Southwest Florida // Collier and Lee Counties // Annual 2023

Amanda

Rebekah

Sandra

Shannon

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DEAR SENIORS AND PROFESSIONALS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Seniors Blue Book Southwest Florida

Amanda Barton Publisher

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

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

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SENIOR HOUSING CONT’D

ARTICLES

Getting Started Is Easy

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Southwest

ACUTE

Our guide is divided into

distinct sections and divided by color tabs.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

This section is alphabetical.

will find hundreds of different

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...

AT

HOUSING

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 categories, depending on the type of community.

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.

Look for the and find out

SENECA AT OAK CREEK BY SAGE

Welcome to Seneca at Oak Creek by Sage Communities

Seneca at Oak Creek by Sage Communities is a vibrant active adult rental community in the heart of Southwest Florida.

Designed for ages 55+ in mind, Seneca provides the quiet, carefree lifestyle you want with all the features you need. Most importantly, your home at Seneca is all-inclusive and maintenance-free! And the community offers an exceptional lifestyle

• One-Story Villa Residences with

Private Lanai and

• Screened In Private Lanais

Energy-Star Rated Appliances

Fixtures

Chrome Appointed

Spacious Milled Cabinetry

Tile Surround

Seneca features one-story villa residences with an optional attached

and an optional den for extra living space or storage. Choose from a variety of one- and two-bedroom floor plans at Seneca, each ranging in size from 874 to 1,559 square feet.

Located in the Heart of SW Florida

at Oak Creek is located in front of Del Webb Oak Creek, off Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers, Florida – right in the heart of Southwest Florida. Conveniently, it is just a minute’s drive from I-75 and conveniently located to both Southwest Florida International Airport and Punta Gorda Airport, making travel a breeze.

the Developer

Sage Communities, LLC is owned by the founder of LSI Companies, Randy Thibaut. LSI has been serving homebuilders, developers, landowners, and investors with a comprehensive suite of services for more than 20 years. This industry leader identified a need for

opportunities that are better suited to independent active adults, creating Sage to fill the gap for active adult rental communities in Southwest Florida.

Editor’s Note: Learn more about this exceptional community and the team behind it at www.SenecaOakCreek.com.

Sandalwood

Navigating

enjoy

living with

by the pool, meet up with some

at the bistro bar, or play a match on the bocce ball court. This luxury

in Bonita Springs,

gives you more time to do the things you love. Learn what it’s like to truly live the

care-free, and maintenancefree life

deserve at our

NEED TO KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING A MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEM

What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Medical Alert System

The Medical Alert System – helps individuals maintain their quality of life while reassuring their families that they are safe.

Medical Alert Systems are separated into 2 major categories: In-the-home and On-the-Go. Here are a few features and benefits of the two categories: In-the-Home

• Ideal for anyone who is homebound or just needs a little extra protection when at home – singles are a great example.

No landline required

Waterproof

Fall Detection available

24/7 Emergency Help available

On-the-Go

Watches or Pendants

GPS location

Apps for tracking a loved one.

Water Resistant

Work anywhere in the US

Fall Detection available

24/7 Emergency Help available

At the end of the day, Medical Alert Systems save lives from catastrophe one every 11 minutes. For less than a $1 a day, you can be protected.

Before purchasing a Medical Alert system contact a member of Personal Living Alert’s team.

Editor’s Note: Article submitted by David Michaels.

Hoglund

13710 Metropolis Ave., Ste. 101, Fort Myers 33912

Hearing Works, 6120 Winkler Rd., Ste. H, Fort Myers 33919

Hoglund Family

2209 Santa Barbara Blvd., Ste. 102, Cape Coral 33991

Hearing Centers of SWFL

239-208-4170

239-337-4327

239-673-8527

1751 N.E. Pine Island Rd., Ste. 140, Cape Coral 33909 239-294-2248

BALANCE AWARENESS / FALL

Doctors

p28)

1656 Medical Blvd., Ste. 302, Naples 34110 12480 Brantley Commons Ct., Fort Myers 33908

FYZICAL

p90-91)

Naples (Pelican Bay): 9051 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 104, Naples 34108

Sanibel: 4301 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel 33957

239-591-4711

239-395-1097

Bonita Springs: 25241 Elementary Way, Bonita Springs 34135

239-561-1177

239-947-4184 East Naples: 12250 Tamiami Trl. E., Ste. 102, East Naples 34113 239-417-0027 Fort Myers: 13010 Metro Pkwy., Fort Myers 33966

West Fort Myers: 15620 McGregor Blvd., Ste. 115, Fort Myers 33908

South Fort Myers: 18070 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 15, Fort Myers 33908

12840 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 200, Naples 34110

Downtown Naples: 661 Goodlette Rd. N., Ste. 101,

North Fort Myers: 18900 N.

Ste. A5,

239-454-6262

239-561-1177

239-592-5500

239-592-1614

239-261-4592

or 239-261-0716

239-731-6555

Amy McGarry Law (ad p40)

Cape Coral Pkwy. W., Ste. 7, Cape Coral

Britton G. Swank, P.A. (ad p25)

Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Ste. 4, Fort Myers

Cleveland Ave., Ste.

Jo-Anne Jeffreys,

5th Ave.

Ste. 526,

Kelly L. Fayer, P.A. (ad p26-27)

World Plaza Ln., Ste. 2, Fort Myers

Kotler Law Firm, P.L. (ad p28)

Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 200, Naples

p40)

239-945-3883

239-208-3040

239-415-3434

Establish Your Backup Plan Now

Hurricane Ian illustrated the painful reality of why we all need a proactive plan in place for emergencies.

When was the last time you eval uated yours? Do you know where to start or what this entails? Establishing a plan may include how and where to evacuate, securing backup generators and gasoline, locating insurance docu ments and other important paperwork, and researching local resources.

Obviously, hurricanes are not the only emergency we face. Car acci dents, acute and unexpected medical events, or the slow encroachment of memory impairments are part of everyday life. These events are all crisis situations but can be managed by proper planning.

One of the most impactful decisions

we can make is choosing who our decision-maker will be if we cannot act for ourselves and giving them the right tools enforce our wishes. Choosing multiple advocates makes our plan even more resilient to the winds of change. Our chosen advocates are em powered by documents like a Durable Power of Attorney for financial man agement, Health Care Surrogate and HIPAA releases for medical manage ment. While some of these documents can be found online, they are often inadequate. The unfortunate reality is that a “do-it-yourself” solution (even though seemingly straight forward) can fail if not done by a professional.

Our suggestion is be a step ahead. Establish your backup plan now and consult an experienced Elder Law attorney to develop your tested plan.

Osterhout & McKinney to have your situation evaluated

FORT MYERS: 239-939-4888

Seago Lane• Fort Myers, Florida 33901

239-325-2179

EO Concierge Executive Offices

Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 200 Naples, Florida 34108

1he hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upou advertisemeuts. Before you decide, ask us to seud youfree writteu information about our qual!ficatirms and experieuce.

Law Firm, P.A. (ad p42)

Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 300,

& McKinney, P.A. (ad p41)

Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 200,

Seago Ln.,

Safe Harbor Law Firm (ad p42)

Trails Edge Blvd., Ste. 204, Bonita

Dorcey Law Firm (ad p43)

6 Mile

Pkwy., Ste. C, Fort

Ter., Ste. 110, Fort

Monroe St., Fort

Salvation

CAPE

Lee County Human & Veteran Services

Lady of Light

19680 Cypress View Dr., Fort Myers 33967

Army 2450 Edison Ave., Fort Myers 33901

St. Vincent de Paul St. Francis Xavier - St Therese Conference 2073 Lafayette St., Fort Myers 33901

Cecilia’s, 5632 Sunrise Dr., Fort. Myers 33919

239-533-7900

239-267-7088

239-789-1169

239-334-9225

239-936-3635

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest

Collier Senior Center - Golden Gate 4898 Coronado Pkwy., Naples 34116

Ocean Church Naples

Salvation Army Naples Social Services Program 3180 Estey Ave., Naples 34104

Vincent de Paul Society - Naples Family Assistance Center 4451 Mercantile Ave., Naples

239-652-6900

239-252-4541

239-992-3040

239-210-4009

239-775-2907

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND

Clare House Center - Senior Support Coordination Program

5597 Sunrise Dr., Fort Myers 33919 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-334-2234

Community Cooperative 3429 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers 33916 239-332-7687

First Assembly Cornerstone 3220 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers 33916 . . . . . . . . . . 239-337-4140

Harry Chapin Food Bank 3760 Fowler St., Fort Myers 33901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-334-7007

Interfaith Charities of South Lee 17592 Rockefeller Cir., Fort Myers 33967 239-267-3510

Meals on Wheels . . . . .

. . . . . . 239-337-1055

. . . . . . .

Nations Association Charities Inc 3903 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers 33916 . . . . . . . . . . 239-332-7575

Salvation Army 2450 Edison Ave., Fort Myers 33901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-789-1169

Senior Friendship Centers (ad p127) 5272 Summerlin Commons Way, Ste. 604, Fort Myers 33907 . . . . . 239-275-1881

The McGregor Clinic, Inc. - Food Pantry 2070 Carrell Rd., Ste. B, Fort Myers 33901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-334-9555

LEHIGH ACRES

1st Community Congregational Church (Food & Bread Pantry) 200 Leeland Heights Blvd. E., Lehigh Acres 33936

. . .

Lehigh Community Services, Inc. 201 Plaza Dr., Ste. 3, Lehigh Acres 33936

Rise Christian Church 50 Bell Blvd. N., Lehigh Acres 33936

COLLIER

IMMOKOLEE

Amigos

South 2nd St.,

Dept of Children &

2050 Commerce Ave.,

.

239-369-6177

239-369-1615 Faith Lutheran Church (Free bread program on Tuesday) 705 Leeland Heights Blvd. E., Lehigh Acres 33936

239-369-5818

239-368-1400

239-657-3822

866-762-2237

239-793-0059

239-593-3226

239-774-0500

239-775-0443

239-210-4009

Tree

239-530-2200

Health Center Blvd.,

Grand Ave., Fort Myers

Michigan Ave.,

Martin

Cleveland

239-949-1050

239-344-2330

239-332-9501

239-343-4910

239-334-9555

HEARING SERVICES & RESOURCES

LEE & COLLIER COUNTIES

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center

1860 Boy Scout Dr., Fort Myers 33907

Doctors Hearing (ad p28)

1656 Medical Blvd., Ste. 302, Naples 34110

12480 Brantley Commons Ct., Fort Myers 33908

Hearing Centers of Southwest Florida (ad p56)

U.S. Hearing Solutions

950 N. Collier Blvd., Ste. 402, Marco Island 34145

Hearing Solutions, 3347 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples 34103

Auditory Associates, 840 111th Ave. N., Ste. 4, Naples 34108

Hoglund Family Hearing, 15 8th St., Unit B, Bonita Springs 34135

SWFL Tinnitus and Hearing Center

10020 Coconut Rd., Ste. 120, Estero 33928

Hoglund Family Hearing 13710 Metropolis Ave., Ste. 101, Fort Myers 33912

Hearing Works, 6120 Winkler Rd., Ste. H, Fort Myers 33919

Hoglund Family Hearing 2209 Santa Barbara Blvd., Ste. 102, Cape Coral 33991

Hearing Centers of SWFL 1751 N.E. Pine Island Rd., Ste. 140, Cape Coral 33909

239-461-0334

239-287-0319

239-642-3805

239-430-4327

239-260-1318

239-498-7142

239-992-4327

239-208-4170

239-337-4327

239-673-8527

239-294-2248

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

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

HEARING: Some people with tinnitus (39%) say that the sound of the tinnitus competes with or masks things they are

trying to hear. There are things you can do to improve your listening strategies, and hearing aids often improve hearing and tinnitus.

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

MANAGING TINNITUS

Finding a tinnitus care provider can greatly improve your quality of life. Call 888.733.6967, to schedule a FREE hearing test and complimentary tinnitus consultation.

A FREE ASSESSMENT FOR THOSE SUFFERING WITH TINNITUS (RINGING

A Free Assessment For Those Suffering With Tinnitus (Ringing Ears)

LEE PHYSICIAN

12550 New Brittany Blvd., Ste. 201, Fort Myers

9981 S HealthPark Dr., Ste. 454, Fort Myers

4761 S. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 3, Fort Myers

1435 SE 8th Terr., Ste. B & C, Cape Coral 33990

3361 Pine Ridge Rd., Ste. 201, Naples 34109

Bayshore Rd., Ste. 130, Port Charlotte

Health Center Blvd., Ste. 2120, Bonita Springs

Health Balance Clinics

13685 Doctor’s Way, Ste. 250, Fort Myers 33912

3114 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 33901

605 S.E. 13th Ct., Cape Coral 33990

Bass Rd., Ste. 200, Fort Myers 33908

8960 Colonial Center Dr., Ste. 200, Fort Myers 33905 8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd., Ste. 3, Fort Myers 33919 26800 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 330, Bonita Springs 34134

23450 Via Coconut Pt., Estero 34135

3400 Lee Blvd., Ste. 115, Lehigh Acres 33917

42850 Crescent Loop, Ste. 200, Babcock Ranch 33982 12670 Creekside Ln., Ste. 201, Fort Myers 33919

3501 Health Center Blvd., Ste. 1300, Estero 34135

12550 New Brittany Blvd., Ste. 100, Fort Myers 33907

16261 Bass Rd., Ste. 300, Fort Myers 33908

708 Del Prado Blvd., Ste. 7, Cape Coral 33990

8960 Colonial Center Dr., Ste. 302, Fort Myers 33905

239-343-9190

239-343-9710

239-343-9722

239-424-3270

239-343-9722

941-255-3722

239-495-4390

239-343-9180

9981 S. HealthPark Dr., Ste. 120, Fort Myers

Health Centers

Lee Community Healthcare:

5705 Lee Blvd., Ste. 1, Lehigh Acres 33971

1435 SE 8th Terr., Ste. E, Cape Coral 33990.

3511 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort Myers 33916

13279 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers 33903

Care Center

Lee Memorial Hospital Medical Office Complex

239-343-1800

239-424-2757

239-343-4910

239-652-4111

2780 Cleveland Ave., 4th floor, Fort Myers 33901 239-343-3727

8960 Colonial Center Dr., Ste. 202, Fort Myers 33905.

Family Medicine & Internal Medicine (Primary Care)

2441 Surfside Blvd., Ste. 200, Cape Coral 33914

5225 Clayton Ct., Fort Myers 33907

13782 Plantation Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 201, Fort Myers

239-343-9646

239-541-7500

239-343-8240

239-343-1100

16271 Bass Rd., Fort Myers 33908 239-343-7100

9131 College Pointe Ct., Fort Myers 33919.

1682 NE Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral 33909

507 Cape Coral Pkwy., Cape Coral 33904

2780 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 709, Fort Myers

Colonial Center Dr., Ste. 300, Fort Myers

Via Coconut Pt., Estero

Matthew Dr., Fort Myers

S. Main St., LaBelle 33935

Crescent Loop,

239-343-9100

239-424-1600

239-541-4420

239-343-3831

239-343-9470

239-468-0150

239-343-8220

863-674-5520

General

Vascular

(cont’d)

8970 Colonial Center Dr., Fort Myers, 33905

8925 Colonial Center Dr., Ste. 2001, Fort Myers 33905

12801 Westlinks Dr., Fort Myers 33913

2780 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 809, Fort Myers 33901

13340 Metro Pkwy., Ste. 310, Fort Myers 33966

9981 S. HealthPark Dr., Ste. 454, Fort Myers 33908

Memory

12600 Creekside Ln., Ste. 7, Fort Myers 33907

12600 Creekside Ln., Ste. 2, Fort Myers 33919

ALS Clinic: 13601 Plantation Rd., Fort Myers 33912

Neurosurgery

239-343-9600

239-343-9567

239-225-7700

239-343-9680

239-343-1448

239-343-9710

239-343-9220

239-343-9235

239-343-9763

13685 Doctor’s Way, Ste. 350, Fort Myers 33912

239-343-3800

239-343-3800 2780 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 819, Fort Myers 33901

650 Del Prado Blvd., Ste. 100, Cape Coral

S. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 4, Fort Myers

Bass Rd., Ste. 100, Fort Myers

Via Coconut Pt., Estero

S. Cleveland Ave., Fort

Health Center Blvd., Ste. 2330, Bonita

Pine Island Rd., Cape

Coconut Pt., Estero

239-424-2060

239-343-6100

239-343-6100

636 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral

Via Coconut Pt., Estero

13681 S. HealthPark Dr., Fort Myers

2776 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers

4751 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers

Doctors Way, Fort Myers

Metro Pkwy., Ste. 400, Fort Myers

708 Del Prado Blvd., Ste. 9, Cape Coral

Clayton Ct., Fort Myers

Via Coconut Pt., Estero

8931 Colonial Center Dr., Fort Myers

8960 Colonial Center Dr., Ste. 302, Fort Myers

Health Center Blvd., Ste. 2220, Bonita Springs,

NE Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, 33909

SE 8th Terr., Ste. C, Cape Coral.

Plantation Rd., Fort Myers

239-424-2456

239-468-0090

239-343-5100

239-343-2800

239-343-9836

239-343-1600

239-343-1105

239-343-8260

239-343-8260

239-468-0141

239-343-9500

239-343-9633

239-343-9633

239-343-9633

239-343-9633

Outpatient Center at Plantation 13601 Plantation Rd., Fort Myers 33912

Outpatient Center at Riverwalk 12600 Creekside Ln., Fort Myers 33919

Outpatient Center at Sanctuary 8960 Colonial Center Dr., Fort Myers 33905

Outpatient Center at Surfside 2441 Surfside Blvd., Ste. 104, Cape Coral 33914

Imaging and Radiology - Bonita Health Center 3501 Health Center Blvd., Bonita Springs 34135

and Radiology- Coconut Point 23450 Via Coconut Pt., Estero 33928

Imaging and Radiology - HealthPark Commons 16281 Bass Rd., Fort Myers 33908

Imaging and Radiology - Riverwalk 12600 Creekside Ln., Ste. 1, Fort Myers 33919

Imaging and Radiology- Shell Point 15051 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers 33908

Imaging and Radiology - Surfside 2441 Surfside Blvd., Ste. 102 & 104, Cape Coral

and Radiology - The Sanctuary

Colonial Center Dr., Ste. 200, Fort Myers

at Sanibel

239-343-0776

239-343-9200

239-343-9400

239-541-7520

239-949-6112

239-468-0070

239-343-7245

239-343-9200

239-415-5473

239-541-7520

Way, Sanibel 33957

at South Pointe

Pointe Blvd., Ste. 600, Fort Myers

The

Center

Fort Myers

- Coconut Point

Coconut Pt., Estero

Myers

Outpatient Rehabilitation Bonita Bay Lifestyle Center 26800 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 300, Bonita Springs 34134

Outpatient Rehabilitation Cape Coral Hospital 605 SE 13th Ct., Cape Coral 33990

CENTERS

Outpatient Rehabilitation at City Center 3114 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 33901

Outpatient Rehabilitation Coconut Point 23450 Via Coconut Pt., Estero 33928

Outpatient Rehabilitation at Creekside Lane 12670 Creekside Ln., Ste. 201, Fort Myers 33919

Outpatient Rehabilitation Gulf Coast Medical Center 13658 Doctors Way, Ste. 250, Fort Myers 33912

Outpatient Rehabilitation HealthPark Commons 16281 Bass Rd., Ste. 200 & 201, Fort Myers 33908

Outpatient Rehabilitation Lehigh Acres 3400 Lee Blvd., Ste. 114 & 115, Lehigh Acres 33971

Rehabilitation Regional Cancer

8925 Colonial Center Dr., Ste. 1001, Fort Myers

Rehabilitation – The

Ste.

Fort

Rehabilitation at Riverwalk 8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd., Ste. 3, Fort

Health

239-495-4495

239-424-2317

239-343-4960

239-468-0075

239-343-3030

239-343-1645

239-343-7244

239-343-1830

239-343-9595

239-343-9460

239-343-8850

at Bonita Health

Ste.

734-8418,

schedule

PhysiciansRegionalMedicalGroup.com.

Physicians Regional Healthcare System

Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier Boulevard 8300 Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Physicians Regional Medical Center - North 1285 Creekside Blvd., Naples 34109.

Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge 6101 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Bariatric Weight Loss & Support Group

Physicians Regional Healthcare System 8300 Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

and Pulmonary Rehab

Physicians Regional Healthcare System 6101 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

239-354-6000

239-260-6631

239-348-4000

239-354-6143

239-304-4888 8340 Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Physicians Regional Medical Group 24231 Walden Center Dr., Bonita Springs 34134

239-304-4888

239-734-8418 1839 San Marco Rd., Marco Island 34145

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Founders Square Dr., Naples 34120

Regional Medical Group

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Regional Medical Group

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

Dermatology

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114 239-734-8418

Family

Physicians Regional Medical Group

San Marco Rd., Marco Island 34145

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

8831 Founders Square Dr., Naples 34120

6376 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Springs

8951 Bonita Beach Rd. SE, Ste. 310, Bonita Springs

Gastroenterology

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Walden Center Dr., Bonita Springs

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

8831 Founders Square Dr., Naples 34120

General Surgery

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

8831 Founders Square Dr., Naples 34120

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Physicians Regional Medical Group

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114 239-734-8418

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Hand

Wrist

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Internal

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

8951 Bonita Beach Rd. SE, Ste. 310,

6376 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

San Marco Rd., Marco Island

8831 Founders Square Dr., Naples

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

Lab (No Appointments Necessary)

Physicians Regional Healthcare System

8831 Founders Square Dr., Naples 34120

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Physicians Regional Healthcare System

8300 Collier Blvd., Naples 34114 (3D & 2D)

239-734-8418

239-348-4000

239-304-4888

6101 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119 (3D & 2D) 239-304-4888

Mended Heart Support Group

Physicians Regional Healthcare System

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Ophthalmology

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Orthopedic Surgery

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Walden Center Dr., Bonita Springs 34134

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Pain

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Walden Center Dr., Bonita Springs

Regional Healthcare System

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Rehabilitation Hospital

Physicians Regional Healthcare System

239-265-7605

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-304-4888

Physicians Regional Healthcare System

Walden Center Dr., Bonita Springs

1839 San Marco Rd., Marco Island 34145

Collier Blvd., Ste. 104, Naples 34114

6003 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

8831 Founders Square Dr., Naples 34120

Physicians

Medical Group

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

Physicians Regional Medical Group

San Marco Rd., Marco Island 34145

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

6376 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Physicians Regional Medical Group

Walden Center Dr., Bonita Springs

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

239-348-4100

239-394-1756

239-354-6491

239-304-4918

239-354-9675

239-348-4000

239-348-4000

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

239-734-8418

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119 239-734-8418

Physicians Regional Medical Group

San Marco Rd., Marco Island 34145

239-354-6501

239-348-4280 4525 Thomasson Dr., Naples 34112

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

239-354-6500 8831 Founders Square Dr., Naples 34120

Collier Blvd., Naples 34114.

239-354-9690

Trusted Aging in Place Professionals

Chrissy and Ryan have been working with seniors and their families in Southwest Florida for 10+ years.

Chrissy was a hospice social worker and Psychotherapist in private practice, specializing in issues of late adulthood before joining the Assisted Living Locator family. We know the family dynamics can be complicated and Ryan’s mediation background is the perfect complement to assist families through these trying times.

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

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

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

Ultimate Resource Healthcare Navigators

Why Us? We are MORE than finding you a place to live.

You might be toying with the idea of moving to senior living, but don’t know where to start. You might have a loved one who would benefit from a senior community or by having a Healthcare Navigator helping hand, but the task of finding the right place or person is a HUGE undertaking. We know that. We have the expertise and healthcare knowledge to help you navigate this maze.

We have resources at our fingertips and have worked in

hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and doctor’s offices. We have the knowledge to stand behind our services.

Call us today for your free consult, tips on medicaid and so much more!

We look forward to providing you with the best service around. We are a local business NOT a franchise so we can help you anywhere in the U.S.

Editor’s Note: Article submitted by Ultimate Resource Healthcare Navigators. They can be reached at www.ultimateresourcehn. com, 239-994-8116, or emailed at intake@ultimateresourcehn.com.

INSURANCE

LASIK

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Via Del Rey, Bonita Springs 34134

112 Del Prado North, Cape Coral 33909

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6091 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers 33919

New Hampshire Ct., Fort Myers 33908

First St., Fort Myers 33901

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239-466-2020

Summerlin Square Dr., Fort Myers Beach 33931

Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres 33971

Piper Blvd., Unit 1, Naples 34110

LEGAL

LEE

1700 Monroe St.,

Main St.,

Office

Office

Myers

Ave., Ste.

Myers

Myers

Main

Myers

239-466-2020

239-368-3838

239-594-7636

COLLIER COUNTY

NAPLES

Services

Collier County Bar Association Referrals

3315 E Tamiami Trl., Ste. 505, Naples 34112

Collier County State Attorney’s Office

3315 E Tamiami Trl., Ste. 602, Naples 34112

Legal Aid Service of Collier County 4436 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples 34112

NATIONAL

AARP Member Relations

Florida Bar

LIBRARIES

LEE COUNTY

Lee County Library

866-966-7226

239-252-8138

239-252-8470

239-775-4555

888-687-2277

800-342-8011

Administrative Offices, 2345 Union St., Fort Myers 33901 239-533-4800

Bonita Springs, 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs 34135

Books by Mail, 1651 Lee St., Fort Myers 33901

Cape Coral, 921 SW 39th Terr., Cape Coral 33914

239-533-4441

239-533-4860 Bookmobile, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero 33928

239-533-4444

239-533-4500

Captiva Memorial, 11560 Chapin Ln., Captiva 33924

239-533-4150

239-533-4890 Dunbar Jupiter Hammon, 3095 Blount St., Fort Myers 33916

239-533-4200 Fort Myers, 2450 First St., Fort Myers 33901

East County, 881 Gunnery Rd. N., Lehigh Acres 33971

239-533-4600 Johann Fust, 1040 W 10th St., Boca Grande 33921

941-964-2488 Lakes Regional, 15290 Bass Rd., Fort Myers 33919

239-533-4000 N. Fort Myers, 2001 N. Tamiami Trl., N. Fort Myers 33903

239-533-4700

239-533-4320 N.W. Regional, 519 Chiquita Blvd. N., Cape Coral 33993

Pine Island, 10701 Russell Rd., Bokeelia 33922

239-533-4350 Riverdale, 2421 Buckingham Rd., Fort Myers 33905

South County Regional, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero

Victor Yingst Memorial Library 2115 Second St., Fort Myers 39901

239-533-4780

239-533-4400 Talking Books Library, 1651 Lee St., Fort Myers

239-479-4636

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND

COLLIER COUNTY

Collier County Library

East Naples, 8787 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples 34113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-7140 Estates, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples 34120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-7109 Everglades, 102 Copeland Ave. N., Everglades City 34139 . . . . . . . . 239-695-2511

Friends of the Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples 34102 . . . . . . . . . . . 239-262-8135 Golden Gate, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples 34116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-4542 Headquarters, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples 34109 . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-7311 Immokalee, 417 N. First St., Immokalee 34142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-7073 Marco Island, 210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island 34145 . . . . . . . . 239-252-7064 Naples Regional, 650 Central Ave., Naples 34102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-5135 South Regional, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples 34113 . . . . . . . . . 239-252-7542 Vanderbilt Beach, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples 34108 . . . . . . . 239-252-7160

LIFELONG LEARNING

FGCU Academy (Courses available in Lee & Collier counties) . . . . . 239-434-4737 This is a part of Florida Gulf Coast University, based on the premise that learning should never stop, that keeping the mind intellectually, creatively and culturally active fundamentally enhances quality of life. For citizens 50 years old and over.

SBB University

https://seniorsbluebook.com/

Britton G. Swank, P.A. (ad p25)

Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Ste. 4, Fort

Jo-Anne Jeffreys, Elder Law Attorney (ad p40)

5th Ave. S., Ste. 526, Naples

Kelly L. Fayer, P.A. (ad p26-27)

World Plaza Ln., Ste. 2, Fort Myers

Kotler Law Firm, P.L. (ad p28)

Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 200, Naples

Kushi Law Firm, P.A. (ad p42)

Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 300,

Osterhout & McKinney, P.A. (ad p41)

Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 200,

Seago Ln., Fort Myers

Safe Harbor Law Firm (ad p42)

Trails Edge Blvd., Ste.

The Dorcey Law Firm (ad p43)

6 Mile

Ste.

Be Mind-Boggling

&/or

Assisted Liv-

the full article, visit SBB Online.

Hilary for

Difference. 941-993-0087

Network (ad p93)

Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers

New Brittany Blvd., Ste. 32, Fort Myers

Hope Clubhouse (ad p23, 88,173)

Broadway Ave., Fort Myers

National Alliance On Mental Illness

Concourse Dr., Ste. 300, Fort Myers

Lee Health – Behavioral Health (ad p58-65, 94-95)

New Brittany Blvd., Fort Myers

Park Royal Hospital (ad p21)

Park Royal Dr., Fort Myers

Pathways of Hope – Bereavement Support Group

Health Park Cir., Fort Myers

Care

239-939-5504

866-659-7771

239-337-9024

239-343-9180

239-985-2700, Option 1

239-482-4673

Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 33990

239-275-3222

239-275-3222 2789 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers 33905

Tamiami Trl. E.,

Bathey Ln.,

6th Ave. W., Naples

Mental Health Association of SWFL 2335 9th St., Ste. 404, Naples

National Alliance On

College Pkwy., Ste.

Project Help – Crisis

Fort

Horseshoe Dr. N., Bldg B, Ste.

239-793-0059

239-455-8500

866-287-6984

239-261-5405

239-260-7300

THE IMPORTANCE OF USING A MOBILITY AID

The Importance of Using a Mobility Aid

Is it harder for you to get around and perform activities of daily living, such as cook, clean, dress, and bathe? Have you fallen recently? This could be a sign to start investigating how the use of a Mobility Aid could benefit you.

According to The University of California, “Just over 6.8 million community-resident Americans use assistive devices to help them with mobility,” and a majority of mobility device users are over the age of 65. Ergo, don’t be afraid or embarrassed by your need for a mobility aids.

Mobility devices can assist you in maintaining self-confidence, reduce your fall risk, and help you remain

independent. They come in a variety of forms, styles, and functions.

Choosing the right aid can make all the difference in your daily life. That’s why choosing the right provider is of the upmost importance.

At Mobility City we have almost 40 years of home medical equipment experience, and focus on helping clients enjoy clean, dependable, and mechanically safe mobility equipment.

Mobility City is passionate about assisting clients and matching mobility aids to specific needs in order to maximize independence. Give us a call today at 239-341-4300 to learn more!

BAANCE THERAPY CAN REDUCE FALLS RISK AND HELP OVERCOME

Balance Therapy Can Reduce Falls Risk and Help Overcome Dizziness

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

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

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

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

patients appropriately to achieve the best possible results with balance and vestibular function without the patient having a fear of falling.

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

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

NORTH PORT

13871 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287

P: 941.423.5668

PORT CHARLOTTE

17751 Murdock Circle #E Port Charlotte, FL 33948

P: 941.743.8700

PUNTA GORDA

900 Tamiami Trail #111 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 P: 941.347.3650

NORTH FORT MYERS

16251 N Cleveland Ave. #3 Fort Myers, FL 33903

239.731.6222

FORT MYERS (METRO)

13010 Metro Pkwy. Fort Myers, FL 33966

239.561.5616

WEST FORT MYERS

15620 McGregor Blvd. #115 Fort Myers, FL 33908

239.454.6262

SANIBEL 4301 Sanibel Captiva Rd. Sanibel, FL 33957 P: 239.395.1097

BONITA SPRINGS

25241 Elementary Way Bonita Springs, FL 34135 P: 239.947.4184

EAST NAPLES

12250 Tamiami Trail E. #102 East Naples, FL 34113 P: 239.417.0027

DOWNTOWN NAPLES

661 Goodlette Rd. N. #101 Naples, FL 34102 P: 239.261.4592

IMPERIAL (NAPLES) 12840 Tamiami Trail N. #200 Naples, FL 34110 P: 239.592.5500

EAST FORT MYERS

10676 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913 P: 239.465.4880

SOUTH FORT MYERS

18070 S Tamiami Trail #15 Fort Myers, FL 33908 P: 239.344.4448

FALLS

FYZICAL (ad p90-91) cont’d West Fort Myers: 15620 McGregor Blvd., Ste. 115, Fort Myers 33908

239- 454-6262 South Fort Myers: 18070 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 15, Fort Myers 33908

Imperial: 12840 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 200, Naples 34110

Downtown Naples: 661 Goodlette Rd. N., Ste. 101, Naples 34102

North Fort Myers: 18900 N. Tamiami Trl., Ste. A5, North Fort Myers 33903

Lee

Physicians

239-561-1177

239-592-5500 or 239-592-1614

239-261-4592

or 239-261-0716

239-731-6222 or 239-731-6555

LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP: SPECIALTY CARE FOR EVERY

Lee Physician Group:

Specialty Care for Every Condition

“You need to see a specialist.”

That might sound scary at first — but part of serving the community is making sure the next step on your care journey inspires confidence. After all, our specialists have a razor-sharp focus. They’ve trained their whole lives for this.

Armed with that training as well as life-changing experiences at some of the top medical schools and hospitals in the country, Lee Health specialists dive into the details and take the reins after a primary care diagnosis.

Cardiology and Shipley Cardiothoracic Center

Heart disease continues to top lists of health concerns, so our cardiac experts push the envelope with revolutionary techniques – including non-invasive surgical options – that you can’t find anywhere else. We also have cardiology offices throughout Lee County that address heart failure, heart disease, rhythm issues such as A-fib and more.

Orthopedics

The LPG orthopedic team helps you age in a happy and healthy way. From diagnosis through recovery, LPG orthopedics makes sure your muscles, bones, and joints keep up with your active lifestyle.

Outpatient Imaging

Convenient procedures at outpatient locations across Lee County. Services include open MRIs, digital imaging, interventional radiology, ultrasounds, and more.

Cancer Care

Patients living with cancer have complex needs that go beyond medical

treatment. Our specialists at the Regional Cancer Center in Fort Myers, as well as oncologists at physician offices and clinics, go the extra mile to provide the latest treatment, whenever and however you need it.

Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine

Stress, anxiety and depression take their toll, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our outpatient office in South Fort Myers provides diagnosis and treatment including medication management and therapy. Our addiction medicine team at the same location helps with alcohol or drug dependency. Rehabilitation Physical, occupational, speech, and cardiac therapy at multiple locations no matter where you are on your path to recovery after illness or surgery.

Urology

Treatment and surgery for simple and complex issues such as general urology complaints as well as specialty care for prostate issues, infections, cancer, incontinence, and more.

So Much More Endocrinology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, pulmonology, OB/GYN, geriatric and memory care, palliative care, pain medicine, infectious diseases, allergy and immunology – the truth is, Lee Health has the resources, the expertise, and the technology to help you with all of your healthcare needs.

We invite you to visit leehealth.org for a complete list of specialties. Just search for what you are interested in or go to leehealth.org/our-services.

Birds of a Feather

We lead the nation in the quality of care we deliver to patients of Medicare age.

We are committed to providing our patients with the best value in healthcare by o ering Welcome to Medicare Visits, Annual Wellness Visits and all important preventive services.

Establish with our primary-care providers and connect to a healthier life today.

Specializing in Medicare Quality Programs

PODIATRY

Sunshine State Podiatry (ad p100)

24830 Burnt Pine Dr., Ste. 3, Bonita Springs 34134

RESOURCES

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Amy McGarry Law (ad p40)

1708 Cape Coral Pkwy., W. Ste. 7, Cape Coral 33914

Britton G. Swank, P.A. (ad p25)

10175 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Ste. 4, Fort Myers 33966

.

.

239-703-9301

Jo-Anne Jeffreys, Elder Law Attorney (ad p40)

500 5th Ave. S., Ste. 526, Naples 34102

Kelly L. Fayer, P.A. (ad p26-27)

12601 World Plaza Ln., Ste. 2, Fort Myers 33907

Kotler Law Firm, P.L. (ad p28)

. . . . . . . .

. . . .

239-945-3883

. . . . . . . 239-208-3040

239-260-4384

239-415-3434

999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 200, Naples 34108

Kushi Law Firm, P.A. (ad p42)

3003 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 300, Naples 34103

Osterhout & McKinney, P.A. (ad p41)

239-325-2333

239-529-8731

999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 200, Naples 34108

Safe Harbor Law Firm (ad p42)

28901 Trails Edge Blvd., Ste. 204, Bonita Springs 34134

The Dorcey Law Firm (ad p43)

10181 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy., Ste. C, Fort Myers

239-939-4888

239-325-2179 3783 Seago Ln., Fort Myers FL 33901

239-317-3116

239-418-0169

TARYN CAFIERO, REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST

Taryn Cafiero, Real Estate Specialist

I would never have imagined that my life experience would enable me to be of service to others well beyond my skill set and credentials as a Realtor.

I draw from my own experience of sudden, unexpected, and challenging life events to bring my clients a unique depth of expertise, compassion, and empathy. As a widow, I did not have the benefit of a trusted team to help me when my life changed overnight.

Beyond the emotional devastation of losing my spouse, I had to sell my home and downsize. I was now a single mother with two young children in the midst of a battle with breast cancer.

I was not prepared for the legal expense and process of probate or bankruptcy. I am a survivor, but it took years for me to overcome the losses. If I had been prepared, I could have avoided so much grief.

My parents had discussed the option of moving to a senior community some years earlier, but my dad decided they would take care of each other as they aged. They had no plan and were not prepared for what came next. My father developed an advanced case of Parkinson’s disease that seemed to move faster than we could. His condition deteriorated rapidly and he needed 24/7 care. My mother also had a heart condition and could not manage dad’s needs. Outside help was not enough. It became dangerous and we were frantic to find placement but no place could take him.

My mother, in a state of absolute exhaustion, called hospice for respite care. They took care of dad for what was his final days. He passed away in hospice care 5 days later.

From 2019 to 2022 one health scare after another befell my mom. Blessed with four children, she was able to rely on us as we took care of her for weeks and months at a time. Unified and exhausted, we realized we needed help.

Mom agreed to sell her home of 20 years and move to a Senior Community and we found a beautiful place that suited all her needs for independent living.

I was able to sell her home quickly and take advantage of the substantial increase in market value. She now has a trusted attorney and financial planner and has “her plan in place”.

RELYING ON EXPERIENCE

Knowledge is power and I have a lot of experience that differentiates me from my peers. I have genuine empathy and compassion for my clients’ personal situation and needs.

I consider my service to be ‘concierge’ in scope and am there for my clients every step of the way. Together, with a trusted network of compassionate and caring service providers, we will navigate the practical details of downsizing, buying, selling, and moving. I am the person you can rely on to represent your best interests.

My 15 years of experience representing both buyers and sellers has enabled me to earn numerous designations and a vast knowledge of the Naples real estate market. But, most importantly, I am a Certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and a Certified Real Estate Probate Specialist (CPRES). I am here to help. “Taryn has helped us in so many ways, she is a Rain Maker” ~Stephen Ladd

Bonita Senior Center (ad p107)

City of Bonita Springs Parks & Recreation 26740 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs 34135

Collier Museum at Government Center 3331 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples 34112

239-919-2295

239-992-2556

239-252-8476

Crestwood Circus Ranch 941-500-9559

Olde Tyme Traveling Menagerie, A 501(c)(3) non-profit, senior program, that will bring animals to communities for events! www.crestwoodcircusranch.com

Estero Park & Recreation Center (Senior Recreation Program) 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero 33928

a wide variety of activities.

Fort Myers Recreation Division 1820 Hendry St. (corner of Dr. MLK Blvd.), Fort Myers 33901

a wide variety of classes.

Fort Myers Beach Community Pool 2600 Oak St., Fort Myers Beach 33931

The Foster Grandparent Program (ad p141) 2607 Dr. Ella Piper Way, Fort Myers 33916

239-533-1470

239-321-7530

239-463-5759

239-332-5346

The Foster Grandparent Program of SW Florida, part of the Dr. Piper Center for Social Services, Inc. in Fort Myers, needs senior volunteers, 55 years old or over, to become foster grandparents and tutor/mentor children in the classroom in elementary schools, and Head Start Centers.

Collier Senior Center Golden Gate 4898 Coronado Pkwy., Naples 34116

Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch 1215 Roberts Ave. W., Immokalee 34142

Island Seniors - Center 4 Life 3380 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel

239-252-4541

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND

Annual membership is $20. A sampling of activities include aerobics, kayaking, yoga, card games, theater parties, day trips, technology classes, leisure lunches, health and finance seminars, cruises, and more.

Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach 33931 . . . . . . 239-765-0865 Explore the natural treasures of Fort Myers Beach through guided walks along the shore of Mound House.

RSVP-Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

3339 E. Tamiami Trl., Bldg. H, Ste. 213, Naples 34112 . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-5713

A federally funded program which partners with over 70 non-profit agencies to recruit, retain and recognize community volunteers. The program is designed to serve persons 55+ who wish to volunteer their time and talents in a meaningful and measurable way. There is no cost for membership and volunteers receive several benefits. For information please contact the RSVP office.

San Carlos Community Pool 8208 Sanibel Blvd., Fort Myers 33967. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-267-6002

Annual membership $75. Water aerobics, arthritis exercise and more. The Mound House 451 Connecticut Rd., Fort Myers Beach 33931 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-765-0865

YMCA (ad p49)

YMCA Rd., Naples 34109

239-394-9622

239-597-3148 101 Sand Hill St., Marco Island 34145.

COUNTY

BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Senior Center (ad p107)

Springs Recreation Center 26740 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs 34135

CAPE CORAL

Lake Kennedy Center (ad p108) 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral 33991

Tony Rotino Senior Center 5817 Driftwood Pkwy., Cape Coral 33904

ESTERO Estero Park and Recreation Center 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero 33928

FORT MYERS

of Fort Myers Recreation Division 1820 Hendry St., Fort Myers 33901

ENRICH Senior Center of South Fort Myers 15840 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 33908

239-919-2295

239-992-2556

239-574-0575

239-574-0807

239-533-1470

239-321-7530

239-437-7963 (Meeting at Peace Lutheran Church)

Lee County Parks & Rec. Administration Office Terry Park, 3410 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers

239-533-7275 North Fort Myers Recreation Center 2000 North Recreation Park Way, N. Fort Myers

239-533-7200 San Carlos Community Pool 8208 Sanibel Blvd., Fort Myers 33967.

Hatchee Recreation Center 16760 Bass Rd., Fort Myers

FORT MYERS BEACH

Oaks Recreational Center 2731 Oak St., Fort Myers Beach

RESOURCES AND

SENIOR CENTERS / RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

LEHIGH ACRES

Lehigh Acres Senior Center 219 Plaza Dr., Lehigh Acres 33936

SANIBEL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-369-5355

Island Seniors - Center 4 Life 3380 Sanibel Captiva Rd., Sanibel 33957

COLLIER COUNTY

Collier Senior Center Golden Gate 4898 Coronado Pkwy., Naples 34116

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-472-5743

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-4541

Naples Senior Center 5025 Costello Dr., Ste. 201, Naples 34103

Norris Community Center 755 8th Ave. S., Naples 34102

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-325-4444

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-213-3058

North Collier Regional Park Center 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples 34109

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-4000

YMCA (ad p49) 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples 34109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-597-3148 101 Sand Hill St., Marco Island 34145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-394-9622

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS

LEE COUNTY

American Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-227-2345

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida 2830 Winkler Ave., Ste. 112, Fort Myers 33916

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-652-6900

CAMEO of Lee County (ad p111)

CAMEO of Lee County is a group of individuals who are dedicated to the betterment of the lives of seniors in SWFL. Formed over ten years ago, CAMEO (Cooperative Associates Marketing Elderly Options) consists of members who represent the many different private and public services and businesses that serve the senior community. To learn more

Center for Independent Living - Gulf Coast 7011 Cypress Ter., Ste. 103, Fort Myers 33907

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

239-260-4575

RESOURCES AND

Dr. Piper Center for Social Services (ad p141) 2607 Dr. Ella Piper Way, Fort Myers FL 33916 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-332-5346 www.DrPiperCenter.Org Elder Helpline – SHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-963-5337

Fort Myers Vet Center

2891 Center Pointe Dr., Ste. 100, Fort Myers 33916 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-652-1861

Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties 9701 Commerce Center Ct., Fort Myers 33908 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-481-4449

LEAPP – Lee Elder Abuse Prevention Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . 211 United Way

Long Term Care Ombudsman

2295 Victoria Ave., Ste. 152, Fort Myers 33901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-338-2563

United Way Helpline (Provides information, referral & assessment services) 7273 Concourse Dr., Fort Myers 33908. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-433-2000

COLLIER COUNTY

American Legion, 2296 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples 34112 . . . . . . . . . 239-774-4707

Collier County Services for Seniors (Human Services) )

3339 Tamiami Trl. E., Ste. 211, Naples 34112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-2273

Collier Senior Center 4898 Coronado Pkwy., Naples 34116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-4541 Visit us at www.collierseniorcenter.org for more information. Collier Community Foundation 1110 Pine Ridge Rd., Ste. 200, Naples 34108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-649-5000

Collier County Sheriff’s Office - Victim & Senior Advocacy Unit

3319 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples 34112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-0230

Collier County Veterans Services 3339 Tamiami Trl. E., Bldg. H, Ste. 212, Naples 34112

. . . . . . . . . . 239-252-8387

Long Term Care Ombudsman (Advocates for residents of long-term care) 2295 Victoria Ave., Ste. 152, Fort Myers 33901

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-338-2563

Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S., Naples 34102 . . . . . 239-261-8164

Naples Interagency (ad p113)

Naples Interagency is an extended network of professionals in the senior healthcare industry who’s mission is to provide scholarships to healthcare students to further their career paths in Collier County. This is particularly important to aid with the staffing crisis in the healthcare/senior care industry. To learn more, visit https://www.naplesinteragency.com/about

COUNTY

S HEALTHCARE

Interagency is a member-based

organization for individuals in

human services supporting local seniors in Collier County.

Our mission, through the strength of our growing alliance and extended network in the senior

industry, is to provide

to

to either enter or further their

paths here in Collier County.

RESOURCES AND

Sheriff’s Office Senior Advocacy Unit 3319 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples 34112

The Naples Civitan Club

. . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-0230

. 239-774-2623

Social and educational meetings held each month.

UNITED WAY of Collier and the Keys 9015 Strada Stell Ct., Ste. 204, Naples 34109

NATIONAL

AARP

. . . .

Agency for Health Care Administration

Eldercare Locator

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-261-7112

. 888-687-2277

. . .

. . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . .

. 888-419-3456

. . . . . . . . . 800-677-1116

Florida Department of Elder Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850-414-2000

Florida Dept of Financial Services Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-693-5236

Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

National

800-633-4227

800-424-9046

ALZHEIMER’S

Alzheimer’s Association FL Gulf Coast Chapter (ad p119) 9240 Bonita Beach Rd., Ste. 1101, Bonita Springs 34135

800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Support Network (ad p121) 1421 Pine Ridge Rd., Ste. 100 Naples 34109

239-262-8388

Neuropsychiatric Research Center of SW Florida (ad p36) 14271 Metropolis Ave., Ste. A, Fort Myers 33912

239-939-7777

The Dubin Center (ad p123) 12685 New Brittany Blvd, Fort Myers 33907

AMPUTEES

Lee Health - Trauma Survivor Support Group (ad p58-65, 94-95)

Miracle Limbs - Courage in Motion 6017 Pine Ridge Rd., Ste. 303, Naples 34119

APHASIA

Lee Health – Aphasia Group (ad p58-65, 94-95)

ARTHRITIS

Arthritis Foundation 14499 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Ste. 139, Tampa 33618

. . . . . .

239-437-3007

239-343-2561

239-571-4956

239-424-3572

. . . . . . . . . 800-283-7800

FL Region, 400 Hibiscus St., Ste. 100, W. Palm Beach 33401

Lee

561-833-1133

239-424-3765

888-484-AVOW

RESOURCES

VITAS (ad p171) 4415 Metro Pkwy., Ste. 110, Fort Myers 33916

863-301-5450 4980 Tamiami Trl. N., Unit 102, Naples 34103 239-649-2300

BONE HEALTH American Bone Health

BRAIN INJURIES

Lee Health – Trauma Survivor Support Group (ad pp58-65, 94-95)

888-266-3015

239-529-5284

239-343-2561 Miracles Among Us

BREAST CANCER

CAN - Cancer Alliance of Naples 3384 Woods Edge Cir.., Ste. 102, Bonita Springs 34134

239-634-4673 Wednesdays 2-3:30pm with Ellen Harris

CancerCare

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-813-4673

Cancer Support Group

Unity Church, 2000 Unity Way, Naples 34112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-261-5848

First Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm

Florida Breast Cancer Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-644-3222

Neighborhood Health Clinic 88 12th St. N., Ste. 100, Naples 34102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-529-2255

Clinic provides breast cancer screenings and education. Partners in Care, 2234 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 33907 . . . . . . . 239-936-3756

Radiology Regional Center 6140 Winker Rd., Fort Myers 33919 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-936-2316

Lee Health (ad p58-65, 94-95)

Bladder Cancer Support Group

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-992-4809

Blood Cancer Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-955-4572

Brain Tumor Support Group

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-343-9510

Breast Cancer Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-343-9549

Colorectal Cancer Support Group 239-343-9502

Gastro-Esophageal Cancer Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-343-9502

Multiple Myeloma Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-940-9087

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-343-1645

Pancreatic & Biliary Cancer Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-343-9502

Thyroid Cancer Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-590-0797

Lee Health Regional Cancer Center 8931 Colonial Center Dr., Fort Myers 33905 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-343-9500

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-534-0090

Moffitt Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-663-3488

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-565-9771

Partners for Breast Cancer Care, Inc. 9470 Healthpark Cir., Fort Myers 33908

Susan G. Komen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-454-8583

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-465-6636

p58-65,

Lee Health (ad p58-65, 94-95)

Cardiac Connection

RESOURCES AND

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-495-4475

Mended Hearts National Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-461-0980

LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE

The Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Assoc - Florida Chapter 888-257-1717

LUNG DISEASE

American Lung Association of SW Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 813-712-2307

Lee Health (ad p58-65, 94-95) Huffers and Puffers

. . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-343-3520

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-875-5732

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

MS Center of

800-763-5760

We

SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

Sickle Cell Disease of America, Inc

STROKE

American Heart & Stroke Association

Lee Health (ad p58-65, 94-95)

Stroke Support Group, Lee Memorial Hospital

Support Group, Cape Coral Hospital

Miracles Among Us

NCH Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging & Rehab

NCH - Stroke Support Group

Health Park Blvd., Naples

Stroke Care – Physicians Regional Medical Group (listings p66-69, 134-135)

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 34119

Stroke Support Group - Stroke Recovery Foundation, Inc.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

950 6th Ave. N., Naples 34102

Park Royal Hospital (ad p21)

Park Royal Dr., Fort Myers

Care (for Adults-Detox)

Evans Ave., Fort Myers

St Matthew’s House, 2001 Airport Rd. S., Naples 34112

Lee Health

(ad p58-65, 94-95)

Dr. Piper Center for

Dr. Ella Piper Way,

The Senior Employment Program

800-421-8453

239-495-4900

239-343-3493

239-424-3210

239-529-5284

239-624-5752

239-624-1587

239-348-4286

239-254-8266

866-287-6984

Option 1

239-774-0500

to

income

training enables

to full or part-time

www.DrPiperCenter.Org

Assisted

Assisted

Great

Florida

Hawley-Holt

Naples

Oasis

. . .

239-207-6779

239-936-5441

239-290-0726

203-631-1737

239-218-7739

239-450-0454

Mild forgetfulness is a normal part of aging for everyone. However, there is a difference between forgetting to pay a bill on time and being unable to take care of your own finances. Forgetting to turn off a light is okay, but failing to turn off the stove or running water is dangerous.

Dementia is the general term for an impaired ability to remember, think or make decisions in a way that interferes with everyday life. Dementia itself is not a disease, but the result of other diseases, conditions, or injuries. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease, currently affecting about 5.7 million seniors in the US.

SIGNS OF DEMENTIA

Seniors with dementia often have difficulties with communication, memory, attention, judgment, problem-solving, and visual perception.

Some behavioral signs of dementia might include getting lost in one’s own neighborhood, forgetting old memories and loved ones’ names, and failing to complete everyday tasks independently.

WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?

If you or a loved one have Alzhei

mer’s or dementia, Florida Senior Consulting can find you the support you need, whether it be in-home care, community living options, or specialized memory care. Not only that, but we also stay connected with you for up to 90 days after move-in to assure your ongoing quality of care. No matter your condition, senior living should be on your terms. Call Florida Senior Consulting today to learn your next best step.

Editor’s Note: For peace of mind about your loved one’s safety, call Florida Senior Consulting at (800) 969-7176 or send an email to info@FloridaSeniorConsulting.com.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND WHAT SHOULD YOU DO ABOUT THEM?

Dementia: What Are the Signs and What Should You Do About Them?

EMERGENCIES REQUIRE TIMELY CARE

Emergencies Require Timely Care

During the pandemic, many of us changed our habits and actions to be more health conscientious, but one thing still remains the same- we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke.

Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue.

Physicians Regional Healthcare System has deep resources ready to support diagnosis and intervention in the event of heart attack or stroke. Both hospital campuses are comprehensive cardiac and stroke centers enabling us to treat the most complex heart attack and stroke cases. Our cardiac care teams provide complete heart care services for patients throughout the area. We offer a wide range of services and treatments, from lifesaving procedures to education on a heart healthy lifestyle. Treatment is available for conditions ranging from heart failure to heart attack and vascular disease and beyond.

Physicians Regional Collier Blvd. and Physicians Regional Pine Ridge are both recognized as 24/7 STEMI-receiving facilities, providing around-theclock treatment for patients experiencing chest pain and other cardiology emergencies.

STEMI stands for ST-elevation myocardial infarction, a severe heart attack caused by clotting in one or more arteries, and is a time-dependent, life-threatening condition requiring rapid recognition, diagnosis and treatment. The cardiac program gives patients local access to a team of specialists

from emergency management services, emergency department, and cath lab to floor nurses, board-certified and fellowship trained cardiac physicians and advanced practice nurses providing rapid response, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in an environment that is dedicated to cardiac care.

Our stroke team is part of an elite group of professionals that provide advanced care to patients presenting with severe types of strokes. We offer a higher level of treatment and specialized care in the spectrum of diagnostic studies, treatments, procedures, prevention, and rehabilitation resources.

Physicians Regional Pine Ridge is a joint commission thrombectomy capable stroke center. PRHS has also received the American Heart Association’s Get With The GuidelinesStroke Quality Achievement Award for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Both Physicians Regional Pine and Physicians Regional Collier are primary stroke centers.

Physicians Regional Healthcare System encourages patients to not put off medical care and seek help if needed. Calling 9-1-1 for an ambulance is the best action rather than trying to drive to the hospital yourself when you of someone you are with experiences heart attack or stroke symptoms. EMS crews are trained to care for patients experiencing heart attack and stroke, so you’ll get medical care sooner.

Editor’s Note: To learn more about our Cardiac or Stroke programs, please visit www. physiciansregional.com or call 855-85-GREAT.

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you

CONVENIENT URGENT CARE, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

Physicians Regional Medical Group now has convenient urgent care locations closer to you. From Marco Island to Founders Square in North Naples, we make it easy for you to be seen with no appointment needed. We offer a variety of services, including treatment for cold, flu, sore throat, animal bites, urinary infections, sprains, and much more.

Marco Island

1839 San Marco Rd., Marco Island

Mon. - Fri. • 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. East Naples 4525 Thomasson Dr., Naples Daily • 7a.m.- 7p.m.

Pine Ridge Medical Office Bldg.

6376 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples Mon. - Fri. • 7a.m.- 7p.m.

Founders Square 8831 Founders Square Dr., Naples Mon. - Fri. • 7a.m.- 7p.m.

RESOURCES AND

Collier County Veterans Services 3339 E. Tamiami Trl., Bldg. H, Ste. 212, Naples 34112 . . . . . . . . . . . 239-252-8387

Hearts & Homes for Veterans, Inc. 2230 Alicia St., Fort Myers 33901

Platinum Benefit

Hilary Hayes

NATIONAL

of

Debt

Health

. 239-674-1719

941-993-0087

888-442-4551

800-827-0648

877-222-8387

800-929-8387

800-669-8477

800-827-1000

239-466-3111

First St., Fort Myers 33901

Summerlin Square Dr., Fort Myers Beach 33931

Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres 33971

239-466-2020

239-368-3838

Since 1985, the physicians at Snead Eye Group have been providing Southwest Florida the best vision care possible at every stage of life.

Starting around age 40, a more detailed look into retina health and cataracts development is advised. Cataracts affect more than 24.4 million Americans over 40 and by the age of 75, approximately half of all Americans have cataracts.

Age and vision changes will lead to learning more about cataract surgery.  Snead Eye Group’s expert doctors will guide you through every stage. From comprehensive eye exams,

replacement lenses, IOL, and recovery, We’re here for you every step of the way. Dr. Brad Snead is committed to offering you laser enhanced cataract surgery, advanced technology lens options like Panoptix and Vivity and our skilled surgical team for superior surgical outcomes.

We guarantee the best way to see the areas of Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, & Cape Coral is with crisp, clear vision.

Editor’s Note: Article submitted by Snead Eye Group. To contact Snead, call 239-4290881 or visit us online at SneadEye.com

RESOURCES AND

Division of Blind Services 5256 Summerlin Commons Way, Ste. 201, Fort Myers 33907

Lighthouse of SWFL in Lee County 35 West Mariana Ave., North Fort Myers 33903

. . . . 239-278-7130

.

239-533-4780

239-997-7797 Talking Books 1651 Lee St., Fort Myers 33901

COLLIER COUNTY

Lighthouse of Collier, Inc - Center for Blindness & Vision Loss 2685 Horseshoe Dr. S., Ste. 211, Naples 34104 239-430-3934

NATIONAL

American Council of the Blind

APH Connect Center

Braille Institute

Choice

EyeCare

-

800-424-8666

800-232-5463

. . . . . . . . . 800-272-4553

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-724-6423

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-887-6327

Florida Council of the Blind – Project Insight . . . . . . . . . . . . .

800-267-4448

800-683-5555

800-424-8567

800-284-4422

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Senior Companion Program provides volunteer opportunities for people age 55 and older. They serve frail elderly individuals, especially those who are homebound and generally living alone, as well as providing respite care to relieve live-in caretakers for short periods of time.  Volunteers taking care of simple chores, running errands, and offering a connection with the outside world are often the essential services that keep the elderly from premature institutionalization.

Hope Healthcare Services (ad p23,88,173) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-482-4673

Parkinson Association of SW Florida (ad p125) 5926 Premier Way, Ste. 114, Naples 34109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-417-3465

LEE COUNTY

American Red Cross 7051 Cypress Ter., Ste. 110, Fort Myers 33907 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-278-3401

ARC - Animal Refuge Center 18011 Old Bayshore Rd., North Fort Myers 33917 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-731-3535

The Bailey - Matthews National Shell Museum 3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd., Sanibel 33957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-395-2233

Bonita Springs Lions Eye Clinic 10322 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs 34135 239-498-3937

Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 2295 Victoria Ave., Ste. 152, Fort Myers 33901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-338-2563

Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc 2266 Second St., Fort Myers 33901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-337-0433

Goodwill Employment Services 5100 Tice St., N. Fort Myers 33905

Hope Clubhouse (ad p23,88,173) 3602 Broadway Ave., Fort Myers 33901

239-995-2106 x2254

239-985-6400 or 866-659-7771

Please volunteer your time and talents…Hope Clubhouse is a community resource that fills a significant gap in opportunities available for people living with mental illness in SWFL. We offer opportunities for meaningful work, education, friendship and access to housing in a supportive, caring, dignified and respectful community setting. By volunteering, you may help members develop hope for recovery and achievement of their full human potential.

Interfaith Charities of South Lee 17592 Rockefeller Cir., Fort Myers 33967

LEAPP – Lee Elder Abuse Prevention Partnership

239-267-3510

United Way

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND

Lee Health (ad p58-65, 94-95)

Cape Coral Hospital

Gulf Coast Medical Center

HealthPark Medical Center

Lee Memorial Hospital

239-343-5035

239-424-2411 Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida

239-343-0636

239-424-2411

239-343-2388

Make A Wish Foundation 3655 Bonita Beach Rd., Ste. 3, Bonita Springs 34134 239-992-9474

Meals On Wheels

Mental Health Association of SWFL 2335 9th St. N., Ste. 404, Naples 34103

Partners in Care

2234 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 33907

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-337-1055

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-261-5405

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-936-3756

Senior Friendship Centers (ad p127)

5272 Summerlin Commons Way, Ste. 604, Fort Myers 33907

The Dubin Center (ad p123)

Brittany Blvd,

Wish Foundation

Myers 33907

by contacting Melanie Jackson.

239-275-1881

out

info

Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples - CMON Program

239-260-1718

of Collier, Inc. - Center for Blindness & Vision Loss 2685 Horseshoe Dr. S., Ste. 211, Naples 34104

239-430-3934

Literacy Volunteers of Collier County 8833 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples 34113 239-262-4448 x304

Lorenzo Walker Technical College 3702 Estey Ave., Naples 34104

Make-A-Wish Foundation (Also serving Collier County) 3655 Bonita Beach Rd., Ste. 3, Bonita Springs 34134

MS Center of SW Florida

Woods Edge Cir., #103, Bonita Springs 34134

Miracle Limbs - Courage in Motion 6017 Pine Ridge Rd., Ste. 303, Naples 34119

MS Home of SWFL 3430 Poinsettia Ave., Naples 34104

NCH Baker Hospital Downtown 350 7th St. N., Naples 34102

North Naples Hospital 11190 Health Park

239-377-0900

239-992-9474

239-319-0904

239-571-4956

800-763-5760

239-436-5200

239-624-5000

WEALTH

Independent

Dianne Odom

OneGroup

Alicia Farman

Advisors (ad p46)

239-333-0490

989-600-3398

Siena Wealth Advisory Group

999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 200, Naples 34108

WILLS & TRUSTS

Amy McGarry Law (ad p40)

1708 Cape Coral Pkwy. W., Ste. 7, Cape Coral 33914

Britton G. Swank, P.A. (ad p25)

. . . . . . . . . .

10175 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Ste. 4, Fort Myers 33966

Jo-Anne Jeffreys, Elder Law Attorney (ad p40)

239-325-1874

239-945-3883

. . . . . . . . 239-208-3040

500 5th Ave. S., Ste. 526, Naples 34102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-260-4384

Kelly L. Fayer, P.A. (ad p26-27)

12601 World Plaza La., Ste. 2, Fort Myers 33907 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-415-3434

Kotler Law Firm, P.L. (ad p28)

999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 200, Naples 34108 . . . . . . . .

Kushi Law Firm, P.A. (ad p42) 3003 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 300, Naples 34103

Osterhout & McKinney, P.A. (ad p41)

. . 239-325-2333

239-529-8731

999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 200, Naples 34108 239-325-2179 3783 Seago Ln., Fort Myers FL 33901

HEALTH

COMPANION/HOMEMAKER

SERVICES: Refers to services provided by a companion to be with your family member for a specified amount of time each day up to and including 24-hour supervision. The companions may provide assistance with routine household activities –cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands and shopping. Many agencies provide transportation and supervision to physician’s offices, grocery and clothing shopping as well as recreational activities. Companions are able to perform a wide variety of other non medical tasks and activities that are designed to assist the elderly to remain at home as long as possible. By law homemakers and companions cannot provide hands on personal care such as assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulating nor dispense medications for their clients.

PRIVATE DUTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY: An agency that provides services to patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, and adult family care homes. Some of the services include nursing care; physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy; home health aides; homemaker and companions; and medical equipment and supplies. Along with services in the home, an agency can also provide staffing services in nursing homes and hospitals. Home health agencies are licensed and surveyed by the State of Florida. Their services are paid for by a variety of health insurance and Long Term Care Insurance Policies or on a

fee-for-service basis.

NURSE REGISTRY: An company that acts as employment agency between an individual patient and nurses, nursing assistants, home health aides, companions and homemakers for services in the patient’s home. Nurse registries also provide temporary staff for nursing homes, hospitals, and other businesses. Each individual health care worker is an independent contractor and is not a direct employee of the nurse registry. Nurse registries are licensed and surveyed by the State of Florida. Their services are paid for by a variety of health insurance and Long Term Care Insurance Policies or on a fee-forservice basis.

MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY: If you have Medicare, you can use your home health benefits if you meet all the following conditions: You must be under the care of a doctor, and you must be getting services under a plan of care established and reviewed regularly by a doctor. You must need, and a doctor must certify that you need, one or more of the following. Intermittent skilled nursing care Physical therapy Speech-language pathology services Continued occupational therapy. The home health agency caring for you must be approved by Medicare (Medicarecertified). You must be homebound, and a doctor must certify that you’re homebound. A person may leave home for medical treatment or short, infrequent absences for non-medical reasons,

such as attending religious services. You can still get home health care if you attend adult day care, but you would get the home care services in your home. Eligibility is also based on the amount of services you need. If you meet the conditions above, Medicare pays for your covered home health services for as long as you’re eligible and your doctor certifies you need them.

HOME HEALTH AIDES/ASSISTANCE

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

SKILLED NURSING: Refers to services performed only by a licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse that is registered with the State Board of Nursing in their respective State. Skilled Nursing includes, but is not limited to patient assessments, performance of prescribed medical treatments, administration of prescribed medications, education for the patient and the caregiver (if available) related to the disease process, treatment, health measures and medication management. Skilled Nurses provide medical care as

prescribed by physician.

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

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

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

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

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AGENCY LIC # PHONE #

1St Care of Naples 299995264 239-390-0103

24/7 Private Duty Care 238478 754-423-8651

4Moons Care Center 30212390 239-631-2916

A & J Care Services 236224 239-503-9517

A Better Health Care 20737096 239-659-1122

A Nursing Connection 30211663 239-273-4486

A Perfect Choice Home Care 299995428 239-400-4514

A Premier Home Provider Service 30212027 239-200-9073

Able Healthcare Services of Lee 20066096 239-437-2434

Accessible Home Health Care of Naples 299993081 239-353-2273

Acti Kare of SW Florida 299994745 239-940-5428

Addax Home Health 299995503 239-878-0208

Adm Home Care 236462 239-603-5849

Advanced Nursing Solutions 299995305 833-619-1642

Affordable Senior Home Care 299995297 239-236-7238

Aide & Allied Companion Care Service 238805 239-309-3387

Aja Nursing 30212102 239-205-3651

All Ways Caring Homecare 20607096 239-390-0824

Almost Family 299991750 239-643-3033

Alternative Medical Healthcare Services 299995370 305-447-8981

Altogether Home Care 237417 239-228-0168

Always There Home Health Care 21305096 239-389-0170 Amada Senior Care 299994295 239-595-4905

Amity Home Care 299995052 239-299-8088

Angel Heart Homecare 299995301 954-470-1259

Angel Heart Homemaker And Companion Care Services 237304 954-470-1259

Angel Preferred Home Care 299994669 239-263-0441 Angels for The Golden Years of Naples 235327 239-348-9131 Arbor Home Health Care 299995413 239-734-2018

Assisting Hands Home Care 299992935 239-337-4263 Assisting Hands Home Care Naples 299993491 239-593-4873 Astracare 234124 561-366-2660

At Talitha Cumi Home Care 30212219 786-452-1225

Attentive Nursing Care 30211876 239-572-8616

Aveanna Healthcare 21802096 239-939-3159 Bentley Home Care 299991165 239-431-2100

Best Home Care of SWFL 30212003 239-309-4030

Better at Home Health Services 299994241 239-449-4747

Blessed Family Home Care Services 299994873 239-880-9264 Bonita Bay Nurse Concierge Service 30212161 239-218-5818 Bridges Homemaker and Companion Services 238762 888-473-1164

Brookdale at Home Fort Myers 231183 239-288-2306 Brookdale at Home Southwest Florida 299991676 239-288-2306 Careway Healthcare Staffing 238343 239-324-5181 Caring & Kind Home Healthcare 299994852 239-205-6834 Caring Companion For Seniors 237942 239-227-1939

HEALTH AT HOMEPRIVATE

ADDITIONAL PRIVATE PAY AGENCIES CONT’D

AGENCY LIC # PHONE #

Caring Zee’s 30212364 239-365-5044

Castle Comfort Homecare 237873 239-464-1819

Castle Comfort Homecare 299995494 239-522-2060

Changing Lives Group 238323 941-883-1076

Community Home Care 30211198 239-213-0199

Community Resource Network of Florida 233284 239-415-7400

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Rn Pt Services 299995317 914-434-5775

Cornerstone Home Health Care Services 299992163 239-319-5077

CSI Catalano’s Nurses Registry 30210968 239-481-6138

Cypress at Home 299994110 239-349-3300

Delicate Touch Home-Care Companions 237052 239-634-0374

Dial A Nurse of Fort Myers Registry 30211116 239-939-1228

Dial-A-Nurse 20304096 239-434-8000

Direct Access at Home 30211469 239-652-0260

Divine Companion 237188 239-296-6405

Divine Grace Home Care 238813 239-265-0073

Dr Piper Center For Social Services 231781 239-332-5346

Dynamiks Home Care 299995210 941-681-1086

Essential Healthcare of Florida 30212363 561-337-9295

Eventus Rx 30212391 866-249-2695

Excellence Home Care Nurse Registry 30212383 239-710-0149

Executive Care 299994547 239-433-2273

Fain Serenity Care 236453 239-895-4324

First Choice West Coast HHC Corp 299995567 239-325-8683

Five Star Homecare 237263 239-258-0603

Full Circle of Love 237306 239-240-6721

GC Care Florida 236058 239-867-7584

Gims Home Health 299995458 239-204-5295

Golden Years of SW Florida 238315 239-265-2227

Grand Rising Group Home 237938 239-634-6859

Granny Nannies of Lee And Collier Counties 30211070 239-277-7188

Guardian Angels For Seniors 231813 239-645-4972

Gulfshore Companion Care Network 237353 941-313-2435

Hanson Services No. 5 30211234 239-433-0230

Happy at Home Senior Care 299995361 239-218-7786

Heart 2 Heart Concierge Home Care 30212068 239-431-6280

Heavenly Helpers Services 231023 239-243-8740

Help and Caring Hearts of Southwest Florida 237258 239-238-9287

Hercules Homemaker & Companion 237377 863-677-6555

Holistic Care Services 237465 239-209-7490

Home Care 299995146 239-444-4212

Home Healthcare of Collier County 299995193 239-325-5100

Home Helpers Home Care 299994834 239-347-9187

Home Solutions Healthcare 30212306 954-549-6639

PRIVATE PAY AGENCIES CONT’D

AGENCY LIC # PHONE #

Independence Care of Florida at Naples 299995174 917-733-1135

Infinite Care Nursing Registry 30212294 786-991-5380

Infinite Heart Tender Care 237841 239-745-7606

Interim Home Care 236988 239-201-2692

Jordan River Home Health Care 299995300 239-331-2626

Jt Homemaker and Companion Services 238740 239-209-7218

Just Like Family Home Care 30211271 239-431-6661

Kay’s Kindest Home Caregivers 237754 239-529-0520

Labonte Home Care 238493 239-878-4646

Landee Millien Home Care Services 237270 239-316-6832

Lee Health Home Infusion 299991866 239-343-9799

L’Elite Homemaker & Companion Services 232744 239-465-6163

Lena Homecare and Homewatch Service 237303 239-316-6853

Liste Care Services 299995623 239-963-9574

Love Is Here My Family Caring For Your Family 237376 239-807-6151

Loved Ones of SWFL 236573 239-770-7711

Lovin Care Home Health 299995255 757-923-4437

Maison Healthcare 299995190 239-451-4918

Maxim Healthcare Services 299995427 877-774-0533

Mckenney Home Care 299994144 239-325-2273

Medicab Home Care 238215 239-980-3900

Merit Care Services 237868 561-365-6182

Mind & Mobility 299994962 239-788-1428

Miss Daisy’s Caring Companions 233997 239-273-4762

Miss Daisy’s Home Health Agency 299995105 239-228-5351

Moorings Park Community Health 299992880 239-643-9121

My Extended Family Home Care 299995492 239-285-3990

Mysolutions of Lutheran Life Communities 299994305 239-307-3206

Naples Bay Home Care 30212101 239-307-7730

Naples Mobile Concierge For Home and Office 237897 239-776-4886

New Moon of Naples Home Health Aide 238206 917-280-3523

Nurse Next Door 299995139 239-201-2617

Nursing Alliance Home Care West Coast 299994302 239-476-8866

Nursing Network of Naples 21562096 239-649-7999

Ocean Homemaker Services 237857 239-299-9787

One Care Companion 234033 239-658-5266

Optimum Care SWFL 299995498 239-202-2302

Option Care 20885096 800-377-0522

Optum Infusion Services 204 299993997 239-561-2388

Partners In Care 30211151 239-434-7601

Passionate Homemaker and Companion Services 238453 239-398-3774

Perez Network Association 234834 239-204-5295

Pink Diamond Home Care Assistance 238278 239-784-0762

Precious Comfort Keepers 238027 239-281-1501

Preferred Care at Home of Naples 235949 239-533-5999

HEALTH AT HOMEPRIVATE

PRIVATE PAY AGENCIES CONT’D

AGENCY LIC # PHONE #

Prestige Homemaker & Companion Care Agency 237573 239-245-1697

Providence Noble Care 233033 239-368-2507

Pupo’s Lovable Family 237949 239-710-2904

Pure Heart In-Home Services 238589 239-202-3547

Redi-Care Nursing Services 30211131 239-433-1909

Regal Healthcare Services 30212121 239-601-3126

Rent A Daughter Senior Care 238227 216-633-3604

Retreat Home Care 237186 561-951-1853

Safe Haven Private Care 237475 239-848-7764

Sammy’s Support Services 229648 239-839-7604

Senior Helpers Fort Myers & Cape Coral 234790, 299994703 239-330-1503

Senior Helpers of SW Florida 230636 299994679 239-221-7133

Senior Services of Southwest Florida 237456 239-333-9517

Seniorbridge Family Companies 299992947 239-430-8300

Seniors First Home Care 299995049 239-444-5950

Shell Point Home Care 299991398 239-454-2242

Shell Point Home Health 299994973 239-415-5710

Simone’s Group Home 233617 239-690-5021

Smartchoice Homecare Services 299995234 239-913-6611

Solutions Home Health Care 299994968 239-228-2509

Sonas Home Health Care 299993950 239-596-2746

Sophies Angel Care 299994916 239-302-1632

Southwest Florida Buddies 238459 239-219-4254

Specialized CG Services 30211784 239-307-5311

Spectrum Life Care Services 233371 239-444-3110

Success Health 30212418 239-292-0147

Successful Steps Support Care 237946 239-634-6025

Sunrise Hope Health Group 30212044 239-285-1629

Supre Home Care 237455 239-200-9501

Synergy Home Care 30212058 239-990-2935

Synergy Homecare of Naples 238790 239-331-0176

Tender Love Home Care 237583 813-447-6071

The House of Mercy 236249 239-257-9636

TLC Nursing Registry 30212257 888-817-6216

Touched By An Angel Senior Care 234475 239-215-8803

Tropic Care 237507 863-844-2290

Trustcare Nurse Registry 30212236 239-961-0515

United Medical Solutions Home Care Division 299995589 239-351-2281

Universal Home Health Services 299994553 239-800-4744

Vast Health 238211 305-877-1338

Vip America of Southwest Florida 30211194 239-690-9969

Wellness Care Nurse Registry 30211684 239-849-1554

White Glove Home Care 237403 732-691-6027

Yto-Care Companion Services 236501 239-465-8564

HEALTH AT HOMEMEDICARE

AGENCY LIC # PHONE #

1st Care Home Health Services of Florida

299993899 239-221-9999

360 Home Health Care Agency 299995131 239-694-9102

A1 America Home Health Agency 299994457 239-221-8410

Advance Care Home Health Agency 299993398 239-443-5300

All Heart Home Health Care 299994287 239-204-4941

Alpha Home Care Services 299993389 239-332-2427

Always In Touch Home Care 299991556 239-337-1064

Americare Home Health Services 299992108 239-261-0313

Angels Care Home Health 299992247 239-690-3210

Aveanna Home Health 299993734 239-561-6740

Aveanna Home Health 299993893 239-354-9835

Better Home Health 299994782 239-800-4579

Covenant Home Health Care 8 299995127 239-232-4731

Discovery At Home 299993844 239-676-2080

Family Home Health Services 299991485 239-278-3447

Family Home Health Services 299992524 239-513-1297

Friendly Home Health Care 299994979 239-529-5986

Golden Age Home Health Agency 299993966 239-368-4899

Hca Florida Healthcare at Home 299991763 239-590-3016

Health Force 20441096 239-275-4747

Home Health by Cypress at Home 299994110 239-349-3300

Hope Visiting Nurses 21277096 239-482-4673

Loving Care Home Health Agency 299994327 239-228-5814

Loving Hands Home Health Agency 299994071 239-288-5262

Mederi Caretenders 207210952 239-481-5999

Moorings Park Home Health Agency 299991484 239-430-6319

Naples Home Health Care 299994194 239-465-0224

Nursecore of Fort Myers 207820961 239-278-3633

Paramount Home Health Services 299995261 215-839-5893

Pinnacle Home Care 299994118 239-541-5354

Quality Life Home Health Agency 299993507 239-829-0814

Royalty Care Home Health Services 299994804 239-243-0512

South Best Home Care 299992848 239-939-0636

Southwest Florida Home Care 299991665 239-275-5233

Sunset Home Health Services 299993751 239-541-4698

Team Select Home Care 299995356 386-453-6627

The Roads Home Health Southwest Florida 299994057 239-257-1626

Trilogy 2999981879 239-444-0800

Unlimited Home Health Services 299993766 239-425-2631

West Coast Home Health Care Agency 299992762 239-304-0117

HOSPICE DEFINITIONS

HOSPICE DEFINITIONS

HOSPICE - Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care wherever they call home (in the home or in a healthcare community and/or long term care 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.

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.

Services Provided:

RN : REGISTERED 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.

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 RN 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. 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.

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.

End-of-Life Care

Provided Wherever Patients Call Home

VITAS® Healthcare serves Collier County and has expanded its presence in Southwest Florida into Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties. To support patients with advanced illness and their families, VITAS offers hospice and palliative care to eligible

patients in patients’ homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient units—wherever patients call home.

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Comfort & Compassion at the End of Life

HELP AND COMPASSION FOR

Help and Compassion for Caregivers

Linda Travis is no stranger to hospice: she has experienced its “whole person” approach to care as a family member of a patient. But it wasn’t until Linda served as a daily caregiver for an Avow Hospice patient that she truly experienced the difference hospice care can make in patients and their families and friends alike.

In 2021, Linda became a caregiver for “Amber*,” a dear friend since high school who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. When Amber needed daily care as her illness entered its

long, restful nap,” Linda remembers. “We also saw a great change in her during her music therapy session. The therapist played ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ – which was special to us as Amber’s family and ours had shared a Hawaiian vacation,” Linda says. “Amber stopped grimacing, and we could see her eyes moving even though they were closed. Her breathing slowed and relaxed.”

The relief we felt when Amber joined Avow’s hospice program was immediate, like a weight lifting o our shoulders.

final stage, Linda stepped up, joining Amber’s family in tending to Amber’s needs.

“The relief we felt when Amber joined Avow’s hospice program was immediate, like a weight lifting off our shoulders,” Linda recalls. “Suddenly we had a whole team of calm, experienced professionals to help us with caregiving and to talk with us about how we were coping. The nurse and social worker came to the house, medicines and equipment were delivered, people from Avow called us to see what we needed – all of it was wonderful.”

Avow’s massage therapist and music therapist eased Amber’s journey as well. “After her massage, Amber looked so deeply peaceful and took a

As Amber’s death approached, “… the Avow team seemed to magically start coming more often,” says Linda. “They were warm and caring in how they addressed her, positioned her, helped her as a human being who deserved dignity and compassion. In Amber’s final hours, the Avow nurse sat at her bedside, playing calming music from her phone to relax Amber. She reassured Amber’s family members, who were not always comfortable being in the room as Amber declined. To all of us, the Avow nurse felt like a member of our extended family. It was so reassuring to have her there as Amber passed.”

Compassionate, dignified, personal care – that’s what Linda found at Avow. “The services Avow provides are invaluable. I saw them from all aspects. It’s a wonderful program.”

Editor’s Note: *Fictitious name for patient privacy

CCRC DEFINITIONS

CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT

COMMUNITY (CCRC), ALSO KNOWN AS LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY

A community that offers several kinds of residences for independent living and various levels of health care services. In independent living, a community may offer apartments, freestanding homes, attached homes or other residential options. Assisted living residents usually live in apartments, while those in skilled nursing and memory support areas generally reside in suites or rooms, either private or shared.

CCRCs usually provide a written agreement or long-term contract between the resident (frequently lasting the term of the resident’s lifetime) and the community, which offers maintenance-free living, a wide variety of services and amenities, and access to a continuum of health care, commonly all on one campus or site.

Most CCRCs require a one-time upfront entrance fee and a predictable monthly fee, which gives the resident the right to occupy an independent living residence, enjoy all the services and amenities offered by the community, and have access to long-term on-site health care when and if they need it.

If the resident requires assisted living, memory support or skilled nursing, the CCRC provides the appropriate level of care, for a limited period of time at the independent living monthly rate — or possibly at a slightly raised or discounted rate.  CCRCs are designed to provide an active, fulfilling lifestyle, along with peace of mind for the future. Age restriction is usually 62+, although that varies from one community to another. While all CCRCs offer residen-

tial accommodations and amenities, the range and cost of entrance fees and monthly service fees may vary.

CCRC CONTRACT TYPES

A CCRC offers different types of payment contracts.

Type A - Life Care: A Life Care community is a CCRC that offers complete access to not only full-service housing options and a wide range of premium amenities and services, but also complete on-site long-term health care. Through a one-time entrance fee and monthly service fee, the resident has a home for life at this type of community. If the need arises for assisted living, memory support or skilled nursing, the resident may transfer to the appropriate level of care at a predetermined, substantially discounted monthly rate for as long as care is needed. Type A Life Care communities promise to care for residents for the rest of their lives, without significantly increasing their monthly fees. Contract specifics vary, with some Life Care communities promising to deliver higher levels of care with no increase in monthly service fees. Other Life Care communities increase the monthly cost of living only by the cost of two additional meals daily (assuming one meal per day was the standard provision in the independent living contract). And still other Life Care communities may use an equalized rate structure, meaning that if a resident currently living in an independent living residence needs to move to assisted living or a higher level of care, that resident’s monthly service fee will convert to one that is equal to the average of all independent living monthly service fees being charged that time.  However,

the benefit of all Life Care contracts is that — except for annual increases in monthly service fees charged to all community residents — those who opt for Life Care know they can count on high-quality care, all available on the same community campus —  at predictable rates for the rest of their lives, and they’ll generally be paying far less than they would on the open market for these services. They know where they’ll get this care, who will provide it, and how much it will cost.

Type B - Modified CCRC: These communities provide housing, services and amenities, with assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care typically provided by a contract that is one of two types: 1) a limited number of free days included as part of the entrance fee, with additional care billed at per diem market rates, or 2) an ongoing, minimally discounted rate. Health care services may be delivered on or off site, and two monthly fees may be incurred if couples require different levels of care.

Type C - Fee-for-Service: In a fee-forservice community contract, housing, services and amenities are provided under a residence agreement. Access to long-term care, as needed, is typically guaranteed, but charged at fee-for-service market rates. If the

resident at some point requires care on a short-term basis, in order to maintain their independent living residence, that resident would be required to pay the monthly fee on the independent living residence, plus the costs of housing and health care received in the assisted living, memory support or skilled nursing residence.

CONTINUING CARE AT HOME (CCAH) Often referred to as a “CCRC without Walls” Continuing Care at Home is an outgrowth of the continuing care retirement community model. Members enroll when they’re healthy and well; they pay fees (typically an entrance fee paid either up front or over a period of time and a monthly or annual fee) in exchange for a promise of future care. Services covered by the plan include care coordination, nonmedical home care, emergency response system, adult day care and coordination of Medicare services, all designed to help the individual remain at home for as long as possible. Access to care in an assisted living or nursing home, if it becomes necessary, is also part of most programs.  If the member experiences a change in health, the CCaH care coordinator arranges for the needed services, and the plan pays for the care—up to daily and lifetime limits selected at the time of enrollment.

LIVING THE BEST KIND OF LIFE

Living the Best Kind of Life I Can Seniors put their worries behind them at Siena Lakes

Simply put, there are many options to consider when searching for a senior living community in Southwest Florida. Differentiating the good from the best can be tricky.

Active Living, Free From Worries

At Siena Lakes, a newly opened Erickson Senior Living®-managed community in North Naples, residents lead active lifestyles all while experiencing peace of mind knowing their needs are being met by the compassionate and caring staff.

“Siena Lakes gives me the freedom to live the best kind of life I can for the rest of my life,” says Siena Lakes resident, Judith M.

The community features dozens of on-campus amenities including restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, an on-site medical center, and more. Residents believe there is rarely, if ever, a dull moment.

Predictable Spending

Home maintenance, the costs of utilities, property taxes, cable television, Wi-Fi, and more are all included in Siena Lake’s convenient Monthly Service Package. These perks are made even better with the vibrant social community one experiences at Siena Lakes. The monthly bills you previously paid individually become one easy-to-remember payment.

Bills aren’t the only thing to keep in mind when trying to downsize or move. That’s where the Erickson Realty and Moving Services come in handy. From downsizing to selling your home to packing and moving, Siena Lakes residents are supported every step of the way while starting a vibrant retirement lifestyle.

Meeting Residents at Their Needs

Experience the ease of an on-site medical center staffed by professionals who specialize in senior care. Should you ever need additional support, Siena Lakes’ master development plan includes multiple levels of care.

Want to Know More? Here’s How.

If you or a loved one are searching for a vibrant retirement lifestyle, Siena Lakes is the right fit for you. To learn more, please visit SienaLakesNaples. com or call 1-866-426-5350 today. You’ll be glad you did.

Why is now a good time to consider Siena Lakes?

We’re a new community by Erickson Senior Living,® a nationally recognized leader in senior living. Now open in North Naples, we feature a wealth of resort-style amenities and well-being services, including an on-site medical center.

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“Siena Lakes gives me the freedom to live the best kind of life I can live for the rest of my life.” –Judith M., resident of Siena Lakes

POSSIBILITIES FOR A MORE FULFILLING LIFE.

At Cypress Cove, you can choose from spacious apartment home or villa in a variety of floor plans to suit any lifestyle. Having fantastic dining options, classes, clubs and activities right on campus makes it easy to customize your daily calendar. And with the added security of on-site health care available if you should ever need it, you can live each day in the way that’s most fulfilling to you.

Call 239.429.0260 for a tour today to learn how the security of a Life Plan can give you and your loved ones’ tremendous peace of mind. Visit our website at CypressCoveLiving.org.

10200 Cypress Cove Drive | Fort Myers, FL 33908

SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS

INDEPENDENT LIVING DEFINITIONS

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

INDEPENDENT LIVING (IL): Communities designed specifically for the aging adult to enhance quality of life and remain independent as long as possible. A community may offer annual rentals or monthto-month. Independent Communities provide residents with convenient access to dining and meal plans, entertainment and social activities, transportation, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance,

wellness clinics, and access to third party medical services. Apartment styles vary and can include studios, one bedrooms, or two bedrooms. Communities offer amenities such as full kitchens, on-site pool, fitness center, walking paths, and more. These communities are NOT licensed to provide personal/nursing care.

SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING:

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

PELICAN

PELICAN MARSH

The Carlisle, a luxury, resort-style senior living community in North Naples, offers both Independent and Assisted Living. Available on a monthly fee basis, the ECC-licensed and CARF-accredited community boasts a full range of services and amenities including 12-hour restaurant dining, housekeeping, transportation and activities. The Carlisle is located on Airport-Pulling Road, between Pine Ridge and Immokalee Roads.

Resident Spotlight

Carlisle resident spreads joy, gives back

Sallie Ray

Yarn, colored paper, scissors and other crafts adorn Sallie Ray’s beautifully appointed residence at The Carlisle Naples. She spends several hours a day working on her greeting card line, “Sassies by Sallie.”

“The Carlisle’s maintenance-free lifestyle affords me plenty of newfound time,” said Sallie, who has a background in community theatre. “Most recently, that time has been spent developing design ideas for my newest character to grace the front of my cards: ‘Silly Goose.’ I’ve gotten great feedback from neighbors and friends who get a smile from the goose’s outfits that include everything from a bikini to a top hat & bowtie.”

Sallie’s cards are a hit with both residents and staff members alike. She makes about 10-12 intricately designed cards per week and donates just as many. When The Carlisle visited Fire Station #46 as part of a “From the Heart” campaign, Sallie created a special thank-you card for fellow residents to sign. She’s also spearheaded projects such as a card-writing campaign for hospitalized children.

“I’m inspired by the many positive and friendly people here,” she explained. “When I walked through the front door of The Carlisle almost seven years ago, I immediately turned to my daughter and said, ‘This is it!’ The atmosphere was so comfortable and inviting.”

Since moving in, Sallie says she’s met many wonderful friends and neighbors. She meets up with a group of avid Mah-jongg and Rummikub players three times per week.

“We have a really great time together with lots of laughter,” she said. “I’d encourage anyone considering a move to a retirement community to do it sooner rather than later while you’re able to enjoy the wealth of programming such as those at The Carlisle.”

Senior living, your way.

Terracina Senior Living is an exceptional senior living campus comprised of Terracina Grand, Villa at Terracina Grand and Gardens at Terracina Health & Rehabilitation. We have been supporting families and their loved ones for 20 years. Whether you’re just starting to consider senior living or are ready to make a move, our team at Terracina Senior Living is here for you and ready to walk through this important process. Discover why our residents call Terracina Senior Living home. We serve a wide range of lifestyle preferences and continuing care needs. Terracina Grand and Villa at Terracina Grand offer month-to-month rentals with no “buy-in” fees.

ASSISTED LIVING

LIVING

ASSISTED LIVING DEFINITIONS

WHAT ARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES?

Assisted living provides a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence. Services include, but are not limited to:

• Nutritional meals and special diets

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TYPES OF ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY LICENSES: There are four types of assisted living licenses. A community must have a standard assisted living community license in order to operate in the state of Florida. The other four licenses can be added in order for the community to provide services designated outside the spectrum of a standard assisted living community license.

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

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LIMITED NURSING SERVICES (LNS) LICENSE: An assisted living community with a LNS license provides the same services as a Standard License Community as well as nursing services provided by licensed nurses within the scope of their nursing practice. The resident would still need to meet admission and continued residency criteria. LNS services include but are not limited to:

• Nursing assessments

• Administration of medications

• Measurement and recording of vital signs and weight

• Dietary management, including special diets, monitoring nutrition,

food, and fluid intake

• Diabetes management, oxygen administration, and wound care

EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE (ECC)

LICENSE: An assisted living community with an ECC license allows a resident to age in place. In addition to LNS services, ECC communitites provide:

• Total help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting

• Assistance with (non-nasogastric) tube feeding

LIMITED MENTAL HEALTH

LICENSE: An assisted living community that serves three or more mental health residents. The basic services of assisted living are provided to the resident. In addition to these services, LMH license provides mental heatlh services to support the individual.

MEMORY CARE: These are licensed assisted living communities that specialize in delivering care to residents suffering from a cognitive impairment. These include but are not limited to: mild cognitive impairment, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Communities are secure for residents’ safety and provide 24-hour supervised care. The same license rules apply as assisted living. Staff members are trained for the special needs of this population.

SHORT TERM/RESPITE CARE: Circumstances require a caregiver to seek temporary senior housing for your loved one. Knowing they can move seamlessly into an emergency care environment that supports the wellness needs of seniors allows peace of mind when you are called away for business or vacation, or if you just need a short break from caregiving.

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

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

ADULT DAY STAY PROGRAMS:

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

SENIOR LIVING THAT EXCEEDS YOUR

Senior Living that Exceeds Your Expectations

Modern senior living meets exceptional care at The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes.

This large, private facility blends contemporary and Spanish-style architecture set among lush green landscaping and palm trees. Located in a beautiful suburban neighborhood with convenient access to several hospitals and a variety of dining, entertainment and shopping options, everything residents need is close at hand. You’ll feel as if you’re living in your own private oasis – while still being able to explore all that lies within the city of Naples, Florida.

From enjoying time with family and friends at one of the nearby wildlife and nature preserves to spending a moment wandering through the botanical gardens, nearby attractions are perfect for the nature lover.

Plus, residents and their visitors can create new memories together in downtown Naples or exploring the local zoo. The beach is just a short drive away, perfect for soaking in the ocean views or the ocean waves.

Exceptional services and luxurious amenities help residents get the most out of every day. The spacious indoor

and outdoor common areas are great for social gatherings, and there’s plenty of fun to be had in the game room and movie theater, as well as fine dining in our on-site restaurant. And with an on-site beauty salon and fitness center, we make it easy for residents to look and feel their best.

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE: RESPECT AND DIGNITY ABOUND

You can rely on our commitment to your well-being. Our professional staff personalizes care plans, helping assisted living residents live as independently as possible. Our memory care program focuses on making each day more vibrant for the residents, no matter their current abilities and cognition. And all residents discover opportunities for wellness, enrichment and creativity woven into the fabric of each day – with respect and dignity.

Assisted living residents have studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to choose from, each with a private balcony or courtyard access. Our memory care neighborhood is a secure location within the building, and residents and their families can choose from studios, companion suites and one-bedroom apartments.

At The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes, resident health, happiness and well-being are our motivating force, and everything we do is designed for you. Come visit. Schedule a personal tour by calling 239-399-5408.

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Lee and Collier Counties

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ADMINISTRATOR / COMMUNITY ADDRESS

COLLIER COUNTY

Angels For The Golden Years of Naples 441 22nd St. N.E., Naples 34120 12701 6 239-348-9131 Golden Retreat of Naples 3670 58th Ave. N.E., Naples 34120 13127 6 239-213-4257 Hogar Dulce Hogar 2141 16th Ave. S.W., Naples 34117 11937 6 239-384-3065 La Shekinah Assistance Living 1732 45 Terr. S.W., Naples 34116 13362 6 239-692-1436

Naples Care 241 Benson St, Naples 34113 13183 6 239-732-6102 Sunrise Reserve of Naples 3440 52nd Ave. N.E., Naples 34120 13657 6 239-571-4850 Melanie Weatherspoon 1714 52nd Terr. S.W., Naples 34116 6906467 4 239-248-8167

LEE COUNTY

Cape Coral Assisted Living Facility 2814 Diplomat Pkwy. W., Cape Coral 33993 13699 6 239-888-1809 Sharlene Daley 2811 2nd St. S.W., Lehigh Acres 33976 6906730 4 239-470-8035 Joseph Desmornes 2621 S.W. 37th Terr., Cape Coral 33914 6906581 5 239-204-6373 Cheryl Douglas 919 Commodore St., Lehigh Acres 33974 6906497 4 239-707-4488 Jean Honel Jean-Baptiste 4106 7th St. S.W., Lehigh Acres 33976 6906774 4 239-245-2606

Joyful Life Assisted Living 3302 S.W. 1st Ave., Cape Coral 33914 12297 6 239-673-6917 Naomi David Julmus 26 S.W. 21st Pl., Cape Coral 33991 6907070 5 239-478-9166 Germaine & Tiffany R. Kettle 355 Pennfield St., Lehigh Acres 33974 6906965 5 239-368-8879

La Colonia III ALF 1221 N.W. 12th Pl., Cape Coral 33993 13106 5 239-673-6598

La Colonia IV ALF 2704 N.W. 45th Pl., Cape Coral 33993 13374 6 305-763-7274

La Colonia V ALF 401 S.W. 44th St., Cape Coral 33914 13162 6 239-471-0905 Sophie Mae Lewis 1774 Veronica S Shoemaker Blvd., Fort Myers 33916 6905039 4 239-851-4685

Lighthouse Cape Coral ALF 1105 N.E. 10 Ln., Cape Coral 33909 13683 6 786-838-2490

Omega Assisted Living Facility 1209 N.E. 35th Pl., Cape Coral 33993 11174 5 239-282-2122

Paradise Love Alf 101 N.E. 9th Ct., Cape Coral 33909 12301 6 239-242-7417 Rosario 2 Assisted Living Facility 3008 30 St. S.W., Lehigh Acres 33976 13652 5 239-265-3220

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LEE COUNTY CONT’D

Rosario Assisted Living Facility 2616 22nd St. W., Lehigh Acres 33971 13350 5 239-265-3220

Megzie Yvonne Russell 1902 E. 6th St., Lehigh Acres 33936 6905982 5 239-368-9538 Virginia Zeta-Deleon Sabino 212 S.E. 21st St., Cape Coral 33990 6906611 4 239-628-7747

Serenity Place ALF 623 S.E. 19th Ln., Cape Coral 33990 13636 6 305-763-7274

Yvette A Sironel 2806 42nd St. S.W., Lehigh Acres 33976 6906905 4 239-887-7708 Sunshine Assisted Living Home Care Facility 1422 S.E. 23rd Terr., Cape Coral 33990 13275 6 239-347-7987

Sunshine Love ALF 208 S.W. 22 St., Cape Coral 33991 13359 6 239-984-2986

Walter Topic 4231 Erindale Dr., Fort Myers 33903 6905782 5 239-656-0019 Melecia Callum Tyehimba 4625 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres 33971 6907050 5 239-245-1697

Tzuriel Assisted Living Facility 2710 N.W. 6th St., Cape Coral 33993 12691 5 239-699-2045 Charmaine Williams 420 Putnam Ave., Lehigh Acres 33974 6906831 5 239-789-8406

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research on a residential environment which provides specialized care for persons living with memory loss. Our purposeful design promotes opportunities for residents to engage with one another, their families and staff. Personcentered care provided in our safe community gives families the peace of mind they deserve.

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SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

SKILLED NURSING DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

LONG TERM CARE: Skilled nursing communities can offer care to people

who cannot be cared for at home or in the community. They provide 24 hour care, nursing and rehabilitation services, meals, activities, help with daily living and supervision. Many communities also offer temporary or periodic care called Respite Care.

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

INSURANCE, HMOS, AND OTHER PAYERS: Some long-term care insurance, commercial insurance, commercial Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Veteran’s Administration, Workers’ Compensation, and other programs cover nursing home stays. Plans vary.

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

MEDICARE: Medicare is a Federal program that serves people 65 and older and those with certain disabilities, regardless of income. Qualified individuals are automatically enrolled in Medicare

Part A, but must apply to become eligible for Part B coverage. Medicare generally pays for the first twenty days in a nursing home following a hospital stay of at least three days. Medicare generally pays a portion of the nursing home bill (after the first 20 days) for up to 100 days per year.

MEDICAID: Medicaid is a stateadministered medical assistance program that serves low-income families, those 65 and older, people who are blind, and people who are disabled. You must apply and qualify for Medicaid before you are eligible for Medicaid coverage. Schedule an appointment with your local Department of Children and Family Services’ Medicaid Eligibility office to determine if you are financially eligible for Medicaid. Applicants must demonstrate that assets and income are below a maximum level, as well as other criteria in order to be eligible. Medicaid applicants must also meet medical eligibility for nursing home placement.

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

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Barrington Terrace Naples 10447 239-970-6843

Brookdale North Naples 9471 239-596-2335

Orchid Terrace at Moorings Park 9199 239-643-9175

Paddock Cove At Naples 9172 239-566-8077

Solaris Senior Living North Naples 8042 239-592-5501

The Collier at Naples 9584 239-430-3536

The Cove at the Marabella 9477 239-593-2325

Watercrest Naples Assisted Living & Memory Care 13385 239-734-5639

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Wickshire Fort Myers 12800 239-990-8091

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