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CAREGIVER SERVICES Meal Prep & Med Reminders Homemaker Services Pediatric Care Private Duty Nursing Catastrophic Care All employees undergo a fingerprint background check and are throughly trained.

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Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care has six Memory Care Cottages. Each cottage serves a specific population of Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents. Residents are assessed for a cottage where they will thrive in a home-like setting with others that have similar cognitive and social skills.

Offering on-site Therapy Services

8905 OCEAN SPRINGS RD, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564

228-215-0521

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Mental and physical health are important at every stage of life. If you or a loved one are experiencing behavioral or emotional issues, the senior care team at Merit Health Biloxi is here to help. Our program provides short-term, compassionate inpatient treatment designed specifically for older adults in a warm and supportive atmosphere. The care team begins with a physical and mental health assessment, working with the patient and family to develop an individualized plan of care.

Services include: • Psychiatrist and therapist sessions • Group therapy • Patient and family education • Medication management

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care Light housekeeping Meal preparation Transportation Personal care Accept private pay, long-term insurance, VA benefits

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601-426-6333

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228-334-5304

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Dear Readers of Southeast Mississippi Once again, beginning our 22nd year, we present the Seniors Blue Book of Southeast Mississippi. Our mission remains the same as when we started: To provide needed information to senior citizens to promote self-reliance, an enhanced quality of life, and dignity in aging. There are many services and benefits available to seniors, however many are not easy to find. The Seniors Blue Book overcomes that problem with its alphabetical listing of community resources, and its comprehensive listing of senior housing and home health listings. When you need assistance, consider the medical and residential services advertised in the

Blue Book. If your medical team prescribes Home Health services, a walker or wheelchair, insist on those listed in the Blue Book. They advertise so you can have this asset in your hands at this time. They are good people!

Paying it Forward 2022, and Thanks When Carolan and I began this Seniors Blue Book in early 2001, I would have never thought that it would be such a rewarding project. I could not have imagined the importance of our mission, nor the continuing gratitude we receive for producing this resource directory. After all this time, 21 years, we still get calls from senior citizens who discover and “use” the Blue Book. I say “use” instead of “read” because it’s not a magazine,

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Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors. The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2022.

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All thanks go to our sponsors who advertise and make this possible. They know the value of the exposure and visibility they receive from their ads. Thanks also goes to the citizens of our Coastal and Pine Belt communities for embracing our project and using the Book to help themselves and others they care for. Thanks also goes to healthcare professionals including home health nurses, aides, social workers, hospital case managers, hospice caregivers, and senior housing associates who continually ask for copies to better serve their clientele. Thanks to the many local citizens who call us for more copies. I also thank the U.S. Postal Service for providing Regional Rate shipments at an affordable rate. Why? Because our market area covers 9900 square miles. We mail approximately 5,100 books to 140 locations annually that we couldn’t possibly cover in less than 4 weeks, with twenty tanks of gas, and 80 hours of driving. Most important is the beginning, 21 years ago, when Marion Hersch put her trust in us, taught us, and made this start-up business possible

for us to “pay forward” to those in need of valuable information. Furthermore, it takes a reliable team of graphics artists to create such beautiful ads. We owe many thanks to Bernadette de Isaza in Orlando, and Michele James in Virginia Beach. They are truly creative artists, not just graphic mechanics, and have always been quickly available when the rush is on. Now, it’s time to transfer this responsibility to another who can better serve the community by taking this Seniors Blue Book to a higher level of benefit to the community. We thank God for the health,

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stamina, and purpose we have to keep doing this at our ages. I reached “the big 80” last year; now it’s time to “pay forward” in other ways. Who would have thought we’d get old? Best regards to all, Thad and Carolan Anderson, Publishers Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Mental andMerit physical health are Health Biloxi important at every stage of life.

Senior Care

If you or a loved one are experiencing behavioral or emotional issues, the senior care team at Merit Health Biloxi is here to help. Our program provides short-term, compassionate inpatient treatment designed specifically for older adults in a warm and supportive atmosphere. The care team begins with a physical and mental health assessment, working with the patient and family to develop an individualized plan of care.

Learn more about them on page 3.

Services include: • Psychiatrist and therapist sessions • Group therapy • Patient and family education • Medication management

For more information or a confidential assessment, call 228-231-9223. MeritBiloxiMentalHealth.com

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How to use this Guide Publisher's Letter and Contact Information Advertiser Index

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 20 22 23 23 24 24 30 30 33 35 38 39 39 41 41

Adult Day Care Associations for Specific Illnesses Care Coordination Consumer Affairs/Legal County Health Departments Dental Resources Diabetic Supplies Disability Resources Elder Abuse Elder Law Emergency Management Emergency Response Systems Employment Opportunities Estate Planning Financial Assistance Financial Services and Planning Food Resources Hearing Resources Hospice Hospital Programs for Seniors Hospitals and Clinics Insurance and Insurance Counseling Libraries Medicare/Medicaid Mental Health Services and Counseling Pharmacies Prescription Assistance Rehabilitation Facilities Rehabilitation Hospitals Respite Care

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES Senior Activities and Entertainment Senior Centers Senior Organizations and Services Social Security Support Services Transportation Veteran Centers and Services Vision Resources Volunteer Opportunities Websites for Seniors HOME HEALTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL SERVICES Home Health & Personal Care Definitions Home Medical Equipment & Supplies Home Health / Personal Care Agencies Comparison Grid Kare In Home Health Services

SENIOR HOUSING Housing Definitions Independent Living/Retirement Communities Comparison Grid Assisted Living/Alzheimer’s Communities Comparison Grid Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid Housing Authority

FEATURE ARTICLES Paying it Forward When Is The Right Time to Stop Driving? Medicare 2022 “In a Nutshell”

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

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RESPITE CARE Respite Care is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care. Listed are agencies providing this service in residence. See Housing pages 80-87.

Comfort Keepers

(ad on page 67) (Gulf Coast and Hattiesburg) 228-867-9700 / 601-296-6300

community resources and services

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS In this listing you will find organizations, services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities. You will find a complete list of senior centers on pages 45-46. BALLROOM DANCING USA Dance Inc 601-928-2696

Healing Touch Home Care (ad on page 59) 228-863-6002

BOCCE Woolmarket Prime of Life Center 228-396-3228

Home Instead

(ad on page 65) 228-818-6110 / 601-261-2114

CHAIR EXERCISES

Interactive Patient Care Attendant Services

Leisure Services City of Gulfport 228-243-2914

(ad on page xxx) 228-284-1711 / 504-944-0053

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES For 50 yrs. & older, offers health screenings, luncheon-lectures, “mini-classes,” new computer classes, traveling, & more.

Kare In Home P D N (ad on pages 50-51) 228-604-4550

Nursing Management Inc (ad on page 1) 228-385-9196 / 800-448-3634

MS Gulf Coast Community College Lifelong Learning Institute – George County 601-766-6421 – Harrison / Jackson Counties 228-896-2549 – Stone County 601-528-8931

Oxford Health Care (ad on page 6) 800-664-8031

Right At Home

(ad on page 57) 228-255-9225 / 601-426-6333

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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...

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 601-264-2780 USM Hattiesburg, association of men and women 50 years and older, learning first for the love of learning.

Praetorian Health Services (ad on page 66) 228-314-1290 / 855-705-5338

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HOMEMAkER SERVICES SOCIAL wORkER IV THERApy wOUNd CARE pALLIATIVE / HOSpICE SkILLEd NURSING

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877-999-1974

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877-999-1974

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camellia home health – columbia

877-999-1974

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877-999-1974

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camellia home health – lucedale

877-999-1974

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camellia home health – magee

877-999-1974

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877-999-1974

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877-999-1974

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877-999-1974

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228-867-9700 866-936-1303

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601-296-6300 866-936-1303

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Forrest general homecare – hattiesburg

601-288-4344 800-844-4663

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601-792-8574 800-848-5861

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601-796-5623 800-848-5874

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601-740-2201 855-405-9007

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*COUNTIES: Covington-CO / Forrest-FO / George-GE / Greene-G / Hancock-HN / Harrison-HR / Jackson-JA / Jeff Davis- JD / Jones-JO / Lamar-LA / Lawrence-Lw / Marion-MA / Orleans-OR / Pearl River- PR / Perry-PE / Stone-ST / Smith-SM / Walthall-Wl / Wayne-WA **PAYMENTS: Medicaid-MCD / Medicare-MCR / Private Pay-P ***THERAPIES: S=Speech / P=Physical / O=Occupational / R=Respiratory Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com Continued on next page

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HOME HEALTH CARE

This section features Home Health Care. Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

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ASSISTED ASSISTED LIVING LIVING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITIES

COVINGTON COUNTY Covington ridge Place AL, 100 Covington ridge Pl, Collins 39428

FORREST / LAMAR COUNTY Alden Pointe, 2 Courtland Dr, Hattiesburg 39402

The Claiborne

601-909-2385

$3,145

Country Comfort, Petal 39465

601-545-7603

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Emeritus at Forrest Park

601-271-2177

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Emeritus at Pine Meadow, 107 Fox Chase Dr, Hattiesburg 39402

601-271-8480

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Hartford Place, 705 Hall Ave, Hattiesburg 39401

601-545-8333

Call

Magnolia Place AL, 4901 Hwy 589, Sumrall 39482

601-758-0600

Call

Provision Living at Hattiesburg, 217 Methodist Blvd, Hattiesburg

601-329-2030

Call

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Windham House of Hattiesburg, 37 Hillcrest Dr, 39402

601-264-0058

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200 Whispering Pines Blvd, Hattiesburg 39401

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GEORGE / GREENE COUNTY Amelia’s Garden, 145 Mill St, Lucedale

601 947 0202

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Eva’s Place, 258 Vestry rd, Perkinston 39573

601-945-5053

Call

Smith Manor, 15255 Hwy 613, Lucedale 39452

601-947-7796

Call

Sparrow Hills Assisted Living, 4285 Beaver Dam rd, Lucedale 39452

601-766-9106

Call

HANCOCK COUNTY

Dunbar Village 725 Dunbar Ave, Bay St Louis 39520

228-466-3099

Call

228-493-3024

$1,400

IBC

228-255-4832

Call

EZ Living residential Services, 16076 Fire Dept rd, Kiln, 39556

Woodland Village Nursing and Rehab

HARRISON COUNTY Armed Forces retirement Home, 1800 Beach Dr, Gulfport 39507

800-422-9988

Chapman Oaks PCH, 210 roberts Ave, Long Beach 39560

The Cove Assisted Living, Seashore Highlands 12170 Highland Way, Gulfport 39503

Call

228-868-7199

Call

228-831-7000

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SENIOR HOUSING

First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 3 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

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ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone. For additional day care resources see Housing on pages 76-84.

Area Agency on Aging All Counties 800-444-8014

Community Development, Inc. (Leakesville, Richton) 601-788-2599 Five County Senior Center 1027 2nd St, Prentiss 601-792-8375 Golden Touch Adult Day Care 6050 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-336-7405

Gulf Shores Adult Day Care

(ad on page 13) 2301 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1723

Harrison County Senior Resources Agency 228-896-0214 Lyman Senior Center – Gulfport, Lyman 14592 County Farm Rd, Gulfport 228-832-2606 Magnolia Place for Seniors – Ellisville 601-649-7921 Marion Park for Seniors 200 W Lafayette, Columbia 601-731-9421 Open Wings Outreach Center 219 Partnership Wy, Columbia 601-633-5177 12 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES Organizations that perform advocacy and support roles and inform the public about the latest research developments. Alzheimer’s Association – MS Chapter 800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Mississippi 228-236-7211 American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 American Council for the Blind 800-424-8666 American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383 American Heart Association of Mississippi 800-451-3744 American Kidney Funds 800-638-8299 American Liver Foundation 800-223-0179 American Lung Association 800-586-4872 American Parkinson’s Disease Association 800-223-2732 American Stroke Association 800-553-6321 Arthritis Foundation MS Chapter 601-853-7556 Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116 Family Caregiver Support Program 800-444-8014 Continued on page 14

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Area Agency on Aging 228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014

Lupus Foundation of America 800-558-0121

Better Business Bureau 800-987-8280

National Osteoporosis Foundation 800-223-9994

Disabilities: LIFE (Living Independent For Everyone) 228-388-2401 / 601-583-2108

United Ostomy Association 800-826-0826

Fraud Hotline 800-299-6905

U.S. Food & Drug Administration 888-463-6332

Health Help Mississippi 877-314-3843

CARE COORDINATION Care management agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in–home care, or other services based on needs assessment and an individualized care plan. Area Agency on Aging – Mississippi Access to Care 228-868-2311 / 844-822-4622

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 19) 228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

Help At Home

(ad on Inside Front Cover) All Counties 800-664-8031

Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1) 228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196

CONSUMER AFFAIRS / LEGAL Government and non-profit organizations that provide consumer information or legal advice. 14 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

Legal Line (M-F 12-2pm) 800-682-6423 MS Center for Legal Services (George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River & Stone Counties) 228-896-9148 / 877-664-0238 MS Center for Legal Services (Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry & Wayne Counties) 601-545-2950 / 800-498-1804 MS State Attorney General & Consumer Protection 800-281-4418 MS Volunteer Lawyers Project 800-682-0047

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS Mississippi State Dept of Health 866-458-4948 – Covington County, Collins 601-765-4291 – Forrest County, Hattiesburg 601-583-0291 – George County, Lucedale 601-947-4217 – Greene County, Leakesville 601-394-2389

– Hancock County, Bay St. Louis 228-467-4510 – Harrison County 228-863-1036 – Jackson County, Ocean Springs 228-872-4861 – Jackson County, Pascagoula 228-762-1117 – Jefferson Davis County, Prentiss 601-792-5135 – Jones County, Ellisville 601-426-3258 – Lamar County, Purvis 601-794-1055 – Marion County, Columbia 601-736-2676 – Pearl River County, Carriere 601-798-6212 – Perry County, New Augusta 601-964-3288 – Stone County, Wiggins 601-928-5293 – Wayne County, Waynesboro 601-735-2351

DENTAL RESOURCES

Bethesda Free Clinic

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Hattiesburg Cmnty Dental Center 68 Old Airport Rd 601-583-4800 Pearl River Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic 601-554-5509 SE MS Rural Health Initiative 601-450-4970

DIABETIC SUPPLIES

Kare In Home Medical Equipment (ad on Back Cover) 228-896-7660

DISABILITY RESOURCES ADA (American with Disabilities) Information Line 800-514-0301 / 800-514-0383 TTY Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT Resource Center 800-949-4232 / 800-949-4232 TTY Arc of MS 228-497-1035

(ad on page 16) 6912 N Washington Ave, St Martin 228-818-9191

Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities 800-721-7255 / 800-721-7255 TTY

Coastal Family Health Center – 15024 MLK Blvd, Gulfport 228-863-9781 – 715 Division St, Biloxi 228-374-4993

Dept of Rehabilitation Workshop 228-897-7616

Donated Dental Services of Mississippi 800-366-3640

Institute for Disability Studies University of So MS – Hattiesburg 601-266-5163 / 888-671-0051 TTY

Greene Area Medical Extenders Leakesville 601-394-2640

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Disability Connection – MS Gulf Coast 228-604-4020

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DISABILITY RESOURCES continued Life of Mississippi (Living Independence for Everyone) – Biloxi 228-388-2401 – Hattiesburg 601-583-2108 MS Dept of Rehab Services (Provides Technology-Related services and devices) 800-443-1000 Office of Vocational Rehab (Provides resources for going back to work) 228-575-3798

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION Government and non-profit agencies which advocate for or protect seniors from abuse in housing, financial matters, and physical harm.

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Dept of Human Service / Family Service – Covington County, 601-765-5005 – Forrest County, 601-554-4354 – George County, 601-947-0230 – Greene County, 601-394-2731 – Hancock County, 228-467-4100 – Harrison County, 228-897-5790 – Jackson County, 228-769-3444 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206 – Jones County, 601-426-2266 – Lamar County , 601-794-1080 – Marion County, 601-736-6044 – Pearl River County , 601-798-9585 – Perry County, 601-964-8378 – Stone County, 601-928-2510 – Wayne County, 601-735-6254 MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence 800-898-3234

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Ombudsman Program 228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014 State of MS Complaints for Health Facilities 800-227-7308 ELDER LAW

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 19) 228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

All Ways Caring

(ad on page 64) 866-737-2273 / 228-388-6296

Amada Senior Care

(ad on page 58) – Caregivers 601-864-3752 / 228-254-3071

Cas Care

(ad on page 58) – Caregivers 228 563-8951

Covenant Caregivers (ad on page 63) 601-856-5660

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

MS Elderly Hotline Adult Protective Svcs 800-222-8000

Grove Transit (Drivers) – Covington County, 601-765-6687 866-331-6004 – Forrest County, 601-544-5911 Help At Home – George County, 601-947-7557 (ad on Inside Front Cover) – Greene County, 601-394-5627 – Caregivers – Hancock County, 228-466-8320 800-664-8031 – Harrison County, 228-865-4002 – Jackson County, 228-769-3111 Home Instead Senior Care – Jefferson Davis County, 601-736-9627 (ad on page 65) – Jones County, 601-649-3535 – Caregivers – Lamar County, 601-794-5378 800-311-0855 / 601-261-2114 – Marion County, 601-736-9627 Nursing Management, Inc. – Pearl River County, 601-795-3058 (ad on page 1) – Perry County, 601-964-8370 – Caregivers – Stone County, 601-928-3077 228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196 – Wayne County, 601-735-2192 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS Personal medical alert products and home alarm systems activated by pushing a button. Acadian On Call 800-259-1234 All Counties

Right At Home Homecare (ad on page 4) – Caregivers 228-255-9225 / 601-426-6333

Salus Home Care (ad on page 62) – Caregivers 228-207-2515

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Senior Community Service Employ (All Counties) 800-444-8014 WIN (Workforce Investment Network) Job Center Job Placement, WIA Services, Veterans Services, TAA, Job Corps and On-The-Job Training – Covington County, 601-765-8381 – Forrest County, 601-584-1202 – George County, 228-762-4713 – Greene County, 228-762-4713 – Hancock County, 228-466-5041 – Harrison Cnty (Biloxi), 228-388-7997 – H arrison Cnty (Gulfport), 228-897-6900 – Jackson County , 228-762-4713 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-765-8381 – Jones County, 601-399-4000 – Lamar County, 601-584-1202 – Marion County, 601-736-2628 – Pearl River County, 601-798-3472 – Perry County, 601-584-1202 – Stone County, 228-897-6900 – Wayne County, 601-399-4000 ESTATE PLANNING

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 19) 228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

American Red Cross 866-438-4636 Back Bay Rescue Mission – Biloxi (Food pantry, men’s clothing, Prescription assistance, utility bill & rent, mortgage) 228-432-0301 Catholic Social Service 228-702-2137 Catholic Social Service – Hattiesburg (Utilities / Money Mgmt) 601-261-5320 Christian Care Ministry – Picayune (Emergency Assistance) 601-799-3593 Christian Services, Inc. (Past due Utility) 601-582-5683 GC Community Action Agency (Energy Assistance & Weatherization) – George County, 601-947-7426 – Greene County, 601-394-2942 – Hancock County, 228-467-0158 – Harrison County, 228-865-4375 – Stone County, 601-928-5044 Jackson County Civic Action (Energy Assistance) 228-769-3292 LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) 800-356-6429 Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121

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MS Dept of Human Services Division of Family Services – Covington County, 601-765-5005 – Forrest County, 601-554-4354 – George County, 601-947-0230 – Greene County, 601-394-2731 – Hancock County, 228-467-4100 – Harrison County, 228-897-5790 – Jackson County, 228-769-3445 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206 – Jones County, 601-426-2266 – Lamar County, 601-794-1080 – Marion County, 601-736-6044 – Pearl River County, 601-795-4507 – Perry County, 601-964-8378 – Stone County, 601-928-2510 – Wayne County, 601-735-6254 MS Dept of Human Services Economic Assistance (Temporary Assistance) – Covington County, 601-765-6585 – Forrest County, 601-554-4350 – George County, 601-947-7551 – Greene County, 601-394-2362 – Hancock County, 228-467-4565 – Harrison County, 228-897-5600 – Jackson County, 228-769-3275 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206 – Jones County, 601-426-1200 – Lamar County, 601-794-1050 – Marion County, 601-736-6383 – Pearl River County, 601-795-4507 – Perry County, 601-964-8374 – Stone County, 601-928-4996 – Wayne County, 601-735-4752

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Multi County Community Energy Assistance – Wayne County 601-735-3470 PRVO (Energy, Rent & Mtg Assistance) – Covington County, 601-765-4871 – Forrest County, 601-545-2101 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-5356 – Jones County, 601-428-3172 – Lamar County, 601-794-8387 – Marion County, 601-736-6077 – Pearl River County, 601-403-2288 – Perry County, 601-964-8231 Salvation Army MS Coast Area Command 228-374-8301 – Gulfport, 228-868-1188 – Hattiesburg, 601-544-3684 – Laurel, 601-428-4232 – Lucedale, 601-766-3577 – Pascagoula, 228-762-7222 – Waynesboro, 601-735-0792 FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING Financial service firms devote all or part of their practice to assisting seniors with their financial planning, insurance claims, bank reconciliation, bill payment, income tax prep-aration, and preparing medical insurance claims. Certified financial planners and elder law attorneys may be listed in this topic.

Mayhone Elder Law Center, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 19) 800-875-7059 / 228-215-1223

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FOOD RESOURCES Sliding scale or income qualifying food resources for seniors and also list of congregate meal sites. CONGREGATE MEALS Area Agency on Aging 800-444-8014 Hattiesburg Christian Services Center (Soup Kitchen) 601-582-5683 Loaves & Fishes – Biloxi (Community Kitchen) 228-436-6172 PRVO – Arco Lane 433 Arco Ln, Laurel 601-426-9009 –C olumbia Senior Center 1060 Hwy 13 S, Columbia 601-731-2377 –R aine Street Senior Center 504 Raine St, Poplarville 601-795-7757 – S t. Matthew Senior Center 2301 James Thomas St, Picayune 601-798-6358 Senior Center Congregate Meals – Collins, 601-765-4491 – Long Beach, 228-868-7517 – Lucedale, 601-947-2162 – Lyman, 228-832-2606 – Moss Point, 228-769-3292 – North Gulfport, 228-868-8416 – Ocean Springs, 228-872-3653

– Pass Christian/Delisle, 228-255-4757 – Picayune, 601-798-9892 – Poplarville, 601-795-0871 – Prentiss, 601-792-8375 – Purvis, 601-794-6772 – Saucier, 228-832-5835 FOOD PANTRIES Area Agency on Aging (All Counties) 800-444-8014 – Gulf Coast 228-868-2326 Brother’s Keeper Ministries (Pearl River only) 601-795-3173 Christian Food Mission, Inc. (Jones County) 601-428-0136 Christian Svcs, Inc. – Angel Food Ministries (Hattiesburg) 601-582-5683 Feeding the Gulf Coast 877-833-2550 Food Stamps (See Financial Assistance MS Dept of Human Scvs) Hancock County Human Resources Agency 228-466-4353 Harrison County Human Resources Agency 228-896-0214 Home Delivered Meals – Meals On Wheels (Biloxi) 228-896-0214

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Jackson County Human Resources Agency 228-769-3292

National Hearing Aid Bank / Hear Now 800-648-4327

Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121

Caption Call (telephone visual device) 877-557-2227

Salvation Army – Gulfport 228-868-1188 – Lucedale 601-766-3577 – Pascagoula 228-762-7222 Twelve Baskets – Gulfport 228-822-0836 Valley Pack 800-444-8014 ($97 per month, 20 meals) MEALS ON WHEELS Area Agency on Aging (All Counties) 800-444-8014 – Gulf Coast 228-868-2311

HEARING RESOURCES Better Hearing Institute / Hearing Help Line 800-327-9355 de l’ Epee Deaf Center 1450 North St, Gulfport 228-897-2280 / 228-897-2280 TTY International Hearing Society 800-521-5247 Mississippi Relay (captioned telephone service) Teresa.Burns@sprint.com 601-936-5012 / 601-709-4624 (TTY)

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.

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(Hattiesburg) 601-288-2500

Canon Hospice (ad on page 34) Gulf Coast 228-575-6251

Forrest General Hospice (ad on page 59) – H attiesburg (Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Perry, Smith, Stone, Walthall & Wayne Counties) 601-288-2500 / 800-844-8797 – Picayune (Pearl River County) 601-358-0025 / 800-844-8797

Hospice of Light

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(ad on Back Cover) (Allcounties except Jackson) 601-336-7855 / 228-220-0438

Senior Circle – Merit Health Wesley – Hattiesburg 601-268-8192

Notre Dame Hospice

Senior Circle – Memorial Stone County Hospital 601-928-6700

(ad page 25) – ( Mississippi Gulf Coast) 228-687-1385 – ( Central Mississippi) 601-247-2048

St. Joseph Hospice

(ad page 24) – ( Mississippi Gulf Coast) 228-865-7897 – ( Pine Belt) 601-261-2515

SeniorExtra – Merit Health Biloxi 228-432-1571

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Trusting in God’s Grace

Serving People of All Faiths

(228) 687-1385 Hospice is a Choice. Ask for Us by Name.

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Forrest General Hospital (ad on page 59) 6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-288-7000

Hattiesburg Family Health Center 66 Old Airport Rd, Hattiesburg 601-544-7500 Merit Health Wesley 5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg 601-268-8000 Regency / Select Hospital 4th Fl, Forrest General Hosp, Hattiesburg 601-288-8517 SE MS Rural Health 5488 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-545-8700 VA Outpatient Clinic 5003 Hardy St, Tower B, Ste 402, Hattiesburg 601-296-3530 GEORGE COUNTY Coastal Family Health Clinic 11231 Old Hwy 63, Ste C-1, Lucedale 601-947-8268 Community Medical Center 92 W Ratliff St, Lucedale 601-947-8181 George Regional Health System 859 Winter St, Lucedale 601-947-3161

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Coastal Family Health Clinic State Line Medical Center 52 Kennedy St, State Line 601-848-7912 Greene County Hospital 1017 Jackson Ave, Leakesville 601-394-4135 HANCOCK COUNTY Coastal Family Health Clinic 109 Hospital Dr, BSL 228-463-9666 Ochsner Health Center – 4540 Shephered Square, Diamondhead 228-220-5200 Ochsner Health Center – Bay St. Louis 202 Drinkwater Blvd 228-220-5200 Ochsner Health Center – Diamondhead 5435 Gex D 228-220-5200 Ochsner Health Center – Port Bienville 3068 Port and Harbor Dr, BSL 228-220-5200 Oschner Medical Center – Hancock 149 Drinkwater Blvd, BSL 228-467-8600

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Coastal Family Health Clinic – 7 15A Division St, Biloxi 228-374-4991 – 3 446 Big Ridge Dr, D’Iberville 228-392-4153 – 1 5024 MLK Blvd, Gulfport 228-864-0003 – 2 95 Fleitas, Pass Christian 228-452-6284 – 2 3453 Central Ave, Saucier 228-832-7223

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital (ad on page 40) 4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport 228-822-6990

Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center – Biloxi 228-376-2550 Memorial Hospital 4500 13th St, Gulfport 228-867-4000 – Memorial Immunization Van 228-867-4246 Merit Health Biloxi 150 Reynoir St, Biloxi 228-432-1571 Ochsner Health Center – Long Beach 111 N. Cleveland Ave, Long Beach 228-220-5200 Ochsner Specialty Health Center – Cedar Lake 7121 Medical Park Dr Ste 200, Biloxi 228-364-4140

Select Specialty Hospital 1500 Broad Ave, Ste 300, Gulfport 228-575-7500

Singing River Gulfport Hospital (ad on page 29) 15200 Community Rd, Gulfport 228-575-7000

Singing River Medical Clinic – Downtown Biloxi 131 Reynor St, Biloxi 228-205-6821 Singing River Medical Clinic – Cedar Lake 967 Cedar Lake Rd, Biloxi 228-205-6814

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Singing River Medical Clinic – Woolmarket 13034 Shriners Blvd, Biloxi 228-396-5022 Singing River Medical Clinic 350 Cowan Rd. Ste. 140, Gulfport 228-206-7054 Singing River Medical Clinic 15190 Community Rd, Ste 220, Gulfport 228-575-7975 Singing River Medical Clinic – Orange Grove 12121 Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-831-1572 US Naval Branch Medical Clinic Naval Const. Battallion Base, Gulfport 228-871-2807 VA Veterans Health Care 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi 228-523-5000 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Bethesda Free Clinic

(ad on page 16) 6912 N Washington Ave, St Martin 228-818-9191 Coastal Family Health Clinic – 1 0828 Hwy 57 N, Vancleave 228-826-4711 – 4 770 Amaco Dr, Moss Point 228-474-9511

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital (ad on page 29) 3109 Bienville Blvd 228-818-1111

Preventative Medicine Clinic 3300 Ladnier Rd, Gautier 228-497-2652

Singing River Pascagoula Hospital (ad on page 29) 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-5000

Singing River Geriatric Clinic – Pascagoula 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-6157 Singing River Medical Clinic – Pascagoula 2819 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-762-3466 Singing River Medical Clinic 3099 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs 228-872-2403

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Singing River Medical Clinic 11700 Hwy 57, Vancleave 228-826-1482 Singing River Medical Clinic – Hurley 7001 Hwy 614, Hurley 228-588-6622 JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY Family Health Clinic 910 2nd St, Prentiss 601-792-2078 Jefferson Davis Cty Hospital 1102 Rose St, Prentiss 601-792-4276 JONES COUNTY Family Health Center 117 S 11th Ave, Laurel 601-425-3033 South Central Regional Med Ctr 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel 601-649-4000 PEARL RIVER COUNTY Highland Community Hospital 130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune 601-358-9400 Manna Ministries – Picayune 120 Street A, Picayune 601-799-2121 Pearl River County Hospital 305 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-795-4543 Picayune Health Svcs 2274 Memorial Blvd, Picayune 601-798-3989 Continued on page 30

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Expanding award-winning care. Singing River’s Pascagoula Skilled Nursing Facility is the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s only Five Star-Rated Facility*—and has now expanded that care to Gulfport. Skilled nursing provides a short-term rehab solution for individuals needing more time and attention to transition back into life after a joint replacement, stroke, heart attack, hip fracture, & more. To learn more, call: Pascagoula • 228-809-1131 Gulfport • 228-575-7264 SingingRiverHealthSystem.com

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*As rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).

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Hospice of Light

Because every moment counts. Providing expert end-of-life care for the whole person— physical, emotional, spiritual—for more than 25 years. Call us 24/7 at 228-818-2160 • HospiceOfLight.com

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PERRY COUNTY Perry County General Hospital 206 Bay Ave, Richton 601-788-6316 STONE COUNTY Memorial Stone County Family Medical Clinic 1440 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700 Memorial Stone County Hospital 1434 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700 WAYNE COUNTY Wayne General Hospital 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro 601-735-5151

INSURANCE & INSURANCE COUNSELING Area Agency on Aging (All Counties) 800-444-8014

Ann Celano – Aetna Medicare Solutions (ad on page 33) 228-999-1869

MAC – Mississippi Access to Care (ad on page 21) 844-822-4622 / 228-868-2311

Medicare 800-633-4227 / 877-486-2048 TTY/TTD

Sharon Trippe – Complete Benefit Solutions (ad on page 34) 228-697-7983 / 888-485-5243 State Insurance Commission – Consumer Hot Line 800-562-2957

LIBRARIES Blind & Physically Handicapped Library Services 800-446-0892 COVINGTON COUNTY Conner Graham 101 Willow Ave, Seminary 601-722-9041 Jane Blain Brewer 102 S 5th St, Mt Olive 601-797-4955

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FORREST COUNTY Hattiesburg 329 Hardy St 601-582-4461 McCain (genealogical material) USM Campus, Hattiesburg 601-266-4345 Petal 714 S Main St 601-584-7610 GEORGE COUNTY Lucedale 507 Oak St 601-947-2123

Kiln 17065 Hwy 603 228-255-1724 Pearlington 6096 First Ave 228-533-0755 Waveland 333 Coleman Ave 228-467-9240 HARRISON COUNTY Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library 10391 Auto Mall Pkwy 228-392-2279 East Biloxi 580 Howard Ave, Biloxi 228-436-3095

GREENE COUNTY

Gulfport 1708 25th Ave 228-871-7171

Leakesville 301 LaFayette 601-394-2897

Long Beach 209 Jefferson Davis Ave 228-863-0711

McLain 106 Church Ave 601-753-9207

Margaret S. Sherry 2141 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1633

State Line 8 Farrier St 601-848-7011

Orange Grove 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-832-6924

HANCOCK COUNTY

Pass Christian 111 Hiern Ave 228-452-4596

Bay St Louis 312 Hwy 90 228-467-5282 East Hancock / Diamondhead 4545 Shepherd Square 228-255-4800

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R.E. Blackwell 403 S Fir Ave, Collins 601-765-8582

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LIBRARIES continued Woolmarket 13034 Kayleigh Cove 228-354-9464 JACKSON COUNTY Kathleen McIlwain 2100 Library Ln, Gautier 228-497-4531 Ina Thompson (Moss Point) 4119 Bellview Ave 228-475-7462 Ocean Springs 525 Dewey Ave 228-875-1193 Pascagoula 3214 Pascagoula St 228-769-3060

Laurel 530 Commerce St, Laurel 601-428-4313 LAMAR COUNTY Lumberton 106 W Main St 601-796-4227 Oak Grove 4958 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg 601-296-1704 Purvis 122 Shelby Speights Dr 601-794-6291 Sumrall 103 Poplar 601-758-4711 MARION COUNTY

St Martin 15004 Lemoyne Blvd 228-392-3250

Columbia 900 Broad St 601-736-5516

Vancleave 12604 Hwy 57 228-826-5857

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Margaret Reed Crosby 900 Goodyear Blvd, Pic 601-798-5081

Dr. Frank L. Leggett 61 Gen Robt E Blount Blvd, Bassfield 601-943-5420

Poplarville 202 W Beers St 601-795-8411

Prentiss 2229 Pearl St 601-792-5845

PERRY COUNTY

JONES COUNTY Ellisville 110 Court St 601-477-9271

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Conway Hall 9220 Hwy 42, Petal 601-584-7610 New Augusta 510 First St 601-964-3774

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STONE COUNTY Stone County 242 2nd St, Wiggins 601-928-4993 William & Delores Mauldin 25 McHenry School Dr 601-528-9465 WAYNE COUNTY Waynesboro 1103 A Mississippi Dr 601-735-2268

MEDICARE & MEDICAID Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, provides health insurance for Americans. Medicaid is a state and federal program based largely on income guidelines. Attorney General (Medicaid fraud/neglect vulnerable adults) 800-852-8341

Ann Celano – Aetna Medicare Solutions (ad on page 31) 228-999-1869

MAC – Mississippi Access to Care (ad on page 21)

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Richton Library 210 Front St 601-788-6539

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Medicaid 800-421-2408 – Covington, Jefferson Davis, & Marion Counties 601-731-2271 – Forrest, Lamar, & Perry Counties 601-264-5386 – George & Jackson Counties 228-762-9591 – Greene, Jones, & Wayne Counties 601-425-3175 – H ancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 601-798-0831 – Harrison County 228-863-3328 Medicaid / Medicare Fraud 800-447-8477 MS Medicare Assist Patrol Project 800-444-8014

Sharon Trippe – Complete Benefit Solutions (ad on page 34) 228-697-7983 / 888-485-5243 State Insurance Commission Consumer Hotline 800-562-2957

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COUNSELING Mental Health America 800-969-6642 – 2 4-hr hotline 800-273-8255

Phoenix Behavioral Health (ad page 37)

2112 Bienville Blvd, Ste K, Ocean Springs 228-875-1590

Pearl River County Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program 610 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-543-4610 Pine Belt Regional Mental Healthcare 601-544-4641 COVINGTON COUNTY Covington County Hospital Senior Care Unit 601-698-0158 FORREST / LAMAR COUNTIES Merit Health Wesley Behavioral Health 601-268-5026

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Pine Grove Behavioral Health 888-574-4673 HANCOCK COUNTY Gulf Coast Mental Health 819 Central Ave, Bay St Louis 228-467-1881 HARRISON COUNTY Coastal Family Mental Health 739 Division, Biloxi 228-234-5584 Gulf Coast Mental Health Ctr 1600 Broad Ave, Gulfport 228-863-1132 Mental Health Assn of MS 4803 Harrison Cir, Gulfport 228-864-6274 Continued on page 37

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Geriatric Behavioral Health – Help Is Did you know that a Senior Citizen’s Readily Available mental, or behavioral, health has positive or negative effects on their physical health?

Whether its pain issues, cardiovascular health or some other medical conditions, maintaining good behavioral health can significantly improve recovery time from illness and continued well-being. Just as specific treatments are given for physical injury, specific mental health programs are designed for seniors; it’s important to get the appropriate type of treatment for geriatric behavioral health. Sometimes a senior’s behavioral health issues may be addressed on an outpatient basis based on what the doctor orders. Outpatient programs may be primarily based on group therapy. During group therapy, licensed health professionals lead the group by setting appropriate topics for group discussion and encourage members of the group to participate. Group therapy is effective because a participant interacts with others in a structured setting that promotes a better understanding of geriatric behavioral health issues. Seniors share their thoughts and experiences, learning from each other with the guidance of the group leader. Social interaction helps the senior to talk and socialize with other seniors who may have similar experiences. In addition to group therapy, the senior may also receive individual, family or marital therapy if ordered by the doctor. Sometimes

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these Outpatient Programs can meet a senior’s behavioral health needs without requiring more intensive care such as hospitalization. If a senior citizen’s behavioral health needs cannot be met on an outpatient basis, more intensive services such as acute geriatric behavioral health treatment in a hospital are available. Each patient has a goal-oriented plan detailing how the hospital, patient and family will work together to reach treatment goals, resulting in discharge from the hospital. A senior may need this type of treatment due to thoughts of self-harm, not wanting to live, depression, anxiety, or medication management issues. One of the greatest benefits of acute in-patient care is the 24-hour controlled environment while behavioral health issues are addressed. How does someone go about requesting behavioral health care? The first step is a phone call to a geriatric behavioral health provider, and have an assessment by a healthcare professional. Strict laws regarding rights to privacy protect all conversations and treatment by behavioral health professionals and health care facilities. Your confidentiality is protected by law, so if you feel that you or a loved one may benefit from these services call a geriatric behavioral health provider today. ~ Editor’s Note: For further information contact a mental health provider listed in this book.

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Merit Health Biloxi – Senior Care (ad on page 3) 150 Reynoir St, Biloxi 228-231-9233

Oceans Healthcare 180C Debuys Rd, Biloxi 228-388-0600 Singing River Behavioral Health Services – Inpatient 228-575-7000 Veterans Mental Health Care VA Hospital – Biloxi 228-523-5000

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Phoenix Behavioral Health

(ad page 37) 2112 Bienville Blvd, Ste K, Ocean Springs 228-819-2171 Singing River Outpatient Behavioral Health Services 4502 Lt. Eugene J. Majure Dr, Pascagoula 228-696-9224 Singing River Inpatient Behavioral Health Services 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-5131 JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY Jefferson Davis County Hospital Sojourners Geriatric – Prentiss 601-792-1130 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COUNSELING continued JONES COUNTY South Central Senior Care – Laurel 601-426-4300 MARION COUNTY Marion Park for Seniors 200 W Lafayette, Columbia 601-731-9421 PEARL RIVER COUNTY Gulf Coast Mental Health Center – Picayune 601-798-7001 Pearl River County 305 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-403-8284

Lyman Pharmacy 20006 Hwy 53 (near County Line Rd), Lyman 228-831-9997 North Gulfport Discount Pharmacy 4723 Tennessee Ave, Gulfport 39501 228-265-5793 Singing River Pharmacy –O cean Springs Hospital 3109 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs 228-818-1320 –P ascagoula Hospital 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-2110 T-D Pharmacy 12372 US Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-832-1414

STONE COUNTY

Waveland Pharmacy 112 Auderer Blvd, Waveland 228-463-1055

GC Mental Health Ctr – Wiggins 601-928-2357

Woolmarket Pharmacy 13066 Shriners Blvd, Woolmarket 228-392-5355

PHARMACIES GULF COAST Beach Pharmacy 1110 Cowan Rd, Gulfport 228-896-7070 Benzer Pharmacy 1720 Medical Park Dr, Biloxi 228-207-7716 Love’s Pharmacy 12345 Vadalia Rd, Pass Christian 228-255-7800

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PINE BELT Dobbins Family Pharmacy 914 Grand Ave, Leakesville 601-394-4720 Fairview Pharmacy 500 Katie Ave, Hattiesburg 601-544-4871 Park Place Pharmacy 46 Parkway Ln, Petal 601-450-3673 Quinn Pharmacy 3160 Audubon Dr, Laurel 601-428-0688

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Always ask your pharmacist about discounts on your medications, and shoparound to get the best price. A prescription costing $89 at one pharmacy may cost $17 at another with available discount programs. Not all pharmacies have the same discount programs. Eli Lily & Co 877-795-4559 Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121 Merck Patient Assistance Program 800-727-5400 MS Dept of Rehab Services (Provides Technology-Related services and devices) 800-443-1000 Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation 800-277-2254 Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888-477-2669 People’s Benefit Services 800-566-0003 Prescription Benefit Card 800-377-1614 PRVO 601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564 St Vincent dePaul Pharmacy – Gulf Coast 228-374-9097

REHABILITATION FACILITIES There are two types of rehabilitation facilities; in-patient where you live at a facility for a specific amount of time and out-patient where you visit a facility for services. Most hospitals have an associated rehabilitation department, and all skilled nursing facilities offer rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Hospitals, however, exclusively provide intense rehabilitation care 24/7 , frequent physicians’ visits, and rehabilitation team experts directly supervised by a Registered Nurse.

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(ad on page 40) 4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport 228-822-6990

Merit Health Wesley Rehab 5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg 601-268-8000 South Central Wellness Ctr 23 Mason St, Laurel 601-399-0530

Singing River Health Services Comprehensive Rehab Center (ad on page 29)

2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-5020

Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility (ad on page 29) – 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-1131 – 15200 Community Rd, Gulfport 228-575-7264

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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital (ad on page 40) 4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport 228-822-6990

Forrest General Skilled Nursing Unit (ad on page 59) 6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-288-4232

Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility (ad page 29) – 2 809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-1131 – 1 5200 Community Rd, Gulfport 228-575-7264

RESPITE CARE Respite Care is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care. Listed are agencies providing this service in residence. See Housing pages.

All Ways Caring (ad on page 64) 228-388-6296

Amada Senior Care

(ad on page 58) 601-864-3752 / 228-254-3071

Cas Care (ad on page 58)

228-563-8951 / 228-806-8721

Covenant Caregivers (ad on page 63) 601-856-5660

Help At Home

(formerly Oxford Health Care) (ad on Inside Front Cover) (All Counties) 800-664-8031 / 228-539-7916

Home Instead (ad on page 65)

– G ulf Coast 800-311-0855 / 228-818-6110 – H attiesburg 601-261-2114 – Laurel 601-427-9370

Kare In Home Private Care (ad on Back Cover) (All Counties) 228-604-4550

Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1) (All Counties) 228-385-9196 / 800-448-3634

Right At Home (ad on page 4) – G ulf Coast 228-255-9225 – P ine Belt 601-426-6333

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Salus Home Care (ad on page 62) 228-207-2515

SENIOR ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS In this listing you will find organizations, services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities. Also Senior Centers for a complete list. AQUATIC EXERCISE YMCA Biloxi (Tradition Community, Summer Only) 228-831-8749 YMCA Hattiesburg 601-583-4000 YMCA Ocean Springs 228-875-5050 Continued on next page

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YMCA Petal 601-583-9399 BALLROOM DANCING USA Dance, Inc 601-928-2696 BOCCE Woolmarket Bocce Courts Director 228-341-6054 CHAIR EXERCISES Leisure Services City of Gulfport 228-243-2914 Silver Sneakers® – Biloxi – The Kroc Center 228-207-1218 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES For 50 yrs. & older, offers health screenings, luncheon-lectures, “mini-classes,” new computer classes, traveling, & more. MS Gulf Coast Community College – George County 601-766-6421 – Harrison / Jackson Counties 228-896-2549

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– USM Campus, Hattiesburg 601-264-2780 – USM Campus, Long Beach 228-214-3277 USM Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast, association of men and women 50 years and older, learning first for the love of learning. 42 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

Road Scholar 800-454-5768 Road Scholar, the non-profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 6,500 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more. www.roadscholar.org MALL WALKING Edgewater Mall – Biloxi (6 am for Walkers) 228-388-4466 Sawmill Square – Laurel (6 am for Walkers) 601-426-6320 Turtle Creek – Hattiesburg (7 am except Sunday 10 am) 601-261-0106 SPORTS FOR SENIORS Bocce Woolmarket Bocce Courts Director 228-341-6054 Pickleball D’Iberville / Red Barnett Senior Center 228-392-9988 Donal Snyder Community Ctr 228-388-1360 Gulfport Leisure Services 228-243-2914 H Wilson Community Ctr 228-868-5777 Lobouy Center – Pass Christian 228-365-5683

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Table Tennis Gulfport Leisure Services 228-243-2914 Shuffleboard Gulfport Leisure Services 228-243-2914 Fly Fishing Gulfport Leisure Services 228-243-2914

SENIOR CENTERS Senior Centers are gathering places for elders who are still active and are seeking a place for planned activities, friendship and programs. Currently, many senior centers are closed to gatherings due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Their staff personnel may be in place, so call for details. Collins Senior Center 900 S Civic Center Blvd, Collins 601-765-4491

Lumberton 514 5th Ave 601-796-2012 Oak Grove Senior & Veterans Ctr 5874 W 4th St, Hattiesburg 601-336-5019 Petal Ctr for Seniors & Veterans 425 E Central Ave 601-705-0837 Purvis 218 Shelby St 601-794-6772 Sumrall 19 Center Ave 601-758-3752

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Long Beach Senior Ctr 228-868-7517

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The Petal Family YMCA 547 Hillcrest Loop 601-583-9399 YMCA of SE Mississippi 3719 Veterans Memorial Dr, Hattiesburg 601-583-4000 GEORGE COUNTY

Five-County Senior Citizens Program – 1 027 2nd St, Prentiss 601-792-8375 – 1 010 Sessica St, Mt Olive 601-797-9695 – 1 01 7th St, Mt Olive 601-797-9695

George County Senior Center 7102 Hwy 198 E, Lucedale 601-947-2162

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HARRISON COUNTY

City of Hattiesburg Senior Center 315 Conti St 601-545-1805

Charles Walker 4020 8th St, Gulfport 228-575-4535

Lamar Meadows 805 Hwy 589, Purvis 601-794-6634

D’Iberville / Red Barnett 10450 Lamey Bridge Rd 228-392-9988

HANCOCK COUNTY Bay St. Louis Senior Center 601 Bookter St, Bay St Louis 228-467-9292

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Donal Snyder Community Center 2520 Pass Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1360 East Biloxi Senior Center 461 Parker St 228-435-4192 Frances Fredricks 3312 MLK Blvd, Gulfport 228-868-8416

MS GC YMCA 1810 Government St, Ocean Springs 228-875-5050 Ocean Springs 514 Washington Ave 228-230-1900 Pascagoula 1912 Live Oak Ave 228-769-8329 JONES COUNTY

Lobouy Senior Center 4901 Lobouy Rd, Pass Christian/Delisle 228-255-4757

B. E. Murphy Center for Seniors 715 N 10th Ave, Laurel 601-428-6142

Long Beach 20257 Daughtery Rd 228-868-7517

Magnolia Place for Seniors 5192 Hwy 11 S, Ellisville 601-649-2933

Lyman 14592 County Farm Rd, Gulfport 228-832-2606 Pass Christian 315 Clark Ave 228-452-3314 Saucier Senior Center 23468 Saucier Lizana Rd 228-832-5835

MARION COUNTY Open Wings Senior Center 219 Partnership Way, Columbia 601-633-5177 South Columbia 1050 Hwy 13 S 601-731-2377 PEARL RIVER COUNTY

H. Wilson Community Ctr 3225 Hancock Ave, Gulfport 228-868-5777

Lumberton Senior Citizens Ctr 514 5th Ave 601-796-2012

Woolmarket Prime of Life 16320 Old Woolmarket Rd 228-396-3228

Picayune 45 El Patch Pkwy 601-798-9892

JACKSON COUNTY

Raine Community Center 504 Raine St, Poplarville 601-795-0871

Moss Point 5343 Jefferson St 228-769-3292

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SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES These senior organizations, such as government, non-profit, and community, were created to assist seniors in many areas of their lives. AARP Mature Driver Safety Program & Tax Aide 888-227-7669 AARP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and older.

AARP Mississippi Gulf (ad on page 46) 228-365-0445 (Trips, speakers at meetings)

AARP Mississippi State Office (ad on page 46)

866-554-5382

Area Agency on Aging (All Counties) 800-444-8014 Provides a network of resources & information to seniors and their families. Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116 Eldercare Locator service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers so that older persons can live independently in their communities. First Call 2-1-1 2-1-1 is a phone number that connects the public to a local agency that can Continued on page 47 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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provide information about services, as well as refer callers’ to appropriate programs to meet their needs. Foster Grandparent Program 1101 Hwy 11 S, Pine Belt 601-477-5803 The Foster Grandparent Program offers income-eligible seniors, age 60 and older, the chance to make a difference in the life of a child.

MAC – Mississippi Access to Care

(ad on page 21) 844-822-4622 / 228-868-2311 Advocacy and information for any person seeking assistance with in-home and Long Term Care Services and Support The TRIAD Program Sponsored by the Sheriffs Depts, this is a volunteer organization that promotes senior safety and reduces the fear of crime that seniors often experience. They provide reflective address signs, files of life and emergency beacon lights. Volunteers will distribute and install the safety items if necessary. – Hancock Cty, 228-466-6900 – Harrison Cty, 228-297-2867 or 2837 – Jackson Cty, 228-205-0907 Long-Term Care Ombudsman (All Counties) 800-444-8014 Residence of long term care facilities have specific rights protected by state and federal regulations. An ombudsman is an advocate for these rights.

Coastal Partnership (ad on page 30) 228-896-5020

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association 228-234-1484 RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) RSVP provides volunteer placement services for individuals aged 55 and older and adults with disabilities. – Hancock County, 228-467-9073 – Harrison County, 228-896-0412

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Social Security General Info 800-772-1213 / 800-325-0778 TTY Social Security Fraud Hotline 800-269-0271 Social Security Offices Counties Served: –H ancock, Harrison, Stone & Pearl River Counties 9394 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport 228-868-2854 – F orrest, Lamar, Covington, Simpson, Marion, Greene, Perry & Jefferson Davis Counties 1911 Broadway Dr, Hattiesburg 866-331-2186 – East Jackson & George Counties 6000 Hwy 63, Moss Point 866-253-5675

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Alzheimer’s Support – Biloxi, 228-314-1290 – Hattiesburg, 601-271-8480 – Laurel, 601-422-0022 – Picayune, 601-799-0815 COLUMBIA Diabetes Support 601-736-6303 GULF COAST Alcohol Anonymous (24 Hour Hotline) 228-392-6662

Hospice of Light Bereavement Group

(ad on page 29) 228-818-2160 / 601-766-1800 Living With Cancer Support Memorial 228-865-3104 Low Vision 228-575-4066 Lupus Support 228-313-1676 Mental Health Assn of MS 228-385-1119 Parkinson’s Disease 228-575-1330

Better Breathers & Friends 228-575-7177

Stroke Support Memorial 228-867-5255

Cancer Support SRHS 228-809-5598

Stroke Support SRHS 228-809-5626

Caregivers over 55 Raising Children Support 228-385-1119

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Diabetic Education Memorial 228-867-4131

Bereavement, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart, Parkinson’s, Stroke 800-844-4445

Diabetes Support 228-575-7116 Diabetes Support SRHS 228-696-9827 Grief & Loss Support – First United Methodist Church (Gulfport) 228-388-9288 Heart Support SRHS 228-809-5308 Home of Grace (Drug / Alcohol Recovery) 228-826-5283 48 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

Alcoholics Anonymous 601-982-0081

LAUREL Alcoholics Anonymous 601-426-0108 Alzheimer’s 601-426-4300 Breast Cancer 601-399-0506 Cancer 601-321-5514

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HARRISON COUNTY

Grief 601-426-4700

Coast Transit Authority (Specialized Service) 228-896-4010

Heart 601-399-0541

TRANSPORTATION ALL COUNTIES Area Agency on Aging 800-444-8014 Grove Transit 601-544-5403 / 866-331-6004 Mobile One 601-545-3322 JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY Senior Center 601-792-8375 FORREST COUNTY City of Petal Transportation 601-554-5440 Hattiesburg Mass Transit 601-545-4671 GEORGE COUNTY City of Lucedale 601-947-2082 Veterans Transportation 601-508-0596 GREENE COUNTY Community Development Corp 601-788-2777 HANCOCK COUNTY Senior Center 228-467-9292

Department of Human Resources 228-896-0214 JACKSON COUNTY Civic Action Committee 228-769-3292 Coast Transit Authority 228-875-8070 PERRY COUNTY Community Development Corp 601-788-2777

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Diabetes 601-426-4934

STONE COUNTY City of Wiggins 601-928-7221

VETERAN CENTERS & SERVICES SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Supportive Services for Veteran Families 601-545-3668 Provides a network of resources & information to seniors and their families. LOCAL – Covington County, 601-765-4004 – Forrest County, 601-583-4521 – George County, 601-508-0596 – Greene County, 601-394-2442 – Hancock County, 228-467-2100 – Harrison County (Biloxi), 228-435-8271 – Harrison County (Gulfport), 228-865-4027 – Jackson County, 228-769-3075 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-5939 – Jones County, 601-428-0467 – Lamar County, 601-794-4218 – Marion County, 601-736-2239 – Pearl River County, 601-403-2558 – Perry County, 601-964-8214 – Stone County, 601-928-7509 – Wayne County, 601-735-4258

Equal Steps Veterans Home – Long Beach (ad on page 50) 337-936-7200

State Veterans Affairs – Biloxi VA Medical Center 228-523-5253 US Veterans Center – Biloxi 228-388-9938

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NATIONAL Veterans Crisis Line (All Counties) 800-273-8255 Veterans Medical Foster Home Program 800-296-8872 x34664 Debt Management 800-827-0648 Education Benefits 888-442-4551 Health Benefits 877-222-8387 Health Eligibility Center 800-929-8387 Life Insurance 800-669-8477

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VISION RESOURCES

Area Agency on Aging All Counties 800-444-8014

Canon Hospice (ad on page 34)

American Council for the Blind 800-424-8666

Gulf Coast 228-575-6251

Coastal Family Health Center – Biloxi 228-374-4993

Christian Food Mission – Laurel 601-428-0136

Greene Area Medical Extenders – Leakesville 601-394-5714

(ad on page 59) 800-844-8797

Independent Living for the Blind – Hattiesburg 601-544-1676

Forrest General Hospice

Foster Grandparents 601-477-5803 Habitat for Humanity 228-314-0011

Lions Club – Biloxi 228-432-5466

Hands On Gulf Coast 228-354-9660

MS Public Broadcasting Radio Reading of MS 601-432-6301 Reading of newspapers, books, magazines over closed circuit

Hospice of Light

National Eye Care Project 800-222-3937 North America Resource Line for Braille 800-272-4553 Prevent Blindness America 800-331-2020

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AARP Tax Aide 601-261-9962 American Red Cross – Gulf Coast 228-896-4511 / 866-438-4636

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VA Benefits 800-827-1000

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(ad on page 29) 228-818-2160 / 601-766-1800

Kare In Home Hospice

(ad on Back Cover) 228-220-0438 / 601-336-7855 MS Renaissance Garden Foundation 228-388-2622

Notre Dame Hospice

(ad on page 25) 228-687-1385 / 601-247-2048 Pearl River Valley Opp, Inc. (PRVO) 601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564 Retired Senior Volunteer Program – RSVP Hancock 228-467-9073 – RSVP Harrison 228-896-0412 Salvation Army (Biloxi, Gulfport, Lucedale, Pascagoula) 228-207-2761

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Merit Health Biloxi Medical Ctr 228-432-1571

St. Joseph Hospice

Coastal Partnership

(ad on page 24) 228-865-7897 / 601-261-2515

(ad on page 30) 228-896-5020

United Way of South Mississippi 228-896-2213

TRIAD Program (Sponsored by the Harrison County Sheriffs Dept) 228-297-2867

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

United Way of Southeast Mississippi 601-545-7141 Volunteers Gulf Coast 228-896-0073

Volunteers in Police Service – Gulfport 228-868-5703

FORREST COUNTY – HATTIESBURG

JACKSON COUNTY

Area Development Partnership 601-296-7500

Civic Action 228-769-3292

Forrest General Hospital (ad on page 60) 601-288-4214

Habitat for Humanity (Hattiesburg Area) 601-582-4663 Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Museum 601-582-5460 Merit Health Wesley Medical Ctr 601-268-8127 YMCA, YWCA 601-583-4000 / 601-583-9399 HARRISON COUNTY Garden Park Medical Center 228-575-7000 Goodwill Industries of South MS – Good Works 228-863-2323 Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra 228-435-9800 52 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

Walter Anderson Museum of Art 228-872-3164 YMCA Ocean Spring 228-875-5050 PEARL RIVER COUNTY Brother’s Keeper Ministries 601-795-3173 Picayune Main Street 601-799-3070 Picayune Retiree Attraction Committee 601-798-9079 Picayune Senior Patrol 601-798-7411x0

WEBSITES FOR SENIORS

American Association of Retired People – AARP

www.AARP.org (ad on page 46) AARP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and older.

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BenefitsCheckUp www.benefitscheckup.org The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. Eldercare Locator www.eldercare.gov The Eldercare Locator helps older adults and their caregivers find local services & housing options for seniors. Federal Trade Commission – Identity Theft, http://www.ftc.gov The Federal Trade Commission has posed information on their website to help educate everyone on this growing problem. Look for Consumer Information and then the topic of Identity Theft. Long Term Care Living www.LongTermCareLiving.com This website offers consumer information on planning, preparing and paying for long term care. MS Dept of Human Svcs Div of Age / Adult Svcs www.mdhs.state.ms.us The mission of the Department of Human Services is to provide services for people in need by optimizing all available resources to sustain the family unit and to encourage traditional family values thereby promoting self-sufficiency and personal responsibility for all Mississippians. MS-GetHelp www.mississippigethelp.org Mississippi’s statewide listing of services for older adults and people with disabilities. MS-GetHelp is designed to help you locate resources that may assist you or a family member to continue living at home or in your community.

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MS Office of Atty General Consumer Protect Division www.agjimhood.com Protecting vulnerable adults, many victims of crimes are senior citizens. The Office of Attorney General helps seniors, from cracking down on home repair fraud and identity theft to educating seniors on lottery scams and mail fraud. National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, www.n4a.org N4A staff and their grassroots network across the country are champions of many critical issues concerning the well-being of older adults. National Council on Aging – NCOA www.ncoa.org NCOA is a private, nonprofit organization providing information, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and leadership in all aspects of aging services and issues. www.olliexpressions.org www.usm.edu/olli Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers classes that meet the needs and schedules of active adults. OLLI locations are Hattiesburg (USM Campus) and in Gulfport (USM Gulf Park Campus). Programs include field trips, seminars, and classes. “Learning is a Lifelong Experience”. Social Security Administration – SSA www.ssa.gov Called Social Security Online, the website offers benefits planning, social security statements, online application to retire and more.

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Home Health Care Definitions HOME HEALTH AGENCIES – Refers to someone State licensed health care providers that offer both medical and non-medical assistance in the comfort of your home. Services include skilled nursing, occupational, physical and speech therapies, assistance with activities of daily living, homemaker services and transportation services, both local and long distance. PERSONAL CARE SERVICES – Services provided by a companion/ sitter to be with your family member for a specified amount of time each day up to and including 24-hour supervision. The companions may provide assistance with routine activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands etc. Many agencies provide transportation to doctor visits, shopping etc, as well as recreational activities. They may not dispense medications. HOSPICE – a comprehensive program of comforting care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided.

chemotherapy, and central line care. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a M.D. RESPITE CARE – care that is shortterm or temporary. It is designed to give families a break from the stress of daily caregiving. Respite care can be for a few hours, overnight, or for days. The amount of care changes with the needs of the family and the patient. SKILLED NURSING – a higher level of care where services are performed by a licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Skilled Nursing includes, but is not limited to patient assessments, performance of prescribed medical treatments, administration of prescribed medications, education for the patient and the caregiver related to the disease process, treatment, health measures and medication 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.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV THERAPY) – any medical treatTHERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT) – ments/medications that need to be A variety of services to assess, treat introduced into the body via a patient’s veins including antibiotic and and rehabilitate patients to improve hydration therapy, pain management, Continued on page 64 54 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

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In-home support services that focus on daily, weekly or 24/7 non-medical services. These services include personal care, housekeeping, errands, respite care, meal preparation and social contact.

All Ways Caring

(ad on page 64) 866-737-2273 / 228-388-6296

Amada Senior Care

(ad on page 58) 601-864-3752 / 228-254-3071 Area Agency on Aging 228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014

Cas Care

(ad on page 58) 228 563-8951

Covenant Caregivers (ad on page 63) 601-856-5660

Home Instead (ad on page 65)

– Covington, Forrest, Jones & Lamar Counties 601-261-2114 – H ancock, Harrison & Jackson Counties 228-818-6110 / 800-311-0855

Kare In Home Personal Care

(ad on Back Cover) – All Counties 228-604-4550

Help At Home

(formerly Oxford Health Care) (ad on Inside Front Cover) – All Counties 800-664-8031

Right At Home (ad on page 4) – George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Perry & Stone Counties 228-255-9225 – Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Smith, & Wayne Counties 601-426-6333

Salus Home Care

(ad on page 62) – Hancock, Harrison & Jackson Counties 228-207-2515

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HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Companies that provide / sell medical supplies, oxygen and respiratory equipment, emergency response systems, wheelchairs, and diabetic supplies for home use. Many companies can directly bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Christian Service, Inc (Free when available) 601-582-5683 – Mississippi Gulf Coast 866-602-1314

Kare In Home Medical Equipment (ad on Back Cover) 228-896-7660

Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1) – All Counties 228-385-9196 / 800-448-3634

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Forrest General HomeCare – Picayune

Forrest General HomeCare – Richton

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Forrest General HomeCare – Columbia

Help At Home – Gulfport

Forrest General HomeCare – Lumberton

Forrest General HomeCare – Laurel

Forrest General HomeCare – Tylertown

Forrest General HomeCare – Prentiss

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Our Team of Professionals at Amada Senior Care •Provides free in-home assessments. •Provides referral and placement services •Supervises our caregivers. •Provides periodic customer service visits. •Assists our clients and their families with the challenges of “aging in place”. •Arranges for other related care services. •Provides additional support to families who manage care from a distance. CALL FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CARE ASSESSMENT

Forrest General Home Care provides specialized care, in the comfort of your home, when you are recovering from an illness, injury or surgery and is available for all ages. When you or someone you love becomes terminally ill and needs special attention at home, Forrest General Hospice can help meet these healthcare needs for patients who meet criteria. Asbury Hospice House, another option for hospice care, provides a peaceful, serene environment to allow a person and their loved ones to spend time in the best way possible when their care cannot be managed at home. • Skilled Nursing • Wound/Ostomy Care • IV Therapy • Mental Health • Pediatrics • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy

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228-207-2515

601-426-6333

228-255-9225

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their readiness to perform daily living tasks. Speech Therapy – services assess and treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing. Common treatments may range from changes in food consistency, physical strengthening exercises, repetitive practice & the use of audio-visual aids. Physical Therapy – services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process to stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities and enhance basic mobility skills. Exercise techniques are only part of the special skills used by therapists to treat 64 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

patients to help lessen disability, pain and improve overall function and quality of life. Occupational Therapy – services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Occupational therapists help clients to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities and compensate for permanent loss of function. WOUND CARE – diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure soars and other wounds. Treatments may include but are not limited to irrigations & dressing. ~

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ASSISTED LIVING – Communities are typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Also included in this category are residential area homes with an average of 5-8 residents. Some offer companion accommodations. Amenities vary. Services include meal plans, cable television, local phone, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and transportation. Also provided is personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. CCRC / LIFE CARE – Continuing Care Retirement Community otherwise known as Life Care, offers a campus-style environment that may include villas, apartments/condos, assisted living and skilled nursing services. An endowment fee may be required that entitles residents to use assisted or skilled services when needed throughout their lifetime. 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 ALFs are prohibited by law to promote these services without a license. INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES – Housing designed specifically for the elderly. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths. Services may include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; libraries, computer stations, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly and based upon size/location of apartment. MEMORY CARE – These communities are either licensed assisted living facilities that specialize in delivering care to residents with dementia or a unit of a skilled nursing facility. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Staff is usually specially trained. Amenities vary. Services include meal plans, cable television, local phone calls, housekeeping, laundry

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HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing Authority – Bay St Louis, 228-467-4545 – Biloxi, 228-374-2930 – Gulfport, 228-863-6272 – Laurel, 601-425-4651 – Long Beach, 228-863-8256 – Lumberton, 601-796-8628

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168 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022 601-545-7744 601-909-2385 601-583-1255 601-582-7664 601-545-7088 601-329-2030 601-796-5555

Caritas Manor, 145 W 10th Ave, Petal 39465

Claiborne, The, 200 Whispering Pines Blvd, Hattiesburg, 39401

Federation Towers, 812 Arnold St, Hattiesburg 39401

MS Regional Housing Authority

North Hill Place Apts, 200 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 39401

Provision Living, 217 Methodist Blvd, Hattiesburg 39402

Woodchase Apts, 203 N 10th St, Lumberton 39455

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601-947-7030 601-394-5236

Heritage Apts, 18107 Hwy 26 W, Lucedale 39452

Magnolia Apts, 2001 2nd St, Leakesville 39451

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Brookdale Hattiesburg, 103 Fox Chase Dr, 39402

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601-264-8847

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Wesley Manor Retirement Community 246 Westover Dr, Hattiesburg 39402

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Village Manor, 1001 Cotton St, Mount Olive 39119

INDEPENDENT LIVING / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

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TRANSPORTATION

601-394-2621

Turner Duval Retirement Village, 32654 Hwy 57 W, Leakesville 39451

228-392-3350 228-436-7767 228-539-0707

Bellemont Gardens on Motsie Rd, Biloxi 39532

Cadet Point Senior Villa, 200 Maple St, Biloxi 39530

Carlow Manor Retirement, 15195 Barbara Dr, Gulfport 39503

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Baywood Place Senior Apts, 1900 Switzer Rd, Gulfport 39507

228-678-1100

228-207-5225 182

228-831-7000

800-422-9988

Armed Forces Retirement Home, 1800 Beach Blvd, Gulfport 39507

14744 N Swan Rd, Gulfport 39503

Summerfield Senior Living

1450 Beach Blvd, Biloxi 39530

Seashore Oaks

12170 Highland Way, Gulfport 39503

Seashore Highlands Villas

228-467-2885

Notre Dame De La Mer, 292 HWY 90, Bay St Louis 39520

HARRISON COUNTY

228-255-4832

Memorial Woodland Village Diamondhead 5427 Gex Rd, Diamondhead 39525

HANCOCK COUNTY

601-394-5004

McIntosh Homes, 1320 Ms Hwy 63, Leakesville 39541

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JACKSON COUNTY

228-365-2943 228-831-2992 228-388-2495 228-863-7297

Riverside , 12420 Lamey Bridge Rd, D’Iberville 39540 Sanderson Village, 1000 E 34th St, Gulfport 30501 Santa Maria del Mar, 1788 Medical Park Dr, Biloxi 39532 Saraland Manor, 8010 Hwy 49, Gulfport 39501 57 76 56 19 120

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228-328-9030 228-388-1013 228-374-7771 228-896-6190 228-832-8400 228-255-9445

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228-435-0055

PETS

Coastal Breeze Villas, 14001 Crown Rd, Gulfport 39503 Gabriel Manor Retirement, 2321 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 39531 Gulf Shore Villas, 2310 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 39530 Hillside Gulfport Manor, 488 Tegarden Rd, Gulfport 39507 One Magnolia Place, 16391 Robinson Rd, Gulfport 39503 Pass Oaks, 13410 Edwin Ladner Rd, Pass Christian 39571

HOUSEKEEPING

Bayside Village, 2903 Pascagoula St, Pascagoula 39567 Bay Tower, 1203 Market St, Pascagoula 39567 Collonade, 4901 Reilly Rd, Ocean Springs 39564 Gautier Pointe, 2826 Ladnier Rd, Gautier 39533 Morrison Village, 2503 Old Mobile Ave, Pascagoula 39567

# OF UNITS

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ACTIVITIES

Century Oaks, 1718 Pass Rd, Biloxi 39507

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WAYNE COUNTY

601-928-5437 601-585-0200

STONE COUNTY

601-798-3281

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

601-736-5074 601-736-9336 601-736-4747 601-731-2244

MARION COUNTY

228-287-0106 x108

LAMAR COUNTY

601-477-9644 601-426-6488

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601-792-8722

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Chickasaway Apts, 200 Turner St, Waynesboro 39367

228-875-1087 228-875-8811

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Fairview Manor, 430 Park St, Wiggins 39577 Wiggins VOA Senior Housing, Inc, 14 Alexandra Dr, Wiggins 39577

The Pines Apts, 1201 Kingsway Dr, Picayune 39466

East Columbia Apts, 717 Mississippi Ave, Columbia 39429 Marion Manor, 1107 Martin Luther, Columbia 39429 Orchard Park, 1626 Sumrall Rd, Columbia 39429 Southern Manor, 1020 Alberta Ave, Columbia 39429

Azalea Gardens Apts, 900 W Camp St, Lumberton

Dubose Apts, 1201 Dubose St, Ellisville 39437 Northview Villa Apts, 625 Northview Dr, Laurel 39440

The Meadow Hill Apts, 13 Meadow Hill Dr, Prentiss 39474

Samaritan House, 642 Jackson Ave, Ocean Springs 39564 Villa Maria Retirement, 921 Porter St, Ocean Springs 39564

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giving up their driver’s license. Usually, it starts with driving shorter distances, or avoiding high traffic areas. Many seniors drive less and less at night as it becomes more difficult to see clearly. But then there is the BIG question… Do I Really Need to Stop Driving Completely? Giving up your driving privileges can be one of the most difficult decisions you may have to make. This triggers a deep feeling of “loss of independence” which can impact many areas of your life, both physically and emotionally. This can be a very difficult adjustment. There is a natural desire to continue doing everything you were doing before, including going out to eat and visiting your doctor. There is also a natural desire to not want to be a burden on our children, friends, or neighbors by asking for rides and assistance all the time. It can be difficult to accept that as you grow older, reaction time slows, vision deteriorates, and many symptoms of age can start to catch up with you. It’s important to know when it is the right time to stop driving for both your own safety, your passengers, and others sharing the road with you.

What About My Doctor Visits? Fortunately, there are a few companies here in Utah who specialize in personal in-home medical visits. That’s right, the doctor actually visits you, in YOUR OWN HOME. Home care visits can be BETTER than the medical services you receive at your doctors’ office. Visits tend to be longer, more comprehensive, comfortable, and you can ask more questions spending more time discussing symptoms you may be experiencing. This can also save you a lot of hassle, as you won’t need to arrange rides getting to the doctor’s office, on days you would rather stay home.

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When Is the Right Time to Stop Driving? No one ever wants to think about

The Bottom Line It is easier than ever for seniors to live a normal active life even if they do need to give up some conveniences like a driver’s license. Understandably, you will feel some lack of independence initially and there will be time to adjust to life not driving, but thanks to the many modern conveniences, the opportunity for you to maintain your lifestyle will remain secure. ~ Editor’s Note: The article was submitted by AMG Senior Medical Group. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care, 103 Fox Chase Dr, Hattiesburg 39402 Claiborne, The, 200 Whispering Pines Blvd, Hattiesburg 39401 Country Comfort, 330 Pop Runnels Rd, Petal 39465 Magnolia Place AL, 4901 Hwy 589, Sumrall 39482 Provision Living at Hattiesburg, 217 Methodist Blvd, Hattiesburg

Amelia’s Garden, 145 Mill St, Lucedale Eva’s Place, 258 Vestry Rd, Perkinston 39573 Smith Manor, 15255 Hwy 613, Lucedale 39452 Sparrow Hills Assisted Living, 4285 Beaver Dam Rd, Lucedale 39452

601 947 0202 601-945-5053 601-947-7796 601-766-9106

GEORGE / GREENE COUNTY

601-296-9711 601-818-2016 601-271-2177

Alden Pointe, 2 Courtland Dr, Hattiesburg 39402 Bellevue Assisted Living, 34 Graham Rd, Hattiesburg 39402 Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living, 103 Fox Chase Dr, Hattiesburg 39402

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Covington Ridge Place AL, 100 Covington Ridge Pl, Collins 39428

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228-831-7000

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12170 Highland Wy, Gulfport 39503

The Greenhouse Home – Seashore Highlands

12170 Highland Wy, Gulfport 39503

The Cove Assisted Living – Seashore Highlands

14744 N Swan Rd, Gulfport 39503

Summerfield Senior Living

1450 Beach Blvd, Biloxi 39530

Seashore Oaks Assisted Living

1782 Pass Rd, Biloxi

Pavilion Place Assisted Living

4347 W Gay Rd, D’Iverville

Homestead, The

305 Church Ave, Long Beach 39560

Equal Steps Veterans Home (Veterans Only)

1651 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi 39532

Blake at Biloxi, The

HARRISON COUNTY

228-466-3099 228-493-3024 228-255-4832

HANCOCK COUNTY

Dunbar Village, 725 Dunbar Ave, Bay St Louis 39520 EZ Living Residential Services, 16076 Fire Dept Rd, Kiln, 39556 Memorial Woodland Village Nursing & Rehab, 5427 Gex Rd, Diamondhead 39525

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Brookdale Biloxi Assisted Living, 2120 Enterprise Dr, Biloxi 39531

Lakeview Nursing Center Personal Care Home, 16411 Robinson Rd, Gulfport 39503

One Magnolia Place, 16391 Robinson Rd, Gulfport 39503

Senior Oaks PCH, 210 Roberts Ave, Long Beach 39560

The Claiborne, 11837 Highland Cir, Gulfport 39503

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Lighthouse Enhanced Living, The

228-702-9972

Bay Cove Memory Care, 670 Bay Cove Dr, Biloxi 39532

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JACKSON COUNTY

800-422-9988 228-702-0142

Armed Forces Retirement Home, 1800 Beach Dr, Gulfport 39507

HARRISON COUNTY (cont’d)

LOWEST STARTING MONTHLY PRICE

Bay Cove Assisted Living, 680 Bay Cove Dr, Biloxi 39532

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Golden Oaks, 14306 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi 39532 Kare Med Assisted Living, 2701 Catherine Dr, Ocean Springs 39564 Sanctuary House, LLC, 4331 Welch St, Moss Point 39563 Serenity Springs Personal Care, 9405 Tucker Rd, Ocean Springs 39564

Comfortcare Nursing Center, 1100 West Dr, Laurel 39440 Cottonwood Manor Pers Care, 3147 Old Amy Rd, Laurel 39440 Extra Care PCH, 354 Trace Rd, Laurel 39433 Guardian Angels PCH, 12 Victory Rd, Laurel 39443 Lynwood Senior Care, 59 Line Rd, Laurel 39443 Magnolia Gardens of Laurel, 945 West Dr, Laurel 39440 Magnolia Gardens of Ellisville, 303 E Ivy St, Ellisville 39437

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228-396-1998 228-872-7790 228-990-5195 228-872-3373

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228-818-0650

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1260 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs 39564

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TRANSPORTATION

Truewood by Merrill – Ocean Springs

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MARION COUNTY 601-736-4747

601-426-6488 601-342-2470

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STONE COUNTY

601-788-5799 601-788-5799 601-788-2834 601-545-9545

769-242-2344 601-403-8177 601-798-5673 601-798-9969 769-926-2596 601-799-1600

769-242-9000

PERRY COUNTY

Memorial Stone County Nursing & Rehab Ctr, 1436 E Central Ave, Wiggins 39577

Community Development AL, 109 Elm St, Richton 39476 Community Development AL II, 200 N Front St, Richton 39476 Community Development AL III, 116 N Front St, Richton 39476 Friend’s Personal Care Home, 367 Cornith Church Rd, Petal 39465

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Bee Hive Assisted Living, 4000 Wildwood Dr, Picayune 39466 Blueberry Hill PCH, 1005 S Shivers St, Poplarville 39478 New Country Living PCH, 258 George Ford Rd, Carriere 9426 Southern Pines PCH, 340 Sycamore Rd, Carriere 39426 St. Oaks Care Center, 83 White Chapel Rd, Carriere 39426 Timeless Grace Assisted Living, 424 Jake Smith Rd, Carriere 39426

340 Sycamore Rd, Picayune 39426

Serenity Pearl Living Center

The Grove PCH, 11 Pecan Dr, Columbia 39429

Northview Villa Personal Care, 625 Northview Dr, Laurel 39440 Tomorrow’s Promise, 945 West Dr, Laurel 39440

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

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MS State Veterans Home, 3261 Hwy 49, Collins 39428

601-544-7441 601-544-5300 601-288-4232 601-544-4230 601-264-0058

Bedford Care Center of Petal, 908 S George St, Petal 39465

Bedford Care Center – Alzheimer’s Care, 298 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 39401

Forrest General Skilled Nursing Unit, 6501 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 39420

Hattiesburg Health & Rehab, 514 Bay St, Hattiesburg 39401

Windham House of Hattiesburg, 37 Hillcrest Dr, 39402

601-947-9101

GEORGE / GREENE COUNTY

601-582-9157

Bedford Care Center, 300 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 39401

George Regional Health & Rehab, 859 Winter St, Lucedale 39452

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601-794-8566 120 601-264-3709

Bedford Care Center, 10 Medical Blvd, Hattiesburg 39401

6428 US Hwy 11, Lumberton 39455

Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation

601-765-8262

Covington County Nursing Center, 1207 S Fir Ave, Collins 39428

FORREST / LAMAR COUNTY

601-698-0400

COVINGTON COUNTY

# OF BEDS

Arrington Living Center, 902 Gerald McRaney St, Collins 39428

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

SKILLED SKILLED NURSING NURSING FACILITIES FACILITIES

TRILOGY MACHINE BILARY DRAIN ENTERAL FEEDING VENTILATOR BARIATRIC ACCEPTANCE TRACH CARE IV THERAPY DIALYSIS TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL DIETARY SERVICES HOSPICE ALZHEIMER’S SECURE UNIT PRIVATE INSURANCE RESPITE CARE REHABILITATION PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS

601-947-2783 601-394-2371 601-394-2331

Glen Oaks Nursing Center, 55 Susanne St, Lucedale 39452

Greene Rural Health Center, 1017 Jackson St, Leakesville 39451

Leakesville Rehab & Nursing Center, 1300 Melody Ln, Leaksville 39451

228-701-1500

228-831-3001 228-822-6901 228-575-7264

Lakeview Nursing & Rehab Center, 16411 Robinson Rd, Gulfport 39503

Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center, 1500 Broad Ave, Gulfport 39501

SRHS Singing River Skilled Nursing, 15200 Community Rd, Gulfport 39503

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228-864-6544 228-452-4344

Boyington Nursing Center, 1530 Broad Ave, Gulfport 39501

Dixie White House, 538 Menge Ave, Pass Christian 39571

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800-422-9988

Armed Forces Retirement Home, Beach Blvd, Gulfport 39507

11240 Canal Rd, Gulfport 39503

Gulfport Care Center

4347 W Gay Rd, D’Iberville 39540

Greenbriar Nursing Center

228-255-4832

Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Ctr, 5427 Gex Rd, Diamondhead 39525

HARRISON COUNTY

228-466-3099

Dunbar Village, 725 Dunbar Ave, Bay St Louis 39520

HANCOCK COUNTY

601-947-9101

George Regional Health & Rehab, 859 Winter St, Lucedale 39452

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River Chase Village, 5090 Gautier-Vancleave Rd, Gautier 39553

Singing River Nursing & Rehab, 3401 Main St, Moss Point 39563

SRHS Singing River Skilled Nursing, 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 39553

Sunplex Sub-Acute Center, 6520 Sun Scope Dr, Ocean Springs 39564

601-649-8006 601-422-0022

Care Center of Laurel, 935 West Dr, Laurel 39440

Comfortcare Nursing Center, 1100 West Dr, Laurel 39440

JONES COUNTY

601-792 1172

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

228-762-8960

Plaza Community Living Center, 4403 Hospital Rd, Pascagoula 39553

Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Extended Care Facility 1320 Winfield S, Prentiss 39474

228-875-9363

Ocean Springs Nursing Ctr, 1199 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs 39564

JACKSON COUNTY

228-388-1805

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Jones County Rest Home, 683 County Home Rd, Ellisville 39437

Laurelwood Community Living Center, 1036 West Dr, Laurel 39440

601-736-4747 601-731-1745

The Grove, 11 Pecan Dr, Columbia 39429

The Myrtles Health Care Facility, 1018 Alberta Ave, Columbia 39429

601-795-4543

Pearl River County Nursing Home, 305 W Moody St, Poplarville 39470

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Pineview Health Center, 1304 Walnut St, Waynesboro 39367

Memorial Stone Cnty Nursing & Rehab Ctr, 1436 E Central Av, Wiggins 39577

530 Hall St, Wiggins 39577

Azalea Gardens Nursing Center

STONE COUNTY

601-788 2490

PERRY COUNTY

601-798-1811

Picayune Rehab & Healthcare Center, 1620 Read Rd, Picayune 39466

Perry County Nursing Center, 206 Bay Ave, Richton 39476

601-799-1616

Bedford Care of Picayune, 2701 Cooper Rd, Picayune 39466

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

601-736-9557

Columbia Rehab & Healthcare Center, 1506 N Main St, Columbia 39429

MARION COUNTY

601-422-0022

Comfortcare Nursing Center, 1100 West Dr, Laurel 39440

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MEDICARE 2022 “IN A NUTSHELL”

Medicare 2022 “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

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

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

Most people pay monthly $170.10 (Premium could be higher based on income)

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

$1,556 deductible (per benefit period) It is possible to pay the $1,556 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

$233 annual deductible. (this can increase each year) 80/20 after deductible.

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

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

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

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

Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.

Most doctors accept Medicare.

Can provide benefits outside USA

No coverage outside USA.

No coverage outside the USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

Plans are available through insurance companies.

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

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 88 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

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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)

Medicare Part D Drug Program

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

Part B premium $170.10 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

Plans are generally a variation of the following: Deductible (Phase I) $0–$480 deductible

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

Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $4,430

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

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

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 $7,050 (TrOOP) has been met

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

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV) For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $3.95 / $9.85 or 5% depending on drug tier

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.

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

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Must have Part A or B to enroll.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

MEDICARE 2022 “IN A NUTSHELL”

Medicare 2022 “In A Nutshell” Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)

Annual Election Period is Oct 15–Dec 7 each year

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ADULT DAY CARE OR IN-HOME CARE: YOUR CHOICE

Adult Day Care or In-Home Care: Your Choice Many of us were familiar with “day care” when our kids were pre-school age and we needed the kids to be cared for while we were at work. Well, what about having mom or dad living with us when they shouldn’t be left alone at home all day. Not only would it be boring, but it may be medically and socially unadvisable. Nowadays we have choices of in-home care such as a Home Care and Personal Assistance agency (page 55), or away-fromhome care in an Adult Day Care (ADC) facility (page 12).

The available level of care varies among agencies and ADC facilities, so be sure your loved one’s needs will be met when selecting care. ADC offers interaction with other seniors and activities not available at home. Popular among ADCs are card and board games, Wii video games that make you move around, and some have 90 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

exercise programs such as chair exercises suitable for seniors. Also, you can be assured the ADC meals are nutritious and meet specific dietary needs of the client. Some have scheduled, chaperoned trips to places like Walmart. In-home care with a caregiver affords certain “comforts of home” that may be beneficial, especially if the senior has strong resistance to “getting out.” An in-home caregiver can drive the client to have lunch, walk in the mall, get a snack or ice cream, or just visit old memorable places. Both types of care have advantages; we have had families tell us that they use both options, with in-home care on the first two days of the work week, and ADC the other three days. Whichever you choose, be sure it’s providing an enriching, satisfying experience for your loved one. ~ Editor’s Note: This article submitted by the Seniors Blue Book of Southeast Mississippi.

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maintenance and transportation. Personal assistance with ADLs available. Rates also vary from all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Payor sources usually accepted are private pay or some insurance plans. RESPITE CARE – Provides a temporary break for caregivers by allowing a resident to have a short-term stay in a community that can meet their needs. Many assisted living communities and nursing homes have a respite care program. Residents typically stay from a week to a month, depending on the situation, and receive all the services of the community to meet their needs. Respite care services are usually private-pay.

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SKILLED NURSING CARE – Is provided by licensed nurses in nursing homes, 24-hrs, for residents with complex medical conditions requiring a high level of need and routine services. Residents can have a private or a shared room. Meals are served in a dining area, activities are scheduled, and therapies are available as prescribed by a physician. Some skilled nursing facilities have a separate secured area for residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia conditions. “Long term care facilities” or “nursing centers” are synonymous terms for skilled nursing facilities. Most facilities provide rehabilitation following a hospital stay, and accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. ~

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ADVERTISER INDEX

Advertiser Index AARP Foundation.........................................46

Hospice of Light..........................................29

All Ways Caring...........................................64

Kare In Home, Home Health........... Back Cover

Amada Senior Care.....................................58

Kare In Home Private Care............ Back Cover

Ann Celano, Aetna Medicare Solutions........33

Kare In Home Medical Equipment............................... Back Cover

Asbury Hospice House.................................59 Azalea Gardens Nursing Center...................94 Bethesda Free Clinic...................................16 The Blake at Biloxi......................................77 Canon Hospice ...........................................34 Cas Care ....................................................58 Coastal Partnership....................................30 Complete Benefit Solutions, Sharon Trippe..............................................34 The Cottage Memory Care.............................5 The Cove Assisted Living...............................5 Covenant Caregivers...................................63 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital.................................................40

Lamar Healthcare and Rehabilitation.........85 Lighthouse Enhanced Living.........................2 Mayhone Elder Law Center, PLLC.................19 Merit Health Behavioral Health.....................3 Mississippi Access to Care ........................21 Notre Dame Hospice....................................25 Nursing Management, Inc.............................1 Help At Home (formerly Oxford) .......................................... Inside Front Cover OLLI Osher Lifelong Learning Inst...............45 Pavilion Health Services, Pavilion Place......13 Phoenix Behavioral Health..........................37 Prime Senior Placement..............................72

Equal Steps Veterans Home........................50

Right At Home...............................................4

Forrest General Home Care & Hospice.........59

Salus Home Care.........................................62

Greenbriar Nursing Center..........................85

St. Joseph Hospice......................................24

The Greenhouse Memory Care, Seashore Highlands.................................5

Seashore Highlands Retirement Community...............................................5

Gulfport Care Center...................................84

Seashore Oaks Assisted Living....................13

Gulf Coast Social Work Conference.....................Inside Back Cover

Serenity Pearl Assisted Living.....................72

Gulf Shores Adult Day Health Center...........13 Home Instead Senior Care...........................65 The Homestead Assisted Living...................77 92 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – SPRING-FALL 2022

SRHS Skilled Nursing, Gulfport...................29 SRHS Skilled Nursing, Pascagouola............29 Summerfield Retirement Community...........79 Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs.............78

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