Guest speakers Edward L. Caron Jr, Russell K. Pells, Donald Bullen (all DAV certified service officers), will present this informative workshop about family preparation and survivor assistance for Veterans and their spouse, care givers of veterans or their spouse. The workshop will include a free guide covering important topics like: -- Benefits for Veterans and […]

Hospice of Health First Survivor Support Services provides support through the grief process and beyond. This group currently meets on the first Thursday of each month from 2:30-4:00 and is open to the public and offered free of charge to Brevard County residents. For more information, please call Hospice of Health First at (321) 952-0494. […]

We will reopen Monday, January 12, 2015

The Sunflower House, a service of Aging Matters in Brevard, is hosting a six part Caregiver Education and Resource Program presented by Barbara Borman, RN, of Hospice of St. Francis. Caring for another person is often one of the most demanding experiences a person may face in his or her lifetime.  The Caregiving Education and Resource Program by […]

The East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic is offering free memory screenings to adults who are concerned about memory loss. The screening is a 30 minute confidential appointment and includes a 15 minute test. Please call (321) 452-4341 to make an appointment.  

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care will host a five week seminar series "New Beginning: Life After Loss" at the Sunflower House. The changes can be overwhelming following a loss. We feel like our world has been turned upside down. Sometimes even simple tasks can seem insurmountable. Support groups can provide information and guidance to help us find […]

Dr. Frank X. Venzara, III, Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist, will discuss vision issues affecting adults as they age and ways to preserve eyesight. Topics will include Macular Degeneration, which is the number one cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50, and retinopathy, the primary cause of blindness for individuals […]

Hospice of St. Francis is recruiting volunteers to work with hospice patients by providing patient transport, caregiver relief, friendly visits to nursing home patients, and pet therapy. Please visit their table at the Sunflower House the last Friday of each month to learn more about these volunteer opportunities and training. In accordance with the Americans […]