By Kimberly Glem, Care Center Life Enrichment Director Kimberly graduated from Saint Leo University with a BA in Psychology and holds several professional certificates including Activity Director Certified from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP), an Assisted Living Facility Administrator Certificate, and is a PAC Certified Independent Engagement Leader. She is a member […]
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10 Helpful Questions When Searching for the Right Memory Care
By Susan Grande, Care Center Administrator Susan has a BPS in Human Services from SUNY at Utica. She started her career in Long Term Care here at St. Mark Village in the early 1990’s as the Human Services Director, overseeing Life Enrichment and Social Services. Realizing she had a passion for working with Seniors, she […]
11 Hobbies & Activities For Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s
By Kimberly Glem, Care Center Life Enrichment Director Kimberly graduated from Saint Leo University with a BA in Psychology and holds several professional certificates including Activity Director Certified from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP), an Assisted Living Facility Administrator Certificate, and a PAC Certified Independent Engagement Leader. She is a member of […]
10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
By Karla Lindeen, Resident Services Director Karla has worked in the health care industry for over twenty years locally in the Tampa Bay area. She received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University, and earned an MBA from University of Phoenix, a Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Care Management from the University of Florida, and is Care […]
A New Day for the Michael Bilirakis Memory Care at St. Mark Village
In 1987, Founder and Visionary, Pastor James H. Fresh, always mindful of his Mission, TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS WE SERVE BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FULFILLS THEIR EVERY NEED – BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT, started to ponder the question, are we doing everything we can to serve our Residents and community? His […]
From the Desk of Doug Fresh, CEO
More than 40 years ago, I remember sitting in the first pew at church waiting for a special meeting to begin. Being in my late twenties, I had my own business that kept me busy six days a week, and Sunday was a day of rest. This Sunday was special however. My dad, Pastor Jim, […]