Letter From Our Director

Hello! I am delighted that you are looking at Cypress Palms for yourself or a loved one. It is my job to ensure that all residents who live at Cypress Palms have a quality of life that is exceptional. In addition to our standard resident services, we offer a rich variety of activities that focus on residents' abilities and promote a level of independence that is essential to their well-being. Too often, seniors focus on what they feel they have lost instead of looking at what they can still do. At Cypress Palms, we give that back to the individual by adapting activities to meet various needs, wants and interests. We definitely like to have a little fun, too … alright, we have a lot of fun!!

Many times over the years, residents will stop me and say that they weren't doing "anything much" in their home. However, by participating in activities at Cypress Palms, they have gained back some important socialization. Some have improved upon aspects of their physical, cognitive, social, or spiritual well-being that they felt they were losing.

The best part about my job is seeing individuals succeed and feel good about themselves and their circumstances. If you want to do something, we will do our best to make sure that you have an opportunity to do it!

We Have Opportunities and Choices For Everyone …

• Activity staff that is trained to develop, implement and facilitate a well-balanced activity program.
• Intergenerational programming on a daily basis that offers an opportunity for children and seniors to spend some time together.
• Transportation available to Pinellas area destinations. Our vans are fully accessible to meet the needs of all who may require special services.
• Structured outings to many popular attractions in the Largo/Clearwater/St. Petersburg areas.
• Local chapter of the Red Hat Society on site
• Bible study on site
• Gift shops
• Veteran's Club with structured monthly meetings and special events for veterans and family members.
• Innovative health and fitness programs for seniors, including swimming, Tai Chi, weight training, walking clubs, and senior Yoga, to name a few!

I look forward to meeting you!

Warmest regards,

Avi M. Elias, MHSA
Cypress Palms Executive Director