Sarasota senior facility receives approval to provide free veterans assistance
Town Square University Parkway has been selected by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs to offer free adult day services for qualifying military veterans.
The federal partnership at Town Square means veterans can receive free breakfast, lunch, medication management, medical oversight, and other services and activities. Town Square also offers free bi-weekly support groups as well as educational classes.
Veterans who have not previously applied with Veteran Affairs for these services should contact their primary care team at the VA to request a consultation for Community Adult Day Health Care (CADHC) benefits. If they are not currently receiving VA health care services, they will need to apply and register. More information can be found at va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply and va.gov/bay-pines-health-care/register-for-care.
Potential Town Square members will participate in an assessment that examines their physical and cognitive abilities. Assessments help place members with other like-minded individuals.
Town Square offers primary care, lab services, and psychiatry as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy five days a week. Podiatry, dermatology, and audiology are available quarterly. These services, along with an on-site hair salon and barber, are aimed at making life easier for caregivers. “Our goal is to be a resource for families in the community,” membership director Skylar Betts said.
Town Square University Parkway, 8450 Lockwood Ridge Road, is located off University Parkway in the Walmart shopping center next to PetLand. Visit townsquare.net.
Submitted by Skyler Betts
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Sarasota facility gains approval to offer free veterans assistance
