emeritus Extension agent II, family and consumer sciences, aging and finance, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, Ocala, FL <a href="http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/marionco/author/lspence/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UF/IFAS Extension Marion County blog profile</a>

Well-functioning families are the foundation of healthy communities. These families protect and nurture their members while teaching their children how to become thriving and contributing members of society. Families vary in structure, age, income, and other characteristics. Strong families foster the health, well-being, and financial security of all Florida communities.

Lynda M. Spence

County agent

Publications

The Art of Goodbye: Exploring Health Concerns

The Art of Goodbye: Planning Final Arrangements

Women and Money: Unique Issues—Money and the Family

The Art of Goodbye: Why People Are Talking About the End of Life

The Art of Goodbye: Communication Considerations

The Art of Goodbye: Exploring Self-Reflection