COVID Updates
The safety and well-being of our guest, community partners and staff is very important to us. As we monitor the continuously changing coronavirus (COVID-19) status and implement steps to limit everyone from unnecessary exposure to all, we have decided to postpone all events, activities and meetings with the public until further notice. We apologize for this inconvenience and look forward to rescheduling the events in the near future. Please feel free to reach out 727-207-7377 via phone or email if you need immediate assistance or resources. Please check our website and Facebook page for updates as they become available.
OUR MISSION
To provide educational programs, support services and assistance to caregivers, families and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
HOW WE HELP
We provide support services and educational programs to caregivers and families of those with Alzheimer’s disease and or dementia. Our service area includes: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sumter County. All funds received for our organization stay within the 8 local communities that we serve.
OUR VISION
For all those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and their caregivers, to have a better quality of life.
2019 Volunteer of the Year
Tony has been a volunteer at Alzheimer’s Family Organization since the move from New Port Richey to Spring Hill in June of 2016. Tony works diligently on our bulk mailers, newsletter distribution mailers, handy-man work in the office and any other items needed at the office. Tony is a committed volunteer at the office of the AFO, making himself available whenever he is needed. Tony’s commitment to the Alzheimer’s Family Organization is greatly appreciated as a volunteer that can be counted on any time. He brings a smile and a great sense of humor to the office, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere! We thank Tony for his dedication to the AFO and appreciate all of his hard work to ensure the AFO is successful! He is a pretty great guy…I know…because he is also my Dad. THANK YOU!
Volunteer Spotlight
Kristina Grasso is a local Community Liaison in the Lake County community with Cornerstone Hospice for about two years. Her greatest desire is to work with nonprofit organizations, especially in outreach initiatives. With her passion for the South Lake community she uses her position to educate individuals on hospice services and programs through creating unique community events for a variety of audiences. Kristina has built many partnerships and thoroughly enjoys connecting individuals to other resources in the community, so volunteering with AFO became a perfect fit after she met Pam Schmitz two years ago. Kristina currently co-leads a support group in the Clermont community and has served on the planning committee for the South Lake Caregiver Learning Day. Clermont Arts & Recreation Center 3700 S Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711 - Room 7 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM Co-Leaders: Kristina Grasso 352-901-0380 Courtney Schmidt 352-901-3116
UPCOMING EVENTS!
AFO Corporate Members
Support Groups
Select one of the counties from our service area to see a list of over 50 support groups near you!
