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12 FYI / LIVINGStudents and seniors learn and grow together.BY DOREEN OVERSTREET

22 FYI / HOMEHow to retro t your home and age comfortably in place. BY JIM WHEELER

FEATURES14 THE OUTLOOK IS POSITIVENo medical diagnosis is more feared than Alzheimers disease. But theres new hope, thanks to researchers in Central Florida.BY GLENN SHIRLEY

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Time to Help Yourself

If youve lost a loved one, especially if you were a hands-on caregiver, you know how difcult it is to cope with the emptiness. Its hard to imagine moving forward and get-ting back to a normal routine. But you will. And part of the process is making sure youre taking care of your own health.

I have a friend who recently lost his elderly mother, who had battled illness for a decade. His father was her main caregiver, and is having a very difcult time adjusting to life without his partner of 50 years. Hes lost his appetite, and hes experiencing insomnia. Hes mentally and physically drained.

Its a familiar situation, especially to those who were caregiv-ers for terminally ill spouses, children or friends.

When youre depressed and depleted, its hard to eat well, or to eat at all, for that matter. Its a particular problem for seniors, who require fewer calories but need more of certain nutrients. A poor diet, aggravated by stress and grief, can wreck havoc on the body.

For example, simple things, such as drinking water during the day, are forgotten. But going without water can initially re-sult in mild dehydration, the symptoms of which include dry mouth, lack of energy and loss of appetite. Severe dehydration could result in rapid heart rate, dizziness and headaches.

The physical impact is easy to dismiss as a side effect of emo-tional turmoil. But its important to remember that dehydra-tion can send you to the hospital.

If youve recently been a caregiver and are trying to cope with a loss, its important to remember that recovering men-tally is, in large part, dependent on your physical condition. So, what can you do?

You probably have leftover casseroles or meals that friends or neighbors have prepared. Have someone help you freeze them in individual portions. Be sure to date and label whats in the container. Meals that you can pull out of the freezer and thaw, heat and eat are great when you just cant bring yourself to cook.

Then, when the neighbors offerings start to run low, make a grocery list of basic, simple, easy-to-prepare items such as: Fortied whole grain cereal, whole grain bread and whole

grain crackers. Theres nothing wrong with a good, healthy bowl of cereal with skim or soy milk, a peanut butter sandwich or whole grain crackers with cheese or peanut butter. Dont for-

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get granola bars or other healthy bars with nuts, soy or dried fruit. Ive been known to eat cereal for dinner many times. Nuts such as cashews or almonds. Nuts

are handy to snack on. Plus, you can nd nuts mixed with dried fruit and even in the occasional helping of M&Ms. Small packages are available now for almost everything, so you dont have to keep as much food on hand. Sandwiches and snacks. Eggs are

simple to hard boil, while cans of tuna or chicken breast make easy sandwiches or can be eaten with crackers. Even micro-wavable mac-and-cheese is very easy to prepare. There are many brands available, some with individual pouches for several meals. Low- and non-fat dairy products such

as yogurt, milk or low-lactose milk and soy

milk. These are all good sources of protein, calcium and other nutrients. Some companies, including Kraft, make cracker cuts cheese thats ready to put on a cracker. Bright-colored vegetables such as carrots and broccoli. Veg-

gies now come in small packages and even individual portions think kids lunchboxes so you dont have any waste. Plus, the more brightly colored the vegetable, the greater the health ben-ets, thanks to a rich assortment of plant compounds called phytochemicals, which have antioxidant properties and help protect against heart disease and cancer.

Dried fruits. And I dont mean just raisins. Now you can nd dried blueber-ries, dried cherries most any fruit you like. Also, keep a small amount of easy-to-eat fruit, such as apples, bananas, grapes and berries in season, or pre-packed cut-up fruit on hand. Fruit has high water content and helps to rehydrate the body.

Besides nutrition and health, many other factors contribute to successfully navigat-ing the grieving process. Youll nd terric resources available online to help, includ-ing Orlandos Hospice of the Comforter (hospiceofthecomforter.org) and the Na-tional Hospice and Pallative Care Organi-zation (nhpco.org). Another rich source of information for caregivers is caregivercen-tral.org, which is part of Share the Care, a Central Florida non-prot agency.

Editor's Note: Family Circle calls Dr. Su-san Mitchell its go-to nutrition girl. Thousands of listeners tune in to hear her podcasts on WDBO.com and her radio seg-ments on Orlando's AM 580 WDBO. A 15-year radio veteran known for her smart, sassy straight talk about food, Mitchell helps her clients and others navigate the hype of conicting nutrition information. An award-winning registered dietitian and Fellow of the American Dietetic Association, Mitchell has served as consultant to Target, ThirdAge.com and a wide vari-ety of food companies and public-relations firms.

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Bridging the Gap

Jean Lunin and Roxanne Szal have a lot in common. Both are self-assured, assertive, support the same political candi-dates, love traveling and are only-children. But with more than a half-century age difference between them, its unlikely that their paths would have ever crossed.

However, thanks to a partnership between Rollins College and The Mayower, a continuing-care retirement community in Winter Park, new relationships are being cultivated on both campuses bridging the generations through a love of learning.

This semester, the intergenerational initiative encompasses two projects: Memory and the Photograph, which focuses on the role that images and photography play in dening memo-ries; and What Makes My Life Matter, a seminar that explores life experiences.

Jean and Roxanne met in the photo class, where students are working one-on-one with 20 Mayower residents to create vi-sual memory books.

We dont have the opportunity for a lot of intergenerational learning in our culture because we segment ourselves and were missing out, says Jenni-fer Queen, associate profes-sor of psychology at Rollins. Its an enriching experience for both the students and the seniors, because theyre serv-ing as peers and mentors to each other.

For Rollins sophomore Melissa Manley, the class has enabled her to see history through a different lens. She and Mayower resident Bil-lie Van Horn worked togeth-er on a memory book that displays pictures of Billie and her mother as well as period photos from each decade of their lives.

My mother was born in 1888 and died in 1986, so she went from seeing a horse-

and-buggy to seeing a man land on the moon, says Billie. My father died when I was an infant, so my mother was left to raise four children on her own during the Great Depression. The way she experienced life was much different and much harder than the way I did. This project is a tribute to her life.

For Melissa, listening to Billies memories about growing up during the Depression brings history to life. I learn not only about the historical side of the photos but also the emotional side, she says.

The collaboration is equally fullling from Billies perspec-tive. Melissa brings such enthusiasm, creativity and techno-logical savvy to this project, she adds. I couldnt do it with-out her.

Each Mayower resident in the memory-book class has ap-proached the project from a different angle. For example, Ruth McDaniel is focusing on her move from Los Angeles to Winter Park and why it was one of the best choices she ever made.

John Eis is highlighting his successful 37-year career selling more than 11,000 vehicles for Chevrolet. In his most memo-

rable photo, he is pictured beside the rst car he ever sold a used 1953 four-door coupe. His wife Winnies project, titled A Kaleido-scope of My Life, reects brilliance and color of the people and places she has encountered through the years.

When we share experi-ences together, Winnie is looking back and Im look-ing forward, but together we learn a lot from each other says her student partner, Lu-cas Hernandez.

As part of a Rollins class called Justice: Good and Evil, eight Mayower resi-dents are helping freshmen with a project dubbed What

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Makes My Life Matter. The students work with their assigned Mayower partners to discover how ordinary peo-ple nd meaning and purpose. Their ndings are documented in essay form.

Mayower residents are sharing their stories to help others understand what really matters in life, says instruc-tor Marvin Newman, professor of legal studies and communications.

The thought-provoking interactions taking place in these classes really reso-nate with both the students and our resi-dents, says Mayower Director of Mar-keting Jana Ricci, who was instrumental in working with Rollins Ofce of Com-munity Engagement to bring this life-long learning initiative to fruition.

Micki Meyer, director of the Office of Community Engagement, says that such intergenerational academic ex-periences are both transactional and transformational: Intergenerational learning enables us to understand and help each other, and we ultimate-ly find that were more closely linked than we thought.

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ike many Floridians, Don Warzocha is an avid golfer. In fact, he and a group of friends played each week, frequenting several Cen-tral Florida courses. However, for the past several years, pain in Dons knee had kept

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Don feared knee replacement surgery might keep him off his feet for months and permanently limit his mobility. A former Air Force fighter pilot, Don works at Orlando International Airport training pilots for Air Tran Airways. He spends a great deal of time on the move and worried that the procedure would affect both his professional and personal life.

That is, until he was introduced to Dr. Steve Nguyen, whom a friend had described as being on the leading edge of knee surgery.

Once I made the decision to go visit Dr. Nguyen, the surgery decision was easy, Don says. He no longer feared the longterm impact after learning that Dr. Nguyens revolutionary Freedom Knee procedure would not require the long, painful recovery usually expected following traditional knee surgery.

Don was also impressed by Dr. Nguyens non-aggres-sive approach when reviewing the pros and cons of surgery. He told me not to make a decision based on the x-rays, Don adds. He said that it was a personal decision that I would need to make, based on whether or not I wanted to recapture a quality of life that was now compromised. That statement was something I

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Though Dr. Nguyens revolutionary Freedom Knee procedure gets patients up and moving within days versus weeks, the acclaimed physician never rushes a patient into surgery.

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Prior to his surgery last fall, Don was playing a few rounds of golf every month a schedule that slowly decreased over time due to chronic knee pain. How-ever, only three weeks after surgery, Don was able to enjoy a round of golf. In fact, he played three times that week.

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Because the 421-home community is virtually always at or near full occupancy, many on-the-go retirees have had to go on waiting lists and hope that a vacancy eventually occurs.

Now, with a major expansion program under way, those who have coveted the Winter Park Towers life-style will have an opportunity to experience it if they act quickly. Loch Berry, a new apartment complex, will add an additional 54 state-of-the-art, two-bedroom homes to the communitys offerings.

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THE OUTLOOK IS POSITIVE

When singer Glen Campbell announced that he had early stage Alzheimers disease, the degen-erative neurological malady once again made international headlines. Campbell had recently

been savaged by critics for erratic concert performances and went public, he said, so his fans would understand why he sometimes struggled to remember lyrics.

Former President Ronald Reagan suffered from Alzheimers after leaving the White House, and perhaps while living there. Reagans friend Charlton Heston was stricken with Alzheimers. Actress Rita Hayworth, boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, singer Perry Como, artist Norman Rockwell and composer Aaron Copeland also died from the disease.

Clearly, Alzheimers doesnt discriminate. And the luminaries listed above, regardless of their resources, had no better success at staving off the ravages of the disease than our own parents and grandparents. There is no cure and, as yet, no particularly effective treatment. No new Alzheimers medications have been approved for use in more than eight years.

But there may be hope. The outlook is positive, says Dr. Ira J. Goodman, a physician at Compass Research, an Orlando-based facility that conducts clinical trails related to the treat-ment of Alzheimers and other neurological disorders. There are some promising things happening. Five or 10 years down the road, there may be some good treatments available.

This past summer, a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, estimated how many Alzheimers cases might be attributable to modiable behaviors or condi-tions, including physical inactivity, lack of education, smoking, depression, hypertension, obesity and diabetes.

The authors, using a mathematical model, surmised that these behaviors and conditions are responsible for about half of the roughly 5.3 million Alzheimers cases in the United States and 34 million cases worldwide.

According to the study, if people took action by exercis-ing, quitting smoking, going back to school or losing weight a signicant number of Alzheimers cases could be prevented. Reducing these risk factors by 10 percent, the researchers es-timated, could prevent 1.1 million cases worldwide; reducing these risk factors by 25 percent could prevent more than 3 mil-lion cases.

In an editorial accompanying the study, both published in the journal Lancet Neurology, Dr. Laura Fratiglioni, director of the Aging Research Center at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, cautioned that the estimates could be regarded as only theo-retical until more rigorous research is done. But Goodman and others believe the researchers may be on to something.

There is very strong data to support the theory that lifestyle factors can impact Alzheimers, says Goodman, who is direct-ing a study to see if there are also links between the incidence of Alzheimers and such factors as socialization and spirituality.

But even if the evidence is far from conclusive regarding Al-zheimers, addressing the risk factors identied in the study can help improve overall health in a variety of ways. Whats good for the heart is also good for the head, says Goodman, who is also investigating the impact of medical food on the disease. A medical food is a dietary supplement that helps manage a disease or condition that causes nutritional deciencies.

Last year, a National Institutes of Health panel of experts concluded that no evidence of even moderate scientic qual-

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ity exists to support the association of any modiable factor (such as nutritional supplements, herbal preparations, dietary factors, prescription or nonprescription drugs, social or eco-nomic factors, medical conditions, toxins or environmental exposures) with reduced risk of Alzheimers disease.

Still, Goodman is excited by the potential of Axona, a pre-scription supplement derived from coconut oil that its manu-facturer says targets the nutritional needs of people with Al-zheimers. Heres the theory: Alzheimers is thought to hinder the brains ability to break down glucose. Axona provides an alternative source of glucose that the brain can use for energy.

I was initially skeptical, but Ive seen some interesting re-sults, says Goodman. Indeed, one small double-blind study of Alzheimers pa-tients indicated that 45 percent of the participants receiving the treatment showed improvement.

However, the national Alzheimers Association doesnt endorse medical foods and disputes the contention that the disease causes nutritional decien-cies. The Food and Drug Administra-tion doesnt approve medical foods, nor does it test medical foods for safety or effectiveness.

When breakthroughs in Alzheimers research happen, they could well hap-pen at the University of Central Floridas Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences.

A discovery by UCF researchers has revealed a previously unknown mecha-nism that may cause deterioration of the brain during the earliest stages of Alzheimers. That breakthrough, if its conrmed through additional testing, could lead to new treatments that may help block the onset of the disease.

For years doctors have known that a substance called amyloid-beta causes a plaque buildup on the brains of Alzheimers victims, preventing normal electrical signals from being generated in the brain cells and eventually killing them.

While most Alzheimers studies have focused on brain cells already damaged by amyloid-beta or on the effects of high con-centrations of the substance the UCF team instead explored the effects of very low amyloid-beta concentrations on healthy cells in an effort to mimic the earlier stages of Alzheimers.

The UCF researchers, led by Dr. James Hickman, head of the UCF NanoScience Technology Centers Hybrid Sys-tems Laboratory, found that over time, exposure to moder-ate amyloid-beta concentrations prevents electrical signals from traveling normally through brain cells. Because the ef-fect is seen in otherwise healthy cells, Hickman thinks the team may have uncovered a process that begins well before any impairment is obvious.

IS IT ALZHEIMERS?Look for these warning signs.

There is no denitive medical diagnosis for Alzheim-ers disease. Only an autopsy can conrm the presence of the distinctive plaque found in the brains of victims. The main cause and the biggest risk of Alzheimers is aging, says Dr. Ira J. Goodman of Orlandos Compass Research. By age 85, half of the population may have the disease.

So Goodman says a diagnosis in an older person is far more accurate than in a younger person, who may have a variety of conditions that mimic Alzheimers.

PET scans to diagnose Alzheim-ers will be available someday soon, according to accumulating research showing the scans can accurately diagnose the disease. In June, a study presented at a Society of Nuclear Medicine meet-ing suggested that PET scans for detecting Alzheimers could be commercially available this year, although experts said such scans could be expensive.

In the meantime, according to the Alzheimers Association, here are seven warning signs. Having some or even all of them doesnt neces-sarily mean you have the disease. But Goodman and others say that an evaluation by an expert a neu-rologist, a psychiatrist or another professional specializing in memory loss is the only way to be relatively certain. The warning signs are:

N Asking the same question over and over.

N Repeating the same story, word for word, again and again.

N Forgetting how to do things that were previously done with ease and regularity, such as cooking or making repairs.

N Losing the ability to pay bills or balance a check-book.

N Getting lost in familiar surroundings or misplacing household objects.

N Neglecting to bathe or wearing the same clothes over and over again.

N Relying on someone else, such as a spouse, to make routine decisions or answer questions.

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We believe this might be a precursor to a state where people start seeing symptoms. In other words, this may be what hap-pens before you get Alzheimers, says Hickman.

Another UCF researcher has discovered that a compound called bromodeoxyuridine may improve the odds that stem cells transplanted from a patients bone marrow will help take over the functions of cells damaged by Alzheimers disease and other neurological illnesses.

A research team led by Kiminobu Sugaya, a UCF professor with a Ph.D in pharmacology, found that treating bone mar-row cells in laboratory cultures with the compound made adult human stem cells more likely to develop as brain cells after they were implanted in adult rat brains.

Sugaya and his colleagues hope to demonstrate that stem cells transplanted from a patients blood or bone marrow can be an effective treatment for Alzheimers and other neuro-logical diseases, because they can replace cells that die from those ailments.

By using a patients own stem cells instead of embryonic stem cells, were able to avoid the ethical concerns many people have about stem-cell research, Sugaya says. We also dont have to worry about the immune system rejecting the new cells.

Still, early and denitive detection offers the best hope for truly effective treatment, say experts. By the time Alzheim-ers symptoms begin to show, the disease is in its nal stages. Says Goodman: It may be decades before a person becomes symptomatic.

A FRIEND INDEEDCenter offers help and support.

The Florida Legislature showed unusual foresight in 1985 when it founded the Alzheimers Disease Initia-tive. But it might not have happened without the advo-cacy of an Orlando woman, Pat Jimison, who was pri-mary caregiver for her husband, Jack, who was stricken by the disease in his 50s.

The initiative established 14 memory-disorder clin-ics statewide and funded both adult day-care facilities for Alzheimers victims and respite programs for their caregivers. In addition, it created a brain bank where doctors examine the brains of deceased Alzheimers patients, both to provide family members with a deni-tive diagnosis and to further research.

Jimison, now retired and living in North Carolina, also founded the Alzheimers and Dementia Resource Center in Orlando.

Pat was looking for help when her husband was di-agnosed, says Nancy Squillacioti, director of the cen-ter. This started out as a support group in someones kitchen. Then she went to the Legislature and told them, Hey, guys, this is a growing problem and were going to be in big trouble if we dont do something now.

The center, located on Lake Highland Drive, offers support, referral and counseling services. Its also the administrative headquarters for the states brain bank the brains are actually stored at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. For more information call (407) 843-1910 or visit alzheimerresourcecenter.org.

Orlandos Center for Memory Disorders is located on East Colonial Drive. For more information call (407) 447-5971 or visit memorydisorders.org.

BY THE NUMBERS

5,300,000The estimated number of Americans who have Alzheimers

500,000The estimated number of Floridians who have Alzheimers

10%People age 65 who have Alzheimers

50%People age 85 who have Alzheimers

$170,000,000,000Cost of Alzheimers care to Medicaid and Medicare in 2010

$61,000,000,000Cost of Alzheimers to business, including healthcare and lost productivity

The Alzheimers and Dementia Resource Center in Orlando began as a small support-group meeting in

an Orlando womans dining room.


Central Florida remodeler Jack McGrath is about to tackle a whole-house remodel that will feature wide doorways, a shower with a no-step entry and extra space in the bathroom for grab bars. But the clients arent elderly.

Like all of us, however, they someday will be if theyre lucky. And theyre planning ahead by incorporating aging-in-place and universal-design concepts into their remodeling project.

Its a smart move, says McGrath of Longwood-based Jona-than McGrath Construction, a Certied Aging-in-Place Spe-cialist (CAPS). This will probably be their last home, and they want to be comfortable in it as their needs change.

Carolyn Sithong, an occupational therapist who owns Home for Life Consulting and Design, says clients like McGraths are becoming the rule rather than the exception. The demand for aging-in-place services will begin to reshape healthcare as baby boomers age and choose to remain in their current homes, she adds.

Members of the baby-boom generation those born between 1946 and 1964 began turning 65 this year. Those 65 and older made up almost 13 percent of the U.S. population in 2010, ac-cording to the U.S. Census Bureau, while the group right behind them, those between 45 and 64, comprised 26 percent.

Clearly, building and remodeling homes for an aging popu-lation will be a challenge for many years to come. Thats why smart contractors are increasingly embracing the concepts of aging-in-place and universal design.

Leon Harper, a founding member of the National Home Modication Action Coalition, a group of gerontology and de-sign activists, describes the typical American home as a Peter Pan house built for able-bodied young adults and sold as if theyll be able to stay there for the rest of their lives without ever having to change a thing.

But that simply isnt reality. Changes that accompany aging may include reduced vision, decreased muscle strength, im-paired memory, diminished hearing and limited mobility due to such afictions as arthritis or osteoporosis.

Middle-aged people and even older people dont like to think about it, but they can become disabled, Harper says. When they break a leg and cant use the bathroom, or get sick and cant climb the stairs, they begin to think, Im stupid. Im useless. But I tell them, Its not you, its the house.

Aging-in-place and universal design are terms that are some-times used interchangeably. There are, however, degrees of difference. An aging-in-place project is one through which a home is built or retrotted to meet the changing needs of an aging occupant.

While universal design encompasses aging-in-place con-cepts, it is age-neutral. The term was coined by Ronald Law-rence Mace, a polio victim who devoted his life as an architect and industrial designer to devising environments suitable for everyone, regardless of age or condition.

Thus the two disciplines sometimes overlap. Aging-in-place design is a home that actually works for all ages, Sithong says. Many of the design features that we use for the elderly also work wonderfully for children.

A zero-step entry, for example, works as well for a mother with a baby stroller as it does for an 80-year-old with a walker. Likewise grab bars in a bathroom are great for the elderly but are equally handy for a pregnant woman or for someone recov-ering from surgery.

Universal design and aging-in-place involve creating living environments that are comfortable and accessible for all people in all stages of life, adds Sithong, This type of environment promotes independence in the home, allowing you to remain there for the long term.

Homes incorporating principles of aging-in-place and uni-versal design include such user-friendly details as wide door-ways, rocker light switches, single-lever faucets and kitchen cabinets with adjustable shelving. Floorplans are open, with wide hallways and wide entries that are covered and step-free, thereby facilitating access for wheelchairs and eliminating trip hazards for everyone else.

Not surprisingly, bathrooms are most frequently targeted for aging-in-place and universal-design rehabs.

Bathrooms should have ample space for maneuvering, Si-thong says. Roll-in showers are preferable for facilitating access and grab bars should be properly placed to allow safe transfers and to assist with balance. Hand-held sprayers are perfect for those who need to sit while they bathe.

Handsome, taller toilets are now made to help those who have difculty stooping and standing. A high-end Japanese toilet maker has introduced a washlet a toilet-seat bidet that can be

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How to retrot your home and age comfortably in place.

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Local experts offer plenty of sug-gestions for homeowners looking to incorporate aging-in-place and universal design elements into their remodeling plans. Here are a few of their ideas:

In the bathroom, use non-slip ooring. Also, install a chair-height toilet and a low- or no-threshold shower with a built-in bench or seat. Add grab bars in the bathroom or reinforce the walls so they can be added later.

In the kitchen, use easy-access storage such as pull-out shelves and appliances such as a side-by-side re-frigerator and dishwasher drawers. Create multi-level countertops with open space underneath so a person can work while seated.

At least one entry into the home should have no steps and be 32 inch-es wide or more.

Hallways and corridors should be at least three feet wide.

Lower light switches and thermo-stats should be installed so they can easily be reached by someone in a wheelchair. Also, use rocker-style light switches.

Use lever-style door handles and faucets, which are easier to open and turn on.

Choose front-loading laundry ap-pliances and consider raising them on pedestals.

TRENDS IN UNIVERSAL DESIGN

No-threshold showers, chair-height toilets, drawer-style dishwashers

and multilevel countertops are all typical universal design elements.


inserted into a standard toilet. The device features a heated seat, air purication and a stream of warm water aimed at the front or rear of the users anatomy, followed by a rush of warm air for paperless drying.

Americans, unaccustomed to bidets, may poke fun at the product. But its easy to see how it could solve hygiene prob-lems and enhance independence for those who, because of age or physical challenges, have difculty moving.

Kitchens are also being made over for safety and easy access. An aging-in-place or universal-design kitchen project might include replacing base cabinet half-shelves with roll-out trays or adding swing-out or Lazy-Susan accessories to hard-to-reach base-corner cabinets.

Replacing cabinet knobs with easier-to-use pulls is especially helpful for those with arthritis or Parkinsons. Likewise, knob-style faucets are easier to operate than their lever-handled cousins. Induction cooktops are preferable because they use magnetic energy and only generate heat directly below the pot, thereby reducing the chance of someone with vision or mem-ory challenges or curious children, for that matter from burning themselves on a hot surface.

Under-wall cabinet lighting creates brighter work surfaces,

which can mean the difference between a perfectly julienned carrot and a painfully jabbed ngertip especially for those with vision challenges. As an added benet, under-cabinet lighting can make the kitchen look bigger.

Slick oors should be treated with an anti-slip treatment. Polished travertine is beautiful, but presents a risk of falls. In fact, one of three people 65 or older suffers a serious fall every year. To avoid this potential hazard, look into an anti-slip treat-ment or replace the oor with a non-slip nish.

Many of these ideas can be easily implemented, Sithong adds. Changing faucets, handles and light switches is as simple as using them. Lighting can be enhanced or decreased by un-derstanding the wattages of light bulbs and/or adjusting win-dow treatments.

Yet, homeowners sometimes hesitate to incorporate aging-in-place and universal-design features and products into their remodeling projects because nobody wants to think of them-selves as getting older and needing tools or equipment for as-sistance, Sithong notes. Plus, they fear ending up with an in-stitutional look.

No need to worry. Bathroom grab bars, handrails and other products are now being designed so that its possible to incor-porate them almost invisibly or at least without sacricing aesthetics. Aging-in-place and universal design dont neces-sarily make things ugly, McGrath says. Sithong agrees, adding: There are many aspects of aging-in-place and universal design that are beautiful and comfortable.

Thats why NAHB now has an award to recognize design-savvy achievements for aging-in-place and universal design. A lot of companies have started focusing more on style, says Jamie Gold-berg, a National Kitchen & Bath Association-certied designer and certied aging-in-place specialist.

Other relatively minor but important steps that many hom-eowners can accomplish themselves: lower thermostats, elec-trical switches and front-door peepholes to put them within reach of everyone. Also, for the hearing-impaired, installation of strobe smoke detectors is recommended.

Privacy is also an important consideration as multigenera-tional living becomes more popular. Orlando-based remodel-ers Farina and Sons recently tackled a project for a multigen-erational family. We took into account both the physical and the emotional needs of the 94-year-old family member, says owner Victor Farina. Most importantly, we asked the family member to serve as part of the design-build team so he could feel included in the process.

But are aging-in-place and universal-design projects expen-sive? Not necessarily, McGrath says. Some features, such as el-evators, are pricy. But incorporating many universal-design concepts and features into a home are no cost or minimal cost, he says. It just takes thinking ahead.

Homes built with universal design and aging-in-place ele-ments, such as wide hallways and no-threshold entries, can be great for resale, too. So youll likely get a solid return on your remodeling investment if you decide to age elsewhere instead of in place.

Bathrooms are most often remodeled to accommodate the changing needs that come with aging. But that

doesnt mean the new and improved spacehas to look sterile or institutional.


Few decisions are as confusing, emotionally wrenching and fraught with pitfalls as those related to the care of an aging parent or loved one. While it may be easier to put off thinking about it until later, the earlier you begin your research, the easier the process will be. Learn about the different types of senior housing, what choices may be best for you and how to navigate the emotional roadblocks that come with mak-ing smart choices. Waiting until youre forced to act quickly only

makes the process that much more difcult. On the following pages is a selective directory of assisted living facilities, home-maker and companion services, nurse registries, nursing homes, orthopedic surgeons and hospice care services. Providers who have shown a special interest in reaching Forever Young readers through advertising are highlighted with more descriptions. Most of the information was provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA). For more, visit acha.myorida.org.

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ADULT APARTMENT COMMUNITYVilla Grande on Saxon450 Alessandra CircleOrange City, FL 32763villagrandeonsaxon.comIndependent 55-plus, pet-friendly community for active adults with one- and two bedroom apartment homes. Amenities include an 11,000-square-foot clubhouse with tness center, heated swimming pool, salon, library and private dining room. No upfront entry fees. Traditional lease agreements include short-term leases and op-tional garage storage.

ADULT DAY CARE CENTERSAdult day care offers social and health-related services in a safe, supportive and cheerful environment. Nutritious meals that accommodate special diets are typically included, along with an afternoon snack. Such facilities offer relief to family members or caregivers, allowing them the freedom to go to work, handle personal business or simply relax while knowing their loved ones are well cared for and safe.

Lake CountyLake County Adult Activity Center 1172 Grand Hwy. Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 978-2770 Maximum Participants:15

McCoy Adult Day Care Center120 E. 20th Ave. Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352) 383-9770 Maximum Participants: 24

Orange CountyEaster Seals Day Break at the Miller Center 2010 Mizell Ave.Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 629-4565 Maximum Participants: 50

Share the Care 1010 Arthur Ave. Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 423-5311 Maximum Participants: 20helpforcaregivers.orgSpecializing in adult day care and respite for frail, physi-cally and cognitively impaired adults, including those diagnosed with Alzheimers and Parkinsons. And now, caregivercentral.org provides a personalized caregiver self-assessment tool and ac-cess to help and support for caregivers.

Share the Care81 N. Main St. Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 423-5311 Maximum Participants: 20helpforcaregivers.org

Share the Care 1655 Peel Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 894-4669 Maximum Participants: 40helpforcaregivers.org

Share the Care4851 S. Apopka Vineland Rd.Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 876-9194 Maximum Participants: 40helpforcaregivers.org

Osceola CountyOsceola Council on Aging 700 Generation Point Kissimmee, FL 34744 (407) 846-8532 Maximum Participants: 78

Seminole CountyShare the Care 2025 W. S.R. 426 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 423-5311 Maximum Participants: 22helpforcaregivers.org

St. Mary Magdalen Adult Center 710 Spring Lake Rd., Ste., 1100 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701(407) 831-9630 Maximum Participants: 30stmarymagdalen.orgProviding compassionate care for frail adults who need special attention in a cozy, home-away-from-home set-ting since 1987.

Volusia CountySender Retreat 1270 Orange Camp Rd. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 734-4442 Maximum Participants: 45

Stay for a Day Adult Day Care 1001 Town Center Dr. Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 851-0691 Maximum Participants: 50

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESAssisted living facilities offer housing alternatives for older adults who may need help with dressing, bathing eating, and toileting, but dont require the intensive medical and nurs-ing care provided in nursing homes. These listings indicate only the number of licensed beds for assisted living, not the total capacity of the facility.

Lake CountyBridgewater, The 500 Waterman Ave. Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352) 383-0051 Licensed Beds: 100

Emeritus at Oak Park 650 E. Minehaha Ave. Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 241-0844 Licensed Beds: 85 Eustis Senior Care 228 N. Center St. Eustis, FL 32726 (352) 589-8944 Licensed Beds: 25 Grand Court Tavares, The 1211 Caroline St. E. Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 343-6464 Licensed Beds: 110 Heritage of Tavares 900 E. Alfred St. Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 343-3070 Licensed Beds: 36 Leisure Manor 301 S. Main Ave. Minneola, FL 34715 (352) 394-6619 Licensed Beds: 24


Lexington Park 930 Hwy. 466 Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 259-8185 Licensed Beds: 115 Mayeld Retirement Center460 Newell Hill Rd. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 365-6011 Licensed Beds: 20 Savannah Manor 1027 W. Main St. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 326-3637 Licensed Beds: 45 Shady Lane Retirement Home 201 Roseeld Ave. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 216-3588 Licensed Beds: 11 Silver Lake Assisted Living34601 Radio Rd. Leesburg, FL 34788 (352) 365-9929 Licensed Beds: 8 Somerset 2450 Dora Ave. Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 343-4464 Licensed Beds: 60 Springs of Lady Lake, The 620 Grifn Ave. Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 259-0016 Licensed Beds: 80 Sterling House of Tavares 2232 Dora Ave. Taveres, FL 32778 (352) 343-2500 Licensed Beds: 60 Superior Residence of Clermont 1600 Hunt Trace Blvd. Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 394-5549 Licensed Beds: 110 Sutton Homes No. 74055 Lake ForestMount Dora, FL 32757(407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5

Waterman Cove1501 Sunshine ParkwayTavares, FL 32778(352) 742-7111 Licensed Beds: 94

Orange County Alabama Oaks of Winter Park1759 Alabama Dr.Winter Park, FL 32792(407) 622-5076 Licensed Beds: 19 Azalea Manor150 Willow Dr.Orlando, FL 32807 (407) 282-0556 Licensed Beds: 75 Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center, The 3201 Rouse Rd. Orlando, FL 32817 (407) 384-5858 Licensed Beds: 114 Emeritus at Conway 5501 E. Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32822 (407) 277-7225 Licensed Beds: 103 Emeritus at Ocoee 80 N. Clark Rd. Ocoee, FL 34761 (407) 299-2710 Licensed Beds: 105 Emeritus at Wekiwa Springs203 S Wekiwa Springs Rd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 889-7704 Licensed Beds: 82 Golden Pond Communities400 Lakeview Rd. Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 654-7217 Licensed Beds: 108 Indigo Palms at Maitland 740 N. Wymore Rd. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 628-0123 Licensed Beds: 116

Mayower Assisted Living Facility 1620 Mayower Court Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 672-1620 Licensed Beds: 31themayower.comA Continuing Care Retire-ment Community (CCRC) with a Type A life-care con-tract including 240 indepen-dent living apartments, 28 single-family independent living villas and 31 assisted living residences. Plus an on-site, 60-bed, state-licensed, Medicare-approved health center that has received the prestigious Governors Gold Seal Award.

Orlando Ivy Court 8015 Pin Oak Dr. Orlando FL 32819-7108 (407) 363-4511 Licensed Beds: 40 Orlando Lutheran Towers404 Mariposa St. Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 425-1033 Licensed Beds: 109 Orlando Madison House 8001 Pin Oak Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 903-1808 Licensed Beds: 80 Spring Hills Hunters Creek3800 Town Center Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 (407) 251-8088 Licensed Beds: 108 Summer Time Retirement 909 N. Wymore Rd. Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 645-5515 Licensed Beds: 95 Sutton Homes No. 1 2650 Derbyshire Dr. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5 Sutton Homes No. 24031 Quentia Dr. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5

Sutton Homes No. 4 1481 Glastonberry Dr. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5 Sutton Homes No. 5 2216 Miscindy Place Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5 Sutton Homes No. 8 6102 Sand Pines Estates Blvd.Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5 Thornton Gardens 618 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32821 (407) 841-5417 Licensed Beds: 12 Westchester of Winter Park558 N. Semoran Blvd. Winter Park FL 32792 (407) 679-5555 Licensed Beds: 121

Westminster Towers 70 W. Lucerne Circle. Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 841-1310 Licensed Beds: 60

Winter Park Towers 1111 S. Lakemont Ave. Winter Park FL 32792 (407) 647-4083 Licensed Beds: 73westminsterretirement.comChoose from among 421 apartment homes, single-family homes and villas in beautifully landscaped neighborhoods. Maintain the independence you desire while beneting from quality services that give you more time to experience active Florida living. Coming soon: 54 new apartment homes in Loch Berry.



Osceola County All Seasons Assisted Living509 W. Verona St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 931-3995 Licensed Beds: 75 Amber Lake Assisted Living2411 Fortune Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34744 (407) 348-6100 Licensed Beds: 34 Bishop Grady Villas 401 Bishop Grady Ct. St. Cloud, FL 34770 (407) 892-6148 Licensed Beds: 48 Good Samaritan Society/ Kissimmee Village 1471 Sungate Dr. Kissimmee, FL 34746 (407) 870-2210 Licensed Beds: 44 Homestead Retirement 1117 Massachusetts Ave. St. Cloud, FL 34769 (407) 892-3837 Licensed Beds: 34 Keystone Villas 1092 W. Donegan Ave. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 846-3568 Licensed Beds: 50 Royal Gardens of St. Cloud4511 Neptune Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34769 (407) 892-2290 Licensed Beds: 33 Savannah Court of St. Cloud3791 Old Canoe Creek Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34769 (407) 892-8502 Licensed Beds: 36 Sunshine Quest Acres 2910 Old Canoe Creek Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34772 (407) 593-1524 Licensed Beds: 12

Seminole County Arden Courts of Winter Springs1057 Willa Springs Dr. Winter Springs FL 32708 (407) 696-8400 Licensed Beds: 60 Chambrel at Island Lake 160 Islander Ct. Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 767-6600 Licensed Beds: 57brookdaleliving.comIndependent and assisted living options are available within a 15-acre community. Amenities include a heated, outdoor swimming pool, walking paths, arts and crafts studio, library and full-service dining, complete with table-side service. Cornerstone at Longwood, The480 E. Church Ave. Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 767-0500 Licensed Beds: 90 Eastbrooke Gardens 201 Sunset Dr. Casselberry, FL 32707(407) 699-5002 Licensed Beds: 78eastbrookegardens.netLocated in a rustic, tree-lined setting with secured out-door spaces and designated respite and daycare areas. Staffers are trained in all stages of Alzheimers care and family involvement is encouraged. Assessments available within 24 hours of intital contact and there is no waiting list. Emeritus at Lake Mary 150 Middle St. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 321-7550 Licensed Beds: 92 Emeritus at Oviedo 1725 Pine Bark Pt. Oviedo, FL 32765-6580 (407) 977-5250 Licensed Beds: 75

Emeritus at Tuskawilla 1016 Willa Springs Dr. Winter Springs, FL 32708 (407) 699-7999 Licensed Beds: 102 Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs 433 Orange Dr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701(407) 260-2433 Licensed Beds: 180Built specically for assisted living, independent living and Alzheimers care, the facility offers a private dining room, exercise room, salon, library and home health services. There are visiting physicians and a nurse is on staff. Physi-cal therapy and rehabilitation are offered and the location is close to shopping, dining and medical facilities.

Heritage at Lake Forest, The5433 W. S.R. 46 Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 322-2207 Licensed Beds: 185 Horizon Bay Vibrant Retirement Living 443 360 Montgomery Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32714(407) 786-5637 Licensed Beds: 115 Horizon Bay Vibrant Retirement Living 445 217 Boston Ave. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701(407) 260-2345 Licensed Beds: 170 Lutheran Haven Assisted Living Facility 1525 Haven Dr., Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 365-3456 Licensed Beds: 28 Renaissance Retirement Center 300 W. Airport Blvd. Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 323-7306 Licensed Beds: 115renaissancesanford.comIndependent living apart-

ments and 24-hour super-vised assisted living facility where services include an on-site beauty salon, reha-bilitation and therapy center, housekeeping, full-service dining room and an array of daily activities. Savannah Cottage of Oviedo445 Alexandria Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 977-8786 Licensed Beds: 38 Savannah Court of Maitland1301 W. Maitland Blvd. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 645-3990 Licensed Beds:112 Savannah Court of Oviedo355 Alafaya Woods Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 977-8786 Licensed Beds: 26 Savannah Court of Oviedo II395 Alafaya Woods Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 977-8786 Licensed Beds: 36 Spring Hills Lake Mary 3655 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 688-1660 Licensed Beds: 102 Sutton Homes No. 3515 Tivoli Ct. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701(407) 740-8815 Licensed Beds: 5

Volusia County Americare Assisted Living 2992 Day Rd. Deltona, FL 32738 (386) 789-8848 Licensed Beds: 36 Cloisters of DeLand, The 400 E. Howry Ave. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 822-6900 Licensed Beds: 220


fyi / resource directoryForest Lake Manor 252 Forest Lake Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32119 (386) 760-7174 Licensed Beds: 75 Good Samaritan Society/Florida Lutheran 450 N. McDonald Ave. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 738-0212 Licensed Beds: 45 Good Shepards of DeLand West, The 1200 W. New York Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-9986 Licensed Beds: 11 John Knox Village of Central Florida 101 Northlake Dr. Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 775-3840 Licensed Beds: 60 Oak Manor 1771 W. Minnesota Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-7231 Licensed Beds: 11 Rose Manor 120 W. North St. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-5982 Licensed Beds: 10 Savannah Court of Orange City202 Strawberry Oaks Dr. Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 775-3030 Licensed Beds: 45

Shady Lane 2560 Shady Lane Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 775-4453 Licensed Beds: 16 Sterling House of DeLand 1210 N. Stone St. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 736-8100 Licensed Beds: 55

Woodland Towers 113 Chipola Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-2700 Licensed Beds: 175

HOMEMAKER & COMPANION SERVICES, HOME HEALTH AND NURSE REGISTRIES Home health care helps seniors live independently for as long as possible, given the limits of their medical condi-tion. It covers a wide range of services, including occupa-tional and physical therapy, speech therapy and even skilled nursing. It may also involve helping with such daily activities as bathing, dressing and eating as well as cooking, cleaning and monitoring pre-scription and over-the-counter medications.

Lake CountyChristian Home Companionship 2204 Citrus Blvd., 2B Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 787-0052 Florida Hospital Waterman Home Care Services/Private Division 3270 Waterman Way Tavares, FL 32778 (352) 253-3900 Home Instead Senior Care No. 239 216 N. Third St., Ste. A Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 323-6100 Visiting Angels of Lake County 655 W. Hwy. 50, Ste. 103 Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 241-6400

Orange CountyAmerican Home Companions1475 Lake Baldwin Ln., Ste AOrlando, FL 32814 (407) 896-8989

BrightStar 410 N. Dillard St., Ste. 102 Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 877-0720

Cameron Group, The 3319 Maguire Blvd., Ste.100Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 896-2010

Comfort Keepers 380 Semoran Commerce Pl., Ste. 206B Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 814-7070

CSI/Nurse World 2250 Lee Rd., Ste.102 Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 629-1141

Florida Home Companion 620 N. Wymore Rd., Ste. 260Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 478-5469 Florida Hospital Home Care Services 600 Courtland St., Ste. 300 Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 691-8205 Senior Helpers 1850 Lee Rd., Ste.140 Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 628-4357 Spring Hills Care Services 3800 Town Center Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 (407) 251-8088 Visiting Angels of Orlando/Ocoee 6220 S. Orange Blossom Tr., Ste. 194 Orlando, FL 32809 (407) 888-5999 Visiting Angels of Orlando/Winter Park 2221 Lee Rd., Ste. 26 Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 236-9997 Visiting Nurse Association 102 W. Pineloch Ave., Ste. 23 Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 854-3100

Osceola County True Help Services 526 Simpson Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34744 (407) 348-2383 Visiting Angels 3501 W. Vine St., Ste. 351 Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 888-5999

Seminole County BrightStar of West Seminole7764 Islewood Ct. Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 921-8696 BrightStar of East Seminole County 800 Westwood Sq., Ste. E Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 278-4570 Comfort Keepers 650 Douglas Ave., Ste.1027Altamonte Springs, FL 32714(407) 774-4457 Granny Nannies 1912 Boothe Circle, Ste. 300Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 682-7758 Right at Home 200 Waymont Ct., Ste. 126 Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 330-0808rightathome.net Providing caring assistance at a reasonable cost to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live indepen-dently. Caregivers are careful-ly screened, trained, bonded and insured. Free personal alert system and a money back satisfaction guarantee offered. Services include companionship/homemaking, physical assistance, hygiene, wellness and skilled nursing. Visiting Angels 655 W. Fulton St., Ste. 1 Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 302-4138


Volusia CountyCompanion Care Services 1036 Lyric Dr. Deltona, FL 32738 (321) 246-2898 Shepherds House of DeLand, The 138 North Boulevard Ct. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-1908

HOME MEDICAL SUPPLIESLake CountyLincare 301 S. Richey Rd., Ste. 101 Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 323-5540 Longs Home Medical Services & Equipment 3801 S.R. 19A, Ste. 408 Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352) 735-1120

Orange CountyBinsons Home Health Care Centers 2069 Aloma Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 679-2135 Colonial Medical Supplies 915 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 849-6455 Scooter Store Orlando 2457 Silver Star Rd. Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 522-3780

Osceola CountyHelping Hands Medical 1316 N. John Young Parkway., Ste. A Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 847-5933 Padgetts Medical & Ostomy Center 4050 13th St. St. Cloud, FL 34769 (407) 892-3037

Seminole County Binsons Home Health Care Centers 762 E. Altamonte Dr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701(407) 691-3009 Colonial Medical Supplies 614 E. Altamonte Dr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701(407) 849-6455 Florida Hospital Respiratory & Equipment 556 Florida Central Parkway, No. 1060 Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 830-1938

Volusia CountyLincare 3063 Enterprise Rd., Ste. 23DeBary, FL 32713 (386) 668-6599 Rotech Oxygen & Medical Equipment 919 N. Spring Garden Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-9666

HOSPICEHospice programs are avail-able to help terminally ill individuals live their remain-ing days with dignity. These programs can assist the family, or other designated caregiv-ers, in making the patient as comfortable as possible. Assistance is available around the clock, seven days a week. Hospice care usually is pro-vided in the patients home, although it is also available at special hospice residences.

Lake County Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care 2445 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL 32778-9648 (352) 343-1341 Licensed Beds: 36 cornerstonehospice.org

Orange CountySamaritan Care Hospice of Florida 1300 N. Semoran Blvd., Ste. 210Orlando, FL 32807-3567 (407) 514-1300 Licensed Beds: 0 samcarehospice.com

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care 2201 Lucien Way Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 875-0028 Licensed Beds: 0 vitas.com

Seminole County Hospice of the Comforter 480 W, Central Parkway Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 682-0808 Licensed Beds: 22 hospiceofthecomforter.org

Volusia County Florida Hospital Hospice Care770 W. Granada Blvd., Ste. 304 Ormond Beach, FL 32174-5180(386) 671-2138 Licensed Beds: 8 fhhospicecare.org Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler 3800 Woodbriar Tr. Port Orange, FL 32129-9626(386) 322-4701 Licensed Beds:18 hovf.org

NURSING HOMESA nursing home is a long-term care facility that offers 24-hour room and board and health care services, including basic and skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and a full range of other therapies, treatments and programs.

Lake County Edgewater at Waterman Village300 Brookeld Ave. Mount Dora, FL 32757-9562(352) 383-0051 Licensed Beds: 120 Freedom Pointe at The Villages Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1460 El Camino Real The Villages, FL 32159 (352) 750-3800 Licensed Beds: 72

Orange County Adventist Care Centers/Courtland 730 Courtland St. Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 975-3800 Licensed Beds: 120 Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers 210 Lake Ave.Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 872-7088 Licensed Beds: 135 Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center 5201 Curry Ford Rd. Orlando, FL 32812 (407) 384-8838 Licensed Beds: 120

DePugh Nursing Center 550 W. Morse Blvd.Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 644-6634 Licensed Beds: 40 Life Care Center of Orlando3211 Rouse Rd. Orlando, FL 32817 (407) 281-1070 Licensed Beds: 120 Manor Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2075 Loch Lomond Dr. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 628-5418 Licensed Beds: 138


MetroWest Nursing and Rehab Center 5900 Westgate Dr. Orlando, FL 32835 (407) 296-8164 Licensed Beds: 120 Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center 830 W. 29th St.Orlando, FL 32805 (407) 843-3230 Licensed Beds: 420 Regents Park of Winter Park558 N. Semoran Blvd.Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 679-1515 Licensed Beds: 120 Savannah Cove 1301 W. Maitland Blvd. Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 645-3990 Licensed Beds: 39

Osceola County Consulate Health Care of Kissimmee 2511 John Young Parkway N.Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 931-3336 Licensed Beds: 120 Oaks of Kissimmee 320 N. Mitchell St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 847-7200 Licensed Beds: 59

Seminole County Lake Mary Health and Rehabilitation Center 710 N. Sun Dr. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 805-3131 Licensed Beds: 120 Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center 1024 Willa Springs Dr. Winter Springs, FL 32708 (407) 699-5506 Licensed Beds: 98 Village on the Green 500 Village Place Longwood, FL 32779 (407) 682-0230 Licensed Beds: 60

Volusia County Good Samaritan Society/Florida Lutheran 450 N. McDonald Ave. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 738-0212 Licensed Beds: 60 Woodland Terrace Extended Care Center 120 Chipola Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 738-3433Licensed Beds: 120

ORTHOPEDICSEmergent Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Surgery 7350 Sand Lake Commons, Medplex B, Ste. 2205Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 355-3120freedom-joint.comDr. Steve Nguyen, a joint replacement specialist and pioneer in minimally invasive joint replacement techniques, offers the most advanced, innovative procedures available. The procedures involve the use of proprietary techniques that are minimally invasive and muscle-sparing. The results are dramatically reduced pain, a shorter hos-pital stay, a shorter recovery and years of pain-free living.

Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic1285 Orange Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 647-2287jewettortho.comJewett has been providing innovative care for over 75 years, specializing in the treatment of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and the spine. Practice areas include sports medicine and arthroscopy, joint replace-ment surgery, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery and rehabilitation and spine re-construction. There are eight locations in Central Florida, including two walk-in clinics.

REHABILITATION CENTERSRehabilitation centers use a combination of therapy, small groups and individual sessions to facilitate recovery from an illness, an injury or a surgi-cal procedure. Such facilities typically fall into one of four categories: occupational, physical, addiction and psych-social.

Lake CountyAll Coast Therapy Services13940 N. U.S. Hwy. 441, Bdg. 700, Ste. 702 Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 751-1095 Lake Centre for Rehabilitation 600 N. Blvd., Ste. D Leesburg, FL 34749 (352) 728-3000

Orange County Orlando Regional Rehabilitation Services 1301 Sligh Blvd. Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 649-6888 Towers Rehabilitation Services210 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 200 Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 872-7088

Osceola County Cora Rehabilitation Clinics/Kissimmee 311 W. Bass St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 870-5959 Spectrum Rehabilitation & Wellness 1012 W. Emmett St., Ste. C Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 933-0891

Seminole County Genesis Eldercare Rehabilitation Services 360 Montgomery Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32714(407) 682-1057

Innovative Senior Care at Chambrel at Island Lake 160 Islander Ct. Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 260-1161

Volusia County Brooks Rehabilitation Center820 Commed Blvd. Orange City, FL 32763-8321(904) 775-7488 Premier Rehabilitation 911 N Spring Garden Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-3108


Important Phone Numbers American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging(202) 783-2242 aahsa.org

Florida Adult Day Services Association(877) 342-3858 fadca.net

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration(888) 419-3456ahca.myorida.comoridahealthnder.govmyoridarx.com

Florida Assisted Living Association(850) 383-1159 falausa.com

Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging(850) 671-3700 faha.org

Florida Health Care Association(850) 224-3907 fhca.org

National Adult Day Services Association(877) 745-1440 nadsa.org

National Center for Assisted Living(202) 842-4444 ncal.org

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