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.

Join Participants at Alderman Oaks for a Seminar About the Current Status, Health Benefits, and Qualifying Process for Medical Cannabis

Friday, October 26, 2018
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Program Presenters

Meet and hear Dr. Steven Reichbach (Certified Physician) of the Gulf Coast Ketamine Center and Renee Legere of Trulieve (Licensed Dispensary) present timely information about developments in Medical Cannabis.

Learn more about the assessment process and how to be approved for a medical marijuana card. Also, hear about the many ways medical marijuana can be used and how it is tailored to individual needs.

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and formulate a customized plan that
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Julie Cook Downing
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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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