Boise and the Treasure Valley August 2023-2024

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

EVV SOFTWARE VENDOR Carehandler (ad on page 91)

208-495-5115

FAMILY MEDICINE PRACTICE Cherry Heights Family Clinic (ad on page 19, 64 Insert)

1560 N Crestmont Dr A, Meridian 83642

208-650-4888

FAMILY PRACTICE / URGENT CARE

Outlying Locations. For all others see Physicians by Specialty Section starting on page 66.

BOISE Full Circle Health (ad on page 77)

– 325 W Idaho St, Boise 83712

208-514-2525

This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...

HEALTH AT HOME - HOME HEALTH, NON-MEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE, AND HOSPICE CARE

This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Skilled Home Healthcare; the second contains Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

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COMMUNITY

HEALTH AT HOME

HOUSING OPTIONS

First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 4 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

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DEAR FRIENDS OF THE SENIORS BLUE BOOK,

You hold in your hands our 16th Edition of the Seniors Blue Book! This complete book of resources designed for seniors, their caregivers, and the respected professionals has become one of the most widely used and valued resources around. Boise and the metro area has become one of the fastest growing cities in America, along with being named one of the best places to retire. We did not want to overlook any of the new communities, agencies and services offered here.

The Seniors Blue Book is a true example of an “Authoritative Publication.” We have worked diligently to provide you with the most comprehensive and up to date resources to help our seniors and their caregivers make educated decisions regarding optimal living. We have added several new agencies and communities over the course of the year and are very excited about the growth in our valley, and the advances in healthcare and services available to our seniors. Should you like to be listed in the next edition, please notify us as soon as possible and we will get you and or your business included in our print edition, Discharge Planner Resource Notebook and our newly updated website. www.seniorsbluebook.com

If you are searching for senior housing options, care at home, hospice or memory care, you will want to be sure to review our comprehensive comparison grids. There you will find communities and agencies listed with specific amenities and services so you can select the most appropriate option for your situation. Remember, you always have the right to choose! This edition features several different educational articles contributed by local professionals on relevant

topics pertaining to our seniors and healthcare providers. This year you can find some valuable information on choosing private duty care, how to navigate through Medicaid applications and legalities when your healthcare situation is changing. There are some great local programs to assist you with these.

In addition to our print resources, be sure to look at our frequently updated website, www.seniorsbluebook.com/local/boise. Like us on Facebook to see our activity in the community and to keep up with posts about healthcare information both locally and nationally.

Share this book with your friends and neighbors, we have plenty! We have printed 70,000 copies and there is no charge for the books thanks to our amazing advertising partners! In addition to our long term partnership with Saint Alphonsus, where we have racks in each of their hospitals and pertaining outlying clinics, we also have added over 65 rack locations in the community. You can find our books in almost all of the Albertsons store entrances, Jackson Food stores, Norco Medicals, senior centers, restaurants and more. If you are interested in having a rack in your location for book distribution, please reach out to me. Also, if you are not able to get out to grab one, we’d be happy to send one in the mail at no charge. Please call 208-922-6317.

Thank you again for your continued enjoyment and usage of the Seniors Blue Book, it is truly a privilege to serve our senior healthcare community!

Cody Freston – Owner/Publisher Heather Rivera – Account Executive

Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors. Give us a call at 208.922.6317 and we will direct you to the location nearest you or go to www. SeniorsBlueBook.com and click on the “Find a Book” link to locate your closest distribution points.

Heather Rivera Account Executive Heather@SeniorsBlueBook.com

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia –What’s the Difference?

People often ask, what is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Alzheimer’s is one of many types of dementia. In fact, it is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is the umbrella term for diseases that present as a decline in memory and/or thinking skills resulting in impairment of daily functioning observed over six or more months. Dementia, also called major neurocognitive disorder, can be caused by many different medical and neurological conditions. Other types of dementia include but are not limited to vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, frontotemporal dementia and Parkinson’s dementia.

Alzheimer’s dementia is due to amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain that cause cell dysfunction and death eventually resulting in loss of daily function. It develops over more than 20 years before it starts to cause symptoms. People often first notice trouble with short term memory. While all of us can experience some difficulty with short term memory as we age,

memory loss is worrisome for possible dementia when it interferes with the ability to complete routine daily tasks such as managing finances, medications, driving, or cooking.

You should see a health care provider if you are worried about memory loss so they can explore this with you further. Your health care provider may be able to identify reversible or treatable causes of memory loss that are not dementia such as depression, a sleep disorder or medication side effects. Your provider may choose to run some blood tests and conduct head imaging (brain scan) to further understand cause(s) of your memory loss.

Aside from brain autopsy we do not have one definitive, widely available test for Alzheimer’s disease. This means a health care provider will do a series of tests to determine the most likely cause of your symptoms. There are some recent advancements in blood tests, cerebral spinal fluid tests and head imaging that help us with the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia, but these are not often covered by insurance. These tests will likely be

covered by insurance in the future once we have more effective treatment options for the disease.

Currently there are only a few treatment options for Alzheimer’s dementia, none of which cure the disease. These medications are only thought to slow the cognitive decline in select group of individuals. One group of therapies are called acetylcholine esterase inhibitors such as donepezil (Aricept) or rivastigmine (Exelon) The other class is NMDA receptor blocker called memantine (Namenda). These two classes of drugs have been around a long time with limited benefit.

Recently a new class of Alzheimer’s drugs have been approved, anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody infusion therapies; aducanumab and lecanemab. Aducanumab was the first to be approved which did demonstrate a reduction of amyloid in the brain but studies resulted in no clinical data to support that it provides any observable benefit to the patient. The other medication lecanemab reduced amyloid in the brain as well and demonstrated minimal to moderate slowing of cognitive decline in clinical trials. Neither of these two newer drugs are covered by insurance but they may be covered in the future. Veterans Administration does currently cover lecanemab for veterans who meet specific criteria. There are many more anti-amyloid and anti-tau

drugs in the clinical trials, and I suspect we will see more diagnostic tests and treatments for Alzheimer’s gain FDA approval over the next several years.

Most importantly, everyone should know that 40% of all dementias can be prevented or the onset delayed by adopting a healthy lifestyle and addressing potentially modifiable risk factors (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, hearing loss). There is scientific evidence to support that the following are effective ways to reduce your risk of developing dementia; regular exercise, a healthy Mediterranean diet, weight loss, treating heart disease especially hypertension, getting restorative sleep, quitting smoking, avoid excessive alcohol use, early treatment of hearing loss, and stay socially and intellectually engaged.

By the end of 2023 Saint Alphonsus will be starting a new state of the art Memory Center where we will provide a thorough multidisciplinary assessment of memory loss, explore access to the latest tests and treatments and offer you enrollment in our comprehensive Brain Health Program. For more information, please continue to check this website. You can however see one of geriatrics teams today for a memory assessment as well. Please ask your primary care provider for a referral to Saint Alphonsus Geriatrics Consult Clinic. ~

By Kara Kuntz, MD, Geriatrician, Saint Alphonsus

ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS

Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone (i.e. dementia or physical limitations). The programs offer purpose and stimulation. Most facilities place participants into groups with specific limitations. Many Assisted Living Communities offer day care as well. See pages 160-175 for more information.

Sarah Care of Boise

1655 S Vinnell St, Boise 83709 208-375-2273

AGING SERVICES – STATE OF IDAHO

El Ada Community Action Agency

2250 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705

208-345-2820

Eldercare Locator Nationwide

(Locates any Area Agency on Aging)

800-677-1116

Elderly Opportunity Agency

134 N Washington Ave, Emmett 83617 208-365-4461

Idaho Commission on Aging

6305 W Overland Rd, Ste 110, Boise 83709

208-334-3833

Idaho’s Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – 211 Line 211

JAVA Center for the Study of Aging

1910 University Dr, Boise 83725

208-426-2452

Metro Community Service

Promoting Independence

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0063

Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging

(ad on page 13)

– Area 3 Senior Service Agency

1505 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-898-7060

AQUATIC CLASSES AND THERAPY

Please call 208-922-6317 or e-mail Heather@SeniorsBlueBook.com to include your Aquatic Classes and Therapy listing BOISE

Axiom Fitness Fairview

7316 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-955-1112

Axiom Parkcenter 801 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706 208-955-1113

Boise State Recreation Aquatic Complex 1515 University Dr, Boise 83706 208-426-1131

City of Boise

– Borah Pool 801 S Aurora Dr, Boise 83704 208-608-7675

– Fairmont Pool 7929 W Northview St, Boise 83704 208-608-7675

– Iv ywild Pool

2250 S Leadville Ave, Boise 83706

208-608-7675

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– Lowell Pool

1601 N 28th St, Boise 83703 208-608-7675

– Natatorium Pool

1811 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83712 208-608-7675

– South Pool

921 S Shoshone St, Boise 83705 208-608-7675

Downtown Family YMCA 1050 W State St, Boise 83702 208-344-5501

Crunch Fitness

– 2999 N Lakeharbor Ln, Boise 83703 208-853-4224

– 1435 S Maple Grove Rd, Boise 83709 208-376-6558

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services

(STARS) (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– 717 N Liberty St, Boise 83704 208-367-8989

– 1050 W State St, Boise 83702 208-424-8175

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– Downtown Boise 510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702

208-385-3440

– West Boise

2999 N Lakeharbor Ln, Ste 120, Boise 83703

208-385-3415

West Family YMCA

5959 N Discovery Way, Boise 83713

208-377-9622

CALDWELL

Caldwell Municipal Pool

502 Harrison St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-4369

Caldwell YMCA

3720 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-454-9622

Crunch Fitness

4623 Enterprise Way, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0729

EAGLE

Crunch Fitness

875 E Plaza Dr, Eagle 83616

208-938-8410

MERIDIAN

Axiom Fitness at the Village

3505 E Monarch Sky Ln, Ste 220, Meridian 83642 208-955-1114

Crunch Fitness

1450 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-0060

Meridian Homecourt YMCA

936 W Taylor St, Meridian 83642 208-288-4400

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services

(STARS) (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

3875 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-367-4470

MOUNTAIN HOME

Mountain Home Swimming Pool 990 McKenna Dr, Mountain Home 83647

208-587-2112

NAMPA

Crunch Fitness

5251 E Exchange Way, Nampa 83687

208-442-6378

Lincoln Swimming Pool 508 Davis Ave, Nampa 83651 208-465-2218

Nampa Recreation Center 131 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686

208-468-5777

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services

(STARS) (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– 4424 E Flamingo Av, Ste 120, Nampa 83687

208-205-0450

– 131 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686 208-205-0160

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Nampa 83687

208-385-3620

PAYETTE

Payette City Pool

400 S 6th, Payette 83661

208-642-6030

AUTO LIFTS / VEHICLE CONVERSIONS

101 Mobility

(ad on page 84)

905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642 208-922-7209

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

Outlying Locations. For all others see our Assisted Living Memory Care Comparison grid starting on page 162.

CALDWELL

Aspen Creek Senior Living 4119 Lenity Living Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-454-1200

CAMBRIDGE

Salubria Center Assisted Living 355 S Jennifer St, Cambridge 83610 208-257-4555

FRUITLAND

Edgewood Springcreek AL & MC 1255 Allen Ave , Fruitland 83619 208-452-5163

ONTARIO

Ashley Manor Assisted Living

– 1310 SW 12th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914

541-889-6280

– 2110 SW 2nd Ave, Ontario, OR 97914 541-881-9136

– 995 N Oregon St, Ontario, OR 97914 541-881-1188

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Sunset Estates Memory Care

281 Sunset Dr, Ontario, OR 97914

541-889-1115

PAYETTE

Ashley Manor AL & MC

861 Beverly Hills Dr, Payette 83661

208-642-1711

Payette Center –Genesis Skilled Nursing

1019 3rd Ave S, Payette 83661

208-642-4455

Royal Villa AL & MC

1713 Center Ave, Payette 83661

208-642-9808

The Cottages AL & MC

1481 7th Ave N, Payette 83661

208-642-6199

WEISER

The Cottages AL & MC

1225 E 6th St, Weiser 83672

208-414-4200

AUDIOLOGY

Hearing Life

– Boise 208-377-0019

– Meridian 208-888-6102

– Nampa East

326 1/2 Caldwell Blvd

208-461-5059

– Nampa West

2635 Caldwell Blvd

208-463-4900

– Fruitland 208-452-2592

BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS

101 Mobility

(ad on page 84) 905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642

208-922-7209

Mobility Plus

(ad on page 62)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704

208-617-5200

Safety for Seniors

(ad on page 42)

4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709 208-867-2752 / 208-859-3511

BEAUTY SERVICES – MOBILE

Mobile Hair Care

208-343-7388

Mobile Manicurist

208-853-5002

BILL PAYEE SERVICES

Metro Community Service

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

BILLING SERVICES

Carehandler

(ad on page 29)

208-495-4115

BLIND / VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Service (TBS)

(ad on pages 49, 101)

325 W State St, Boise 83702

208-334-2150 / 800-458-3271

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS

Saint Alphonsus

Breast Care Clinics

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Baker City

3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814

541-524-7812

– Boise

6200 W Emerald St, Boise 83704

208-367-8787

– Eagle

323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 132, Eagle 83616

208-367-8787

– Nampa

4400 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687

208-367-8787

– Ontario

351 SW 9th, Ontario 97914

208-367-8787

Saint Alphonsus

Breast Care Clinics

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Mobile Mammography Unit

208-367-3571

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Baker City

3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814

541-524-7870

– Boise (Radiation / Oncology)

1055 N Curtis Rd, North Tower, Boise 83706

208-367-3131

– Caldwell (Radiation / Oncology)

3123 Medical Dr, Caldwell 83605

208-453-2033 / 208-367-3131

– Emmett (Oncology)

1202 E Locust, Emmett 83617

208-453-2033 / 208-367-3131

– Nampa - I84 & Garrity

(Gynecologic Oncology)

4424 E Flamingo, Ste 200, Nampa

83687

208-367-5050 / 208-302-2200

– Nampa Cancer Care Center

4400 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687

208-205-0350

– Ontario

1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 3200, Ontario, OR 97914

208-453-2033 / 208-367-3131

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– Fruitland

1118 NW 16th St, Ste D, Fruitland

83619

208-452-7677

Saint Alphonsus

Women’s Specialty Clinic

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

900 Liberty, Ste 101, Boise 83704

208-302-2200

St. Luke’s Mountain States

Tumor Institute (MSTI)

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– Boise

100 E Idaho St, Boise 83712

208-381-2711

– Meridian

520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642

208-706-5651

– Nampa

9951 W St. Luke’s Dr, Nampa 83687

208-467-6700

– Fruitland

1118 NW 16th St, Ste D, Fruitland 83619

208-452-7677

CARE MANAGEMENT

Care Management agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in-home care, or other services based on needs assessment and an individualized care plan. Some agencies also provide assistance with home safety, financial planning and legal documents.

LOCAL

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 24-25, 51)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Anchorage Care Management, LLC

PO Box 1321, Eagle 83616 208-391-3529

Castlerock Services

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-409-4857

Catholic Charities of Idaho

– 7201 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83719 208-345-6031

– 214 E Center St, Ste 20, Pocatello 83201 208-881-0740

Disability Life Idaho Advocacy Grp 4477 Emerald St, Ste B100, Boise 83706 866-262-3462

LDS Family Services 10740 W Fairview Av, Ste 100, Boise 83713

208-376-0191

Legacy Navigation

(ad on page 55, 100)

208-204-6004

www.legacynavigate.com

Life Changes Eldercare Consulting

208-321-5567

Lutheran Community Services

2920 Cassia St, Boise 83705

208-509-2431

Metro Community Service

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0063

Senior Care Authority

(ad on page 46) 208-286-1190

Seasons Care Management PO Box 45402, Boise 83711 208-321-5522

The Advocate Group, LLC PO Box 191302, Boise 83719

208-362-9931

CARE NAVIGATION

Legacy Navigation

(ad on pagees 55, 100)

208-204-6004

www.legacynavigate.com

Senior Care Authority

(ad on page 46)

208-286-1190

CARE PLACEMENT SERVICES

A Place For Mom – Jennifer

Smith (ad on page 45)

866-477-6749

Boise Care Connections

(ad on page 47)

208-917-3776

www.boisecareconnections.com

Grannie on the Move

(ad on 128 Insert)

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

208-820-4200

Senior Care Authority

(ad on page 46)

208-286-1190

CERTIFIED MEDICAID PLANNER

Legacy Navigation

(ad on pages 55, 100)

208-204-6004

www.legacynavigate.com

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS) (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

901 N Curtis Rd, Ste 204, Boise 83706

208-367-3315

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

American Bone Health

4208 Six Forks Rd, Ste 1000, Raleigh, NC 27609

888-266-3015 opt 1

Full Circle Health

(ad on page 71)

– 6565 W Emerald St, Boise 83704

208-514-2510

– 777 N Raymond St, Boise 83704

208-514-2500

– 325 W Idaho St, Boise 83702

208-514-2525

– 2275 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642

208-514-2520

– 708 E Wythe Creek Crt, Ste 103, Kuna 83634

208-922-5130

– 315 E Elm St, Ste 201, Caldwell 83605

208-514-2528

– 215 E Hawaii Ave, Ste 140, Nampa 83686

208-514-2529

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 329, Nampa 83687

208-514-2509

CONSERVATORSHIP

Many elder law attorneys can assist with conservatorships. Please see Elder Law on page 26.

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 24-25, 51)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Client Focused Services

– A Fiduciary Company

850 E Franklin Rd, Ste 403, Meridian 83642

208-846-9486

Personal Accounting Services –Robin Cook, CPA

208-362-0933

Tresco of Idaho

710 S Orchard St, Boise 83705

208-866-4303

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

NATIONAL

Do Not Call Registry

888-382-1222, 866-290-4236 TTY

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Senate Aging Committee – Anti-Fraud Hotline

855-303-9470

US Consumer Product Safety

800-638-2772

US Food & Drug Administration Info

888-463-6332

LOCAL

Better Business Bureau

208-342-4649

Idaho Attorney General’s Office Consumer Affairs Division

954 Jefferson, 2nd Fl, Boise 83720

208-334-2424

CONTINUING EDUCATION

AARP

250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702 208-855-4038

Boise State University

– Continuing Education Dept

1910 University Dr, Boise 83725

208-426-1000

– Division of Extended Studies

220 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83725

208-426-1709

College of Idaho

2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-5011

College of Western Idaho

5500 E Opportunity Dr, Nampa 83687

208-562-3000

L.E.A.R.N

Lifelong Education Aging and Resource Network (learnidaho.org)

Lifetime & Leisure Through Boise City Parks & Recreation

208-608-7578

Northwest Nazarene University

623 University Blvd, Nampa 83686

208-467-8011

Road Scholar

800-454-5768

University of Idaho – Boise

322 E Front St, Boise 83702

208-334-2999

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Central District Health

– Boise 707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704 208-375-5211

– Mountain Home 520 E 8th St N, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-4407

Southwest District Health 13307 Miami Ln, Caldwell 8`3607 208-455-5300

DENTAL RESOURCES

AdaCare Dental & Dentures

(ad on page 21)

3909 E Fairview Ave, Ste #150 Meridian 83642 208-996-5808

New Leaf Dental 870 N Linder Rd, Ste G, Meridian 83642 208-888-3384

Carrington College

Dental Hygiene Program

1122 N Liberty St, Boise 83704 208-947-6821

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Dental Benefit Program – Boise

(No Cost)

Use Group ID# SBB01

www.dentalbenefitprogram.com

888-397-6453

Garden City Community Dental Clinic – Genesis World Mission

215 W 35th St, Garden City 83714

208-384-5200

Idaho Mobile Smiles

208-918-2042

New Smiles Dentures

2124 Blaine St, Caldwell 83605

208-454-0311

Terry Reilly Dental Services

– 2301 N 36th St, Ste 102, Boise 83703

208-336-8801

– 848 La Cassia Dr, Boise 83705

208-334-0086

– 8 N 2nd St W, Homedale 83628

208-337-6101

– 150 2nd St, Melba 83641

208-495-1011

– 201 S Paradise Ave E, Middleton 83644

208-585-0048

– 207 1st St S, Nampa 83651

208-466-7869

Terry Reilly Canyon Dental Services

11136 Moss Ln, Nampa 83651

208-466-0515

NATIONAL

Dentistry from the Heart

727-849-2002

Dental Lifeline Network

888-623-2780

DENTURES

AdaCare Dental & Dentures

(ad on page 21)

3909 E Fairview Ave, Ste 150

Meridian 83642

208-996-5808

DIABETIC SERVICES

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Diabetes

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Baker City

3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814

541-524-7880

– Boise

1000 N Curtis Rd, Ste 305, Boise 83704

208-302-0700

– Boise (In-patient)

1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706

– Caldwell

1906 Fairview, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605

208-302-0600

– Meridian

3250 W Cherry Ln, Meridian 83642

208-302-0600

– Nampa

1510 12th Avenue Rd, Ste 200, Nampa 83686

208-302-0600

– Ontario

351 SW 9th, Ontario, OR 97914

541-881-7196

Sole Works Mobile Therapeutic Foot Care

(ad on page 36)

208-761-3499

St. Luke’s Humphrey’s Diabetes

Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– 1226 W River St, Boise 83702

208-331-1155

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1229, Meridian 83642

208-884-4220

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 327

Nampa 83687

208-331-1155

DIALYSIS SERVICES

BOISE

DaVita Table Rock Dialysis Ctr

5610 W Gage St, Ste B, Boise 83706

208-658-8111

CALDWELL

DaVita Caldwell at Home

821 Smeed Pkwy, Caldwell 83605

866-544-6741 x1836

Liberty Dialysis of Caldwell

4620 Enterprise Way, Ste 101

Caldwell 83605

208-454-1101

MERIDIAN

DaVita Treasure Valley Dialysis Ctr

3525 E Louise St, Ste 155, Meridian 83642

855-DAVITA-3

Liberty Dialysis of Meridian

3525 E Louise Dr, Ste 100, Meridian 83642

208-846-9815

DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICES & TRAINING

AARP Senior Driver Ed & Classes

208-855-4038

Beyond Driving With Dignity

208-286-1190

Driver’s License Offices

– Ada County 208-577-3100

400 N Benjamin Ln, Ste 101, Boise 83704

– Boise County 208-392-6059

3851 Hwy 21, Idaho City 83631

– Canyon County 208-454-7487

6107 Graye Ln, Caldwell 83607

– Elmore County 208-587-1888

125 S 5th E, Mountain Home 83647

– Gem County 208-365-3524

412 E 1st St, Emmett 83617

– Payette County 208-642-6013

205 N 12th St, Payette 83661

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

NATIONAL

Adult Protective Services

855-500-3537 (ELDR)

Elder Care Locator

800-677-1116

National Center for Elder Abuse

855-500-3537 (ELDR)

National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799-7233

Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly

877-582-6995

LOCAL

Area 3 Senior Service Agency

1505 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642

208-898-7060

FACES Family Justice Center

417 S 6th St, Boise 83702

208-577-4400

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Getting Help Paying for Long Term Care

Last month a woman came into our office and told us that her husband, who was paying thousands of dollars a month for long term care, had been denied for Medicaid because the couple’s life savings (that they held in an annuity) was too much and they would have to cash the annuity out and spend most of the money before Medicaid would help, leaving little for the wife to live on.

We explained that was not necessarily true, and we contacted the annuity company to make some important changes to the annuity. Her husband was approved for Medicaid within a few weeks, even the couple still had the same amount of savings.

Many families find it difficult or impossible to pay the high monthly cost of long term care. It can be especially difficult when one spouse needs long term care but the couple is hesitant to spend all the life savings on that spouse’s care when the healthier spouse may have many years of life left. However, it is possible to get help paying for care without becoming impoverished; but it is crucial to know how to qualify

and use that help to your advantage.

For veterans and their spouses there is a program often called Aid and Attendance that helps veterans, and their spouses pay for long term care. Currently, a married veteran paying for nursing home care may qualify for up to $2,642.83 per month from the VA to help pay for that care. To qualify, in most situations a veteran needs to have served only 90 days of active duty, one day of which was during a period of war and cannot have had a dishonorable discharge. A veteran does not need to have a service-connected disability to qualify.

There are rules about assets and income to qualify for a VA Aid and Attendance pension. Often, veterans are told they don’t qualify when they make an initial inquiry to the VA. However, before giving up, it is important that a family consult a VA accredited elder law attorney to check whether there is anything the veteran can do to change the financial situation and become eligible for the pension. A good advisor may be able to help the family make changes to become eligible.

Medicaid also has a program to help seniors pay for long term care. Like the VA pension above, Medicaid has strict rules about assets and income. However, Medicaid also has rules that can be used to the advantage of the person needing long term care. Even if you have think your loved one does not qualify for any help, you must consult with an elder law attorney to see if anything can be done to help your loved one before they become impoverished. In the story above, we used the Medicaid rules to help the woman’s husband qualify before the money was gone.

There are many myths and misconceptions about long term care

and how to pay for it. There are resources available to help pay for care, but you must plan appropriately to make sure that you can get the help you need. However, even if you haven’t planned ahead, don’t give up just because a friend or even a professional tells you cannot get any help. People often get bad advice in this area; find an elder law attorney near you that can help you protect yourself and your loved ones. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by David J. Wilson, J.D., L.L.M., CELA, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, VA Accredited and Joshua C. P. Reams, B.A., J.D., NAELA, Elder Law Attorney, VA Accredited. See ad below.

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ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

continued from page 23

Idaho Commission on Aging

6305 W Overland Rd, Boise 83702

208-334-3833

Idaho Council on Domestic Violence

PO Box 83720, Boise 83720

208-332-1540

Nampa Family Justice Center

– Domestic Violence / Abuse Later in Life

1305 3rd St S, Nampa 83651

208-475-5700

ELDER LAW

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 24-25, 51)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Idaho Estate Planning

(ad on page 27)

453 S Fitness Plaza, Eagle 83616

208-939-7658

www.idahoestateplanning.com

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Ada Cty Non-Emergency Dispatch

208-377-6790

Adult Protection / Idaho Commission on Aging

877-471-2777

Boise Police

333 N Mark Stall Pl, Boise 83704

208-570-6000

Canyon Cty Dispatch

208-454-7531

Domestic Violence Hotline / Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Assistance

208-332-1540

Fire / Police / Paramedics

911

Idaho State Police

700 S Stratford Dr, Meridian 83642

208-884-7200

Mental Health Center

1720 N Westgate Dr, Ste A, Boise 83704

208-334-0808

Poison Control Center

800-222-1222

Suicide Hotline

800-273-8255

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Easterseals-Goodwill Senior Employment Program (paid job training for low-income seniors)

208-454-8555

Elderly Opportunity Agency

134 N Washington Av, Emmett 83617

208-365-4461

Department of Labor

4514 Thomas Jefferson St, Caldwell 83605

208-364-7781

Foster Grandparents

208-947-4282

Idaho Department of Labor

317 W Main St, 1st Fl, Boise 83735

208-332-3575

National Older Worker Career Ctr

703-558-4200

•Estate Planning

•Wills & Trust

•Trust Administration

•Probate Contact

ENERGY RESOURCES

Circuit Breaker Program

208-356-3071

El-Ada Energy Assistance

701 E 44th St, Ste 2, Garden City 83714

208-377-0700

Idaho Power

1221 W Idaho St, Boise 83702

www.idahopower.com/ weatherizationsolutions

800-488-6151

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

202-401-9351

Project Share for Energy Assistance

PO Box 7866, Boise 83707

208-388-2323

WICAP Energy Assistance

208-454-0675

ESTATE CLEANUP

All in One Moving (ad on page 63)

208-353-2104

(Full service moving company, estate liquidation, local and long distance)

ESTATE LIQUIDATION

All in One Moving (ad on page 63)

208-353-2104

(Full service moving company, estate liquidation, local and long distance)

ESTATE PLANNING

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 24-25, 51)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Continued on page 30

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n Scheduling Manager

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How is Carehandler solving the EVV Mandate?

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How can Carehandler solve my agency’s operational day-to-day challenges?

Carehandler has amazing features that were built with each user in mind:

n Billing Managers – Automated claims processing

n Care Plan Development –Unique and simplified.

n Schedulers have access to authorized unit calculations and scheduling recommendations.

n Visit Management status in real time.

n User friendly app for Caregivers to view shifts and document services provided with ease.

n Payroll module allows for a direct link to QuickBooks and other payroll providers.

Our team has many more new features being developed on a regular basis. We are excited to include our agency owners and their teams to participate in our backlog discussions about the needs for their specific business.

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We look forward to working with you and helping your agency grow with Carehandler today! ~

ESTATE PLANNING

continued from page 27

Idaho Estate Planning

(ad on page 27)

453 S Fitness Plaza, Eagle 83616

208-939-7658

www.idahoestateplanning.com

EVV SOFTWARE VENDOR

Carehandler

(ad on page 29)

208-495-4115

FAMILY MEDICINE PRACTICE

Cherry Heights Family Clinic

(ad on 64 Insert, 107)

1560 N Crestmont Dr A, Meridian 83642

208-650-4888

FAMILY PRACTICE / URGENT CARE

Outlying Locations. For all others see Physicians by Specialty Section starting on page 72.

BOISE

Full Circle Health

(ad on page 71)

– 6565 W Emerald St, Boise 83704

208-514-2510

– 777 N Raymond St, Boise 83704

208-514-2500

– 325 W Idaho St, Boise 83702

208-514-2525

CALDWELL

Full Circle Health

(ad on page 71)

315 E Elm St, Ste 201, Caldwell 83605

FRUITLAND

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

910 NW 16th St #101, Fruitland 83619

208-452-8050

St. Luke’s Family Practice – Urgent Care

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

1210 NW 16th St , Fruitland 83619

208-452-8700

KUNA Full Circle Health

(ad on page 71)

708 E Wythe Creek Crt, Ste 103, Kuna 83634

208-922-5130

MERIDIAN Full Circle Health

(ad on page 71)

2275 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642

208-514-2520

NAMPA Full Circle Health

(ad on page 71)

– 215 E Hawaii Ave, Ste 140, Nampa 83686

208-514-2529

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 329, Nampa 83687 208-514-2509

PAYETTE

Healthcare With Heart

823 Center Ave, Payette 83661

208-642-3396

208-514-2528

Valley Family Healthcare

1441 NE 10th Ave, Payette 83661

208-642-9376

WEISER Family Medical Center

360 E Liberty St, Weiser

208-549-4424

Two Rivers Medical Clinic

683 E Third St, Weiser 83672

208-549-0211

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

NATIONAL & LOCAL

AARP Tax Aide

208-855-4038

Ada County Indigent Svcs

252 E Front St, Ste 199, Boise 83702

208-287-7960

Canyon City Indigent Fund

1115 Albany St, Caldwell 83605

208-454-7419

Debt Reduction Services

6213 N Cloverdale Rd, Ste 100, Boise 83713

208-378-0200

Delta Dental

208-489-3580

Dept of Health & Welfare

1720 N Westgate Dr, Boise 83704

208-334-6700

Idaho Division of Finance –Senior Investor Resource Center

11341 W Chinden Blvd, Ste A300, Boise 83714

208-332-8000

Investor Protection Trust

www.investorprotection.org

202-775-2113

Money Management International

866-616-3716 / 877-422-9040

North American Securities Administration Association

www.nasaa.org

202-737-0900

Western Union – Fraud Protection

800-448-1492

FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Boise Tennis Coalition

208-384-5539

Boise’s Happy Hoofers

208-608-7580

C2R Fitness After 50

Albertson’s 5 Mile Plaza, 10382 W Overland Rd, Boise 83709

208-409-7626

Downtown Family YMCA

1050 W State St, Boise 83702

208-344-5501

Fort Boise Through Boise Parks & Recreation

700 Robins Rd, Boise 83702

208-608-7680

Fit and Fall Proof Programs

– (Central District Health)

707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704 208-327-8591

– (SouthWest District Health)

126 N Plymouth Ave, New Plymouth 83655 208-278-5320

Continued on page 34

33rd Annual IDAHO SENIOR GAMES

August 16 -October 8, 2023

For Athletes 50+

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

REGISTER: Online, or print & mail your forms

BBQ

KICK-OFF EVENT:

Aug. 16, 5:30 -7:30

Kleiner Park, Meridian

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.idahoseniorgames.org

For info on all 19 events

*NEW in 2023: Volleyball!

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: Tim Severa, State Director, tim@idahoseniorgames.org

FITNESS & WELLNESS

PROGRAMS continued from page 31

Idaho IceWorld Through Boise Parks & Recreation

7072 S Eisenman Rd, Boise 83716 208-608-7716

Idaho Senior Games (ad on page 33)

www.idahoseniorgames.org

West Family YMCA

5959 N Discovery Pl, Boise 83713 208-377-9622

FOOD RESOURCES

SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

877-456-1233

BOISE

Agape in Action Food Pantry

1001 S Orchard, Boise 83705

208-685-0612

Calvary Chapel of Boise

123 S Auto Dr, Boise 83709 208-321-7440

City Hope Food Pantry 8401 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-376-7272

El-Ada Outreach Food Pantry

– 2250 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705 208-345-2820

– 701 E 44th St, Ste 2, Garden City 83714 208-377-0700

Idaho Food Bank 3630 E Commercial Crt, Meridian 83642 208-336-9643

First Bible Missionary Church (by appointment only)

375 N Roosevelt St, Boise 83706

208-949-3925

First Presbyterian Church

Friendship Food Pantry 950 W State, Boise 83702 208-345-3441

Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare Food Assistance

1720 Westgate Dr, Boise 83704 208-465-8444

Metro Meals on Wheels

4900 N Rosepoint Wy, Ste B, Boise 83713 208-321-0031

Redeemer Lutheran Church 2920 Cassia, Boise 83705 208-344-6758

Salvation Army Food Services 9492 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-343-5429

Simple Bites

Pre-made Meals & Catering (ad on page 53)

143 NW 13th Pl, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-893-5556

St. Vincent de Paul

Council Overland Center 3209 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-333-1460

St. Johns Cathedral Food Bank 775 N 8th St, Boise 83702 208-342-3511

St. Mark’s Food Bank 7960 W Northview St, Boise 83704 208-375-6651

St. Mary’s Food Bank

3890 W State St, Boise 83703

208-345-2734

True Hope Church Food Bank

607 N 13th St, Boise, 83702

208-344-7809

Whitney United Methodist Church Food Bank

3315 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705

208-343-2892 x2

Women Infants & Children (WIC)

707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704

208-327-7488

CALDWELL

Meals on Wheels Caldwell

1009 Everett St, Caldwell 83605

208-454-8142

Metro Community Services

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0063

Oasis Worship Food Center

506 W Simplot Blvd, Caldwell 83605

208-459-6000

EAGLE

Eagle Food Bank

149 W State St, Ste 121, Eagle 83616 208-631-0702

GARDEN CITY

El-Ada Garden City

701 E 44th St, Garden City 83672

208-377-0700

Vineyard Christian Fellowship

4950 E Bradley St, Garden City 83714 208-377-1477

MERIDIAN

Holy Apostles SVPD Food Pantry

6300 N Meridian Rd, Meridian 83642 208-888-1182

Meridian Food Bank 133 Broadway Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-5102

NAMPA

Lighthouse Rescue Mission of Canyon County 304 16th Ave N, Nampa 83687 208-461-5030

Saint Alphonsus Meals on Wheels 4300 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687 208-205-0292

NATIONAL

Meals on Wheels America 888-998-6325

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

800-221-5689

208-761-3499

soleworksllc.com

MOBILE THERAPEUTIC FOOT & NAIL CARE

A calm relaxing experience for you and your feet, lasting between 45-60 minutes depending on your needs.

Services Include:

• Foot Bath with Relaxing Salts

• Nail Trimming • Callus Care & Removal

• Massage to Feet & Legs as Desired Services and foot exam done by a Registered Nurse

FOOT CARE SPECIALISTS

Saint Alphonsus

Coughlin Foot & Ankle Clinic

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

1075 N Curtis Rd, Ste 300, Boise 83706 208-302-3100

Sole Works Mobile

Therapeutic Foot Care

(ad on page 36)

208-761-3499

FUNERAL HOMES

BOISE

Aclesa Cremation – Boise Funeral Home 8209 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-322-2998

Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel 5400 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83706 208-376-5400

Bella Vida Funeral Home 9661 W Chinden Blvd, Boise 83714 208-321-9661

Bowman Funeral Parlor 10254 W Carlton Bay, Garden City 83714 208-853-3131

Cloverdale Funeral Home & Crematory 1200 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713 208-375-2212

Cremation Society of Idaho 5541 Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-322-3590

Dry Creek Cemetery 9600 W Hill Rd, Boise 83714 208-853-1940

Funeral Consumer’s Alliance of Idaho PO Box 1919, Boise 83701 208-426-0032

Neptune Cremation Services 7940 W Rifleman, Ste 110, Boise 83704 208-957-5778

Relyea Funeral & Cremation Svcs 318 N Latah, Boise 83706 208-344-4441

Summers Funeral Homes 3629 E Ustick Rd, Meridian 83646 208-917-2525

CALDWELL

Dakan Funeral Chapel 504 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-459-3629

Flahiff Funeral Chapel

624 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell 83605

208-722-2190

EMMETT

Potter Funeral Chapel

228 E Main St, Emmett 83617

208-365-4491

FRUITLAND

Shaffer Jensen Memory Chapel

110 SW 3rd St, Fruitland 83619

208-642-3333

HOMEDALE

Homedale’s Flahiff Funeral Chapel

27 E Owyhee Ave, Homedale 83628

208-779-1673

MERIDIAN

Accent Funeral Home

1303 N Main St, Meridian 83642

208-215-3366

Summers Funeral Homes

3629 E Ustick Rd, Meridian 83646

208-214-5244

MOUNTAIN HOME

Rost Funeral Home

500 N 18th E, Mountain Home 83647

208-391-7108

NAMPA

Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel

404 10th Ave S, Nampa 83651

208-466-3545

Hansons Memorials

1927 N Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651

208-466-3654

Nampa Funeral Home –

Yraguen Chapel

415 12th Ave S, Nampa 83651

208-442-8171

Zeyer Funeral Chapel

83 N Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651

208-467-7300

GARAGES / SHOPS

Stor-Mor Sheds

(ad on pages 94, 95)

208-887-6500

– 1301 S Teare Ave, Meridian 83642

– 3400 W State St, Boise 83703

GARDEN CLUBS

Ada County Master Gardeners

5880 Glenwood St, Boise 83714

208-287-5900

Garden Clubs of Idaho

208-604-4705

Idaho Gourd Society

208-860-9964

Idaho Rose Society

208-409-5187

Long Valley Gardeners – Rosie Layne

208-739-8300

Merry Tillers Garden Club

208-954-2715

Nampa Garden Club

210-705-1989

Treasure Valley Orchid Society

PO Box 9732, Boise 83707

tvosclub@gmail.com

GARDENS

Boise Depot

2603 W Eastover Terr, Boise 83706

208-608-7644

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge at Lake Lowell

13751 Upper Embankment Rd, Nampa

83686

208-467-9278

Idaho Botanical Gardens

2355 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise 83712

208-343-8649

MK Nature Center 600 S Walnut St, Boise 83712

208-334-2225

Quail Hollow Golf Course Through Boise Parks & Recreation

4720 N 36th St, Boise 83703

208-972-8590

Warm Springs Golf Course Through Boise Parks & Recreation

2495 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83712

208-972-8600

World Center for Birds of Prey

5668 W Flying Hawks Ln, Boise 83709

208-362-8687

Zoo Boise

355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702

208-608-7760

GERIATRICS

Cherry Heights Family Clinic

(ad on 64 Insert, 107)

1560 N Crestmont Dr, Ste A, Meridian 83642

208-650-4888

Full Circle Health

(ad on page 71)

– 6565 W Emerald St, Boise 83704

208-514-2510

– 777 N Raymond St, Boise 83704

208-514-2500

– 325 W Idaho St, Boise 83702

208-514-2525

– 2275 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642

208-514-2520

– 708 E Wythe Creek Crt, Ste 103, Kuna 83634

208-922-5130

– 315 E Elm St, Ste 201, Caldwell 83605

208-514-2528

– 215 E Hawaii Ave, Ste 140, Nampa 83686

208-514-2529

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 329, Nampa 83687

208-514-2509

Saint Alphonsus Medical

Group – Geriatrics

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

5966 W Curtisian Ave, Boise 83704

208-302-5470

– Geriatrics Continuity Clinic

5966 W Curtisian Ave, Boise 83704

208-302-5400

– Geriatrics Consult Clinic Nampa

1510 12th Ave Rd, Ste 200, Nampa 83686

208-302-5470

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Ada County Assessor

190 E Front St, Ste 107, Boise 83702

208-287-7200

Ada County Code Enforcement

7200 Barrister Dr, Boise 83704

208-577-3726

Ada County Emergency Preparedness

7200 Barrister Dr, Boise 83704

208-577-4750`

Ada County Highway District

3775 Adams St, Garden City 83714

208-387-6100

Ada County Landfill

10300 N Seamans Gulch Rd, Boise 83714

208-577-4725

Ada County Mosquito Abatement

975 E Pine Ave, Meridian 83642

208-577-4646

Air Quality Daily Index Update Hotline

208-373-0313

Better Business Bureau

1120 S Rackham Wy, Ste 300, Meridian 83642

208-342-4649

Boise Building Permits

150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83701

208-608-7070

– City Clerk

208-972-8150

– City Utilities

208-608-7460

– Fire Administration

208-570-6500

– Parking Tickets

208-972-8150

Boise Parks & Recreation

(ad on page 90)

1104 Royal Blvd, Boise 83706

208-608-7600

Boise School District

8169 W Victory Rd, Boise 83709

208-854-4000

Boise Trash & Recycling (Republic Services)

11101 W Executive Dr, Boise 83713

208-345-1265

Canyon County Administration

1115 Albany St, Caldwell 83605

208-454-7300

Canyon County Administration –Mosquito Abatement

9719 Booker Ln, Nampa 83686

208-461-8633

Crime Stoppers

208-343-COPS

Dept of Environmental Quality

1410 N Hilton, Boise 83706

208-373-0502

Elmore County Administration

150 S 4th E, Mountain Home 83647

208-587-2130

FACES Family Justice Center

417 S 6th St, Boise 83702

208-577-4400

Garden City Offices

6015 N Glenwood St, Garden City 83714

208-472-2900

Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Service (TBS)

(ad on pages 49, 101)

325 W State St, Boise 83702

208-334-2150 / 800-458-3271

Idaho Dept of Water Resources

322 E Front St, Boise 83702

208-287-4800

Idaho Industrial Commission

PO Box 83720, Boise 83720 208-334-6000

Continued on next page

GOVERNMENT SERVICES continued

Meridian City Offices

33 E Broadway Ave, Meridian 83642

208-888-4433

Neighborhood Watch

208-577-3851

Noxious Weeds & Animals

208-334-2283

Nuclear Care Partners

354 W Sunnyside Rd, Ste C, Idaho Falls 83402

208-881-9022

Office of the Mayor – Boise

150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83701

208-972-8520

Public Safety NON Emergency

208-377-6790

Road Conditions State Wide

888-432-7623

Street Light Issues

208-608-7150

United Water

8248 W Victory Rd, Boise 83709

208-362-7304

Vehicle Licensing

8655 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83709

208-577-3135

West Ada School District

1303 E Central Dr, Meridian 83642

208-855-4500

Wood Burning Ban Hotline

208-373-0313

GREENHOUSES

Stor-Mor Sheds

(ad on pages 94, 95)

208-887-6500

– 1301 S Teare Ave, Meridian 83642

– 3400 W State St, Boise 83703

GUARDIANSHIP

Ada County Board of Community Guardians

252 E Front St, Ste 199, Boise 83702

208-287-7978

Aging Life Care Association

520-881-8008

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 24-25, 51)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Castlerock Services

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

208-409-4857

The Advocate Group, LLC

PO Box 191302, Boise 83719

208-362-9931

HEARING RESOURCES

NATIONAL

Hearing Helpline –Better Hearing Institute

202-975-0905

National Hearing Aid Project

816-333-8300

National Institute on Deafness

800-241-1044

LOCAL

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– 510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702

208-385-3440

– 3101 E State St, Ste 2108, Eagle 83616

208-385-3480

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1225, Meridian 83642

208-385-3560

– 172 2nd St S, Nampa 83651

208-385-3620

Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Services (ad on pages 49, 101)

208-334-2150

Idaho State Council for the Deaf

208-334-0879

HOME CARE SOFTWARE

Carehandler

(ad on page 29)

208-495-4115

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

Home Health Agencies provide individuals recovering from an illness, injury, or hospitalization with care at home. The goal is to help patients to improve and return to an optimal level of living. Please refer to our Home Health Agency comparison grid starting on page 125 for a complete list of home health providers.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & SAFETY MODIFICATIONS

101 Mobility

(ad on page 84)

905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642

208-922-7209

Mobility Plus

(ad on page 63)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704

208-617-5200

Safety for Seniors

(ad on page 42)

4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709 208-867-2752

Stor-Mor Sheds

(ad on pages 94, 95) 208-887-6500

– 1301 S Teare Ave, Meridian 83642

– 3400 W State St, Boise 83703

HOME MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES

101 Mobility

(ad on page 84)

905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642

208-922-7209

Community Service Promoting Independence

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

El-Ada Weatherization

701 E 44th St, Ste 1, Garden City 83714 208-377-0700

Idaho Power

Weatherization Program

www.idahopower.com

800-488-6151

Continued on next page

HOME MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES continued

Mobility Plus

(ad on page 62)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704

208-617-5200

Safety for Seniors

(ad on page 42)

4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709

208-867-2752

Window Panda Boise

(ad on page 106)

10400 W Overland Rd, Ste 191, Boise 83709

208-891-8287

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

101 Mobility

(ad on page 84) 905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642

208-922-7209

Adapt Health 143 N State St, Ste 5, Rigby 83442 208-327-8888

Apria Healthcare

11880 W President Dr, Ste E, Boise 83713

208-322-2372

Brownfield’s Prosthetics

– 1912 E Franklin Rd, Meridian 83642

208-342-4659

– 847 N Parkcentre Way, Ste 1, Nampa 83651 208-342-4659

Hands of Hope Northwest

1201 S Powerline Rd, Nampa 83686 208-461-1473

Mobility Plus

(ad on page 62)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704 208-617-5200

St. Luke’s Humphrey’s Diabetes Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– 1226 W River St, Boise 83702

208-331-1155

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1229, Meridian 83642

208-884-4220

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 327, Nampa 83687

208-331-1155

Idaho Assistive Technology Project Lending Library

322 E Front St, Ste 222, Boise 83702 800-432-8324

Lincare – Boise 1200 E Watertower St, Ste 101, Meridian 83642 208-323-6050

Living Independence Network Corporation (LINC)

– 703 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell 83605

208-454-5511

– 1878 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705

208-336-3335

Norco Medical

– 400 W Main St, Boise 83702

208-344-0299

– 1303 S Silverstone Way, Meridian 83642

208-898-0202

ProCare Therapy Services 573 S Locust Grove Rd, Meridian 83642

208-322-5055

Valley Home Medical

2065 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642

208-955-7491

HOSPICE

Hospice provides individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live in the last stage in their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment. Please refer to our Hospice comparison grid starting on page 134 for a complete list of hospice providers

HOSPITALS

BAKER CITY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover) 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814

541-523-6461

BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706

208-367-2121

St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

190 E Bannock St, Boise 83712

208-381-2222

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702

208-489-4444

Treasure Valley Hospital

8800 W Emerald St, Boise 83704

208-373-5000

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

500 Fort St, Boise 83702

208-422-1000

CALDWELL

West Valley Medical Center

1717 Arlington Ave, Caldwell 83605

208-459-4641

EMMETT

Valor Health

1202 E Locust St, Emmett 83617

208-365-3561

MERIDIAN

St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642

208-706-5000

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HOSPITALS continued

MOUNTAIN HOME

St. Luke’s Elmore

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

895 N 6th E, Mountain Home 83647

208-587-8401

NAMPA

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – I84 & Garrity

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

4300 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687

208-205-1000

St. Luke’s Nampa

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Nampa 63687

208-505-2000

ONTARIO

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

351 SW 9th St, Ontario, OR 97914

541-881-7000

WEISER

Weiser Memorial Hospital

645 E 5th St, Weiser 83672

208-549-0370

HOSPITALS – LONG TERM ACUTE CARE

Vibra Hospital of Boise

6651 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83709

208-489-9500

HOUSE CALLS

Doctor’s House Calls of Idaho

(ad on pages 44, 52, 64 Insert)

208-957-5532

Keystone Hospice

208-996-8181

Treasure Valley House Calls

208-577-8672

Vital Care Infusion

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Services of Boise (ad on page 48)

12828 W LaSalle St, Ste 101, Boise 83713

208-579-7400

HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCES

See Senior Housing Placement and Services on pages 46 and 82.

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HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCES continued frompage 44

Boise Care Connections

(ad on page 47)

208-917-3776

Grannie on the Move

(ad on 128 Insert)

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

208-820-4200

Senior Care Authority

(ad on page 46)

208-286-1190

HOUSING RESOURCES

For a complete list of subsidized housing resources, see pages 146-148.

INSURANCE

Select Health

(ad on page 59)

855-442-9940

www.selecthealthmedicare.org

Wake Medicare –

Ren Lombardo (ad on page 60)

208-781-1748

ren@wakeco.net

SeniorsBlueBook.com

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Specialty Infusion

Total Parenteral Nutrition

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Many other Infusion Services

IV INFUSIONS

THERAPY

Vital Care Infusion Services of Boise

(ad on page 48)

12828 W LaSalle St, Ste 101, Boise 83713 208-579-7400

LEGAL SERVICES

Ada County Court Self-Help Center

200 W Front St, Ste 158, Boise 83702 208-287-6963

FACES of Hope Family Justice Center

417 S 6th St, Boise 83702

208-577-4400

Idaho Estate Planning

(ad on page 27)

453 S Fitness Plaza, Eagle 83616 208-939-7658

www.idahoestateplanning.com

Idaho Legal Aid Services

– 1447 S Tyrell Ln, Boise 83706 208-746-7541

– 610 W Hubbard Ave, Ste 219, Coeur D’Alene 83814 208-746-7541

Idaho Senior Legal Hotline 866-345-0106

Idaho State Bar Association 525 W Jefferson St, Boise 83702 208-334-4500

Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Association 208-334-4500

Metro Community Services 208-334-3833

IV

Self Help Alternatives

208-344-3208

LENDING

Primary Residential Mortgage (ad on page 89)

6223 N Discovery Wy, Ste 200, Boise 83713 (o) 208-488-4733 / (c) 208-794-2830 panderson@primeres.com

LIBRARIES

BOISE

Ada Community Library 5868 W Hidden Springs, Boise 83714 208-362-0181

– Hidden Springs 5868 W Hidden Springs Dr, Garden City 83714 208-229-2665

– Lake Hazel 10489 Lake Hazel Rd, Boise 83709

208-297-6700

Boise Public Library

– Main Branch

715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-972-8200

– Library at Bown Crossing

2153 E Riverwalk Dr, Boise 83706 208-972-8360

– Library at Cole & Ustick

7557 W Ustick Rd, Boise 83704 208-972-8300

– Main Library at Collister 74724 W State St, Boise 83703 208-972-8320

– Hillcrest 5246 Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-972-8340

LIBRARIES continued

Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book

Services (ad on pages 49, 101)

325 W State St, Boise 83702

800-458-3271

Providing free matter for the Blind or Handicapped to never stop reading!

CALDWELL Caldwell Public Library

1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-3242

EAGLE Eagle Public Library

100 N Stierman Way, Eagle 83616

208-939-6814

GARDEN CITY

Garden City Library

6015 Glenwood, Garden City 83714

208-472-2942

KUNA

Kuna Public Library

457 N Locust, Kuna 83634

208-922-1025

MERIDIAN Meridian Library District

– Cherr y Lane Library

1326 W Cherry Ln, Meridian 83642

208-888-4451

– Silverstone Library

3531 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

208-888-4451

MIDDLETON

Middleton Public Library

307 E Cornell St, Middleton 83644

208-585-3931

MOUNTAIN HOME

Mountain Home Public Library

790 N 10th E, Mountain Home 83647

208-587-4716

NAMPA

Nampa Public Library

215 12th Ave S, Nampa 83651

208-468-5800

STAR

Star Library

10706 W State St, Ste D, Star 83669

208-286-9755

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 24-25, 51)

208-639-7799

Idaho Estate Planning

(ad on page 27)

453 S Fitness Plaza, Eagle 83616

208-939-7658

www.idahoestateplanning.com

Confused about Medicare?

See pages 56-57 for our Medicare 2023 “In a Nutshell” or contact a Medicare specialist today.

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The 3 Most Common Challenges People Have Qualifying for Medicaid Benefits

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(And How LEGACY NAVIGATION Helps You Overcome Them All)

CHALLENGE #1: Knowing How to Fill Out the Medicaid Application

Medicaid eligibility can be incredibly complex and each waiver can differ from state to state. The consequences of being denied by Medicaid is frustrating and causes undo stress to clients and families.

Because the rules for Medicaid change frequently it’s difficult for people to know how to fill out the application properly.

Additionally, the application is time-consuming and the review process is often lengthy. Legacy Navigation’s team of skilled professionals and Certified Medicaid Planners can help you:

n Structure your financial resources

n Prepare documentation

n Assist in creating Qualified Income Trust (Miller trusts) Guidance on asset transfers

n Preserve your family’s resources

n Protect your home from Medicaid recovery

n Provide information and guidance on how to structure finances to protect your spouse.

CHALLENGE #2: Understanding the Medicaid Rules and How They Apply to Your Specific Situation

Does your income exceed Medicaid’s threshold?

Are you wondering if you can keep your home and car?

These are conversations Legacy Navigation has everyday with their Clients. Their Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) begin the process with a free consultation to review and assess your specific situation. This consultation includes:

n A complete medical, financial, and psychosocial assessment.

n Setting Client & family goals.

n Assessing your odds of Medicaid approval.

n Dispelling the myths of Medicaid.

Once a client, Legacy Navigation becomes the Authorized Representative for your case and begins gathering documentation to submit your formal application to Medicaid. Once submitted they then go to work communicating with Medicaid several times a week to ensure your application is moving forward!

CHALLENGE #3: Finding the care: Finding You Assisted Living or Bringing Care Giving Services to Your Home

Do you want to stay in your home but need more care? Is it time to consider assisted living but you cannot afford it?

Legacy Navigation has relationships with agencies throughout the State to help with your Medicaid assisted-living placement, or, finding Medicaid caregivers to provide support in the home for your advanced care needs.

About Legacy Navigation

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Legacy Navigation Is Recognized as Experts in Medicaid Applications with a 99% Approval Rate

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Brooke Baker RN and Jessica Young LMSW, co-owners of Legacy Navigation who may be reached at (208) 204-6004 or on the web at www.legacynavigate.com. See ad below.

Medicare 2023 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans)

Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”

Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)

$1,600 deductible (per benefit period)

It is possible to pay the $1600 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.

Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.

No coverage outside USA. No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Most people pay monthly $164.90 (Premium could be higher based on income)

$226 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)

80/20 after deductible.

Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits

Most doctors accept Medicare.

No coverage outside the USA. No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Supplemental

Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment

(Other special enrollment periods may be avalable)

These plans generally pay the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered

Can provide benefits outside USA

Plans are available through insurance companies.

Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

There is NO additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance.

This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 877-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com

Medicare 2023 “In A Nutshell”

Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)

Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Advantage Plans Part C

INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium $164.90 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, PFFS, etc.

Plans have co-pay and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Plans are generally a variation of the following: Deductible (Phase I)

$0–$505 deductible

Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $4,660

Coverage Gap / Doughnut Hole (Phase III)

The member now pays much more for covered drugs 25% generic / 25% brand. There is a drug manufacture discount on brand name drugs that can count toward the “True out-of-pocket” (TrOOP) You remain here until the $7,400 (TrOOP) has been met

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV)

For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $4.15 / $10.35 or 5% depending on drug tier As an upgrade, Insulin costs will decrese in 2023

Part D can be separate with Medigap & PFFS plans. There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.

Annual Election Period is Oct 15–Dec 7 each year

Must have Part A or B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 10/2022

Medicare: A Recipe For Success

Medicare can be confusing. With the right information, you’ll be ready to shop for a plan and choose the right one for you and your needs. As you compare plans, benefits, and prices, it’s important to keep a few key things in mind.

1Many people take one or more medications on a regular basis. Review the drug formulary to make sure the medication(s) you take are covered by the plan. Make sure to check:

n Drug brand names and generics

n Prior authorization requirements

n Prescription tiers and the associated costs

2What may have been a great plan may not suit your needs anymore. Remember to review your plan and coverage every year. Always keep your eyes out for:

n Provider and facility network: In-network versus out-of-network. Are your doctors and facilities covered on your current plan?

n Monthly premiums: This is the monthly bill you pay for your coverage.

n Out-of-pocket (OOP) maximums: This is the total amount you may pay for services covered each year.

n Copays and coinsurance: You may have copayments or coinsurances to pay for services. Copays are fixed amounts, and coinsurance is usually a percentage of the cost you pay.

n Bonus perks: What options, tools, and services are included on your plan? Find out about gym memberships, OTC items, vision and dental, and other extras. Some perks may cost more.

3Wading through the hundreds of insurance companies can be downright exhausting. For starters, there are several categories to consider:

n Not-for-profit vs. for-profit: Who is the priority—you or shareholders? For-profit companies must return profits to investors while not-for-profits must reinvest their profits back into the plan to benefit members.

n Customer service you deserve: This is a big deal! Can you talk to a local person on the phone? When you need answers, you need a real person to make things happen for you.

4The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) use a five-star quality rating system. The Star Rating can tell you about a company’s customer service, member satisfaction, benefits, and overall quality. Companies receive an updated rating annually, making it easy to weed out less than the best. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Darin Vickery, Idaho-based Medicare Sales Executive for SelectHealth. darin.vickery@selecthealth.org or 208-338-2019. See ad on page 59.

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MEDICARE / MEDICAID

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– Region IV

1720 W Westgate Dr, Boise 83704

208-334-0940

Idaho Health & Wellness Medicaid

208-465-8444

Legacy Navigation

(ad on pages 55, 100)

208-204-6004

www.legacynavigate.com

Select Health

(ad on page 59)

855-442-9940

www.selecthealthmedicare.org

Wake Medicare –Ren Lombardo (ad on page 60)

208-781-1748

ren@wakeco.net

Senior Medicare Patrol Project

877-471-2777

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors SHIBA

700 W State St, 3rd Fl, Boise 83720

800-247-4422

Vital Care Infusion Services of Boise

(ad on page 48)

12828 W LaSalle St, Ste 101, Boise 83713 208-579-7400

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

AARP Medicare Advantage

833-618-1475

Select Health

(ad on page 59)

855-442-9940

www.selecthealthmedicare.org

Wake Medicare –

Ren Lombardo (ad on page 60)

208-781-1748

ren@wakeco.net

MEDICARE BILLING

Carehandler

(ad on page 29)

208-495-4115

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Mountain Care Pharmacy

(ad on page 69)

208-287-4667

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Saint Alphonsus

Behavioral Health

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

131 N Allumbaugh, Boise 83704

208-367-3189

NATIONAL

Alzheimer’s Disease

Education & Referral Center

800-438-4380

American Psychological Association

800-374-2721

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

800-950-6264

National Mental Health America

800-969-6642

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

800-273-TALK

Suicide Prevention

800-SUICIDE

The American Geriatrics Society –Health in Aging Foundation

212-308-1414

LOCAL

Ada County Mental Health Svcs

1720 W Westgate, Boise 83704

208-334-0808

Boise Vet Center

2424 Bank Dr, Ste 100, Boise 83705

208-342-3612

Catholic Charities of Idaho

7201 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83709

208-345-6031

Community Partnerships of Idaho

3040 N Five Mile Rd, Boise 83713

208-376-4999

Community Support Center

716 N Orchard St, Boise 83706

208-429-0330

Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare

Mental Health Services

– Region III

3402 Franklin Rd, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0092

– Region IV

1720 N Westgate Dr, Ste A-1, Boise 83704

208-334-0800

Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline

208-398-4357

Intermountain Hospital

303 N Allumbaugh St, Boise 83704

800-321-5984

Jannus, Inc

1607 W Jefferson St, Boise 83702

208-336-5533

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MENTAL

LDS Family Services

10740 W Fairview Av, Ste 100, Boise 83713

208-376-0191

Lutheran Social Services

2920 Cassia St, Boise 83705

208-509-2431

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Region IV

208-334-0808

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI – Boise)

PO Box 9492, Boise 85707 208-801-1609

Saint Alphonsus Behavioral Outpatient Counseling

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

131 N Allumbaugh St, Boise 83704 208-302-0900

Tidwell Social Services

7285 Franklin Rd, Boise 83709 208-853-5095

MOBILE FOOT CARE

Sole Works Mobile Therapeutic Foot Care

(ad on page 36) 208-761-3499

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

101 Mobility (ad on page 84) 905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642 208-922-7209

Access Vans

2860 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642

208-385-7647

Hands of Hope Northwest

1201 S Powerline Rd, Nampa 83686

208-461-1473

LINC (Living Independence Network Corporation)

1878 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705

208-336-3335

Mobility Plus

(ad on page 62)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704

208-617-5200

Norco Medical

– 400 W Main St, Boise 83702

208-344-0299

– 1303 S Silverstone Way, Meridian 83642

208-898-0202

– 1405 American Legion Blvd, Mountain Home 83647

208-587-1177

– 150 Shannon Dr, Nampa 83687

208-467-3070

Numotion

1270 E Fairview Ave, Ste 150, Meridian 83642

208-288-5460

Safety for Seniors

(ad on page 42)

4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709

208-867-2752

Valley Medical (Medway Medical)

208-955-7491

MORTGAGES

Primary Residential

Mortgage (ad on page 89)

6223 N Discovery Wy, Ste 200, Boise 83713

208-488-4733 (o) /

208-794-2830 (c) panderson@primeres.com

MOVING COMPANY / MOVING SERVICES

All in One Moving (ad on page 63)

208-353-2104

(Full service moving company, estate liquidation, local and long distance)

MUSEUMS

Alive After Five

(Each Wed Grove Plaza Live Music & Art)

816 W Bannock St, Ste 310, Boise 83702

208-385-7300

Continued on page 66

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MUSEUMS continued

Art in the Park –

Boise Art Museum

(Fri-Sun the weekend after Labor Day in Sept)

670 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702

208-345-8330

Basque Museum & Cultural Center

611 Grove St, Boise 83702

208-343-2671

Boise Art Museum

670 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702

208-345-8330

Boise State University Art Gallery

1110 S Capitol Blvd, Boise 83706

208-426-1230

First Thursday (Gallery Stroll First Thurs of the month) Downtown Boise, Boise 83702

208-385-7300

Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

770 S 8th St, Boise 83702

208-608-7600

Idaho Black History Museum

508 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702

208-789-2164

Idaho Museum of Military History

4692 W Harvard St, Boise 83705

208-272-4841

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology

2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise 83712

208-368-9876

Idaho State Historical Museum

610 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702

208-334-2120

Old Idaho Penitentiary

2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise 83712

208-334-2844

War Hawk Air Museum

201 Municipal Way, Nampa 83687

208-465-6446

NON-PROFIT

Angel Wings Network (Cancer Support)

208-414-9464

Wish Granters

5208 W Irving St, Ste A, Boise 83706 208-377-9029

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES

Doctor’s Hospice

Pastor Chad Estes, Mobile Notary Public

(ad on page 64 Insert, 105)

208-985-2260

Metro Community Services

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0063

OXYGEN

Apria Healthcare

11880 W President Dr, Ste E, Boise 83713 208-322-2372

Norco Medical

– 400 W Main, Boise 83702

208-344-0299

– 1303 S Silverstone Way, Meridian 83642

208-898-0202

– 1405 American Legion Blvd, Mountain Home 83647

208-587-1177

– 150 Shannon Dr, Nampa 83687

208-467-3070

Valley Medical (Medway Medical)

208-955-7491

PALLIATIVE CARE OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Doctor’s House Calls of Idaho (ad on page 45, 52, 64 Insert)

1552 N Crestmont Dr, Ste B, Meridian 83642

208-957-5532

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Palliative Consult Clinic (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

208-302-5480

– Boise

5966 W Curtisian Ave, Boise 83704

– Nampa

4400 E Flamingo, Nampa 83687

Vital Care Infusion Services of Boise (ad on page 48)

12828 W LaSalle St, Ste 101, Boise 83713

208-579-7400

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES SOFTWARE Carehandler (ad on page 29)

208-495-4115

PET CARE & SERVICES

Idaho Humane Society

4775 W Dorman St, Boise 83705

208-342-3508

Metro Community Services – Pet Food Assistance Program

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0063

PHARMACEUTICAL PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

AARP Prescription Discount Program

877-422-7718

Benefits CheckUp

800-794-6559

Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA).

BenefitsCheckUp is the nation’s most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.

Glaxo Smith Kline Prescription Assistance

888-825-5249

Lily Patient Assistance Program

800-545-6962

Medical Prescription Discount Card Rx Benefits

800-377-1614

Medicare Prescription Drug Card

800-633-4227

Merck Patient Assistance Program

800-727-5400

Metro Community Services

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0063

Mountain Care Pharmacy (ad on page 69)

208-287-4667

Novartis Medicare Drug Plan Assistance Line

888-669-6682

Partnership for Prescription Assist

888-477-2669

Continued on next page

PHARMACEUTICAL PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE continued

Pfizer Pfriends

866-706-2400

Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged & Disabled (PAAD)

800-792-9745

Rx PhRMA

800-377-1614

St. Vincent de Paul

Prescription Program

3217 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705

208-344-9737

Universal Prescription Discount Service

800-556-0669

Vital Care Infusion Services of Boise

(ad on page 48)

12828 W LaSalle St, Ste 101, Boise 83713

208-579-7400

PHARMACY

Full Circle Health Pharmacy

(ad on page 71)

– 6565 W Emerald St, Boise 83704

208-514-2512

– 2275 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642

208-954-8722

– 215 E Hawaii Ave, Ste 140, Nampa 83686

208-954-8731

Mountain Care Pharmacy

(ad on page 69)

208-287-4667

Vital Care Infusion Services of Boise

(ad on page 48)

12828 W LaSalle St, Ste 101, Boise 83713

208-579-7400

PHYSICIAN HOUSE CALLS

Doctor’s House Calls of Idaho

(ad on page 45, 52, 64 Insert)

1552 N Crestmont Dr, Ste B, Meridian 83642

208-957-5532

Dr. Candice Adams

Adult Care Nurse Practicioner

5108 N Maidstone Wy, Boise 83713

208-577-8672

PRE-MADE MEALS

Simple Bites

Pre-made Meals & Catering

(ad on page 53)

143 NW 13th Pl, Ste 120, Meridian 83642

208-893-5556

PROBATE

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 24-25, 51)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Call 208.922.6317 today to reserve your space in the next issue of the Seniors Blue Book, or email Heather@seniorsbluebook.com

Geriatric Care

Saint Alphonsus Geriatrics provides a unique, comprehensive and compassionate team-care approach to patients dealing with cognitive impairments and chronic conditions. With services available in Boise, Eagle, and Nampa, we help patients and families with:

•Memory loss

•Dementia

•Medication management

•Frailty

•Osteoporosis

•Urinary incontinence

•Goals of care

•Living arrangements

•Failure to thrive

•Caregiving

•Reducing ED visits

•Independence

Visit SaintAlphonsus.org/Geriatrics

CARDIOLOGY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Heart Care (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Baker City, 3175 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 ................

– Boise (Moreau Bldg), 6140 Curtisian Ave #200, Boise 83704

– Caldwell, 1906 Fairview Ave, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605

– Eagle, 323 E Riverside, Ste 224, Eagle 83616

– Fruitland, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 102, Fruitland 83619

– Meridian, 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste 205, Meridian 83642

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 300, Nampa 83687

– Ontario, 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 2200, Ontario 97914

– Weiser, 645 E 5th St, Weiser 83672

St. Luke’s Cardiology Associates (ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– Boise, 300 E Jefferson St, Ste 101, Boise 83712

– Caldwell, 315 E Elm, Ste 350, Caldwell 83608

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Diabetes Care & Education (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Baker City (Nutritional Counseling Only)

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Saint

FAMILY PRACTICE

Saint

GERIATRICS

Full Circle Health (ad on page 71)

2275 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 ..........................................

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Geriatrics

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Boise, 5966 W Curtisian Ave, Boise 83704 ......................................

– Caldwell, 315 E Elm St, Ste 200, Caldwell 83605 .........................

– Eagle, 323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 224, Eagle 83616

– Nampa, 1510 12th Avenue Rd, Ste 200, Nampa 83686

GYNECOLOGY

BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Women’s Specialty Clinic

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

N Liberty St, Ste 101, Boise 83706 ..............................................

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Gynecology (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover) – Liberty,1072 N Liberty, Ste 100, Boise 83704 ................................

EAGLE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – West Chinden Medical Center (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover) 3217 W Bavaria, Eagle 83616

NAMPA

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

4424 E Flamingo, Ste 200, Nampa 83687 ..........................................

HOUSE CALL PROVIDERS

Doctor’s House Calls of Idaho

(ad on 64 Insert)

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – House Call Providers

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– House Calls Program

INTERNAL MEDICINE

BAKER CITY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Internal Medicine

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Baker City Clinic, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814

BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Internal Medicine

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Boise, 5966 W Curtisian Ave, Boise 83704

– Lake Hazel, 10583 W Lake Hazel Rd, Boise 83709.........................

St. Luke’s Internal Medicine

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

701 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706

– Boise, 600 N Robbins Rd, Boise 83702

– Cloverdale, 4840 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713

– Jefferson, 300 E Jefferson St, Ste 300, Boise 83702

EAGLE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Internal Medicine

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Eagle Health Plaza, 323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 224, Eagle 83616.......

St. Luke’s Internal Medicine (ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– 3101 E State St, Ste 2120, Eagle 83616

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 3102, Eagle 83642

NEUROLOGY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Neurology (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Boise, 1072 N Liberty St, Ste 303, Boise 83704 .............................

– Fruitland, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 102, Fruitland 83619 ...................

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group –Neurosurgery (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Mulvaney Neurosurgery, 1072 Liberty St, Ste 303, Boise 83704 ......

208-302-4200

208-302-4200

208-302-4100

– Dr. Zimmerman, 901 N Curtis Rd, Ste 503, Boise 83706 ................. 208-302-4000

St. Luke’s Neurology Clinic (ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– Boise, 125 E Idaho St, Ste 300, Boise 83712

208-381-7335

– Meridian, 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 2207, Meridian 83642 208-706-6300

ORTHOPEDICS

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Coughlin Foot & Ankle clinic (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Boise, 1075 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 ..............................................

208-302-3100

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 110, Nampa 83687 .................... 208-302-3200

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Joint Preservation & Reconstruction (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Boise, 6165 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 ......................................... 208-302-3500

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Emerald Orthopedic Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Boise, 6051 Emerald St, Boise 83704

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Orthopedics (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

208-302-5150

– Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR, 97814 .................. 541-523-1797

– Meridian Health Plaza, 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste A, Meridian 83642........ 208-302-3200

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo, Ste 110, Nampa 83687 ................................. 208-302-3200

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Riverside Orthopedics (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

910 NW 16th St, Ste 205, Fruitland, ID 83619....................................... 208-452-8100

ORTHOPEDICS continued

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Sports Medicine

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Joint Preservation Clinic, 6165 W Emerald, Boise 83704 ...........

– Meridian Health Plaza, 3025 W Cherry Ln, Meridian 83642...........

– Nampa, 1510 12th Avenue Rd, Ste 200, Nampa 83686

St. Luke’s Boise Orthopedic Clinic (ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– 703 S Americana Blvd, Ste 12, Boise 83702

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 3213, Meridian 83642.........................................

St. Luke’s Intermountain Orthopedics (ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– 600 W Robbins Rd, Ste 100, Boise 83702 ...............................................

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 2209, Meridian 83642.........................................

– 1109 W Myrtle St, Boise 83702

St. Luke’s Orthopedic Clinic (ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137) 200 Forest St, McCall 83638

PALLIATIVE CARE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Palliative Care (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Palliative Consult Clinic – Boise 5966 W

PODIATRY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group –Coughlin Foot & Ankle (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 ................

– Boise, 1075 N Curtis Rd, Ste 300, Boise 83706 .............................

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Podiatry (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 110, Nampa 83687

– Ontario, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 102, Fruitland 83619

St. Luke’s Podiatry Clinic (ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

– Boise, 1907 S Broadway Ave, Ste 205, 83702 ................................

– Meridian, 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1243, 83642

SLEEP CENTERS & PULMONARY MEDICINE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group –

Saint

St.

Saint

Saint

(ad

St.

Saint

Saint

(ad

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TRAVEL MEDICINE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Travel Medicine

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover) – International Clinic, 6533 W Emerald St, Boise 83704

St. Luke’s Travel Medicine and Immunization Clinic (ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

URGENT CARE

BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

CALDWELL

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

FRUITLAND

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover) Fruitland

910 NW 16th St, Fruitland 83619

KUNA

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover) 757

URGENT CARE continued

MERIDIAN

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

NAMPA

Saint

Medical Group – Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover) –

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Vein Care (ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Wound Healing & Hyperbaric

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RAMPS & CHAIR LIFTS

101 Mobility

(ad on page 84)

905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642

208-922-7209

Mobility Plus

(ad on page 62)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704 208-617-5200

Safety for Seniors

(ad on page 42)

4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709

208-867-2752

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Coldwell Banker Tomlinson –

Heather Rivera

(ad on page 85)

208-724-0926

REFERRALS FOR SENIOR HOUSING

A Place For Mom –

Jennifer Smith (ad on page 45)

866-477-6749

Boise Care Connections

(ad on page 47)

208-917-3776

www.boisecareconnections.com

Grannie on the Move

(ad on 128 Insert)

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

208-820-4200

REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS

Please refer to the Skilled Nursing

Comparison Grid on pages 156-159 for a complete overview of all rehabs available and the services they provide.

REHABILITATION SERVICES

BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services

(STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– 901 N Curtis Rd, Ste 204, Boise 83706 208-367-3315

– 717 N Liberty St, Boise 83702 208-367-8989

– 5959 N Discovery Pl, Boise 83713 208-378-0256

– 1050 State St, Boise 83702 208-424-8175

– Bown Crossing 2141 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706 208-302-9850

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702 208-385-3440

– Americana

703 Americana Blvd, Ste 130, Boise 83702 208-706-7530

– Boise

1109 W Myrtle Plaza 1, Ste 220, Boise 83702 208-385-3720

– East Boise 2475 Apple St, Ste 200, Boise 83706 208-385-3400

– West Boise 2999 N Lakeharbor Ln, Ste 120, Boise 83703 208-385-3415

EAGLE

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 124, Eagle 83616 208-367-5400

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137) 3101 E State St, Ste 2108, Eagle 83616 208-385-3480

McCALL

St. Luke’s / Elks Therapy

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137) 1010 State St, McCall 83638 208-634-5909

MERIDIAN

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– 3025 Cherry Ln, Ste D, Meridian 83642 208-367-8593

– 3875 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83686 208-367-4470

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137) 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1225, Meridian 83642 208-385-3560

NAMPA

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

131 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686 208-205-0160

RESPITE CARE

Respite is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care to an ill person. Many skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities offer this service. Please refer to our housing grids on pages 156-175 or the non-medical home care grid on pages 110-123 for in-home care.

Alzheimer’s Idaho, Inc 208-914-4719

Metro Community Services 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

REVERSE MORTGAGES

Primary Residential Mortgage (ad on page 89)

6223 N Discovery Wy, Ste 200, Boise 83713

(o) 208-488-4733 / (c) 208-794-2830

panderson@primeres.com

RIDES

Angel Wings Network (cancer support only)

208-414-9464

Viking Transportation (ad on page 99)

208-488-9946

SENIOR HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCES

A Place For Mom –

Jennifer Smith (ad on page 45) 866-477-6749

Boise Care Connections (ad on page 47)

208-917-3776

www.boisecareconnections.com

Grannie on the Move (ad on 128 Insert)

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-820-4200

Senior Care Authority

(ad on page 46) 208-286-1190

SENIOR CENTERS

Boise Basin Senior Center PO Box 393, Idaho City 83631 208-392-4918

Boise River Senior Center 350 N Pine Featherville Rd, Pine 83647 208-653-2595

Caldwell Senior Center 1009 Everett St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0132

Center at The Park 1920 Records Way, Meridian 83642 208-888-5555

Dick Eardley Senior Center 690 Robbins Rd, Boise 83702 208-608-7580

Eagle Senior Center 312 E State St, Eagle 83616 208-939-0475

Garden Valley Senior Center 261 S Middlefork Rd, Garden Valley 83622 208-462-3943

Gem County Senior Center 719 S Johns Ave, Emmett 83617 208-365-4343

Homedale Senior Center 224 W Idaho Ave, Homedale 83628 208-337-3020

Continued on page 90

Reverse Mortgage – Fund Your Golden Years

Reverse Mortgages Offer Freedom. You deserve to enjoy your retirement years. A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)—also known as a reverse mortgage—can help you find the financial freedom you need.

We’ll cover the basics to help you decide if it’s right for you.

What is a HECM and how does it work?

A HECM is a federally insured reverse mortgage that offers borrowers more protection than non-HECM loans.

HECMs use home equity to pay your outstanding mortgage while eliminating your monthly mortgage payments.* Depending on how much equity you have, a HECM can also provide extra funds as a lump sum or line of credit.

• Available to borrowers 62 and older (non-borrowing spouses may be younger)

• Available for primary residences

• Borrower retains full ownership

• Doesn’t prevent the home from being passed to heirs

• Loan repayment is never more than the value of the property

• Borrower must continue to pay property taxes, homeowners insurance and maintenance costs.

Will HECM income affect my retirement benefits?

HECM funds are considered loan proceeds, not income, so they won’t

affect Social Security payments. However, needs-based programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income may be affected.

How can you use a HECM?

A HECM isn’t just for those experiencing financial hardship—although it can certainly help in those situations. These loans can also help those doing well achieve more. You can use a HECM to:

• Pay off existing mortgage and eliminate monthly mortgage payments*

• Pay for everyday living expenses and or

• Pay for a home remodel

• Cover health care costs and/or provide for in-home care

• Pay for the trip of a lifetime

• Fund a grandchild’s school tuition

• Fund investments and/or long term care policy

• There are no restrictions on how you can use the funds

• Silver divorce

• Fund the purchase of a new home

What if I’m ready for a new home?

We also offer a HECM for Purchase loan that lets you buy a new home without incurring monthly mortgage payments. This is a great option if you need to move to a smaller home, find one that is sin-

gle-level or upgrade to a home with room for family.

Who repays a HECM loan?

A HECM doesn’t need to be repaid until the borrower (and non-borrowing spouse) permanently leave the home. In most cases, HECMs are repaid by selling the home once the borrowers no longer live there. Neither you nor your heirs will be responsible for repaying more than the value of the home.

We now have new proprietary (non-government) reverse mortgage options (minimum home value $400K) available to borrowers age of 55+ with some very exciting new benefits!

A reverse Mortgage can improve your life, but there are many considerations. If you’d like to learn more about how a reverse mortgage can help you or a loved one meet financial goals, contact us today. ~

**This ad is not from HUD or FHA and was not approved by HUD or any government agency

**The loan is subject to foreclosure for failure to pay taxes and insurance to maintain the property and insurance and to comply with the terms of the loan.

**Consumers remain responsible for property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, and home maintenance. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Primary Residential Mortgage. See ad below.

SENIORS CENTERS

continued from page 87

Kuna Senior Center 229 Avenue B, Kuna 83634 208-922-9714

Melba Valley Senior Center 115 Base Line Rd, Melba 83641 208-495-2168

Meridian Senior Center 1920 N Records Wy, Meridian 83642 208-888-5555

Nampa Senior Center 207 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686 208-467-7266

New Meadows Senior Center 102 N Commercial, New Meadows 83654 208-347-2363

New Plymouth Senior Center 126 N Plymouth Av, New Plymouth 83655 208-278-5320

Parma Senior Center 410 N 8th St, Parma 83660 208-722-5421

Payette Senior Center 137 N Main St, Payette 83661 208-642-4223

Rimrock Senior Center 525 N Main St, Grandview 83624 208-834-2922

Senior Citizens Center of Mountain Home 1000 N 3rd E, Mtn Home 83647 208-587-4562

10

WARNING

SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S

MEMORY LOSS THAT DISRUPTS DAILY LIFE

Example: Forgetting recently learned information.

DIFFICULTY COMPLETING FAMILIAR TASKS

CHALLENGES IN PLANNING OR SOLVING PROBLEMS

Example: Having trouble keeping track of monthly bills.

4

Example: Difficulty organizing a grocery list.

TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING VISUAL IMAGES AND SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS

3 5 6

Example: Problems judging distance, which may cause trouble with driving.

MISPLACING THINGS AND LOSING THE ABILITY TO RETRACE STEPS

8 7

Example: Leaving keys in unusual places and having no idea how they got there.

WITHDRAWAL FROM WORK OR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

1 2 10 9

Example: Losing interest in a favorite hobby.

CONFUSION WITH TIME OR PLACE

Example: Losing track of dates, seasons and the passage of time.

NEW PROBLEMS WITH WORDS IN SPEAKING OR WRITING

Example: Calling everyday objects by the wrong name.

DECREASED OR POOR JUDGMENT

Example: Making bad decisions when dealing with money.

CHANGES IN MOOD OR PERSONALITY

Example: Becoming easily upset when out of one’s comfort zone.

If you notice any of these signs in yourself or someone else, take action.

To learn more about the warning signs, visit alz.org/10signs For information and support, call our free 24/7 Helpline ( 800.272.3900 ).

To contact your local Alzheimer’s Association office, visit alz.org/idaho

SENIORS CENTERS

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Star Senior Center

60 S Main St, Star 83669

208-286-7943

Three Island Senior Center

492 E Cleveland Ave, Glenns Ferry 83623 208-366-2051

Weiser Senior Center

115 E Main St, Weiser 83672

208-414-0750

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

NATIONAL AARP

(Get your local chapter info)

888-687-2277

Alcoholics Anonymous

212-870-3400

Alzheimer’s Association

(ad on pages 65, 91)

800-272-3900

American Diabetes Association

800-342-2383

American Heart Association

800-242-8721

American Kidney Fund

800-638-8299

American Liver Foundation

800-465-4837

American Lung Association

800-586-4872

American Parkinson Disease Association

800-223-2732

American Stroke Association

800-242-8721

Amputee Coalition of America

888-267-5669

Arthritis Foundation

800-283-7800

Benefits CheckUp

800-794-6559

Easter Seals Society

800-221-6827

Eldercare Locator Nationwide

800-677-1116

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-4372

Idaho Caregivers Alliance

208-426-5899

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

888-557-7177

Lupus Foundation of America

202-349-1155

National Council on Aging

800-424-9046

National Family Caregivers Association

707-539-2364

National Kidney Foundation

800-622-9010

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

800-344-4867

National Odd Shoe Exchange (NOSE)

480-892-3484

National Osteoporosis Foundation

800-231-4222

For upcoming free events and information call: Mike Briggs at 208-996-4000 or visit: www.idslc.org

The Idaho Senior Living Council is a non-profit consortium of select senior related businesses and organizations in the Treasure Valley who have bound together to help seniors discover their many choices in senior living and services. We are dedicated to educating seniors, their caregivers and healthcare professionals about all senior related services, housing, care and needs.

Information also available at www.seniorsbluebook.com

National Parkinson’s Foundation

800-473-4636

United Ostomy Association

800-826-0826

LOCAL AARP

250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702

208-855-4038

Adult Day Services of Boise

– CPI Rise

208-376-4999

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho

(ad on pages 65, 91)

800-272-3900

American Heart Association of Boise

801-702-4420

American Lung Association of Idaho

1412 W Idaho St, Boise 83702

208-345-5864

American Parkinson’s Association of Idaho

208-407-6645

American Red Cross of Idaho

5380 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83705

208-947-4357

Elderly Call and Help Organization (ECHO)

208-364-4072

Elderly Opportunity Agency

208-365-4461

Epilepsy League of Idaho

208-344-4340

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Foster Grandparent Program of the Treasure Valley 1607 W Jefferson St, Boise 83702 208-947-4282

Idaho Care Line 211 Idaho Commission on Aging 208-334-3833

Idaho Healthcare Association IHCA 208-343-9735

Kidney Foundation 800-622-9010

Living Independent Network 208-336-3335

Metro Community Service 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

– Prescription Assistance Program 208-459-1334

Twilight Wish Program

877-893-9474

United Way of Treasure Valley 208-336-1070

Best Quality, Best Service, Best

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Administration

800-772-1213

– Medicare Claims

800-633-4227

– Local

1249 S Vinnell Way, Ste 101, Boise 83709 855 377-9316

SOFTWARE

Carehandler

(ad on page 29)

208-495-4115

STAFFING AGENCY

Red Fox Home Care

(ad on page 123)

1755 N Westgate Dr, Ste 220, Boise 83704

208-995-5006

STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Stor-Mor Sheds

(ad on pages 94, 95)

208-887-6500

– 1301 S Teare Ave, Meridian 83642

– 3400 W State St, Boise 83703

SUPPORT GROUPS

To list your support group, please call 208-922-6317 or email Heather@seniorsbluebook.com. You may also post your events and meetings at our website, www.seniorsbluebook.com/local/ idaho-boise

Al-Anon

208-344-1661

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

208-344-6611

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho

(ad on pages 65, 91)

PO Box 4746, Boise 83704

800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Idaho, Inc

208-914-4719

Alzheimer’s Support Group

800-272-3900

There are many support groups occurring throughout the Treasure Valley. Please visit alz.org for a complete list.

American Cancer Society

Reach to Recovery

800-227-2345

Better Breather’s Club

(2nd Wed of the month)

3525 E Louise Dr, 5th Fl, Meridian 83642

208-706-2281

Call St. Luke’s

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

190 E Bannock St, Boise 83712

208-381-9000

Depression Support Group

208-329-6663 x102

Doctor’s Hospice of Idaho

1552 N Crestmont, Ste B, Meridian 83642

208-985-2260

Tools For Caregivers

kkouba@jannus.org

208-947-4283

Gamblers Anonymous

www.gamblersanonymous.org

Idaho Caregivers Alliance

208-426-5899

Living Through Cancer

St. Luke’s MSTI

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

100 E Idaho St, Ste 100, Boise

208-381-2711

Muscular Dystrophy Association

6485 W Interchange ln, Ste 101, Boise 83709

208-327-0107

Narcotics Anonymous of Treasure Valley 512 N 8th St, Boise 83701 208-391-3823

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI – Boise ) PO Box 9492, Boise 83707

208-801-1609

Saint Alphonsus

Community Services

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover) 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706

208-367-4759

St. Luke’s Community Resources

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137) 208-381-1200

Stroke Support Group

800-444-6443

Sweet Magnolias

(thru Alzheimer’s Idaho, Inc) 13601 W McMillan Rd, Ste 249, Boise 83713 208-914-4719

Well Spouse Association

732-577-8899

The Pointe at Meridian is a senior living community where every element of true living comes together in one harmonious place.

With fresh air and open sky, the Pointe rests on a beautiful parcel of land near several retail centers, as well as championship golf courses.

The Pointe at Meridian will offer a range of lifestyle options from luxury, resort-style living to personalized care when you need it.

We are here to assist you each day with your personal activities of daily living.

The Pointe is proud to feature a separate and secured Memory Care community for our residents that need extra care due to Alzheimer’s related dementia.

ASSISTED LIVING

Our medical assessments are done prior to admittance into our community and routinely thereafter to ensure we are providing the top notch care you expect. All care plans are determined with input by you or your representative, our staff, and your primary care physician; in concert, we believe we will be able to provide the care necessary to achieve optimal success while maintaining dignity and respect.

MEMORY CARE

All of our residents in this portion of the community will be provided customized service plans by our trained care staff, available 24 hours a day with licensed nurse oversight. The service provided will be available in a tranquil and compassionate environment, catered towards those with higher needs related to memory loss.

208-207-4090

TAX CREDITS AND REBATES

AARP Tax Aide

208-855-4038

Idaho State Tax Commission

11321 W Chinden Blvd, Boise 83714

208-334-7660

Internal Revenue Service – Helpline

550 W Fort St, Boise 83702

800-829-1040

TELEPHONE ASSURANCE

Metro Community Services – ECHO

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-1334

Senior Solutions ECHO Telephone Reassurance

3010 W State St, Ste 120, Boise 83703

208-459-0063

THEATER PERFORMING ARTS

Ballet Idaho

501 S 8th St, Boise 83702 208-343-0556

Boise Contemporary Theater 854 Fulton St, Boise 83702 208-331-9224

Boise Little Theater 100 E Fort St, Boise 83712 208-342-5104

Boise Philharmonic Association

516 S 9th St, Boise 83702 208-344-7849

Boise State University

Performing Arts

1910 University Dr, Boise 83725

208-426-3957

Caldwell Fine Arts

208-831-0829

Idaho Dance Theater PO Box 6635, Boise 83707 208-331-9592

Idaho Shakespeare Festival

5657 Warm Springs Av, Boise 83716 208-336-9221

Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St, Boise 83702 208-343-8883 x200

Morrison Center for Performing Arts

2201 Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise 83725 208-426-1609

Nampa Civic Center 311 3rd St S, Nampa 83651 205-468-5500

Opera Idaho

515 S 9th St, Boise 83702 208-345-3531

Stage Coach Theatre

4802 Emerald St, Boise 83706 208-342-2000

The College of Idaho Center for Performing Arts 2112 Cleveand Blvd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-5783

TRANSITION SERVICES

A Place For Mom –Jennifer Smith (ad on page 45) 866-477-6749

Boise Care Connections (ad on page 47) 208-917-3776

Grannie on the Move (ad on 128 Insert)

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

208-820-4200

TRANSPORTATION

Access Paratransit / Valley Ride

208-345-7433

Access Vans

2860 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642

208-385-7647

ACHD Commuteride

3775 N Adams St, Garden City 83714 208-345-7665

Ada County Paramedics

370 Benjamin Ln, Boise 83704

208-287-2962

Angel Wings Network (cancer support only)

208-414-9464

El-Ada Community Action Agency – Bus Pass Program

2250 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705

208-345-2820

Legacy Navigation (Medical Companion Transportation) (ad on pages 55, 100)

208-204-6004

www.legacynavigate.com

Medicaid Transportation

800-296-0509

Metro Community Services –Weatherization, Human Services & Transportation

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0063

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Ride Line

208-345-7433

Treasure Valley Transit 1136 W Finch Dr, Nampa 83651

208-463-9111

Valley Ride Bus Service (Valley Regional Transit)

700 NE 2nd St, Meridian 83642

208-345-7433

Victory Medical Transportation

655 N Five Mile Rd, Boise 83713

208-321-1703

Viking Transportation (ad on page 99)

208-488-9946

Yellow Cab

1350 S Five Mile Rd, Boise 83709

208-333-0333

VETERAN SERVICES

Boise Vet Center

2424 Bank Dr, Ste 100, Boise 83705

208-342-3612

Debt Management

800-827-0648

Education Benefits

888-442-4551

Health Benefits

877-222-8387

Health Eligibility Center

800-929-8387

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery

10100 N Horseshoe Bend Rd, Boise 83714

208-780-1340

Idaho State Veterans Home

320 N Collins Rd, Boise 83702

208-780-1300

Idaho Division of Veterans Services

208-780-1300

Life Insurance (Veterans)

800-669-8477

Office of Veterans Advocacy 444 W Fort St, Ste 140, Boise 83702

208-780-1380

VA Benefits

800-827-1000

Veteran’s Administration Hospital

500 W Fort St, Boise 83702

208-422-1100

Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255

VISION RESOURCES

Ada County Blind & Handicapped Library Services

208-334-2150

American Council of the Blind

800-424-8666

American Foundation of the Blind

800-232-5463

Braille Institute

800-272-4553

Choice Magazine Listening

888-724-6423

Elks Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired

208-334-3220

Foundation Fighting Blindness

800-683-5555

Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Service (TBS)

(ad on pages 49, 101)

325 W State St, Boise 83702

208-334-2150 / 800-458-3271

Idaho Commission for the Blind

341 W Washington St, Boise 83702

208-334-3220

Prevent Blindness America

800-221-3004

Video Eye

9465 W Emerald, Boise 83704

208-323-9577

Vision Council of America

866-826-0290

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Many area hospices and hospitals offer volunteer programs. Please see the Hospice and Hospital Sections for more information.

AARP

250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702

208-855-4038

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho

(ad on pages 65, 91)

PO Box 4746, Boise 83704

800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Idaho, Inc

208-914-4719

Angel Wings Network (cancer support only)

208-414-9464

Boise School District Volunteer Services

8169 W Victory Rd, Boise 83709

208-854-4000

Boys and Girls Club of Ada County

610 E 42nd St, Garden City 83714

208-639-3167

Family Advocates

3010 W State St, Ste 104, Boise 83703

208-345-3344

Fit and Fall Proof –Central District Health Dept

707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704

208-327-8591

Foster Grandparent Program of the Treasure Valley

1607 W Jefferson St, Boise 83702

208-947-4282

Idaho Care Line

211

Idaho Humane Society

4775 W Dorman St, Boise 83705

208-342-3508

Legacy Corps

1607 W Jefferson, Boise 83702

208-947-4282

Metro Community Services Adopt a Senior

208-459-0063

The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Volunteer Svcs

2201 W Caesar Chavez Way, Boise 83725

208-426-1609

Saint Alphonsus Volunteer Services

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Boise

1512 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706

208-367-2112

– Nampa

4300 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687

208-205-1000

– Ontario

351 SW 9th St, Ontario, OR 97914

541-881-7010

Sr Medicare Patrol SMP Volunteers

208-898-7060

Our Readers Are Your Clients. Help them learn about your services!

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center Hospital

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702

208-489-4444

St. Luke’s Volunteer Services

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

190 E Bannock St, Boise 83702

208-381-2265

Valley Regional Transit (Volunteer Drivers)

700 NE 2nd St, Ste 100, Meridian 83642

208-345-7433

VoLearn-teer Through Boise

Parks & Recreation

208-608-7600

Volunteer Services VISTA

Idaho Food Bank

3630 E Commercial Crt, Meridian 83642

208-336-9643

Zoo Boise

355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702

208-608-7760

WEATHERIZATION SERVICES

Metro Community Service

Weatherization Services

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0063

Idaho Power

idahopower.com/weatherizationsolutions

800-488-6151

WEIGHT LOSS

Cherry Heights Family Clinic

(ad on page 107)

208-650-4888

WHEELCHAIR & ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS/ LIFTS

101 Mobility

(ad on page 84)

905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642

208-922-7209

Mobility Plus

(ad on page 62)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704

208-617-5200

Safety for Seniors

(ad on page 42)

4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709

208-867-2752

WILLS & TRUSTS

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 24-25, 51)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Idaho Estate Planning

(ad on page 27)

453 S Fitness Plaza, Eagle 83616

208-939-7658

www.idahoestateplanning.com

Call 208.922.6317 today to reserve your space in the next issue of the Seniors Blue Book, or email Heather@seniorsbluebook.com

What is a Hospice Volunteer?

To know, first you need to understand the history behind the Hospice philosophy.

Hospice was first started in 1963 as a specialized care for the terminally ill. Over the years hospice care has evolved but the philosophy hasn’t changed; providing comfort care to those who are near the end of life, focusing on quality of life and pain management. By 1982 there were regulations put in place by congress that included mandatory volunteer hours. This is one aspect of hospice that makes it so unique and special in the medical field. By law 5% of all client hours must be completed by hospice volunteers.

Support for Patients

Currently there are 420,000 trained hospice volunteers in the world! Together they provide over 19 million service hours to those on hospice. What does volunteering look like and how are all these hours filled? It can be as simple as sitting to chat, writing letters, sharing stories, taking a walk, or sharing your favorite music. Some volunteers who have more skilled training can also provide specialized services such as supervising pet therapy, massage therapy and organize grief groups.

Respite and Support to Families

Respite is vital in the longevity of caring for a loved one, here is where volunteers shine. If you have ever

thought to yourself ‘I want to do something meaningful and fulfilling’ hospice volunteering could be for you. Aside from companionship and emotional support volunteers bring they can also assist with running small errands, light housekeeping, handyman skills, and giving the patients family time out of the home to run errands or rest.

Bereavement Care and Support Groups

Volunteers who have a background in mental health or with specialized skills work adjacent to the hospice social worker and Chaplain to provide grief counseling as well as support groups. An annual event is held to honor past patients, volunteers participate in planning as well as running this memorial. Duties of a bereavement volunteer could range from running a support group, serving refreshments at the memorial or simply being an empathetic ear.

Flexibility and Training

As a volunteer you are in charge of how many hours you would like to give to an agency and what those look like. Have a skill in sewing? Make quilts for patients, as they come onto hospice they could be welcomed with a soft quilt. How about baking? A personalized cupcake on a birthday could make a large impact to someone on hospice.

To provide the best care to patients all volunteers do complete an

extensive orientation which cover the history of hospice, the hospice philosophy, HIPPA, and much more. Training sessions and a routine background check are also requirements to get started as a volunteer. This ensures safety for the client and that the volunteer is prepared for the bittersweet challenge of working with those on hospice.

What’s Your Why?

Many volunteers start their journey with a personal connection to hospice that drives their passion to giving back to the terminally ill. Karen a hospice volunteer in the Treasure Valley was asked about her ‘why’ this is what she had to say…

‘My ‘why’ for volunteering is a very simple one. I want to give back, to ‘pay it forward’. In 1999, my husband Kenny died suddenly from a heart attack. At this time, I was working in a senior community and the residents did everything they could to comfort me. I felt so seen, heard and supported. I knew I would want to give back to others like what was given to me.

Spending 3 or 4 hours a week helping someone who really needs

a hand is so satisfying. Every visit is a little different--sometimes it’s running errands or help cleaning and sometimes we sit and hold hands without speaking a word. Sometimes we have deep conversations and other times just watch a favorite Western. For me, it’s not about the doing, it’s about being present to listen. It helps me to remember how sweet and precious life is. When it’s time to leave, I feel certain that I received more than I have given.

This quote by Maya Angelou sums it up for me:

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Alexis Schimbeck, LMSW, Hospice Social Worker, Doctors Hospice of Idaho. Reach her at 435-767-8477. See ad below.

... people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

WINDOW CLEANING

Window Panda (ad on page 106)

10400 W Overland Rd #191, Boise 83709

208-891-8287

WOUND CARE

Doctor’s House Calls of Idaho (ad on page 44, 52, 64 Insert)

208-957-5532

Idaho Home Health & Hospice (ad on pages 125, 137)

2487 W Navigator Dr, Meridian 83642

208-887-6633

St. Luke’s Elks Wound Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 125, 137)

208-489-5800

– Boise

600 Robbins Rd, Boise 83702

– Meridian

3277 E Louise Dr, Ste 410, Meridian 83642

Saint Alphonsus Medical

Group – Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine

(ad on pages 1, 10-11, 70, Back Cover)

– Boise

1055 N Curtis Rd, S6 Entrance

Boise 83706

208-302-0800

– Nampa

4400 E Flamingo Rd, Nampa 83687

208-302-0860

– Ontario

1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 1600, Ontario 97914

541-881-2360

Saltzer Health

208-463-3000

Home May Be Good For Your Health!

A recent study from AARP found that 77% of adults 50-years old and older prefer to age in place. Multiple studies advertise the benefits of aging in place, such as the comfort of home, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to maintain dignity, independence, and overall health. “Home” can be in many places, but it is always the place of preference and comfort!

Here are five of the most powerful reasons aging in place is beneficial as is reported by many Senior Expert Publications and AARP.

1It Fosters Independence and Empowerment

First and foremost, remaining at home honors the wishes of the individual and the right to choose. Being an active part of growing their own care plan and team provides confidence in the choice.

2Adults Remain Socially Engaged in Their Communities

Of those who feel lonely, 25% reported moderate loneliness, while 75% experienced extreme feelings of loneliness and isolation. This is the direct opposite for those who can age in place in their own homes and/or communities.

3It is Exponentially More Affordable

Services can be tailored to specific needs and increased as the aging

process progresses, only paying for what is necessary and allowing for a range of creative options to help fund their age-in-place goals.

4It Slows the Progression of Memory Loss

The process of removing a person from their home and introducing them to new environments and social settings means stripping them of foundational long-term memory stimuli.

5Comfort Care at Its Finest

Seniors are far more comfortable when surrounded by:

n Familiar sights, sounds, smells and places.

n Their favorite belongings.

n The landscape or garden they’ve tended to over the years.

n Art, photos, or memorabilia.

n Their pets ~

Editor’s Note: This article was created by research compiled from multiple Senior Expert Publishers and submitted by The Team of Home

Instead 707, who may be reached at 208-888-9962 or find us at www.homeinstead.com/707.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

• We will do an assessment to determine what level of care is appropriate.

• Based on physical, financial, and geographical needs and along with personal preference, we will evaluate and identify the right community for you or your loved one and help facilitate the move.

• COST: This is a FREE Service to our clients if we can charge the community for our services.

SERVICES

• We have real estate agents on our team that specialize in working with seniors.

• They will help you sell your home for top dollar.

• Need to have an estate sale? No problem. We work with the best!

• Need movers? We can arrange that too.

• Serving the state of Idaho

• FREE home valuation

CARE MANAGEMENT

• We will assess a person’s care needs and home environment

• Financial eligibility assessments for VA Benefits, Long-term care insurance, etc.

• Identify and arrange for other resources needed with our team of local Boise experts for financial and legal assistance

• Develop a care map/ action plan

• Coordinate palliative care or hospice

Stacy Gunnerson, the owner of Grannie on the Move, has been working with seniors for more than 25 years. She first became interested in working with seniors through the experiences she had with her own grandparents. Stacy is a Certified Senior Advisor, a licensed Administrator, and a Realtor.

Defining Senior Living Options

have a loved one that you fear is not safe living alone?

By Stacy Gunnerson, CSA and Owner of Grannie on the Move

Have you wondered what options are available to seniors once it is determined they should no longer be living in their own home? In this article we hope to give you a better understanding of the senior living options available and who is responsible for paying for this as the their care needs increase.

Independent Living Communities (IL) are for seniors who do not need any assistance with caring for themselves, but are seeking a simpler way of life. IL housing typically involves an apartment-style building or a gated community with freestanding patio homes. In most cases, these facilities offer light housekeeping, a meal plan, social activities, and transportation options.

If seniors living in Independent Living find themselves in need of care, there is an option to bring in a non-medical homecare agency to assist with bathing, dressing, etc. This is a good option if only a few hours a day are necessary to provide the care needed. If more than a few hours per day are needed, then it is much more cost effective to move to assisted living. This option is paid for privately. Cost varies widely depending on the amenities.

Assisted Living Communities (AL or ALF) are for seniors who need assistance with caring for themselves. This is offered either in an apartment-style setting or in a residential homelike setting where you would live with 4 or more people needing care and 24 hour awake staff. Assisted living facilities are licensed and monitored by state governing agencies and offer meals and housekeeping as a standard. This option is designed for people who need assistance with activities of daily living, such as medication management, bathing, dressing, mobility, and transportation. The staff caring for the residents in an ALF are unlicensed except for one licensed nurse who provides oversight for the care staff and medication management program. This nurse is typically available in the building 40 hours per week and is on call all hours outside of that.

This option is paid for privately, with long-term care insurance, or state funded Medicaid programs. Cost in the Treasure Valley generally ranges from $3,500-$6,500 per month depending on room choice and level of care needed.

Memory Care Communities are under the same licensing rules as assisted living, but these facilities specialize in caring for those with various forms of dementia. These buildings are secured, meaning there is a magnetic lock on the doors and outer perimeter with a code so the residents cannot get out without supervision. The staff that work in these buildings all provide the same services as in an ALF, but they are specially trained to deal with the behavioral needs of someone with memory loss.

This option is paid for privately, with long-term care insurance, or state funded Medicaid programs. Cost in the Treasure Valley generally ranges from $4,500-$7,500 per month depending on room choice and level of care needed.

Certified Family Homes (CFH) provide a safe, family-style living environment for adults who need assistance with their cares, but do not require assistance from 24-hour awake staffing or wouldn’t benefit from the social activities . A CFH is certified by the state of Idaho to care for 4 or less patients in their home with their own families. These are not as regulated as the other care options listed here but can be a nice alternative to a more institutional setting for the right individual. This option is paid for privately or state funded Medicaid programs. Cost in the Treasure Valley generally ranges from $3,500-$7,500 depending on room choice and level of care needed.

Skilled

Nursing Facilities (SNF) care for patients

who need 24 hour medical care from skilled and/or licensed professionals. A SNF is licensed and monitored by both state and federal governing authorities. They provide short-term rehabilitation and various medical and nursing procedures. This option is typically used for those who have been hospitalized for three or more days and need 3 weeks or less of skilled nursing care. This can include physical, occupational, speech therapy, etc. so the resident can regain strength and either return home or to an assisted living facility. This option is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, and private Health Insurance.

Long-term

Care (LTC) otherwise

known as a Nursing Home, is care facility that cares for people who are no longer showing signs of improvement from the therapies in the skilled care facility but are still in need of a high level of care. Often, a skilled nursing facility and a long-term care facility are located together in one building with one wing providing skilled care and another providing long- term care.

This option is paid for privately, with long-term care insurance, or state funded Medicaid programs. Cost in the Treasure Valley generally ranges from $9,500-$12,500 depending on room choice and level of care needed.

We hope we have been able to answer some of your questions with this short article. If you would like for us to help you find the right community for you or your loved one please call us today at 208-820-4200 to schedule your FREE consultation. www.grannieonthemove.com

Non Medical Home Care Definitions

24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company.

HOMEMAKER / COMPANION –Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed by the state.

HOURLY MINIMUM – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.

INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured,

then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.

MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.

MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.

TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.

WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work. ~

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Home Health Care Definitions

24 HOUR CARE – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation.

DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ.

ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.

Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.

HOSPICE – Refers to a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) – Refers to any medical treatments/medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE –Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.

HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home

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the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications.

SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.

THERAPY SERVICES

(ST, PT, OT, RT) –

Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.

Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.

Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their

basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.

Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.

TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds. ~

What Is An End-of-Life Doula?

Conversations around death and dying can be difficult to have. Experiences of the last few years have brought death and dying closer to home for many and the number of End-of-Life (EOL) Doulas have been growing to provide a safe and comfortable space, with compassionate professionals for these conversations.

The word doula comes from the Greek word doule, which translates to helper or maidservant. You may have heard about birthing doulas—a trained professional that assists someone before, during and after childbirth. Similarly, an EOL doula is a trained professional who assists a dying person and their loved ones before, during and after death.

End-of-Life doulas provide non-medical support, companionship, guidance, education and comfort to people who are dealing with a terminal illness or death. Doulas normalize deathcare by creating space to hold conversations and to increase communication, emotional and/or spiritual well-being for patients and their loved ones. They assist the dying person to plan for

their death and give them the ability to clearly define their end-of-life wishes. EOL doulas will advocate the dying person’s wishes and needs while working together with healthcare providers, family and friends.

What Exactly Does An End-of-Life Doula Do?

Each dying person’s needs are unique and a EOL doula’s services could include any one of or a mix of the following:

n Providing the opportunity to speak openly and honestly about the dying process.

n Exploring the meaning of the dying person’s life and legacy.

n Discussing and supporting end-of-life care planning.

n Developing a plan for how the room space looks, feels, sounds and smells.

n Assisting with physical and practical care to ease the burden on caregivers.

n Explaining signs and symptoms of the dying process.

n Sitting vigil with a person as they near their final moments.

n Help with identifying and advocating for other professional services.

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Hospice (See definition in home health grid definitions)

Services Provided:

N-Nurse – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family teaching as needed

SSW-Social Worker – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs

Chaplain – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, assists with memorial preparations.

Home Health Aide – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN.

Volunteer – Provides respite and needed non-medical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement.

Levels of Care:

RO-Routine Care – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s residence, this can their private home, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.

RE-Respite Care – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Ideally, this service is provided for five consecutive days. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility, at no cost to the patient or the family.

GIP – General In-Patient Care –

Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This level of care is usually due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. If an individual is at a care facility, room and board are covered by hospice during this period.

CC-Continuous Care – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs. Continuous care also is given when more helps is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided at the individual’s residence no matter where that may be The criteria for continuous care may include:

Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control Psychotic episodes

Breakdown of caregiver Imminent

death and family unable to cope. Continuous care is typically reserved for end of life or other crises that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team.

24/7 Admissions – Can a patient be admitted to the particular hospice agency 24/7? If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice, 24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays.

Grief Support Groups – Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Each Hospice Agency will have a grief and bereavement support program. Many provide Grief Groups that meet and address issues of Grief in a supportive group setting.

Indigent Patients – Does the hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients. Many Hospice agencies utilize Social Workers to help find resources for indigent families.

Licensed Massage Therapy – Massage has become one of the fastest growing trends in therapy for hospice patients. Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light handson approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to, massage therapy has become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare; it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide for their patients.

Music Therapy – Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals” A music therapist is not just a music performer, but actually trained in counseling and music. A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed by Medicare; it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide this to their patients.

Pain Pumps Available – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medica-

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tions. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump. If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.

PCP-Oversight – Can the hospice patient retain their own primary care physician in addition to the hospice medical director? All hospice organizations require a medical director, a physician to oversee their care. Many times the hospice medical director will work in conjunction with the patient’s own physician. The patient, family and hospice team can determine which physicians will oversee the care and certify the hospice eligibility criteria.

Pet Therapy – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminal-

ly ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. For some patients, contact with these gentle animals evokes memories of pets in their lives, past or present. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare, it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide for their patients.

VA Contract – If the patient is not a Medicare Recipient and is covered by the VA, the VA will make payments directly to their contracted agencies. If a patient is a Veteran, but is a Medicare Recipient, they may choose any Medicare approved hospice agency for their care. ~

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n Assisting with obituaries and planning funeral and/or ceremonial services.

n Guidance for loved ones during the initial stages of grieving.

Conversations about end-of-life desires and legacies can be difficult to discuss with family members. An EOL doula can be present and listen to the needs of the person who is

dying and the needs of those around them who are grieving.

For more information about EOL Doula in Idaho visit us at www.eoldoulasid.org ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Karen Midlo, Life Transitions Doula & Care Manager. Karen can be reached at 208-261-1906 info@eoldoulaid.org

Senior Housing Definitions

AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community.

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY –

Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Specifically trained staff usually serves the special needs of this population. Amenities vary for each community.

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY –

Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Some

offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Amenities vary for each community.

DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) – helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM

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(Sec 8) - find your own place and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent. Participating households are required to pay the greater of 10% of their gross annual income or 30% of their adjusted income towards rent. To qualify, a household’s annual income must not exceed the applicable income limit for the area as adjusted by family size.

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(Sec 236) Property owners in this program make mortgage payments that are based on a 1% mortgage interest rate. HUD then provides a subsidy to their lender to cover the difference between 1% and the market interest rate on the property’s loan. Participating households are required to pay rent equal to the greater of 30% of their adjusted income (not to exceed the market rent) or the basic rent amount set by HUD for that particular property. Any amount paid by the household that is more than basic rent is considered excess rent, which the owner pays back to HUD in repayment of the subsidy.

INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)

INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.

MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transi-

tion individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities. Assisted living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care.

PRICE DEPENDENT

ON LEVELS OF CARE – Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence.

PUBLIC HOUSING (PH) – affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

RESIDENTIAL HOME – Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services when you tour. They are also referred to as personal board and care homes. Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.

RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM STAY

– Otherwise known as a short-term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment.

SECURED UNIT – A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision.

SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY –

Facilities provide 24/7 care for residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.

TRACH CARE - Refers to care

administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently.

WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient wandering. ~

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING RESOURCES

BOISE

Ada County Housing Authority

1001 S Orchard St, Boise 83705

208-345-4907

Apple Point Apts

3410 N 34th St, Boise 83703

208-426-0779

Arc Living Residential Home

4402 Albion St, Boise 83705

208-343-5583

Bannock Arms

330 E Bannock St, Boise 83712

208-344-3770

Barton Apts

5306 W State St, Boise 83703

208-853-1786

Capitol Plaza

680 Cunningham St, Boise 83702

208-345-4907

Centennial Manor

661 S Curtis Rd, Boise 83705

208-344-2164

Dogwood Plaza Sr Community

1755 N Linda Vista Ln, Boise 83704

208-319-0780

Franklin Grove Apts

4929 Franklin Rd, Boise 83705

208-336-0086

Franklin Plaza

1555 W Franklin St, Boise 83702

Greenbriar Apts

693 E Old Saybrook Ln, Boise 83706

208-342-2930

Harrison Hills Apts

2260 Harrison, Boise 83712

208-342-4716

Idaho Affordable Housing Mgt Assc

PO Box 1773, Boise 83701

208-243-9409

Northgate Senior Village

5901 Ellens Ferry Way, Boise 83705

208-853-8448

Owyhee Place

2544 S Owyhee St, Boise 83705

208-342-8664

Riverview Homes

1070 Leadville Ave, Boise 83706

208-343-1944

Samaritan Village Apts

3360 Collister Dr, Boise 83703

208-343-9504

Shoreline Plaza

675 S 13th St, Boise 83702

208-344-3226

Treehouse Apts

280 W Boise Ave, Boise 83706

208-383-9385

Wildwood 2369 S Orchard St, Boise 83705

208-342-1829

Wylie Street Station

4683 Wylie Street Ln, Boise 83703

208-344-5824

CALDWELL

Ashton Place

3904 E Ustick Rd, Caldwell 83605

208-455-2300

Caldwell Housing Authority

22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell 83607

208-459-2232

Columbia Gardens Apartments

1215 North 1st Avenue, Caldwell 83605 208-453-1206

Friendship Manor 1&11

324 W Logan, Caldwell 83605 208-459-7075

Hazel Park Senior Apts

211 E Hazel St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-2387

Leisure Village III

210 S 19th Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-459-6036

Leisure Village V

911 Belmont, Caldwell 83605 208-459-6036

Logan Park Congregate Care

612 W Logan St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-0004

Mallard Cove Apartments

306 S 34th Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-454-3951

Vineyard Suites at Indian Creek

3523 E Linden St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-9250

EAGLE

Eagle Manor

276 Cedar Ridge, Eagle 83616 208-939-0409

Sisters Villa Apts & Eagle Sr Apts

540 N Eagle Rd, Eagle 83616

208-939-4412

EMMETT

Autumn Court

501 E 12th St, Emmett 83617 208-398-7600

FRUITLAND

Leisure Village I & Village IV

419 S Colorado Ave, Fruitland 83619

208-452-7927

GREENLEAF

Idaho Friends Retirement Home

20803 Academy Rd, 83626

208-455-0390

HOMEDALE

Homedale Senior Apts

409 S 1st St W, Homedale 83628 208-337-4715

KUNA

Leisure Village VI

540 N Linder Ave, Kuna 83634 208-922-4652

MERIDIAN

James Court

2190 N Meridian Rd, Meridian 83646 208-888-3112

Tramore Senior Apts

1103 W Pine Ave, Meridian 83642 208-895-8011

Washington Square

510 E Washington Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-6319

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MOUNTAIN HOME

Sunset Manor V

835 N 3rd E, Mountain Home 83647

208-587-7419

Sunset Manor VII

845 N 3rd E, Mountain Home 83647

208-587-7419

NAMPA

Berkshire Apartments

291 E. Maine Avenue, Nampa 83686

208-466-0655

Courtyard at Ridgecrest

6341 Birch Lane, Nampa 83687

208-466-2406

Creekbridge Court Apartments

2131 3rd Street North, Nampa 83687

208-461-8736

Golden Glow Towers

1108 7th St S, Nampa 83651

208-466-8748

Landmark Towers

111 15th Ave S, Nampa 83651

208-466-1918

Maryland Village Apartments

1737 Sunnyridge Road, Nampa 83686

208-442-4300

Nampa Housing Authority

211 N 19th Ave N, Nampa 83687

208-466-2601

Oakhaven

115 W Ogden Ave, Nampa 83651

208-465-7200

Sicha Apts

377 Cornell St, Middleton 83644

208-585-9325

Parkwood

1817 Sunnyridge Rd, Nampa 83686

208-463-8829

Van Engelen

1307 1st St S, Nampa 83651

208-465-7832

PARMA

Parma Senior Housing

211 Parma Rd, Parma 83660

208-722-6964

PAYETTE

Louise Gardens

1140 6th Ave S, Payette 83661

208-642-5063

Payette Plaza

80 N 9th St, Payette 83661

208-642-4688

WEISER

Amber Cove

1320 W 6th St, Weiser 83672

208-549-3690

WILDER

Chula Vista Acres

20520 Hwy 95, Wilder 83676

208- 482-7750

Wilder Apts

219 6th St, Wilder 83676

208-482-7750

Lillian and John, MorningStar Residents

“MorningStar is home to my mother. You will feel the love the minute you walk in the door. The staff is so friendly and they truly care about the residents. My mom is thriving at MorningStar. This place is truly special.”

“I want to thank you for all you have done to keep our families safe during COVID. It obviously has been an overwhelming job, but one you’ve handled wonderfully.”

“My sister lives at MorningStar, and loves the people who live there, the hard-working employees, the food and the activities. MorningStar aims to please and they reach their target!”

LIVES HERE…

“When we first came to look at MorningStar my daughter and I were very impressed with how friendly and pleasant everyone was. Now that I have lived here over a year I feel fortunate to be here. The staff is very pleasant and helpful and I have many friends among them and the other residents.”

Jean, MorningStar Resident

“Thank you for your heroic efforts through the pandemic. Our family was beyond impressed with your proactive stance to protect residents. MorningStar is definitely part of the solution and the eventual conquering of this virus.”

Senior Living Has Evolved. Your Healthcare Should Too!

Many senior living communities have beautiful surroundings but without health and independence, even the most extravagant amenities can lose value.

Without health and independence, even the most extravagant amenities can lose value. Senior living communities have a responsibility to help their residents keep their independence to continue thriving socially, physically, and emotionally. It’s important that seniors are choosing to move because they want to experience all that senior living has to offer.

When a senior living community also offers access to on-site healthcare, you receive a continuum of care that supports your overall well-being, allowing you to live those “golden years” to the fullest. Having healthcare available at home provides convenience and comfort; resulting in fewer hospital or emergency room visits, and overall, strengthens access to professionals who focus on what seniors want to

do rather than what they can’t do.

When seniors are healthy and strong, they can do more of what they enjoy. Having the peace of mind that care is available is a benefit to both seniors and their families. Visits with family can return to focusing on fun and reminiscing instead of endless trips to the doctor’s office or catching up in the waiting room. Avoiding long commutes to visit the clinic, dodging icy parking lots, and skipping the waiting rooms at the doctor’s office are all perks. When you review the amenities and costs of senior living, be sure to consider the benefits of on-site healthcare.

Wherever you currently are in your healthcare journey, ask for services that will be delivered right to your door, so you can be supported through every stage of your golden years! ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Edgewood Healthcare. 208-618-2124. See ad below.

4 Signs It May be Time to Consider Assisted Senior Living

Independence is something we all crave and strive to maintain, making it challenging for us to ask for or accept help from time to time.

As we get older, our desire for independence can also make it difficult to know or accept when it may be time to consider additional options like an assisted senior living community.

A common misconception is that you will lose your independence by living in a senior living community, which is simply not true. These communities offer a lifestyle that can help you maintain or enhance your independence. With team members at the community taking care of the time-consuming, everyday tasks like maintenance and upkeep, you are free to live your life exactly the way you want. Leaving you more time to visit with friends and family and pursue your interests.

How do you know when it is time for assisted living? We realize this question is hard to answer, and transitioning into senior living is a significant decision. Below, we are sharing signs to help you recognize when it may be time to start the process.

1You Have a Chronic Health Condition

According to the National Coun-

cil on Aging, “approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 77% have at least two.” Chronic diseases and other medical conditions can impact an individual’s ability to not only care for themselves but also maintain their home and handle other responsibilities.

If you have one or more medical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, it may be beneficial to consider an assisted senior living community. A senior living community can offer a maintenance-free lifestyle so that you have more time to focus on your health and wellness, as well as provide you with a team of caregivers who can help you manage your conditions, medications, and more.

2Your Socialization Opportunities are Limited

We often take for granted the positive impact social interactions can have on our mental wellness. Offering benefits such as reduced stress levels, improved cognitive functioning, and boosted self-esteem, connecting with others is crucial to our well-being and can provide us with a sense of purpose.

As Joyce Carol Oates once said, “loneliness is like starvation: you

don’t realize how hungry you are until you begin to eat.” Unfortunately, as we age, our socialization opportunities can become limited – we leave the workforce, children grow up and move away, etc.

Assisted senior living could be the ideal solution if you live on your own and feel yourself craving more social interaction. Our CSL communities offer activities and encourage individuals to interact with one another, forming a true sense of community. Beyond scheduled events and programs that cater to a variety of interests, residents can connect during meals, as neighbors, and more.

3You Could Use Support with Everyday Tasks

This is a major “how do you know when it is time for assisted living” sign.

We all have days when we choose to stay in our pajamas but choosing to stay in our pajamas all day is

different than not getting dressed because it is too difficult. If you find yourself needing assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs) like personal hygiene tasks, mobility, or general home maintenance, transitioning into an assisted senior living community could be the best option to maintain your independence and improve your overall quality of life.

What Are Considered Activities of Daily Living?

According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “the activities of daily living (ADLs) is a term used to collectively describe fundamental skills required to independently care for oneself.”

ADLs are the physical skills we need to complete every day to lead a safe and healthy lifestyle. Broken down into five main areas, the American Council on Aging defines the basic ADLs as:

Mobility – Also referred to as ambulating or transferring, this means being able to move around or walk both inside and outside their home.

Dressing – Choosing and putting on appropriate clothing.

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Eating – The physical act of eating, including the proper use of utensils.

Personal hygiene – Includes all personal grooming activities such as shaving, nail care, brushing teeth, and safely showering or bathing.

Toileting – Sometimes called continence, this refers to having control over the bladder/bowels as well as getting on and off the toilet safely.

In addition to basic ADLs, there are also instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). These require more complex thinking, organization, and tactical skills. However, most do not have to be performed every day. While they are not considered a part of “fundamental living,” IADLs are still necessary for a healthy and safe independent lifestyle.

The instrumental activities of daily living include:

Transportation – Either driving, using public transportation, or arranging other means of transportation such as rides with family members.

Meal preparation – The ability to plan and prepare meals.

Managing finances – Paying bills, managing bank accounts, etc.

Shopping – Buying essentials such as groceries, clothing, prescriptions, and household supplies.

Home maintenance – Cleaning and maintaining the home, doing the laundry, etc.

Communication – Staying in contact with friends, family, and loved ones.

Medication management – The ability to obtain medications and take them properly.

If you find yourself taking more time to get dressed in the morning or are unable to coordinate transportation to doctor’s appointments and errands, you may benefit from transitioning into an assisted senior living community.

4Your Eating Habits Have Changed

Healthy aging means healthy eating. If what you eat becomes more about convenience and less about nutrition, it can impact the way your body functions. Assisted senior living communities can help you maintain a balanced, nutrient-dense diet. At our CSL communities, we provide delicious meals and snacks that focus on nutrition. The best part is that you do not have to worry about preparing these meals or doing the dishes afterward!

The decision to move into an assisted senior living community is significant, but it could improve your overall quality of life. So, how do you know when it is time for assisted living? If you are showing any of the mentioned signs, the time may be now. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Community Senior Life.