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.
2020 Volunteer of the Year
This year we are proud to announce Gerard Desilets from The Day Breakers in The Villages. Gerard is a force to be reckoned with as he supports caregivers and the AFO. His support this year, as a new volunteer, was immeasurable. He took on a huge role for The Villages Support Walk and did it with a smile, regardless of any obstacle that came his way. His positive outlook on his tasks and life in general is an inspiration to everyone of us. He is that special reminder of why we do what we do at the AFO! Thank you Gerard!
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!
