Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Caregiver Support Group -

When: Every Thursday at 10:15 AM (Respite Care offered during session)
Where: USFP Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center, University of South Florida Polytechnic, 3433 Winter Lake Road, Building LMA, Lakeland, FL 33803
Contact: Penne Williams, LCSW, or Roesmarie Lamm, Ph.D. 863.533.5925

Beginning Alzheimer's Support and Education (BASE) -

A nine-week early intervention educational program specifically designed for individuals who have recently received a dementia diagnosis and their carepartners; please call for additional information.
*Initial Consultation Required*
Contact: Aryn Bush, Ph.D., Q.D.C.P. - 863.533.5925

Beyond BASE: Early Stage Dementia Support and Education Group (specifically for individuals who have completed the BASE education program)

When: Second Monday of each month at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Arts Ensemble Healing Arts Centre, 1000 American Superior Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880
Contact: Aryn Bush, Ph.D., Q.D.C.P. - 863.533.5925

Transcending Limitations through Creativity (TLC) Program

The TLC program is specifically designed for individuals with dementia and their carepartners. The TLC program utilizes creativity to stimulate cognitive processing through the learning of new information, while acting as a catalyst for consistent socialization.

When: First and Fourth Mondays of Each Month, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Arts Ensemble Healing Arts Centre, 1000 American Superior Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880
Contact: Aryn Bush, Ph.D., Q.D.C.P. - 863.533.5925

Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Established in 1983, The Lakeland area Parkinson's Support Group presently consists of more than 30 members. Previously facilitated by Peace River Center, the primary purpose of the group is to provide education about numerous issues relevant to Parkinson's disease (e.g., caregiving, cutting-edge research developments, new treatment options, clinical trials, alternative/holistic therapies). The goal is to help individuals directly and indirectly affected by Parkinson's disease to understand and cope with the disease as effectively as possible. The Parkinson's disease support group welcomes all who are interested in attending.

When: Second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM
Where: Contact USFP Rath Center for Meeting Location
Contact: Rosemarie Lamm, Ph.D. or Aryn Bush, Ph.D., Q.D.C.P. - 863.533.5925

Screenings/Consultations

By Appointment

Memory - Contact: Aryn Bush, Ph.D., Q.D.C.P. - 863.533.5925
Hearing - Contact: Bill Nickell - 863.644.8557
Financial Planning/Insurance - Contact: Glenn Jones - 863.698.1146