A generous West Pasco couple and a Hudson senior center are making beautiful music together. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hamill have donated an antique baby grand piano to the CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D., Enrichment Center in Hudson, Caryl Melancon, public relations coordinator for Community Aging and Retirement Services, explains. ...more

January 7, 2009

Instead of being in an assisted living facility or nursing home, "My great desire is to stay in my home," says Anna Lovelady. The wish of 97-year-old Lovelady and those of many others seniors have been granted through a CARES program, according to Caryl Melancon, public relations coordinator for Community Aging and Retirement Services. ...more

December 27, 2008

The mural looks like a portrait of life here, an 8 foot-by-2 foot hand-printed acrylic work with at least two dozen symbols of Zephyrhills. ...more

November 18, 2008

We can all laugh off those occasional "senior moments" when the brain just seems to take an unscheduled break right in the middle of something, leaving its owner with a puzzled look muttering, "Why did I come in this room?" Morton Plant Mease and Community Aging and Retirement Services are offering "Memory Fit Training," a five-week course to improve memory. The course will be offered from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesdays beginning Oct. 28 at the CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D., Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson. ...more

October 18, 2008

Pat Sovonick hopes to spare other people the pain she suffered after watching her husband die from injuries from falling. ...more

October 8, 2008

The Community Aging and Retirement Services, Inc. (CARES) has a program for individuals who are experiencing early memory losses and need a proactive day program to provide social support and memory retraining skills. ...more

July 24, 2008

New directors have taken the helm at senior centers in Hudson and Elfers operated by CARES, according to Bill Aycrigg, President and CEO of Community Aging and Retirement Services. ...more

July 2, 2008

HUDSON -- Even in the Information Age, finding useful, specific information on demand can be a challenge. For seniors, it can be especially daunting to even locate services and agencies that aid older people, let alone make the most of them. U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis and Community Aging and Retirement Services cut out a lot of the legwork Monday, as they teamed up to organize and host a Senior Health & Wellness Fair at the CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D., Enrichment Center. ...more

June 28, 2008

HUDSON -- New directors have taken the helm at senior centers in Hudson and Elfers operated by Community Aging and Retirement Services, according to Bill Aycrigg, CARES president and chief executive officer. ...more

June 16, 2008

Want to be an Everyday Hero? Local nonprofit agencies and other organizations offer opportunities to make a difference in your community. Here are some of the programs: ...more

June 9, 2008