a note from the publishers
Every day in the US an average of 10,000 people turn
65 and one in every three adults over the age of 65
will require some type of short or long term care.
Given the fact that nearly 35% of Polk County’s population
is seniors, this is a really big deal! Choosing care for yourself
or a loved one is a daunting task. Our family faced this more
than twenty-seven years ago when Wes’ grandmother,
LIZ & WES CRAVEN
Mabel, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s, needed more
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care than could be given at home. Overwhelmed and a bit scared, the family embarked on
a search for information and care. At a time when Google didn’t exist and the internet was
in its infancy, this was no easy task. We learned some important things in that process and
did, indeed, find good care for Mabel. We realized that other families were struggling with
the same lack of information and guidance as we had and decided to do something about it.
For twenty-four years, Polk ElderCare Guide has been filling the gap. Designed with Polk
families in mind, it was created not only to lead people to good resources, but give them the
tools and education necessary to make quality choices about senior living and care options
for themselves or loved ones. The Polk ElderCare Guide is your tool for wading through the
maze of elder care options and resources in Polk County. It is our sincere hope that this guide
will make the information gathering process easier and less stressful for you.
For more information and access to our key word searchable directory,
please visit us online at PolkElderCare.com
President/Publisher: Wes Craven
wes@proadmedia.com
Editor/Publisher: Liz Craven
liz@proadmedia.com
Graphic Designer: Tammy Gordon
Photography: Finkbeiner Photography
Contributing Writers: Yadira Holmes,
J. Lenora Bresler
ProAd Media
P.O. Box 864, Lakeland, FL 33802
863/802-5043
info@PolkElderCare.com