Jeanette was looking for ways to manage her Diabetes. Enter the Area Agency on Aging! We were able to connect her with exercise and educational classes that helped her to manage all aspects of her condition. Not only was she able to better manage her condition from what she learned, she had the opportunity to connect with others going through the same thing she was, which helped to manage her stress as well.

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Are you in a situation similar to Jeanette’s? Check the resources below!

Are you in a situation similar to Jeanette’s? Check the resources below!

• Health & Wellness Programs
• Free & Low Cost Physical Activities at Community Centers
• Check Out Your Local Y
• Managing Chronic Conditions

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The Area Agency on Aging provides Evidenced Based Health and Wellness Programs at no charge throughout Pasco and Pinellas Counties. To learn about our Evidenced Based courses and upcoming class schedules and registration, please contact 727-570-9696, Ext 160.

Here is a list of Programs the Agency currently provides:

• Savvy Caregiver Program - This program is conducted in six 2-hour sessions which provides training to caregivers of individuals living at home and at least age 60 who have Alzheimer’s disease and/or related dementia disorders. No formal diagnosis is needed, The caregiver gains knowledge and skills to help the memory difficulties in the Caregiving Journey and how to identify, self-care issues.
• A Matter of Balance Program - Managing Concerns About Falls is conducted in eight 2-hour sessions and uses group discussion, problem–solving strategies, videos, and gentle physical exercise. Older adults aged 60 and over learn positive coping methods to reduce fear of falling and remain active and independent. Click here to see an example of a typical class.
• Chronic Conditions, Diabetes and Pain Self-Management Classes - This class is conducted in  six 2-hour classes that provides support of various Chronic Health Conditions through self-management tools. Older adults aged 60 and over gain confidence to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

 Additionally, the AAAPP funds a partner organization, the YMCA of the Suncoast, serving both Pinellas and Pasco Counties to provide the Evidenced Based Falls Prevention course Enhanced Fitness. These classes are available throughout the year to seniors aged 60 and older at no charge. You can find out more about the Enhanced Fitness class by calling (727) 467-9622 or visiting the Health and Fitness tab on their website.

​Pinellas

Center Name	Address	City, State	Zip	​Phone
Enoch Davis Center	1111 18th Ave S. ​	Saint Petersburg, FL	33705​	(727) 823-4442
Gulfport Multipurpose Center	5501 27th Ave. S.	Gulfport, FL	33707	(727) 344-2111
Hale Senior Activity Center	330 Douglas Ave	Dunedin, FL	34698​	(727) 298-3299
Ridgecrest Community Center	2253 119th St. N. ​	Largo, FL	33778	(727) 584-4846
Sunshine Center	330 5th St. N.	Saint Petersburg, FL	33701	(727) 893-7136
Pinellas Park Senior Recreation Center	7625 59th St. N. ​	Pinellas Park, FL	33781	(727) 369-5694
Clearwater Aging Well Center	1501 N Belcher Rd. ​	Clearwater, FL	33765	(727) 724-3070
Largo Community Center	400 Alt. Keene Road	Largo, FL ​	33771 ​	(727) 518-3133
The Centre of Palm Harbor	1500 16th St.	Palm Harbor, FL	34683	(727) 771-6000
Tarpon Springs Community Center	400 S. Walton Ave	Tarpon Springs, FL ​	34689 ​	(727) 942-562

Pasco

Center Name	Address	City, State	Zip	Phone
CARES Claude Pepper Senior Center	6640 Van Buren St.	New Port Richey, FL ​	34653​	(727) 834-3077
CARES Elfers Senior Center	4136 Barker Dr.	New Port Richey, FL ​	34652​	(727) 847-1290
CARES Rao Musunuru, MD Enrichment Center	12417 Clock Tower Pkwy.	Hudson, FL	34652	(727) 863-6868
Galen Wilson Senior Center	8600 Galen Wilson Blvd.	Port Richey, FL	34660​	(727) 834-3340
Southgate Senior Center	5352 Charlotte Ave.	New Port Richey, FL	34652​	(727) 834-3279
Land O’ Lakes Senior Service Center	6801 Wisteria Loop	Land O Lakes, FL	34639	(813) 929-1200
Shady Hills Senior Center	15925 Greenglen Ln.	Shady Hills, FL	34610​	(727) 856-0879
Dade City Senior Center	13853 15th St.	Dade City, FL	33525	(352) 521-5151

• Active Older Adults at the YMCA Suncoast
• Senior Fitness at the St Pete YMCA
• Active Adults at the Tampa Metro Y (West Pasco)

We at the AAAPP aren’t the experts on many chronic conditions, but we can point you to free resources that are! Check them out below.​

• American Heart Association – High Blood Pressure Resources & Support
• AARP Healthy Living
• American Diabetes Association – Living With Diabetes

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​in our community.