• Stress management and mental health are two critical factors for every individual to realize his or her own potential and cope with everyday life. Good stress management skills enable us to work productively and foster positive work and personal relationships. Mental health is an often undervalued component to overall wellbeing. 

  • Elder Helpline

    Call the Elder Helpline at 866.413.5337

    By calling this number, you’ll gain access to the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida’s Elder Helpline. The service will direct you to the right person, agency or program and is manned by certified information specialists who will give you clear and unbiased information. If needed they will contact the appropriate organization, group or agency for you. Depending on the help you need, the specialists will ask you qualification questions in order to determine what services you are eligible to receive. As always, if you have an emergency, don’t delay and call 911 immediately.

    https://friendshipcenters.org/services/help-at-home/elder-helpline/
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  • Adult Off-Site Day Care

    Daybreak Adult Day Center

    At Daybreak Adult Day Center, we provide a safe, secure environment with social, recreational, and therapeutic activities designed to meet the needs of older adults who live at home with a loved one but cannot be left alone while their caregiver works or attends to other responsibilities.

    Daybreak is the only licensed adult day center in Manatee County providing ongoing, year-round programs Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm with most clients attending between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm.

    https://mealsonwheelsplus.org/daybreak-adult-day-center-lakewood-ranch-florida/
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  • Let's Go Places

    Social calendar of events for seniors. Transportation is provided for $15 round trip (transport only & subject to change). 

    http://www.itnsuncoast.org/places
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  • ITN (Independent Transportation Network)

    This local non-profit helps people age 60+ and adults with transportation challenges who have outlived their ability to drive safely. ITN provides safe affordable rides to aging adults in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Call 941-364-7530 or visit itnsuncoast.org for more information.  

    http://www.itnsuncoast.org/
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