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AARP

AARP is a non-profit membership organization of persons fifty and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests through information, education, advocacy, and service. AARP seeks to enhance the quality of life by promoting independence, dignity, and purpose.
www.aarp.org

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support. Through our national network of advocates and chapters, we advance research, improve services and care, create awareness of Alzheimer's disease and mobilize support.
www.alz.org

Arts Ensemble Healing Arts Center

Providing a multi-purpose art facility that engages art lovers, patients, and our community by providing art facilitation, a 4200 sq ft gallery, studio space, and events designed to enhance one's quality of life through beauty.

Central Florida Physician's Alliance

Central Florida Physician's Alliance provides healthcare in all specialties and networks for cental Florida citizens.

Coalition on Aging Think Tank (CATT)

A community collaborative of elders, service providers and interested citizens who promote elder education, services and access to support.

Dementia Advisory Council of Polk County

The Dementia Advisory Council of Polk County is a comprehensive care collaborative comprised of professionals, community agencies, and advocates that fervently strive to address the unmet needs of those directly and indirectly affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) by: increasing awareness concerning early detection and accurate diagnosis; connecting individuals at the earliest possible juncture with the information, resources, and support they need in order to plan accordingly; and empowering those living with and affected by ADRD. For more information, please contact Dr. Aryn Bush at 863.667.7039.

Ensure Financial Group

Provides education and materials to assist seniors in making decisions for medi-gap, Part D, insurance annuities and burial plans.
www.ensurefinancialgroup.com

Peace River Center

The Peace River Center improves mental health and quality of life through treatment, education and advocacy.

Polk County Elderly Services

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners, through the Elderly Services Division, provides the coordination of in-home services through contractual and community support systems which are designed to assist the frail elderly consumers to live independently in their homes and community. Services include case management, nutrition program, and adult day care.
www.polk-county.net/county_offices/elderly_svcs

Polk County Health Care Plan

Polk County Health Care Plan is a clinic that provides health services for the underinsured and uninsured.

Polk County Health Department

The Polk County Health Department promotes and protects the health and safety of the people of Polk County while providing health care intervention.

Polk County Medical Association

Polk County Medical Association consists of Polk County physicians joined together to advance the medical sciences.

Polk County Veterans Services

USF Florida Kinship Center

USF Florida Kinship Center provides support for grandparents, relatives and others who are parenting again.

Watson Clinic LLP

The Clinic's mission is to provide comprehensive outpatient medical services of the highest quality and in the most cost-effective way, always improving the care we deliver in the best interests of patients. For more than 60 years, the Clinic has reached out to our community with skilled and caring doctors, stateof- the-art technology and sophisticated research. The Clinic has more than 180 doctors in 41 medical specialties practicing at ten locations in Polk County.
www.watsonclinic.com

West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging

West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging is a private non-profit corporation which administers public funds and private grants and donations for elder services in Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, Highlands and Hardee counties. Our corporation promotes the independence, dignity, health, and wellbeing of our elder citizens.
www.wcfaaa.org

Volunteer Resource Center for Polk County

Promotes volunteerism and community engagement, connecting people with the opportunity to serve. RSVP connects people 55 years and older to volunteer opportunities impacting community.
www.VolunteerResourceCenter.org