How to use the Senior Resource Guide

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SPRING/SUMMER 2021

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to use the Senior Resource Guide .......2-3 Where We Cover ..................... 8 Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide ........ 9 Advertisers Index .................. 127

DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE 10

What Level of Care is Right for You? ........ 12 Home Care vs Home Health Care .......... 14 Planning for Care ..................... 16 Navigating Family Conflicts While Caring for Aging Parents ........... 17 Need Long-Term Care? ................. 18 Help for Caregivers .................20-24 Adult Day Centers ..................26-27 Support Groups ...................... 28

What Level of Care is Right for You explains different care options as we age. Find them on page 12.

TREATMENT & PREVENTION 30

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas .... 30, Back Cover Medical Equipment Assistance ............ 32 Medication & Medical Services .........34-35 Hearing 36 Hearing & Deaf Services ..............36-37 Vision 40 Vision Services .....................40-41 Dental 42 Dental Services ...................... 42

20 Questions to Ask provides a quick list of important things to ask when searching for senior housing. Find them on pages 68 and 86. Doctors 44

House Call/Telemedicine Providers ......... 44 Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc ........... 45 Medical Centers & Rehabilitation 46 Medical Centers & Clinics .............46-47 Choosing the Right Location for Rehab ....... 49 Mental Health 50 What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit? ....................... 50

HOUSING

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Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage ...... 1, 52 Types of Residential Care for Seniors ......54-55 Products & Ser vices 56 Home & Housing Assistance ............58-60 Independent & Retirement 62 Franklin Park Senior Living ...... Inside Front Cover, 32A, 63, 73, 83 Independent & Retirement Communities .....66-67 Assisted Living 68 20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living ........ 68 Aventine Senior Living ............. 32B, 69 Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living ..... 70 Assisted Living Communities ............74-79 Memor y Care 80 Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication ... 80 Memory Care Communities .............. 84 Skilled Nursing/Rehab 86 20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing ....... 86 Ombudsmen Are Here to Help ............ 87 Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities .........88-91

Our FREE Caregiver Toolkit can help simplify the care process. See page 128.