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Each week on “Around Town,” our host Tiffany Howard talks to members of the Orange Park community who are making an impact. Today, Tiffany talks to Diane Denholm, from Supporting Strategies, and David Stieglitz from Oasis Senior Advisors.

Oasis Senior Advisors is a FREE service for seniors and their families that need to learn about assisted living and memory care options in NE Florida

To learn more, visit https://www.oasissenioradvisors.com/jacksonville/.

Short company description: A FREE service for seniors and their families that need to learn about assisted living and memory care options in NE Florida.

What nonprofit do you feel makes the greatest impact in our community?: The ARC Jacksonville and Down Syndrome Association.

What volunteer experience has impacted you the most?: Working with the special needs community

How do you define success?: Helping others improve their situation.

What’s your favorite way to get involved in the community?: Keeping neighbors connected during COVID.

Who inspires you and why?: My daughter who has Down Syndrome. Her determination is inspiring. She turned her high school upside down and was voted Homecoming Queen. She navigated the UNF Campus for 4 years in a transitional program. She works at Publix and has a fan club of customers. She loves ballroom dancing and performs in achievement balls!

 

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Each week on “Buzzworthy Businesses” our host, Jesse Stakes, talk to business leaders around Jacksonville who are doing great things in the community. Today, Jesse talks to David Stieglitz and Becky Harkness from Oasis Senior Advisors.

Oasis Senior Advisors is a free service for seniors and their families that need to learn about or find assisted living or memory care options in NE Florida.

To learn more, visit https://www.oasissenioradvisors.com/jacksonville/.

Short company description: We are a free service for seniors and their families that need to learn about or find assisted living or memory care options in NE Florida. We have a database of information on all licensed communities in the area, including intangibles such as staff stability, who has good food, culture, etc.

What makes your company unique?: Our personal knowledge of all the licensed communities, and the amount of time we spend with our clients to get to know them so we can match them with the best options for ALL their needs. We are match makers!

How do you define success?: When our clients engage and thrive in the community that we helped them find, and when their stay their exceeds 24 months (the average stay in Florida is less than 18 months.)

What’s your favorite way to get involved in the community?: Special Olympics and Best Buddies

Who inspires you and why?: My daughter. Despite having Down Syndrome she was voted Homecoming Queen at Fletcher High School, attended UNF, works at Publix (where she has her own fan following) and performs very complex ballroom dancing routines!

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