This agency provides a full range of services to people with ALS. Newly diagnosed clients can go to the website to register and find support groups. They can get temporary loaner medical equipment at no cost. The Care Assist Program helps families get discounts for nondurable medical equipment. They can also get grants for home and van modificatons.

The program offers relevant personal, social, therapeutic, and work skill training to adults with disabilities through community and center-based resources. The activities are designed to advance individual independence and expand participants’ life choices at work, home, school, and in the community.

Call or visit website for more info.

Two caregiver support groups are offered:

The Adult Children Support Group - The focus is on issues, concerns and questions adult children face as they care for a parent with memory loss. We also assist in teaching more about memory loss.

The Nursing Home/Assisted Living Issues Support Group - Topics covered:

• How to be active in the loved one's care
• How to make your visits more meaningful
• How to resolve concerns and communicate with facility staff
• State and federal regulations governing nursing homes and assisted living facilities
• The care plan process

This group is a closed meeting for family members only. Call for more information.

CARES has two adult day centers in Pasco County. They provide a variety of services including an early memory loss program.

Please call the office for more information.

Other location:
13906 5th Street
Dade City FL
352.518.9300

The program provides support to people with memory disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services:

• Case Management
• Respite
• Specialized Medical Equipment
• Supplies

This chapter has support groups for those with diabetes. Fund raising activities support diabetes research and education programs.

Anchorage Children's Home offers counseling to children and their families. This is to help heal and build up the relationships at home. Services are provided in the home, at school, or in the agency’s office for up to twelve weeks. They also provide prevention and group intervention service to school-aged, at-risk youth. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

The Center’s mission is to inspire and help people of all ages. The goal is to teach new things and promote healthy living. It also wants to encourage people to volunteer. Young people are invited to join activities like martial arts. There are also fun programs for teens. Please call or visit website to learn more information.