Age-Friendly Sarasota

Age-Friendly Sarasota is an initiative to engage government, businesses, organizations and people of all ages to build a lifelong community by developing a more livable environment.

The Age-Friendly Sarasota initiative seeks to build upon our community’s assets and citizens’ aspirations to optimize active, healthy and engaged living for persons throughout the lifespan.

Age-Friendly Sarasota is Florida’s first World Health Organization age-friendly community.

“Embracing our Elderly May Become a Priority”
Age-Friendly Community: Sarasota County set to
look at how to obtain designation

Article by Barbara Peters Smith
Aging Reporter; Health & Fitness Editor
Sarasota Herald-Tribune Link to Article

Dr. Kathy Black
Professor of Social Work and Gerontology, USF Sarasota-Manatee
Age-Friendly Sarasota Initiative Consultant

Dr. Black obtained her Ph.D. from the University at Albany in New York in 2000 and Master’s Degrees in Social Work and Gerontology from the University of Southern California in 1988 and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1990. Dr. Black is a Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar and a Fellow in the Gerontological Society of America- the nations’ premiere scientific society dedicated to the study of aging. Dr. Black has over 30 years of experience working with older adults and their families in the capacity of geriatric case manager, medical social worker, and geriatric nurse in acute and long term care, hospital, nursing home, and community-based settings.

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We also encourage you to contact us to schedule a discussion or appointment with a Cornerstone LifeCare Consultant about this or any of our other related Services.

IN-HOME COVID-19 TEST

A special offer within our CONCIERGE COVID CARE program is an initial IN-HOME EVALUATION and COVID-19 TEST by an Interim HealthCare Nurse.

You will receive the results of the test during the visit and, depending on the outcome along with the overall evaluation, be given the opportunity to discuss and develop follow-up steps to address any needs.

The Interim HealthCare Nurse is also a Cornerstone LifeCare Consultant and can coordinate other related services available through our Network of Partners and Resources.

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During These Unsettling Times We Bring Health & Wellness Services to Your Home!

Through the support of our trusted Partners and Resources, Cornerstone LifeCare Consultants will assist you and your loved ones in navigating “Aging in Place” Solutions such as In-Home Remodeling and Modifications; In-Home Medical and Healthcare Services; and other types of vital Personal Support and Services.

Our Cornerstone LifeCare Consultants will also help manage transitions to Independent, Assisted, Rehab, and Skilled Nursing Facilities depending on your goals and circumstances.

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SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS

For a More Supportive, Safe, and Social Living Environment

During these unsettling times a decision may be needed to explore a transition to one of many Senior Living Community options. And, we are here to help.

Our goal is to not only keep the needs and desires of the loved one in mind but fully consider the influence on family members, caregivers, friends, and other supporters.

Whether the choice is Independent Living, Assisted Living. Memory Care, Skilled Nursing or Rehab we have a dedicated group of trusted Partners that we feel are the best in the industry.

We look forward to hearing from you to begin discussions towards choosing the the right Senior Living Community for your particular situation.

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Psychosocial Counseling & Therapy
(Teleconference or In-Person)

There is More to the Coronavirus Pandemic Than Just the Physical and Financial Impact!

What About the Affects on Our Emotional Well-Being and State of Mind?

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Contact our Medical Cannabis Specialist to learn more about the current status of Medical Cannabis and become aware of the assessment process and how to be approved for a medical marijuana card.

Ask about the many ways medical marijuana can be used and how it has been successfully tailored to individual needs.

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Employee Assistance Through Special On-Site Child Care Program During These Unsettling Times

Debra Fortosis, Founder of Elite Family Care, and her team will design, manage, and oversee a program at your facility so that valued employees, volunteers, and supporters of your organization can have their children attended to while carrying out their responsibilities.

This innovative program was initially developed due to urgency for families of First Responders and Healthcare Personnel, but certainly has application to other types of businesses and non-profit organizations.

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Cornerstone LifeCare is a member of the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (BIA).
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