Friendship Centers

Our Mission: “To Promote health, dignity and quality of life
throughout the journey of aging.”

The Friendship Centers are a non-profit network of centers in Southwest Florida with services to meet the needs of people 50 and older, and extend into the community with volunteer opportunities for all ages. We currently have services in Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee and Collier Counties. Since the early 1970s this organization has led the country in developing innovative, cost-effective approaches to address the health and wellness needs of older adults. Program areas include:

WELLNESS & HEALTHY AGING

    Friendship Centers for activities and education
    Centers for Healthy Aging medical and dental clinics
    Dining Programs /Friendship Cafes
    Lifelong Learning

SUPPORT

    Caregiver Support
    Caregiver Resource Centers
    In-home Care Management
    Friendship at Home Supportive Intervention
    Friendship Meals on Wheels

VOLUNTEERISM & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Volunteer at Senior Friendship Centers
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Lee County

Erin McCleod
President & CEO
Friendship Centers

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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.

Florida’s Nursing and Assisted Living Homes Don’t Do Medical Pot

By Timothy Fanning
Staff Writer
Posted Sunday, June 23, 2019

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Cornerstone LifeCare Consultant Julie Cook Downing Featured in Observer Caregiving Article

“Caregivers struggle to find balance between self care and responsibilities”

Local caregivers share their obstacles, while experts weigh in on how to take care of yourself and a loved one.

Thursday, April 18, 2019
By: Katie Johns and Brynn Mechem | Observer Staff

Julie Cook Downing facilitates a caregiving support group at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. She has self-published a book and calendar to help caregivers. Click Here for more information.

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Alderman Oaks Residents, Family Members, Caregivers, Area Professionals, and Community Representatives Recently Attended Seminars to Learn More About the Current Status of Medical Cannabis.

Participants became aware of the assessment process and how to be approved for a medical marijuana card. They also heard about the many ways medical marijuana can be used and how it has been successfully tailored to individual needs.

Dr. Steven Reichbach, MD
Certified Physician

Renee Legere
Community Educator
Certified Dispensary

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Universal Design and Visitability

The design of a house directly impacts the ability of residents to live at home comfortably and safely. A good design can make it possible for residents to stay at home as they age or cope with a short- or long-term disability.

Sarasota County supports designing homes to better support these varied populations and aims, and has unveiled a voluntary recognition program for residential units that apply principles of Universal Design and Visitability.

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Click Here Learn More About the Area Universal Design Coalition

Cornerstone LifeCare is a member of the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (BIA). Click Here to access BIA website.

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