VNA honors McCrystal with road dedication Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast has honored Co-Founder Ann Marie McCrystal by dedicating the road leading to VNA Hospice House as Ann Marie McCrystal Way, recognizing her more than five decades of service to the VNA and the Vero Beach community. More than 50 years ago, McCrystal [...]
United Way steps up as transportation options shrink United Way of Martin County is responding to a growing transportation gap after state-funded grants supporting the Martin Community Coach program ended June 30, sharply reducing rides for seniors, people with disabilities and residents without other transportation options. The sudden funding loss limited eligible riders who previously [...]
VNA launches Medicare dementia support program VNA of the Treasure Coast has been approved as a provider for the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model, a Medicare program that supports people with suspected or confirmed dementia and the family members who care for them. The program, known as GUIDE, is designed to improve quality of [...]
Executive Home Care expands in-home care on Treasure Coast Executive Home Care, a provider of in-home care services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, has opened Executive Home Care of Treasure Coast, a locally owned agency serving Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The agency, owned and operated by Linette and Gary Valentin, provides [...]
Cleveland Clinic funds Meals on Wheels Senior Resource Association said Cleveland Clinic committed $120,000 a year for five years, or $600,000 total, to support its Meals on Wheels program for older adults in Indian River County. The nonprofit said the funding will help provide 9,375 home-delivered meals this year to seniors who are homebound, disabled [...]
Bailey presents Mackin and Gruber The Bailey Art Gallery is pleased to present a two-person exhibition featuring local painter Dan Mackin, whose highly stylized work spans multiple mediums, and photographer M.E. Gruber, who documented the burgeoning surf scene in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast in the 1960s and early 70s. The exhibition opens [...]
At 95, Dr. Reza Khatib celebrates a legacy of medical research and philanthropy At 95 years of age, Dr. Reza Khatib can look back at an incredible legacy as an outstanding neurosurgeon, an acclaimed researcher on brain issues, and a beloved world-class philanthropist. Dr. Khatib celebrated his birthday festivities with friends, colleagues and his dear [...]
Council on Aging Martin County expands Memory Care and Adult Day Club A larger, more welcoming Memory Enhancement Center and a more private and secure Adult Day Club are major components of the current expansion project at the Council on Aging Martin County. “Both of these programs are growing,” said COA President and CEO Karen [...]
Classy Kuts Salon hosts pet supply drive for seniors In celebration of National Pet Month, Senior Resource Association (SRA) partnered with Danica David of Classy Kuts Dog Salon to host a Pet Meals on Wheels Food and Supply Drive, collecting essential items to support the cherished pets of local seniors. "As a pet professional, I [...]
New Martin County Fixed-Route transportation provider selected Martin County Transit, LLC, a division of Senior Resource Association (SRA), was awarded the contract to operate Martin County’s fixed-route transportation system, Marty. The three-year agreement begins July 1, 2025, and marks a significant milestone in enhancing public transportation services in the region. Marty serves Martin County residents and visitors [...]