Senior Resource Guide San Antonio (Spring/Summer 2021)

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Many families are not aware that they have choices regarding where to complete rehabilitation and that it can take place in a variety of settings, including in the home. The most important factor in determining where to complete rehabilitation is to find a setting that will reduce the risk of hospital readmission while helping your loved one regain their strength and confidence as quickly as possible. Things to Consider When Selecting a Rehabilitation Center • Determine whether the rehab center can provide short- or long-term rehabilitation as needed. Some only provide short-term.

TREAT & PREVENT: Med Ctrs & Rehab

Choosing the Right Location for Rehabilitation after Hospitalization

• Try to visit several to be able to compare and contrast. • Ask to see patient rooms and common living spaces to evaluate the levels of cleanliness, comfort and privacy that residents have. • Ask if both private and shared rooms are available. • Check out the dining options and menus. • Visit the community areas to find out about social events and activities designed to keep residents engaged and entertained. • Ask for information about your loved one’s specific rehab program. • Ask if the person who is administering the rehab program is an employee or outsourced and if possible, try to meet them. • Ask about the availability of specialized staff, with regard to you or your loved one’s specific needs. • Inquire about a personalized care plan and get actual details about it in advance. • Ask to see their most recent “Satisfaction Survey” results and statistics on benchmarked outcomes. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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Aging & Disabilities Resource Center

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pages 118-119

Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

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pages 124-125

Transportation Services

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pages 126-127

Over 65 Driving

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pages 128-129

Five Must-Have Legal Documents

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pages 114-115

Legal & Financial Assistance

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pages 116-117

Volunteering

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pages 108-109

Ombudsmen Are Here to Help

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page 91

Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities

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pages 92-95

20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

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page 90

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

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pages 84-85

Assisted Living Communities

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pages 78-83

Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living

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pages 74-77

Independent & Retirement Communities

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pages 70-71

20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

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page 72

Types of Residential Care for Seniors

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pages 58-59

What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

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pages 54-55

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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pages 50-51

Medication & Medical Services

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pages 38-39

Hearing & Deaf Services

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pages 40-41

Vision Services

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House Call/Telemedicine Providers

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Help for Caregivers

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pages 24-28

How to use the Senior Resource Guide

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