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.

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

Cornerstone LifeCare Clients
Our clients come from all walks of life and, during these uncertain times, most wish to stay in the comfort and safety of their home. They may have several people involved in their care plan. Our Consultants can help take the burden off these supporters.

The Initial Meeting
A Cornerstone LifeCare Consultant will meet with the client and supporters to gather information on their health, living environment, general financial situation, and current medical providers. Evaluated items include physical capabilities such as mobility and ability to function in the home, living environment safety and accessibility, and overall personal requirements.

The Recommendations and Report
Following the initial meeting, the Cornerstone LifeCare Consultant will process the information. A report is then written with specific recommendations including immediate action steps, such as a medical examination or more in-depth Living Environment review.

Follow-up Process
Along with the written report the Consultant will discuss specific recommendations with the client and supporters. We have high quality, vetted service providers and resources (the majority serve in your home). Living Environment recommendations may include Aging in Place modifications or Personal Services such as home health, legal, financial, and medical needs. When appropriate, we will also assist with placement outside the home in a senior living community of choice .

Ongoing Relationship
Our Cornerstone LifeCare Consultants often establish an an ongoing relationship to help oversee and manage the coordination of future service needs.

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Nannies • Babysitters • Senior Companions

Special Program for On-Site Employee Child Care

Debra Fortosis 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.

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Home Modifications Sarasota

Aging in Place Remodeling and Modifications
• Starts with an in-home consultation
• Certified Aging in Place Specialists
• Focus on accessibility, comfort, convenience, safety, and visitability
• Incorporates principles of Universal Design

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“Aging in the Right Place” Forum

Participants recently met and heard area experts share vital keys to planning and implementing steps for Aging in Place.

They learned about adapting their current living environment to improve accessibility, convenience, levels of care, functionality, and safety while staying right where they are.

They also learned about the availability of services and resources to complement their living environment and support the goal of Aging in Place.

FORUM PRESENTERS

Barbara Cogswell
A Better Solution Home Care, Owner
Sarasota Senior Advisory Council, Chair

Chuck Vollmer
101 Mobility, Owner
Universal Design Coalition, Board Member

Kathleen Houseweart
Senior Aging Specialist
Stakeholders in Aging Consortium, Chair

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Michael Moore Jr.
Staff Writer, Herald-Tribune

Aging in the Right Place Articles

“Sarasota is a great place to grow old”
Monday, January 20, 2020
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“What is universal design and can it work for you?”
Monday, January 13, 2020
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“Make a plan, but be ready to change it”
Monday, December 30, 2019
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“Creativity can set you free”
Monday, November 25, 2019
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“Doing your homework to find the perfect option for you”
Monday, August 19, 2019
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Placement in Senior Living Communities

Should a decision be made to explore a transition to one of many Senior Living Community options, 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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Cornerstone LifeCare is a member of the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (BIA). Click Here to access BIA website.

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