ave, Tavares 32778

352-243-6180

ORANGE COUNTY

Adult Literacy League

345 W Michigan St, Ste 100, Orlando 32806

407-422-1540

Life @ UCF

Learning Institute for Elders

4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando 32816

407-823-5433

Orange County Library System

(See Library Listings)

Orange Technical College

– Orlando Campus

301 W Amelia St, Orlando 32801

407-317-3431

– Avalon Campus

2201 S Crown Hill Blvd, Orlando 32802

407-281-5155

– mid Florida Campus

2900 W Oak Ridge Rd, Orlando 32809

407-251-6000

– Westside Campus

955 E Story Rd, Winter Garden 34787

407-905-2018

– Winter Park Campus

901 W Webster Ave, Winter Park 32789

407-622-2900

Rollins College STARS

Senior Enrichment Program

1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park 32789

407-646-1577

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Make Giving Back Your Second Act

Older individuals are active more than ever before. It has been proven that they like to give back to their communities through volunteerism.

To connect with others and be part of something bigger has been reported to give individuals fewer feelings of isolation. 88% of volunteers experience decreased anxiety, depression, and loneliness. While 84% report stable or improved health after one year of service.

If you enjoy encouraging children to be their best self, and you are 55 or better and on a limited income, the Foster Grandparent Program could be what you are looking for. Giving back by serving children and helping those in need gives you purpose and helps teach them empathy and compassion. Children need positive, caring individuals to influence them with social, emotional, educational, self-help and learning skills. It’s the little things that stand out to a child. Something as simple as being there on a consistent basis, listening, and providing extra one-onone support can make an impact on a child’s life. These small acts help build chil-dren’s confidence, self-esteem and life skills while building them up for success.

There aren’t any educational requirements, just a passion to help children.

A Foster Grandparent volunteer provides 15 or more hours to sup-

port non-profit schools, Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms, childcare and development centers and after-school programs. Through service, volunteers can earn a non-taxable, non-reportable stipend that does not affect current benefits or services one may already have or have in the future, there is also travel reimbursement, supplemental accidental and liability insurance, professional development and recognition.

Grandma Marlene says, “It’s a wonderful program, it gives you the opportunity to be compassionate and watch out for the well-being of children. Not to mention it keeps you active.” Why don’t you bring out the best in America by making giving back your second act?

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Rebecca Maletto-Cornell, Foster Grandparent Program Director with Wesley Family Services and may be reached at 412-660-6841, by email at Rebecca. Maletto-Cornell@wfspa.org or online at fostergrandparents.wfspa.org.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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Community Vision

Adult Learning Center

704 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-933-0870

Senior Now Computer Learning of Central Florida

99 E Mark St, Ste 112, Orlando 32803

407-318-3256

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Adult Learning Center of Osceola

2320 New Beginnings Rd, Kissimmee 34744

407-518-8140

Celebration Lifelong

610 Sycamore St, Ste 110, Celebration 34747

407-595-5905

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Seminole State College of Florida

100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-708-2153

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

These are divisions of the state government and they oversee licensing and services provided by senior housing home care and other services.

American Public Health Association

202-777-2742

LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Health Dept

16140 US Hwy 441, Eustis 32726

352-589-6424

ORANGE COUNTY

Orange County Health Dept

12050 E Colonial Dr, Orlando 32826

407-249-6232

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County Health Dept

1875 Fortune Rd, Kissimmee 34744

407-343-2000

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Seminole County Health Dept

400 W Airport Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-665-3000

COVID-19 IMMUNIZATIONS

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Call your neighborhood Walgreen’s Pharmacy for details on Covid-19 Testing or Immunizations or call the 800 number listed. You can also visit Walgreen’s Website listed here.

Walgreens Pharmacies –www.walgreens.com

(ad on pages 2, 43)

800-925-4733

COVID-19 TESTING

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Walgreens Pharmacies –www.walgreens.com

(ad on pages 2, 43)

800-925-4733

CREMATION

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Dignity Memorial

(ad on page 34)

407-608-9242

DENTAL RESOURCES

Non-profit and government organizations providing resources and dental services. Many programs are free sliding scale or income qualifying.

LAKE COUNTY

Community Health Centers

212 E Main St, Tavares 32778

352-314-7400

ORANGE COUNTY

Community Health Centers

– 210 E Seventh St, Apopka 32703

407-905-8827

– 840 Mercy Dr, Orlando 32808

407-905-8827

– 6101 Lake Ellenor Dr #106, Orlando 32809

407-905-8827

– 13275 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden 34787

407-905-8827

Orange Blossom Family Health

232 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando 32805

407-428-5751

Orange County

Dental Research Clinic

301 W Amelia St, Orlando 32801

407-425-3381

Orange County Health Dept

Mobile Dental Unit

832 W Central Blvd, Orlando 32802

407-836-2510

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County Health Dept

1875 Boggy Creek Rd, Kissimmee 34744

407-343-2000

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Seminole County Health Dept

400 W Airport Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-665-3346

DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES & TRAINING

AARP Mature Driver Safety Program

99 E Marks St, Orlando 32803

888-227-7669

Car-Fit – Helping Older

Adults Drive Safely

(Senior Resource Alliance)

407-514-1800

Florida Dept of Transportation

Safe Mobility for Life Program

850-410-5414

National Safety Council

Coaching the Mature Driver

7001 Lake Ellenor Dr, Ste 120, Orlando 32809

800-237-0676

LAKE COUNTY

Groveland Community Center

142 Mills St, Groveland 34736

352-667-1587

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DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES & TRAINING continued

Lake County Dept of Motor Vehicles

352-343-9602

– 1505 Hooks St, Clermont 34711

– 1720 N Citrus Blvd, Leesburg 34748

– 1800 David Walker Dr, Tavares 32778

ORANGE COUNTY

Orange County Drivers License & Motor Vehicle Service Centers

407-845-6200

– 4101 Clarcona Ocoee Rd, Orlando 32810

– 8185 Lee Visita Blvd, Orlando 32829

– 730 Sand Lake Rd, Ste 106B, Orlando 32809

– 301 S Rosalind Ave, Orlando 32801

– 10051 University Blvd, Orlando 32817

– 2110 W Colonial Dr, Orlando 32804

– 14035 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden 34787

Senior Resource Alliance DriveABLE 988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County Drivers License & Motor Vehicle Service Centers

407-742-4000

– 2501 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee 34744

– 2595 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee 34744

– 2924 Pleasant Hill Rd, Poinciana 34746

– 1300 9th St, Bldg B, Ste 101B, St. Cloud 34769

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Seminole County Drivers License & Motor Vehicle Service Centers

407-665-1000

– 104 Wilshire Blvd, Casselberry 32707

– 845 Primera Blvd, Lake Mary 32746

– 260 Wekiva Springs Blvd, Longwood 32779

– 1490 Swanson Dr, Ste 100, Oviedo 32765

– 1101 E 1st St, Sanford 32771

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

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

NATIONAL

Elder Abuse & Neglect

800-677-1116 or TDD/TTY 800-453-5145

Florida Elder Abuse Hotline

800-962-2873 / TTY 800-453-5145

National Center on Elder Abuse

855-500-3537

National Council on Aging

571-527-3900

National Domestic Abuse Hotline

800-799-7233

Nursing Home Complaint Line

888-419-3456

LOCAL

See Area Agencies on Aging

Florida Domestic Violence Hotline

800-500-1119 / TYY 800-621-4202

4040 Esplanade Wy, Ste 380, Tallahassee 32399

888-831-0404

ELDER AFFAIRS

Elder Helplines – Lake, Orange, Osceola, & Seminole Counties

800-262-2243

Florida Dept of Elder Affairs

407-514-0019

ELDER LAW

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Family First Firm

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1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

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Discover Your Hidden Path to FREE In-Home Care and Medical Benefits!

Navigating healthcare options for seniors can be overwhelming.

As our loved ones age, ensuring they receive the necessary care becomes a priority. Our Elder Law Experts at Family First Firm guide Florida residents through the complexities of the various programs available to provide this needed care.

Unfortunately, these benefits are commonly overlooked because many individuals erroneously believe that they are not eligible for Medicaid assistance due to their financial assets. This mistake prevents them from accessing the vital benefits to which they are entitled. Don’t fall into the trap of misconceptions about income and assets when it comes to accessing the Medicaid program you or your loved one have contributed to through your taxes. You’ve paid into this system; it’s time to reap the rewards.

There is a special type of Medicaid referred to as “Medicaid Waiver”, more formally known as the Home and Community-Based Services program. This program is specifically designed to grant individuals the ability and resources to age in place, avoiding the need for long-term care in a skilled nursing facility. The program benefits include medical equipment and supplies, therapy services, medication management and administration, transportation, home accessibility adaptations, home-delivered meals, and more. However, let’s discuss the three key benefits of Medicaid Waiver:

Private Duty Care Coverage

Seniors can receive personalized care in the comfort of their own homes, with the program covering the costs of in-home private duty care. This program also allows you to select your caregiver and can provide caregiver training and compensation should you prefer a loved one as your care provider.

Assisted Living Coverage

Acknowledging the importance of assisted living, the program supplements care costs by up to $1,700.00 per month on average, making quality care more accessible.

Adult Daycare Coverage

The Medicaid Waiver can be utilized to cover expenses related to adult daycare services, fostering community engagement for seniors.

Despite its advantages, the qualification process can be daunting and comes with a lengthy wait that can sometimes be up to two years long. The waiting list is prioritized by medical necessity so thorough preparation for the interview process is crucial. Additionally, there are strict income and asset limits that when not navigated correctly lead to a high chance of denial and can delay the service they desperately need. At Family First Firm, we understand the importance and the intricacies of Florida Medicaid and stand ready to guide seniors through the process, ensuring they

receive the assistance they need while preserving their autonomy and dignity. As the largest elder law firm in the Sunshine State, we have filed thousands of Medicaid applications while maintaining a 100% approval rating!

If you’re ready to learn how you can access these benefits and safeguard your future, call us today at 1-833-FL-SENIOR (1-833-3573646) to schedule a FREE discovery discussion. ~

La navegación de opciones de atención médica para personas mayores puede ser abrumadora.

A medida que nuestros seres queridos envejecen, garantizar que reciban la atención necesaria se vuelve prioritario.

Nuestros Expertos en Ley para Ancianos en Family First Firm guían a residentes de Florida a través de los programas disponibles para proporcionar esta atención.

Desafortunadamente, muchos no solicitan la asistencia de Medicaid por creer erróneamente que no son elegibles debido a sus activos financieros. Este error les impide acceder a beneficios vitales. No caiga en la trampa de concepciones erróneas sobre ingresos y activos al acceder al Medicaid que ha contribuido a través de sus impuestos. Usted ha pagado en este sistema; es hora de cosechar las recompensas.

Existe un Medicaid especial llamado “Medicaid Waiver” o Servicios en el Hogar y Comunidad. Este programa permite envejecer en casa, evitando la atención a largo plazo en un centro de enfermería. Incluye equipos médicos, terapia, gestión de medicamentos, transporte, adaptaciones en el hogar, comidas y más. Hablemos de tres beneficios clave de Medicaid Waiver: Cobertura de Cuidado a Domicilio: Los mayores reciben atención

personalizada en casa, cubriendo los costos. Puede seleccionar su cuidador y recibir compensación si es un ser querido.

Cobertura de Asistencia Residencial: El programa complementa hasta $1,700.00 al mes, haciendo que la atención sea más accesible.

Cobertura de Cuidado Diurno para Adultos: Medicaid Waiver cubre gastos de cuidado diurno, fomentando la participación comunitaria.

A pesar de las ventajas, la calificación puede ser desafiante con una espera de hasta dos años, priorizada por necesidad médica. La preparación para la entrevista es crucial, con estrictos límites de ingresos y activos. En Family First Firm, entendemos la importancia de Medicaid en Florida y guiamos a las personas mayores, asegurando asistencia y preservando su autonomía y dignidad. Como el bufete de abogados para ancianos más grande de Florida, ¡hemos presentado miles de solicitudes de Medicaid con una tasa de aprobación del 100%!

Para aprender a acceder a estos beneficios, llámenos hoy al 1-833-FL-SENIOR (1-833-3573646) y programe una discusión GRATUITA. ~

ELDER LAW

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121 S Orange Ave, Ste 840N, Orlando 32801

407-961-7615

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Floridadisaster.org

850-815-4000 or TDD/TTY 800-226-4329

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES

Companies and community service organizations that offer employment opportunities to seniors and may train them for various jobs.

AARP’s Back to Work 50+

855-850-2525

America’s Workforce Network

877-872-5627 / TTY 877-889-5627

National Older Worker Career Ctr

703-558-4200

Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) Program

800-963-5337

Senior Community Service Employment Program

877-872-5627

LAKE COUNTY

CareerSource Central Florida

9909 US Hwy 441, Bldg M, #29, Leesburg 34788

407-531-1222 / 800-757-4598

Goodwill Job Connection –(Virtual Only)

407-235-1541

ORANGE COUNTY

Goodwill Central Florida

7531 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando 32809

407-857-0659

Careersource Central Florida –Orange County – 609 N Powers Dr, Ste 340, Orlando 32818

407-531-1222 / 800-757-4598

– 5784 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando 32822

407-531-1222 / 800-757-4598

OSCEOLA COUNTY

CareerSource Central Florida –

Osceola County

1392 E Vine St, Kissimmee 34744

407-705-1555

Goodwill Job Connection

1356 Vine St, Kissimmee 34744

407-847-0696

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Careersource Central Florida –Seminole County

1209 W Airport Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-531-1222 / 800-757-4598

Christian HELP

450 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry 32707

407-834-4022

Goodwill Job Connection

4516 W SR 46, Sandford 32771

407-936-0496

Advanced Directives - What Seniors Need to Know

The need to plan for their future is an essential step in their well-being.

One of the most important decisions that can be made is to prepare advanced directives that designate decision makers the Senior can trust and rely on to make decisions for them if they become unable. Discussing these needs can be uncomfortable, but they are necessary for providing peace of mind and ensuring that their wishes are honored when it matters most.

What are Advanced Directives?

Advanced Directives are a package of legal documents to specify who the Senior wants to make decisions on their behalf if they were ever unable to make decisions for themselves due to illness or incapacity. This package includes a Designation of Healthcare Surrogate, a Living Will and Power of Attorney.

and there was no reasonable probably of recovery.

What is the Power of Attorney?

This document provides an Agent with powers over a Senior’s finances, property management, authority to apply for government benefits and more if the Senior becomes unable.

What Should You Do?

It’s important to talk with your loved ones about your wishes before situations arise where those decisions may be needed. If both parties understand the Senior’s desires beforehand, then it will be easier to handle any difficult situations without having too much stress or confusion during an already tough time.

What is the Designation of Healthcare Surrogate and a Living Will?

A healthcare surrogate outlines a person’s wishes regarding medical care in the event that they become unable and designates who should have control over any medical decisions in the event of incapacitation. The Living Will is used to convey whether the Senior wants life-saving treatments, the use of artificial nutrition and hydration, and other medical procedures if death were imminent

Schedule a consultation with an Elder Law Attorney to learn more about these documents and to have peace of mind that the documents will be prepared correctly. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Joannie Rodriguez, Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney with The Rodriguez Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm, P.A. and may be reached at 407-961-7615 or by email at admin@ rodriguezelderlaw.com. See ad on page 27.

Directivas Avanzadas - Lo que las Personas Mayores

La necesidad de planificar su futuro es un paso esencial para su bienestar.

Una de las decisiones más importantes que se puede tomar es preparar unas directivas avanzadas que designen a las personas encargadas de tomar decisiones en las que el anciano pueda confiar para que tomen decisiones por ellos en caso de que se queden incapacitados. La discusión de estas necesidades puede ser incómoda, pero son necesarias para ofrecer tranquilidad y garantizar que se cumplan sus deseos cuando más importa.

¿Qué son las Directivas Avanzadas?

Las Directivas Avanzadas son un paquete de documentos legales para especificar quién quiere la persona mayor que tome decisiones en su nombre si alguna vez no pudiera tomar decisiones por sí misma debido a una enfermedad o incapacidad. Este paquete incluye una Designación de Sustituto para la Salud, un Testamento Vital y un Poder de Abogado.

¿Qué es la Designación de un Sustituto Para la Salud y un Testamento Vital?

Un sustituto para la salud describe los deseos de una persona con respecto a la asistencia médica en caso de que quede incapacitada y designa quién debe tener el control sobre cualquier decisión médica en caso de incapacidad. El testamento vital se utiliza para expresar si la per-

sona mayor desea tratamientos para salvarle la vida, el uso de nutrición e hidratación artificiales y otros procedimientos médicos si la muerte fuera inminente y no hubiera ninguna probabilidad razonable de recuperación.

¿Qué es el Poder de Abogado?

Este documento proporciona a un Agente con poderes sobre las finanzas de una persona mayor, la gestión de la propiedad, la autoridad para solicitar beneficios del gobierno y más si la persona mayor se incapacita.

¿Qué debe hacer usted?

Es importante hablar con sus seres queridos sobre sus deseos antes de que surjan situaciones en las que puedan ser necesarias esas decisiones. Si ambas partes entienden de antemano los deseos de la persona mayor, entonces será más fácil manejar cualquier situación difícil sin tener demasiado estrés o confusión durante un momento ya difícil.

Consulte a un abogado especializado en derecho de la vejez para obtener más información sobre estos documentos y tener la tranquilidad de que se prepararán correctamente. ~

Nota del Editor: Este artículo fue enviado por Joannie Rodriguez, Abogada Certificada en Derecho de la Vejez por el Colegio de Abogados de Florida de The Rodriguez Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm, P.A. y puede comunicarse con ella al 407-961-7615 o por correo electrónico a admin@rodriguezelderlaw.com.

ENERGY RESOURCES & WEATHERIZATION

LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Community Action

501 N Bay St, Eustis 32726

352-357-5550

ORANGE COUNTY

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County on Aging

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532 x269

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Meals on Wheels, Inc

2801 S Financial Ct, Sanford 32773

407-333-8877

ENERGY RESOURCES

Sliding scale or income qualifying energy resources for seniors. Look at your local public service company for possible resource.

Duke Energy

855-637-6513

Florida Power & Light

800-226-3545

United Way

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LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Community Action

501 N Bay St, Eustis 32726

352-357-5550

Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging –

dba Elder Options for EHEAP

5700 SW 34th St, Ste 222, Gainesville 32608

352-378-6649

ORANGE COUNTY

Catholic Charities of Central Florida

1819 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando 32805

407-658-1818

Senior Resource Alliance

Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP)

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Senior Resource Alliance

Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP)

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

Osceola Council on Aging

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Meals on Wheels, Inc

2801 S Financial Ct, Sanford 32773

407-333-8877

Senior Resource Alliance

Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP)

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

ESTATE PLANNING

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Family First Firm

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 23, 41)

1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

The Rodriguez Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm

(ad on pages 23, 27, 41)

121 S Orange Ave, Ste 840N, Orlando 32801

407-961-7615

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

2-1-1 Florida (www.hfuw.org)

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Connecting people and services. Your link to health and community services. A free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Quickly connects you to helpful resources in your community.

LOCAL

Catholic Charities of Central Florida

1771 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando 32807

407-658-1818

Christian Service Center

– 300 W Franklin St, Ocoee 34761

407-656-6678

– 808 W Central Blvd, Orlando 32805

407-425-2523

Florida Foreclosure Hotline

888-995-4673

Florida Telephone Assistance

(Lifeline)

800-540-7039

Jewish Family Services of Orlando

2100 Lee Rd, Ste A, Winter Park 32789

407-644-7593

Lake County Human Services

315 W Main St, Ste 233, Tavares 32778

352-742-6520

Orange County Social Services

2100 E Michigan St, Orlando 32806

407-836-6500

Osceola County Social Services

330 N Beaumont Ave, Kissimmee 34741

407-742-8400

Seminole County Community Svcs

534 W Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-665-2300

Salvation Army

– Lake County

2605 South St, Leesburg 34748

352-365-0079

– Orange County

416 W Colonial Dr, Orlando 32804

407-423-8581

– Osceola County

4477 W Vine St, Kissimmee 34746

407-396-0081

– Seminole County

700 W 24th St, Sanford 32771

407-322-2642

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando

32803

407-514-1800

Society of St. Vincent De Paul –

St. John Vianney Church

6200 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando 32809

407-855-5391 / 314-576-3993

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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NATIONAL

AARP Tax Aide

888-227-7669

American Red Cross

Natural Disaster Relief

– Lake County

2848 W Main St, Leesburg 34748

352-314-0883

– Orange, Osceola, & Seminole Counties

5 N Bumby Ave, Orlando 32803

407-894-4141

BenefitsCheckUp

888-268-6706

Consumer Credit Counseling Service

800-431-8157

DebtHelper.com

800-920-2262

Federal Income Tax Info

800-829-4059 or TYY/TDD 800-829-4059

IRS Hotline

800-829-1040

IRS National Tax Payer Advocate

877-777-4778

Money Management International

866-889-9347

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

800-388-2227

National Foundation for Debt Management –Housing Counseling

800-510-0301

Home Equity Conversion

Mortgages for Seniors

800-569-4287

Home Equity Conversion Mortgages For Seniors allows those 62+ to remain at home by using equity in their home

FLU SHOTS

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Walgreens Pharmacies

– www.walgreens.com

(ad on pages 2, 43)

FOOD RESOURCES

Sliding Scale or income qualifying food resources for seniors and also a list of congregate meal sites. Also food pantries serving Orange Osceola Seminole and Lake Counties

Supplemental Nutrition

“Assistance” (SNAP)

866-762-2237 / 800-955-8771 TTY or FL Relay 711

United Way Hotline

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Southeastern Food Bank

655 N Kissimmee Ave, Ocoee 34761

407-654-7777

Help locate food pantries in Central Florida

LAKE COUNTY

Christian Food Pantry

103 High Ave, Lady Lake 32159

352-259-0788

First United Methodist Church

950 7th St, Clermont 34711

352-243-4016

Leesburg Food Bank

503 N 13th St, Leesburg 34748

352-326-5463

LovExtension

322 E Alfred St, Tavares 32778

352-669-1121

Meals on Wheels

1211 Penn St, Leesburg 34748

352-326-3540

Salvation Army

2605 South St, Leesburg 34749

352-365-0079

ORANGE COUNTY

A Grateful Mind Outreach Pantry

6408 Jennings Rd, Orlando 32818

407-668-4678

Christian Service Center for Central Florida

– 808 W Central Blvd, Orlando 32805

407-425-2523

– 300 W Franklin St, Ocoee 34761

407-656-6678

Christian Sharing Center

600 N Hwy 1792, Ste 158, Longwood 32750

407-691-3134

Jewish Family Services of Orlando

2100 Lee Rd, Ste A, Winter Park 32789

407-644-7593

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry

206 E 8th St, Apopka 32703

407-886-6005

Meals on Wheels

5395 LB McLeod Rd, Orlando 32811

407-292-0177

Salvation Army

400 W Colonial Dr, Orlando 32804

407-423-8581

Second Harvest Food Bank

– 2008 Brengle Ave, Orlando 32808

407-295-1066

– 411 Mercy Dr, Orlando 32805

407-295-1066

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

Seniors First

5395 LB McLeod Rd, Orlando 32811

407-292-0177

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Meals on Wheels

– 700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

– 3101 17th St, St Cloud 34769

407-957-7390

Osceola Council on Aging

Food Bank

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

Salvation Army

1621 E Vine St, Ste A, Kissimmee 34742

407-870-7643

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Harvest Time International

225 N Kennel Rd, Sanford 32771

407-328-9900

Meals on Wheels, Inc

2801 S Financial Ct, Sanford 32773

407-333-8877

Salvation Army

700 W 24th St, Sanford 32771

407-322-2642

FUNERALS, MORTUARY, & CREMATIONS

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Dignity Memorial

(ad on page 34)

407-608-9242

GUARDIANSHIP/ CONSERVATORSHIP

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Family First Firm

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 23, 41)

1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

Office of Public & Professional Guardians

850-414-2381

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION & COUNSELING

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

COHA – Community Outreach for Healthcare Access

(ad on page 35)

2750 Taylor Ave, Ste A-63, Orlando 32806

407-362-7744

Darlene O’Donnell

Insurance (ad on page 40)

495 N Keller Rd, Ste 200, Maitland 32751

407-694-6208

HEARING SERVICES & RESOURCES

Non-profit and government organizations providing resources and hearing services. Many programs are sliding scale or income qualifying.

Better Hearing Institute

800-327-9355

Easter Seals Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services

877-255-4568 x375

Florida Relay (Relay Service for TDD)

711 or 800-955-8770

Florida Telecommunications Relay (Free Equipment)

800-222-3448 / TTY 888-222-3448

Hearing Loss Association of America

301-657-2248

National Hearing Aid Bank / Hear Now

800-648-4327

National Institute on Deafness

800-241-1044

Advocating for access to effective and affordable healthcare for individuals and families. 407-362-7744 | mycoha.org 2750 Taylor Ave, Suite A-63, Orlando FL 32806 email: contact@mycoha.org

HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (HCE)

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

Provides support services to seniors 60 and over living in family type arrangements as an alternative to institutionalized or nursing home care.

LOCAL

LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Elder Affairs

315 W Main St #233, Tavares 32778

352-742-6520

Lake County Housing & Community Division

2008 Classique Ln, Tavares 32778

352-742-6540

ORANGE COUNTY

Orange County Council on Aging

2100 E Michigan St, Orlando 32806

407-836-5181

Orange County Housing & Community Division

877-591-2672

525 E South St, Orlando 32801

407-836-5150

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HOME MAINTENANCE

ASSISTANCE continued

Seniors First

5395 LB McLeod Rd, Orlando 32811

407-292-0177

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County Housing & Community Division

330 N Beaumont Ave, Kissimmee 34741

407-742-8400

Osceola County Council on Aging

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Seminole County Housing & Community Services

534 W Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-665-2300

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT – LOAN CLOSETS

The following organizations loan medical equipment or donate supplies to those in need.

Handicapped Equipment Loan Library

222 9th St, Leesburg 34748

352-323-3409

Orlando Ostomy Supply Gift Room

1307 Tierra Cir, Winter Park 32792

407-748-0119

Rotary Club of Winter Garden

(Medical Equipment Bank)

611 Business Park Blvd, Winter Garden 34787

407-457-7561

Senior First’s Stepping Stone

(Medical Equipment Bank)

3711 Vineland Rd, Orlando 32811

407-649-4100

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store

770 S Orange Blossom Trl, Apopka 32703

407-880-3126`

We Share of Central Florida

4709 N Hwy 19A, Mt Dora 32757

352-742-0021

HOSPITALS

LAKE COUNTY

UF Health Leesburg Hospital

600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg 34748

352-323-5001

– North Campus

700 N Palmetto St, Leesburg 4748

352-323-5762

UF Health The Village Hospital

1451 El Camino Real, Lady Lake 32159

352-751-8000

ORANGE COUNTY

AdventHealth

– Altamonte Springs

601 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs 32701

407-303-2200

– Apopka

2100 Ocoee Apopka Rd, Apopka 32703

407-609-7000

– Celebration

400 Celebration Pl, Celebration 34747

407-303-4000

– Kissimmee

2450 N Orange Blossom Trl, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-4343

– East Orlando

7727 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando 32822

407-303-8110

– Orlando

601 E Rollins St, Orlando 32803

407-303-6611

– Waterman

1000 Waterman Wy, Tavares 32778

352-253-3333

– Winter Park

200 N Lakemont Ave, Winter Park 32792

407-646-7000

– Winter Garden

2000 Fowler Grove Blvd, Winter Garden 34787

407-614-0500

Orlando Health

– Arnold Palmer Medical Center

92 W Miller St, Orlando 32806

321-842-7777

– Dr. Phillips Hospital

9400 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando 32819

407-351-8500

– Health Central Hospital

10000 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee 34761

407-296-1000

– Horizon West Hospital

17000 W Porter Rd, Winter Garden 34787

407-407-0000

– Orlando Regional Medical Center

52 W Underwood St, Orlando 32806

321-841-5111

– Orlando Regional Medical Center

1414 Kuhl Ave, Orlando 32806

321-843-2584

– South Lake Hospital

1900 Don Wickham Dr, Clermont 34711

352-394-4071

– South Seminole Hospital

555 W SR 434, Longwood 32750

407-767-1200

– St. Cloud Hospital

2906 17th St, St. Cloud 34769

407-892-2135

– Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women

83 W Miller St, Orlando 32806

321-843-9792

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Orlando VA Medical Center

– Lake Nona

13800 Veterans Wy, Orlando 32827

407-631-1000

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital

700 W Oak St, Kissimmee 34741

407-846-2266

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital

325 Cypress Pkwy, Kissimmee 34758

407-530-2000

SEMINOLE COUNTY

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

1401 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford 32771

407-321-4500

Oviedo Medical Center

8300 Red Bug Lake Rd, Oviedo 32765

407-890-2273

HOUSE CLEANING

A 501 (C) (3) Org that provides free home cleaning to patients battling cancer.

Cleaning for a Reason

877-337-3348

LEGAL SERVICES

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Family First Firm

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 23, 41)

1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

LEGAL SERVICES

(NO FEE OR LOW COST)

Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar

100 E Robinson St, Orlando 32801 407-841-8310

Seminole County Bar Association

Legal Aid Society

101 W Palmetto Ave, Longwood 32750

407-834-1660

Florida Senior Legal Helpline

4040 Esplanade Wy, Tallahassee 32399

888-895-7873

LIBRARIES

Many libraries provide special services for seniors and those with physical impairments.

National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (NLS)

888-657-7323

LAKE COUNTY

Astor County Library

54905 Alco Rd, Astor 32102

352-759-9913

Cagan Crossings Community Library

16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont 34714

352-243-1840

Cooper Memorial Library

2525 Oakley Seaver Dr, Clermont 34711

352-536-2275

Fruitland Park Library

205 W Berckman St, Fruitland 34731

352-360-6561

Marion Baysinger Memorial Library

756 W Broad St, Groveland 34736

352-429-5840

Marianne Beck Memorial Library

112 W Central Ave, Howey-in-the-Hills 34737

352-324-0254

Lady Lake Public Library

225 W Guava St, Lady Lake 32159

352-753-2957

Leesburg Public Library

100 E Main St, Leesburg 34748

352-728-9790

Minneola Schoolhouse Library

100 S Main St, Minneola 34715

352-432-3921 x380

W. T. Bland Public Library

1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora 32757

352-735-7180

Paisley County Library

24954 CR 42, Paisley 32767

352-669-1001

Tavares Public Library

314 N New Hampshire Ave #3099, Tavares 32778

352-742-6204

Umatilla Public Library

412 Hatfield Dr, Umatilla 32784

352-669-3284

ORANGE COUNTY

Maitland Public Library

501 Maitland Ave S, Maitland 32751

407-647-7700

Orange County Library System

407-835-7323

– Alafaya Branch Library

12000 E Colonial Dr, Orlando 32801

– Chickasaw Branch Library

870 N Chickasaw Trl, Orlando 32825

– Eatonville Branch Library

200 E Kennedy Blvd, Orlando 32751

– Fairview Shores Branch Library

902 Lee Rd, Ste 26, Orlando 32810

– Hiawassee Branch Library

7391 W Colonial Dr, Orlando 32818

– North Orange Branch

1211 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka 32703

– Orlando Public Library

101 E Central Blvd, Orlando 32801

– South Creek Branch Library

1702 Deerfield Blvd, Orlando 32837

– South Trail Branch Library

4600 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando 32839

– Southeast Branch Library

5575 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando 32822

– Southwest Branch Library

7255 Della Dr, Orlando 32819

– Washington Park Branch Library

5151 Raleigh St, Ste A, Orlando 32811

– West Oaks Branch Library

1821 E Silver Star Rd, Ocoee 34761

– Windermere Branch Library

530 Main St, Windermere 34786

– Winter Garden Branch Library

805 E Plant St, Winter Garden 34787

Winter Park Public Library

460 E New England Ave, Winter Park

32789

407-623-3300

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County Public Libraries

407-742-8888

– Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library

405 Buenaventura Blvd, Kissimmee 34743

– Har t Memorial Library

211 E Dakin Ave, Kissimmee 34741

– Poinciana Library

101 N Doverplum Ave, Kissimmee 34758

– St. Cloud Library

810 13th St, St. Cloud 34769

– West Osceola Branch Library

305 Campus St, Celebration 34747

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Altamonte Springs Library

281 Maitland Ave,

Altamonte Springs 32701

407-571-8830

Seminole County Public Libraries

– East Branch Library

310 Division St, Oviedo 32765

407-665-1560

– Jean Rhein Central Branch

215 N Oxford Rd, Casselberry 32707

407-665-1500

– North Branch Library

150 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford 32771

407-665-1620

– Northwest Branch Library

580 Greenway Blvd, Lake Mary 32746

407-665-1640

– West Branch Library

245 N Hunt Club Blvd, Longwood

32779

407-665-1670

LIFE INSURANCE

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Darlene O’Donnell Insurance

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495 N Keller Rd, Ste 200, Maitland 32751

407-694-6208

LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Family First Firm

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 23, 41)

1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

The Rodriguez Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm

(ad on page 23, 27, 41)

121 S Orange Ave, Ste 840N, Orlando 32801

407-961-7615

MEDICAID ATTORNEY

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Family First Firm

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 23, 41)

1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Family First Firm

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 23, 41)

1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

Gold Star Senior Benefits

(ad on page 3)

407-462-4668

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Darlene O’Donnell Insurance (ad on page 40)

495 N Keller Rd, Ste 200, Maitland 32751

407-694-6208

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

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

COHA – Community Outreach for Healthcare Access

(ad on page 35)

2750 Taylor Ave, Ste A-63, Orlando 32806

407-362-7744

Darlene O’Donnell Insurance (ad on page 40)

495 N Keller Rd, Ste 200, Maitland 32751

407-694-6208

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MEDICARE / MEDICAID

INFORMATION continued

Florida Medicaid Hotline

888-419-3456

Medicare

800-633-4227

Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman

800-633-4227 / TTY 877-486-2048

Medicare Helpline

800-633-4227 / TTY 877-486-2048

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL PLANS

Companies offering senior-oriented health coverage and Medicare supplement plans.

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Darlene O’Donnell

Insurance (ad on page 40)

495 N Keller Rd, Ste 200, Maitland 32751

407-694-6208

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

Local Suicide & Crisis Hotline

407-425-2624

National Institute of Mental Health

– Helpline

800-950-6264

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

800-273-8255 or text 741741

PET CARE & SERVICES

Leesburg 441 Pet Hospital

1603 US Hwy 441, Leesburg 34748

352-319-8100

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

2727 Conroy Rd, Orlando 32839

407-351-7722

Pet Alliance of Sanford

2800 County Home Rd, Sanford 32773

407-323-8685

Spay N Save Animal Clinic

988 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood 32750

407-920-4894

The Animal Wellness League

32721 Radio Rd, Leesburg 34788

352-530-2688

PHARMACY

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Walgreens

(ad on pages 2, 43)

866-922-7312

POWER OF ATTORNEY

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Family First Firm

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1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

The Rodriguez Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm

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PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTS

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Walgreens Prescription Savings Card

(ad on pages 2, 43)

866-922-7312

AARP Prescription Discount Program

800-456-2277

Elder Helpline – SHINE

800-963-5337

Florida Prescription Discount Card

866-341-8894 / TTY 711

Medicare Prescription Drug Card

800-633-4227

Needy Meds

800-503-6897

RX Benefits

800-334-8134

VA Pescription Program for Veterans

816-922-2456

PROBATE

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Family First Firm

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1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

The Rodriguez Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm

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121 S Orange Ave, Ste 840N, Orlando 32801

407-961-7615

PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL

Property Appraiser

–

Lake County

320 W Main St, Ste A, Tavares 32778

352-253-2150

– Orange County

200 S Orange Ave, Ste 1700, Orlando 32801

407-836-5000

–

Osceola County

2505 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee 34744

407-742-5000

–

Seminole County

1101 E 1st St, Sanford 32771

407-665-7506

PROPERTY TAX / RENT REBATE

Florida Dept of Revenue

800-352-3671

RESPITE CARE

Respite care is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care to an ill person. Many skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities offer this service. Please refer to our housing grids.

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

American In-Home Care

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3670 Maguire Blvd, Ste 100, Orlando 32803

407-273-1010

Griswold Care Pairing for Greater Orlando

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1850 Lee Rd, Ste 134, Winter Park 32789

407-740-7419

Marina Isle (ad on page 131)

530 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford 32771

407-477-7300

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services (ad on page 98)

2354 Winter Woods Blvd, Ste 2336, Winter Park 32789

877-792-7775

Seniors Helping Seniors

(ad on page 83)

5449 S Semoran Blvd, Ste 227, Orlando 32822

321-235-6833

The Grove at Trelago

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901 Vista Trelago, Maitland 32751

407-809-1395

LOCAL LAKE COUNTY

American In-Home Care

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

510 CR 466, Ste 207B, Lady Lake 32159

352-753-1918

ORANGE COUNTY

American In-Home Care

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

3670 Maguire Blvd, Ste 100, Orlando 32803

407-273-1010

Griswold Care Pairing for Greater Orlando

(ad on Back Cover )

1850 Lee Rd, Ste 134, Winter Park 32789

407-740-7419

RELIEF (Respite for Elders

Living in Everyday Families)

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

Share the Care, Inc

1524 Formosa Ave, Winter Park 32789

407-423-5311

The Grove at Trelago

(ad on pages 132)

901 Vista Trelago, Maitland 32751

407-809-1395

OSCEOLA COUNTY

American In-Home Care

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

3670 Maguire Blvd, Ste 100, Orlando 32803

407-273-1010

Griswold Care Pairing for Greater Orlando

(ad on Back Cover )

1850 Lee Rd, Ste 134, Winter Park 32789

407-740-7419

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RESPITE CARE continued

Osceola County Council on Aging

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

SEMINOLE COUNTY

American In-Home Care

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

3670 Maguire Blvd, Ste 100, Orlando 32803

407-273-1010

Griswold Care Pairing for Greater Orlando

(ad on Back Cover )

1850 Lee Rd, Ste 134, Winter Park 32789

407-740-7419

Marina Isle

(ad on page 131)

530 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford 32771

407-477-7300

REVERSE MORTGAGE SERVICES

US Dept of Housing Resources Ctr

400 W Bay St, Ste 1015, Jacksonville 32202

904-232-2627

SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Organizations services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities. There are many new and exciting options available but please note that your local senior centers are focal points for many on-going activities.

LOCAL

LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Historical Museum

317 W Main St, Tavares

352-343-9890

Renningers Twin Markets

(Flea, Farmers Market & Antiques)

20651 US 441, Mt. Dora 32757

352-383-3141

Venetian Gardens Park

201 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg 34748

352-728-9885

ORANGE COUNTY

Central Florida Community Arts

250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando 32804

407-937-1800

Orange County Regional History Center

65 E Central Blvd, Orlando 32801

407-836-8500

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando 32803

407-896-4231

Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve

8777 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Orlando 32836

407-254-1940

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Museum of Military History

5210 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee 34746

407-507-5346

Old Town Shopping, Dining & Entertainment

5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee 34746

407-396-4888

Osceola County Welcome Ctr & History Museum

4155 W Vine St, Kissimmee 34741

407-396-8644

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 US 17, Sanford 32771

407-323-4450

Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter

1909 Slavia Rd, Oviedo 32765

407-365-6163

Seminole County History Museum

300 Bush Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-665-2489

SENIOR CENTERS

Senior centers are gathering places for seniors who are still active and are seeking a place for planned activities friendship and planned programs. Lunches are usually served and transportation may be available

LOCAL

LAKE COUNTY

Martin Luther King Center

803 Florida Ave, M Dora 32757

352-729-6394

South Lake Presbyterian Church

131 Chestnut St, Clermont 34711

352-394-7905

Union Congregational Church

302 St. Clair Abrams Ave, Tavares 32778

352-552-2293

Umatilla Community Center

17107 Ballpark Rd, Umatilla 32748

352-406-5681

ORANGE COUNTY

Beardall Senior Center

800 S Delaney Ave, Orlando 32801

407-246-4440

Fran Carlton Recreation Center

11 N Forest Ave, Apopka 32703

407-703-1741

L. Claudia Allen Senior Center

1840 Mable Butler Ave, Orlando 32805

407-246-4461

Maitland Senior Center

345 S Maitland Ave, Maitland 32751

407-539-6251

Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex

99 E Marks St, Orlando 32803

407-254-1066

One Senior Place

715 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs 32714

407-949-6733

Renaissance Senior Center

3800 S Econolockhatchee Trl, Orlando

32829

407-254-9070

Senior Resource Alliance

3319 Maguire Blvd #100, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

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Medicare 2024 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans)

Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”

Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Generally no cost

(If you paid Medicare taxes while working)

$1,632 deductible (per benefit period)

It is possible to pay the $1632 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.

Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.

No coverage outside USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Most people pay monthly $174.90 (Premium could be higher based on income)

$240 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)

80/20 after deductible.

Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits

Most doctors accept Medicare.

No coverage outside the USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

A & B are designed for people over age 65 and those with certain disabilities

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment

(Other special enrollment periods may be avalable)

These plans generally pay the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered

Can provide benefits outside USA

Plans are available through insurance companies.

Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

There is NO additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance.

This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

To contact call: 801-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com

Medicare 2024 “In A Nutshell”

Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)

Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Advantage Plans Part C

INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium $174.70 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, etc.

Plans have co-pays and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Plans are generally a variation of the following:

Deductible (Phase I)

$0–$545 deductible

Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $5,030

Coverage Gap / Doughnut Hole (Phase III) The member now pays much more for covered drugs 25% generic / 25% brand. There is a drug manufacture discount on certain drugs that can count toward the “True out-of-pocket” (TrOOP). You remain here until the $8,000 (TrOOP) has been met. It’s estimated you will pay about $3,300 of the $8,000.

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV)

$0 for covered drugs on the plan’s formulary for the rest of the calandar year

Approved formulary insulins are no more than $35 per month.

Part D can be separate with Medigap & PFFS plans. There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.

Annual Election Period is Oct 15–Dec 7 each year

Must have Part A or B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 10/2023

SENIOR CENTERS continued

Tom Ison Senior & Veteran Center

1701 Adair St, Ocoee 34761

407-877-5803

Winter Park Community Center

721 W New England Ave, Winter Park 32789

407-599-3275

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Barney E Veal Center

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

St. Cloud Senior Center

3101 17th St, St Cloud 34769

407-957-7392

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Casselberry Senior Center

200 N Triplet Dr, Casselberry 32707

407-215-0780

Lake Mary Senior Center

911 Wallace Ct, Lake Mary 32746

407-585-1466

Sanford Senior Center

401 E Seminole Blvd, Sanford 32771

407-688-5129

Winter Springs Senior Center

400 N Edgemont Ave, Winter Springs 32708

407-327-6554

SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS

Health clinics usually provide more comprehensive health and related services than a traditional medical practice. Services may include physicians who specialize in geriatrics a nurse practitioner a Medical Social Worker and in many cases financial discounts may be available.

LAKE COUNTY

Community Health Centers

352-314-7400

– Family Medical Care for Children & Adults

2140 N Don Wickham Dr #C, Clermont 34711

– Family Medical & Dental Center of Groveland

1296 W Broad St, Groveland 34736

– Family Medical & Dental Center of Leesburg

225 N First St, Leesburg 34748

– Family Medical & Dental Center of Tavares

212 E Main St, Tavares 32778

St. Luke Free Medical & Dental Clinic

722 S Grove St, Eustis 32726

352-602-4640

www.SeniorsBlueBook.com/local/florida-orlando

ORANGE COUNTY

Community Health Centers

407-905-8827

– 225 E 7th St, Apopka 32703

– 19108 E Colonial Dr, Orlando 32820

– 7900 Forest City Rd, Orlando 32810

– 840 Mercy Dr, Orlando 32808

– 13275 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden 34787

Central Florida Family Health Ctr

2000 N Forsyth Rd, Orlando 32807

407-322-8645

Dr. Diebel, Jr. Memorial Shepherds

Hope Health Center

9833 E Colonial Dr, Orlando 32817

407-876-6699

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Kissimmee Community Veterans

Outpatient Clinic

2285 N Central Ave, Kissimmee 34741

407-518-5004

St. Thomas Aquinas

Free Medical Clinic

510 Brown Chapel Rd, St Cloud 34769

407-593-1256

Osceola County

Community Health Clinic

2622 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee 34743

407-343-2055

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Longwood Shepherd’s

Hope Health Center

600 N US 17-92, Ste 124, Longwood 32750

407-876-6699

Seminole Community Health Ctr

130 San Carlos Ave, Sanford 32771

407-665-1175

SENIOR HOUSING INFORMATION

This website aids in the search for subsidized senior housing AND senior affordable apartments.

HANDS (Housing & Neighborhood Development Services) of Central Florida – www.cflhands.org

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

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

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center

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1410A Gene St, Winter Park 32789

407-436-7750

Continued on page 53

The Orlando Senior Help Desk at the Jewish Pavilion helps thousands of callers navigate their way through the daunting senior maze, alleviating caregiver stress while giving advice on all types of elder issues. www.

OrlandoSeniorHelpDesk.org

While most seniors face major adjustments when transitioning to an elder-care community, Jewish seniors face additional challenges. Not only do they lose their homes, and many of their friends, but they also lose ties to their cultural heritage. This is where the Jewish Pavilion, a 501c3 non-profit, steps in. The Pavilion serves as a resource that provides room visits, festive holiday celebrations, and more to 450 Jewish residents in fifty facilities for seniors. The Jewish Pavilion promotes inclusion, and thousands of seniors of all faiths are welcomed into our programs.

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS

& SERVICES continued from page 51

Orlando Senior Help Desk

(ad on page 52)

421 Montgomery Rd, Ste 131, Altamonte Springs 32714

407-678-9363

LOCAL AFFILIATES

Alzheimer’s Association of North & Central Florida

378 Center Pt Cir #1280, Altamonte Springs 32701

407-228-4299

American Cancer Society of Central Florida

507 N New York Ave, Ste 100, Winter Park 32789

800-227-2345

American Diabetes Association

2301 Maitland Ctr Pkwy, Ste 126, Maitland 32751

407-660-1926

American Heart Association

237 E Marks St, Orlando 32803

407-481-6300

American Lung Association of Central Florida

851 Outer Rd, Orlando 32814

407-425-5864

American Parkinson Disease Association of Central Florida

PO Box 3337, Winter Park 32790

321-348-7223

American Red Cross

5 N Bumby Ave, Orlando 32803

407-894-4141

American Stroke Association

237 E Marks St, Orlando 32803

407-481-6300

Arthritis Foundation – Orlando

13000 Avalon Lake Dr, Orlando 32828

407-208-1766

Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (Local office)

121 E 1st St, Sanford 32771

888-ADMITIT

Lake County Elder Affairs

315 W Mail St, Ste 233, Tavares 32778

352-742-6520

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

341 N Maitland Ave, Ste 100, Orlando 32751

407-898-0733

Medicaid (Orange, Osceola, & Seminole Counties)

400 W Robinson St, Ste S309, Orlando 32801

407-420-2500

Mental Health Association of Central Florida

1525 E Robinson Ave, Orlando 32801

407-898-0110

Muscular Dystrophy Association

291 Southhall Ln, Ste 105, Maitland 32751

407-562-2035

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Orlando – Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties

5051 N Ln, Ste 21, Orlando 32808

407-253-1900

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SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lake County

PO Box 5753, Ocala 34478

352-368-2405

National Kidney Foundation of Florida

1040 Woodcock Rd, Ste 119, Orlando 32803

407-894-7325

National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Mid Florida

2701 Maitland Ctr Pkwy, Ste 100, Maitland 32751

407-478-8880 / 800-344-4867

Office of the Attorney General

135 W Central Blvd, Ste 1000, Orlando 32801

407-999-5588

Osceola County on Aging

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

– Elder Helpline

407-839-4357

Seniors First, Inc (Orange County)

5395 LB McLeod Rd, Orlando 32811

407-292-0177

Seniors vs Crime

– Lake County Sheriff’s Dept

15855 SR 50, Clermont 34711

352-742-3600

32400 CR 473, Leesburg 34748

352-343-0638

360 W Ruby St, Tavares 32778

352-343-2101

–

Orange County

10727 Narcoossee Rd, Ste B2, Orlando 32832

407-219-5542

–

Osceola County

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-483-1501

– Seminole County

Altamonte Mall, 451 E Altamonte Dr, Ste 1265, Altamonte Springs 32701

407-571-8462

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Seniors)

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

United Ostomy Association of Greater Orlando

1601 W Colonial Dr, Orlando 32804

407-649-6502

Betty@SeniorsBlueBook.com

United Way

1940 Traylor Blvd, Orlando 32804

407-835-0900 or 211

– Seminole County

534 W Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-665-2300

STATE

Attorney General’s Fraud Hotline

866-966-7226

Disability Rights Florida

800-342-0823 / TDD 800-346-4127

Florida Dept of Children & Families (DCF) Adult Protective Svcs (APS) Abuse Hotline

800-962-2873

Florida Dept of Children & Families Adult Protective Svcs (APS)

– Lake County

352-609-6032

– Orange County

407-317-7874

– Osceola County

407-846-5004

– Seminole County

407-551-0206

Florida Consumer Helpline

877-693-5236

Florida Domestic Violence Hotline

800-500-1119

Florida Senior Legal Helpline

888-895-7873

Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling

888-ADMITIT

Medicaid Helpline

877-254-1055

National Kidney Foundation of Florida

800-927-9659

NATIONAL

AARP – Local Chapter Information

888-687-2277

Alzheimer’s Association

800-272-3900

American Bone Health

888-266-3015

American Cancer Society (helpline)

800-227-2345

American Council of the Blind

800-424-8666

American Diabetes Association

800-342-2383

American Heart/Stroke Association

800-242-8721

American Kidney Fund

866-300-2900

American Liver Foundation

800-465-4837

American Lung Association

800-586-4872

American Parkinson Disease Association

800-223-2732

American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

800-514-0301 / TTY 800-514-0383

Arthritis Foundation

800-283-7800

Arthritis Information Hotline

800-444-4993

Easter Seals Society

800-221-6827

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3 Ways to Enhance Your Walking Routine

Walking is one of the simplest and most effective ways for older adults to stay active and strengthen their muscles.

It is a low-impact exercise that can improve cardiovascular health, increase strength and flexibility, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

1. Start Slowly

We are all on our own paths when it comes to fitness, and if you are just getting into a walking routine, it is essential to start slowly and gradually increase the intensity of your walks. Walking for a few minutes every day can help you build endurance, strengthen your muscles, and improve your cardiovascular health. Once you feel comfortable walking for a certain period of time, you can increase the duration and intensity of your walks gradually. Start by adding a few minutes to your daily walk or increasing your walking speed.

you burn during your walks.

You can also set daily step goals and work to achieve them. In addition, most fitness trackers come with features that allow you to compete with friends and family members, which can also be a great tool for motivation.

3. Join or Create a Walking Group

Joining a walking group can be an excellent way to stay motivated and make new friends. Walking groups provide a supportive environment for individuals to socialize, share experiences, and stay accountable. You can look for local walking groups in your area or even connect with residents in your community who are looking to get more active.

2. Utilize a Fitness Tracker

Using a fitness tracker can be an excellent and fun way to track your progress and stay motivated. These devices can help you monitor the number of steps you take, the distance you cover, and the calories

The spring season is the perfect time of year to get out and start a new walking routine or give your existing one a fresh boost. However, it is always recommended to talk to your doctor before starting or making any changes to your fitness and exercise routine. ~

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-4372

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

800-286-8159

Lupus Foundation of America

800-558-0121

Muscular Dystrophy Association

800-572-1717

National Capital Poison Centers

800-222-1222

National Council on Aging

800-424-9046

National Kidney Foundation

800-622-9010

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

800-344-4867

National Osteoporosis Foundation

800-223-9994

National Parkinson Foundation

800-473-4636

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer – Hotline

877-465-6636

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Osteoporosis & Related Bone Diseases –National Resource Ctr

800-624-2663

United Ostomy Association

800-826-0826

SHELTERS

United Way – 211 1940 Traylor Blvd, Orlando 32804

407-835-0900 or 211

SOCIAL SECURITY

NATIONAL

Social Security Hotline

800-772-1213

LOCAL

– Lake County

900 N 14th St, Ste 100, Leesburg 34748

866-836-3623

– Orange County

5520 Gatlin Ave, Ste 101, Orlando 32812

866-964-6146

– Osceola County

1201 E Oak St, Kissimmee 34744

866-614-4754

– Seminole County 101 Commerce St, Lake Mary 32746

866-964-7379

STROKE RECOVERY THERAPY

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER AVIV Health Clinic –Hyperbaric Treatment Center (ad on page 59)

2955 Brownwood Blvd #100, The Villages 32163

352-488-2848

Is a Stroke Preventing You from Enjoying Life?

New therapy offers hope and healing in Central Florida

Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States for people 65 and over.

Nearly two million brain cells can die each minute during a stroke, leaving behind a wound in the brain. While the effects depend on the areas of the brain impacted, they commonly include partial paralysis, speech impairment, memory problems, cognitive difficulties, and even personality changes.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapies can help stroke survivors recover some lost function and learn to manage their condition, particularly in the first six months after the stroke. After that point, most are told that continued improvements are unlikely.

Peer-reviewed, published research suggests that recovery is still possible, even years after a stroke.

A unique protocol of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been shown to trigger the body’s own self-regeneration mechanisms, restoring physical and cognitive functions. Clinical evidence indicates that this protocol can create new blood vessels, stem cells and nerve cells in the brain and improve physical abilities, attention, information processing speed, memory, and other skills.

Does it Work?

Cindy, a 67-year-old widow and

hemorrhagic stroke survivor, was left unable to drive, work, walk without assistance, or even comb her hair. More than three years after her stroke, she turned to the Aviv Medical Program, a customized treatment plan built specifically for her needs. Her program included a unique, scientifically proven HBOT regimen along with cognitive training, dietary coaching and physical training to build the foundation for her ongoing recovery. Since completing the program at Aviv Clinics, Cindy can walk without a cane, work, drive her golf cart around The Villages, and even style her own hair.

“Because of Aviv, I’m now able to do those things,” says Cindy. “The more progress I make, the more I want to do.”

About Aviv Clinics

The Aviv Medical Program and this unique evidence based HBOT protocol is offered exclusively at Aviv Clinics in central Florida.

Wondering if the Aviv Medical Program right for you or someone you love? Contact Aviv Clinics for a free, no-obligation consultation with a licensed physicians or visit www. aviv-clinics.com to learn more. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Dr. Mohammed Elamir, MD, FACP, lead physician at Aviv Clinics. The clinic may be reached at 352-488-2848 or by email at info@aviv-clinics.com. See ad on page 59.

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SUBSIDIZED HOUSING RESOURCES

H.A.N.D.S. – Housing & Neighborhood Development Services of Central Florida, Inc

(www.cflhands.org)

Orlando Housing Authority

390 N Bumby Ave, Orlando 32801

407-365-3300

United Way Hotline

211

LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Housing Agency

1300 S Duncan Dr, Tavares 32778

352-742-6547

ORANGE COUNTY

Orlando Housing Authority

390 N Bumby Ave, Orlando 32803

407-895-3300

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola Housing Authority

330 N Beaumont Ave, Kissimmee 34741

407-742-8400

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Seminole County Housing Authority

662 Academy Pl, Oviedo 32765

407-365-3621

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Provides emotional support and solutions for caregivers in a confidential trusting environment.

A Caring Voice for You

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833-829-1088

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center

(ad on page 13)

1410A Gene St, Winter Park 32789

407-436-7750

LOCAL

Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline

(Central Florida)

407-260-5408 / 407-240-1181

(Espanol))

– Main Number

407-260-5822

ALS Association

888-257-1717

American Cancer Society

– 507 N New York Ave, Ste 100, Winter Park 32789

407-843-8680

– 13940 US Hwy 441, Bldg 200, Ste 205, Lady Lake 32159

352-350-2273

Florida Council of the Blind

1531 Dempsey Mayo Rd, Tallahassee 32308

850-422-7752

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* Enjoy compassionate and engaging conversations with another senior over the phone

* Have someone check in with your loved one and give them reminders

* Connect with others when you feel lonely

We are a phone companionship service waiting to listen and connect with you. We are Real People who CARE.

Give Us a call at 1-833-829-1088 today!

www.caringvoiceforyou.com

A New Way to Socialize for Seniors

With the growing increase in loneliness in America, it’s crucial for seniors to stay connected and socialize with others.

“A Caring Voice for You” is a new phone companionship service that specializes in reducing the growing epidemic of loneliness. With this service, seniors receive compassionate phone calls in the comfort of their own homes, aiming to increase connectedness and reduce isolation.

“A Caring Voice for You” provides several companionship services to meet the needs of any senior or caregiver. The “Friendship Connection” service allows seniors to talk with other seniors over the phone,

using a unique algorithm based on common interests and experiences. Seniors can engage in conversations for up to one hour for each connection to enhance socialization. The “Health & Happiness Check-in” service supports caregivers with health and safety reminders for their loved ones throughout the day. Caregivers can customize this service to meet their needs and alleviate the often overwhelming stress of medication, meals, and other general reminders for their loved ones. Caregivers can receive updates on their loved one’s status through text messages, emails, or phone calls. The

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A New Way to Socialize for Seniors continued

“Compassion Call” service provides a caring approach to listening and conversational engagement, allowing seniors to talk with a staff member about their topic of choice.

“A Caring Voice for You” partners with agencies and senior living communities to raise awareness, reduce loneliness, and increase socialization through these services and educational presentations. The main goal is to educate and reduce the risk of cognitive decline among

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES continued

American Diabetes Association

2301 Maitland Ctr Pkwy #126, Maitland 32751

407-660-1926

American Heart / American Stroke Association

237 E Marks St, Orlando 32803

407-481-6300

American Lung Association

851 Outer Rd, Orlando 32814

407-425-5864

American Parkinson Disease Association

PO Box 3337, Winter Park 32790

321-348-7223

Arthritis Foundation

13000 Avalon Lake Dr, Ste 302, Orlando 32828

407-208-1766

older adults associated with social isolation. The organization collaborates with local nonprofit organizations to support older adults and make a difference in communities.

To sign up for a service or get more information, visit www.caringvoiceforyou.com or call 1-833-829-1088. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Davina Mclean-Randall, Ed.S. Davina is a Health & Wellness Specialist with A Caring Voice for You. See ad on page 61.

Bereavement Support Groups

– Hospice of the Comforter

480 W Central Pkwy, Altamonte Springs 32714

407-682-0808

– Cornerstone Hospice

2445 Lane Park Rd, Tavares 32778

866-742-6655

Breast Cancer Support Group

321-841-5056

Caregivers Support Groups

(Heart Light Enterprises) In-Person Support & Virtual Support Groups

414 E Springtree Wy, Lake Mary 32746

407-304-6534

Covers Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake Counties

Elder Care Locator

800-677-1116

Huntington’s Disease Support Group

800-345-4372

Left Behind After Suicide

407-682-0808 / 407-876-4991

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

341 N Maitland Ave, Ste 100, Orlando 32751

407-896-8645

Lupus Support Group

855-905-8787

Mental Health America

1525 E Robinson Ave, Orlando 32801

407-898-0110

Multiple Sclerosis Association

2701 Maitland Ctr Pkwy, Ste 100, Orlando 32751

407-478-8880

Muscular Dystrophy Association

43 Skyline Dr #1001, Lake Mary 32746

407-562-2035

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America

Orlando Regional Medical Center

407-273-9864

Orange County Chapter of the United Ostomy Association

407-977-6241

Stroke Support Group

601 E Rollins St, Orlando 32804

407-303-5600x1104589

Parkinson Support Groups

PO Box 337, Winter Park 32790

321-348-7223

Prostate Cancer Support Group

1812 N Mills Ave, Orlando 32803

407-897-3499

NATIONAL

ALS Association

800-782-4747

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline

800-272-3900

American Bone Health

888-266-3015

American Cancer Society

800-227-2345

American Council of the Blind

800-424-8666

American Heart Association

800-242-8721

American Kidney Fund

800-638-8299

American Liver Foundation

800-645-4837

American Lung Association

800-586-4872

American Parkinson Disease Association

800-223-2732

American Speech, Language & Hearing Association

800-638-8255

Arthritis Foundation

800-283-7800

COPD Foundation

866-731-2673

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

800-932-2423

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-4372

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

800-955-4572

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES continued

Lupus Foundation of America

800-558-0121

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Osteoporosis & Related Bone Diseases – National Resource Ctr

800-624-2663

National Parkinson Foundation

800-473-4636

National Psoriasis Foundation

800-723-9166

TAX ASSISTANCE

AARP Tax Aide

888-227-7669 / 866-448-3616

Internal Revenue Service

Taxpayer Advocate Service

904-665-1000 / 954-423-7677

IRS Hotline

800-829-1040 / TTY/TDD 800-829-4059

TELEPHONE REASSURANCE

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

A Caring Voice for You (ad on page 61)

833-829-1088

TERM LIFE INSURANCE

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Darlene O’Donnell

Insurance (ad on page 40)

495 N Keller Rd, Ste 200, Maitland 32751

407-694-6208

TRANSPORTATION

NATIONAL

Provides local transportation to cancer related medical appointments and treatments.

Road To Recovery

800-227-2345

Angel MedFlight – Worldwide Air Ambulance

844-431-9877

LOCAL

LAKE COUNTY

Mid Florida Community Sr Services

1211 Penn St, Leesburg 34748

352-326-3540

ORANGE COUNTY

Access Lynx (door to door)

455 N Garland Ave, Orlando 32801

407-841-5969

Jewish Family Services of Orlando

2100 Lee Rd, Winter Park 32789

407-644-7593

LYNX AdvantAge Program

455 N Garland Ave, Orlando 32801

407-841-5969

Seniors First, Inc

5395 L B McLeod Rd, Orlando 32811

407-292-0177

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Access Lynx (door to door)

455 N Garland Ave, Orlando 32801

407-841-5969

Osceola Council on Aging

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Access Lynx (door to door)

455 N Garland Ave, Orlando 32801

407-841-5969

Seniors First, Inc

5395 L B McLeod Rd, Orlando 32811

407-292-0177

Transportation for Seniors

– Meals on Wheels

2801 S Financial Ct, Sanford 32773

407-333-8877

VETERANS BENEFITS

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Family First Firm

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 23, 41)

1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

Gold Star Senior Benefits

(ad on page 3)

407-462-4668

VETERANS BURIALS

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Dignity Memorial

(ad on page 34)

407-608-9242

VETERANS SERVICES

NATIONAL

Burial Benefits

844-698-2311 / TTY 711

Debt Management

888-505-2105

VA Education & Training Benefits

888-442-4551

Health Benefits Hotline

877-222-8387

Health Benefits Eligibility Center

800-929-8387

Home Loans

888-232-1428

Homeless Veterans Helpline

877-424-3838

Honor Flight

937-521-2400

Life Insurance Benefits

800-669-8477

Life Insurance Benefits (Group)

800-419-1473

National Association of Blind Veterans

PO Box 784957, Winter Garden 34778

321-948-1466

Veterans Administration

800-827-1000

Veterans Crisis Line

800-273-8255 x1 or Text 838255

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VETERANS SERVICES continued

LOCAL

LAKE COUNTY

Clermont VA Medical Center

805 Oakley Seaver Dr, Clermont 34711

352-536-8200

Lake County Veterans Services

418 W Alfred St, Ste C, Tavares 32778

352-742-6586

Tavares VA Outpatient Clinic

1390 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares 32778

352-253-2900

ORANGE COUNTY

Disabled American Veterans

VA Regional Office

1000 Legion Pl, Orlando 32801

407-835-5636

Orange County Veterans Services

2100 E Michigan St, Orlando 32806

407-836-8990

Orlando VA Medical Center

13800 Veterans Way, Orlando 32827

407-631-1000 / 800-922-7521

Orlando Veterans Center

5575 S Semoran Blvd, Ste 30, Orlando 32822

407-857-2800 / 877-927-8387

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County Veterans Affairs

330 N Beaumont Ave, Kissimmee 34741

407-742-8455

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Seminole County Veterans Service Office

534 W Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford 32773

407-665-2300

VISION RESOURCES

Non-profit and government organizations providing resources and vision services. Many programs are sliding scale or income qualifying.

NATIONAL

American Council of the Blind

800-424-8666

American Foundation for the Blind

212-502-7600

Braille Institute

800-272-4553

Choice Magazine Listening (Free)

888-724-6423

Eyecare America (www.EyeCareAmerica.org)

877-887-6327

Foundation Fighting Blindness

800-683-5555 / TDD 800-683-5551

Library for the Blind

888-657-7323

Lighthouse Guild

800-284-4422

Prevent Blindness

800-331-2020

The Vision Council

866-826-0290

LOCAL

Braille Association of Mid Florida

1500 Falcon Dr, Orlando 32803

407-897-3367

Canine Companions for Independence

8150 Clarcona Ocoee Rd, Orlando 32818

407-522-3300

College Park Lions Club

1782 Fairview Shores Dr, Orlando 32804

407-298-6969

Florida Council of the Blind

1531 Dempsey Mayo Rd, Tallahassee 32308

850-422-7752

Florida Division of Blind Services

400 W Robinson St, Ste S1026, Orlando 32801

407-245-0700

Greater Orlando Council of the Blind

633 Lake Dot Cir, Orlando 32801

407-425-9200

Lighthouse Central Florida

215 E New Hampshire St, Orlando 32804

407-898-2483

New Vision for Independence

4072 United Ave, Mt Dora 32757

Orange County Library System

Talking Book Services

101 E Central Blvd, Orlando 32801

407-835-7323

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic

(ad on page 19)

– 1580 Hooks St, Ste A, Clermont 34711

352-404-6116

– 27 E Pinehurst Blvd, Eustis 32726

352-357-2202

Senior Resource Alliance

988 Woodcock Rd, Ste 200, Orlando 32803

407-514-1800

United Way Hotline

211

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LAKE COUNTY

Lake County Volunteer Service

315 W Main St, Ste 430, Tavares 32778

352-343-9596

Leesburg Regional Medical Center Auxiliary

600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg 34748 352-323-5060

Salvation Army

2605 S St, Leesburg 34749

352-365-0079

ORANGE COUNTY

Children’s Home Society of Florida

482 S Keller Rd, Orlando 32810

321-397-3000

City of Orlando “Orlando Cares”

400 S Orange Ave, Orlando 32801

407-246-3507

Dress for Success

901 W Webster Ave, Ste 43, Winter Park 32789

407-628-0506

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

7531 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando 32809

407-857-0659

Habitat for Humanity – Greater Orlando & Osceola County

4116 Silver Star Rd, Orlando 32808

407-648-4567

Hands On Orlando

1850 Lee Rd #220, Winter Park 32789

407-740-8652

Heart of Florida United Way – 211

1940 Traylor Blvd, Orlando 32804

407-835-0900 or 211

Make a Wish Foundation

1020 Orlando Ave #100, Maitland 32751

407-622-4673

Pet Allliance of Greater Orlando

2727 Conroy Rd, Orlando 32839

407-351-7722

Orange County Animal Services

2769 Conroy Rd, Orlando 32839

407-836-3111

Orange County

Regional Historical Center

65 E Central Blvd, Orlando 32801

407-836-8500

Ronald McDonald House of Central Florida

1030 N Orange Ave, Ste 105, Orlando 32801

407-206-0957

Second Harvest Food Bank

411 Mercy Dr, Orlando 32805

407-295-1066

The Haven for Injured & Orphaned Wildlife

610 Birch Blvd, Altamonte Springs

32701

407-260-6137

The Salvation Army

Orlando Area Command

416 W Colonial Dr, Orlando 32804

407-423-8581 x26451

Volunteers for Community Impact

(Foster Grandparent Program)

3545 Lake Breeze Dr, Orlando 32808

407-298-4180

OSCEOLA COUNTY

Community Hope Center

2198 Four Winds Blvd, Kissimmee 34746

321-677-0245

Habitat for Humanity – Greater Orlando & Osceola County

4116 Silver Star Rd, Orlando 32808

407-648-4567

Osceola Council on Aging

700 Generation Pt, Kissimmee 34744

407-846-8532

Osceola County Historical Society

4155 Vine St, Kissimmee 34741

407-396-8644

Salvation Army

1621 E Vine St, Ste A, Kissimmee 34744

407-870-7643

Volunteers for Community Impact

(Foster Grandparent Program)

3545 Lake Breeze Dr, Orlando 32808

407-298-4180 GET

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Habitat for Humanity – Seminole County & Greater Apopka

251 Maitland Ave, Altamonte Springs 32701

407-696-5855

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

– Sanford Location

2800 County Home Rd, Sanford 32773

407-351-7722

Volunteers for

Community Impact

(Foster Grandparent Program)

3545 Lake Breeze Dr, Orlando 32808

407-298-4180

WILLS AND TRUSTS

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Family First Firm

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 23, 41)

1030 W Canton Ave, Ste 102, Orlando 32804

407-972-0983 / 1-822-FL-SENIOR

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Non Medical Home Care

Definitions

24 HOUR CARE – Refers to ‘around the clock treatment’ in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CARE –

Non-skilled care provided for clients with memory issues includes but not limited to establishing a routine, reminders for activities for daily living, rerouting if necessary and assistance with sleep issues or ‘sun downing’. By using creativity and caregiving skills, you can adapt routines and activities as needs change.

BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company.

HOMEMAKER/COMPANION –

Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companion-ship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed by the state.

INCONTINENCE CARE - Offer the bathroom on a schedule that promotes continence and provide toileting and hygiene care when needed.

INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.

MED-ALERT AVAILABLE – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.

MEDICATION REMINDER –

Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.

MINIMUM HOURS PER VISIT –

This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.

RN ON STAFF - Registered Nurse on staff.

TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.

WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work. ~

More information on these companies available at www.SeniorsBlueBook.com

238141321-396-2526

APOPKA ( cont’d )

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

Blessed Assurance

233596407-512-4256

Angelic Companion Services

236357407-536-4544

238568000-000-0000

237224239-324-1269

233291407-529-7811

236107407-970-1424

238277407-758-5838

239348407-946-1134

231534866-215-1668

239214321-877-8707

237909407-920-3951

236454516-720-5873

239595407-467-3278

238053407-844-5502

239233407-844-5740

234861321-695-4335

239105321-689-8961

237505407-758-2573

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Brown’s Blessed Care, Inc

237295407-757-7510 Caregiver Days

236974904-434-6941

233244407-895-0772

Central Florida Care

238099321-888-5353

Delight Family Homecare, LLC

238454321-754-9867

238214407-371-1550

GECS of Florida, Inc

238913407-733-8289

Gideon Caring Touch

238690407-451-5237

Golden Blessing Management

237737321-316-2998

Givohn Helping Hands

237708407-937-8404

Golden Age Helpers

Hands of Comfort Care

Madev Services, LLC

Medipro Homecare Services, LLC

Home Care Extended Services

N2

Rocking With Faith

Sky Miracle Services

The Hope House of Love, Inc

Transformation Continuum Home Care

Clara’s Legacy Care

Divine Center of Hope of Orlando, Inc

DNC Reliable Kare

Faithful Heart Caregivers

Hand Over Heart Luxury Management

Heart of Gold Agency

Honey I’m Home Care

Lending A Caring Hand

Lily’s Helping Hands

Patricia Govan Homemaker & Companion Svcs237864407-953-4287

239458386-837-5617

239537407-212-8061

233373407-345-2877

238279407-285-4798

238917321-378-5773

237983321-202-6292

APOPKA

237309407-383-3088

We Care 2, LLC

238272407-949-7230

Quality Care

Rosemecare

Spectrum Life Care Services

Sunflower Companion Care

Tailored Support Services

Blissful Touch, LLC

A

Aniya Caring Hands, LLC

Anointed Touch Companion, LLC

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HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER

HEALTH AT HOME –

HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS (cont’d)

More information on these companies available at www.SeniorsBlueBook.com

KISSIMMEE ( cont’d )

234687407-202-8279

238052717-446-9019

Central Florida Care Group

238370407-979-1670

Certified Homecare 4 You

234787850-459-5499

Cruz Homecare & Educational Services236163407-655-9077

238634561-225-5680

CASSELBERRY

Emerald Hands

236754407-690-4532

238200407-800-9696

Love Care

Nextgen Home Care

E & G Clearview Services

Good Hands Homecare

237509407-757-0854

CLERMONT

Angela Renee’s Home Care

237758216-849-5528

235859866-521-7606

238596407-506-5727

238769407-506-5194

238183407-233-1823

238887863-837-8485

234064321-274-3981

5640407-846-8532

237710718-644-6464

235695407-350-4138

238460407-230-6296

234832321-438-2961

230705407-888-5999

Growth & Independence

236681407-309-2700 Hands Here to Help

Excel Homemaker & Companion Services237571347-208-1454

237501352-432-3381

238316407-813-2112

Helping Hands Superior Care

238486954-415-5227

Holy Hands Home & Companion

239036352-613-3442

How Can We Serve

Golden Heart Caregivers

Mirrah Images Services

Relax Care Companions

Serenity in Home Senior Care

EUSTIS

ICare You

Compassionate Connections Home care23799352-617-4913

Love & Loveable Home Care Services

238694352-639-0877

Naveen Senior Homecare

237394352-602-8014

Osceola Council on Aging Hom, Inc

Plum Rose Companion Care

Poinciana Companion Services

Soeilys J & A Home Care

Striving Independence Home Care

Visiting Angels

Faithful Compassionate Home Care

From Your Heart to My Hands

Infinity Homemaker & Companion Service239341407-579-0426

238172352-434-5158

238199352-348-6225

238754352-602-1175

237776352-602-1308

23826352-434-4960

Kaziah’s Helping Hands

Kitchen’s Helping Hands

Maggie’s Haven

Making Dreams a Reality Home Care

Senior Life Homecare

352-753-1918

30211518 30211651 30211295 HC5661

LADY LAKE American In-Home Care

238987407-619-7392

FERN

239057352-740-7326

FRUITLAND

GRAND

238629352-434-2668

237965321-279-0023

GROVELAND

HEATHROW

KISSIMMEE

238440863-257-8461 A

239388786-312-9030

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238252407-549-9052

238165407-973-2536

237132321-443-6913

232309786-452-1226 Beyond Care Services

HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER /

HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS

HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS (cont’d)

More information on these companies available at www.SeniorsBlueBook.com

MOUNT DORA ( cont’d )

238326352-290-7124

238174352-460-6224

236229407-844-2649

235051407-724-6420

234872407-309-0481

235650407-844-5840

OAKLAND

In-Home Services

Quality Plus

The Wright Turning Point

OCOEE

LEESBURG ( cont’d )

238064352-530-7705

235803352-460-4211

238065352-552-7971

Kiddo’s Loving Care

Brigades Homecare

Faith Independence

238139352-702-2657

237624407-712-5457

234846352-728-8525

238234352-321-6629

Gracefully Aging

238011352-800-9571

PWT Nurse Consultants & Home Services235270407-915-1405

238624352-617-2826

236888407-346-9498

238403321-440-7128

238364407-968-5387

237707407-781-6866

238941321-217-0735

238377407-495-7498

238209321-362-2531

237357407-405-6177

237675904-775-3605

228872407-930-6577

236130407-325-2235

ORLANDO

Revelations II

238874352-255-4060

Splendid Staffing Solutions

238233352-348-9103

238996352-530-7705

A Graceful Place

237433352-255-3400

A Heart of An Angel

239499352-504-2518

A Helping Hand with Care

A&A Companion Services

238086352-617-8341

235567352-455-9025

A&I Comfort Care

231384352-326-9675

Abundant Care

Acare Provider Services

231113407-767-1600

Adelcare II

236140386-837-7519

Akeso Companion Services

237874352-575-4432

Caring Hearts of a CNA

Divine Expectations

DPT Support Group

Empire Care Services

Gifted Hand Companions

Innovative Home Services by LCS

Legacies

Loving Hands

MKB Healthcare Solutions

Rose of Sharon of Central Florida

S & R Loving Hearts

Serene LovingCare at Home

Take My Hand Services

Thankful Hearts Homecare

Vernitas Helping Hands

Wings of Love

LONGWOOD

Wings of Love Leesburg

Brookdale at Home Orlando

Helpers in Heels

Loyal Services & Solutions

236217407-548-7737

235768407-295-8683

407-896-8989

30211518 30211295 30211651

HC5661

30211710 30211709

238312407-264-7276

236068407-757-0854

238107404-836-3919

238361863-528-8202

238481407-923-5889

All Caring Hearts Homecare

237826407-312-6329

All In One Caring Services

233291407-682-3900

MAITLAND

Senior Lifestyle Solutions

GECS of Florida

American In-Home Care –Orlando

238555407-421-6505

239531321-331-5567

MASCOTTE

Sunshine HCC

Cherish Love & Care

Angel Loving Wings Home Care

Loyalty & Sincere Souls Homecare Agency238732352-705-3114

Angela Renee’s Home Care

239305407-413-0553

ASE Love & Care

234841321-217-2409

At Home with Allegiant

238948352-978-8655

Available & Caring

239433352-434-0475

Bethesda Homemaker Companion Services238503863-206-2515

238071407-927-1369

230813407-247-9566

238708321-217-5099

238023407-205-2415

238140407-921-9034

228632407-895-9550

238531407-485-6177

238194321-460-7004

238444407-732-1290

233227407-276-1168

Born Two Care Companions

C & M Companion Services

238195786-452-1226

237362352-702-2252

Care2empower

235063407-986-7557

Centurion Health Service

239203407-756-9492

Changing Hearts

237313352-308-5976

Companion Care of Tampa Bay

236950352-617-4950

Desire for the Heart

238609352-617-8341

Direct Support Services

238616352-396-9095

Dixon Family Care

238942352-764-0546

Driven By Faith

239300352-735-1904

MINNEOLA

MOUNT DORA

JAC Angels in Coordination

Open Arms & Heart Services

Reach One Love One

Rise Home Support Services

At Talitha Cumi Home Care

Helping Hands United

Infinite Support Services

J&T Divine Care

Love’s Restoration Center

Nelly Angels

Personally Yourz

Precious Care

Pride of an Angel

Quality Care Living

Indicates

HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS

HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS

HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS (cont’d)

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ORLANDO ( cont’d )

238937954-415-5227

236723407-737-3556

236671407-373-9605

236866321-315-4530

238079407-692-3807

236594407-866-5644

231446407-292-0177

239296321-235-6833

238436323-419-9156

ORLANDO ( cont’d )

Relax Care Companion

Reliable In-Home Care

Rosewayne Companion Care

Royal Citizens

Ruth’s Caring Hands

Safe Haven Homecare Services

235622407-504-8555

238047773-615-2414

237375901-283-2150

237642407-455-2457

238601407-350-8362

235121407-780-2725

Seniors First, Inc

238628407-690-6458

Seniors Helping Seniors

Central Florida

238117407-456-2469

236048863-934-6216

Serenity Coast Home Care

235250407-717-4164

Serenity Homemaker &Companion Services238469407-590-2263

Smiling Hearts Homemaker & Companions235043321-332-4455

234343407-405-2496

238655321-424-0264

238669407-883-8368

237907850-447-1220

237633786-728-0121

238433407-630-2007

237964407-779-6004

238198407-283-1386

236694407-470-5385

237643228-235-5476

238218407-719-1086

Special World of Care

236204407-797-8625

Stellar Living

237745407-692-8460

Supporting Desires Home Care

238421215-909-1209

Sweet Dreams Home Care

238608407-797-7870

Trinity Home Health Care

238920407-605-0809

Unity Whole Care

238472215-200-4302

Veneshas Life Enhancement

We Are One Services

Will’s Helping Hands

Essential 2 Love Home Care Services

Friendly Hand Services

Garden of Eden Home Care

GHI Senior Care

Caring Home Care Solutions

GJ

H.O.P.E. Agency

Heart of Gold Companion Care

Heathers Home Care

Heavenly Hands Companion & Homecare Services

Heavenly Hands Services

Home & Lifestyle Support Services

Idalen Homecare Services

Impact Central Florida

Inspired Hearts Agency

Kase Heart

Kayes Helping Hands

Khindr Care

Orlando233619407-901-4223

235800407-568-8704

237307407-730-0876

Kingdom Quality Care

Light Home Maker Companion Services

Light of Life

Linda Caring Hands

237878772-281-6848

239096863-223-6671

239489407-542-5232

232767407-434-0675

239491352-638-6930

237877321-945-3211

239084407-213-2273

238379800-541-7507

236876407-683-1373

Zyan Legacy Services

237863850-296-5714

OVIEDO A Heart for Home

236461877-799-8822

238190850-764-2501

Anne’s Angel Companion Services

233184321-695-8163

FirstLight HomeCare Central Orlando / Winter Park

238681888-541-1136

Live Oak Home Care

238232407-580-5933

Sanctuary Care

238852407-716-7909

Seniors Helping Seniors

238867407-535-1194

Strengthening All Gifts of Excellence

236521863-236-9711

SANFORD Ability Support Management

235420813-380-6605

237373407-376-4872

Akiva Unique Companion & Homemaker Svcs230519954-446-5353

238873407-272-4623

238159239-745-0941

233918407-328-8111

239419407-534-9430

237828720-779-7164

238088941-467-5898

238397386-675-3365

233369407-333-8877

238933407-780-4348

236282407-501-5355

238336407-732-3491

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Angelic Hands Home Care Agency

234133407=275-6869

Brothers’ Keepers

238797407-278-8305

Empathetic Kare

G & E Universal Care

Jess A Touch

Love 8 Place Special Touch

Meals On Wheels, etc

New Life Home Healthcare Agency

Phenomenal Companions

Psalms of Hope Companion Services

Love and Concern Home Care

Loving Angel Hands

Loving Hearts

M J Quality Service

MeetCaregivers

Miracle Angel Unlimited

MS Nats Services

My Personal Care Services

Never Left Alone Concierge Services

Our Gifted Hands

Paradise of Dependable Home Care

Passion Care Service

Peace of Mind Senior Care

Platinum Home Care Services

Nova Homemaker Companion Services234219407-440-8299

Porta

Orlando230942407-234-813

Preferred Care at Home of Northeast

232045321-246-7486

238524424-206-0650

237021321-460-3990

237979321-217-6593

238025321-567-1987

Professional Senior Care & Consulting

Providence Personal Care PPC

Pure Care Services

Quality Express Care

Radiant Home Care Services

Reflection of Love Home Care & Companions237711786-608-2053

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HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS

HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS

HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS (cont’d)

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233221352-835-0101

236214352-272-3390

237210352-217-7615

TAVARES ( cont’d )

Right at Home

238726321-346-3074

Treasured Hearts Care Services

238552850-443-9809

SANFORD ( cont’d )

Royalty Home Care Services

231400352-674-3127

THE VILLAGES

Tri-City Home Care

229055407-328=9976

238294407-419-6752

Innovative Home Services by LCS

237159786-449-7030

236778407-340-4120

238866321-695-1008

234595352-434-9704

238939781-460-8856

237886321-438-9845

238344352-403-8311

235761407-544-9912

WINDERMERE

WINTER GARDEN

Seniors Way

238933407-302-4138

238363407-592-6518

Blissful Paradise Home Care

Embracing Concepts

237350407-433-9442

Jabari

238354321-624-9949

King Premiere Care Service

234895407-891-4040

Radiance Health Care Services

237380912-432-5254

Sankofa Hearts

Seminole Support Services

Senior Sitters

Taylor-Made Home Companion Care

SORRENTO

ST. CLOUD

Visiting Angels

Mindful Caring

At Home Essential Care

Christian Oriented Ministry

Obla Care Solutions

Prestige Support Services

30210956407-629-1141

WINTER PARK A

TAVARES

Devine Companion

Always First Homecare Companion Service230105407-431-4581

238420352-431-7437

238220352-973-3613

238640786-541-3779

235650407-744-9043

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CSI Caregiver Services

233478352-272-1431

Eureka Homecare Services

238955321-210-2040

Gracefully Aging

239269352-617-4113

Equipped Care

Hearts of Gold Companion Care

Innovative Homecare

On Call Home Care Agency

Patricia Ann Love & Care

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HEALTH AT HOME –HOMEMAKER / COMPANIONS (cont’d)

WINTER PARK ( cont’d )

30211659407-740-7419

238054407-435-1729

237519407-929-8998

299995556877-792-7775

238029321-240-0536

236866407-223-7595

238022321-208-1496

3014096407-599-1900

239570603-247-7659

238320386-320-3449

236194888-418-2221

239496407-668-3870

237740407-627-5853

238930321-458-0469

Griswold Care Pairing for Greater Orlando

Honest Home Care Services

Newday Senior Care

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services –Orlando

Righteous Hands Companion Services

Royal Citizens

Suga Helping Hands

TenderCare

WINTER SPRINGS

Ahaa Moment

Grace & Mercy Home Care

Incredible Home Care

LH Care Management

Linda’s Homemaker & Companion Service

ZELLWOOD

509 Caregivers

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Relationships and the Will to Live

Last summer, a documentary miniseries called Blue Zones was released on NetFlix.

In this program, they identified 6 zones around the world with the highest concentration of centenarians (people who live longer than 100 years old). They studied them to find commonalities that maybe, if we could learn from them, we could live longer, too. What I found most interesting was that diet and exercise seemed to vary greatly across the different cultures, but what every zone had in common was the social aspects of their lives. They pretty much all lived in their own homes, surrounded by family who loved them and participated in life with them. They didn’t just sit around… they were active in household chores, playing games, and volunteering. They go out with their friends and participate in a place of worship. Bottom line… centenarians in these Blue Zones were engaged in relationships with the people they loved.

the story of one of our clients who is blind. She can’t cook on her own and needs meal prep, however she is vegetarian and only likes Indian cuisine. After learning that she loves to TEACH cooking, we paired her with caregiver Maria who loves to LEARN new recipes. The client gets so much more than help around the house… she is teaching my care giver how to cook Indian food! For the client, she is investing in and making a difference in someone else’s life. For so many seniors, the loss of feeling like what they do matters to someone else strips them of their will to live.

When you think about the needs of seniors in your life, I encourage you… don’t just think about making their lives easier by taking care of their needs. Find opportunities for them to feel useful, for them to make a difference in someone’s life. Those meaningful relationships could literally be life savers!~

I see this story play out every day as the owner of a home care agency. We address non-medical needs of seniors, but we believe that we never want to provide services in a way that allows a senior to sit and wither. We want them participating, active and engaged. I love to share

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Ken Kozielski, a frequent author, consultant and keynote speaker on healthcare, seniors issues and customer experience. Ken is the Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors Central Florida and may be reached at 321-BE-LOVED (321-235-6833) or by email at info@ SHSCentralFL.com.

Choose the Care that’s Right for You

Understand your healthcare options. This makes all the difference when it comes to selecting the provider that’s a match for you.

As you face serious and/or life-limiting illnesses, palliative and hospice care enhance your existing medical care. They work in tandem with your current doctors and treatments.

Palliative Care

If you have been diagnosed with a complex or terminal illness, palliative care can improve your quality of life by managing pain through additional visits from registered nurses. Your palliative care nurse works with your physicians and specialists. In addition, palliative care supports patients and families through the stress of living with an illness and can help improve their overall quality of life.

Hospice Care

Hospice care isn’t just for cancer patients or seniors. It provides emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort to anyone with a life-limiting illness. Wherever a patient calls home, hospice care comes to you. Hospice caregivers also deliver medications, medical equipment, and supplies.

Additional Services

When you think of healthcare, you rarely consider the extra help

you may need to get through your day. Volunteer, chaplain, and bereavement services go above and beyond normal service offerings. In finding the care provider that’s right for you, be sure to ask about all of their services and compare multiple providers.

Covered Expenses

Medicare or Medicaid cover almost all palliative and hospice expenses, while private insurance picks up the rest. If your condition improves, you can transfer from hospice to palliative care.

Selecting a Healthcare Provider

Selecting healthcare services can feel daunting. Remember, you are more than a patient. You are a person. You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect at every stage in your life. Before you decide on a care provider, meet with the staff to make sure they’re a good fit for you. If at any point, you aren’t happy or comfortable with your care, let the company know. You— and your healthcare—matter. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Larry Woods, CEO of Agape Healthcare. For more information, call 720-482-1988 or email info@ agape-healthcare.com. See ad on the inside front cover.

Home Health Care Definitions

24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “around the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation.

DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s.

ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.

HOSPICE – Hospices provide 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 on comfort rather than treatment.

HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) –Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/ antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.

MED-ALERT – Company offers a pendent or home alert system that notifies staff that user is in distress and needs immediate assistance.

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE –Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other nonmedical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.

PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications.

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 preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.

THERAPY SERVICES

(ST, PT, OT, RT) –

Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.

Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.

Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily

living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.

Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the thera-peutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.

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, allowing air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds. ~

WOUND / OSTOMY CARE NURSE

SKILLED NURSING

PULMONARY CARE

PALLIATIVE CARE

ORTHOPEDIC CARE

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

LLYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT

HOSPICE

**PAYMENT METHODS

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE

ENTERAL (TUBE) FEEDING

CARDIAC CARE

DIABETIC CARE

WOUND CARE

IV THERAPY

SOCIAL WORKER

24-HR CARE

*COUNTIES SERVED

LICENSE #

PHONE #

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98 877-792-7775299995556OR llllllll PP PI LT VA llllllll

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services 2354 Winter Woods Blvd, Ste 2336, Winter Park 32792

*COUNTIES: BR = Brevard / L = Lake / MA = Marion / OR = Orange / OS = Osceola / P = Polk / S = Seminole / SU = Sumter Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

**PAYMENT METHODS: IBC = Inside Back Cover BC = Back Cover & =Call

P=Private Pay / PI=Private Insurance / LT=Long Term Insurance / VA=Veteran Administration / MA=Medicaid / MC=Medicare / HM=Managed Care Insurance / O=Other

HEALTH AT HOME –HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS ( cont’d )

299995172321-206-0803

299993568407-788-9393

299994885844-999-5050

299995720352-408-1694

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

Miracles of Hope Care

Partners in Healthcare

299991339407-464-0194

299994396321-316-4005

Soleo Health, Inc

ALTOONA

Amedisys Home Health

299995632321-765-9217

Assured & Associates Personal Care of Florida

Best Touch Care, LLC

Synergy HomeCare

Agency299995879347-575-4389

Caring Hands Home Health Care

Lakeview Terrace Home Health Services299992715352-669-2133

299992868407-774-4457

299994275407-494-2406

299993871407-886-8888

APOPKA

Choice Manor Home Care

22007096407-965-0181

213030961407-647-4895

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Comfort Keepers

CSG Home Healthcare Services

Dependable Nightingales Agency

Innovative Nursing, Inc

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HEALTH AT HOMEPRIVATE PAY

HEALTH AT HOME –HOME HEALTH AGENCIES (cont’d)

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KISSIMMEE( cont’d )

299992933407-933-7570

Crown Home Care

Cruz Homecare & Educational Services299995464407-655-9077

210110961407-282-2926

CELEBRATION

CLERMONT

Amedisys Home Health Orlando

20692096407-931-0487

299995151407-815-4049

299995021407-483-7300

407-933-9558

Mederi Caretenders

299994760352-227-1411

NEO Home Health

299994760352-241-7476

Novacare Health Services

Orange299992245407-347-4700

299995737407-201-6078

30212107407-350-4138

299995630407-201-2005

299994216407-483-8871

299994047407-569-2939

Osceola Council on Aging Home Care Dept

299995666352-241-8016

Philadelphia Home Health Care

299993758352-717-5700

Poinciana Nurse Services

299995184352-717-2222

Synergy Homecare of Kissimmee

299995060352-708-3400

LADY LAKE

Total Care Home Services

299994988352-242-1004

True Help Services

299993721352-432-3906

299995505352-717-4046

Firstlight Home care of Sumter/Marion299995115843-651-2273

299994996352-504-3400

299992620352-753-2206

299995241352-720-0113

299995343352-254-8950

299995345352-643-0902

Florida Homecare Specialists

Sandcastle Homecare

Team Select Home Care

Visiting Angels of the Villages

Ability Care Services

Angels Care Home Health

Assisting Hands Home Care West

Aveanna Healthcare

Clermont Home Care

Comfort Keepers

Dimacare Home Health

Enhabit Home Health

Florida Hills Care

Golden Heart Clermont

Homewell Care Services

Maxmath Home Health Care Agency of Florida299994499888-959-4159

299995543352-323-5570

20654096352-241-7138

210740962352-243-9341

Mederi Caretenders

Mederi Caretenders

Mobility Home Healthcare

352-753-1918

30211518 30211651 30211295 HC5661

American In-Home Care –Lady Lake / The Villages

MARY

LAKE

299994609321-233-3922

299993798407-549-3600

299991630407-644-3532

EUSTIS

Advantage Care Solutions

BrightStar Care of Seminole County

Centerwell Home Health

299995368352-483-3086

299992225352-589-5854

299992215407-484-2972

Elevate Home Health

299995613407-937-9308 Home Companions of Lake County

Advocate Development Services

Preferred Home Health Providers

GROVELAND

Atlantic Care Home Health Clermont

299993767407-260-2010 Home Care Now Central Florida

HARMONY Home Health Care Resources Corporation299995713321-677-2577

299994171407-878-7368

HEATHROW

299994545407-702-7157

202520951352-261-6000

LEESBURG

National Home Health Care

299993767407-260-2010 Right at Home Longwood / Lake Mary

299994886407-792-1213

299995192407-935-9013

KISSIMMEE

Concierge Home Care

1st Choice Visiting Nurses

Accomplished Home Care

Adventhealth Home Care Private Duty Waterman206360961352-253-3900

212820961352-253-3900

299994744352-702-3727

Adventhealth Home Care Waterman

Amada Senior Care –The Villages

30212024407-403-5923

Baycare Home Care

299991586407-518-1437 At Talitha Cumi Home Care

Actell Elderly Care

Brightstar Care of Kissimmee / Osceola299994018407-572-0070

299995180863-940-4938

Care and Life Services

299994578352-530-2862

20548096352-728-5598 Care Team Home Care

299995785954-324-2728

299991659352-314-1885

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Classic Home Health Services

299995142407-250-9100

299995585407-201-4687

Care by US

Comfort Keepers

Crest Home Health

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HEALTH AT HOME –HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

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MINNEOLA

Interim Healthcare of Greater Orlando299995685352-973-3201

MT. DORA

299994909352-250-2748

299995855352-459-1245

299994278352-561-2376

299995545352-602-4789

299994588352-589-0357

299994611352-385-1138

299994016321-281-3038

OCOEE

Abundant Life Nursing

Attentive Home Care Services

Crown Home Health Care

Gateway Health Services

Restore Home Health Agency

Waterman Village Home Care

Amerivita Home Care

299994767407-473-2837

299995035407-554-1341

299994080407-532-7703

299994802407-668-4468

299994742407-969-0208

299992942407-772-8907

LEESBURG ( cont’d )

299995807352-460-4211

299995773352-901-6529

299995163352-759-4590

299995159352-323-6100

299994248352-728-8525

299994293352-399-6886

299992424352-315-0050

299994894352-787-0499

299991802352-360-7291

299995167352-365-7850

Greater Vision Healthcare Services

299993072352-414-5901

ORLANDO

Purple Heart Health Care

299994266352-323-6232

299995547352-504-8964

A Better Chance

Ability Homecare

Accolade Health Care Services

299995132352-432-5398

Divine Expectations

Divinely Chosen Services

Family First Homecare of Ocala

Home Instead Senior Care

Innovative Home Services by LCS

J&J Home Health Care

Lake Centre Home Care

Love Thy Neighbor Home Health Care

Maxim Healthcare Services

Premiere Care Home Care

Rehab at Home

Senior Helpers of the Villages

Takita’s Helping Hands

Trumed Home Health Services

Visiting Nurse Services of Central Florida299994190352-315-0459

LONGWOOD

Accomplished Home Care

Florida299991626407-865-5489

Adventhealth Home Infusion Central

299994772877-315-6140

299994801321-594-5656

299992898321-594-5656

299995824321-766-5058

299991817407-856-8075

Florida20383096407-691-8205

299994313321-299-1677

299995348727-483-3066

299995661904-683-8666

299995573321-246-2511

299993707407-299-0028

299993207407-286-3460

299993006407-277-7122

299995552321-477-0676

30211518 30211295

30211651

407-896-8989

HC5661

30211710

30211709

30211852407-898-3969

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Accredo Health Group

Acute Gold Home Care

299995473407-900-0519

299992201407-767-1600

Acute Home Healthcare

Adorable Care Agency

Advanced Nursing Concepts

Adventhealth Home Care Central

AG Home Health Services

Bestacare

Brookdale at Home Central Florida

ComForCare Home Care –Greater Orlando299994583407-406-5902

21234096407-682-0230

299991795407-661-1963

299994545321-295-7849

299994984407-951-6096

Agape’s Way

299994103407-875-1801

All Care Home Nursing Services

299992509407-645-2402

Alliance Home Care Solutions

Alpha Home Health Solutions

2999991827407-790-4848

Alternative Home Health Agency

20683096407-647-6555

Amazing Home Health Care Inc

299995187888-351-1001

Amello Home Care Services

299994354407-454-4892

299993995407-434-0766

American In-Home Care

299994402407-956-1870

20438096407-628-1114

299995054407-447-7478

American Nurses

30211935407-821-3144

Lifespace Personal Services

Mederi Caretenders

Right at Home Longwood / Lake Mary

MAITLAND

Celestial Home Health Care

Kassy Home Health

Legacy Home Health

Linil Visiting Nurses

Maxim Healthcare Services

Rhylans Ark Support Services

Sandcastle Homecare

Supporting Independence

Team Select Home Care

TEHC

Thekey Care of Florida

Third Act in Homecare

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HEALTH AT HOME –HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

HEALTH AT HOMEHOME HEALTH AGENCIES

HEALTH AT HOME –HOME HEALTH AGENCIES (cont’d)

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ORLANDO ( cont’d )

Orlando299995650866-666-7680

Home Care for the 21st Century East

299992738407-445-8885

299995839786-859-3463

Orlando299995238321-402-7601

299995414407-280-5091

299995036407-704-8212

299995149407-425-7114

299995555407-568-8704

299994680321-438-9098

299993007407-381-2424

299994730407-854-3100

299991679407-854-3100

299993191407-382-1240

299995063407-955-4783

299995445407-535-1702

299993892407-483-5890

ORLANDO ( cont’d )

Home Instead Senior Care

Home of Today Care Services

Homewatch Caregivers of South

299994332407-350-4991

299995661904-683-8666

299995463407-757-0854

30211939407-442-1975

Homewell Care Services

Impeccable Seniors Care

299994157407-946-2869

30211429407-608-7877

Kabafusion Florida

American Pride Home Care Services

Light of Life

Orange299995231407-347-4700

Luvarel

Maria Home Health Services

299994497407-250-6989

299995629407-446-5123

299995430407-923-5889

Mederi Caretenders

Mederi Private Care

Mia Home Health Care Services

299992117407-296-2610

299995282407-457-3508

299995216407-992-8494

Mind and Mobility

299995064407-635-8333

Newvie Kare

30211597407-499-4320

Nona Home Healthcare

21293096407-894-5703

Angels of Care

Angela Renee’s Home Care

Aqua Home Care

Arosa

Assisted Home Care, Inc

Assisting Hands Home Care West

At Home Care Solutions

Attai Home Care

Available and Caring

Aveanna Home Health

Bayada Home Health Care

Capstone Vital Care

Caresify Home Care

Caring Home Care

Centerwell Home Health

299993006407-277-7122

299991679407-644-2433

Nurses and More

299993829407-674-6870 One at Home –Orlando

299993439407-478-1368

Orlando Health Home Care Private Duty

Central Florida Quality Care Services

Specialty Infusion Services299991256407-845-6774

Coram CVS

299994754407-826-1523

Dynamiks Health Care

299995477561-758-7529

299993892407-483-5890

Ozhana Home Healthcare

299995643321-299-0909

Pinnacle Home Care

299994612407-325-9320

Precious Moments Home Care Services299995546407-412-5310

299995869407-920-2156

Orlando299995813321-293-9000

Preferred Care at Home of West

299993958407-440-2936

299994419407-729-1780

Dynasty Senior Care

Eesha Exclusive Home Health Agency

Elite Caregivers United

Prestige Home Care of Orlando

299993462407-846-2252

Elite Home Health of Central Florida

Encompass Home Health of Florida

299994450407-757-0981

299995456301-312-4018

299994540321-768-0958

299993191407-382-1240

30211464407-505-4602

299995157407-984-5575

299995383407-906-4575

208890961407-515-3816

299994156407-259-2272

299995129407-459-3047

299994049407-385-1685

299991856407-351-6330

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Right at Home

299995626407-219-4142 Right at Home Orlando

299993462407-846-2252

299994342407-530-5915

299993988407-401-9146

SD Carter Enterprises of Florida

299991856407-351-6330

Sonas Home Health Care

299995044888-522-3542

Southeast Homecare

SpringHills Home Care Services

Superior Care Home Care

The Hope House of Love

Towers Home Care

Trilogy Home Healthcare

Enhabit Home Health

Ethic Health Services

Family Home Care Group

Family Home Health Services

Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corporation

Flourish in Place Home Care Solutions299994622407-845-9797

299994552407-420-7254

299995410407-759-0106

Focus Forward Skilled Care

Garden of Eden Home Care

Gencare Resources Home Health Care299994251407-440-2877

299995288407-317-6956

299995315407-614-2347

Trusting Hand

299995637941-257-4285

Utopia Home Care

Vitalcaring Group

299991457407-852-4009

299995612787-984-9104

Good Care Home Health Services

Harmony Home Health

Haven Home Health Care

HCA Florida Healthcare at Home

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HEALTH AT HOME –HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

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HEALTH AT HOME –HOME HEALTH AGENCIES (cont’d)

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WINTER PARK ( cont’d )

299995011407-813-1988

299994717407-756-0104

30211977407-270-5501

20618096407-872-1213

299994062407-679-0500

Assisting Hands East Orlando

299993980407-542-7821

Athena Care Resources

299994134407-434-0675

Atlantic Care Services

299993190407-706-1173

Aveanna Healthcare

407-647-4895

Bayada Home Health Care

213030961407-706-1173

OVIEDO

Comfort Keepers Oviedo

FirstLight Home Care of Orlando

Haven Home Healthcare

Innovative Nursing

Lutheran Haven Home Health Care

299995179407-622-0589

30210956407-629-1141

299994963407-358-3276

30211637407-637-2981

299994831407-205-0899

299995287407-461-4306

20361096407-629-1100

30212049407-675-4777

299995553407-744-9043

30211659407-740-7419

299995171407-335-4676

Best Florida Homecare

299994292407-681-7808 Care 1st of Orlando

299993190407-678-2068

CSI Caregiver Services

299991682407-593-6397

ST. CLOUD

Optum Infusion Services 201

Manna Home Health Care

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Covenant Home Health Care

Florida299995830407-483-7815

Touching Hearts at Home Central

Envista Health

Family First Homecare of Orlando

299994508407-732-4841

Family Home Care of Central Florida

299995767407-401-9880

Firstat Nursing Services

Florida Caring Nurse Registry

Gracefully Aging

352-742-0034

Griswold Care Pairing of Orlando

20021096407-216-0101

299991635352-343-1952

299992819352-609-5216

Hand in Hand Florida Home Health

299995628352-609-2023

SANFORD

TAVARES

5 Star Care Florida

United Angels Home Care

AAA Referral & Home Health Corp

Advanced Nursing Concepts

Caringplus Homecare

Embracing Concepts

Grace Assured Home Care Services

299991382407-895-8188

299993932321-972-1984

Harbour Private Duty Nursing

Home HealthCare of Florida

Interim Healthcare of Greater Orlando205690961407-740-5284

299995112407-740-5284

299993918407-672-1620

Interim Personal Care Services

Mayflower Home Health Agency

Home Health299994224407-539-0535

Medical Services of America

877-792-7775

299994705407-986-1140

299994354407-454-4892

299993681407-603-2978

299995822954-304-1837

299994402407-956-1870

20438096407-628-1114

3014096407-599-1900

Nurse Next Door

Promise Home Care

Sandcastle Homecare

Senior Helpers

Synergy Homecare of Winter Park

Team Select Home Care

TEHC

TenderCare

Visiting Angels of Winter Park / Orlando299995316407-236-9997

WINTER SPRINGS

299995312321-348-3331

RHC

299994732352-835-0101

299994223904-722-1515

THE VILLAGES

Legacy in Home Care

299995534352-609-2867 Right at Home

299994323352-753-8802

299992149352-787-2780

299991869352-259-0893

299994027813-404-2281

299995799561-445-9937

WINDERMERE

Brooks Rehab Home Health

Carter Healthcare

Centerwell Home Health

Comfort Keepers

Amada Senior Care Orlando

Elder Home Care Services

Orlando299995426407-594-5484

Talem Home Care & Placement Services

WINTER GARDEN

299995551407-286-9261

299993472407-877-0720

299993472407-877-0720

299993390407-347-2050

20610096407-629-5969

Apex Home Health Agency

Brightstar Care of NE & SW Orlando

Brightstar Care of SW Orlando

Winter Garden Senior Home Care

WINTER PARK

All Ways Caring Homecare

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If you are finding yourself waking up and struggling to get out of bed, feeling like your joints need to be lubricated just to get up from a chair and you’re physically lacking energy overall then improving your flexibility could be just the activity you need to make you feel younger again.

And yes, you can start at any age and be able to see/feel the benefits of a regular flexibility program.

Why do we lose flexibility as we age?

n Our joints become stiffer and less flexible. This is apparent with prolonged periods of sitting

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n Cartilage in joints becomes thinner and we see a decrease in the fluid that lubricates the joints. Regular mobility exercises help to keep the joints lubricated and moving more freely.

n Ligaments will tend to become less pliable contributing to that feeling of stiffness.

n Water loss in the muscle tissue.

Can we improve flexibility as we age?

Absolutely!

n Increases blood flow and circulation

n Improves range of motion and overall movement

n Maintain muscle strength

Benefits of stretching on a regular basis include:

n Improved posture and balance

n Decrease in pain

n Improved strength

n Improved mood

Flexologist Training Program (FTP), provides the knowledge and training for a Flexologist to progressively improve a person’s quality of living as they age.

This begins with a full body assessment to determine areas of tightness, restriction, weakness in muscle strength and motor control. A program is then designed based on a Progression / Periodization model that will be created from the initial assessment. A program will be designed building a strong foundation so you will progressively continue to see improvements in mobility and muscle activation

during the early stages of programming and progressing to see improvements in posture and overall symmetry further into the program.

You will see and feel changes in the way you move, walk, stand, sit, sleep. You will create both short and long term goals with your Flexologist who will continually check on your progress and how you are feeling in your body to make any adjustments to your program and/or goals.

Remember that Flexibility is the key to Longevity! ~

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Hospice Care Definitions

HOSPICE Hospices provide 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 on comfort rather than treatment.

Services Provided:

N-NURSE – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family teaching as needed.

SW-SOCIAL WORKER – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs

CHAPLAIN – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, assists with memorial preparations.

HOME HEALTH AIDE – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN.

VOLUNTEER – Provides respite and needed non-medical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement.

Levels of Care:

RO-ROUTINE CARE – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s private

residence, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.

RE-RESPITE CARE – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility.

GIP – General In-Patient Care –

Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This level of care is usually due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. If an individual is at a care facility, room and board are covered by hospice during this period.

CC-CONTINUOUS CARE – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs. It also is given when more help is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided at the individual’s residence no matter where that may be. The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, breakdown of caregiver, imminent death and family unable to cope.

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Continuous care is typically reserved for end of life or other crises that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team.

24/7 ADMISSIONS – If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice,24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays.

AROMATHERAPY – Uses plant materials and aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering one’s mood, cognitive, psychological or physical well-being. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS – Grief

is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Many provide Grief Groups that meet and address issues of grief in a supportive group setting.

INDIGENT PATIENTS – Does the hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients.

IN-PATIENT CARE – These hospices offer full hospice services in their

on-campus unit or building. The patient moves into the inpatient care facility to receive their hospice services rather than in the patients’ home setting.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPY –

Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light hands-on approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to, massage therapy has become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

MUSIC THERAPY – Music Therapy

is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals”. A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump. If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.

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PALLIATIVE CARE – Specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness –whatever the prognosis. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.

PCP-OVERSIGHT – Can the hospice patient retain their own primary care physician in addition to the hospice medical director? All hospice organizations require a medical director, a physician to oversee their care. Many times the hospice medical director will work in conjunction with the patient’s own physician. The patient, family and hospice team can determine which physicians will oversee the care and certify the hospice eligibility criteria.

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PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare.

VA CONTRACT – If the patient is not a Medicare Recipient and is covered by the VA, the VA will make payments directly to their contracted agencies. If a patient is a Veteran, but is a Medicare Recipient, they may choose any Medicare approved hospice agency for their care. ~

Senior Housing Definitions

AGE

RESTRICTIONS

– Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community.

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY –

Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Specifically trained staff usually serves the special needs of this population. Amenities vary for each community

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY –

Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Some offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Amenities vary for each community.

DAY

CARE

– Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and

activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) – helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM –

(Sec 8) - find your own place and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent. Participating households are required to pay the greater of 10% of their gross annual income or 30% of their adjusted income towards rent. To qualify, a household’s annual income must not exceed the applicable income limit for the area as adjusted by family size.

(Sec 236) Property owners in this program make mortgage payments that are based on a 1% mortgage interest rate. HUD then provides a subsidy to their lender to cover the difference between 1% and the market interest rate on the property’s loan. Participating households are required to pay rent equal to the greater of 30% of their adjusted income (not to exceed the market rent) or the basic rent amount set by HUD for that particular property. Any amount paid by the household that is more than basic rent is

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continued

considered excess rent, which the owner pays back to HUD in repayment of the subsidy.

INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)

INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.

MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transition individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities. Assisted living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care.

PRICE DEPENDENT ON LEVELS OF CARE – Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary

depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence.

PUBLIC HOUSING (PH) –affordable apartments for lowincome families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

RESIDENTIAL HOME – Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services when you tour. They are also referred to as personal board and care homes. Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.

RESPITE CARE

/ SHORT-TERM

STAY – Otherwise known as a short-term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.

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Using Technology to Shift Reactivity to Proactivity in Senior Living Communities

Most assisted living communities out there trying to provide the best services they can, still struggle with staffing and operations, which always shifts more of their daily tasks to a reactive approach.

Of course, in this industry, being reactive to the residents’ changing needs is compulsory daily. However, what if there was a way to shift some of that compulsory “reactivity” to “proactivity”. Can it help seniors? Yes, and residents don’t have to touch the technology unless they feel comfortable.

Three new ways assisted living communities can utilize technology to improve seniors’ quality of life.

1

Remote Patient Monitoring or “RPM” for short – essentially, advanced RPM provides their physician with daily health monitoring through a wireless wristwatch with preset thresholds set for each resident. The system alerts the community and the physician if the resident’s applicable vitals fall outside those thresholds allowing a proactive approach by the care team and potentially getting in front of a future problem. Without this information, communities are befallen daily to react to changes in condition.

2AI Smart Sensors (not cameras). These sensors are placed

throughout the resident’s apartment and monitor entry door, bathroom door, toilet usage, refrigerator usage, abnormal behavior and fall detection. Monitored 24 hours, this system can work wonders after learning the residents’ behavior, the system will notify community staff and family if abnormal behavior occurs such as not walking around as much, or reduced bathroom usage, or falling in the apartment.

3

Alexa Show video screen –

The Alexa allows residents to communicate with their family via a video feed and families can check on mom or dad with instant connection. In addition, Alexa can be programmed to control lights, temperature and call for help.

Does your community offer these? For more information on how these systems can help you and which communities offer them, reach out to Senior Blue Book today! ~

Adult Family Care Homes - A Personalized

As a family caregiver, selecting the right long term care community for your loved one can be a daunting task.

A few years ago, like you, I found myself navigating the same uncharted waters. The Adult Family Care Home was a huge standout to me because that is the only facility where the owner is required to live on the premises with a maximum of 5 residents. While there are a few limitations, the Adult Family Care Home providers with the appropriate classes and training can serve a variety of diagnoses from simple aging to Dementia/Alzheimer’s. Many of these owners are health care professionals that bring a wealth of knowledge and skill set to the care of your loved one.

Approach to Caregiving

quired to have one bed for a lowincome Medicaid client. If that’s not filled, and your loved one meets the criteria, then your dollars will stretch further. As you journey, just know that a residential community, weather an Assisted Living or an Adult Family Care Home are viable alternatives not to be overlooked. ~

One little known fact that is important to ask is the availability of their OSS bed simply because in the state of Florida, every adult family care home provider is re-

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Marie Denise Francois 69068235 954663-2760

David Guzman 69057655 407-963-5084

Lise I Hyppolite-Alphonsse 69068495 321-948-8533

Claudia P. Lora Cala 69069505 407-733-1740

Lurine Love 69065135 407-352-5540

407-286-0546

7049 Hennepin Blvd, Orlando 32818

8655 Tarragon Dr, Orlando 32825

3627 N Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando 32818

1542 Providence Cir, Orlando 32818

12045 Agana St, Orlando 32837

5520 Ridgeway Dr, Orlando 32819

Marcia Miller 69070375

Marie Pierre 69067094 407-454-3158

Carmen Ponce-Berenato 69057945 347-236-9151

407-412-6007

2119 Beacon Landing Cir, Orlando 32824

546 Bohannon Blvd, Orlando 32824

7224 Jaffery Ct, Orlando 32835

Vinnette Scott 69065214

Ronald K. Sisson 69069855 916-979-6694 ST. CLOUD

407-301-8804

407-287-7149

352-874-8285

1717 Hialeah St, Orlando 32808

6429 Winder Oaks Blvd, Orlando 32819

Michelle M. Gavin 69069622

WINTER GARDEN

69066515

69070985

3450 Kaiser Ave, Saint Cloud 34772

Rosalyn Lacy

YALAHA

Rowena Gray-Leslie

1233 Dunbrooke St, Winter Garden 34787

27409 Hammock View Ct, Yalaha 34797

KISSIMMEE

34741407-931-2990

Oak Leaf Landings, 2350 N Central Ave, Kissimmee

352-383-6169

LADY LAKE

Cove at Lady Lake, 735 S US Hwy 441, Lady Lake 32159352-753-0722

352-243-0952

352-394-6719

352-753-1882

877-320-3351

Lake North Apts, 511 Hwy 466, Lady Lake 32159

352-394-7030

Rolling Acres, 824 CR 466, Lady Lake 32159

352-227-3655

LEESBURG

Crossings at Leesburg, 2511 Sennett Dr, Leesburg 34748352-323-8300

352-357-82887

34748352-728-4638

Hope Springs Villas, 1171 Bentley Rd, Leesburg

352-357-0624

34748352-504-4420

Laurel Oak Apts, 2700 Laurel Hollow Dr, Leesburg

32726352-357-0624

352-787-1441

352-314-3600

352-787-1912

352-728-4638

352-787-1900

352-728-5444

Little Turtle, 1350 Pamela St, Leesburg 34748

Oak Grove Apts, 200 Church St, Leesburg 34748

Palm Spring Apts, 37 Brook Cir, Leesburg 34748

Oak Terr, Leesburg 3478

Serenity Apts, 712 W

352-602-4381

Turtle Oaks, 2311 Griffin Rd, Leesburg 34748

Windemere Villas, 1416 Griffin Rd, Leesburg 34748

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CLERMONT

Clermont Sands, 400 Highland Ave, Clermont 34711

Osprey Ridge Apts, 201 Hunt St, Clermont 34711

Sunny Hill Apts, 760 Pitt St, Clermont 34711

Woodclliff Apts, 1000 Disston Ave, Clermont 34711

Woodwinds Apts, 151 S Grande Hwy, Clermont 34711

EUSTIS

Eustis Homes, LTD, 101 Glover St, Eustis 32726

Rosemont Manor I, 1799 N CR 19-S J-1, Eustis 32726

Rosemont Manor II Devonshire, 1799 N CR 10-A J-1, Eustis

Valencia Grove II, 551 Huffstetler Dr, Eustis 32726

FERN PARK

Garden Park Sr Living, 365 Garden Edge Pt, Fern Park 32730877-580-3679

FRUITLAND PARK

352-323-3303

352-728-0811

Fruitland Acres, 303 Urick St, Fruitland Park 34731

Spring Lake Cove Apts, 1508 Spring Lake Cove Ln, Fruitland Pk 34731

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES ( cont’d )

More information on these communities available at www.SeniorsBlueBook.com

ORLANDO ( cont’d )

407-423-1928

407-822-5100

LONGWOOD

Orlano Cloisters, 757 S Orange Ave, Orlando 32801

Silver Lakes Village Apts, 5102 Cinderlane Pkwy, Orlando 32808

The Reserve at Indian Hill, 5206 Indian Hill Rd, Orlando 32808407-299-0355

Heritage Village Commons, 357 Orange Ave, Longwood 32750407-260-0968

407-423-2148

MAITLAND

Uptown Maitland Senior Apts, 525 Sybelia Ave, Maitland 32751877-592-7421

MOUNT DORA

Westminster Plaza 350 E Jackson St, Orlando 32801

32757352-383-7778

Ridge at Mount Dora, 3000 Lake Center Dr, Mt. Dora

William Booth Towers, 633 Lake Dot Cir, Orlando 32801407-843-5533

SANFORD

Georgetown Square Senior Apts, 400 S Locust Ave, Sanford 32771321-926-3585

32757352-290-7259

Spring Harbor Apts, 2500 Spring Harbor Cir, Mt. Dora

Serenity Towers on St. Johns, 519 E First St, Sanford 32771407-323-4430

407-291-9351

407-841-7207

TAVARES

352-343-1848

352-343-8755

352-343-8755

ORLANDO

Antioch Manor, 3850 W D Judge Dr, Orlando 32808

Baptist Terrace Apts, 414 E Pine St, Orlando 32801

Bocage Village Apts, 3502 Bocage Village Apts, Orlando 32812407-281-4134

Catherine Booth Towers, 625 Lake Dot Cir, Orlando 32801407-650-8180

Caroline Court, 1000 Caroline St, Tavares 32778

Citrus Gardens, 1301 Citrus Gardens Dr, Orlando 32807407-282-2700

Colonial Pines, 1295 Mansfield Rd, Tavares 32778

College Park Towers I, 5200 Eggleston Ave, Orlando 32810407-291-1542

Colony West, 150 W Main St, Tavares 32778

College Park Towers II, 5212 Eggleston Ave, Orlando 32810407-290-0444

Covenant on the Lakes, 2214 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando 32805855-296-9852

Lake Breeze Apts, 1575 David Walker Dr, Tavares 32778352-343-0079

Lake Harris Cove Ave, Tavares 34788352-326-8002

Lake Harris Cove, 32511

407-487-0040

407-894-1415

32778352-314-3600

Legacy Real Estate, 1225-1235 Wells Ave, Tavares

407-273-4370

352-343-2779

352-669-6777

352-669-0009

352-669-1515

407-645-1099

407-644-4551

Crescent Club, 4100 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando 32839

Dixie Grove Apts, 1901 Watauga Ave, Orlando 32812

Sierra Village, 51 Sierra Dr, Tavares 32778

UMATILLA

East Lake Apts, 248 E Collins St, Umatilla 32784

407-295-4193

El Dorado Apts, 5520 Casa Blanca Ln, Orlando 32807

Forest Hill Apts, 7214 Forest City Rd, Orlando 32810

Hillcrest Hampton House, 2000 E Hillcrest St, Orlando 32803407-894-3031

Orangewood Villas, 220 E Collins St, Umatilla 32784

Pearl Lane Apts, 725 Umatilla Blvd, Umatilla 32784

WINTER PARK

Calvary Towers, 1099 Clay St, Winter Park 32789

407-649-8787

407-425-4537

407-425-4537

The Plymouth, 1550 Gay Rd, Winter Park 32789

407-843-9591

Village Park 55+ Sr Cmnty, 550 N Denning Dr, Winter Park 32789877-589-5036

407-671-9696

Winter Park Oaks, 325 Balfour Dr, Winter Park 32792

Jackson Court Apts, 523 W Jackson St, Orlando 32805

Kinneret Apts I, 515 S Delaney Ave, Orlando 32801

Kinneret Apts II, 517 S Delaney Ave, Orlando 32801

Magnolia Towers 100 E Anderson St, Orlando 32801

Monsignor Bishop Manor, 824 Borders Cir, Orlando 32808407-293-3339

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INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES (cont’d)

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407-977-8786

407-326-0291

321-363-3633

407-323-7306

407-322-2207

352-742-7111

352-872-7575

352-674-3600

407-654-3530

407-622-2648

321-316-6022

407-645-5515

407-672-1620

407-326-0283

LEESBURG (cont’d) OVIEDO

Savannah Court of Oviedo 2

The Tremont

SANFORD

Bahama Bay Club

352-728-6666

407-767-6600

407-788-2300

Renaissance Retirement Center

TAVARES

Vitality Living Lake Forest

THE VILLAGES

The Cove at Tavares Village

Freedon Pointe at The Villages

WINTER GARDEN

Sumter Senior Living

The Summit of Winter Garden

WINTER PARK

407-809-1395

LONGWOOD

MAITLAND

Vista Lake

Cascade Heights

Village on the Green

The Grove at Trelago

MT. DORA

352-383-0051

407-961-7400

407-648-5015

407-984-4530

Allegro

407-843-9591

Calirosa Winter Park

Summer Time Lodge

The Mayflower at Winter Park

Westminster Winter Park

407-278-8338

407-859-7990

407-423-2148

407-955-9468

OCOEE

The Oaks at Waterman Village

Inspired Living at Ocoee

ORLANDO

Covenant on the Lakes

HarborChase of Dr. Phillips

Magnolia Towers

The Landings at Gentry Park

The Rose Garden of Orlando

Westminster Plaza

Westminster Towers

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At Cascade Heights, leave the worries of home maintenance behind and enjoy the lifestyle you want – along with the support you deserve. Opportunities are everywhere, including wellness programs, new friendships and lifelong learning. And because your preferences are our first priority, your well-lived life will continue, your way.

2 GREAT CHOICES FOR SENIOR LIVING

Make the choice that’s right for you: Live in the heart of downtown Orlando, or choose a lakefront location in Winter Park or a brand-new neighborhood on the shore of Lake Baldwin. We offer something for everyone, with active, independent living in a variety of affordable residences enhanced by housekeeping, dining, transportation and more. We also offer a full range of supportive services, including assisted living, nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. No matter what choice you make, residents enjoy a maintenancefree lifestyle emphasizing wellness and lifelong learning.

Choose from one of our two great rental retirement communities for seniors with low to moderate incomes. Enjoy apartments with studio and one-bedroom floor plans in the heart of downtown Orlando, part of the not-for-profit, faith-based family of Westminster Communities of Florida.

LIVING LICENSING PRICE DEPENDENT LEVELS OF CARE PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE SECURED MEMORY CARE UNIT RESPITE / SHORT-TERM STAY NURSE ON STAFF ADULT DAY PROGRAMS BI-LINGUAL STAFF AGE RESTRICTIONS SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS PRIVATE ROOMS PETS

STARTING PRICE

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

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10343407388-0245

12973407-461-3300

CASSELBERRY

Pathways to Care

Queen Elaine Assisted Living Facility

9972407-389-9930

ALAMONTE SPRINGS

12344321-279-5197

13202407870-1561

13104863-588-3242

10995407-366-9961

12491352-269-3779

CELEBRATION

CHAMPIONSGATE

The View at Casselberry

Windsor at Celebration

1752407-810-1344

12579407-810-1344

12477407-786-5637

9795407-260-2345

Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate

32555352-669-2133

CHULUOTA

CLERMONT

Faith House Assisted Living

13154321-948-5569

8413407-860-2614

Benton House of Clermont

9829407-889-7704

Caring Hearts Helping Hands Assisted Living13510352-241-9994

12040407-814-2273

12290352-314-0422

12554352-383-0051

9139352-343-6464

12546352-343-2500

13632407-690-4870

10160352-385-1800

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Country Comfort Care

9202407-292-6771

Lakeshore Manor

12709321-276-6441

Madison at Clermont

12554407-721-3090

Cranes View Lodge

Senior Living at Lake Minneola

8705407-786-2242

10955407-886-4008

Superior Residences of Clermont

12479407-880-8020

All Stars Assisted Living

Bridgeport Senior Living –Port Margate

Bridgeport Senior Living –Port Cardiff

Bridgeport Senior Living –Port Springs

Brookdale Lake Orienta

ALTOONA

Assisted Living Facility

Lakeview Terrace

APOPKA

Active Care ALF

Bear Lake Retirement Home

Brookdale Wekiwa Springs

Dream Lake

Greenbriar Retirement Home

Harblin Assisted Living Facility

Longevity Healthcare Assisted Living

Panorama Living ALF

Sunny Days Retirement Home

Wellsprings Residence

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13795407-606-7709

407-688-1660

10007

LAKE MARY ( cont’d )

Sonata Lake Mary

12099407-469-2151

8993352-589-8944

Lake Mary

Spring Hills

6622352-674-3097

11984352-669-2133

11255352-551-8401

7545352-241-0844

13534321-432-0675

7389352-241-7961

LEESBURG

Blue Haven Assisted Living

Heidi’s Haven

Lake Port Square Inn

Level Up Assisting Living

Mayfield Retirement Center

13682407-947-5687

11582352-460-0754

11806352-750-9150

12750352-787-2573

7151352-357-8258

Community5322352-394-6619

Savannah Manor Assisted Living

13413407-848-1743

8956800-626-3876

12030352-253-5100

8882352-357-2268

9624352-383-3140

407-767-6600

5753

LONGWOOD

5315407-767-0500

13579407-682-0230

9847407-265-9100

Silver Lake Village

Family Care Home

TLC

Vista Lake Assisted Living

11978407-579-0426

Vista Lake Memory Care

12865407-201-2513

7215407-348-6100

13361941-807-4177

Cascade Heights

12066407-350-5904

The Palms of Longwood

Village on the Green

13387321-245-0414

12424646-610-9621

Wayman Place

13194321-662-3408

EUSTIS At Home Care Assisted Living Facility

Eustis Senior Care

Henderson House ALF

Infinity House at Lake Eustis

Tender Care

R

K Y

Pendry Estate

Regency Park

Ruleme Place

FERN PARK

FRUITLAND PARK

Strive at Fern Park

KISSIMMEE

Heidi’s Haven

Aging Home Paradise

Amber Lake Assisted Living

Aum Haven ALF

Buena Ventura ALF

Central Florida Elder Care

Elite Manor –Kissimmee

Foxtail Lodge

407-628-0123

10704

8447407-645-3990

407-809-1395

13676

MAITLAND

Ambiance at Maitland

Good Samaritan Society Heritage Creekside11484407-933-1999

Good Samaritan Society –Kissimmee Village11484407-933-1999

5456352-609-2040

13772352-326-1990

13185407-257-0296

7959352-365-9929

12406352-343-4464

7968352-383-0051

13751352-394-5549

7869352-326-3637

13816689-207-9269

12951407-202-0398

13039407-341-8664

12906407-961-7400

9731407-299-2710

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Savannah Court of Maitland

5527407-846-1757

13140407-373-8303

12291407-201-4012

The Grove at Trelago

12834407-343-5044

MINNEOLA

MT. DORA

Minneola Place

Bella Vida at Lake Forest

Certus

Kiva of Mount Dora

Neulife Rehab of Florida

11893407-933-5537

12963321-217-9058

13184407-334-2621

13241407-900-2840

12580321-246-7486

13276407-785-2769

12952407-344-2998

Pleasantville ALF

Springwater at Waterman Village

The Bridgewater at Waterman Village

OCOEE

Anavista Assisted Living Facility

Community Transition Services

10397352-978-9743

11908352-383-5005

9531352-259-8185

13312352-728-3366

12833352-989-5449

Country Comfort Care II

Inspired Living at Ocoee

Madison at Ocoee

Keystone Villas ALF

Lorey ALF

Merlox Haven

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace

Neptune Manor

Parkway Terrace

Rose’s Terrace

Sonata Hunter’s Creek

Spring Pine

The Courtyard at Granada

Tomeguin Garden ALF

LADY LAKE

Heidis Haven

Lady Lake Senior Living

The Springs Lady Lake ALF & Rehab

Village Veranda at Lady Lake

Watercrest Spanish Springs

LAKE MARY

Brookdale Lake Mary 10162407-321-7550

Cordova12350407-444-0122

Oakmonte Village of Lake Mary –

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ORLANDO ( cont’d )

11563407-704-8857

12743407-792-9330

12863407968-7158

10997321-354-9734

11623407-286-7196

12742407-226-3113

9011407-382-3354

9858407-251-8088

7422407-808-3237

9958407-384-5858

4690407-523-3000

10774407-575-0492

407-955-9468

5991

11036407-207-7165

10664407-297-6866

10225407-924-5882

9525407-977-5250

9307407-977-8786

San Jean Facility Care

13847347-693-3620

Serenity Villa ALF

13720407-491-5727

Serenity Years

Smallville 1

Smallville II

Somerby Lake Nona

Southern Home Care

Spring Hills Hunter’s Creek

10701321-303-4907

10956407-522-4832

11853407-440-4046

9443407-294-3762

4839407-282-0556

ORLANDO

Merino Manor Assisted Living

Orchard Park Assisted Living

Tender Care

Aasbury Manor ALF

All Seniors Assisted Living

Arbor Cove ALF of Florida

Sunrise Retirement Home

5825407-291-9911

The Bridge at Orlando Assisted Living

13849407-579-6889

The Islands ALF

12280407-810-1344

Transformation Assisted Living

9286407-277-7225

Westminster Towers

9566407-903-1808

12312407-432-6785

White Flowers

OVIEDO

Williams Loving Care

Legacy Pointe at UCF

13403407-550-0021

13598407-716-0761

10574407-352-7370

10439407-375-2184

Madison at Oviedo

12618407-270-7500

Savannah Cottage of Oviedo

12850407-930-9291

Azalea Manor

Beggs Pointe ALF

Belen Care Facilities at Dr. Phillips

Bridgeport Senior Living

Brookdale Conway

Brookdale Dr. Phillips

Carmita’s Home Health 3

Certus

Compassionate Care Homes

Dr. Phillips Assisted Living Facility

Eden Manor

Encore at Avalon Park

Excellence Senior Living

12433321-245-7096

9235407-977-8786

9308407-977-8786

10398407-892-6078

12178407-498-0998

245407-593-6521

13118407-593-8037

12917407-891-2220

12178407-498-0988

9917407-892-8502

11478407-593-1524

SAINT CLOUD

Savannah Court of Oviedo I

Savannah Court of Oviedo II

12797407-900-0524

10702407-345-4824

12905321-356-9636

Bishop Grady Villas

9837407-924-8986

Elite Garden

13479407-242-3975

Homestead Retirement Home

13659321-247-5566

Joyous Life Assisted Living

12329407-529-1000

Lake Hendon Estate Assisted Living

13254407-984-4530

Palamar House

7361407-898-3339

Savannah Court of St. Cloud

Silver Creek Assisted Living St. Cloud

SANFORD

321-363-3633

Bahama Bay Club Pending

12912407-496-4316

9336407-293-7967

10871407-296-7163

10230407-523-3000

11143407-402-5616

13076407-802-6001

10274407-323-9914

5629407-323-2545

407-499-7300

13439

8300407-330-1505

5815407-323-7306

4789407-322-3321

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Entrusted Care

4274407-277-7103

Gracious Age

11438407-425-1033

Guardian Home

12998407-624-6931

Marina Isle

13441321-947-6372

NTM Homes

9174407-578-4453

Renaissance Retirement Center

10088407-296-9349

Sanford Manor

10663407-299-4290

Extending Lovable Living Assistance

Gentry Park Orlando

Glory Assisted Living

Golden Carriage Retirement Home

Golden Cove ALF

Good Ole Days Adult Living Facility

Grace’s Place ALF

Grand Palms ALF Operator

HarborChase of Dr. Phillips

Harmony Retirement Living

Immaculee Home Care

Ionie’s Assisted Living

Ionie’s Assisted Living II

The Islands ALF

Kare Assisted Living

Lakeview Manor Assisted Living

Orlando Lutheran Towers

Precious Moments Family Living

Prestige Care Assisted Living

Sabrena’s Retirement Resort

Sabrena’s Retirement Resort 2

Sabrena’s Retirement Resort 4

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ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES ( cont’d )

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8419407-679-1116

11911313407-622-5076

13128407-622-2648

9198321-316-4881

12910407-622-5076

5492407-645-5515

11093407-673-2853

13440321-304-4898

7289407-285-7198

407-326-0283

6503

WINTER PARK

Aiden Springs

Alabama Oaks of Winter Park

Allegro

Fremont Manor

Hibiscus Oaks

7392407-732-4981

10233407-322-2207

5129352-742-7111

8906352-259-0016

5368352-343-0433

12259352-268-3523

7472352-728-6666

Watercrest Winter Park

8948352-728-6666

Westchester of Winter Park

Westminster Winter Park

12644352-300-1089

13029407-395-2525

WINTER SPRINGS

9138407-695-1445

13410407-529-4280

12252407-699-4255

8985407-699-7999

13189407-702-1300

Citrus Garden ALF

13023407-656-0202

Garden Oasis Senior Living

9626407-654-7217

M J Pavillion, Inc

Palmetto Landing

The Watermark at Vistawilla

12328407-614-8680

13674407-759-5376

13099407-654-3530

SANFORD ( cont’d )

TAVARES

THE VILLAGES

The Family of Friends

Vitality Living Lake Forest

Brookdale Lake Tavares

Brookdale Tavares

The Gardens at Tavares

Osprey Lodge

Somerset

The Cove at Tavares Village

Freedom Point ALF & Memory Care

WINDERMERE

Azpira at Windermere

Windermere Assisted Living

WINTER GARDEN

Golden Pond Communities

Serenades by Sonata West Orange

The Blake at Hamlin

The Summit of Winter Garden

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The Grove at Trelago has a host of robust services and amenities including:

Spacious apartments, restaurant style dining, full-service bar, patio dining, full-service spa and salon, exercise classes, resort-style pool, full calendar of social events, arts and crafts, game room, multiple lounges, movie theater, walking trails, housekeeping, and so much more!

Live Life tothe Fullest

With assisted living at Orlando Lutheran Towers, receiving extra service does not mean a loss of freedom. Our priority is to help residents stay independent for as long as possible, so they can enjoy a greater quality of life than they would living alone.

Conveniently located near Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, our residents live in their own private apartment home while receiving the right level of service they need from a supportive and nurturing staff. Emergency medical attention is available 24 hours a day and our “superior” rated skilled nursing facility offers short and long term care as well.

A full schedule of activities is planned that offers everything from physical fitness to social and educational events. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the companionship of friends and family, and to be as involved and active as they would like.

OUR IN-HOUSE CARE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Nursing Care Staffed 24/7

Extended Congregate Care (ECC)

Medication Administration

SERVICES & AMENITIES:

Therapeutic Recreation

Nursing Personal Care Transportation

Medicine Administration

WINDSOR PLACE AT ORLANDO LUTHERAN TOWERS

404 Mariposa St A Orlando, FL 32801

Assisted Living ALF # 11438

407-425-1033 | www.orlandoseniorhealth.org

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RETIREMENT COMMUNITY –

Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment.

SECURED UNIT – Dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision.

SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY –

Facilities provide 24/7 care for residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private

or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.

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.

VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently.

WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient wandering. ~

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MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

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Oakmonte Village of Lake Mary Siena

Sonata Lake Mary PENDING407-606-7709 Spring Hills Lake Mary

10007407-688-1660 LEESBURG

11984352-383-5005

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

12752407-810-1344

12579407-810-1344

12477407-810-1344

9795407-260-2345

Blue Haven Assisted Living

12448407-740-8815

Bridgeport Senior Living Port Margate

Bridgeport Senior Living-Port Cardiff

Bridgeport Senior Living-Port Springs

Brookdale Lake Orienta

Sanctuary by Strive

10397352-259-8185 Lake Port Square Inn

Heidi’s Haven

APOPKA

7545352-728-3366 Level Up Assisted Living

9829407-889-7704

13534352-989-5449

7389352669-2133

Community5322352-551-8401

Mayfield Retirement Center

Savannah Manor Assisted Living

8956352-241-0844

12030321432-0675

Silver Lake Village

TLC Family Care Home

8413407-745-5887

12372407-810-1344

BELLE ISLE

Brookdale Wekiwa Springs

Sanctuary at Bear Lake

Bridgeport Senior Living-Port Isle

CASSELBERRY

Vista Lake Assisted Living

5355407-699-5002 CELEBRATION

The Gardens of Eastbrooke

8882352-241-7960 LONGWOOD Serenades By Sonata

13202407-870-1561

12062407-951-6450

5315407-767-0500 MAITLAND

The Palms of Longwood

13104863-588-3242

12491352-241-9994

10704407-628-0123

12851407-810-1344

Ambiance at Maitland

Bridgeport Senior Living Port Maitland

CHAMPIONSGATE

Windsor at Celebration

Merrill Gardens at Champions Gate

CLERMONT

Benton House of Clermont

Caring Hearts Helping Hands Assisted Living13510352-314-0422

12290352-383-0051

Country Comfort Care

12554352-343-6464

13633407-863-4020

10704407-628-0123

13676407-809-1395

Providence Living at Maitland

9139352-343-2500

Savannah Cottage of Maitland

The Grove at Trelago

13632407-690-4870

10160352-385-1800

Homes13375407-543-2028

Vivant Senior Living Memory Care

Homes13427407-543-2028

Vivant Senior Living Memory Care

MT. DORA

7869800-626-3876

13185352-253-5100

7959352-357-2268

12406352-383-3140

11806352-609-2040

7968352-357-1990

13751352-326-3637

12906407-961-7400

9731407-299-2710

4839407-282-0556

12280407-810-1344

9286407-277-7225

9453407-363-4511

13403407-550-0021

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Lakeshore Manor

Madison at Clermont

Senior Living at Lake Minneola

Superior Residences of Clermont

Community12099407-469-2151

8993352-589-8944

6622352-674-3097

Bridgewater at Waterman Village

13682407-947-5687

Certus Mount Dora

Kiva of Mount Dora

Neulife Rehab of Florida

11582352-460-0754

12750352-750-9150

Pendry Estate

13413407-848-1743

Pleasantville ALF

OCOEE

Springwater at Waterman Village

11255352-787-2573

Inspired Living at Ocoee

12834407-343-5044

Madison at Ocoee

13241407-900-2840

ORLANDO

Azalea Manor

11978352-357-8258

Bridgeport Senior Living

9531407-579-0426

Brookdale Conway

13312352-978-9743

Brookdale Dr Phillips

CERTUS at Waterford Lakes

10162407-321-7550

FERN PARK

Assisted Living

EUSTIS At Home Care

Eustis Senior Care

Henderson House ALF

Infinity at Lake Eustis

K Y R TenderCare

Regency Park

FRUITLAND PARK

Strive at Fern Park

KISSIMMEE

Heidi’s Haven

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace

Sonata Hunter’s Creek

LADY LAKE

Heidi’s Haven

The Springs at Lady Lake Assisted Living

LAKE MARY

Village Veranda at Lady Lake

Brookdale Lake Mary

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MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES ( cont’d )

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5129352-383-0051

8906352-394-5549

5456352-742-7111

7472352-259-0016

8948352-343-0433

13029407-378-6436

9626407-654-7217

12328407-614-8680

13128407-622-2648

13440321-730-2280

6503407-326-0283

9733407-696-8400

8985407-699-7999

13189407-702-1300

TAVARES

WINDERMERE

Brookdale Lake Tavares

12618407-427-6073

Brookdale Tavares

12797407-900-0524

ORLANDO ( cont’d )

Encore at Avalon Park

Gentry Park Orlando

Minneola Place

Grand Palms AL & Memory Care Community12329407-529-1000

Somerset

13254407-984-4530

The Cove at Tavares Village

8977407-740-8815

12742407-226-3113

9858407-251-8088

Azpira at Windermere

12300407-859-7990

WINTER GARDEN

Golden Pond Communities

5991407-955-9468

Serenades By Sonata West Orange

WINTER PARK

Allegro

9525407-977-5250

12855407-366-2770

Watercrest Winter Park

Winter Park

Westminster

9308407-977-8786

9307407-977-8786

WINTER SPRINGS

Arden Courts

Pending321-363-3633

OVIEDO

HarborChase of Dr. Phillips

Sanctuary by Strive

Somerby Lake Nona

Spring Hills Hunter’s Creek

Twelve Oaks Memory Care

Westminster Towers

Madison at Oviedo

Memory Lane Cottage

Savannah Cottage

Savannah Cottage of Oviedo

SANFORD

Palmetto Landing

10274407-323-9914

The Watermark at Vistawilla

10233407-322-2207

Bahama Bay Club

Gracious Age

Vitality Living Lake Forest

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SECURED MEMORY CARE UNIT

TRACH CARE

LONG-TERM CARE

SHORT-TERM CARE

SKILLED CARE

INTERMEDIATE CARE

REHAB & THERAPY

SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES

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ORLANDO

Advent Health Care Center Orlando North130471014407-975-3800

15290961407-380-3466

1393096407-987-6389

1394096407-545-7453

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

Consulate Health Care at West Altamonte1017096407-865-8000

Advent Health Care Center East

407-587-8600

Avante at Orlando

Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers

1295096407-831-3446

Conway Lakes Health & Rehab Center11020963407-384-8838

Courtyards of Orlando Rehab & Health Center13920961407-578-4668

10310961407-841-4371

Encompass Health & Rehab Hospital of Altamonte Springs

Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs

ALTOONA

Lakeview Terrace Rehab & Health Care Center12860961352-787-3545

Delaney Park Health & Rehab Center

Guardian Care Nursing & Rehab Center1186096407-295-5371

Hunters Creek Nursing & Rehab Center130470987407-541-2600

130470974407-281-1070

16240961407-296-8164

1156096407-843-3230

1412096407-273-6158

1089096407-858-0455

14370961407-658-2046

14810962407-298-9335

130470967407-420-2090

1395096407-423-1612

130471061407-621-4100

19236407-955-9468

APOPKA

AdventHealth Care Center Apopka South11550962407-862-6263

Sunbelt Health & Rehab Center –Apopka1528096407-880-2266

Life Care Center of Orlando

Metro West Nursing & Rehab Center

Orlando Health & Rehab Center

Palm Garden of Orlando

Parks Healthcare & Rehab Center

Rio Pinar Health Care

Rosewood Health & Rehab Center

Solaris Healthcare Windermere

Terra Vista Rehab & Health Center

Westminster Baldwin Park

Westminster Towers

12730962352-729-9600

CLERMONT

Clermont Health & Rehab Center

Lakes of Clermont Health & Rehab Center13047105352-357-8105

11450961352-750-1355

1382096352-357-3565

EUSTIS

Ruleme Center

Bayview Center

Bedrock Rehab & Nursing Center at Lake Eustis12710951352-394-2188

130471004407-931-3336

1267096407-846-7201

130471039407-847-2854

13790951407-847-7200

KISSIMMEE

Consulate Health Care of Kissimmee

Good Samaritan Society

Keystone Rehab & Health Center

Oaks of Kissimmee

1232096407-322-8566

SANFORD Healthcare & Rehab of Sanford

ST. CLOUD

13870961407-877-2272

130470966407-523-0300

OCOEE

Ocoee Health Care Center

Solaris HealthCare Lake Bennet