Seniors Blue Book of Nebraska Spring-Fall 2023

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Welcome to the Spring-Fall 2023

Seniors Blue Book for Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa. The past few years have reinforced the need to have accurate information, and that is exactly what we strive to bring our readers. That said, the one thing we can count on is change, so we encourage you to do your homework and research options.

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an array of pricing and amenity columns for easy shopping.

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Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

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 –NON-MEDICAL, SKILLED HOME HEALTH, AND HOSPICE CARE

This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, the second contains Skilled Home Healthcare, 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.

SENIOR HOUSING 3

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 throughout each 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 and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.

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ACCESSIBLE PRODUCTS

Able Up Iowa

130 S Sheldon Ave, Ste 201, Ames, IA 50014

515-292-2972

Assistive Technology for All

3901 N 27th St, Ste 5, Lincoln 68521

531-207-2226

Easter Seals Iowa

401 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

515-289-1933

Easter Seals Nebraska

12565 W Center Rd, Ste 100, Omaha 68144

402-462-3031

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Durham Museum

801 S 10th St, Omaha 68108

402-444-5071

Great Plains Art Museum

1155 Q St, Lincoln 68508

402-472-6220

Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

3701 S 10th St, Omaha 68107

402-733-8401

Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

International Quilt Museum 1523 N 33rd St, Lincoln 68503

402-472-6549

Iowa Genealogical Society

628 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-276-0287

Iowa Senior Games

1421 S Bell Ave, Ste 104, Ames, IA 50010

515-292-3251

Lauritzen Gardens / Kenefick Park–

Botanical Garden

100 Bancroft St, Omaha 68108

402-346-4002

Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum

N 35th St & Fair St, Lincoln 68583

402-472-8389

Nebraska Senior Games

1930 University Dr, Kearney 68848

308-233-3229

Pioneer Park Nature Center

3201 S Coddington Ave, Lincoln 68522

402-441-7895

Sheldon Museum of Art

12th & R Streets, Lincoln 68588

402-472-2461

University of Nebraska State Museum

645 N 14th St – Morrill Hall, Lincoln 68588

402-472-2637

YMCA Healthy Living Center

714 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-323-5995

ADDICTION SERVICES

Alcoholics Anonymous

– Lincoln Area

2748 S St, Ste AA, Lincoln 68503

402-438-5214

– Omaha Area

6831 Grover St, Omaha 68106

402-556-1880

– Council Bluffs Area

410 S 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

712-328-9979

ADULT DAY SERVICES

FEATURED PROVIDER

Franciscan Adult Day

Center (ad on page 82)

900 N 90th St, Omaha 68114

402-393-2113

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Edgewood Vista Omaha

17620 Poppleton Ave, Omaha 68130

402-333-5749

Franciscan Adult Day

Center (ad on page 82)

900 N 90th St, Omaha 68114

402-393-2113

Immanuel Pathways –Pace Program

5755 Sorenson Pkwy, Omaha 68152

402-999-4889

LANCASTER COUNTY

Tabitha Adult Day Services

4525 F St, Ste 500, Lincoln 68510

402-486-8520

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS

FEATURED PROVIDER

Assisted Living Locators

(ad on page 83)

402-926-9505

AARP

– Iowa

600 E Court Ave, Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

866-554-5378

– Lincoln, Nebraska

301 S 13th St, Ste 201, Lincoln 68508

866-389-5651

– Omaha, Nebraska

1941 S 42nd, Ste 220, Omaha 68105

402-398-9568 / 866-389-5651

Aging Partners

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510

402-441-7070

Assisted Living Locators

(ad on page 83)

402-926-9505

CARIE Line

800-356-3606

Center For People in Need

3901 N 27th, Ste 1, Lincoln 68521

402-476-4357

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

Iowa Dept on Aging

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-725-3333

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

571-527-3900

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ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS

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National Organization on Disability (NOD)

646-505-1191

SAGE

888-234-SAGE

State Unit On Aging

301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln 68509

402-471-3121

The American Geriatrics Society

212-308-1414

West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

115 N Vine St, North Platte 69101

800-662-2961

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH

Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center

800-438-4380

AQUATIC THERAPY & CLASSES

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Common Ground Community Ctr

1701 Veterans Dr, Omaha 68022

402-444-4227

Mockingbird Hills Community Ctr

10242 Mockingbird Dr, Omaha 68127

402-444-6103

Montclair Community Center

2304 S 135th Ave, Omaha 68144

402-444-4956

YMCA

– Armbrust

5404 S 168th St, Omaha 68135

402-896-4200

– Butler Gast

3501 Ames Ave, Omaha 68111

402-453-8903

– Downtown Omaha

430 S 20th St, Omaha 68102

402-977-4300

– Maple Street

7502 Maple St, Omaha 68134

402-393-3700

– Southwest

13010 Atwood Ave, Omaha 68144

402-334-8487

– Twin Rivers

6100 Twin Rivers Cir, Valley 68064

402-359-9622

– Westview

15800 Summit Plaza, Ste A, Bennington 68007

402-502-6800

DODGE COUNTY

Fremont Family YMCA

Dillon Aquatic Center

810 N Lincoln Ave, Fremont 68025

402-721-6952

LANCASTER COUNTY

Arnold Heights Pool

4000 NW 46th, Lincoln 68524

402-441-7829

Ballard Pool

3901 N 66th, Lincoln 68507

402-441-7898

Belmont Pool

12 & Manatt, Lincoln 68521

402-441-7826

Eden Pool

4400 Antelope Creek, Lincoln 68521

402-441-7827

Highlands Aquatic Center

5511 NW 12th, Lincoln 68521

402-441-7800

Irvingdale Pool

1900 Van Dorn, Lincoln 68502

402-441-7828

Star City Shores Aquatic Center

4375 S 33rd Ct, Lincoln 68516

402-441-6670

University Place Aquatic Center

2000 N 48th, Lincoln 68504

402-441-7834

Woods Pool

3300 J St, Lincoln 68510

402-441-7782

YMCA

– Cooper

6767 S 14th St, Lincoln 68512

402-323-6400

– Copple Family

8700 Yankee Woods Dr, Ste B Lincoln 68526

402-327-0037

– Fallbrook

700 Penrose Dr, Ste B, Lincoln 68521

402-323-6444

– Northeast

2601 N 70th St, Lincoln 68507

402-434-9262

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

The YMCA Healthy Living Center

714 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-323-5995 ext 206

SARPY COUNTY

YMCA – Sarpy

1111 E 1st St, Papillion 68046

402-339-9861

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

Aging Partners

(ad on page 33)

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510

402-441-7070

Connections Area Agency on Aging (ad on page 53)

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ad on Inside Back Cover)

– 4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

– 1730 W 16th St, Fremont 68025

402-721-7770

– 1327 Washington St, Blair 68008

402-426-9614

Eldercare Locator Nationwide

800-677-1116

Iowa Department on Aging

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-725-3333 / 800-532-3213

State Unit On Aging

301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln 68509

402-471-2307

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AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

115 N Vine St, North Platte 69101 800-662-2961

ASSISTIVE DEVICES

Outlook Enrichment

4125 S 72nd St, Omaha 68127 531-365-5051

Radio Talking Book Service

(ad on page 12)

7101 Newport Ave, Ste 205, Omaha, 68152 402-572-3003

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC AILMENTS

LOCAL

Alzheimer’s Association

– Lincoln

1500 S 70th St, Ste 201, Lincoln 68506 402-502-4300

– Omaha

8790 F St, Ste 404, Omaha 68127 402-502-4300

– Greater Iowa

1415 28th St, Ste 430, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-440-2722

American Cancer Society– Omaha 8030 Farnam Dr, Omaha 68114 800-227-2345 Radio

American Diabetes Association

402-571-1101

American Heart Association

– Lincoln

1540 S 70th St, Ste 100, Lincoln

68506

402-875-7382

– Omaha

9900 Nicholas St, Ste 200, Omaha

68114

402-810-6870

American Lung Association

11225 Davenport St, Ste 101, Omaha 68154

402-502-4950

American Parkinson’s Disease Association – Iowa Chapter

PO Box 643, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-782-3833

Arthritis Foundation– Omaha

402-262-0144

Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska

2424 Ridge Point Cir, Lincoln 68512

402-423-2463

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society –Nebraska Chapter

11840 Nicholas St, Ste 215, Omaha

68154

402-344-2242

Nebraska State

Stroke Association

4075 East Campus Loop, Barkley

Memorial Center #264, Lincoln 68583

402-472-3140

Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland

913-341-8828

Parkinson’s Nebraska

16811 Burdette St, Ste 1, Omaha 68116

402-715-4707

NATIONAL

AARP – Local Chapter Information

888-687-2277

Alzheimer’s Association – National

800-272-3900

American Cancer Society

800-227-2345

American Council of the Blind

800-424-8666

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 Speech Language and Hearing Association

800-638-8255

American Stroke Association

800-553-6321

Amputee Coalition of America

888-267-5669

Arthritis Foundation & Hotline

800-283-7800

Caregiver Action Network

202-454-3970 / 855-227-3640

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ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC AILMENTS continued

Easter Seals Society

800-221-6827

Eldercare Locator Nationwide

800-677-1116

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-HDSA

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

800-955-4572

Lupus Foundation of America

800-558-0121

Muscular Dystrophy Association

800-572-1717

National Council on Aging

800-424-9046

National Council on Aging Benefits CheckUp

571-527-3900

National Hospice Organization

Helpline

800-658-8898

National Kidney Foundation

855-653-2273

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

800-344-4867

National Odd Shoe Exchange (NOSE)

480-892-3484

National Osteoporosis Foundation

800-231-4222

National Parkinson Foundation

800-327-4545

Project Lifesaver

877-580-LIFE

United Ostomy Association

800-826-0826

United Way – 211 211

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Pando Geriatric Counseling

(ad on page 39)

11932 Arbor St, Ste 104, Omaha 68144

402-321-8995

CARE MANAGEMENT

Assisted Living Locators

(ad on page 83)

402-926-9505

CARE MANAGEMENT – NON PROFIT

Aging Partners

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510

402-441-7070

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Easter Seals Iowa

401 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50323

515-289-4069

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

Iowa Department on Aging

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-725-3333

Jewish Family Services

333 S 132nd St, Omaha 68154

402-330-2024

Pottawattamie County

Case Management

227 S 6th St, Ste 128, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

712-328-5645

West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

115 N Vine St, North Platte 69101

800-662-2961

CAREGIVER EDUCATION

Aging Partners

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510

402-441-7070

Alzheimer’s Association

800-272-3900

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

State Agency on Aging

301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln

68509

402-471-2307

West Central Nebraska

Area Agency on Aging

115 N Vine St, North Platte 69101

800-662-2961

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES

Alzheimer’s Association

800-272-3900

Dementia Society of America

800-336-3684

Family Caregiver Alliance

National Center on Caregiving

800-445-8106

COGNITIVE THERAPIES

Pando Geriatric Counseling

(ad on page 39)

11932 Arbor St, Ste 104, Omaha 68144

402-321-8995

COMPANION CARE

Visiting Angels

(ad on page 55)

402-917-8225

Way to Stay Home Care

(ad on page 55)

15070 Chandler Rd, Omaha 68138

402-557-0639

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

AARP ElderWatch

303-222-4444

Center for Disease Control

800-232-4636

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

855-411-2372

Do Not Call Registry

888-382-1222

Fraud.org

202-835-3323

Iowa Attorney General

1305 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-281-5926

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CONSUMER AFFAIRS continued

Iowa Fraud Fighters

1963 Bell Ave, Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50315

515-654-6600

Iowa Office of Consumer Affairs

3939 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 229, Des Moines, IA 50310

855-622-4692

Medicaid Client Fraud

– Lincoln

1033 O St, Ste 500, Lincoln 68508

402-471-4964

– Omaha

1215 S 42nd St, Omaha 68105

402-595-3789

Medicaid Provider Fraud –

NE Attorney General 1221 N St, Ste 500, Lincoln 68509

402-471-3549

Nebraska Attorney General’s Senior Hotline

2115 State Capitol, Lincoln 68509

888-287-0778

Nebraska Dept of Insurance –Medicare Fraud

1526 K St, Ste 200, Lincoln 68509

402-471-2201

Senate Aging Committee –Anti-Fraud Hotline

855-303-9470

Seniors Against Investment Fraud

601 Locust St, 4th Flr, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-281-5705

US Consumer Product Safety

800-638-2772

US Food & Drug Administration Information

888-463-6332

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute –University of Nebraska

1650 N 35th St, Lincoln 68583

402-472-6265

Road Scholar – National Office

800-454-5768

Senior Learning Passport Program –UN Omaha

6001 Dodge St, Omaha 68182

402-554-2314

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Health Department

– Dodge and Washington County

Three Rivers Health Department

2400 N Lincoln Ave, Fremont 68025

402-727-5396 / 866-727-5396

– Pottawattamie County

Pottawattamie County Health

600 S 4th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-242-1155

– Douglas County

1111 S 41st St, Omaha 68105

402-444-7471

– Lancaster County

3131 O St, Lincoln 68510

402-441-8000

– Sarpy County

701 Olsen Dr, Ste 101, Papillion 68046

402-339-4334

DEMENTIA CARE

Astoria Senior Living & Memory Care (ad on page 46)

9220 Western Ave, Omaha 68114

402-393-7313

CountryHouse at Council Bluffs (ad on page 46)

1831 E Kanesville, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-322-4100

CountryHouse at Elkhorn

(ad on page 46)

3720 George B Lake Pkwy, Elkhorn 68022

531-999-2747

CountryHouse at 70th & O

(ad on page 46)

240 S 70th St, Lincoln 68510

402-421-2200

CountryHouse at Old Cheney (ad on page 46)

5720 S 25th St, Lincoln 68512

402-421-1160

CountryHouse at Pine Lake

(ad on page 46)

6616 S 84th St, Lincoln 68516

402-421-1300

CountryHouse at Omaha (ad on page 46)

5030 S 155th St, Omaha 68137

402-964-2060

Symphony Pointe (ad on page 47)

445 S 193rd Plaza, Elkhorn 68022

402-502-8577

Visiting Angels

(ad on page 55)

402-917-8225

DEMENTIA COUNSELING

Pando Geriatric

Counseling (ad on page 39)

11932 Arbor St, Ste 104, Omaha 68144

402-321-8995

DENTAL RESOURCES

All Care Heath Center

902 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

712-256-9151

Bluestem Health

1021 N 27th St, Lincoln 68503

402-476-1640

Charles Drew Health Center

2915 Grant St, 2nd Fl, Omaha 68111

402-451-3553

Creighton University School of Dentistry

2109 Cuming St, Omaha 68102

402-280-5990

Dental Lifeline Network

515-251-8000

– Donated Dental Services

9000 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA 50131

515-251-8000

Dentistry from the Heart

727-849-2002

Good Neighbor Community Health Center

2740 N Clarkson St, Fremont 68025

402-721-0951

Iowa Dept on Aging – Dental

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319

800-532-3213

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DENTAL RESOURCES

Lincoln Lancaster County Health Dept Dental Clinic

3131 O St, Lincoln 68510

402-441-8015

One World Community Health Ctr

4920 S 30th St, Omaha 68107

402-932-7204

– Northwest

4229 N 90th St, Omaha 68134

402-401-6000 x2

– West

4101 S 120th St, Omaha 68137

402-505-3907 x2

UNMC Adult Dentistry Clinic

4400 Emile St, Omaha 68105

402-559-6000

UNMC School of Dentistry

Dental Clinic

4000 E Campus Loop S, Lincoln 68583

402-472-1333

Veteran Affairs Dental Clinic

– 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha 68105

402-995-3306

– 420 Victory Park Dr, Lincoln 68510

402-489-3802 x96255

DISABILITY SERVICES

League of Human Dignity

– 5513 Center St, Omaha 68106

402-595-1256

– 1520 Avenue M, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-323-6863

– 1701 P St, Lincoln 68508

402-441-7871

DOWNSIZING & RELOCATION

A Simple Nest

(ad on page 41)

402-850-5660

DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES & INFORMATION

AARP Driver Safety Program

866-732-4213

Council Bluffs

Drivers License Station

1720 N 16th St, Ste D & E, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-323-1219

Dodge Cty Drivers License Office 435 N Park Ave, Fremont 68025 402-727-2902

Douglas Cty Drivers License Office

– 4502 Maass Rd, Bellevue 68133 402-292-0141

– 4606 N 56th St, Ste 100, Omaha 68104 402-595-2040

– 17007 Burt St, Omaha 68118 531-600-7537

Handicap Parking Permits 402-471-3918

Lancaster County Drivers License Office – Skills Test Offered 500 West O St, Lincoln 68528 402-471-2823

Sarpy County Drivers License Office 4502 Maass Rd, Bellevue 68133 402-292-0141

Washington County Drivers License Office 1555 Colfax St Blair 68008 402-426-5660

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

Adult Protective Services

301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln 68509

800-652-1999

Aging Partners

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510

402-441-7070

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline

800-770-1650

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

PO Box 95026, Lincoln 68509

402-802-5541 / 800-942-7830

National Center for Elder Abuse

800-677-1116

National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799-7233

Nebraska Abuse & Neglect Line

800-652-1999

Nebraska Coalition

24 Hour Abuse Hotline

245 S 84th St, Ste 200, Lincoln 68510

402-476-6256

Office of Long Term Care

Ombudsman – Iowa

510 E 12th St, Ste 2

Des Moines, IA 50319

515-725-3333

Pottawattamie County

Dept of Human Services

417 Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-328-5661

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM

Aging Partners Lifeline Program

555 S 9th St, Lincoln 68508

402-441-7575

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CareerOneStop

877-872-5627

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Easter Seals Iowa

401 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

515-289-1933 / 515-289-4069

Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership

2406 Fowler, Omaha 68111

402-453-5656

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

Iowa Dept on Aging

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-725-3333

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEWSolutions)

703-558-4200

Nebraska Client Assistance Program (CAP)

301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln 68509

800-742-7594

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES continued

Omaha Parks & Recreation

1819 Farnam St, Ste 701, Omaha 68183

402-444-5900

Senior Community Service Employment Program

877-872-5627

US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

800-669-4000

Veterans Center

3047 S 72nd St, Omaha 68131

402-346-6735

ENERGY RESOURCES & WEATHERIZATION

American Red Cross Heartland Chapter

2912 S 80th Ave, Omaha 68124

402-343-7700

Community Action Partnership 210 O St, Lincoln 68508

402-471-4515

Connections Area Agency on Aging 231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Habitat For Humanity

1701 N 24th St Omaha 68110

402-457-5657

LIHEAP – Energy Assistance

800-383-4278

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) Svcs

402-385-6300 or 800-445-2505

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

1715 Izard St, Omaha 68102

402-346-5445 Help Line

Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership

402-862-2411

West Central Community Action 1408 A Hwy 44, Harlan, IA 51537

712-755-5135

FAITH BASED SENIOR GROUPS

New Cassel Retirement Center (ad on page 82)

900 N 90th St, Omaha 68114

402-393-2277

FAMILY HEALTH CLINICS

All Care Heath Center 902 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-325-1990

Bluestem Health 1021 N 27th St, Lincoln 69503 402-476-1455

Charles Drew Health Center 2915 Grant St, Omaha 68111

402-451-3553

Good Neighbor Community Health Center 2740 N Clarkson St, Fremont 68025 402-721-0951

Health 360 Integrated Care Clinic 2301 O St, Lincoln 68510

402-441-6642

One World Community Health Ctr 4920 S 30th St, Omaha 68107

402-734-4110

– Northwest 4229 N 90th St, Omaha 68134 402-401-6000 x2

– West 4101 S 120th St, Omaha 68137

402-505-3907 x2

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

AARP Tax Aide

888-227-7669

Access Nebraska

PO Box 2992, Omaha 68103

402-595-1258

American Red Cross Heartland Chapter

2912 S 80th Ave, Omaha 68124

402-343-7700

Benefits Data Trust

215-207-9100

BenefitsCheckUp.Org

571-527-3900

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Douglas County Department of General Assistance

1111 S 41st St, Ste 220, Omaha 68105

402-444-6215

Douglas County Health Center 4102 Woolworth Ave, Omaha 68105

402-444-7000

Easter Seals Nebraska

12565 W Center Rd, Ste 100, Omaha 68144

402-462-3031

Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership

2406 Fowler, Omaha 68111

402-453-5656

Emergency Repair Program

1819 Farnam St, Rm 1111, Omaha, 68183

402-444-5150

Family Housing Advisory Services

– 500 Willow Ave, Ste 408, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

712-322-4436

– 2401 Lake St, Omaha 68111

402-934-7921

Investor Protection Trust

202-775-2112

IRS Hotline

800-829-1040

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

800-388-2227

Nebraska Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired

1313 Farnam St, Omaha 68102

402-471-3009 / 877-809-2419

Nebraska Dept of Health –Economic Assistance

301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln 68509

800-383-4278

Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program

PO Box 94927, Lincoln 68509

402-471-3101 x2 / 800-526-0017

NeedyMeds (www.needymeds.org)

800-503-6897

Omaha Housing Authority

1823 Harney St, Omaha 68102

402-444-6900

Pottawattamie County

Dept of Human Services

417 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-328-5661

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Salvation Army

3612 Cuming St, Omaha 68131

402-898-5900

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

1715 Izard St, Omaha 68102

402-346-5445 Help Line

SSI/SSDI – Supplemental Security Income

604 N 109th Ct, Omaha 68154

866-716-8299

United Way

1441 N Webb Rd, Grand Island 68803

308-382-2675

Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER)

202-393-5452

FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

DODGE COUNTY

Fremont Family YMCA

810 Lincoln Ave, Fremont 68025

402-721-6952

DOUGLAS COUNTY

A.V. Sorensen Community Center

4808 Cass St, Omaha 68132

402-444-5596

Adams Park Community Center 3230 John Creighton Blvd, Omaha 68111

402-444-5164

Benson Community Center 6008 Maple St, Omaha 68104

402-444-5184

Camelot Community Center 9270 Cady Ave, Omaha 68134

402-444-5972

Christie Heights Community Center 5105 S 37th St, Omaha 68107

402-444-5081

Common Ground Community Center 1701 Veterans Dr, Omaha 68022

402-444-4227

Florence Community Center 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha 68112

402-444-5216

Mockingbird Hills Community Center 10242 Mockingbird Rd, Omaha 68127

402-444-6103

Montclair Community Center 2304 S 135th Ave, Omaha 68144

402-444-4956

Pipal Community Center 7770 Hascall St, Omaha 68124

402-444-5972

Saddlebrook Community Center 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha 68116

402-444-5970

Sherman Community Center 5701 N 16th St, Omaha 68110

402-444-5673

Subby Anzaldo Columbus Park Community Center

1515 S 24th St, Omaha 68116

402-444-4111

YMCA – Armbrust 5404 S 168th St, Omaha 68135

402-896-4200

– Butler Gast

3501 Ames Ave, Omaha 68111

402-453-8903

– Downtown Omaha

430 S 20th St, Omaha 68102

402-977-4300

– Maple Street

7502 Maple St, Omaha 68134

402-393-3700

– Southwest

13010 Atwood Ave, Omaha 68144

402-334-8487

– Twin Rivers

6100 Twin Rivers Cir, Valley 68064

402-359-9622

– Westview

15800 Summit Plaza, Ste A, Bennington 68007

402-502-6800

LANCASTER COUNTY

Aging Partners Lifeline Program

555 S 9th St, Lincoln 68508

402-441-7575

Air Park Neighborhood Center 3720 NW 46th St, Lincoln 68524

402-441-7876

Belmont Recreation Center

1234 Judson St, Lincoln 68521

402-441-6789

Calvert Recreation Center

4500 Stockwell St, Lincoln 68506

402-441-8480

Easterday Recreation Center

6130 Adams St, Lincoln 68507

402-441-7901

F Street Community Center

1225 F St, Lincoln 68508

402-441-7951

Irving Recreation Center

2010 Van Dorn St, Lincoln 68502

402-441-7954

YMCA – Cooper

6767 S 14th St, Lincoln 68512

402-323-6400

– Copple Family

8700 Yankee Woods Dr, Ste B, Lincoln 68526

402-327-0037

– Fallbrook

700 Penrose Dr, Ste B, Lincoln 68521

402-323-6444

– Northeast

2601 N 70th St, Lincoln 68507

402-434-9262

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY

Charles E. Lakin YMCA –Council Bluffs

235 Harmony St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-322-6606

The YMCA Healthy Living Center

714 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-323-5995

SARPY COUNTY

Sarpy County Health Dept –Active Aging

701 Olsen Dr, Ste 101, Papillion 68046

402-339-4334

YMCA – Sarpy

1111 E 1st St, Papillion 68046

402-339-9861

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Blair Family YMCA

1278 Wilbur St Blair 68008

402-533-9622

FLU SHOTS

Kohll’s Pharmacy

– 5002 Dodge St, Omaha 68132

402-553-8901

– 2915 Leavenworth St, Omaha 68105

402-342-6548

– 12741 Q St, Omaha 68137

402-895-3102

– 808 N 27th, Lincoln 68503

402-476-3342

– 403 Main St, Malvern, IA 51551

712-624-9036

FOOD RESOURCES

DOUGLAS COUNTY

A Hand Up Food Pantry

216 S 34th St, Omaha 68131

402-345-5383

– Open Door Mission

2828 N 23rd St E, Omaha 68110

402-422-1111

Chabad House Pantry

1866 S 120th St, Omaha 68144

402-957-2705

Community Cupboard Church Food Pantry

13130 Faith Plaza, Omaha 68114

402-391-0350

Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP)

2406 Fowler Ave, Omaha 68111

402-453-5656

First Lutheran Church’s Food Pantry

– Bountiful Harvest

542 S 31st St, Omaha 68105

402-345-7506

Food Bank for the Heartland

10525 J St, Omaha 68127

402-331-1213

Heart Ministry Center

2222 Binney St, Omaha 68110

402-451-2321

Heartland Hope Mission

15555 Industrial Rd, Omaha 68144

402-733-2077

– Millard Food Pantry 5323 S 139th Plaza, Omaha 68137 402-733-2077

Hope West Food Pantry 2556 S 138th St, Omaha 68144

402-932-0084

Juan Diego Center – Food Pantry

5211 S 31st St, Omaha 68107

402-731-5413

Kountz Memorial Church Food Pantry & Garden

2650 Farnam St, Omaha 68131

402-341-7761

Marshall Drive Pantry 4845 Marshall Dr, Omaha 68137

402-895-4227

Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals/Senior Centers 4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

Open Door Mission 2828 N 23rd St E, Omaha 68110

402-422-1111

Project Hope

6201 N 60th St, Omaha 68104

402-453-7649

Salem Food Pantry

3120 Lake St, Omaha 68111

402-505-9973

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Food Pantry

2101 Leavenworth St, Omaha 68102

402-341-1688

Spirit Life Assemblies of God Church

4815 Harrison St, Omaha 68157

402-733-6583

St. Benedict the Moor

2423 Grant St, Omaha 68111

402-348-0631

The Salvation Army of Omaha

Citadel Worship & Service Center

3738 Cuming St, Omaha 68121

402-553-5694

Together – Choice Pantry

812 S 24th St, Omaha 68108

402-345-8047

Vineyard Food Assistance

4212 S 50th St, Omaha 68117

402-393-9077

Westside Church Food Pantry

15050 W Dodge Rd, Omaha 68154

402-496-7833

LANCASTER COUNTY

Aging Partners

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510

402-441-7070

Aging Partners Northeast Center

6310 Platte Ave, Lincoln 68507

402-441-7151

Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska

2241 O St, Lincoln 68510

402-474-1600

Center For People in Need

3901 N 27th, Ste 1, Lincoln 68521

402-476-4357

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

PO Box 95026, Lincoln 68509

402-471-0189

Community Action Partnership

210 O Street, Lincoln 68508

402-471-4515

El Centro de las Americas

210 O St, Lincoln 68508

402-474-3950

Food Bank of Lincoln

1221 Kingbird Rd, Lincoln 68521

402-466-8170

Matt Talbot Kitchen

2121 N 27th St, Lincoln 68501

402-477-4116

Nebraska Dept of Health

301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln 68509

402-471-3121

Peoples City Mission –Mission Help Center

110 Q St, Lincoln 68508

402-475-1303

Salvation Army of Lincoln

2625 Potter, Lincoln 68503

402-474-6263

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

402-441-3480

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

800-383-4278

Tabitha’s Meals on Wheels

4720 Randolph St, Lincoln 68510

402-486-8589

The Gathering Place

1448 E St, Lincoln 68508

402-476-7398

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FOOD RESOURCES continued

WIC

– 501 S 7th St, Lincoln 68508

402-441-8655

– 3140 N St, Lincoln 68510 402-441-6200

Northeast Family Center

6220 Logan Ave, Lincoln 68506 402-471-3700

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY

Care & Share House

1808 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-256-7535

Carter Lake Senior Center

626 E Locust, Carter Lake, IA 51510 712-347-6102

Community of Christ Food Pantry

17 N 2nd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-328-8122

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 800-432-9209

Crossroads Church 1307 N 28th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-890-8888

First Baptist Church 540 1st Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-322-2569

Gethsemane Presbyterian Church

224 Wallace Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-366-2513

Iowa Dept on Aging

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319 515-725-3333

Neola Senior Center

110 4th St, Neola, IA 51559 712-485-2179

Oakland Senior Center 614 Dr Van Zee Rd, Oakland, IA 51560 712-482-3353

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 313 Story St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-322-6655

Pottawattamie County Dept of Human Services 417 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-328-5661

Southside Food Pantry –Helping Hands 1919 S 10th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-323-7326

TLC Food & Clothing Pantry 415 Antique City Dr, Walnut, IA 51577 712-249-2592

Victory Fellowship Church 2111 23rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-323-3453

SARPY COUNTY

Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP) 1908 Hancock St, Bellevue 68005 402-292-2961

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Joseph’s Coat Thrift Store and Food Pantry 1737 Washington St Blair 68008 402-426-0440

GARDEN CLUBS

Douglas County Community Gardens 1111 S 41st St, Omaha 68105 402-444-1770

Lincoln Parks & Recreation –Garden Volunteer

3131 O St, Ste 300, Lincoln 68510

402-441-8267

GUARDIANSHIP / CONSERVATORSHIP

AARP

– Lincoln, Nebraska

301 S 13th St, Ste 201, Lincoln 68508

866-389-5651

– Omaha, Nebraska

1941 S 42nd, Ste 220, Omaha 68105

402-398-9568

Aging Life Care Association –National Office

520-881-8008

Aging Partners

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510

402-441-7070

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

Iowa Dept on Aging

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-725-3333

Iowa Legal Aid –Southwest Regional Office

532 1st Ave, Ste 300, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

515-280-3636

Legal Aid of Nebraska

– Lincoln

941 O St, Ste 301, Lincoln 68508

402-435-2161

– North Platte

102 E 3rd St, Ste 102, North Platte

69101

308-532-5793

– Omaha 209 S 19th St, Ste 200, Omaha 68102

402-348-1069

Nebraska State Bar Association

635 S 14th St, Ste 200, Lincoln 68508

800-927-0117

Nebraska Supreme Court

PO Box 98910, Lincoln 68509

888-342-6395

Office of the Public Guardian

– Nebraska

PO Box 98910, Lincoln 68509

402-471-2862

– Iowa

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-725-3333

Volunteers Assisting Seniors

1941 S 42nd St, Ste 312, Omaha 68105

402-444-6617

HEALTH INSURANCE

INFORMATION & COUNSELING

Iowa Medicaid Member Services

855-889-7985

SHIIP – Senior Health Insurance

Information Program

– Iowa

1964 Bell Ave, Ste 110, Des Moines, IA 50315

800-351-4664

– Nebraska

2717 S 8th St, Ste 4, Lincoln 68508

402-471-2841

Volunteers Assisting Seniors

1941 S 42nd St Ste 312 Omaha 68105

402-444-6617

HEARING RESOURCES

Able Up Iowa

130 S Sheldon Av, Ste 201, Ames, IA 50014

515-292-2972

American Speech-LanguageHearing Association

800-638-8255

Assistive Technology for All 3901 N 27th St, Ste 5, Lincoln 68521 402-471-0734

Better Hearing Institute

Hearing Helpline

202-975-0905

Clear Captions

866-246-7850

HearU Nebraska

800-648-4327

Hearing Aid Helpline

800-521-5247

Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank

23146 Newell Ave, Allison, IA 50602 312-267-2600

Lions Club of Iowa

16 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 515-232-2215

Lions Hearing Aid Bank

204 Barkley Memorial Ctr, Lincoln 68538 402-472-0043

National Institute on Deafness

800-241-1044

Nebraska Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

– 1313 Farnam St, Ste 304, Omaha 68102

800-545-6244

– 4600 Valley Rd, Ste 420, Lincoln 68510 402-471-3593

Nebraska Relay

800-676-3777

Office of Deaf Services – Iowa

321 E 12th St, Ste 2005, Lucus State Bldg, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-281-3164

Radio Talking Book Service

(ad on page 12)

7101 Newport Ave, Ste 205, Omaha, 68152 402-572-3003

HOLISTIC CARE

Endless Journey Hospice

(ad on page 63)

10831 Old Mill Rd, Ste 400 Omaha 68154 402-800-8145

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & MODIFICATIONS

Able Up Iowa

130 S Sheldon Av, Ste 201, Ames, IA 50014 515-292-2972

Elderly – Handyman Program

4022 Hamilton St, Omaha 68131 402-444-5219

League of Human Dignity

1520 Avenue M, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-323-6863

National Architecture

Program of the Paralyzed Vets of America

800-424-8200

National Residential Improvement Association

877-591-2672

HOME MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Aging Partners Handy Home Service

555 S 9th St, Ste 101, Lincoln 68508

402-441-7030

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Kohll’s Pharmacy

12741 Q St, Omaha 68137

402-895-3102

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT – LOAN CLOSETS

Assistive Technology for All

3901 N 27th St, Ste 5, Lincoln 68521 531-207-2226

Easter Seals Iowa

401 NE 66th Ave, Urbandale, IA 50313

515-289-4069

Health & Medical Equipment Loan Program (HELP)

8522 Park Dr, Omaha NE 68105

402-341-6559 x101

League of Human Dignity

1520 Avenue M, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-323-6863

Presbyterian Church 216 S 34th St, Omaha 68131

402-345-5227

HOSPICE

Complete Hospice Agencies listed on pages 61, 65.

National Hospice Organization

Helpline

800-658-8898

HOSPICE HOMES

Endless Journey Hospice

(ad on page 63)

10831 Old Mill Rd, Ste 400 Omaha 68154

402-800-8145

HOSPITALS

DODGE COUNTY

Methodist Fremont Health Medical Center

450 E 23rd St, Fremont 68025

402-721-1610

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Chi Health

– Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

7500 Mercy Rd, Omaha 68124

402-398-6060

– Immanuel

6901 N 72nd St, Omaha 68122

402-572-2121

– Lakeside

16901 Lakeside Hills Ct, Omaha 68130

402-717-8000

Midwest Surgical Hospital

7915 Farnam Dr, Omaha 68114

402-399-1900

Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital

2808 S 143rd Plaza, Omaha 68144

402-609-3000

Nebraska Spine Hospital

6901 N 72nd St, Ste 20300, Omaha 68122

402-572-3000

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HOSPITALS continued

Omaha VA Medical Center –

VA Nebraska Western Iowa

4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha 68105

402-346-8800

The Nebraska Medical Center

4350 Dewey Ave, Omaha 68105

402-552-2000

The Nebraska Methodist Hospital

8303 Dodge St, Omaha 68114

402-354-4000

LANCASTER COUNTY

Bryan Medical Center

– East

1600 S 48th St, Lincoln 68506

402-481-1111

– West

2300 S 16th St, Lincoln 68502

402-481-1111

Chi Health

– Nebraska Heart 7500 S 91st St, Lincoln 68526

402-489-6555

– St. Elizabeth 555 S 70th St, Lincoln 68510

402-219-8000

Lincoln Surgical Hospital

1710 S 70th St, Ste 200, Lincoln 68506

402-484-9090

Lincoln VA Medical Center

600 S 70th St, Lincoln 68510

402-489-3802

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY

Chi Health Mercy – Council Bluffs

800 Mercy Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-328-5000

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-396-6000

SARPY COUNTY

Chi Health Midlands

11111 S 84th St, Papillion 68046

402-593-3000

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System

810 N 22nd St, Blair 68008

402-426-2182

HOUSING PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS

Assisted Living Locators

(ad on page 83)

402-926-9505

IMMUNIZATION CENTERS

CHI Health Urgent Care

3308 Samson Wy, Bellevue 68123

402-717-0450

Douglas County Health Dept 1111 S 41st St, Omaha 68105

402-444-7471

Lancaster County Health Dept

3131 O St, Lincoln 68510

402-441-8000

Midlands One Professional Center (Offered on Thurs by appointment only. Free Yearly Flu Shots)

11109 S 84th St, Ste 5800, Papillion 68046

402-593-3222

LEGAL SERVICES –

LOW COST & FREE

Aging Partners Center

402-441-7070

Elder Access Line

209 S 19th St, Omaha 68102

402-348-1069 / 800-527-7249

Iowa Dept on Aging

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA

50319

515-282-8161

Iowa Legal Aid –Southwest Regional Office

532 1st Ave, Ste 300, Council Bluffs, IA

51503

515-280-3636 / 800-532-1275

Legal Aid of Nebraska

– Lincoln

941 O St, Ste 301, Lincoln 68508

402-435-2161

– North Platte

102 E 3rd St, Ste 102, North Platte

69101

308-532-5793

– Omaha

209 S 19th St, Ste 200, Omaha 68102

402-348-1069

Legal Hotline for Older Iowans

800-992-8161

Nebraska Appleseed

941 O St, Ste 400, Lincoln 68508

402-438-8853

Nebraska State Bar Association

635 S 14th St, Ste 200, Lincoln 68508

800-927-0117

West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

115 N Vine St, North Platte 69101

800-662-2961

LIBRARIES

National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled

888-657-7323

DODGE COUNTY

Hooper Public Library

128 N Main, Hooper 68031

402-654-3833

John Rodgers Memorial Library

703 2nd St, Dodge 68633

402-693-2512

Keene Memorial Library

1030 N Broad St, Fremont 68025

402-727-2694

North Bend Public Library

110 13th St, North Bend 68649

402-652-8356

Scribner Public Library

530 Main St, Scribner 68057

402-664-3540

Snyder Public Library

203 Ash St, Snyder 68664

402-568-2570

DOUGLAS COUNTY

A.V. Sorensen Branch

4808 Cass St, Omaha 68132

402-444-5274

Agnes Robinson Waterloo Public Library

23704 Cedar Dr, Waterloo 68069

402-779-4171

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Baright Public Library 5555 S 77th St, Ralston 68127

402-331-7636

Bennington Public Library 15505 Warehouse St, Bennington 68007 402-238-2201

Benson Branch 6015 Binney St, Omaha 68104

402-444-4846

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plz, Elkhorn 68022

402-289-4367

Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Ave, Omaha 68111

402-444-4849

Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha 68112

402-444-5299

Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha 68144

402-444-4848

Milton R. Abrahams Branch 5111 N 90th St, Omaha 68134

402-444-6284

Saddlebrook Branch 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha 68116

402-444-5780

South Omaha Library 2808 Q St, Omaha 68107

402-444-4850

W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W Dodge Rd, Omaha 68114

402-444-4852

Willa Cather Branch 1905 S 44th St, Omaha 68105

402-444-4851

LANCASTER COUNTY

Anderson Branch Library 3635 Touzalin Ave, Lincoln 68507

402-441-8540

Bennett Martin Public Library 136 S 14th St, Lincoln 68508 402-441-8500

Bess Dodson Walt Branch Library 6701 S 14th St, Lincoln 68512

402-441-4460

Bethany Branch Library 1810 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln 68505

402-441-8550

Charles H. Gere Branch Library 2400 S 56th St, Lincoln 68506

402-441-8560

Dan A Williams Branch Library 5000 Mike Scholl St, Lincoln 68524 402-441-8580

Loren C Eiseley Branch Library 1530 Superior St, Lincoln 68521

402-441-4250

South Branch Library 2675 South St, Lincoln 68502

402-441-8570

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY

Avoca Public Library 213 N Elm St, Avoca, IA 51521 712-343-6358

Carter Lake Public Library 1120 Willow Dr, Carter Lake, IA 51510 712-347-5492

Council Bluffs Public Library

400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-323-7553

Eckels Memorial Library

207 South Hwy, Oakland, IA 51560 712-482-6668

Walnut Public Library

224 Antique City Dr, Walnut, IA 51577

712-784-3533

SARPY COUNTY

Bellevue Public Library

1003 Lincoln Rd, Bellevue 68005

402-293-3157

Gretna Public Library

736 South St, Gretna 68028

402-332-4480

La Vista Public Library

9110 Giles Rd, La Vista 68128

402-537-3900

Springfield Memorial Library

665 Main St, Springfield 68059

402-253-2797

Sump Memorial Library

222 N Jefferson St, Papillion 68046

402-597-2040

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Blair Public Library & Technology Center

2233 Civic Dr Blair 68008 402-426-3617

MEAL PREPARATION

Way to Stay Home Care

(ad on page 55)

15070 Chandler Rd, Omaha 68138 402-557-0639

MEDICAID & MEDICARE INFORMATION

Access Nebraska

PO Box 2992, Omaha 68103 402-595-1178

Aging Partners

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510 402-441-7070

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 800-432-9209

Continued on page 36 NEW ADDRESS: 600 S. 70th St., Bldg. 2 Lincoln, NE 68510

aging.lincoln.ne.gov

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

MEDICAID & MEDICARE

INFORMATION continued from page 33

Dept of Health & Human Services

301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln 68509

402-471-3121

Iowa Dept of Human Services

2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

515-725-2600 / 800-338-8366

Iowa Medicaid Member Services

800-338-8366

Medicaid Client Fraud

– Lincoln

1033 O St, Ste 500, Lincoln 68506

402-471-4964

– Omaha

1215 S 42nd St, Omaha 68105

402-595-3789

Medicaid Customer Service Center

877-255-3092

Medicaid Eligibility Customer Service Center

– Lincoln

402-473-7000

– Omaha

402-595-1178

Medicaid Provider Fraud –NE Attorney General

2115 State Capitol, Lincoln 68509

402-471-3549

Medicare Claims

800-633-4227

Medicare TTY

877-486-2048

Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline

800-447-8477

My Medicare Matters – NCOA –National Office

571-527-3900

Nebraska Dept of Insurance –

Medicare Fraud

800-234-7119

Nebraska Medicaid Eligibility System

800-642-6092

Nebraska Medicaid Program

301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln 68508

402-471-3121

Pottawattamie County

Dept of Human Services

417 Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-328-5661

Senior Medicare Patrol Project

877-808-2468

SHIIP – Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program

1963 Bell Ave, Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50315

800-351-4664

SHIIP Nebraska – Nebraska

Department of Insurance

2717 S 8th St, Ste 4, Lincoln 68502

402-471-2201

Volunteers Assisting Seniors

1941 S 42nd St, Ste 312, Omaha 68105

402-444-6617

West Central Nebraska

Area Agency on Aging

115 N Vine St, North Platte 69101 800-662-2961

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

Humana MarketPoint

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It’s time to choose a 2022 Medicare plan, and I’m here to help you understand your options. A Humana Medicare Advantage plan gives you everything you get with Original Medicare, and may include additional benefits and services to meet your needs. Humana offers plans with the coverage you might want at a cost that may work for your budget.

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MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS continued

Klein Senior Insurance

(ad on page 38)

707 Iowa Ave, Ste 2, Dunlap, IA 51529

402-214-2312

MEDICARE INSURANCE

Klein Senior Insurance

(ad on page 38)

707 Iowa Ave, Ste 2, Dunlap, IA 51529

402-214-2312

MEDICARE RX DRUG PLANS

Humana MarketPoint

(ad on page 37)

866-653-7275

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL PLANS

Humana MarketPoint

(ad on page 37)

866-653-7275

Klein Senior Insurance

(ad on page 38)

707 Iowa Ave, Ste 2, Dunlap, IA 51529

402-214-2312

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES & COUNSELING

FEATURED PROVIDER

Pando Geriatric Counseling

(ad on page 39)

11932 Arbor St, Ste 104, Omaha 68144 402-321-8995

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

703-718-6026

American Psychological Association

800-374-2721

Catholic Charities 9223 Bedford Ave, Omaha 68134

402-554-0520

CenterPointe 2633 P St, Lincoln 68503

402-475-8717

Community Alliance – Omaha 4001 Leavenworth St, Omaha 68105 402-341-5128

Iowa Dept on Aging

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319 515-725-3333

National Alliance on Mental Health 800-950-6264

www.pandogeriatrics.com

402.321.8995

National Alliance on Mental Illness

703-524-7600

– Iowa Chapter

3839 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 229, Des Moines, IA 50310

515-254-0417

– Nebraska Chapter

6001 Dodge St, CEC 219, Omaha 68182

402-345-8101

National Institute of Mental Health

866-615-6464

National Mental Health America

800-969-6642

National Suicide Prevention

Hotline – Serving Veterans

800-273-TALK

MOVE MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZING SERVICES

A Simple Nest

(ad on page 41)

402-850-5660

PERSONALIZED VISITATION

Connections Area Agency on Aging Senior Companion Program

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

Senior Companion Program

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

115 N Vine St, North Platte 69101

800-662-2961

Continued on next page

Helping you and your family cope with changes that come with aging.

Helping you and your family cope with changes that come with aging.

Helping you and your family cope with changes that come with aging.

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE

Way to Stay Home Care

(ad on page 55)

15070 Chandler Rd, Omaha 68138

402-557-0639

PHARMACIES

Kohll’s Pharmacy

– 5002 Dodge St, Omaha 68132

402-553-8901

– 2915 Leavenworth St, Omaha 68105

402-342-6548

– 12741 Q St, Omaha 68137

402-895-3102

– 808 N 27th, Lincoln 68503

402-476-3342

– 403 Main St, Malvern, IA 51551

712-624-9036

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTED MEDICATIONS

FEATURED PROVIDER

Klein Senior Insurance

(ad on page 38)

707 Iowa Ave, Ste 2, Dunlap, IA 51529

402-214-2312

AARP Prescription Discount Program

800-456-2277

Iowa Drug Card

877-321-6755

Iowa Prescription Assistance Program

844-272-8379

Iowa Prescription Drug Donation Program

11100 Aurora Ave, Bldg 13, Urbandale, IA 50322

515-327-5405

Klein Senior Insurance (ad on page 38)

707 Iowa Ave, Ste 2, Dunlap, IA 51529

402-214-2312

Lilly Patient Assistance Program

800-545-6962

Medicare Prescription Drug Card

800-633-4227

Merck Patient Assistance Program

800-727-5400

National Council on Aging

571-527-3900

Nebraska Rx Card

877-321-6755

Novartis Medicare Drug Plan Assistance Line

800-620-3292

Pfizer RX Pathways

866-706-2400

Prescription Discount Card –Douglas County

877-321-2652

Rx Benefits

800-377-1614

SHIIP – Senior Health Insurance Information Program

– Iowa

1963 Bell Ave, Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50315

800-351-4664

– Nebraska

2717 S 8th St, Ste 4, Lincoln 68502

800-234-7119

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

A Simple Nest

(ad on page 41)

402-850-5660

REHABILITATION FACILITIES

Old Mill Rehabilitation (ad on page 42)

1131 Papillion Pkwy, Omaha 68154

402-934-7500

• SRES designation

• 10 years of experience

• downsizing expert

• estate sales preparation

• “white glove” service

Prairie Gate (ad on Inside Front Cover, 82) 16 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs IA 51503

712-352-6604

REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

– Lincoln

5401 South St, Lincoln 68506 402-413-3000

– Omaha

17500 Burke St, Omaha 68118 402-401-3100

DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE OF

TRANSITIONAL

• Skilled Nursing

1131 Papillion Parkway

Omaha, NE 68154

402-934-7500

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Old Mill Rehabilitation

(ad on page 42)

1131 Papillion Pkwy, Omaha 68154

402-934-7500

Prairie Gate (ad on Inside Front Cover, 82)

CARE

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

Amenities:

• Private Suites

• Private walk-in showers

• Free Guest WiFi • Beauty Salon

CountryHouse at Elkhorn (ad on page 46)

3720 George B Lake Pkwy, Elkhorn 68022

531-999-2747

CountryHouse at 70th & O (ad on page 46)

240 S 70th St, Lincoln 68510

402-421-2200

16 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs IA 51503

712-352-6604

RESPITE CARE

Astoria Senior Living & Memory Care (ad on page 46)

9220 Western Ave, Omaha 68114

402-393-7313

Aviva Woodlands (ad on page 82)

9421 Gable Pines Rd, Lincoln 68520

402-576-5414

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

CountryHouse at Council Bluffs (ad on page 46)

1831 E Kanesville, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-322-4100

CountryHouse at Old Cheney (ad on page 46)

5720 S 25th St, Lincoln 68512

402-421-1160

CountryHouse at Pine Lake (ad on page 46)

6616 S 84th St, Lincoln 68516

402-421-1300

CountryHouse at Omaha (ad on page 46)

5030 S 155th St, Omaha 68137

402-964-2060

Easter Seals Iowa

401 NE 66th Ave, Urbandale, IA 50323

515-289-1933

Easter Seals Nebraska

12565 W Center Rd, Ste 100, Omaha 68144

402-462-3031

HELP Adult Services

8522 Park Dr, Omaha 68105

402-341-6559 x 102

Iowa Dept on Aging

510 E 12th St, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-725-3333

Jewish Family Services

333 S 132nd St, Omaha 68154

402-330-2024

New Cassel Retirement Center (ad on page 82)

900 N 90th St, Omaha 68114

402-393-2277

Respite Across the Lifespan

UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute (resources only)

– 444 S 44th St, Omaha 68105

402-559-5732

Symphony Pointe (ad on page 47)

445 S 193rd Plaza, Elkhorn 68022

402-502-8577

Visiting Angels (ad on page 55)

402-917-8225

Wel-Life at Papillion (ad on page 83)

801 N Adams St, Papillion 68046

402-339-1775

REVERSE MORTGAGE INFORMATION

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

800-388-2227

US Dept of Housing Resource Center

800-225-5342

SENIOR CENTERS

DODGE COUNTY

Fremont Friendship Center 1730 W 16th St, Fremont 68025

402-727-2815

Hooper Senior Center 208 N Main St, Hooper 68031

402-654-2537

North Bend Area Senior Center 240 E 10th St, North Bend 68649

402-652-8661

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Adams Park Senior Center 3230 John Creighton Blvd, Omaha 68111

402-444-3237

Camelot Friendship Center 9270 Cady Ave, Omaha 68134

402-444-3091

Corrigan Senior Center

3819 X St, Omaha 68107

402-731-7210

Florence Senior Center

2920 Bondesson St, Omaha 68102

402-444-6333

Heartland Generations Center

2101 S 42nd St, Omaha 68105

402-552-7400

Intercultural Senior Center

5545 Center St, Omaha 68106

402-444-6529

Millard Montclair Senior Center

2304 S 135th St, Omaha 68144

402-546-1270

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SENIOR CENTERS continued

Notre Dame Housing –

Seven Oaks Senior Center

3439 State St, Omaha 68112

402-451-4477 ext 126

Ralston Senior Center

7301 Q St, Ralston 68127

402-339-4926

LANCASTER COUNTY

Asian Center

144 N 44th St, Lincoln 68503 402-477-3446

Belmont Center

1234 Judson St, Lincoln 68521

402-441-7990

Bennet Center 970 Monroe St, Bennet 68317

402-416-7693

Downtown Center

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510

402-441-7154

Firth Center

311 Nemaha St, Firth 68358

402-416-7693

Hickman Center

115 Locust St, Hickman 68372

402-416-7693

Northeast Center 6310 Platte Ave, Lincoln 68507

402-441-7151

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY

Carter Lake Senior Center 626 E Locust, Carter Lake, IA 51510 712-347-6102

Neola Senior Center

110 4th St, Neola, IA 51559

712-485-2179

Oakland Senior Center

614 Dr Van Zee Rd, Oakland, IA 51560

712-482-3353

SARPY COUNTY

Bellevue Senior Community Center 109 W 22nd Ave, Bellevue 68005

402-293-3041

Lavista Senior Center 8116 Parkview Blvd, LaVista 68128 402-331-3455

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Blair YMCA Senior Center 1278 Wilbur St Blair 68008 402-533-9622

SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS

One World Community Health Ctr 4920 S 30th St, Omaha 68107 402-734-4110

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

AARP

– Lincoln, Nebraska

301 S 13th St, Ste 201, Lincoln 68508 866-389-5651

– Omaha, Nebraska

1941 S 42nd, Ste 220, Omaha 68105 402-398-9568

Aging Partners Center

600 S 70th St, Lincoln, 68510 402-441-7070

Connections Area Agency on Aging 231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-279-6900 / 800-432-9209

Serving aging Iowans and older adults with disabilities and their family caregivers through information and

assistance, service navigation and coordination, and resources for independence.

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

– 4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

– 1730 W 16th St, Fremont 68025

402-426-9614

– 1548 Front St, Ste 201, Blair 68008

402-426-9614

ENOA’s role is to ensure that older adults have access to a continuum of services that help them to remain active, independent and in their own homes for as long as possible.

Lifelong Links – Iowa Dept on Aging

866-468-7887

To help older Iowans and caregivers learn more about long-term living services and supports available throughout the state

Outlook Enrichment

4125 S 72nd St, Omaha 68127

531-365-5051

West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

115 N Vine St, North Platte 69101

800-662-2961

Service is the number one priority of the Aging Network. From care management to legal services, we strive to have what older people need.

SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS (SRES)

A Simple Nest

(ad on page 41)

402-850-5660

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Administration

– 20 Arena Wy, Ste 1, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

866-331-9094

– 604 N 109th Ct, Omaha 68154

866-716-8299

– 100 Centennial Mall N, Rm 240, Lincoln 68508

866-593-2880

Social Security Administration

– National

800-772-1213

– Medicare Claims

800-633-4227

SOCIAL SERVICES

Access Nebraska

PO Box 2992, Omaha 68103

855-632-7633

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING RESOURCES

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Ste 240, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-279-6900 / 800-432-9209

HUD

800-225-5342

Lincoln Action Program –

Supportive Housing

210 O St, Lincoln 68508

402-471-4515

Omaha Housing Authority

1823 Harney St, Omaha 68102

402-444-6900

Discover care exclusively designed for those with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia.

“I will always be grateful for the beautiful life they gave my mom.”

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Our resort-style community has everything active seniors need to live a harmonious and well-rounded life. Conduct your days, your way with access to:

• Floor plans from studio to two-bedroom deluxe

• 20,000 square feet of common space

• Indoor pool

• Multiple dining options

• Underground parking

• Pickleball and bocce courts

• And much more

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

Al-Anon

105 S 49th St, Ste G, Omaha 68132

402-553-5033

Alcoholics Anonymous

– Council Bluffs Area

410 S 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-328-9979

– Lincoln Area 2748 S St, Lincoln 68503 402-438-5214

– Omaha Area 402-556-1880

Alzheimer’s Association

– Greater Iowa  149 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 515-440-2722

– Great Plains Chapter

3130 Jasper Ct, Lincoln 68512

402-420-2540

– Lincoln

1500 S 70th St, Ste 201, Lincoln 68506

402-502-4300

– Omaha

8790 F St, Ste 404, Omaha 68127

402-502-4301

American Cancer Society

8030 Farnam Dr, Omaha 68114

402-393-5800 / 800-227-2345

Parkinson’s Nebraska

16811 Burdette St, Ste 1, Omaha 68116

402-715-4707

American Parkinson’s Disease Association – Iowa Chapter

1200 Pleasant St, Ste E524, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-241-6379

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Ste 240, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

EveryStep Hospice –Bereavement Support

300 E Broadway, Ste 114, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-325-6802

Iowa Dept for the Blind

524 Fourth St, Des Moines, IA 50309 515-281-1333

Iowa Return to Community Program

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 800-432-9209 x.8228

Nebraska State Stroke Association

4075 East Campus Loop, Barkley Memorial Center #264, Lincoln 68583

402-472-3140

Outlook Enrichment

4125 S 72nd St, Omaha 68127

531-365-5051

United Way

211 TAX INFORMATION

AARP Tax Aide

888-227-7669

United Way 211

TELEPHONE REASSURANCE

AARP

– Lincoln, Nebraska

301 S 13th St, Ste 201, Lincoln 68508

866-389-5651

– Omaha, Nebraska

1941 S 42nd, Ste 220, Omaha 68105

402-398-9568

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6444

THRIFT STORES

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

– Main Store & Warehouse

2101 Leavenworth St, Omaha 68102

402-341-1688

– South Omaha

5037 S 24th St, Omaha, 68107

402-733-3500

– Papillion

807 Tara Plaza, Papillion, 68406

402-593-4055

– North Omaha

5505 N 90th St, Omaha, 68134

402-502-7837

TRANSPORTATION

DOUGLAS COUNTY

DAV – Disabled American Vets (To and from VA)

4515 F St, Omaha 68117

402-995-3453

ENOA Rural Transportation

4780 S 131st St Omaha 68137

888-210-1093

– Dodge County

402-721-8262

– Washington County

402-426-96142

IntelliRide Nebraska

2222 Cuming St, Omaha 68102

402-401-6999

LaVista / Ralston Special Services Van

8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista 68128

402-331-4343

Metro Senior Pass (Omaha City Bus)

2222 Cuming St, Omaha 68102

402-341-0800 x.2330

MOBY

2222 Cuming St, Omaha 68102

402-341-0800 x.2105

Share A Fare

PO Box 6253, Omaha 68106

402-827-9814

Visiting Angels

701 Galvin Rd, Bellevue 68005

402-917-8225

LANCASTER COUNTY

Aging Partners Northeast Center

6310 Platte Ave, Lincoln 68507

402-441-7151

Lancaster County Rural Transit

402-441-7031

Madonna Medical Transportation (Lincoln Residents Only)

402-413-3702

Mike’s HandyVan (Wheelchair Accessible)

402-570-1770

Continued on next page

StarTran

710 J St, Lincoln 68508

– Office

402-441-7185

– HandiVan

402-441-7109

– Low Income Monthly Bus Pass Routes & Schedule

402-476-1234

Transportation Plus of Lincoln (Wheelchair Accessible)

402-805-7975

West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

115 N Vine St, North Platte 69101

800-662-2961

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY

Council Bluffs Special Transportation Service

209 Pearl St, Ste 203, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-890-5296

SARPY COUNTY

Papillion Transportation Program

402-680-3970

National Center on Senior Transportation

866-528-6278

VETERAN BENEFITS

Assisted Living Locators

(ad on page 83)

402-926-9505

VETERAN SERVICES

Blinded Veterans Association

844-250-5180

DAV – Disabled American Vets

4515 F St, Omaha 68117

402-731-4088

Debt Management

800-827-0648

Education Benefits

888-442-4551

Health Eligibility Center

800-929-8387

Home Loans

888-827-3702

Homeless Veterans

877-424-3838

Insurance Center

800-669-8477

Iowa City VA Medical Center

601 Hwy 6 W, Iowa City, IA 52246

800-637-0128

Iowa Dept of Veteran Affairs

7105 NW 70th Ave, Camp Dodge

Bldg 3465, Johnston, IA 50131

515-252-4698

National Association of Blind Veterans

706-329-7960

Nebraska Dept of Veteran Affairs

– Central Office

301 Centennial Mall S, 4th Fl, Lincoln 68509

402-471-2458

– State Office

3800 Village Dr, Lincoln 68516

402-420-4021

Paralyzed Veterans of America

402-420-4017

Pottawattamie County

Veteran Affairs

623 6th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

712-328-5797

State Veterans Cemetery

2610 CR 57, Alliance 69301

308-763-2958

Tri-Care for Life Prescription Svcs

877-363-1303

VA Healthcare Enrollment

877-222-8387

Veterans Administration

800-827-1000

Veterans Center

3047 S 72nd St, Omaha 68124

402-346-6735

Veterans Crisis Intervention Hotline

888-899-9377

Veterans Crisis Line

800-273-8255

Veterans Health Administration

Toll-Free Hotline

877-222-8387

Veterans NE-Western Iowa

Health Care System

600 S 70th St, Lincoln 68510

402-489-3802

Veterans Service Center

605 S 10th St, Ste 373, Lincoln 68502

402-441-7361

VISION RESOURCES

American Council of the Blind

800-424-8666

American Foundation of the Blind

800-232-5463

Assistive Technology for All

3901 N 27th St, Ste 5, Lincoln 68521 531-207-2226

Eye Care America Foundation

Fighting Blindness

800-683-5555

Glaucoma Research Foundation

800-826-6693

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

800-942-0149

Iowa Dept for the Blind

524 Fourth St, Des Moines, IA 50309 515-281-1333

Lighthouse Guild

800-284-4422

Lions Club of Iowa

2300 Duff Ave, Ste 1, Ames IA 50010 641-328-0270

Nebraska Client Assistance Program (CAP)

500 S 84th St, Lincoln 68509

800-742-7594

Nebraska Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired

1313 Farnam St, Omaha 68102 402-471-3009

North American Resource Line for Braille

800-272-4553

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VISION RESOURCES continued

Omaha Sunrise Lions Club

19293 Seward Plaza, Lincoln 68022

402-334-1924

OneSight

888-935-4589

Outlook Enrichment

4125 S 72nd St, Omaha 68127

531-365-5051

Prevent Blindness America

800-331-2020

Radio Talking Book Service

(ad on page 12)

7101 Newport Ave, Ste 205, Omaha, 68152

402-572-3003

Recorded Magazines

888-724-6423

The Vision Council of America

703-548-4560

VISION SERVICES

Outlook Enrichment

4125 S 72nd St, Omaha 68127

531-365-5051

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

FEATURED PROVIDER

Endless Journey Hospice

(ad on page 63)

10831 Old Mill Rd, Ste 400 Omaha 68154

402-800-8145

AARP

– Lincoln, Nebraska

301 S 13th St, Ste 201, Lincoln 68508

866-389-5651

– Omaha, Nebraska

1941 S 42nd, Ste 220, Omaha 68105

402-398-9568

Aging Partners NeighborLNK

555 S 9th St, Lincoln 68508

402-441-7575

Alzheimer’s Association

– Lincoln

1500 S 70th St, Ste 201, Lincoln 68506

402-502-4300

– Omaha

8790 F St, Ste 404, Omaha 68127

402-502-4300

Center For People in Need

3901 N 27th, Ste 1, Lincoln 68521

402-476-4357

Connections Area Agency on Aging

231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

800-432-9209

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging –Volunteer Services

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536

Food Bank for the Heartland

10525 J St, Omaha 68127

402-331-1213

Food Bank of Lincoln

1221 Kingbird Rd, Lincoln 68521

402-466-8170

Foster Grandparent Program –Council Bluffs

300 W Broadway, Ste 240, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-328-2540

Foster Grandparent Program

– Omaha

4780 S 131st St, Omaha 68105

402-444-6536

Heartland United Way

1441 N Webb Rd, Grand Island 68803

308-382-2675

HELP Adult Services

8522 Park Dr, Omaha NE 68105

402-341-6559 x.102

Iowa Senior Games

1421 S Bell Ave, Ste 104, Ames, IA 50010

515-292-3251

Jewish Family Services

333 S 132nd St, Omaha 68154

402-913-3570

Lincoln Parks & Recreation

3131 O St, Ste 300, Lincoln 68510

402-441-8267

Nebraska Appleseed

941 O St, Ste 920, Lincoln 68508

402-438-8853

Nebraska Senior Games

2005 1st Ave, Kearney 68848

308-233-3229

Omaha Parks & Recreation

1819 Farnam St, Rm 701, Omaha 68183

402-444-6733

Parkinson’s Nebraska

16811 Burdette St, Ste 1, Omaha 68116

402-715-4707

RSVP – Retired Senior Volunteer Program

4780 S 132nd St, Omaha 68137

402-444-6536 x1024

Senior Corps

800-942-2677

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

2101 Leavenworth St, Omaha 68102

402-346-5445

Volunteers Assisting Seniors

1941 S 42nd St, Ste 312, Omaha 68105

402-444-6617

Wish of a Lifetime

303-954-9144

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCIES

Non Medical Home Care Definitions

24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to ‘around the clock treatment’ in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CARE –

Non-skilled care provided for clients with memory issues includes but not limited to establishing a routine, reminders for activities for daily

living, rerouting if necessary and assistance with sleep issues or ‘sun downing’. By using creativity and caregiving skills, you can adapt routines and activities as needs change.

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.

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HOMEMAKER/COMPANION –

Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companion-ship 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.

STATE REGISTRATION – Placement agencies are registered with the

state. Registration ensures that placement agencies are adhering to certain minimum standards such as background checks for caregivers and insurance requirements for agencies and caregivers.

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. ~

Home Health Care Definitions

24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “around the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

24 HOUR ON CALL – 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.

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.

HOSPICE – Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.

HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV)

chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.

MED-ALERT – Company offers a pendant or home alert system that notifies staff that user is in distress and needs immediate assistance.

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.

PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications.

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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,

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

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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

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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, allowing 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. ~

Hospice Care Definitions

HOSPICE Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives

with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.

Services Provided:

N-NURSE – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates

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the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family teaching as needed

SW-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

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Embracing Authenticity

How would it feel to walk through the world and be fully accepted for who you are? In all sectors of our work and lives we interact with others; connection is one of the greatest gifts of being human.

Within each interaction we can validate, learn and value one another. We can be intentional with the words we use and respond with empathy. The foundation of embracing an individual’s authenticity is love. From there it is helpful to understand the meaning of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Diversity empowers people by respecting and appreciating life experiences and beliefs. The way our differences add to perspectives, world views, and those we encounter throughout our journey in life.

Equity recognizes that we do not all start from the same place socially, economically, or physically. It acknowledges adjustments need to be made for imbalances.

Inclusion allows everyone to feel valued and respected as an individual. A space where different groups

and perspectives are integrated into an environment.

Infusing these values into hospice care allows others to be fully seen and accepted in their divine humanity as they complete the transition from this life. Authenticity should be the standard of care for those we serve and lead. You may be asking; how do I begin this practice? It starts with being authentic about who you are. When we are our true selves, we allow others to show up fully and thrive in their gifts and talents. When humans are honored and held with respect it is felt throughout an organization, a community and life.

As you walk through this world, my encouragement is that you greet each other from a place of love and acceptance. That you see the divine humanity in each individual and honor them. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Heather Holmes, Chief Product Officer with Endless Journey Hospice she can be reached at 402-208-4091 or by email at heather@endlessjourney. com. See ad on page 63.

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individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s private residence, 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. 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.

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. It also is given when more help 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 – 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.

AROMATHERAPY – Uses plant materials and aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering one’s mood, cognitive, psychological or physical well-being. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

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. 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

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HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS

determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients.

IN-PATIENT CARE – These hospices offer full hospice services in their on-campus unit or building. The patient moves into the inpatient care facility to receive

their hospice services rather than in the patients’ home setting.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPY

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Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light hands-on approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to, massage therapy has

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become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

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 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.

PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. 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.

PALLIATIVE CARE – Specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness – whatever the prognosis. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.

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 terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. 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.

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. ~

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.

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.

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.

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

INDEPENDENT LIVING is usually apartment style communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services. Many but not all are wheelchair accessible.

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.

LONG-TERM CARE – Chronic, custodial care provided on an on-going basis

MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transition 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.

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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.

REHABILITATION AND THERAPY –

Many skilled nursing facilities offer restorative and rehabilitative physical and occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. Short-term rehabilitation services may be provided to individuals with diagnoses such as joint replacements, stroke, etc. Long-term rehab may also be provided for permanent residents of the facility who have chronic or progressive illnesses. Occupational therapy services in this setting are generally reimbursed by Medicare Part A for short-term, acute care clients; Medicare Part B for long-term residents who require skilled services and have medically necessary need for rehab; and often by private insurance, Medicaid, or private pay for younger clients.

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

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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 –

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/Demen-

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When It’s Time to Have the Difficult Conversation

Parents often struggle to communicate with their children about a decision to consider a move to a senior living community.

Children of aging parents find themselves facing the challenge of talking to a loved one about one day moving from home to a community. Talking with a parent can be a difficult conversation. Many people hear “retirement community” and think nursing home, even though that is not the senior living community of today.

Before broaching the subject of a move, write down concerns you have for your parents. For example, are they safe in their home environment or have they been making errors with their medications? Educate yourself on senior living options to get an idea of the best fit for your loved ones. The more you learn, the better prepared you will be for the conversation.

Create a few conversation starters that will help you ease into the discussion. Bringing up the subject of a retirement community can be the hardest part. Ask about their experiences and feelings about living at home. What are your worries about staying in your home? Do you feel safe and secure? Do you ever feel lonely or isolated? What would it feel like not to maintain your current home?

This is not a conversation to have over the phone. Choose a time and place that is relaxed and free from interruptions. Begin the conversation by asking a few questions and listen to the responses which will include their feelings, thoughts, concerns and fears. Be empathetic and caring. Make sure to stress that the decision is their decision.

Making a move to a senior living community is one of the most difficult decisions seniors will ever make. With preparation and patience and having the difficult conversation, the next step might be planning a move to embark on the next chapter for a loved one! ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Ginger Apprich, Community Relations Director for Ovation. She can be reached at ginger.apprich@ovationbyavamere.com or 402-999-7900. See ad on 75 and Back Cover.

How to Start a Heart-to-Heart Conversation About Assisted Living

Are you concerned about your older adult parent in their current home environment? Their house may have served them well for years but now limits them. Exploring assisted living as an option may improve their quality of life and support their needs.

How do you start the heart-toheart about living options and support? “Find out what’s going on in their life and listen carefully,” says Amy Muller, Housing Advisor at Prairie Gate, a Presbyterian Homes & Services community. “It’s crucial to keep your parent in the ‘driver’s seat’ so that they are making the decisions about their life.”

Ask your parent what it takes to maintain their house. Find out how much space in the house they use, how well they navigate its interior or go in and out freely and safely.

Educate yourself and expand your parent’s understanding of assisted living so that assumptions about “the old folks’ home” don’t become obstacles. Far from being a nursing home, assisted living offers an apartment setting complemented by supportive services including housekeeping, meals and personal care.

Your parent may fear losing their independence if they leave their

home. “Assisted living residents make their own decisions and continue to lead their life the way they wish,” Amy assures. “Your parent will organize their own day with the freedom to come and go as they please.” she says.

Showing is better than telling. Touring an assisted living community give you and your parent a firsthand look. “The most successful moves are made by seniors, with the support of their grown children, who have planned, researched and seen the choices available and know what they want,” said Amy.

Change is hard, so be prepared to provide emotional support to your parent and be patient. The goal is to help your parents adapt to their changing situation as they age and support the best possible quality of life in the best living environment for them today and for the future.~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Amy Muller, Housing Advisor for Prairie Gate. Contact Amy 712-3526604 or amuller@preshomes.org. See ad page 82.

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tia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision.

SHORT-TERM CARE – Acute care provided on a short term basis.

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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.

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LANCASTER COUNTY, NE (cont’d)

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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. ~

ADDITIONAL ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

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DOUGLAS

ADDITIONAL ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES (cont’d)

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LANCASTER COUNTY, NE (cont’d)

LANCASTER COUNTY, NE (cont’d)

ADDITIONAL MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

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ADDITIONAL MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

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MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING

ADDITIONAL MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES (cont’d)

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The Independence House at Coddington

The Independence House at Mandarin

The Independence House at Northview Gardens

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, IA

SARPY COUNTY, NE

Hillcrest Country Estates Grand Lodge

Hillcrest Mable Rose

Hillcrest Silver Ridge

The Brant Senior Living

ADDITIONAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

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POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY,

Among the over 25 designations that Realtors can earn to increase their skills, proficiency, and knowledge, is there one that focuses on working with seniors?

Why You Should Hire A Realtor Who Is A Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

YES, there is! Every senior home seller and buyer should know about the SRES label, which stands for Seniors Real Estate Specialist. SRES agents are well versed in the areas of retirement, downsizing, and more. At a minimum, the training an SRES certified agent receives includes:

n Understanding the key life stages, viewpoints, and transitions for the 50+ age demographic

n The downsizing options available in the community

n Recognizing how to replicate and adapt the new home for the comfort and safety of a senior Hiring a quality real estate agent to help you with any transaction is very important. But for seniors that have specific needs and life circumstances, having an SRES-certified agent is even more vital.~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Lisa Hubschman, Realtor, SRES. She is also the owner of A Simple Nest, LLC and can be reached at 402-8505660 or Lisa@a-simple-nest.com. See ad on page 41.