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By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times, published January 28, 2001
The Brooksville Police Department is looking for a 70-year-old man who walked away from the Tangerine Cove assisted living facility on Howell Road in Brooksville Friday morning.
The man, Bobby Gene Gordon, suffers from mild dementia and anxiety and may be disoriented, said Police Sgt. Ron Woods. Gordon is allowed to take short walks and left the facility about 11 a.m. When he had not returned by Friday evening, staffers called the Police Department to report him missing.
He is described as a black man, about 5 feet 10, with glasses and short hair. Woods requested anyone who sees Gordon to call him at 754-6818.
A free community workshop for home buyers and rebuilding credit will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 17 at Kennedy Park, 1000 Kennedy Park Blvd., Brooksville.
The workshop provides low to moderate income people with information about credit rebuilding and down payment and closing cost assistance programs. Certificates will be given to all who complete the seven-hour course, which are to be used for applying for special financial assistance programs and discounts.
This workshop is sponsored by Hernando County Housing Authority and conducted by Consumer Credit Counseling Service. For information and registration, call 754-9675, ext. 127.
The Alzheimer's Family Organization will have an educational seminar for caregivers and professionals from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 8, at Atria Evergreen Woods, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, Spring Hill.
The seminar is to educate caregivers and professionals on Alzheimer's disease and includes lunch. Topics include research updates, improving caregiving techniques, depression in the elderly, Alzheimer's activities and legal considerations for seniors.
Registration is required; call Kathy or Lois, (727) 848-8888, or toll free (888) 496-8004. Free respite care is available; call for arrangements.