Arden Courts – A ProMedica Memory Care Community, located on Highland Avenue in Largo, caters to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Our community features friendly common spaces, an inviting kitchen and family rooms and walking paths within enclosed courtyards, all designed for the safety and comfort of our residents.
Rachel McInerney 727-559-8411 PHONE
https://www.arden-courts.org
VA Bay Pines Program:
o The program coordinator at Bay Pines is making plans for the volunteer training there. I am a “Pioneer Volunteer” for the Compassionate Contact Corps program there. Listeners are welcome to send an e-mail to me with general questions about the program: hartmanrutha@yahoo.com
· Contact for the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Tampa Compassionate Contact Corps Program which has been actively supporting veterans with calls for the past 2 years:
o Send a message to: VHATAMCDCE@va.gov or call 813-972-7533.
o The Program Coordinator at the Tampa VA is the Chief, Center for Development & Civic Engagement (fka Voluntary Service).
· Contact for other participating VA facilities across the country:
o Anyone interested in volunteering, donating, or simply learning more about supporting VA programs can submit requests to any other VA facility by visiting https://www.volunteer.va.gov/ and selecting the “Volunteer or Donate Now” tab on the left. The program is at some stage of implementation at over 80 VA facilities across the country.
· Empath Health Patient and Family Volunteers:
o To learn more about these volunteer opportunities, you can visit the website www.empathhealth.org and click on “Volunteer” or call the Empath Health Volunteer intake line: 727-523-3440. Melissa Moré is the Director of Volunteer Services for Empath Health.
Ruth Hartman
Volunteer, VA Compassionate Contact Corps (CCC)
VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement (fka Voluntary Service)
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System