Support Services
Health & Wellness
Alzheimer’s Summit
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis
(FL-12) will be joining the Alzheimer’s
Association to host an Alzheimer’s
Summit for patients, family members,
caregivers and medical professionals.
The event will provide resources for
better understanding Alzheimer’s
and include a presentation on current
research about the disease. Open to the
public and press. Drop-ins welcome.
Tuesday January 23 10 am - 12 pm
$ Free RSVP by calling (727) 232-2921 or
email FL12.rsvp@mail.house.gov
Hale Senior Activity Center
Alzheimer’s Support Group
A support group for family members,
caregivers or others interested in learning
more about Alzheimer’s disease.
Wednesdays 10 - 11 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Aphasia Activity Group
Persons with Aphasia and their
caregivers are invited to join this program
led by Voices of Hope for Aphasia. Call
Jackie Hinckley at (727) 249-1953 or
email jackie@vohaphasia.org.
C.A.N. Activities: Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pm
Participate in Communication, Arts and Networking
Activities including games, arts & crafts, music and
other hands-on activities that support communication.
Conversation Group: Thursdays, 1 - 3 pm
Partake in supported conversation, short stories and
other language activities.
$2 / $3 per meeting, per day
Hale Senior Activity Center
Bereavement Support Group
Register through Hospice for this 6-week
program with facilitator, Michelle Rock,
SW. Call (727) 523-3455 to register.
Fridays Jan 19 - Feb 23 12:30 - 2:30 pm
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Health & Wellness (continued)
Parkinson’s Support Group
Meetings help foster self-empowerment,
coping skills and socialization in a nonjudgmental
and encouraging atmosphere.
Includes physical, occupational and
speech exercises.
2nd Tuesday of the month 1 - 2:30 pm
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Tips for Caregivers
Caring for someone can be challenging
and unfamiliar, yet rewarding. Learn about
local resources, practicing self care,
well-being and other recommendations
to help guide you along the way.
Tuesday March 13 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Independent Living
Senior Counseling
Professional counseling for creating
optimal emotional health and finding
solutions to relieve depression, anxiety,
stress related to grief, changes in health
or finances, and other issues. Provided
by Gulf Coast Community Services.
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
No fee, donations accepted. Appointment
required. Call Shannon Hammer, (727) 479-1848.
Hale Senior Activity Center
Independent Living (continued)
Telephone Freedom
Qualifying FL residents hard of hearing,
deaf or speech impaired can receive
specialized telephones and ring-signaling
devices at no charge. Provided by Family
Center on Deafness, (727) 399-9983
2nd Tuesday of the month 9:30 - 11:30 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Insurance
Advanced Directives
Understand the legalities of advance
directives, living wills or legal documents
that specify what actions should be
taken for your health when you are too
ill to express your wishes. Presented by
Spiro John Verras (Mar. 3) and Amanda
Singleton (Apr. 3), PA FL Bar Speakers.
Tuesday March 20 & April 3 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Medicaid Q&A
Finally, answers to your Medicaid
questions. Find out the legal way to
avoid being impoverished by nursing
home costs and how to save your assets,
house, car and way of life and still obtain
long-term nursing care. Presented by
Sean W. Scott, Elder Law Attorney.
Tuesday February 20 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
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