SAGE Referral Network Based on a philosophy of inclusion and equal access to services, SAGE works with organizations and business owners throughout Metro St. Louis to ensure that their services are welcoming and inclusive of LGBT older adults, caregivers, their family and friends. Area Agencies on Aging - Services across Missouri Information and Referral Advocacy Legal, Financial, and Insurance Day Programs & Senior Centers LGBT Affirming Religious/Spiritual Communities Employment Services Resources for Everyone Geriatric Care Management/Counseling Health/Wellness/Caregiver Support Home Health/Personal and Professional Care Hospice
For Information about Joining the Referral Network contact swayland@sagemetrostl.org
Housing
Area Agencies on Aging Your Gateway to Aging Services & Information Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging The Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging recognizes the individual capabilities and needs of each older person. Therefore, the CMAAA's mission is to assist communities in establishing a full range of services which allow older persons to
live in the most independent manner as possible. Please see the CMAAA's website for a list of counties served. Contact Information: Jean Leonatti Phone: (573) 443-5823 Email: cmaaa@cmaaa.net Website: www.cmaaa.net
Mid East Area Agency on Aging Our vision is for seniors and their caregivers to have opportunities to lead satisfying, productive lives with health, honor, and dignity. Our mission is to assist adults through the journey of aging. Contact Information: John Gamache Phone: (636) 207-0847 Email: info@mid-eastaaa.org Website: www.mid-eastaaa.org
to secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment and encourage economic, social and personal independence by providing opportunities for benefit assistance, socialization, and volunteer activities in the community. Services provided for those eligible include: home delivered meals, case management, respite care, senior centers meals program, transportation services, information and referral, health promotion, benefits assistance, legal assistance, housing options, long term care ombudsman program. Contact Information: Phone: 314-612-5918 or 314-657-1680 Email: slaaa@stlouiscity.com Website: www.slaaa.org
St. Louis Area Agency on Aging Provides a comprehensive system of community-based services for older (age 60 and better) and persons with disabilities (ages 18-59) who live in the City of St. Louis. The agency's objective is
Advocacy Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Vision: To ensure that residents of long term care facilities have quality of life and the right to a dignified existence, and can exercise their rights as a resident without fear or interference, coercion or reprisal. Mission: Preserving the quality of life for long term care residents by empowering them and their families through education, advocacy and support. They provide 4 Key Programs: Long Term Care Facility Visits: Professional staff and specially trained volunteers visit long term care facilities weekly, getting to know residents, providing advocacy, support and education about their rights. When requested, they act as a voice for resident treatment and care to help mediate resolution, grievances and disputes. Victims of Crime Program: Provide trained staff and volunteers who support nursing home residents who may be a victim of a crime, experience physical abuse, assault, or financial exploitation. They ensure the victims are protected through all available legal means and support
them through the process including: meeting with residents; assessing their needs; cooperatively working with local law authorities, lawyers and courts; and providing referrals for residents as needed. Information Center: Provides free and objective education and information services to individuals, families, and caregivers seeking placement assistance. This includes: clarifying nursing home regulations; assist families to cope with the costly and complicated process of long term care placement; provide directories of all licensed facilities and bed availability; and consultations to discuss Medicaid/Medicare, state, federal, and facility regulations, living wills, guardianship and durable powers of attorney.
Community Outreach and Education: Provided to community organizations to increase awareness of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and providing trainings and education to facility staff to increase knowledge regarding the needs of long term care resident's quality of life.
Ph: (314) 918-8222 Email: mhill@ltcop-stl.org Website: www.ltcop-stl.org
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Day Programs Bon Vivant Adult Day Club Located in Fenton, participants enjoy a cost effective and practical method of day time care. The program enhances current abilities so the older adult may continue to enjoy a good life, while living in the private home and community. Through adult day programs, premature entry into skilled nursing facilities may be avoided. Great resource for working care givers! Services include: Nutritious meals and snacks, Basic Nursing supervision, Guided activity and socialization, Exercise and memory stimulation, Support and Referral Services. Contact Info: Ph: 636-343-1600 Email: angela@bonvivantclub.com Website: www.bonvivantclub.com
Grand Oak Hill Senior Center Grand Oak Hill Senior Center's mission is to provide nutrition and socialization services to community seniors. Services provided are: nutritional assessment, daily lunches, home-delivered
meals, transportation services (shopping trips, doctor's visits, to and from the center). Contact Information: Nicole Anderson Phone: (314) 865-5530 ext. 102 Email: Nicole.gohcc@gmail.com
Tower Grove Park - Stupp Center Senior Center To provide important recreational, education, and cultural opportunities for the public. Senior programs include: trips, lectures, luncheons, social hours, game days, line dancing, etc. Visit our website for upcoming programs. Contact Information: Ph: 314-771-4122 Email: mwalsh@towergrovepark.org Website: http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/towergrove/Welcome/default.htm
Employment Services MERS/Goodwill MERS/Goodwill provides opportunities for persons with barriers to employment to work and live more independently in the community. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides paid on-the-job training, work experience and placement services for individuals 55+ years of age for individuals meeting the income and age criteria. The program services individuals residing in St. Louis City, and the Counties of St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin, and St. Charles. MERS/Goodwill also provides supported employment services to people with disabilities. Contact Information: St. Louis City: David Nieland Phone: (888) 651-4177 or (314) 241-3464 Email: dnieland.mersgoodwill.org
St. Louis County: Don Vaisvil Phone: (888)-651-4177 or (314) 647-7453 ext.126 Email: dvaisvil@mersgoodwill.org Website: www.mersgoodwill.org/
Geriatric Care Management/Counseling
Bi-Lingual International Assistant Services Bi-Lingual International Assistant Services seeks to better the lives of elderly and disabled Americans as well as "New Americans" through solid commitment to providing
advocacy, social work, case management and mental wellness services in teh most culturally and linguistically sensitive methods possible. Services include: Mental Health Services (counseling, grief therapy, cognitive behavioral counseling); Social Services (information & referral, case
management, housing assistance); Interpretation & Translation; Home Based Visits to Home bound individuals; Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services; Limited Emergency Fund for Consumers of Agency Only. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 692-9010 Email: juliaostropolsky@cs.com Website: www.biligualstl.org
Diane Mitchell-Scott, MA, PLPC Diane Mitchell-Scott's mission is provide quality counseling in a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment to individuals, families, groups, and couples. Her specialties are counseling GLBT individuals, clients with developmental disabilities, and trauma survivors. Diane also provides workshops in: self-care and wellness, assertiveness training, financial recovery, and stress management. Contact Information: Phone: (636) 724-5956 Email: ded.scott@gmail.com
Heidi Eickemeyer, LCSW, MSW Private practice therapist providing psychotherapy to diverse population of LGBT older adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, relationships, grief and bereavement, sexuality, end of life issues, chronic illness, emotional, physical, sexual abuse and caregiver stress. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 852-2470 Email: heidi.eickemeyer@gmail.com
from a variety of therapies including: Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Contact Information: Jennifer Campbell Phone: (314) 566-2290 Email: jennifercampbellpc@gmail.com
Kelly Storck, MSW, LCSW Helping people create empowering and fulfilling lives by providing individual and family therapy. Diverse client base and experience including: trauma/abuse, women's issues, grief and loss, sexual identity, gender identity, depression, anxiety, selfharming behaviors, family conflict/chaos, codependency, selfdiscovery, and life transitions. Contact Information: Phone: 314-540-8593 Email: tkstorck@hotmail.com http://kellystorck.googlepages.com
LGBT Counseling St. Louis Providing clients with a safe, supportive, and confidential environment in which to: Discover, understand and overcome unnecessary barriers; Develop increased confidence and sense of purpose; Seek valid and unique personal truth; and Cultivate new solutions to distinct challenges. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 602-5534 Email: cbetzmsw@aol.com Website: www.LGBTCounselingSTL.com
Jennifer Campbell, MA, LPC, CCDP-D
Linda Weiner, LCSW
To assist individuals in developing effective coping skills, providing support and encouragement throughout life stages, and coping with life events and the stressors that go along with them. I am committed to helping individuals achieve a balance in their lives that will enable them to reach their goals, dreams, and stability.
To provide culturally competent and culturally diverse individual and relationship coaching, counseling, and retreats for those concerned with sexuality or intimacy issues. Services: Individual and couples coaching and counseling, couples retreats, relationship, intimacy and sexuality concerns, trauma.
Provides counseling to individuals and couples from adolescence to late adulthood. Specializes in LGBT counseling, substance abuse counseling, mental illness, and general counseling. Works
Contact Information: Phone: 314-588-8924 Email: sextherapiststlouis@yahoo.com Website: www.sextherapiststlouis.com
Pathways for Aging Pathways for Aging is a group of professional clinical social workers, who are licensed and hold Masters Degrees in Social Work. All of the staff are experienced in working with older adults and their families, and are Medicare approved mental health providers. Services include: Counseling/Psychotherapy, Geriatric Care Management, and Consultation. Contact Information: Phone: 314-361-3530 Email: j.krausetaylor@pathwaysforaging.com Website: www.pathwaysforaging.com/services
Rite of Passage Psychotherapy Helping Women and Adolescent Girls Survive Life Transitions Specialization: Women and Female Youth; Mood Disorders; Postpartum Depression; Chronic Illness; Birth Trauma, Pregnancy & Infant Loss; Sexual Identity; Life Transitions; Relationship Conflict. Focused on women and female youth, Rite of Passage offers therapy for individuals, groups, and families, providing a respectful and collaborative approach within a safe and nurturing environment. This strong therapeutic alliance affords clients the comfort in which to develop greater self-awareness, heal from past traumas, and learn to cope with present difficulties. Contact Information: Sarah Coffman, MSW, LCSW Phone: (314) 640-1644 Email: riteofpassage@mac.com Website: www.rite-of-passage.com
St. Louis Area Agency on Aging Provides a comprehensive system of community-based services for older (age 60 and better) and persons with disabilities (age 18-59) who live in the City of St. Louis. The Agency's objective are to secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment and encourage economic, social and personal independence by providing opportunities for benefit assistance, socialization, and volunteer activities in the community. Services provided include for those eligible include: Home Delivered Meals, Case Management, Respite Care, Senior Centers Meals Program, Transportation Services, Information and Referral, Health Promotion, Benefits Assistance, Legal Assistance, Housing Options, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. Contact Information: Phone: 314-612-5918 or 314-657-1680 Email: slaaa@stlouiscity.com Website: www.slaaa.org
St. Andrew's It is St. Andrew's Vision to help create a society where "all older adults are respected, productive, secure, and fulfilled." Services include: Independent Living (Senior Communities), Assisted Living/Sheltered Care, Nursing Homes/Skilled Care, Alzheimer's/Dementia Special Care, and St. Andrew's At-Home Services including Geriatric Care Management. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 726-0111 Email: info@standrews1.com website: www.standrews1.com/default.asp
Health/Wellness/Caregiver Support Alzheimer's Association, St. Louis Chapter The Alzheimer's Association, St. Louis Chapter, serves more
than 66,000 families in the 38 - county service area of St. Louis metro, eastern Missouri and western Illinois.
Founded in 1981, the chapter has grown from a single support group to a multi-faceted service and health agency with offices in St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO and Collinsville, IL. Services include: 24/7 Helpline, Care Consultations, Support Groups, MedicAlert+Safe Return, Early Stage Programs, Family Education, Respite Care Assistance and Family Support Fund, Community Education, Professional Education, Advocacy, Memory Walk and Volunteer Opportunities.
care for a loved one with dementia. Our goal is to delay or avoid placement in an institutional setting. Services include: In-home psychosocial assessment; Environmental/safety assessment; Training to family caregivers; Recommendations on managing dementia behaviors, communication techniques, and coping strategies; Case management services for 12 months; Free interactive caregiver workshops to community organizations, places of worship or paces of business.
Contact Information: Phone: (314) 432-3422 Website: www.alzst.org
Contact Information: Phone: (314) 645-6247 Email: smiskovic@memorycarehs.org Website: www.morycarehs.org
Clover Care Services included: Set up and delivery of Durable Medical Equipment in the patients home. Sales, rental and service provided as well as assistance with insurance reimbursement. Clover Care is committed to providing excellent service daily for our patients as well as referral sources. We strive to deliver our services in a prompt, skilled and compassionate manner while maintaining harmony with other home health services being provided. We serve our community by providing health care equipment in a fiscally responsible manner while playing a role in the well being of the patients physical, psychological and spiritual well being. Contact Information: Phone: (636) 255-0011 Email: cindy@clovercare1.com Website: www.clovercare1.com
Memory Care Home Solutions To provide family caregivers training and skills needed to
St. Louis Area Agency on Aging Provides a comprehensive system of community-based services for older (age 60 and better) and persons with disabilities (age 18-59) who live in the City of St. Louis. The Agency's objective are to secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment and encourage economic, social and personal independence by providing opportunities for benefit assistance, socialization, and volunteer activities in the community. Services provided include for those eligible include: Home Delivered Meals, Case Management, Respite Care, Senior Centers Meals Program, Transportation Services, Information and Referral, Health Promotion, Benefits Assistance, Legal Assistance, Housing Options, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 612-5917 Email: slaaa@stlouiscity.com Website: www.slaaa.org
Home Health/Personal and Professional Care
Abundance of Love Home Care Abundance of Love Home Care is committed to providing high quality, client-centered and affordable home care services to their clients to assist them in leading dignified and independent lives in the comfort of their homes. Their individual needs are carefully assessed, understood, and met through the selective assignment of qualified, trustworthy, and compassionate personnel. Some services include: Transportation, Medicine Reminders, Pharmacy Pick-Up, Errands, Meal Preparation, Light House Chores, Bath Visits, Respite Care, and Personal Care. Contact Information: Phone: 314-477-7057 Email: b.feaman@abundanceoflovecare.com Website: www.abundanceoflovecare.com
All Family Care
Bethesda Health Group, Inc
Providing home care that works for you and your family. Services can be temporary or long term and include: Alzheimer support, hospice support, companionship, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, running errands, physical therapy assistance, medication reminders, transportation, toileting and incontinence care, feeding, and bathing assistance.
Our mission is to be the premier provider of care and services for senior in the St. Louis region while maintaining financial strenght and providing fulfilling career opportunities. As a not-for-profit that been serving the needs of St. Louis senior since 1889, our priorities are clear - we place care of our senior population above all else.
Contact Information: Phone: 314-544-1515 Email: gary@allfamilyhomecare.com website: www.allfamilyhomecare.com
Services include: A wide range of supportive housing across the St. Louis area including, Patio Homes, Retirement Communities, Independent, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. Support programs and services including: Home Health, Private Duty Nursing, Adult Day Club, Hospice Care, Respite Care, Rehabilitation and Transitional Care.
AW Healthcare We provide In-Home services that allow our clients to age in place with dignity and respect in the familiar surroundings of their own home. We provide the following services: Bathing/Personal Care; Meal Preparation; Light Housekeeping;Grocery Shopping; Errands/Transportation; Laundry; Restorative Care; Tuck In/Tuck Out Services. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 726-5600 Email: Silvana@awhealthcare.net Website: www.awhealthcare.com
Contact Information: Phone: 314-800-1900 Email: tlglaze@bethesdahealth.org Website: www.bethesdahealth.org
Bi-Lingual In-Home Assistant Services Our mission is "To ensure successful aging in the community through appropriate home based services." Services include: Personal Care, Home Care and Shopping Errands. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 692-9010 Email: juliaostropolsky@cs.com
Comfort Keepers
Services, Medicaid Programs of Personal Care, Consumer Directed Services Program, and Healthy Children and Youth Program.
At ComfortKeepers, nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing in-home care that enriches our clients' lives and helps them maintain the highest possible level of independent living.
Contact Information: Louis Appelman Phone: (314) 355-3679 Email: lou36_1998@yahoo.com
Services include: Conversation and Companionship; Meal Preparation; Light Housekeeping; Errand Services; Grocery Shopping; Respite; Medication Reminders and Management; Grooming and Dressing Guidance; Incidental Transportation; Laundry; Recreation activities and Crafts; Mail Assistance and Organization; Periodic Review and Communication with Family; Supervisory Visits; In-Home Safety Technology (Emergency Response System); Bathing; Mobility; Transferring and Positioning; Incontinence Care; Toileting; Feeding; Oral Hygiene; Special Diet and Meal Preparation. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 288-0054 Email: stlouis@comfortkeepers.com Website: www.comfortkeepers.com
Guy Friday Services Providing quality household and personal services with the same honesty and care I would provide my Grandmother. Services include: House Cleaning, Errands - Grocery Shopping, Prescription Pick Up, Pet Sitting/Visits/Dog Walks, Dry Cleaning Pick-up/Delivery, Laundry, Minor Household Repairs, Notary Public. Contact Info: Phone: (314) 359-9328 Email: GuyFridaySTL@yahoo.com
Home Care Assistance Because living at home is the best way to live!
CompanionCare Services, LLC Serving the St. Louis LGBT senior community PROUDLY, CompanionCare Services, offers a wide range of in-home, nonmedical assistance & services designed to support better health and assist senior to maintain their independence and their home. Services include: Transportation for: medical appointments, errands & shopping, pharmacy pick-ups; Meal planning & preparation, Medication reminders, Light housekeeping & laundry, Light home maintenance, Pet care, Plant care, Navigation of the insurance infrastructure, Visits to family, friends & religious services, Companionship, Walks, movies, museum outings, sporting events, theater, and dining out. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 535-3222 Website: http://companioncareservicesllc.com Email: bobpstl@hotmail.com
Deer Valley Home Health Services We provide home health care and chore workers to allow seniors and the disabled to live independently in their homes. Services include; Skilled Nursing, Personal Care Workers, Social
Home Care Assistance is North America's premier provider of live-in care for seniors. Founded by a Certified Geriatric Care Manager and PhD Clinical Psychologist, Home Care Assistance rigorously screens and trains caregivers in its exclusive Balanced Care MethodTM. This method centers on the lifestyle factors in the areas of nutrition, exercise, and mental stimulation that contribute to a longer and healthier lifespan, making Home Care Assistance the only senior care solution with an emphasis on healthy longevity. Services: We are proud to have a distinguished reputation for high-caliber caregivers. Our caregivers take a holistic approach to our clients by encouraging independence and engaging them in physical, mental and social activities. Our caregivers lend a hand with meal preparation, personal hygiene, bathing, medical reminders, transportation and more on both and hourly and livein basis. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 863-8989 or Toll Free at: 1-866-4-LiveIn Email: info@hcamo.com Website: http://www.homecareassistance.com/content/StLouis.html
Med-Staff Home Health Med-Staff Home Health's mission is to "strive to improve our community through compassionate and caring home health." Some services provided include: Skilled Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing/Counseling Services, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Contact Information: Chad Keeling Phone: (314) 993-4663 Email: chad.mshh@sbcglobal.net
Mederi Caretenders We are Senior Advocates committed to providing health care that looks beyond the obvious needs of seniors enabling them to live in their homes as long as possible. Services include: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Social Work Services, and Home Health Aides. Contact Info: Phone: (314) 596-8689 Email: cdillender@sbcglobal.net Website: www.almostfamily.com
Mobile Physical Therapy Mobile Physical Therapy is committed to providing physical therapy services to those who cannot attend outpatient clinics. We strive for collaboration, teamwork, and clear community between providers and clients. In-home physical therapy includes: physical therapy for a variety of problems, balance improvement, fall prevention, bone health and equipment evaluations. Contact Information: Phone: 314-558-1685 Email: brad@mobile-pt.com Website: www.mobile-pt.com
Nurses to Go Dedicated to improving the health of our patients, and rehabilitating them within the confines of their residence in order to improve their life fulfillment. Nurses to Go provides the following services to qualified individuals: Skilled Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Private Duty Nursing, Infusion Therapy, Mom/Baby Visits, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy,
Social Services, Nutritional Assessments, Home Health Aide, Chore Worker Services/Companion, Medical Equipment & Supplies. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 677-6800 Website: www.nursestogo.org/aboutus.html
Premiere Home Health Our mission is to be the Premiere Health Agency in the greater St. Louis area. In the ever-changing world of skilled home care, we are proactive in: Preventing illness and injury; Providing compassionate, excellent quality care to ill and injured; Helping overcome illness or injury with rehabilitation; Managing chronic illness with competence and kindness; Maintaining meaningful communication with physicians; and Encouraging and motivating individuals to enjoy healthy aging at home. Services include: Skilled Nursing; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies; Medical Social Services; Home Health Aide Personal Care. Contact Information: Phone: (636) 916-0022 Email: office@premierecarestl.com Website: http://premierecarestl.com/
ResCare HomeCare The people of ResCare HomeCare deliver quality care and compassionate support, when you want, where want it - in the comfort of your own home or community. Whether you or a loved one is recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, living with a chronic disability, or dealing the natural process of aging, the dedicated employees at ResCare HomeCare are here to help - 24 hours a day. Services provided are tailored to your individual needs and include: Professional Nursing; Personal Care, Home Making; Respite; and many other services in the home, the hospital, long-term care facilities, and other places of residence. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 989-9552 Email: sosiek@rescare.com Website: www.rescarehomecare.com
Right at Home At Right at Home our mission is "Improving the Quality of Live for Those We Serve." Right at Home of St. Louis is a private duty company that is dedicated to providing compassionate care for seniors and disabled person in our St. Louis community. We provide experienced and professionally trained caregivers for as little as 4 hours a day, up to 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide free assessments and create individualized plans of care for each of our clients. We are available for consultation and service anytime of the day or night. Call us for all your private duty assistance needs. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 567-5545 Email: barb@rightathome-stl.net Website: www/stlouiscentral.rightathome.net/index.asp
St. Andrew's It is St. Andrew's Vision to help create a society where "all older adults are respected, productive, secure, and fulfilled." Services include: Independent Living (Senior Communities), Assisted Living/Sheltered Care, Nursing Homes/Skilled Care, Alzheimer's/Dementia Special Care, and St. Andrew's At-Home Services including Geriatric Care Management.
Contact Information: Phone: (314) 977-8833 email: sue@stafflinkusa.com Website: www.stafflinkusa.com
Synergy HomeCare of St. Louis County Synergy HomeCare is a nationally recognized leader in home, companion and personal care. Synergy specializes in matching our clients with the perfect caregiver to meet the client's needs. Whether a client desires simple company and companionship, or requires high level personal care, our caregivers have the personalities and skills to make our clients happy and comfortable. Services include: companionship, homemaking, errands, doctor visits, medication reminders, cooking, laundry, bathing and hygiene, toileting, dressing, oral care, incontinence care and other personal care needs. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 835-1100 Email: synergy@synergystlc.com Website: www.synergyhomecare.com
Veterans Home Care We assist veterans and surviving spouses of war time, to medical pension to pay for home care to stay in their homes and not have to go to a nursing home.
Contact Information: Phone: (314) 726-0111 Email: info@standrews1.com website: www.standrews1.com/default.asp
Contact Information: Phone: 314-514-2444 email: marcy@veteranshomecare.com Website: www.veteranshomecare.com
StaffLink We strive to provide a wide spectrum of traditional and non-traditional services that help our clients to live productive lives in their homes. Services include: Nursing assistant, PCA/CNA, Medicaid Approved Services, Companion Caregiver, Sleepover Aide, Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Sunrise-Sunset Visitor, Guardian Angel Visits, Live-Caregiver, Private Concierge, Personal Organizer, Housekeeper, Personal Care.
Visiting Nurse Association Visiting Nurse Association is a non-profit, community based healthcare organization. Established in 1911, VNA is the leader in home based healthcare and hospice. We also provide health and wellness programs as well as disease prevention vaccinations. Services in include: Hospice Care, Travel, Flu, Shingles and Healthcare Vaccinations, Case Management Consultations, and Wellness Programs. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 918-7171
email: cemmerich@vnastl-cmc.com Website: www.vnastl.com
week. RN's, LPN's, and CNA's are availalbe in both Missouri and Illinois. Contact Information: Phone: For HomeCare - 1-800-642-6099 For Private Duty - (314) 291-8388 Email: voni.foppe@vnatip.com Website: www.vnatip.com/
VNA TIP HomeCare/TIP PremierCare VNA-TIP HomeCare is dedicated to delivering advanced home health care which meets the special needs of each of the communities we serve. Along with the appropriate clinical care, we strive to ensure compassion and caring in all that we do for our clients. Available in Missouri and Illinois. TIP PremierCare private duty services are available when you need them. Services include: intermittent home health care services, hospice services, private duty services, and a Vaccination program. They are provided on an hourly or per-visit basis and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
Hospice Bethesda Hospice Care Rooted in compassion, Bethesda's hospice team of professionals including, nurses, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, dietitians, therapists, and physicians work handin-hand with our long-term care staff to provide the special medical, emotional, and personal attention require for patients and families affected by life-limiting illness. Contact Information:
Phone: (314) 446-0623 Website: www.bethesdahealth.org/services/?uid=1
BJC Hospice The BJC Hospice program was developed to support patients and families in coping with life-limiting illnesses while living life to the fullest. Care continues after the death of the patient to support families in their grief. The
hospice team includes: registered nurses, counselors, physical, occupation and speech therapists, home health aides/homemakers, chaplins, registed dietitians, medical social workers, volunteers and bereavements specialist. Contact Information: Phone: St. Louis Area - 314-872-5050 or 888-BJC-HOME ; Illinois Area:618-463-7100 or 800-916-7541 Website: www.bjchospice.org
Hope Hospice, Inc Care is overseen by a physician and coordinated by specially trained nurses. Hope Hospice's focus is the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family facing a life limiting illness. Their mission is to see that every moment left is lived to its fullest, free from pain and encased in love. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 962-4673
Pathways Community Hospice Pathways Community Hospice provides patients the opportunity to spend the remaining months of life's final journey in familiar surroundings...alert and free of pain...among the people and things they love. We are dedicated to making this possible. Pathways Community Hospice is a Medicare/Medicaid Certified hospice that works closely with the patient's physician to ensure coordination and continuity of care. Services are provided in the patient's home or nursing home and include: Professional nursing and state of the art pain and symptom management; Coordination of medications, medical equipment and supplies; Hospice aides for personal care and hygiene; Skilled counseling for end-of-life issues; Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapies, if needed for palliative care; Medical Social Worker; Spiritual Care; Trained Volunteers for family respite and assistance; Bereavement Program; Coordination of short term inpatient care for pain management and symptom management and for respite care. Contact Information: Phone: (636) 733-7399 Email: yschwandt@pathwayshospice.com Website: www.pathwayscommunityhospice.com
St. Anthony's Hospice St. Anthony's, a Catholic medical center, has the duty and the privilege to provide the best care to every patient, every day. Services include an interdisciplinary team providing: Physician and Nursing Services, Home Health Aides, Social Services, Pastoral Care, Bereavement Care, Volunteer Services, Inpatient Care, Respite Care, Nutritional Counseling, Medications related to the terminal illness, Medical Supplies and Equipment. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 525-7279 Email: lisa.reynolds@samcstl.org Website: www.stanthonyshospice.com
TIP Hospice TIP Hospice of Missouri and Illinois affirms the belief that patients with a terminal illness can live fully and be hopeful. Our Hospice program affirms life and does not hasten nor postpone death. The core value of Hospice as a service of end-of-life care to patients and their families is found in our deep sense of caring and commitment. The TIP Hospice teams work together with our patients' physicians to provide physical, emotional and spiritual care for patients and their families. Available in Missouri and Illinois. Contact Information: Phone: 1-800-642-6099 Email: voni.foppe@vnatip.com Website: www.vnatip.com/
Visiting Nurse Association Visiting Nurse Association is a non-profit, community based healthcare organization. Established in 1911, VNA is the leader in home based healtcare and hospice. We also provide health and wellness programs as well as disease prevention vaccinations. Services in include: Hospice Care, Travel, Flu, Shingles and Healthcare Vaccinations, Case Management Consultations, and Wellness Programs. Contact Information:
Phone: (314) 918-7171 email: cemmerich@vnastl-cmc.com
Website: www.vnastl.com
Housing Beauvais Manor Our passion, your peace of mind. Caring for an aging love one can be an extraordinarily difficult experience. Fortunately, there's Beauvais Manor, where our passion for caring means a staff that goes beyond every day - to lend our ear, meet a special request, respond to a concern, even visit a resident on a day off. When your family member gets the care he or she deserves, we know you'll feel better, too. Services include: Skilled Nursing Care, Alzheimer's Unit, Specialized Hospice Care, Rehabilitation Services in Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy for short or long term placement. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 771-2990 ext. 219 Email: agrogan@beauvaismanor.com website: www.beausvaismanor.com
Bethesda Health Group, Inc Our mission is to be the premier provider of care and services for senior in the St. Louis region while maintaining financial strenght and providing fulfilling career opportunities. As a not-for-profit that been serving the needs of St. Louis senior since 1889, our priorities are clear we place care of our senior population above all else. Services include: A wide range of supportive housing across the St. Louis area including, Patio Homes, Retirement Communities, Independent, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. Support programs and services including: Home Health, Private Duty Nursing, Adult Day Club, Hospice Care, Respite Care, Rehabilitation and Transitional Care. Contact Information: Phone: 314-800-1900 Email: tlglaze@bethesdahealth.org Website: www.bethesdahealth.org
Carrie Elligson Gietner Nursing Home
To provide a warm, loving, and safe environment where our residetns can live their lives to the fullest.
Services include: Residential care and skilled nursing care. Medicaid accepted and private rooms available.
Contact Information: Phone: 314-752-0000 Email: administrator@gietnerskilledcare.com
Website: www.gietnerskilledcare.com
living, incontinent issues, medication management, memory care - secured neighborhood, physician's visits on site, blood work, simple x-rays, home health therapy, social model/home like environment.
St. Andrew's (Tower Grove Manor)
Contact Information: Phone: 636-536-3800 Email: chesterfield.dcr@surnriseseniorliving.com website: www.sunriseseniorliving.com
It is St. Andrew's Vision to help create a society where "all older adults are respected, productive, secure, and fulfilled." Services include: Independent Living (Senior Communities), Assisted Living/Sheltered Care, Nursing Homes/Skilled Care, Alzheimer's/Dementia Special Care, and St. Andrew's At-Home Services. St. Andrew's Communities are located throughout St. Louis City and County. Contact their office for a location near you. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 726-0111 Email: info@standrews1.com website: www.standrews1.com/default.asp
St. Louis Altenheim The mission of the St. Louis Altenheim is to maintain a life care retirement community for older adults where residents receive the services needed for a high quality of life. Services include: Retirement Living, Supported and Nursing Care.
Sunrise On Clayton Our mission is to Champion Quality of Life for All Seniors. Sunrise on Clayton provides assisted living, Alzheimer's care and is a licensed intermediate care facility. Services include, on site therapy, hospice services, extensive life enrichment programs, transportation to group events, and coordination of care and services by a nurse. Contact Information: Phone: 314-646-7600 Email: stacy.tew-lovasz@sunriseseniorliving.com website: www.sunriseseniorliving.com
Sunrise Assisted Living of Des Peres
Contact Information: Ph: 314-353-7225 Email: kclark@stlouisaltenheim.com Website: www.altenheim-stlouis.com
Our mission is to Champion Quality of Life for All Seniors. Providing assisted living and Alzheimer's care. Licensed a an Intermediate Care Facility. Services include on site therapy, hospice services, extensive life enrichment programs, transportation to group events, coordination of care and services by a nurse.
Sunrise of Chesterfield
Contact Information: Phone: 314-965-3800 Email: desperes.dcr@sunriseseniorliving.com Website: www.sunriseseniorliving.com
Our mission is to Champion Quality of Life for All Seniors. Services provided include: Assistance will all activities of daily
National Church Residences/Alexian Court Apartments Providing low-income housing for senior citizens and the disabled. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 771-5604 Email: 0852sc@ncr.org Address: 2636 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63118
Legal, Financial, and Insurance Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. - Angela Curtis, Financial Advisor, CFP Delivering financial solutions through a tailored approach and a genuine interest in our clients' evolving needs. We help clients plan for a confident future. Areas of focus include: Domestic Partner Planning, Retirement Planning Strategies, Protection and Insurance, Estate Planning Strategies, Saving for Education, Asset Allocation, Income Tax Planning Strategies, and Investment Advice.
Bar Elder Law Committee, ACLU-Eastern Missouri Legal Committee (as well as cooperating attorney), Alzheimer's Association Public Policy Committee Contact Information: Phone: (314) 567-6355 Email: arlenezarembkalaw@sbcglobal.net Website: http://zarembkalaw.justia.net/
Christine A. Gilsinan, Attorney at Law Contact Information: Phone 314-744-4007 Website: ameripriseadvisors.com/angela.2.curtis Email: angela.2.curtis@ampf.com Address: 2 Cityplace Drive, Suite 380, St. Louis Mo 63141
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. - Philip Deitch, Financial Advisor
Delivering financial solutions through a tailored approach and a genuine interest in our clients' evolving needs. We help clients plan for a confident future. Areas of focus include: Domestic Partner Planning, Retirement Planning Strategies, Protection and Insurance, Estate Planning Strategies, Saving for Education, Asset Allocation, Income Tax Planning Strategies, and Investment Advice. Contact Information: Phone: 314-843-6769 Website: ameripriseadvisors.com/philip.l.deitch Email: philip.I.deitch@ampf.com Address: 9052 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63126
Arlene Zarembka, Attorney at Law Your life respected, your rights protected. Services include: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Estate and Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Probate, Real Estate, Adoptions, Name Changes, and Security Clearances. Plus other matters on a case-by-case basis. Active in and serving the LGBT Community for over 30 years. Member: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Missouri
Located in Webster Groves, Missouri, our mission is to render excellent and timely legal services to clients while providing education in the law. Services include: Estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives); Estate Administration; Elder Law; Real Estate; Contracts (co-habitation, antenuptial and postnuptial agreements); Small Business Matters; Disability Planning; and Taxation relating to the above. Contact Information: Phone: 314-962-0760 Email: cag@solaw.com Website: www.seniorlegalservices.com
ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions Located in the city of St. Louis, ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions mission is to provide consumers like you with quality credit counseling and financial education so you can make wise financial choices for your life. Services include: NFCC-accredited counseling, budget counseling, educational presentations, bankruptcy certificate pre-file and pre-discharge counseling, and HUD-approved housing counseling. Contact Information: Thomas Nitzsche Phone: 1-877-877-1995 ext. 3181 Email: thomas.nitzsche@clearpointccs.org Website: www.clearpointccs.org
Financial Housekeepers To create a movement that will have everyone and every business be in anxiety free financial integrity. Services for older adults include: Budgeting and bill paying. Tracking of expenses by category so that you can see where and how you spend your money. For Business (profit and non-profit), we provide payroll, bookkeeping and forecasting services.
Contact Information: Phone: 314-625-4007 Email: kelleygreen@financialhousekeepers.com Website: www.financialhousekeepers.vpweb.com
AMG Health Solutions Quick convenient online resource for complete information on health, life, and accident insurance. Offering the following Health, Life, Dental, and Gap/Critical Illness insurance products: Humana, United Healthcare, World, Aetna, American Community, GTL, Assurant, Companion, Imerica, American General Life, Assurity, AHCP, Genworth, Presidential, Prudential, Fidelity and more. Contact Information: Tara Holmes - Representative Phone: 1-877-366-7601 Email: tholmes@amghealthsolutions.com Website: www.amghealthsolutions.com
Jay Kloecker, Attorney at Law The provision of competent legal services at a reasonable cost. Services include: Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Adoptions, Securities, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Family Law, Traffic and Criminal Defense.
Phone: 636-736-3363 Email: jshigemura@metlife.com
MetLife Reverse Mortage Provide information to seniors (age 62+) on how they can take tax free equity from their homes, retain ownership of the homes and not have to repay the loan as long as the individual or either party on the title, lives in the home. Contact Information: Dennis Cooper Ph: 636-675-1267 Email: dcooper1623@yahoo.com
New England Financial - A MetLife Company Strength. Knowledge. Personalized Service. New England Financial offers comprehensive products and specialized services including: Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Disability Income Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Planning Services, and Planning for Children with Special Needs. Contact Information: Heidi L. Martin - Registered Representative Phone: (314) 567-8388 Email: hmartin@stlouis.nef.com Website: www.heidimartin.nefrep.com
Contact Information: Phone: (314) 727-9111 Email: JKloecker@kwmwlaw.com Website: www.kwmwlaw.com
New York Life Insurance
MetLife
Contact Information: Marshall Burstein Phone: 314-994-6458 Email: mburstein@ft.newyorklife.com Website: www.newyorklife.com
Providing financial services, life insurance, long term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, banking, investment and advisory solutions. Contact Information: Jon Shigemura
While everyone's situation is unique, New York Life offers the following suggestions for you to keep in mind as you review your financial plans: life insurance, long-term care, and financial planning services.
Purcell & Amen, L.L.C. Purcell & Amen, L.L.C. are estate planning attorneys based in St. Louis, Missouri whose mission is to provide residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas with quality estate planning resources. Services include: Asset Protection and Business Planning, Elder Law & Medicaid Services, Estate Planning Services, family-Owned Businesses & Farms, Financial Planning Assistance, GLBT Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, IRA & Retirement Planning, Legacy Planning, Special Needs Planning, Trust Administration & Probate. Contact Information: Phone: (314) 966-8077 Email: ameyer@yourestatematters.com Website: www.yourestatematters.com
The Elder Law clinic provides legal representation for older adults with a focus on simple estate planning, guardianship, benefit issues, and debt problems. Contact Information: Barbara Gilchrist, JD, Phd Phone: (314) 977-2778
Treaties Are Cheaper Than Wars Treaties Are Cheaper Than Wars is a mediation firm in St. Louis. Our Mission is to education individuals about the benefits of mediation and to help resolve legal disputes at low cost. Our services include: Divorce, separation, and
Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. "Protecting assets is our business." Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. are the client's watchdog, advocate, and #1 resource for a variety of areas of practice. Our attorneys secure your assets while helping your wealth and business grow. They offer personalized service for you, your family, and your business. Some services include: Estate Planning (ie. Wills and Trusts), Domestic Partnership Agreements, Co-habitation Agreements, Business Formation, Business Contracts, Real Estate Contracts and Litigation, and Dissolution of Marriage and Domestic Partners. Contact Information: Todd Sivia Phone: (618) 659-4499 Email: info@sivialaw.com Website: www.samesexlegal.com
St. Louis University School of Law Legal Clinic The Legal Clinic provides legal representation to individuals who have limited means in the context of a law school setting. Students work under the supervision of faculty.
custody disputes for gay, lesbian, and heterosexual couples; elder care issues (estate and guardianship disputes); and landlord and tenant issues. Contact Information: Michael Tramble Phone: (314) 537-4675 Email: stlmichael@yahoo.com Website: www.missouri-mediation.com
LGBT Affirming Religious/Spiritual Communities
St. John's Episcopal Church Together, we're moving forward in ministry for the Life of the World (John 6:33) Commitment to LGBT Equality: St. John's is a "Proud Parish Partner" on Integrity USA. www.integrityusa.org We work and pray for the inclusion of ALL the baptized in ALL of the sacraments - especially LGBT people. We celbrate our diversity and we are united as members of Christ's one body. Worship times are: Sundays at 10 am & 5 pm (9 am & 5 pm July & August) Wednesdays at 8 am. Join us for the Peace Meal Project - a FREE fellowship meal every Saturday from 4-6 pm. ALL are welcomed! (No ID required, no questions asked. Vegetarian option is available. Tenant Organizations include: 2 AA groups, 2 refugee/immigrant social service agencies, Joan Brackmann LPC counseling, St. Louis Community Farmers Market (2nd Saturday November-April). Contact Information: Rev. Teresa Phone: 314-503-7415 Email: teresa@towergrovechurch.org Website: www.towergrovechurch.org
Light of Love Fellowship Our mission is to share the Love of Jesus Christ to all people without discrimination through our worship, discipleship, and fellowship. Sunday services are held at 11 am and 6:30 pm and Thursday Bible Study at 7 pm. Contact Information: Pastor Lenny
Phone: 618-531-8930 Email: pastorlenny@lightoflovefellowship.com Website: www.lightoflovefellowship.com
SAGE Resources The links on this page are for educational purposes and are not necessarily endorsed by SAGE Metro St. Louis. Our Families Count
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Our Families Count, a national shared public education campaign to encourage LGBT people to participate in the 2010 Census. Our Families Count is an entirely voluntary effort launched in fall 2009. This campaign represents a collaborative effort by more than 100 leaders and community organizers across the LGBT and ally spectrum in America.
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) A national network of lesbian over the age of 60 working to confront ageism. For information on the St. Louis OLOC Chapter email: charlotte@oloc.org PrimeTimers St. Louis Local Chapter of PrimeTimers Worldwide that provides mature gay and bisexual men (and their admirers) opportunities to come together in a supportive atmosphere to enjoy social, educational, and recreational activities.
Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging The Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging recognizes the individual capabilities and needs of each older person. Therefore, the CMAAA's mission is to assist communities in establishing a full range of services which allow older persons to live in the most independent manner as possible. Please see the CMAAA's website for a list of counties served.
The Missouri Aging Information Network Provides a database of older adult services throughout Missou. City of St. Louis Area Agency on Aging Serving older adults residing in the City of St. Louis. Mid-East Area on Aging Serving older adults residing in Missouri counties of St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin and St. Charles. Area Agency on Aging of Southwestern Illinois Serving older adults residing the Illinois counities of Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair and
St. Louis Gender Foundation Provides a safe place for people to explore their gender differences.
FORGE (For Ourselves: Reworking Gender Expression) This site provides a wealth of information regarding gender expression. As well as information on support for Transgender individuals, SOFFA's and Transgender Aging.
LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis This page provides and extensive list of LGBT resources in the Metropolitan area.
One Saint Louis
One Saint Louis is a new organization dedicated to making a difference. The organization strives to fill gaps in services available to the LGBT community and other underserved individuals in the St. Louis area.
LGBT caregiving as well as other valuable information.
End of Life Planning Resources
Housing & Mortgages for LGBT Couples
Publications provided by the Office of the Missouri Attorney General to assist you in planning for health care decisions, advance directives, financial matters and funeral planning.
Informational resource regarding home ownership & mortgages.
American Society on Aging This site supports the LGBT Aging Issues Network and provides a wealth of information on LGBT aging and resources. Family Caregiver Alliance Contains fact sheets on legal issues pertaining to
The National Coalition for LGBT Health Resources and research on LGBT Health SAGE USA The first SAGE founded in 1978, located in New York City.
AARP PRISM Network Online resources for LGBT and Allies at AARP.
www.SAGEMetroSTL.org