Sarasota Manatee Jewish Housing Council Inc d/b/a Aviva

Research show Tai Chi can increase the quality of life for people wiht Parkinson's and other age-related diagnoses by significantly reducing the risk of falls, slowing rates of decline in motor control, increasing postural ability and decreasing rates of depression. Aviva would like to have a Tai Chi instructor who is certified to work with people with Parkinsons deliver two classes per week for 46 weeks for 25-30 seniors per class

Specialized sensory therapy cart equipped with therapy items for stimulation of visual, olfactory, auditory, vestibular and proprioceptive senses which can be taken from room to room for those who are unable to go to the Multi-sensory Room

n August of 2013, Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life decided to tackle the growing void in continuing education programs available to seniors in Sarasota. The solution became Aviva University, a complete on-campus collection of exciting, thought-provoking, and challenging lecture series. Partnering with local experts such as the Center for Brain Health, SILL, local universities, community synagogues and several medical group, Aviva University provides residents with a wide range of lectures and classes to choose from. Previous classes within Kobernick Independent Living and Anchin Assisted Living have focused on everything from current political events, historical commentary, discussion on bio-physics, and energetic debates on the works of Beethoven, the Beatles, and Elvis Presley. On average Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life will spend $3,000 per month to cover the costs associated with bringing these experts to campus. In addition, the campus spends around $1,500 per month to release a calendar of lectures to the surrounding community through local publications

Aviva offers residents within Kobernick Independent Living and Anchin Assisted Living access to the Dakim Brain Academy. Utilizing the latest computer-based technology, the program offers residents 20-minute cognitive workout sessions in a fun and stress-free environment.