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What is BLS?

Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Chapter is a professional organization for those who work with seniors in every capacity.

Our goal is to support our members by offering educational resources and professional development opportunities

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HOST COMMUNITIES

We are very grateful for our meeting host communities.  Please think of them when doing business! If you are interested in becoming a host please let us know!


$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough (BLS) is currently accepting applications for its $1,000 academic scholarship. This award will be granted to a student in good academic standing who is enrolled in a formal post-secondary program and pursuing a career that involves working with older adults. Applicants must be residents of Hillsborough County. 

The deadline to submit the application and essay is
June 4, 2026.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

  • ​2025 - Gabriella Niedbala-Rodrigues,
    USF Health Sciences
  • ​2025 - Molly Fernandez,
    USF College of Pharmacy
  • 2024 - Claracecilia Vidal, Galen College of Nursing
  • 2024 - Olivia Horvath,
    USF Health Sciences
  • 2023 - Cassidy Doyle, USF School of Aging Studies
  • 2022 - Evie Sly,
    UT Nursing Program
  • 2022 - Natalie Durrell,
    USF College of Pharmacy
  • 2021 - Allison Clark,
    USF School of Social Work
  • 2020 -Madison Roberts,
    UT Nursing Program
  • 2020 - Sarah Hedger,
    UT Nursing Program
  • 2019 - Nicole Crawford,
    USF Public Health
  • 2019 - Ariana Ayala-Soto,
    USF School of Social Work

BLS Mission Statement

The mission of Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough (“BLS”) is to provide a forum for community members and professionals who work with older adults and their caregivers to build professional relationships, share information, and educate each other. By doing so, BLS Hillsborough strives to empower its members with the knowledge and resources they need to advocate for, provide guidance to and improve the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers. 

HELPING THE HOMEBOUND


Helping the Homebound
provides basic quality-of-life items for homebound seniors who reside in Hillsborough County. Our next delivery is planned for December.

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Better Living for Hillsborough is proud to be affiliated with

The Area Agency on Aging serving seniors and their Caregivers in
Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, Highlands and Hardee Counties.

Address:  8928 Brittany Way,  Tampa, FL 33619
BLSHillsborough@gmail.com



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