Senior Resource Guide San Antonio (Spring/Summer 2021)

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Vision

Vision Services American Glaucoma Society Find ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma. 415–561–8587 americanglaucomasociety.net Council of Citizens with Low Vision International 800–733–2258 Glaucoma Research Foundation 800–826–6693 glaucoma.org National Association for Visually Handicapped 212–889–3141 navh.org

In–Focus Vision Stations 866–398–7525 infocusonline.org Mission Cataract USA 555–797–1629 missioncataractUSA.org National Eye Care Project 800–222–3937 Ophthalmologists Referrals (65+) 800–222–3937 VISION USA 800–766–4466 aoa.org/visionusa.xml LOW VISION PRODUCTS

National Eye Institute (NEI) 301–496–5248 nei.nih.gov

Enhanced Vision 888–811–3161 enhancedvision.com

The Glaucoma Foundation 212–285–0080 glaucomafoundation.org

DONATIONS – EYEGLASSES

FREE, LOW FEE OR SLIDING SCALE Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST) Program Department of Texas Health and Human Services. 800–628–5115 hhs.texas.gov EyeCare America 877–887–6327 eyecareamerica.org I Care San Antonio 210–220–2370 icare-sa.org

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San Antonio Founder Lions Club Provides prescription eyeglasses to adults based upon financial need and funds available. 210–225–1164 ORGANIZATION DATABASES – LOW VISION SERVICES, STATE OR LOCAL AREA: American Association of the Deaf–Blind 301–495–4403 aadb.org

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Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

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Transportation Services

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Over 65 Driving

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Five Must-Have Legal Documents

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Legal & Financial Assistance

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Volunteering

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Ombudsmen Are Here to Help

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page 91

Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities

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20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

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page 90

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

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Assisted Living Communities

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pages 78-83

Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living

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Independent & Retirement Communities

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20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

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Types of Residential Care for Seniors

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What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

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Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

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page 53

Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

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page 49

Medical Centers & Clinics

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