Contact Info
Alzheimer's Association -Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
Chris Wilcox
1000 American Superior Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: 863-292-9210
Fax: 863-292-9603
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Services
- education programs
- support groups
- professional trainging
- memory walk
- Local news
About Us
Our Mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Our Vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
Our History
The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter was founded in 1982, known then as the Tampa Bay Chapter it served Pinellas, Hillsborough and Polk counties. In 1999, the West Central Florida Chapter was merged with the Tampa Bay Chapter adding Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Sumter counties increasing the Chapter's service region to seven counties. In 2003, the Sarasota/Manatee Chapter and the Southwest Florida Chapters were merged into the Tampa Bay Chapter. These mergers added Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardy, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, and Sarasota counties to the Chapter's service region. With this expansion, the Tampa Bay Chapter changed its name to the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter to better reflect its comprehensive 17 county service region.
Within the 17 counties that comprise the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs estimates that in 2009 there were 189,032 people living with Alzheimer's disease and this number does not include the Snowbirds who reside in the region during the Winter months.
