Dementia and Caretaking
For family members and caregivers, helping or living with someone who has dementia can be difficult and scary. Learn ways to approach caring for a person with mental illness with positivity and compassion.
Ybor’s Artists and Writers Group Seeks to Reinvent Itself for New Generation
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Pain Management for ACT II Generation
Chronic pain has a profound effect on a person's life. Though there are a number of treatment options for pain, these solutions are irrelevant if the pain is not first identified. Understanding and recognizing pain in older adults is a vital first step to pain management.
Food for Heathy Aging: Fruits and Vegetables
Staying active and vibrant in ACT II of your life is easier than you think. An excellent way to slow down the aging process is by incorporating healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, into your diet. Try some of these healthy foods to help you age in place.
PCF Funds Tracking Tool for Seniors Citizens
Pinellas Community Foundation is proud to support the Largo Police Department’s newest initiative to help find lost seniors who may have cognitive issues or are prone to wandering.
Vaccination Has Evolved Over the Years
There is historical evidence of immunization going back hundreds of years, but the smallpox vaccine is the most famous early example. In 1796, Edward Jenner theorized that introducing the cowpox virus to a patient would protect them from the smallpox virus. This observation triggered the series of events that would lead to the first successful vaccination.
Why Are Vaccines Important?
Vaccines do more than just protect each person from illness. They act as a barrier against disease by protecting the entire community. Staying current on vaccines can prevent unnecessary illnesses or reduce the severity of an illness.
Legally Blind, ACT II Generation Adapts to Changing Health
The Lighthouse of Pinellas helped Sherwood White adapt to life as a legally blind person. Through classes and transportation, he learned how to use tools and techniques designed for visually impaired people.
Driving Safety Tips for ACT II Generation
Eventually, it may be time to turn in the car keys and rely on other methods of transportation. Until then, here are some ways you can stay safe on the road.
Pinellas Community Foundation Announces Relocation
PCF has moved offices to the Bayside Center at 17755 US Highway 19 N, Suite 150, Clearwater, Florida 33764. The 3,000-square-foot office will enable PCF to better support growing operations.
