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Publisher’s Letter and Contact Information

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER AND CONTACT INFORMATION Dear Seniors, Professionals, and Friends:

I am excited to bring you the

Fall 2022-Winter 2023 edition of the Seniors Blue Book for

Southern Mississippi. For 22 years, The Seniors Blue Book has been the most comprehensive resource directory for seniors, their families, caregivers, and professionals who refer services to seniors. I have some huge shoes to fill, as Thad Anderson started the book 22 years ago. Mississippi has always been my home, so I will continue to provide the very best resources and information to our communities!

The information is presented in an easy-to-use format. On the edge of each page, you will see our color-coded chapters: Resources are in Blue, Health at Home is in Purple, and Housing is in Green. There are several articles in this edition – check out a full list in the Table of Contents.

Please be sure to support our advertising partners within this guide and let them know that you saw them in the Seniors Blue Book – they make this publication possible! Be sure to share this guide with your friends and neighbors. You can find additional copies at hospitals, clinics, libraries, senior centers, all of which are listed right here in this guide. The Seniors Blue Book website, www.seniorsbluebook.com, has even more resources available to you. Whether you are looking for resources or just want to know what’s happening for seniors, the Seniors Blue Book website is your “Go-To” site for Successful Aging! Sincerely,

Lee Ann Newman, Publisher

For current information or to sign up for our newsletter, please visit our website:

www.SeniorsBlueBook.com/local/ mississippi-southern

Local events and information will also be posted on our Facebook page:

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SENIORS BlueBook

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

The Seniors Blue Book of Southern Mississippi

P. O. Box 10073 Gulfport, MS 39505 Phone: 228-493-3000 Email: Leeann@seniorsbluebook.com Web: www.seniorsbluebook.com

Lee Ann Newman Publisher Bernadette de Isaza Art Director Michelle James Graphic Designer

Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors.

The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2022.

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

CONTENTS

How to use this Guide............................10 Publisher’s Letter and Contact Information................................6 Advertiser Index.....................................92

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Cornerstone Caregiving

Learn more about them on page 3. Adult Day Care ......................................12 Associations for Specific Illnesses.........12 Care Coordination .................................14 Consumer Affairs/Legal.........................14 County Health Departments ..................14 Dental Resources ..................................16 Dermatology..........................................16 Disability Resources..............................16 Elder Abuse Prevention..........................17 Elder Law ..............................................18 Emergency Management.......................18 Emergency Response Systems...............18 Employment Opportunities....................18 Estate Planning.....................................20 Financial Assistance.............................20 Financial Services and Planning...........22 Food Resources .....................................22 Hearing Resources ................................24 Home Generators...................................25

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RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

CONTENTS

SummerHouse Bay Cove

Where Senior Living Comes to Life See more on pages 46-47. Comes to Life

estled on the banks of Biloxi Back Bay, SummerHouse is the ideal mix of personalized care, Southern coastal flavors and all the comforts of home, but none of the maintenance. With homestyle dining, SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – FALL 2022-WINTER 20238 daily activities and events and easy access to local hospitals, SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

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Solace Hospice......... Front Cover

Hospice ................................................25 Hospital Programs for Seniors...............26 Hospitals and Clinics............................28 Insurance and Insurance Counseling....31 Libraries................................................31 Medicare/Medicaid................................34 Mental Health Services and Counseling.....................................36 Pharmacies...........................................37 Prescription Assistance.........................38 Real Estate............................................38 Rehabilitation Facilities .......................38 Rehabilitation Hospitals........................40 OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY:Respite Care..........................................40 Senior Activities and Entertainment...... • Restaurant-Style Dining with Tableside Service41 Senior Centers....................................... • Senior-Specific Health and42 Senior Organizations and Services........44 Wellness Classes • Professional Beauty Salon SummerHouse Bay Cove Social Security.......................................48 offers a long history for Support Services ...................................48 and Barber Shop best-in-class Assisted Living & Memory Care in Transportation....................................... • On-Site Physical, Occupational 49 our native Biloxi. Come Veteran Centers and Services................50 and Speech Therapies visit, take a tour, enjoy a Vision Resources................................... • Dedicated Memory Care Team with 52 delicious chef prepared Volunteer Opportunities.........................52 24-Hour Licensed Nursing Care lunch on us and don’t forget to ask about our Websites for Seniors.............................. • Large Sundeck with Beautiful Views of Biloxi Back Bay54 current move in specials.

Kare In Home Health Services

Find out more on Back Cover.

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23 HOME HEALTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL SERVICES Kare In Home Health Services .........Back Cover

Home Health & Personal Care Definitions......................56 Home Medical Equipment & Supplies....57 Home Health/Personal Care Agencies Comparison Grid ...................................58

SENIOR HOUSING

Housing Definitions...............................69 Independent Living/Retirement Communities Comparison Grid..............70 Assisted Living/Alzheimer’s Communities Comparison Grid..............74 Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid ...................................84 Housing Authority..................................69

Adult Day Care ......................................23 Downsizing Made Easy.........................55 Medicare 2022 “In a Nutshell”..............90

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