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Astoria Senior Living includes Astoria Assisted Retirement Living and Astoria Health and Rehab

Located on beautiful Lake Gibson, Lake Gibson Village offers the finest in Assisted Living and Memory Care services. Our professional staff takes care of the necessities of life – from housekeeping and laundry to assistance with personal care and more – making life easier and more pleasurable in every respect.

Lake Howard Heights serves seniors and their families in the scenic Winter Haven area with heart, whether you are looking for a more socialized lifestyle with independent living or require care services in assisted living. Our dining, amenities, team members, and senior apartments in Winter Haven blend together and create an enriching lifestyle for our residents.

We are a 100 licensed assisted living community in Lake Alfred, Florida.

First Presbyterian Church Lakeland

Pastor – Rev. Dr. John Fullerton

www.fpclakeland.org

Sunday Services in-person and online: Classic – 8:15 & 10:30 a.m., Modern (Vine) – 10:30 a.m.

The Older (50+) Adult Ministry at First Presbyterian Church Lakeland provides programs and activities that engage the mind, body, and spirit. As of this writing, we offer in-person and virtual Bible study/small groups, monthly luncheons, fun fellowship opportunities, trips, and educational programs, as well as an annual Community Senior Adult Health and Resource Fair from 12-3 p.m. on the second Friday of March (planned for March 11, 2022). We invite all to participate in any of our events. For more information please contact Sandie at oam@fpclakeland.org or 863-686-7187.

Multi-practice area law firm with Attorney Kevin Albaum specializing in Elder Law.

Providing Peace Of Mind In A Complex World

The Elder Law Firm of Clements & Wallace, P.L. is a boutique firm dedicated to serving the legal needs of aging Floridians and their families. We strive to provide accurate and current legal advice to our clients in a professional and sensitive manner. Our firm is unique in that all attorneys in the firm concentrate their practice in the field of elder law. Our attorneys have many decades of combined experience in resolving the types of legal problems that seniors and their families face. Our clients benefit from the shared knowledge and experience of our team.

The Elder Law Team at our Lakeland Office provides estate planning and related legal services to clients of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older and disabled individuals and their families.  Our Elder Law attorneys are particularly sensitive to the multiple stresses that our elderly and disabled clients confront on a daily basis, which are compounded by the complexities of the legal and health care systems. We help our clients navigate these systems. We strive for our clients to maintain their highest quality of life, dignity, and independence for as long as possible. 

Denise Tessier, founder of The Tessier Law Firm, P.A., has been a lawyer for over 25 years, admitted in Florida, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Now home in Lake Wales, she helps individuals and families “take charge of life’s transitions” throughout Polk, DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands counties. She focusses her practice on Life and Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Probate and Elder Law), as well as Small Business Legal Consulting.

From estate to tax planning, Medicare set-up to trusts, it’s not easy for an elderly person to fully grasp the ins-and- outs, benefits and drawbacks of various planning measures.

• Medicaid Benefits
• Qualified Income Trust
• Medicaid Planning
• VA Benefits

We endeavor to add value to our clients lives by connecting their unique purpose to financial decisions, bringing clarity on how to strategically accomplish their goals, and providing stewardship as life continues to change.

Heather has a background in wealth management, investments, trusts, and banking. After a decade of experience in the many facets of the financial industry, Heather created Atlas Financial Consulting, LLC. As a Daily Money Manager, she has the ability to work hands-on with her clients and make a difference in their financial lives by providing confidential, compassionate assistance, while reducing stress and increasing financial productivity. She strives to alleviate the burden of her client's day-to-day financial tasks such as creating and implementing a budget, preventing/contesting fraud, paying bills, reconciling accounts, organizing electronic and/or physical files, etc.

This allows her clients to shift their focus to living a more fulfilling and stress-free life. Heather is a member of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM). As a member of AADMM she is held to their Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Each AADMM member is required to pass a biennial background check to ensure each member is continuing to uphold the credibility and integrity of our profession.

Heather believes in helping those in need and giving back to the community. She is currently serving as Secretary of the Greater Auburndale Chamber of Commerce board of directors, as well as Secretary of Winter Haven's Women's Resource Center board of directors.

Providing Guidance and Assistance with Your Medicare Choices

She helps clients to live the retirement that they worked so hard to achieve. Having a partner to help you stay on track so that your money works for you, is what we do. To learn why consolidating your retirement accounts to Edward Jones makes sense, contact our office today.

Platinum Benefit Services, Inc. is committed to helping families gain maximum government benefits for Long Term Care and providing both compassion and application expertise. Since 1996, we have helped more than 10,000 families qualify for Medicaid while strategically protecting an estimated $1,000,000,000 in assets in conjunction with appropriate legal counsel.

Platinum works diligently to process all types of long term care applications with a specialization in complex nursing home applications for families who employ high end asset protection strategies. Platinum Benefit Services, Inc. are experts in the field of nursing home Medicaid application processing.

Family-owned and operated by the Heath family since 1959, they serve families with the same commitment and compassion provided by their founder, Foster Heath. Honored with the Pursuit of Excellence Award by the National Funeral Directors Association nine consecutive years, Heath Funeral Chapel has been recognized for their professional, ethical excellence, and for providing quality, compassionate care and aftercare to the families they serve. Heath Funeral Chapel is a proud member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, and the Green Burial Council.

Heath Funeral Chapel offers:

*Pre-planning/Complimentary Consultations

*Burial/Graveside Services

*Cremation with Confidence™️

*On-site Crematories

*Religious or Secular Services

*Social Security Information

*Veterans Services

*On-site Chapel Seating (125)

*Additional Seating (max 300)

*Live-streaming

*Closed-circuit TV

*Video/DVD Tributes

*Receptions – Heath Tribute Center; Full-Service Catering Available

*Aftercare Programs

My name is Jack Spangler and I have served in the funeral business for 30 years. During that time I have noticed a large increase in the cremation rate. More and more people want something very basic and to make things easier on the loved ones left behind. Funeral homes generally are more expensive due to the large overhead.

We are simple, make things easy and are more than reasonable in our pricing. I personally will take as much worry and concern off your shoulders as I can and assist with anything I am able.

My goal is to make it as simple and easy for you as I possibly can. I encourage you to ask around about my reputation and you will find that I am a very sincere and caring person held to the highest of standards.

Our Mission is to create a collective impact by bringing Lakeland’s Vision of an Age Friendly Community to Life!

Age Friendly Lakeland’s goal is to facilitate conversations relevant to the AARP 8 domains of livability with non-profit, for-profit organizations, businesses, residents, and city leaders.

Our hope is to maximize opportunities for seniors to be active, healthy and engaged with their neighbors by connecting them with the available resources, each other, and their community. Our committee and leadership teams will focus on identifying the current needs and working to supporting existing efforts that currently exist within the community.

Non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization that raises money from CPR courses for the lay person or healthcare professional in order to provide outreach work in the community focused on drowning prevention and AED education.

An ombudsman is an advocate for people who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes.

We are a State agency, under the Department of Elder Affairs. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all Florida long-term care residents by advocating for and protecting their health, safety, welfare and rights.

ALL services are confidential and free of charge.

The Mission of Meals on Wheels of Polk County shall be to provide hot, nutritionally balanced meals and a daily contact to the homebound residents of the Polk County area. Our program provides a means of independence for many of our senior citizens – in some cases, it is a means of survival.

MEALS ON WHEELS, INC., is a non-profit organization, actively supported by churches, civic organizations, businesses, and hundreds of active volunteers and residents throughout the Polk County Area.

Polk Senior Games is a non-profit, 501(c) (3), corporation that presents an annual two-week series of Olympic-style sports and games for men and women 50 years of age and over. The Games begin on the last Saturday of February. The Games inspire an active lifestyle, combine an interest in sports and games with fun and fellowship, promote a positive image of seniors and recognize their efforts and achievements, and encourage volunteerism. The Games attract nearly 2,500 men and women with a variety of skills – the serious competitor, the fun at heart, the seasoned athlete, the late bloomer, and the physically challenged.

Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center is a referral hub which provides information for seniors and their families. Rath Center also provides senior services which include support groups, Medicare information (SHINE) and lifelong learning. Senior Scholars provides classes in computers, Spanish, Italian, Life Writing, History, Anthropology, Biology and more!

We can be contacted for information at 863-220-7002. Our e-mail address is rathsrconnextions@gmail.com. Our web site is TheRathCenter.org.

RSVP Polk engages people 55 and better in volunteer service to meet community needs and provides a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers.

Leading Through Experience! You have gained a lifetime of experience. Now is the time to put your skills and talents to good use by volunteering through RSVP.

RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, community and service organizations, and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs.

RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of volunteers with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental accident insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.

Senior Connection Center is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to help older adults and persons with disabilities live with independence and dignity.

ADVENT HOME CARE ALLIANCE (AHCALL) is a not-for-profit community partner which provides veterans, seniors, and persons with disabilities in-home companion care needs through our compassionate team.

Helping Hand Nursing Services is a locally owned and operated Nurse Registry that has been providing the most affordable and comprehensive home care in Polk and Hillsborough counties for over 28 years. Our administrator is a registered nurse with over 35 years of experience. She is an RN, BSN, CCRN, and specializes in geriatric nursing and care coordination. We work with doctors, nursing homes, home health care agencies, and hospitals in a combined effort to keep clients in the comfort of their own homes or familiar environment.

Comfort Keepers provides award winning in-home care to seniors and other adults in need.

With home care services, our office can provide personal care plans through an in-home evaluation and interviews between the client, family and the ComForCare team to help determine the best plan of action for the individual based on their specific needs. ComForCare Home Care can help individuals with daily activities. Our dedicated caregivers can be available for as little as a few times per week or 24 hours a day to provide care.

With home care services, our office can provide personal care plans through an in-home evaluation and interviews between the client, family and the ComForCare team to help determine the best plan of action for the individual based on their specific needs. ComForCare Home Care can help individuals with daily activities. Our dedicated caregivers can be available for as little as a few times per week or 24 hours a day to provide care.

Helping Hand Nursing Services is a locally owned and operated Nurse Registry that has been providing the most affordable and comprehensive home care in Polk and Hillsborough counties for over 28 years. Our administrator is a registered nurse with over 35 years of experience. She is an RN, BSN, CCRN, and specializes in geriatric nursing and care coordination. We work with doctors, nursing homes, home health care agencies, and hospitals in a combined effort to keep clients in the comfort of their own homes or familiar environment.

Home Instead ®️ in Lakeland, FL offers many different types of in-home care that can be individualized to meet the needs of your family members. Call us at (863) 937-1500 for a free consultation to learn how home care can benefit your family.

The Home Instead network has been delivering in-home care for more than 25 years. All of our highly trained CAREGiversSM are bonded and insured for your peace of mind. Each CAREGiver completes a comprehensive training program to deliver individualized care with compassion.

Our families live and work in Lakeland, FL, so we’re invested in our community on a very personal level. And we believe every family in the area deserves individualized in-home senior care with a compassionate touch. That’s why we established Home Instead Senior Care®️ of Lakeland, FL.

As a locally owned business, we offer friendly, responsive service right in your neighborhood. We’re dedicated to making our community a better place to live for seniors and their families.

HHA #299993698

Senior Helpers stands ready to serve your family’s needs with personalized, in-home care and expertly trained professional caregivers. Let us ease your mind with a complimentary in-home care assessment. Joint Commission Accredited. License HHA 299993990

Senior Helpers offers tailored home care services ranging from companion care for seniors who need daily assistance to in-depth specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases. Senior Helpers of Polk County was established in 2008 by Jorge Giraldo MBA, our CEO / Administrator, who is an advocate for high-quality senior care. Our primary goal is to improve quality of life for our clients and their families, by delivering customized, dependable, and affordable care. Our team of highly-qualified caregivers and office staff are ready to serve you and your family; let Senior Helpers become an extension of your family!

Non-medical in-home senior care. Meal prep, light duty housekeeping, companion care, errands, escort to appointments, pet care, fall prevention, security checks and so much more!

Cornerstone Hospice is not a place, but a philosophy of care with an emphasis on quality of life. Providing hospice care in Polk, Highlands and Hardee county.

As a Not-for-Profit Provider, Good Shepherd Hospice…

At Good Shepherd Hospice, we never deny services to anyone due to financial hardship. Patients receive services wherever they call home—in a primary residence, assisted living facility, skilled nursing home, hospice house or hospital.

Good Shepherd Hospice accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most private insurances. Under Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare, hospice is an all-inclusive benefit—all services, medications, home medical equipment and medical supplies related to the patient’s illness are covered.

Medical care available to those in Polk County who are 200% of the federal poverty level or less and have no medical coverage.

Free hearing tests. Dispense and service hearing aids of various manufacturers and styles. Taking most insurances with no prepayment up front.

For more than 50 years, Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center has served the Greater Lakeland community, and beyond. We are a premier world-class speech, language and hearing disorders treatment facility in the beautiful heart of Central Florida and Polk County. Today, as in every day for half a century, we welcome every patient and celebrate the dedication of our professional staff who have answered the call for outstanding, compassionate care, in an exemplary facility. Learn more about us!

For more than 50 years, Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center has served the Greater Lakeland community, and beyond. We are a premier world-class speech, language and hearing disorders treatment facility in the beautiful heart of Central Florida and Polk County. Today, as in every day for half a century, we welcome every patient and celebrate the dedication of our professional staff who have answered the call for outstanding, compassionate care, in an exemplary facility. Learn more about us!

At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Lakeland and serving Polk and Hillsborough counties, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.

Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.

Pro-Ad Media publishes Sage Aging ElderCare Guide, a comprehensive guide to senior care options in Polk County. Available in English and Spanish, you can find the guide at locations throughout Polk County, free of charge, and online at www.ElderCareGuide.com. Check out our Sage Aging Podcast.

Well Being Magazine was created to serve the health and well-being needs of our community, Well Being gives readers easy access to all their needs in one publication, delivered to thousands every month, reaching 37,500 readers! Advisory Board members have the ability to submit articles and health tips monthly.

D-R Media consists of Local Community Newspapers and Magazines serving Central Florida in Polk, Highlands, Lake, and Sumter county.

Donna Kay Dinkins, REALTOR® at Focus Group Florida at Keller Williams is YOUR Seniors Real Estate Specialist®  designated to work with the 50 and older population. As an SRES®, she can help with the special needs of finding a retirement home, downsizing, relocating, or looking for that condo on the beach. Understanding the major financial and lifestyle transitions including long-term care needs of her older clients, she offers the opportunity to complete the real estate transaction with the patience, professionalism, and expertise that is needed when working with the seniors in our community.

Meeks Real Estate, LLC helps people who are looking to buy, sell, build or invest in the Central Florida Area. I am the Broker/Realtor with over 15+ years experience. I have also completed my Bachelor of Science, GRI, PSA and I truly enjoy working with people. My Slogan is “Not just a Realtor but Your Realtor” I hold true to my slogan. I take excellent care of my clients. Please feel free to call me or text me anytime. 863-604-9287.

Address: 1510 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830 P.O. Box 1653 Bartow, FL 33831

Hi would like to introduce myself you Debbie Hatcher, Realtor with Xcellence Realty. Working with buyers and sellers in Polk County, FL 25+ years. I can help you sell your home if it is in a rented Park that you are paying lot rent or home and land. Working with you to get to your next chapter in your life. Whether to downsize and buy a smaller home in a 55+ community with neighbors to look after your home so you can travel. Or moving to more inclusive home that you no longer need to do the lawn, take care of home Maintenace, with meals available if you don't feel like cooking. Selling your home doesn't have to be a lot of work. I will provide a Free Market Analysis on your home value. Buying your next home there are still good deals and we provide you homes available till you find the one that is right for you. Give me a call and we can meet and come up with a plan.

An exciting concept in senior living, The Glades includes three distinct neighborhoods offering choices for all lifestyles. We offer 114 Independent living, 73 Assisted Living, and 36 Memory Care residences. The Glades at ChampionsGate is close to everything you need. Shopping, dining, parks and dog-walking paths, ChampionsGate Golf Resort and the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center are all just minutes away. Here, you’ll find a carefree lifestyle in a welcoming city, where people value the good life, from outdoor events and area attractions, to exceptional healthcare and recreation.

Five Star Winter Haven Retirement Community

Spring Haven specializes in senior living; our amenities, services, and activities create an environment and atmosphere that is perfect for all residents. We offer Independent Living, Memory Care and Assisted Living.

Five Star Winter Haven Retirement Community

Spring Haven specializes in senior living; our amenities, services, and activities create an environment and atmosphere that is perfect for all residents. We offer Independent Living, Memory Care and Assisted Living.

Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab, All private rooms, State of the art equipment in our gyms.