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Color Coded Sections DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE

adult day care centers, nursing services, home health services, non-medical services, VA information

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RELAX & RESTORE

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL

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contents SPRING/SUMMER 2021

GENERAL INFORMATION How to use the Senior Resource Guide. . . . . . . 4-5 Where We Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide. . . . . . . 11 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158-159

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What Level of Care is Right for You? . . . . . . . . 14 Home Care vs Home Health Care. . . . . . . . . . 16 Need Long–Term Care?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Planning for Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Help for Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24 Setting Expectations for Your Role as a Caregiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Home Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30 Community–Based Respite Groups. . . . . . . . 32-33 Adult Day Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. . . . 3, 38, 61, 130 Medical Equipment Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Medication & Medical Services . . . . . . . . . 42-43 Hearing

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Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Doctors

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House Call/Telemedicine Providers. . . . . . . . . 54 Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc. . . . . . . . . . . 55 Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Visits. . . . . . . . 56 Medical Centers & Rehabilitation 20 Questions to Ask provides a quick list of important things to ask when searching for senior housing. Find them on pages 86 and 102.

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Senior Focused Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 20 Questions to Ask During Hospital Discharge. . 60 Choosing the Right Location for Rehab. . . . . . . 62 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 63, 103 Mental Health

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What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Types of Residential Care for Seniors. . . . . . 68-69 Products & Services

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Home & Housing Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Texas Senior Living Locators. . Inside Front Cover, 73 Independent & Retirement

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4 Questions to Create the Golden Years of Your Dreams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Spectrum Retirement Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, Back Cover Independent & Retirement Communities. . . . . 84-85 Assisted Living

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20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living. . . . . . . . 86 Ask the Expert: How Do I Pay for Assisted Living or Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Arbor Terrace Lakeway. . . . 89, Inside Back Cover Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living . . . . . 90 Assisted Living Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . 92-95 SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication. . . 96 Memory Care Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . 98-99 Franklin Park Round Rock. . . . . . . . 2, 32A, 101 Skilled Nursing/Rehab

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20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing. . . . . . 102 Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities. . . . . . . 104-106 Ombudsmen Are Here to Help. . . . . . . . . . . 108

FINAL PLANNING 110 Halcyon Home. . . . . . . . . . . 15, 32B, 110, 118 Final Planning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 112-116 Understanding Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Hospices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122-123 Preparing & Presenting a Eulogy. . . . . . . . . . 124

RELAX & RESTORE 126 Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134-135

LEGAL & FINANCIAL 136 Five Must–Have Legal Documents . . . . . . . . . 138 Legal & Financial Assistance. . . . . . . . . . 140-141 Aging & Disabilities Resource Center. . . . . . . 144 Understanding Medicare: Parts, Plans and Meeting Your Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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TRANSPORTATION 150 Transportation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152-153 Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate. . 154 Over 65 Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156-157

SPECIAL FEATURES Learn all you need to know about obtaining a disabled license plate or placard for your vehicle.

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PU BLI S H E R & E DI T OR -I N-CH I E F Karyn Dean S R G CALE NDAR S UB M I S S I ONS srgcalendar@SRGserv.com

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hile caregiving for my grandmother, I realized that I was not alone in the quest for information and resources— thus was born the Senior Resource Guide.

Having been an eldercare advocate for over 25 years, it was a dream come true to start SRG with my husband C ora Hobbs 1915–2006 and then have our children join us. As a family-owned and operated business, we are committed to assisting those on their quest for active aging, which for many includes caregiving.

CONT R I B UT OR S Arbor Terrace Lakeway, John B. Earthman, Mark Carlson, MD, Mayo Clinic, Sharon Wagner, Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC, Texas Health and Human Services, The American Elder Care Research Organization ART DIRECTION/GRAPHIC PRODUCTION Erin Suwwan, Jaclyn Threadgill LuckyYou! Creative Tom Kircher S ALE S Alex Dean – Director of Business Development RJ Gibbs – Senior Account Manager Tiffanie Gupton – Account Manager M AR KE T I NG Jennifer Dean Stavert – Director of Marketing Winona Vo – Senior Marketing Executive Danielle Alford – Marketing Executive DI S T R I B UT I ON Brian Stavert – Manager Myles Moore – Senior Distribution Executive CH I E F E XE CUT I V E OF F I CE R Terry Dean P R E S I DE NT Karyn Dean Senior Resource Guide is published semi-annually for the Greater Houston, Austin & San Antonio markets by:

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What Level of Care is Right for You? Independent Living Housing for those not in need of additional assistance, such as 55+ apartments or independent/retirement communities.

Continuing Care Retirement Community (*Skilled Nursing only) Housing whereby a senior can age in place. Beginning with independent living, moving to assisted living and finally skilled nursing as needed. All are typically located together on one campus.

Assisted Living Independent living with help provided for activities of daily living.

Personal Care Home Assisted living in a home-like setting and typically has fewer residents.

Skilled Nursing/Rehab* Licensed and equipped to provide residents with healthcare that meets the needs of more involved medical problems.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assistance Provides special programs and assistance for those with memory loss.

Some may provide special security measures.

Home Care/Home Health (*Home Health only) Non-medical (home care) or skilled medical care (home health) that allows seniors to remain in their place of residence.

Senior Day Care Program Services typically include meals and activities that provide social interaction. Some centers may accommodate special needs such as Alzheimer’s.

Hospice Care* End of life care for the terminally ill, usually via visits in the home or facility of residence. * Typically accepts Medicare

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Whether you’re in need of an errand to be run, an in-home caregiver, or medical home health or hospice care for a loved one, Halcyon Home’s seamless care delivery and attention to detail is unique and exceptional in every way. Halcyon Home can provide both medical and non-medical services in your place of residence. Using creative home solutions and highly trained personnel, Halcyon Home strives to create a tranquil, happy, peaceful life for you and your family.

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Home Care vs Home Health Care How can I determine if home care is necessary?

When self-care at home becomes difficult and/or family caregivers are not available to assist, home care may be the answer. Home care often relieves family members of basic caregiving functions and makes it possible to spend quality time, rather than the functional caregiving time.

Home care is often easier and faster than moving to an institutional care setting and allows the senior to stay at home in familiar surroundings.

What is home health care?

When the need is for more than home and personal care, a home health care agency may be required. Home health care provides skilled medical services (such as administration and adjustment of medication levels, monitoring and dressing of wounds, etc.) in the home by trained medical personnel. Home health care is always ordered and supervised by a physician.

What is home care?

Simply put, home care is non-medical, personal assistance provided in the home. Home care may include help with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene. It may include a wide range of services: taking and recording vital signs, assistance in the bathroom, light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, grocery shopping and pharmacy errands, home safety supervision, medication reminders, bill-paying, laundry and transportation.

Will my insurance cover the costs?

Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances are sources of payment for receiving home and home health care. Home Healthcare services are typically medically necessary. They are paid for by Medicare or other health insurance, and have been ordered by a physician. Private duty home care services are typically paid for privately, or using long-term care insurance, reverse mortgage proceeds, or Veterans aid and attendance pension benefits, or some combination of any of these programs.

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Most of us don’t like to think about long-term care but there’s a good chance that, sooner or later, we’ll need it. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 70% of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term care services at some point in their lives.

If you or someone you care about needs long-term care, Texas Health and Human Services can help. The agency offers a wealth of information to connect you to resources, healthcare providers and services that help you live healthier.

VISIT the website at hhs.texas.gov. In the menu bar at the top of the website, click on “Services” to find information on services for people with medical or physical disabilities, intellectual or developmental disabilities, for older adults, and for caregivers who need a break from their duties.

CALL 1-855-937-2372 for information. Although you may not qualify for services, HHS can still steer you in the right direction.

The 28 area agencies on aging offer help to Texans age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers to locate and access local services, including benefits counseling, legal assistance, care coordination, caregiver support services, in-home support and the ombudsman program.

DIAL 2-1-1 Texas, a program operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, connects Texans with the services they need. Accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from more than 60,000 state and local health and human services programs is available by phone and online. For more information, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org.

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Planning for Care With more Americans living well beyond their 70s, more adult children are now left in a position where they find themselves caring for aging parents. For many, providing help for aging parents can be financially, logistically and emotionally challenging which is why addressing longterm care needs before a major life event occurs can help alleviate some of the stress. Here are three steps to creating a care plan: 1. Conduct a Needs Assessment Put a list together of topics to discuss with your parents. Communicate your concerns and include your parents in what they foresee will be their needs.

If they are unwilling to discuss something you feel is important, agree to a time in the future when they would be willing to readdress.

• Family Support – who is available to provide support/care as needed • Home Safety – are there safety concerns to be addressed • Medical/Cognitive – are medical and cognitive health needs being addressed • Mobility – what assistance with transportation is needed • Legal Documents & Finances – plans for paying for long-term care and ensuring all legal documents are addressed • Housing – age at home or move to a senior community • Socialization – this is a key component to healthy aging 2. Research Eldercare Providers and Resources Their current as well as future needs will dictate the types of services and resources you need to look for. Explore available aging options on srgtexas.com.

3. Create a Care Plan Put a plan together that everyone agrees will meet both current as well as future needs. See an example of a Care Plan in the Caregiver Toolkit.

Remember: • Support comes in many shapes • Open the lines of communication before a crisis happens • Understand their financial situation without judgment • It’s not all about you For more caregiver tools, visit srgtexas.com/getcaregivertoolkit

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Become a member today of the Live Yes! Arthritis Network and start digging into the discussion forums.

Start your own discussion and get feedback and ideas. Chime in on another forum where you have a suggestion. Let’s grow our community and make a bigger impact in the fight against arthritis.

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Help for Caregivers ANIMAL RESCUE/ PET ADOPTION

Family Caregiver Alliance caregiver.org

Austin Animal Center 512–978–0500 or 3-1-1 austintexas.gov

Family Eldercare 512–450–0844 familyeldercare.org

Austin Humane Society 512–646–7387 austinhumanesociety.org

HelpGuide.org helpguide.org LeadingAge leadingage.org

Austin Pets Alive!

512–961–6519 austinpetsalive.org

National Alliance for Caregiving caregiving.org

CAREGIVER INFORMATION, National Caregivers Library caregiverslibrary.org RESEARCH, EDUCATION, SERVICES AND ADVOCACY Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center hhs.texas.gov

AARP aarp.org/caregiving

Today’s Caregiver caregiver.com

AGE of Central Texas 512–451–4611 ageofcentraltx.org

USA.gov usa.gov

Alzheimer’s Association alz.org/care

For Veterans

American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging americanbar.org/groups/law_aging

Warrior Care warriorcare.dodlive.mil/caregiverresources/

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center archrespite.org

CAREGIVER TRAINING

Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas aaact.org Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area aaacap.org Assisted Living Research Institute assistedliving.org

Alzheimer’s Association Dementia training. alz.org

Caregiver Action Network caregiveraction.org Care Connection Aging & Disability Resource Center careconnection.org Caregiver Resource Network caregiverresource.net

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AGE of Central Texas Powerful Tools for Caregivers – a free six–week course that provides emotional support for family caregivers.

512–451–4611 ageofcentraltx.org

American Red Cross redcross.org Caregiverlist caregiverlist.com CaregiverU 512–451–4611 caregiverucentx.org

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ARCIL, Inc. 512–832–6349 Austin Main Office 512–396–5790 San Marcos 512–828–4624 Round Rock BLVD.com 877–833–2480 blvd.com Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/criss-colerehabilitation-center Disability Assistance of Central Texas 512–834–1827 Disability Rights Texas 800–252–9108 disabilityrightstx.org

Texas Health and Human Services – Aging 855–937–2372 hhs.texas.gov/services/aging

HELP LINES Aging & Disability Resource Center 512–916–6045 Austin 254–770–2361 Belton United Way 2-1-1 For Veterans Veterans Crisis Line 800–273–8255 veteranscrisisline.net

MEAL ASSISTANCE

Texas Health and Human Services 855–937–2372 hhs.texas.gov (Keyword: disability) Texas Workforce Commission – Vocational Rehabilitation Services 800–628–5115 twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/vocationalrehabilitation-services

Caritas of Austin 512–479–4610 caritasofaustin.org Central Texas Food Bank 512–282–2111 centraltexasfoodbank.org Food Pantries To find the nearest Food Pantry 2-1-1

The Arc of the Capital Area 512–476–7044 arcaustin.org

Green Corn Project 512–249–3171 greencornproject.org

U.S. Department of Labor Disability programs and services nationwide. disability.gov

Hope Food Pantry 512–420–0710

ELDER ABUSE Consumer Rights and Services In nursing homes, assisted living facilities, day activity and health services.

800–458–9858 SAFE Alliance (sexual or domestic abuse) 512–267–7233 safeaustin.org Texas Abuse Hotline 800–252–5400 Texas Adult Protective Services 512–438–4800 dfps.state.tx.us

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DISABILITIES SERVICES & INFORMATION

Meals on Wheels Central Texas 512–476–6325 mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center 512–863–5010 Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties 512–763–1400 owbc–tx.org Travis County Community Center at Post Road 512–854–9130

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VETERAN SERVICES

ADAPT 512–442–0252 adaptoftexas.org

Bastrop County Veteran Services 512–581–4006

Coalition of Texans with Disabilities 512–478–3366 | txdisabilities.org Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents (TANHR) 888–826–4748 Texas Impact 512–472–3903 texasimpact.org

SENIOR FRAUD Attorney General of Texas 800–252–8011 texasattorneygeneral.gov Medicare Fraud Hotline Inspector General 800–447–8477 Texas State Securities Board 512–305–8301 ssb.texas.gov

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Central Texas Veteran Services Coalition 512–341–4961 Hays County Veteran Services 512–392–8387 Helping a Hero 888–786–9531 helpingahero.org Lone Survivor Foundation 936–755–6075 lonesurvivorfoundation.org TexVet 512–341–4924 texvet.org Travis County Veteran Services 512–854–9340 U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) 877–393–9058 Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) 877–832–6997 woundedwarriorproject.org

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It’s not always easy watching a loved one get up in years. This can become especially hard when they get to the point of no longer being able to take care of themselves. And, if you didn’t already find yourself providing some level of assistance before a major life event occurs, you may now find yourself in the role of being the caregiver.

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Setting Expectations for Your Role as a Caregiver

It can be easy to become overwhelmed and stressed when taking on this role for the first time. Here are some tips that can help you and the person you are caring for feel more at ease.

• HAVE A CONVERSATION about you becoming their official caregiver and establish responsibilities and boundaries.

• BE SURE to have all physicians’ information on hand and establish yourself as the primary caregiver for the person. You may need to have them sign paperwork allowing you to see their health information under HIPAA or have a medical power of attorney document.

• MAKE A LIST of all medications they are taking as well as allergies and hospitalizations in the last 10 years.

• SPEAK to them about finances and how things will be paid for.

• KNOW if they have a power of attorney or other legalities in place.

FOR THE FULL LIST of tips to help prepare you for your caregiving role, visit srgtexas.com/getcaregivertoolkit

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512–308–9233

Bluebonnet Home Health Care of Texas Inc 512–303–3912

+ Encompass Health Home Health – Bastrop 512–321–3382 Serenity Hospice 512–321–2855

+ Standards Home Health 512–772–4166

SMITHVILLE

+ Seton Riverbend Home Health 512–360–2002

BELL COUNTY BLANCO

+ Texas Healthcare Solutions Inc 830–833–1501

HARKER HEIGHTS Family Care Home Health 254–554–4049 Heights Home Health 254–953–4702 Hill Country Home Health 254–554–3500 KILLEEN Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care 254–768–1506 Genesis Nursing Agency LLC 254–630–1152

+ Home Care of Metroplex Hospital 254–518–1380

+ Integrity Home Health 254–628–7900

Outreach Health Services 254–690–1868

+ Texmed Home Health, Inc. 254–526–8188 TEMPLE

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+ First Atlantic Healthcare System 254–773–6020

+ Girling Community Care 254–778–4210

Home Instead Senior Care 254–771–0041 Interim Healthcare of Waco 254–771–4131

+ Integracare of South Central Texas 254–763–2342

+ Lakeway Home Health 254–742–1884

National Nursing & Rehab Inc 254–781–8702 PSA Healthcare 254–742–2823

+ Scott and White Home Care Agency 254–724–4090

+ Standards Home Health 254–778–7000

SYNERGY HomeCare 210–269–6975 Tender Mercies 254–899–2400

+ Texas Home Health 254–771–0361 Visiting Angels 254–899–9400

BURNET COUNTY BURNET

+Seton Highland Lakes Home Health 512–756–7511

HORSESHOE BAY Care Way At Home 512–761–3377

+ Scott & White Homecare at Llano 325–247–3715

Careage Homecare 254–780–9864

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+ ABEQ Home Health Inc

Outreach Health Services 830–693–1963

512–250–8848

+ Abiding Home Health LLC 512–329–8622

Standards Home Health 888–671–7007

Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care 512–230–6610

Visiting Angels 830–637–7118

Adaptive Healthcare Services LLC 866–900–2592

+ Texas Home Health 830–798–8272

Always Best Care of Austin & The Hill Country 512–407–2606

HAYS COUNTY

Amada Senior Care 512–600–1555

AUSTIN

Angel Healthcare LP 512–453–6449

Living At Home 512–767–0055

Ashby Premium Home Care 512–458–5271

BUDA

+ Be Healthy At Home

Assisting Hands Home Care Austin 512–999–7379

512–295–7000

+ Progressive Home Health Agency

Austin Elite Home Healthcare Solutions 512–206–3161

512–312–5222

+ Avid Home Health Inc

Redbud Homecare Services LLC 512–523–8245

512–300–0876

DRIPPING SPRINGS Home Helpers and Direct Link 58795 512–497–1856 KYLE 512–786–4198

512–533–9990

Brightstar Healthcare 512–452–9800

Axis Home Health 512–392–5166

Brushy Creek Home Health Agency Inc 512–323–6175

Bee First Primary Home Care 855–290–2394

+ Central Texas Medical Center Home Health 512–753–3584

512–847–7080

512–419–7738

Carepoint Partners 512–637–4949

+ Encompass Health Home Health – San Marcos

+ Wimberley Home Health

+ C C Home Health Central Inc Capitol Senior Care 512–436–9727

Comfort Connection 512–392–4663

Angels for Elders Inc. 512–847–7445

Avionn 512–331–0049

+ Bellcoa Home Health Service Inc

SAN MARCOS

WIMBERLEY

Avidcare Home Health Services, LLC. 512–371–7171

Balex Healthcare Services 512–762–6966

+ Your Home Health Care

512–392–5801

AUSTIN

+ A*Med Home Health

+ Hill Country Home Health

Corridor Caregivers 512–213–2537

TRAVIS COUNTY DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE

MARBLE FALLS

+Encompass Health Home Health – Marble Falls

Caring Senior Service of Central Texas 512–310–2273

+Carter Healthcare 512–394–7581

Cella Bellas Senior Services 512–435–7549 Charlies Angels Home Care Assistants LLC 512–617–1793 Continued SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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Listed by County and City Halo Senior Care 512–212–7212

AUSTIN - Continued

Meals on Wheels Central Texas In-Home Care 512–477–3796

Comfort Keepers of North Austin 512–331–4211

+ Health At Home

+ Continental Healthcare Inc

512–323–2324

512–773–1183

+ Health Sense Home Care Inc

Daybreak 512–420–8808

512–474–8885

Disability Services of the Southwest Inc 512–419–1962

+ Edward’s Home Health & Hospice 512–763–4690

+ Heavenly Care Home Health 512–340–0551

Hill Country Care Providers 512–402–1119

+ Homecare Dimensions Inc

Elder Care Resource, LLC 512–565–1162

512–973–9540

Home Care Assistance 512–623–7800

Elder Home Healthcare 512–371–6828

Home Helpers Home Care 512–549–0308

Elder Homecare Inc 512–371–6828

+ Encompass Health Home Health – Austin

Home Instead Senior Care 512–347–9207

+ Encompass Home Health of Central Texas

Hospitality Home Healthcare Agency LLC 512–203–3985

512–326–4191 512–339–1023

Everose Healthcare Inc 512–323–6099 Family Eldercare 512–467–6768 Family Tree In-Home Care 512–337–8882

+ FC Home Health Agency Inc 512–837–0447

+ First Divine Home Healthcare 512–251–7077

FirstLight Home Care 737–404–4100

+ Gilead Home Health 512–323–5858

Girling Community Care Austin 512–454–3581 Griswold Home Care 512–462–1398

+ Guardian Healthcare 512–863–3842

+ Gucci Health Care Services Inc 512–567–8276

+ Halcyon Home LLC 512–815–9009

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+ Inhome Care Inc

512–821–2224

+ Innovative Senior Care Home Health 512–372–1595

+ Integracare of South Central Texas 888–755–2584

+ Interim Healthcare of Austin 512–454–5711

+ Joy Quality Homecare Inc 512–278–0053

+ K And J Sunshine Home Health Care Inc 512–990–8027

+ Kindred at Home

512–342–0331 Life Made Easy Home Health 512–459–5631 Lifespan Home Health 877–434–3153 Longhorns Inhome Health Service 512–296–2556 Maxim Healthcare Services Inc 512–340–0171 Merida Home Health of Austin, LLC 512–298–5338

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Total Care Connect, LLC 512–903–9814 Total Care Home Health Inc 512–367–9049 Touch of Class 512–345–0631 Transcend Homecare Services, LLC 512–491–0054 Visiting Angels 512–452–8282 Visiting Angels/Living Assistance Services 512–250–2103 Well Beyond Care 844–492–2273 Westlake Caregivers LLC 512–329–0001 BEE CAVE Americare Bee Cave 512–887–5504

DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE

MGA Healthcare Texas Inc 512–872–2180 New Hope Health Care Inc 512–442–7132 Nurses Case Management, LLC 512–338–4533 Nurses Unlimited Inc 512–380–9339 Oliver Home Healthcare Agency LLC 512–482–0499 Our Family Home Care 512–522–2949 + Pinnacle Senior Care 512–374–0700 Professional Caretakers Inc 512–794–0065 + PSA Healthcare, Inc. 512–248–0400 Rescare Homecare Tangram 512–794–0995 + Rescare Rehab Without Walls Inc 888–299–3998 Resource Care Corporation 512–837–4600 Restorative Health Care 512–707–1070 Right At Home 512–465–9900 + Robinson Creek Home Health and Hospice 512–328–7606 + Rosy Home Health Care Services Inc 512–251–7555 Senior Sitters, LLC 512–250–5800 SeniorMinded Home Care 512–428–4100 SYNERGY HomeCare 512–872–6116 + Texas Acceptance Home Healthcare LLC 512–219–0233 Texas County Home Care Services LLC 512–825–3121 Texas Home Care Partners LLC 512–358–4556 + Texas Home Health 512–343–9690 + Texas Home Therapy of Austin LLC 512–637–1550 The Home Option 512–291–7096 The Hope Group 512–382–0281 + The Medical Team Inc 512–418–9555

BRIARCLIFF My Savior Home Healthcare LLC 512–773–1361 LAKEWAY ComForCare 512–402–9599 MANOR

+ A–Prime Medical Home Health Inc 512–476–9600

PFLUGERVILLE

+ Adventist Home Health 512–252–2280

+ First Care Home Health Services

512–990–2425 Loving Grace Health Care Inc 512–673–9362 Parv 1st Choice Home Health Care Inc 512–669–8187 POINT VENTURE La Familia Home Health Inc 915–345–0691

WILLIAMSON COUNTY AUSTIN Always Best Care Senior Services Of Greater Northwest Austin 512–518–3979 Heavenly Caregiver Services Inc 512–340–0551 Home Helpers of North Austin 512–243–5001

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY CEDAR PARK

+ Abiding Home Health of Cedar Park 512–259–8444

512–238–6000

+ Accord Home Care Inc 512–246–1451

+ Capitol Home Health

+ Ambe Care Home Health LLC

512–436–9727 Central Texas Caregivers Inc 512–917–2058 Heaven Sent Care Givers, LLC 512–970–8634 Preferred Care at Home 512–238–0222 Standards Home Health 888–671–7007

512–255–6565

+ Apicon Home Health Agency Inc

GEORGETOWN Caring Home Health 512–863–4748 Caring Matters Home Care 512–943–4216 + Wesleyan Home Health & Hospice 512–869–5800 + Georgetown Living Home Health & Companions 512–843–0117 Guiding Light Home Care 512–863–7233 Life Made Easy Home Health 512–864–9797 + Scott and White Home Care Agency 512–819–5025 Visiting Angels 512–259–8335 HUTTO Angel Hearts Home Care 888–449–9534 Helpmate Home Care Agency, LLC 512–554–3884

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512–249–0899 Care At Home 512–501–4178 + Carter Healthcare 866–338–4854 + Hill Country Home Health 512–733–1515 Home Instead Senior Care 512–374–1414 Homeslice Caregivers 512–992–5210 New Era Home Healthcare Solutions 512–771–6193 Right At Home Austin North 512–531–9453 + Royalty Care Home Health Services Inc 512–244–4254 Senior Helpers 512–338–4357 St Raphael Home Health, Inc 512–665–3987 + Theracare Home Health 512–459–4663 + Valerian Home Health and Hospice 512–248–0016 TAYLOR

+ Scott and White Home Care 512–352–1311

JARRELL Maranatha Care Home Health LLC 512–746–5147

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Founded in 1984, the mission of Capital Area Parkinson’s Society is to address the needs of people with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners and the public by providing education, resources, social interaction and emotional support.

Our 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers a multitude of support groups and monthly meetings.

With members from Austin and Central Texas, we hope you’ll consider joining this supportive, ever-growing group.

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Community-Based Respite Groups AUSTIN Circle of Friends* Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue 3901 Shoal Creek 512–845–5374 House of Friends* Bethany United Methodist Church 10010 Anderson Mill Road 512–258–6017 Mike’s Place Meals on Wheels and More 3227 E. 5th Street 512–476–6325 x138

BURNET Highland Lakes Respite Center* First United Methodist Church 301 East Graves 512–756–2229 COPPERAS COVE

MPAC St. Matthews Episcopal Church 8134 Mesa Drive 512–456–7074 New Adventures St. Thomas More Catholic Church 10205 RR 620 North 512–918–8580

Angel Care Regional Respite Grace United Methodist Church 101 W. Ave. F 254–547–3729 DRIPPING SPRINGS Harmony Place Dripping Springs Presbyterian Church 26650 RR 12, DS 78620 512-–858–2194 GEORGETOWN

Radiant Friends* Great Hills Baptist Church 10500 Jollyville Road 512–250–0826

Best Buddies Main Street Baptist Church 1001 S. Main Street 512–869–7854

Senior Retreat Town Lake YMCA 1100 W. Cesar Chavez 512–542–9622 X223 The Gathering Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church 7127 Bee Cave Road 512–327–1116

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The Sanctuary* Faith United Methodist Church 2701 S. Lamar Boulevard 512–567–6314

Close Friends Respite Well Spring United Methodist 6200 Williams Drive 512–868–1349 PALS Place* First United Methodist Church 410 University Drive 512–863–3935

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Bright Horizons Emmaus Catholic Church 1718 Lohmans Crossing 512–261–8500

Special Friends* The Worship Place 811 Sun City Boulevard 512–864–1380

MANCHACA

TEMPLE

Pat’s Bunch Manchaca Baptist Church 1215 W. FM 1626 512–282–0875

Thursday Club* First Lutheran Church 1515 W. Adams Avenue 830–385–1380

MARBLE FALLS

Tuesday’s Solace* St. Francis Episcopal 5001 Hickory Road 254–778–6157

Wesley Respite Center* First United Methodist Church 1101 Bluebonnet 830–693–4401

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LAKEWAY

WIMBERLEY

SMITHVILLE New Hope Respite* (First United Methodist Church in the Family Center) 400 Olive Street 512–352–0099

Circle of Friends Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Road 12 512–847–2510

Please contact the Director or contact number prior to attending.

Eligible participants must be in the Early to Middle stage of Alzheimer’s or related dementia.

Participants must be able to toilet, eat, and move independently.

Most Respite Groups are free.

Please always check with the organizer to confirm meeting dates/times/costs. *Assistance and training through Alzheimer’s Texas

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Adult Day Centers AUSTIN

ROUND ROCK

AGE’s Adult Day Center – Austin 3710 Cedar Street 78705 512–451–4611

AGE’s Adult Day Center – Round Rock 475 Round Rock West Drive Ste. 120 78681 512–255–4865

Adult Daycare Center of Texas 4605 North Hwy 35 78722 512–808–3562 Bona Terra Adult Day Center 119 Cumberland Road 78704 512–441–2900

SAN MARCOS Retreat Day Habilitation Center 20155 Hwy 80 78666 512–393–4206

Retreat Day Habilitation Center 7002 Manchaca Road 78745 512–423–9176

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Support Groups If you’re facing a stressful life change, you don’t have to tackle it alone.

Consider a support group which provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences, coping strategies, and firsthand information about diseases or treatments.

Find additional support groups covering a range of topics on srgtexas.com.

CHRONIC CONDITIONS

CAREGIVER

ALS Association Texas Chapter 877–714–0088 alstexas.org

AGE of Central Texas 512–451–4611 ageofcentraltx.org

American Heart Association 512–338–2401 heart.org

The Cottages at Chandler Creek 512–354–4447 alzcottages.com

Capital Area Parkinson’s Society 512–371–3373 capitalareaparkinsons.org

VETERANS

National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Texas Chapter 713–526–8967 nationalmssociety.org/chapters/txh ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA/ MEMORY

CANCER

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MENTAL HEALTH

Austin Mindfulness Center 512–578–8070 austinmindfulness.org

Alzheimer’s Texas 512–241–0420 txalz.org

Gateway Church 512–837–2162 gatewaychurch.com

Military Veteran Peer Network – Capital Area 512–527–4584 Austin Area Mental Health Consumers 512–442–3366 austinmhc.org

Alzheimer’s Association – Capital of Texas 512–592–0990 alz.org/texascapital

Communities For Recovery 512–758–7686 cforr.org

Bring Everyone In The Zone 254–681–9112 bringeveryoneinthezone.org

American Cancer Society 512–919–1900 cancer.org Texas Oncology – Austin Central 512–427–9400 texasoncology.com

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Are you a veteran with a disability seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

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Learning the ABCDs of Medicare can be confusing. We can help.

Questions about Medicare Insurance Plans?

Get answers at a free Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas educational seminar. Virtual and in person sessions are available.

Reserve a spot:

By Phone: Call toll-free 1-866-427-7497, For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call 1-866-427-7497 (TTY 711).

Online: bcbstx.com/medicare/seminars These events are only for educational purposes and no plan-specific benefits or details will be shared.

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Medical Equipment Assistance Project MEND

Provides durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, hospital beds, and bedside commodes. Eligible individuals may then borrow this equipment for as long as necessary at no charge. Low–income eligibility.

888–903–6363 projectmend.org

Durable Medical Equipment Lending Closets: Various medical and mobility items, including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs, and toilet chairs.

Some organizations also accept donations of these items.

AGE of Central Texas 512–451–4611 ageofcentraltx.org

Human Potential Center 512–441–8988 humanpotentialcenter.org Kerring Group 512–451–8853 kgaustin.com Lago Vista Volunteers Inc. 512–267–1567 Muscular Dystrophy Association 512–691–0065 mda.org Project MEND 888–903–6363 Service League of Greater Lakeway 512–261–3514

Ascension Lutheran Church 512–345–4030 ascensionaustin.org

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Medication & Medical Services COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST WITH MEDICATIONS

MEDICATION DELIVERY SERVICE

Community Medicaid/ STAR+PLUS 800–964–2777

Eligible seniors can receive visits in their homes to have their medications reviewed and also receive a fire/ waterproof locked box in which to store their medications information.

Planned Parenthood

Discounted/free mammograms.

800–230–7526 plannedparenthood.org

FLU SHOTS

Austin Public Health 512–972–5520 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

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Access public and private programs for prescription drug savings.

800–677–1116 benefitscheckup.org

Manufacturer sponsored prescription drug assistance programs.

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24-hour on-demand courier services.

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PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES WITH PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 224–667–6100 abbott.com Above MS

Offers tips, tools & inspiration for people living with MS.

800–456–2255

Medical Assistance Program 512–978–8130

888–435–3377

800–213–8417

LoneStar Delivery & Process

Prescription Assistance Program Coordinator 512–392–1161 ext. 301 cbelver@communityaction.com

Pharmacy Connections

Area Agency on Aging

Alcon Care 800–862–5266 alcon.com Allergan Prescription Pharmaceuticals 800–433–8871

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Axcan ASSIST Program 866–292–2679

Patient Assistance for Bausch Health Products 866–268–7325

Baxter Healthcare 800–548–4448

TREATMENT & PREVENTION

Amgen Safety Net Foundation Safety Net Program 800–772–6436 amgensafetynetfoundation.com

Pfizer RxPathways 844–989–7284

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals 888–842–2937

Sanofi Patient Connection 888–847–4877

Biogen Medical Information 866–633–4636 Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation 800–556–8317 Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. 800–736–0003 bmspaf.org Daiichi Sankyo 866–268–7327

WEBSITES FOR MEDICATION INFORMATION OR SERVICES

iPing

A wakeup & medications reminder service.

iping.com Janssen

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janssen.com

Dermik Laboratories 866–268–7326

NeedyMeds needymeds.org

Eisai Inc.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888–477–2669 pparx.org

Patient assistance programs for Aciphex, Aricept, Banzel, BELVIQ, Fycompa, Halaven and Panretin.

201–692–1100

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Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 800–851–0758

Pharmaceutical medication information.

Galderma Laboratories 866–730–5074

RxAssist rxassist.org

Genentech Access to Care Foundation 800–530–3083

RxHope rxhope.com

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Hearing & Deaf Services Hearing Aid Information – Texas Health and Human Services 512–407–3250

FREE, LOW–COST, OR SLIDING SCALE HEARING EXAMS AND HEARING AIDS

International Hearing Society 734–522–7200

Hearing Aid Express 512–346–6884 hearingaidexpress.com

Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 512–407–3250 TTY 512–407–3251 Texas Workforce Commission – Vocational Rehabilitation Services 800–628–5115 twc.texas.gov The University of Texas Speech and Hearing Center 512–471–3841 csd.utexas.edu/center Travis County Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 512–410–1598 traviscountytx.gov/health-humanservices/deaf-services

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Hearing Loss Association of America 301–657–2248 hearingloss.org NewSound Hearing Centers – Austin North 512–851–1519 NewSound Hearing Centers – Austin South 737–250–0505 SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Vision

Vision Services AUDIO BOOKS Learning Ally World’s largest producer of audio books and literature. learningally.org

LOW VISION SERVICES & RESOURCES American Association of the DeafBlind 301–495–4403 aadb.org

National Library Service for the Blind American Council of the Blind and Physically Handicapped 800–424–8666 202–707–5100 acb.org loc.gov/nls/ American Foundation for the Blind Texas State Library Talking Book Program Center on Vision Loss 800–252–9605 800–232–5463 tsl.texas.gov/tbp afb.org American Glaucoma Society Searchable database of members – ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma. americanglaucomasociety.net

FREE, LOW FEE OR SLIDING SCALE EyeCare America 877–887–6327 eyecareamerica.org

Glaucoma Research Foundation 800–826–6693 glaucoma.org

Mission Cataract USA 555–797–1629 missioncataractUSA.org National Eye Care Project Ophthalmologists referrals (65+).

800–222–3937 THHS - Blind and Visually Impaired Services Resource for visually impaired.

877–438–5658 hhs.texas.gov/services/disability LOW VISION PRODUCTS Enhanced Vision 888–811–3161 enhancedvision.com

National Council of State Agencies for the Blind, Inc. 651–539–2272 ncsab.org The Glaucoma Foundation 212–285–0080 glaucomafoundation.org VisionAware visionaware.org VisionServe Alliance 314–961–8235 visionservealliance.org MOBILE EYE CLINICS Arbor Eye Center 512–258–2120 arboreyecenter.com

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Doctors

House Call/Telemedicine Providers House Call Physicians There are times when getting to the doctor’s office is prohibitive or not practical. For those times, consider a physician who makes old-fashioned “house calls.”

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The ideal patient-doctor relationship is really a partnership. Research has shown that a strong doctor-patient relationship leads to better medical outcomes and patient satisfaction. An important element of this partnership is communication. Open and honest exchange of information is critical to managing good health and identifying health issues as early as possible.

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• Be prepared with the details about your symptoms, medications and any special needs you might have while in the exam room.

• Bring a trusted friend or family member. Ask them to take notes so you can pay close attention to what the physician is saying and asking. Ask them to remind you of important details or questions that you may miss.

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Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Visits A checklist of what to do before, during and after your loved one’s appointment.

What to do BEFORE the appointment ❑ TAKE a photo(s) on your phone or write down all of your loved one’s current medications, supplements and vitamins. Bring the list with you to the appointment, or if you’re wanting to bring all the medications in a bag, that works as well. ❑ WRITE down all the symptoms and problems your loved one is having, and questions you have for the doctor. Prioritize the problems and questions in case you don’t get to address everything due to time constraints. Know that a plan to have additional problems addressed can be developed. (Consider making additional appointments) ❑ CALL to confirm the appointment. During this time, ask if your loved one needs to fast for blood work. ❑ BRING their updated insurance cards and valid ID. Even though they might’ve had the same insurance company for years, certain aspects of the policy might change every year. ❑ ARRIVE early to fill out paperwork or fill out the paperwork online (if available). ❑ KNOW what pharmacy you want prescriptions to be sent to and have their contact number on hand.

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By asking the right questions and taking an active role in your care, you can bridge the gap that patients typically experience when transferring from one care setting to another—which is one of the top causes for hospital readmission.

• What care or therapies are needed after discharge? i.e. Home Health, Outpatient Therapy, Rehab/Skilled Nursing, etc.

• Will my loved one be safe at home upon discharge or will someone need to be with them 24 hours a day? Keep in mind dressing, bathing, cooking and housework.

• Can you show me how to do tasks that require special skills? i.e. changing a bandage, giving a shot, wheelchair transfers, etc. If we need help with these tasks who do we contact?

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Choosing the Right Location for Rehabilitation after Hospitalization 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.

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TREAT & PREVENT: Mental Health

What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit? When exploring a potential therapist or psychiatrist, inquiring about their approach to treatment can be helpful in determining if they are a good fit. For some, a medication-based treatment through a psychiatrist or other qualified medical professional might be best, whereas a combination of medication and therapy or just therapy on its own might be more appropriate for others.

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4 Questions to Create the Golden Years of Your Dreams There are plenty of articles out there about the questions you need to ask a senior living community. But consider, too, the questions you should be asking yourself about what you want this next stage in life to look like: 1. What’s your budget?

Don’t think just about how much you have in your savings. Consider how much income you’ll want coming in, what kinds of costs you can expect, and how much you want to keep on hand in case of emergencies.

You’ll also want to consider combination costs. Many communities allow you to consolidate your mortgage, your home and yard upkeep, the cost of electricity and utilities, homeowners insurance and so on. And the cost of rent should be much lower than your mortgage.

2. How much space do you want?

Your kids have left the nest. Yet, half their stuff is still in your house. Their old furniture is collecting dust that you still have to clean. And you don’t really like having to go up and down the stairs anymore.

Options range from studio-style apartments to separate cottages. Consider everything you’ll want to be able to move into your new space to make it home.

3. What kind of care do you want available, both in the short and long term?

Even if you’re perfectly healthy now, you don’t want to have to find a new place to meet your needs if you end up needing a bit of help.

4. What amenities would you like to have available?

Maybe you’d like fitness classes. Maybe you’d like chef-prepared meals.

Maybe you’d like home cleaning. Maybe you’d like access to a park or a private garden. Amenities vary across the board. Finding what you want now will save you from having to look again in the future.

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Living the RV Life?

Check out these RV parks across the state. You will find that Texas Certified Retirement communities offer great RV Lifestyle options!

Canton Chandler Cuero El Campo Gun Barrel City Kaufman

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Independent & Retirement AUSTIN

Affinity at Wells Branch 14508 Owen-Tech Blvd 78728 512–251–4900 Affinity at Southpark Meadows 9500 Alice Mae Ln 78748 512–291–8810 Atria at the Arboretum 9306 Great Hills Trail 78759 512–549–4218 Brookdale Gaines Ranch 4409 Gaines Ranch Loop 78735 512–360–8338 Brookdale Westlake Hills 1034 Liberty Park Dr 78746 512–253–2887 Buckner Villas 11110 Tom Adams Dr 78753 512–836–1515 Cobblestone Court 2101 Davis Ln 78745 512–292–1652 Conservatory at North Austin 14320 Tandem Rd 78728 512–643–3940 Eberhart Place 808 Eberhart Ln 78745 512–447–5551 Ledgestone Senior Living 13152 Four Star Blvd 78737 512–360–9125 Longhorn Village 12501 Longhorn Pkwy 78732 561–266–5600 Lyons Gardens 2720 Lyons Rd 78702 512–236–1781 Maravilla at The Domain 11001 Austin Ln 78758 512–598–4100 Overture Mueller 4818 Berkman Dr 78723 512–942–0763

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Parsons House Austin 1130 Camino La Costa 78752 512–454–0524 Primrose of Shadow Creek 1026 Clayton Ln 78723 512–419–1525 Querencia at Barton Creek 2500 Barton Creek Blvd 78735 512–610–9400 Renaissance Austin 11279 Taylor Draper Ln 78759 512–969–6232 Solstice Senior Living 2603 Jones Rd 78745 512–593–7810 The Clairmont Retirement Community 12463 Los Indios Trail 78729 512–948–3519 The Continental Retirement Community 4604 South Lamar Blvd 78745 512–436–0887 The Village at Collinwood 1001 Collinwood West Dr 78753 512–836–8810 The Village at the Triangle 4517 Triangle Ave 78751 512–323–0933 Village on the Park Onion Creek 11300 Farrah Ln 78748 512–280–5500 Westminster Manor 4100 Jackson Ave 78731 512–454–4711

BUDA

The Huntington 1255 Firecracker Dr 78610 512–295–4071

CEDAR PARK

Highland Estates 1500 North Lakeline Blvd 78613 512–969–6112 Lakeline Oaks Retirement Resort 1905 South Lakeline Blvd 78613 512–331–4100

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DRIPPING SPRINGS Merritt Hill Country 28725 RR 12 78620 512–262–9622

GEORGETOWN

Del Webb Association 2 Texas Dr, Bldg A 78633 512–948–7720 Heritage Oaks Georgetown 4611 Verde Vista 78633 512–868–1682 Mariposa at River Bend 121 River Bend Dr 78628 512–930–4242 The Delaney at Georgetown Village 359 Village Commons Blvd 78633 512–819–9500 The Oaks Gracious Retirement Living 3720 Williams Dr 78628 512–360–0077 The Wesleyan at Estrella Independent Living 139 Estrella Crossing 78628 512–863–2528

LAKEWAY

Belmont Village Lakeway 107 Bella Montagna Circle 78734 512–402–1800 Lake Travis Independent Living 302 Medical Pkwy 78738 512–354–8353 Tuscan Village 111 Medici Ave 78738 512–327–1200

PFLUGERVILLE Heritage Lakes Living 4515 Kelly Ln 78660 512–599–1833

ROUND ROCK

Affinity at Round Rock 30 Cypress Blvd 78665 512–399–0457 Court at Round Rock 2700 Sunrise Rd 78665 512–640–5053 Emerald Cottages of Round Rock 4099 Teravista Club Dr 78665 737–973–0906 Parkwood Meadows 310 Chisholm Tr 78681 512–969–6154 Provident Crossings Retirement Resort 1950 South A.W. Grimes Blvd 78664 512–982–4676 The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living 2351 Oakmont Dr 78665 512–955–3014

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Maple Ridge Gracious Retirement Living 1531 Juliette Way 78613 512–428–8502 Ranch at Cedar Park Senior Apartments 1301 West Whitestone Blvd 78613 512–996–0700 Solea Cedar Park 1520 Juliette Way 78613 512–806–7306 The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living 3405 El Salido Pkwy 78613 512–212–9897

SAN MARCOS

LaVista Independent Living Community 1615 Redwood Rd 78666 512–396–2333 Mariposa at Hunter Road 2600 Hunter Rd 78666 512–392–9588 Stone Brook Senior Community 300 South Stagecoach Tr 78666 512–392–9330 Sunrise Village 500 Parker Dr 78666 512–754–7230 The Wellington 600 Leah Ave 78666 512–754–6006

WIMBERLEY

Alexis Pointe Senior Living 14390 Ranch Road 12 78676 512–598–5140

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20 Questions to Ask

WHEN LOOKING FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Start with a visual assessment of both the inside and outside.

Also, note if the residents are engaged in activities or just sitting.

1. What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day, at night and

on weekends?

2. What kind of experience and training does the staff possess?

3. Is there an initial assessment prior to admission?

4. If there is a waiting list, how many are on it and what is the policy?

5. What are the billing and payment policies and procedures?

6. Is there a security deposit and is it refundable?

7. What and how much are additional services not included in

the monthly fee?

8. What additional services are available if resident’s needs change?

9. What is the discharge policy?

10. What off campus excursions are provided and how often?

11. Are happy hour activities provided?

12. Is Wi-Fi available and if so, where on the campus?

13. Are there safety locks on the doors and windows?

14. Is there an emergency generator or alternate power source?

15. Are transportation services provided or a parking lot for the

resident’s vehicle?

16. What is the pet policy?

17. Is rehab offered on campus?

18. Can special dietary needs be accommodated?

19. What is the meal program?

20. Does the residence offer worship services?

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Ask the Expert: How Do I Pay for Assisted Living or Memory Care?

By Teresa Wolfe, Senior Care Counselor, Arbor Terrace Lakeway

Q: How do I pay for assisted living or memory care?

When I meet with families just beginning their search for assisted living or memory care, I find many are experiencing sticker shock.

Unfortunately, the cost of high-quality senior care can be expensive. The median cost of assisted living in the U.S. in 2020 was $4,300 per month according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

However, remember that while these monthly costs aren’t inexpensive, they do allow many seniors to leave behind other expenses. If you’re living at home now, you may be paying rent or mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, lawn care, groceries, property insurance, housekeeping, maintenance and repairs. A move to a senior living community will mark the end of those bills. You’ll enjoy the freedom of a maintenance-free lifestyle and the many amenities the senior living community offers.

For some families, even with the expected savings, the cost of senior living remains out of reach. However, don’t give up too easily. I encourage families to look at other options. Consider long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages, Medicaid and Veterans benefits as resources for paying for senior care.

FOR THE FULL ARTICLE and more information on each of these options, visit srgtexas.com/getcaregivertoolkit

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For three decades, we have been growing our story through listening to those we serve.

Our commitment to meaningful relationships means Arbor communities are rooted in connections that last for years.

Everyone has a story to tell, and we can’t wait to hear yours.

Call 512-861-8063 and visit today.

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Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living The decision to help an aging loved one move out of their home is a complex one. Here are a few key signs to note when assessing the situation.

Bigger Picture • Recent accidents such as a fall or a medical scare • Chronic health issues • Difficulty in managing activities such as: cooking, bathing and dressing Physical Changes • Noticeable changes in appearance such as weight loss or gain • Unkempt appearance or body odor Social Interaction • A cutback on activities both in and out of the house • Days spent without leaving the house Financial • Unopened bills • Newly purchased items still in boxes Around-the-house • Cluttered rooms • Filthy bathroom and kitchen • Signs of much-needed home repairs • House plants dying or dead • Stacked dirty dishes • Expired or lack of food in the pantry and refrigerator • Broken appliances

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Assisted Living AUSTIN An Angels Place 313 Sunland Dr 78748 512–750–2222 Anderson Mill Assisted Living 11009 El Salido Pkwy 78750 512–250–1853 Austin North Assisted Living 11206 Powder Mill Trail 78750 512–465–2157 Austin Senior Care 1414 Cardinal Hill Dr 78758 512–853–9503 Barton Hills Assisted Living 1606 Nash Ave 78704 512–441–6000 Belmont Village West Lake Hills 4310 Bee Cave Rd 78660 512–347–1700 Brodie Ranch Nursing & Rehab Center 2101 Frate Barker Rd 78748 512–444–5627 Brookdale Beckett Meadows 7709 Beckett Rd 78749 512–891–9544 Brookdale Gaines Ranch 4409 Gaines Ranch Loop 78735 512–792–4233 Brookdale North 5310 Duval Rd 78727 512–774–3985 Brookdale Northwest Hills 5715 Mesa Dr 78731 512–253–1489 Brookdale Parmer Lane 12429 Scofield Farms Dr 78758 512–253–7170 Brookdale Spicewood Springs 4401 Spicewood Springs Rd 78759 512–387–7586 Brookdale Westlake Hills 1034 Liberty Park Dr 78746 512–253–2887 Buckner Villas 11110 Tom Adams Dr 78753 512–836–1515

Elmcroft of Austin 7017 Manchaca Rd 78745 512–910–4754 Harper House PC Facility 2201 Greenwood Ave 78723 512–708–8489 Home of Southern Hospitality 5000 Shoalwood Ave 78756 512–451–8400 Horizon Bay Round Rock 8005 Cornerwood Dr 78717 512–253–7749 Horton’s Helping Hands 603 Thelma Dr 78745 512–804–0462 Ledgestone Senior Living 13152 Four Star Blvd 78737 512–360–9125 Legacy Oaks of South Austin 7501 W Hwy 290 78736 512–387–9361 Live Oak Estates 10212 English Oak Dr 78748 512–551–9331 Longhorn Village 12501 Longhorn Pkwy 78732 512–266–5600 Onion Creek Plantation 7302 Lake Charles Dr 78744 512–280–5742 Parsons House Austin 1130 Camino La Costa 78752 512–454–0524 Pavilion at Great Hills 11819 Pavilion Blvd 78759 512–831–5429 Querencia Barton Creek 2500 Barton Creek Blvd 78735 512–610–9400 Renaissance – Austin 11279 Taylor Draper Ln 78759 512–969–6232 Ridge Oak Living Community 6404 Ridge Oak Rd 78749 512–892–1711 Riverside Nursing & Rehab Center 6801 E Riverside Dr 78741 512–247–9000

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BURNET Country Oaks at Hamilton Creek 407 West Jackson St 78611 512–756–4724 Pafford Place 615 County Rd 340A 78611 512–756–7854

CEDAR PARK Pointe at Cedar Park 450 Discovery Blvd 78613 512–379–2378 Shenandoah Villa 1623 Shenandoah Dr 78613 512–257–7526 The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living 3405 El Salido Pkwy 78613 512–212–9897 The Isle at Cedar Ridge 2200 S Lakeline Blvd 78613 512–592–3090

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Senior Care of West Oaks 3200 W Slaughter Ln 78748 512–282–0141 Shady Hollow Assisted Living 11315 Mendora Dr 78748 512–280–8861 Silverleaf Eldercare at Wildridge 9004 Wildridge Dr 78759 512–829–7252 South Austin Assisted Living, Inc. 4601 Chesney Ridge Dr 78749 512–436–8004 Tech Ridge Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care 400 E Yager Ln 78753 512–956–9344 The Arbour Westminster 4100 Jackson Ave 78731 512–454–4711 The Collinfield House 9205 Collinfield Dr 78758 512–619–4366 The Heritage at Hunters Chase 12151 Hunters Chase Dr 78729 512–598–6951 The Village at The Triangle 4517 Triangle Ave 78751 512–323–0933 The Watermark at Southpark Meadows 9320 Alice Mae Ln 78748 512–222–3224 Village on the Park Onion Creek 11300 Farrah Ln 78748 512–280–5500

DRIPPING SPRINGS Grace & Pax House 1459 Hwy 290 W 78620 512–829–5342 Lavender Springs 13701 Trautwein Rd 78737 512–698–7285

ELGIN Silver Creek Assisted Living 826 Lexington 78621 512–215–3624

GEORGETOWN

Argent Court 508 Old Austin Hwy 78602 512–321–9500 New Haven of Bastrop 2604 Hwy 71 West 78602 512–746–1741

BEE CAVE Grace House 11825 Bee Cave Rd 78738 512–402–0968

BUDA Buda Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care 1250 Cabelas Dr 78610 512–865-–5262

Assisted Living at Tallwood 101 Tallwood Dr 78628 512–948–7600 Brookdale Georgetown 2600 East University Ave 78626 512–253–7980 Hamlets at The Delaney 359 Village Commons Blvd 78633 512–746–7397 Hill Country Assisted Living 3106 Indian Mound Rd 78628 512–930–1039 Legacy at Georgetown 4907 Williams Dr 78633 512–686–1694 Continued

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Assisted Living GEORGETOWN – Continued Park Place Assisted Living 101 FM 971 78626 512–868–6275 Sedro Trail Assisted Living & Memory Care 292 Sedro Tr 78633 512–943–4837 The Wesleyan at Estrella Assisted Living & Memory Care 109 Estrella Crossing 78628 512–943–9804 Tiffin House 84 Woodcrest Rd 78633 512–869–7788

Brookdale Lakeway Healthcare Center 1915 Lohmans Crossing Rd 78734 512–253–2113 Brookdale Lohmans Crossing 1604 Lohmans Crossing 78734 512–774–3983

LEANDER

CelesteCare of Horseshoe Bay 26409 East Hwy 71 78657 830–596–1711

Our House of Central Texas 1905 West Dr 78641 512–259–4886 Precious Assisted Living Care 2200 S Bagdad Rd 78641 512–528–5111 Riva Ridge Assisted Living 801 Riva Ridge Dr 78641 512–259–1330 The Legacy at Crystal Falls 1841 Crystal Falls Pkwy 78641 512–487–7049

KINGSLAND

LLANO

HORSESHOE BAY

Windchime at the Village 216 Covenant Ln 78639 325–388–3502

Walden Court Assisted Living 701 East Young St 78643 325–247–5470

KYLE

LOCKHART

New Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care 107 Creekside Tr 78640 512–501–2868 Orchard Park of Kyle 4701 Ratcliffe Dr 78640 512–920–6400

Bois D’Arc Assisted Living 1017 Bois D’Arc St 78644 512–620–0900

MANCHACA

The Philomena Assisted Living & Memory Care 350 Philomena Dr 78640 512–994–2813

Mabee Village at Marbridge 2310 Bliss Spillar Rd 78652 512–282–3163 Marbridge Villa 2310 Bliss Spillar Rd 78652 512–282–1144

LAKEWAY

MARBLE FALLS

Arbor Terrace Lakeway 300 Medical Pkwy 78738 512–271–9174

Arbor House of Marble Falls 1801 King Rd 78654 830–613–3260 Marble Falls Assisted Living 800 Claremont 78654 830–693–6446

Belmont Village Lakeway 107 Bella Montagna Cir 78734 512–402–1800

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MAXWELL ResCare Premier Roca Vista 320 Mill Rd 78656 512–357–6022 ResCare Premier Sierra Verde 2385 FM 1984 78656 512–357–6033

PFLUGERVILLE Clare Creek Senior Living 2209 Terrandyne Dr 78660 512–852–1254 Graceland Senior Living 17228 Sandwick Dr 78660 512–736–6206 Knights Assisted Living 20816 Windmill Ridge St 78660 512–721–5865 Mallard Home Care 19705 Mallard Pond Tr 78660 512–202–3320 Pfamily Tree Assisted Living 15309 Delaunty 78660 512–721–5352 Serenity Senior Living 900 Ramble Creek Dr 78660 512–989–5816 Wells Point Lodge 401 S. Heatherwilde Blvd 78660 512–251–1640

ROUND ROCK Brookdale Round Rock 8005 Cornerwood Dr 78717 512–253–7749 Court at Round Rock 2700 Sunrise Rd 78665 512–640–5053 Double Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care 2300 Louis Henna Blvd 78664 512–956–9335

Franklin Park Round Rock 4155 Teravista Club Dr 78665 512–388–6076 The Cottages at Chandler Creek 2351 North A.W. Grimes Blvd 78665 512–218–9757 The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living 2351 Oakmont Dr 78665 512–955–3014 The Rose at Round Rock 7230 Wyoming Springs Dr 78681 512–765–7733 University Village 4701 Campus Village Dr 78665 512–248–2222

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Fairway Vista I 1017 Hidden View Pl 78665 512–220–7316 Fairway Vista II 1019 Hidden View Pl 78665 512–220–7316

Gateway Gardens 605 Gateway Central 78654 830–693–1903

SAN MARCOS Brookdale San Marcos South 1401 Wonder World Dr 78666 512–253–7334 Brookdale San Marcos North 1720 Old Ranch Rd 12 78666 512–253–7640 ResCare Premier 220 West Hutchison 78666 800–282–7246

TAYLOR SPJST Senior Living 505 East Lake Dr 76574 512–352–6940

WEST LAKE HILLS Belmont Village West Lake Hills 4310 Bee Cave Rd 78746 512–347–1700

WIMBERLEY Alexis Pointe Senior Living 14390 Ranch Road 12 78676 512–598–5140

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Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication Alzheimer’s disease presents many challenges, and communication is a big one. Despite the challenges, you can communicate effectively with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Consider these tips provided by the Mayo Clinic staff: • Speak clearly. Introduce yourself. Speak in a clear, straightforward manner.

• Show respect. Avoid secondary baby talk and diminutive phrases, such as “good girl.” Don’t assume that your loved one can’t understand you, and don’t talk about your loved one as if he or she weren’t there.

• Stay present. Maintain eye contact, and stay near your loved one so that he or she will know that you’re listening and trying to understand.

• Avoid distractions. Communication may be difficult—if not impossible— against a background of competing sights and sounds.

• Keep it simple. Use short sentences and plain words. As the disease progresses, yes-no questions may work best, and only one question at a time is best. Break down requests into single steps.

• Don’t interrupt. It may take longer than you expect for your loved one to process and respond. Avoid criticizing, hurrying and correcting.

• Use visual cues. Sometimes gestures or other visual cues promote better understanding than words alone. Rather than simply asking if your loved one needs to use the toilet, for example, take him or her to the toilet and point to it.

• Don’t argue. Your loved one’s reasoning and judgment will decline over time. To spare anger and agitation, don’t argue with your loved one.

• Stay calm. Even when you’re frustrated, keep your voice gentle. Your nonverbal cues, including the tone of your voice, can send a clearer message than what you actually say.

Online Resources: Alzheimer’s Association – alz.org Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – alzfdn.org BrightFocus Foundation – brightfocus.org Caregiver ACTION Network – caregiveraction.org National Institute on Aging – nia.nih.gov WebMD – webmd.com

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Memory Care AUSTIN Arden Courts of Austin 11630 Four Iron Dr 78750 512–918–2800 Belmont Village West Lake Hills 4310 Bee Cave Rd 78660 512–347–1700 Brookdale North Austin 5310 Duval Rd 78727 512–253–7312 Colonial Gardens of Austin 3700 Adelphi Ln 78727 512–833–0114 Colonial Gardens of Austin 3706 Adelphi Ln 78727 512–650–0504 Hunters Ln Memory Care 11300 Hunters Ln 78753 512–900–3306 Ledgestone Senior Living 13152 Four Star Blvd 78737 512–360–9125 Legacy Oaks South Austin 7501 W Hwy 290 78736 512–387–9361 Liana South Austin 5200A Davis Ln 78749 512–301–8747 Pavilion at Great Hills 11819 Pavilion Blvd 78759 512–831–5429 Pecan Ridge Memory Care 10025 Anderson Mill Rd 78750 512–487–5243 Sodalis Memory Care – Southwest Austin 11013 Signal Hill Dr 78737 866–812–7713 Stonebridge Health Center 11127 Circle Dr 78736 512–288–8844 Tech Ridge Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care 400 E Yager Ln 78753 512–956–9344 The Auberge at Onion Creek 11330 Farrah Ln 78748 512–280–2030

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The Heritage at Hunters Chase 12151 Hunters Chase Dr 78729 512–598–6951 The Watermark at Southpark Meadows 9320 Alice Mae Ln 78748 512–222–3224

BEE CAVE The Auberge at Bee Cave 14058 A. Bee Cave Pkwy 78738 512–263–2544

BUDA Sodalis at Buda 645 FM 967 78610 512–295–5600

CEDAR PARK Avalon Memory Care 2215 South Lakeline Blvd 78613 888–689–5746 Cedar Ridge Alzheimers Special Care Center 2100 South Lakeline Blvd 78613 512–298–6762 Harmony Point Memory Care 1201 Arrow Point Dr 78613 512–213–6070 Poet’s Walk Cedar Park 1503 Medical Pkwy 78613 512–969–2141 Sundance at Brushy Creek 3000 Glacier Pass Ln 78613 512–514–0671 The Auberge at Cedar Park 800 C-bar Ranch Tr 78613 512–986–7202 The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living 3405 El Salido Pkwy 78613 512–212–9897

DRIPPING SPRINGS Sodalis Dripping Springs 11013 Signal Hill Dr 512–637–5400

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The Reserve at Georgetown 3600 Williams Dr 78628 512–688–5113 Georgetown Living 2700 Shell Rd 78628 512–863–9888 Legacy at Georgetown 4907 Williams Dr 78633 512–686–1694 Sedro Trail Assisted Living and Memory Care 292 Sedro Tr 78633 512–943–4837 The Wesleyan at Estrella Assisted Living & Memory Care 109 Estrella Crossing 78628 512–943–9804 The Wesleyan at Scenic 2001 Scenic Dr 78626 512–863–9511 Tiffin House LLC 90 Woodcrest Rd 78633 512–864–2888 Tiffin House LLC II 84 Woodcrest Rd 78633 512–864–2888

The Legacy at Crystal Falls 1841 Crystal Falls Pkwy 78641 512–487–7049 Riva Ridge Memory Care Center 801 Riva Ridge Dr 78641 512–259–1330

ROUND ROCK Double Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care 2300 Louis Henna Blvd 78664 512–956–9335 Poet’s Walk Round Rock 4050 Sunrise Rd 78665 512–772–1333 Sundara Senior Living 1000 Rusk Rd 78665 512–400–0488 The Cottages at Chandler Creek 2401 North A.W. Grimes Blvd 78665 512–879–1430 University Village Memory Care 4701 Campus Village Dr 78665 512–248–2222

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SAN MARCOS Sodalis Memory Care – San Marcos 1001 Crepe Myrtle St 78666 512–787–2418

KYLE New Haven of Kyle 107 Creekside Tr 78640 512–667–0077

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LAKEWAY Arbor Terrace Lakeway 300 Medical Pkwy 78738 512–271–9174 Belmont Village Lakeway 107 Bella Montagna Cir 78734 512–402–1800

Alexis Pointe Senior Living 14390 Ranch Road 12 78676 512–598–5140

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This creamy dressing is great drizzled over your favorite salad, grain bowl or cooked veggies. Bonus: Turmeric offers improved brain function and anti-depressant benefits.

Ingredients 3 (2-inch) pieces fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped, or 2 teaspoons ground dried turmeric

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

1 tablespoon honey

3 tablespoons natural almond butter 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 garlic clove, roughly chopped

Combine all ingredients with 3 tbsp. water in a blender and purée until smooth, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice, if desired.

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20 Questions to Ask

WHEN LOOKING AT SKILLED NURSING OPTIONS Start with a visual assessment of both the inside and outside.

Also, note if the residents are engaged in activities or just sitting.

1. What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day, at night and on weekends?

2. Does the same team of nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) work with the same resident all week?

3. What happens when the Medicare reimbursement runs out?

4. What amenities are private pay?

5. Is Wi-Fi available and if so, where on the property?

6. Are there safety locks on the doors and windows?

7. Is there an emergency generator or alternate power source?

8. What is the evacuation plan should it be necessary?

9. What is the pet policy?

10. Can special dietary needs be accommodated?

11. Do residents have a choice of food items at each meal?

12. Are the meals prepared on-site or off-site?

13. What is the policy for residents eating in their rooms?

14. Does the residence offer worship services?

15. Is there a functioning security system?

16. Are there pharmacy, lab, dental or x-ray services available on-site?

17. Are they Medicare and/or Medicaid certified?

18. Is abuse prevention training and background checks a

requirement for all staff?

19. How often are residents bathed?

20. What special services can be provided if needed, such as on-site

rehab, therapeutic whirlpool baths, ventilators, hospice, etc.?

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Austin Retirement and Nursing Center 6909 Burnet Ln 78757 512–452–5719 Bridgemoor Transitional Care 16219 Ranch Rd 620 N. 78717 512–520–1834 Brodie Ranch Nursing & Rehab Center 2101 Frate Barker Rd 78748 512–444–5627 Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation 6500 Brush Country Rd 78749 512–892–5774 Gracy Woods Nursing Center 12021 Metric Blvd 78758 512–228–3300 Gracy Woods II Living Center 12042 Bittern Hollow 78758 512–730–2100 Heartland Health Care Center 11406 Rustic Rock Dr 78750 512–335–5028 Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center 2806 Real St 78722 512–474–1411 Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation 11020 Dessau Rd 78754 512–873–2244 Monte Siesta Nursing and Rehab LP 4501 Dudmar Dr 78735 512–892–1131 Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1700 Onion Creek Pkwy 78748 512–291–4900 Park Bend Health Center 2122 Park Bend Dr 78758 512–836–9777 Rapid Recovery Center 16219 Ranch Rd 620 North, 78717 512–520–1834 Regency Village Care Center 6500 Brush Country Rd 78749 512–892–5774 Riverside Nursing and Rehab Center 6801 E Riverside Dr 78741 512–247–9000

Senior Care of West Oaks 3200 W. Slaughter Lane 78748 512–282–0141 Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 9801 South 1st St 78748 512–292–3071 Southwood Care Center 3759 Valley View Rd 78704 512–443–3436 Stonebriar Nursing and Rehab Center 110 East Live Oak 78704 512–444–3511 Stonebridge Health Center 11127 Circle Dr 78736 512–288–8844 The Arbour At Westminster Manor 4100 Jackson Ave 78731 512–454–4711 Walnut Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation 3509 Rogge Lane 78723 512–926–2070 Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval 5301 Duval Rd 78727 512–345–1805

BASTROP

Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 430 Old Austin Hwy 78602 512–321–3527 Bastrop Nursing Center 400 Old Austin Hwy 78602 512–321–2529 Silver Pines Nursing and Rehab LP 188 Old Austin Hwy 78602 512–321–6220

BEE CAVE

Park Manor 14058 Bee Cave Pkwy, Bldg B 78738 512–872–8170

BERTRAM

Bertram Nursing and Rehab Center 540 Hwy 29 East 78605 512–355–2116

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Kingsland Hills Care Center 3727 R.R. 1431 West 78639 325–388–4538

Oaks Nursing Center 507 West Jackson St 78611 512–756–6044

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehab 1640 Fairway 78640 512–268–1003

Cedar Pointe Health and Wellness Suites 1301 Cottonwood Creek Tr 78613 737–757–3100 Cottonwood Creek Nursing and Rehab 1500 Cottonwood Creek Tr 78613 512–259–4259 New Hope Manor 1623 West New Hope Dr 78613 512–259–3999 Sagebrook Health and Rehab 901 Discovery Blvd 78613 512–259–9993

DRIPPING SPRINGS

Hill Country Nursing and Rehab 1505 West Hwy 290 78620 512–858–5624

ELGIN

Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1373 North Ave C 78621 512–285–2457

GEORGETOWN

Estrella Oaks Rehab and Care Center 4011 Williams Dr 78628 512–868–2700 Park Place Assisted Living 101 FM 971 78626 512–868–6275 Park Place Care Center 121 Fm 971 78626 512–868–6200 The Wesleyan at Scenic 2001 Scenic Dr 78626 512–863–9511

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Live Oak Medical Center 618 Live Oak St 78606 830–833–4567

Granger Villa 800 North Commerce St 76530 512–859–2800

Hill Country Healthcare Center 507 East Green St 78643 325–247–4115 Llano Nursing & Rehab Center 800 West Haynie 78643 325–247–4194

LOCKHART

Chisolm Tr Nursing and Rehab Center 107 North Medina 78644 512–398–5213 Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center 1501 South Main St 78644 512–398–2362

LULING

Hillcrest Manor Nursing and Rehab Center 208 Maple St 78648 830–875–5219 Luling Care Center 501 West Austin St 78648 830–875–5628 Oak Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation 1105 North Magnolia 78648 830–875–5606

MANCHACA

The Villa 2504 Bliss Spillar Rd 78652 512–282–1144

MARBLE FALLS

Granite Mesa Health Center 1401 Max Copeland Dr 78654 830–693–0022

PFLUGERVILLE

Pflugerville Care Center 521 South Heatherwilde Blvd 78660 512–670–5800 Pflugerville Nursing and Rehab Center 104 Rex Kerwin Court 78660 512–251–3915

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Skilled Nursing ROUND ROCK

Bel Air at Teravista 4105 Teravista Club Dr 78665 512–310–3700 Hearthstone Health Center 401 Oakwood Blvd 78681 512–388–7494 Park Valley Inn Health Center 17751 Park Valley Dr 78681 512–218–6000 San Gabriel Rehab and Care Center 4100 College Park Dr 78665 512–334–8000 Trinity Care Center 1000 East Main St 78664 512–634–3000

SMITHVILLE

Towers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 907 Garwood 78957 512–237–4606

TAYLOR

SPJST Skilled Nursing and Rehab 501 East Lake Dr 76574 512–352–6337

WIMBERLY

Deer Creek of Wimberley 555 Ranch Rd 3237 78676 512–847–5540

SAN MARCOS

Hays Nursing & Rehab Center 1900 Medical Pkwy 78666 512–396–1888 Regent Care Center of San Marcos 1351 Sadler 78666 512–805–5000 San Marcos Rehab and Health Care Center 1600 North Interstate Hwy 35 78666 512–353–5026

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A long-term care ombudsman helps nursing home residents with their rights. Living in a nursing home doesn’t mean giving up your freedom.

If you feel someone is violating your rights, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s long-term care ombudsman can help.

Nursing home residents have the same rights and protections of their health, safety and welfare that we all share. For nursing home residents these rights include the right to vote, voice complaints, exercise personal choice, the opportunity to make medical and social decisions, visit with anyone you wish and to be lawfully discharged and leave the facility.

When it comes to discharges, one of the biggest problems people face is losing their spot in their nursing home when they have to go to the hospital. This practice, known as “patient dumping,” is among the top five frequent complaints Patty Ducayet, Texas long-term care ombudsman, sees.

The long-term care ombudsman will make sure you know your rights, including your right to appeal and return to your nursing home after a hospital stay and can represent you during that appeal.

While telling your nursing home’s management is often the best and quickest way to make sure your complaint is addressed, Texas Health and Human Services Commission stands by ready to help if needed.

“An ombudsman can help bring the resident’s concerns to management and offer ideas to address the concern,” Ducayet said.

“An ombudsman can give everyone information about the nursing facility’s requirements about residents’ rights and will tell the resident about the option to report a complaint to HHSC Long-Term Care Regulatory Services.”

For more information on the Ombudsman in your area: 800–252–2412 hhs.texas.gov (search for ombudsman)

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Navigate the challenges of an aging loved one with the right tools.

Access the Essential Caregiver Toolkit:

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Final Planning Resources ADVANCE PLANNING DOCUMENTS CaringInfo 800–658–8898 caringinfo.org

Dignity Memorial L.I.F.T. 800–344–6489

Free Texas Living Will Form 877–881–0947 rocketlawyer.com

Gateway Church 512–837–2162 Griefnet griefnet.org

Powers of Attorney, DNR, and Similar Documents texaslawhelp.org Preparing For End-Of-Life Care: Advance Planning Documents txcatholic.org Texas Advance Directive Form everplans.com Texas Health & Human Services hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/ forms/advance-directives BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AARP aarp.org Aftertalk aftertalk.com Austin Center For Attitudinal Healing 512–327–1961 Austin Christian Fellowship 512–381–5700 Center For Grief And Loss 512–327–2286 Compassion and Choices End–Of–Life Support 800–247–7421 compassionandchoices.org 112

Covenant Presbyterian Church 512–334–3003

GriefShare griefshare.org Grieving.com grieving.com Hill Country Bible Church 512–331–5050 Hill County Memorial Hospital 210–997–1355 Hope Lutheran Church 512–926–8574 Hospice Austin 512–342–4700 hospiceaustin.org Life After Loss (American Cancer Society) 800–227–2345 National Widowers Association nationalwidowers.org Outreach Health Services outreachhealth.com St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 512–345–8314 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 512–472–8301

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The Austin Center for Grief and Loss 512–472–7878 austingrief.org The Christi Center 512–467–2600 christicenter.org

National Kidney Foundation Donor Family Council 800–622–9010 kidney.org National Marrow Donor Program 800–526–7809 marrow.org Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) 512–459–4848 txorgansharing.org

The Compassionate Friends of Georgetown 512–869–0077

The Living Bank 800–528–2971 livingbank.org

the light beyond thelightbeyond.com Westlake United Methodist 512–327–1335

Tissue Centers of Central Texas 512–206–1266 inyourhands.org

DONATION OF A BODY

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) 804–782–4800 unos.org

Baylor College of Medicine 713–798–3858 BIOGIFT 866–670–1799 biogift.org

We Are Blood Tissue donation in Austin area.

512–206–1266 weareblood.org

Donate Life Texas donatelifetexas.org

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Science Care sciencecare.com DONOR PROGRAMS AGE of Central Texas (computers & medical equipment) 512–451–4611 ageofcentraltx.org Donate Life Texas 877–839–2755 donatelifetexas.org LifeGift 800–633–6562 lifegift.org Lone Star Lions Eye Bank 800–977–3937 lsleb.org

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Soul Care Project soulcareproject.org

Caring Connections 800–658–8898 caringinfo.org Grave Talk churchofenglandfunerals.org Hospice Foundation of America hospicefoundation.org Kitchen Table Conversations Educating Central Texans to have end of life conversations and legally documenting their wishes. kitchentableconversations.org National Association for Home Care and Hospice nahc.org Continued

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Final Planning Resources National Hospice and Palliative Care 703–837–1500 nhpco.org Planning for a Graceful Exit epicenter.org/wc-end-of-life-planning

Heart of Texas Cremations & Burials 512–243–7277 heartoftexascremations.com Travis County Burial Services 512–854–9340 traviscountytx.gov

FUNERALS, BURIAL AND CREMATION Assistance in finding low-cost funeral arrangements

Veterans Land Board 800–252–8387 glo.texas.gov/vlb/

Affordable Burial & Cremation Service 512–354–2509 or 254–200–0400 centraltexascremation.com

Dignity Memorial – Dealing With Grief 800–343–4464 dignitymemorial.com

Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Texas 512–480–0555 fcactx.org

GRIEF COUNSELING

Hospice Austin – Grief Support 512–342–4700 hospiceaustin.org The Austin Center for Grief and Loss 512–472–7878 austingrief.org

Holy Cross Catholic Church Basic Needs Assistance 512–472–3741 Texas Funeral Service Commission 512–936–2474 tfsc.state.tx.us

The Christi Center 512–467–2600 christicenter.org

Texas Prepaid Funeral Contracts 877–276–5554 prepaidfunerals.texas.gov

STAGES OF GRIEF

Travis County Indigent Burial Services 512–854–1440 traviscountytx.gov For Veterans Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery 254–616–1770 cem.va.gov

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Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

Understanding the five stages of grief grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief

Government Headstone or Markers 844–698–2311 va.gov

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To avoid identity theft of a deceased person, it is recommended that you take the following steps: • Scale back the obituary—don’t provide too much information • Notify banks and creditors • Contact credit reporting bureaus—request decedent’s credit report and flag as “deceased” • Report death to Social Security; they will flag decedent’s number as inactive.

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• To remove the deceased name from direct marketing lists, register as deceased Do-Not-Contact Web site............. dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html DIRECTIONS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF REMAINS A person may provide written directions for the disposition, including cremation, of their remains in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument called “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains,” which is signed and acknowledged by the person who agrees to be responsible for the interment. tfsc.state.tx.us or Legal Hotline for Texans at 800–622–2520 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARY – REPORTING A DEATH When a Social Security beneficiary dies, report the death to the Social Security Administration as soon as possible. They will require the name and Social Security Number of the deceased, the date and place of death, if there is asurviving spouse or an eligible child, and your name and address. A copy of the Death Certificate may be required. You will be given instructions on handling any forthcoming Social Security checks. A one-time death benefit of $255 is paid to a surviving spouse or eligible child.

Social Security Administration.............................. ssa.gov | 800–772–1213 VITAL RECORDS Birth and Death Certificates Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics.............. dshs.state.tx.us/vs/ | 888–963–7111 Texas Law dictates that both birth and death certificates are deemed confidential for a set period of time. Birth certificates are confidential for 75 years, and death certificates are confidential for 25 years after the death has occurred. If a birth or death certificate is requested before this period of time elapses, certified copies of these documents can only be obtained by a qualified applicant.

A qualified applicant can be an immediate family member (by blood or marriage), a legal guardian, or the legal representative of the person for whom the document is requested. If you are not a qualified applicant, you may request a verification of a birth or death record.

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Final Planning Resources Certified copies of the birth and death certificates are issued with a state seal and are printed on security paper. Heirloom birth certificates have a different cost and are printed on special paper that boasts a design celebrating Texas.

The heirloom certificate ($60) is only offered through Austin, Texas.

Funeral homes will supply certified copies of a death certificate for a small fee if requested at the time funeral arrangements are made.

For obtaining a birth or death certificate Austin Bureau of Vital Statistics.......................................... 512–972–4784 austintexas.gov Bastrop County (County Clerk)........................................... 512–332–7234 co.bastrop.tx.us Blanco County (County Clerk)............................................ 830–868–7357 co.blanco.tx.us Burnet County (County Clerk)............................................. 512–756–5406 burnetcountytexas.org Hays County (County Clerk).............................................. 512–393–7738 co.hays.tx.us Travis County (County Clerk)............................................. 512–854–9188 traviscountyclerk.org Williamson County (County Clerk)...................................... 512–943–1515 wilco.org Verification of Birth and Death The verification of a birth or death record is NOT a certified copy of the birth or death certificate, but a letter with the person’s name, date of occurrence, county where the birth or death took place and a state file number. Letters may not be available at all birth and death registrars. Verifications are available from 1903 to the present date. Fees for birth and death verification range from $22–$30.

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Hospice

ospice care is a philosophy of care that accepts dying as a natural part of life. When death is inevitable, hospice seeks neither to hasten nor postpone it. Hospice provides care, comfort and support for persons with life-limiting conditions as well as their families.

How Does Hospice Work?

Hospice care is for any person who has a life-threatening or terminal illness.

All hospices consider the patient and family together as the unit of care. Most reimbursement sources require a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. Patients with both cancer and non-cancer illnesses are eligible to receive hospice care.

The majority of hospice patients are cared for in their own homes or the homes of a loved one. “Home” may also be broadly construed to include services provided in nursing homes or hospitals.

Typically, a family member serves as the primary caregiver and when appropriate, helps make decisions for the hospice patient. Members of the hospice staff make regular visits to assess the patient and provide additional care or other services. Hospice staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Medicaid or a private insurance company, hospices will work with the person and their family to ensure needed services can be provided.

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Who is the Hospice Team?

Hospice care is a family-centered approach that includes, at a minimum, a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, and trained volunteers. They work together focusing on the dying patient’s needs; physical, psychological, or spiritual. The goal is to help keep the patient as pain-free as possible until death.

The hospice team develops a care plan that meets each patient’s individual needs for pain management and symptom control.

How is Hospice Paid for?

Hospice is paid for through the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicaid Hospice Benefit, and private insurers. If a person does not have coverage through Medicare, Medicaid or a private insurance company, hospices will work with the person and their family to ensure needed services can be provided.

Who is Eligible for Medicare Hospice Benefits?

Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A (hospital Insurance).

You are eligible for Medicare hospice benefits when you meet all of the following conditions: • You are eligible for Medicare Part A (hospital Insurance), and • Your doctor and the hospice medical director certify that you are terminally ill and probably have less than six months to live, and • You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of routine Medicare covered benefits for your terminal illness, and • You receive care from a Medicare-approved hospice program.

Please note: Medicare will still pay for covered benefits for any health problems that aren’t related to your terminal illness.

What Does Medicare Cover?

Medicare covers these hospice services and pays nearly all of their costs: • Doctor services and Nursing care • Medical equipment (like wheelchairs or walkers) • Medical supplies (like bandages and catheters) • Drugs for symptom control and pain relief • Short-term hospital care, including respite and inpatient for pain/symptom management • Home health aide and homemaker services • Physical, Occupational therapy and Speech therapy • Social work services and Dietary counseling • Grief support to help you and your family Please note: You will only have to pay part of the cost for outpatient drugs and inpatient respite care.

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members will consult with the hospice physician and will inform you and your family which drugs and/or medications are covered and which ones are not covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

• Room and board aren’t covered by Medicare. You may receive hospice services wherever you live, even in a nursing home, however, the Medicare Hospice Benefit does not pay for nursing home room and board.

Respite Care and Medicare Respite care is care given to a hospice patient by another caregiver so that the usual caregiver can rest. As a hospice patient, you may have one person who takes care of you every day, like a family member. Sometimes your caregiver needs someone to take care of you for a short time while they do other things that need to be done. During a period of respite care, you might be cared for in a Medicare-approved facility, such as a hospice residential facility, hospital, or nursing home.

How Do I Begin Receiving Hospice?

Anyone can inquire about hospice services. You or your loved one may call a local hospice and request services. The hospice staff will then contact your physician to determine if a referral to hospice is appropriate. Another way to inquire about hospice is to talk with your physician, and he or she can make a referral to hospice. Hospice can begin as soon as a ‘referral’ is made by the person’s doctor.

As a hospice patient, you always have the right to stop getting hospice care and receive the “traditional” Medicare coverage you had before electing hospice.

All care that you receive for your illness must be given by your hospice team.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Program • What services are provided?

• What kind of support is available to the family/caregiver?

• What roles do the attending physician and hospice play?

• How does hospice work to keep the patient comfortable?

• How are services provided after hours?

• How and where does hospice provide short-term inpatient care?

• Can hospice be brought into a nursing home or long-term care facility?

• Are any of the staff members certified or credentialed in hospice?

• Do physicians visit the patient in the home?

• What is the staff to patient ratio?

• Are any alternative therapies provided to manage symptoms?

• What ‘extras’ does the hospice provide?

Hospice Resources Caring Connections: caringinfo.org Hospice Link: 1–800–331–1620 National Hospice and Palliative Care Helpline: 1–800–658–8898 Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization: 1–800–580–9270 SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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Hospices Below are area Hospice Agencies licensed by the State of Texas and listed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Resolutions Hospice Austin 512–343–5555

AUSTIN A–Med Community Hospice 512–323–6500

River City Hospice 512–292–4929

AseraCare Hospice 512–218–9890

Robinson Creek Home Health & Hospice 512–328–7606

Aspen Hospice & Palliative Care 512–549–2249

Silverado Austin Hospice 512–827–6895

Beacon Hospice 512–443–7100

Texas Home Health Hospice 512–327–4194

Buckner Hospice 512–873–8145

BASTROP

Capitol Hospice 512–637–6928

AseraCare Hospice 512–308–9148

CIMA Hospice 512–900–0548

Resolutions Hospice Bastrop 512–343–5555

Edwards Hospice 512–763–4690

Serenity Hospice 512–985–6107

Encompass Health Hospice 512–326–4191

Standards Hospice 512–772–4166

Grace Hospice 512–300–2100

GEORGETOWN

Halcyon Home 512–815–9009

Kindred Hospice 512–868–0505

Heart to Heart Hospice of Austin 512–707–2600

Wesleyan Hospice 512–863–8848

Hospice Austin 512–342–4700

HARKER HEIGHTS

Hospice Austin’s Christopher House 512–342–4700

New Century Hospice 254–680–5500

Hospice Compassus 512–462–0538

KILLEEN

Kindred Hospice 512–651–9227 New Century Hospice – Austin 512–342–8288

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Interim HealthCare of Central Texas 512–454–5711

Compassionate Care Hospice 512–393–6003

ROUND ROCK

Kindred Hospice 512–392–9138

Altus Hospice 512–614–2851 Companion Care Angels 512–653–9800 Hospice Compassus 512–246–7127

Heart To Heart Hospice 512–667–6816

WIMBERLEY Blue Bonnet Palliative Care 888–370–8884

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Traditions Health 512–368–7275

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he purpose of a eulogy is to acknowledge and share information about a person’s life. It is a great honor for someone to present and it’s an important part of the grieving process for the presenter, as well as the audience.

A good place to start is to make a list of thoughts and memories you’d like to share. While others might not be comfortable or able to give their own eulogy, they might find great comfort in sharing memories with you that you could incorporate into the eulogy. Things you might include are stories, quotes, expressions of love or prayers, all of which can be delivered in a serious or humorous manner depending on what you feel is appropriate.

In an effort to have the audience connected and involved in your tribute, the eulogy can be compiled from private memories that your audience might not be aware of as well as personal traits and details of the loved one that all will remember. You will want to include any accomplishments or honors no matter how big or small that were especially important to your loved one. Memories shared should always acknowledge the person in a positive manner and recognize them for who they were accurately.

Once you are ready to write the eulogy, decide on how you will begin, then pick the main thoughts and memories that you wish to share and finally determine how you will close. You need to properly introduce yourself when you begin and have a summarizing statement to share when you close. You can read from your notes, but practice giving the eulogy and change any part that does not feel like natural conversation in your own words.

Presenting a eulogy can cause great anxiety. Stopping at any time to collect your thoughts or emotions and then continuing when you are ready is understandable and acceptable. If you decide that you cannot continue, simply skip to your final statement. It is the message about the impact of your loved that is important, not the delivery, so just be yourself.

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BOURBON PECAN APPLE COBBLER Courtesy of chef Jack Gilmore, Jack Allen’s Kitchen

Photography | Jody Horton

1 cup chopped or whole Ingredients Texas pecans 8-10 green apples, peeled, cored 8 ounces chilled butter, and sliced in 1/4-inch pieces cut into pieces 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons bourbon or Servings Texas whiskey

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Heat oven to 350 F and spray a 10- or 12-inch-round cast-iron skillet with cooking spray or rub with oil.

Toss apples with sugar, spices, vanilla and liquor. Place apples in skillet, top evenly with pecans, and set aside. For streusel topping, in large bowl using two forks, mix and mash up butter with sugars and flour until crumbly and loose, then pour over apples.

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Volunteering Volunteering can be a very rewarding use of your time. Consider these questions before choosing a volunteer opportunity.

• What are my skills and my personal priorities?

• How much time do I have to volunteer?

• How do I want to use my talents?

Organizations Looking for Volunteers (not a comprehensive list) Assistance League of Austin Volunteers address specific needs through nine philanthropic programs, including toy carts at Dell Children’s Medical Center, services for the elderly, etc.

512–458–3716 alaustin.org Austin Parks Foundation Volunteers participate in activities such as erosion control, mulching, tree planting, etc.

512–477–1566 austinparks.org Austin Pets Alive!

Animal rescue group for no kill shelter.

512–961–6519 austinpetsalive.org

Austin Scottish Rite Theater An Austin community and children’s theater where volunteers assist with box office, ushering and other event production tasks.

512–472–5436 scottishritetheater.org Big & Mini Platform designed by UT Austin and TAMS students designed to reduce senior and youth isolation while providing mentorship and mutual friendship through the use of technology.

817–755–0775 bigandmini.org

Bullock Texas State History Museum Volunteers welcome and assist museum patrons, help with special exhibits, etc.

Austin Public Library 512–936–4634 Volunteers help with re–shelving books, thestoryoftexas.com facilitating conversational language programs, preserving Austin history, etc. Drive a Senior Home repairs and companionship to 512–974–7443 library.austintexas.gov the elderly.

512–456–8262 driveasenior.org

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The Arc of the Capital Area Volunteer opportunities include helping clients at the Arc of Arts Studio; assisting at monthly activities like movie night, bowling and coffee club and more.

512–476–7044 arcaustin.org

KMFA Classical 89.5 A nonprofit, listener–supported public radio station. Volunteers are needed to assist with mailing, events and projects.

512–476–5632 kmfa.org

Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary Help with cleaning, feeding and socializing animals, adoption events, collecting donations and more.

512–402–9725 thunderingpaws.org

Mobile Loaves & Fishes A social outreach ministry for the homeless and indigent working poor.

Volunteers help organize, prepare and deliver meals.

512–328–7299 mlf.org STARRY Volunteers provide food or child care for counseling groups, create scrapbooks for foster care children, read books to younger children, become a mentor and more.

512–246–4283 starryonline.org

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Greyhound Rescue Austin An all–volunteer and nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re–homing greyhounds in Austin.

512–288–4480 greyhoundrescueaustin.com

We Are Blood and United Tissue Resources Volunteers assist on blood drives, serve refreshments in donor centers, provide office support and transport blood product in the center’s vehicles.

512–206–1266 weareblood.org Youth2Seniors A youth–based organization that creates intergenerational programs designed to pair youth and seniors within the community.

512–961–7805 youth2seniors.org

*These are only a few of the many organizations that are looking for volunteers.

If you don’t see something that interests you check srgtexas.com for more volunteer opportunities or consider searching online using “volunteering in Austin.”

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An Important update on Medicare Find out how it can affect you.

Important changes to the federal Medicare program became effective at the beginning of the year. As a result, retirees in your state may be eligible for coverage with new options.

Find out if you qualify for Medicare Supplement insurance policies from Physicians Life Insurance Company that can help limit your out-of-pocket expenses.

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hether you’re a caregiver or interested in getting your own business in order, we’ve identified five recommended legal documents that every adult should have. There are many online resources that explain in further detail about each document. If you have an attorney, be sure to ask about these documents or there are online resources that provide a free template for you to create your own. Don’t wait until it’s too late—take a moment to get organized.

A D VA N C E D I R E C T I V E Also known as a living will or health care declaration/directive, this document outlines your wishes for medical treatments and life-sustaining measures, in the case that you are not able to communicate them verbally. Details might include a “do not resuscitate” order (DNR), the use

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of breathing machines, tube feeding or organ donation. Making these decisions in advance lets medical professionals know what measures to take and grants your loved ones peace of mind, should they have to communicate these decisions for you.

D U R A B L E P O W E R O F AT T O R N E Y F O R H E A L T H C A R E While an advance directive is limited to end-of-life concerns, a durable power of attorney for health care accounts for all health care decisions in the case that you are incapable of making decisions for yourself. In this document, you are able to outline how your designated power of attorney should act. Their authority to make these decisions ends when you are once again capable of making your own decisions.

L A S T W I L L A N D T E S TA M E N T Many people know this document simply as a “will.” It outlines how your property (including digital property such as email accounts and blogs) should be distributed and to whom. Different states have different requirements for one’s will. In Texas your will must be signed by two witnesses.

LIVING TRUST A living trust designates someone (trustee) to help manage and distribute your assets rather than going through the court system, as in a last will.

This often prevents your last wishes from becoming public record. This document also designates terms in which the trustee would set into action, should you be unable to make decisions regarding your assets during and after your life.

F I N A N C I A L P O W E R O F AT T O R N E Y This document designates someone (principal) to do business on your behalf, should you be unable to take care of necessary matters yourself.

Tasks designated might include paying bills, selling property, managing assets or applying for medical benefits. Unlike a living trust, a financial power of attorney dies when you do.

ONLINE RESOURCES: eldercareteam.com legalzoom.com nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/advancedirectives.html texasnaela.com texasprobate.com/professional-forms SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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Legal & Financial Assistance BENEFITS COUNSELING Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area 512–916–6062 aaacap.org EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development 512–974–3100

Family Law Hotline 713–389–8900 familylawhotline.org Justice in Aging 202–289–6976 justiceinaging.org

Baptist Community Center Mission 512–478–7243 bccmission.org

Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas 512–472–8303 austinlrs.com

Travis County Family Support Services 512–854–5871

Legal Aid of Central Texas 512–447–7707

FINANCIAL AID

Legal Hotline for Texans 800–622–2520 opt. 3 tlsc.org/legalhotline

For Veterans Impact a Hero 281–430–4344 impactahero.org

Texas Legal Services Center 512–477–6000 tlsc.org

Horizon Outreach 713–467–4966 horizonoutreach.org Texas VFW Foundation 512–834–8535 texasvfw.org

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Serving Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Llano, Mason, Travis, Williamson 800–369–9270 trla.org

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For Veterans

Assistant Attorney General’s Office Assists with consumer complaints 512–463–2100

Lone Star Lawyers for Lone Star Veterans, Lone Star Legal Aid 254–756–7944 probono.net

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Texas Law Help texaslawhelp.org/veterans-military

TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE Foundation Communities 512–447–0288 foundcom.org

Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans texasbar.com/veterans Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project 800–622–2520 opt. 2 tlsc.org/vets

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National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) 202–265–8305 nvlsp.org

LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH ADVANCED DIRECTIVES Texas Medical Association Provides Directive to Physician and Medical Power of Attorney forms free of charge.

512–370–1300 texmed.org

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We Cancel Timeshares for You Many people believe their timeshares cannot be canceled, but they often can be. Our founder and CEO, Chuck McDowell, has successfully fought in federal court for the right to help timeshare owners — like you — out of their “binding” agreements.

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Aging & Disabilities Resource Center Courtesy

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If you’re looking for help for an aged parent or a child with a disability, the task can be overwhelming. There are so many agencies and programs, and the services they offer can be confusing. Making heads or tails out of all of them can be daunting.

By calling your local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), you will be connected with a trained case manager who will listen to your needs and send you to the right place for the services you need.

Anyone—individuals, concerned families or friends, or professionals— working with issues related to aging or disabilities can call their local ADRC for information tailored to their situation.

ADRCs can provide information on programs and services, help people understand their long term-care options, apply for programs and benefits, and more. What’s more, these services can be provided at the ADRC, via telephone, or through a home visit, whichever is more convenient to the caller.

“Many who seek help from ADRCs are older, so ADRCs have a special expertise in Medicaid programs and waivers,” said Doni Green, director of aging at the North Central Texas Council of Government’s ADRC. “Those tend to be complex, so one of the great benefits of having the ADRC on your side is that it gives you access to someone who is familiar with Medicaid, Medicaid waivers, and also a broad range of federal, state and local programs.”

The 22 ADRCs in Texas are funded by Texas Health and Human Services. To find your local ADRC: 1-855-937-2372

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Understanding Medicare: Parts, Plans and Meeting Your Needs

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any Americans who enter into Medicare do so with a sketchy understanding of how the system works.

That’s rather alarming considering how much older Americans rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs.

It’s essential that seniors understand how the program works to avoid missing out on important benefits and paying unnecessarily high costs. Sometimes, the best approach is to start from the beginning when unraveling a complex subject like Medicare: Parts of Medicare When you sign up for Medicare at age 65 you’re automatically enrolled in Plan A, which is hospital coverage, and Plan B, which covers outpatient coverage. Part A covers room and board in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, while Part B covers things like doctor visits, surgeries, lab work, equipment and diagnostic tests.

Prescription drugs are covered under Part D, which provides a card that allows you to buy prescription medications at a significantly lower cost than retail. Part D insurance is voluntary coverage but it’s a key part of the system because paying out-of-pocket for medications can be extremely expensive.

How the parts work Your Medicare Part B coverage is based on income, with enrollees starting at a base rate of $135.50 while higher-income enrollees pay an “income adjustment” (meaning they pay more for Medicare). Part B is a necessity; you cannot purchase supplemental insurance unless you have both Part A and B. If 146

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you’re working for a large employer, your health insurance there continues as your primary with Medicare playing a secondary role, meaning you can delay enrolling in Part B if your group insurance already includes outpatient benefits.

Part B covers 80% of medical services, with your share being the remaining 20%. Certain treatments and procedures can be quite expensive, which means you could end up with a hefty co-pay. Part D has built-in co pays for medications, so you won’t need supplemental insurance for the cost of needed medications.

Medicare Advantage Choosing the right supplemental coverage is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a Medicare enrollee. Fortunately, you can select plan options based on your budget. Medicare Advantage, also known as Part C, offers plans that provide a low-cost alternative to Medicare. These plans have their own local network of providers and usually have lower premiums than Medigap, though there are co-pays for hospital stays, doctor visits and other approved services. Medicare Advantage also has a folded-in version of Part D, though it’s important to remember that it may not include the specific medications you need.

Medigap As mentioned, Medicare pays 80%. A Medigap plan pays the other 20% of your Part B outpatient expenses. Some Medigap plans also cover Part A and B deductibles, though you purchase your own stand-alone Part D coverage since Medigap doesn’t cover prescription medications.

Deciding whether Medicare Advantage could benefit you Check to make sure your doctor is in-network and accepts Medicare Advantage (some accept original Medicare instead). Keep in mind, most Advantage plans are good about pairing you with a specialist if your doctor is out of network. You’ll also want to make sure any medications you take are covered. If you take several prescriptions and have reached the “donut hole,” the annual limit on what Medicare Advantage will cover (between $3,820 and $5,100 on covered medications), bear in mind that Part D enrollees get a 75% donut hole discount on brand-name drugs starting at $3,800.

Consider also your out-of-pocket costs if you anticipate health care expenses, you can go with a plan with lower out-of-pocket costs. Check out the plan finder at Medicare.gov to find Medicare Advantage plans in your area that meet your needs. Note that plans such as Humana Medicare Advantage have extensive benefits, including vision and dental coverage as well as an innovative fitness program called SilverSneakers, which provides access to over 13,000 fitness centers.

It’s important to understand the Medicare system so you can find the coverage you need. As you compare and contrast plans, carefully check network provider and covered prescription medication lists. And stay abreast of the changes which frequently occur with Medicare. It also helps to know that if your plan doesn’t work for you this year, you can change it next year.

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An Important update on Medicare Find out how it can affect you.

Important changes to the federal Medicare program became effective at the beginning of the year. As a result, retirees in your state may be eligible for coverage with new options.

Find out if you qualify for Medicare Supplement insurance policies from Physicians Life Insurance Company that can help limit your out-of-pocket expenses.

For FREE information, call:

1-844-821-1354 or visit MedSupBenefit.com/resource Get the facts that matter to you: • Critical dates for Medicare eligibility • Options that can help keep more money in your pocket • Medicare benefits many retirees may not be aware of We are not connected with, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Federal Medicare Program. Requests for additional information regarding this solicitation of insurance,

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The AARP Automobile Insurance Program from The Hartford is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. It is underwritten in CA by Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company; in WA, by Hartford Casualty Insurance Company; in MN, by Sentinel Insurance Company; and in MA, MI and PA, by Trumbull Insurance Company. Auto is currently unavailable in Canada and U.S. Territories or possessions. Specific features, credits and discounts may vary and may not be available in all states in accordance with state filings and applicable law. Applicants are individually underwritten and some may not qualify.

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2 Savings amounts based on information reported by customers who switched to The Hartford from other carriers between 1/1/19 and 12/31/19. Your savings may vary. 3First Accident Forgiveness is not available to CA policyholders. Terms and conditions apply. 4Gift is a limited time offer and not available in all states. Email address required in most states. Allow 4-7 weeks for delivery. Bottle not included.

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Transportation Services AIR TRANSPORTATION Acadian Air Med 877–478–7433 Angel Flight Provides access to specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

800–296–1217 angel-flight.org AirLifeLine Provides medical airtravel for those with financial needs.

877–247–5433 airlifeline.org Corporate Angel Network, Inc. Finds free transportation for cancer patients who need medical treatment.

866–328–1313 corpangelnetwork.org LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL AMTRAK Discounted rates are available for seniors age 62 and older and people with disabilities.

800–872–7245 amtrak.com Greyhound Bus* 512–458–4463 or 800–752–4841 greyhound.com Kerrville Bus Co.* With daily routes to Houston.

512–389–0090 or 800–256–2757 For Spanish 800–531–5332 iridekbc.com

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*Bus lines require 48-hour notice prior to departure for a lift equipped bus.

Personal care assistants travel at no cost. Certain rules apply.

PARATRANSIT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AMERA Solutions 281–872–6400 amerasolutions.com City Transportation Services 512–550–8337 Elder Transport Austin 512–963–9676 eldertransportaustin.com METROACCESS A shared-ride service offered by Capital Metro.

Eligibility: 512–389–7501 Reserve a Ride 512–852–7272 Silver Lift Pros 512–663–4035 silverliftpros.com S&S Transport Services 512–961–0491 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 202–638–5944 aaafoundation.org AARP Driver Safety Program aarpdriversafety.org

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MetroAccess 512–852–7272

Austin Public Transit 512–474–1200 capmetro.org

Rural Opportunities Providing Encouragement Rides to non-critical medical/dental CARTS appts in Burnet and Llano counties.

Rural Transportation System curb to 830–693–0700 curb transportation services in Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, ropeagency.com Lee counties.

Senior Access 800–456–7433 Round Rock, Pflugerville and North Austin. ridecarts.com 512–310–1060 City of Austin Parks & Rec 512–477–5961

TRANSPORTATION

Lakeway Service League 512–261–3514 lakeway.org

Adaptive Driving Program – St. David’s Rehab Center 512–544–5100 stdavidsrehab.com

For Veterans

City of Round Rock Serving Round Rock, BACA area.

512–671–2869

United for the People Provides transportation to and from medical appointments for veterans.

512–298–2532 unitedforthepeople.org

Drive a Senior Transportation Program for clients 60+. VETRIDES: driveasenior.org FREE rides for veterans, their dependents and caregivers living in 512–281–6065 (Elgin) Burnet, Llano and Lampasas counties.

512–618–4820 (Hays) 512–550–8337 512–453–2273 (North Central Austin) TAXI SERVICES 512–459–1122 (Northeast Austin) 512–250–5021 (Northwest Austin) 512–445–5552 (South Austin) 512–364–6501 (Southwest Austin) 512–472–6339 (West Austin) Faith in Action Georgetown Volunteer drivers in Central Texas.

512–868–9544 faithinactiongt.org Hill Country Transit District 800–791–9601

10/10 TAXI SERVICE Serving Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Hutto.

512–444–1010 ATX Taxi 512–333–5555 Austin Cab Company 512–478–2222 Lone Star Cab Company 512–836–4900

Northwest Rural Community Center 512–267–3245

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Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate To qualify as a visual disability, a person must have visual acuity of: • 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or • more than 20/200, but a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less.

The placards and plates are also available for individuals with physical limitations, including those who: • cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest • cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive device • are severely restricted by lung disease • use portable oxygen • have a severe cardiac condition • are severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition, or • have a foot disorder or other condition that severely limits the ability to walk.

To obtain a disabled placard or plate: • Complete and sign an Application for Persons With Disabilities Parking Placard and/or License Plate at txdmv.gov • Have a licensed physician, podiatrist, optometrist, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice nurse complete the Disability Statement portion of the form.

• Include a fee of $5 for a parking placard for a temporary condition; permanent plates and placards are free.

• Mail the original application to the address on the form.

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Volunteers provide seniors with much needed transportation when they no longer drive.

Drive a Senior Central Texas is a volunteer-based nonprofit that serves seniors 60 and older who need help getting to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other community activities. If you’ve got some time to spare and to share, contact us to join the team.

www.DriveaSeniorCentralTexas.com

512.445.5552 ctx@driveasenior.org

FREE Rides. Enrich Lives.

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Over 65 Driving DISABLED PARKING PERMITS – TO OBTAIN A PARKING PERMIT: Bastrop

512–581–7100

co.bastrop.tx.us

Blanco

830–868–7178 co.blanco.tx.us

Burnet

512–756–5420

burnetcountytexas.org

Caldwell

512–398–1952

co.caldwell.tx.us

Hays

512–393–5545

hayscountytax.com

Lampasas

512–556–8271

co.lampasas.tx.us

Travis

512–854–9473

traviscountytax.org

Williamson

512–943–1100

wilco.org

DRIVERS LICENSING Texas Department of Public Safety

dps.texas.gov

Drivers Age 79 or Older txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/elderlydrivers.htm Renewal applicants 85+ pay a discounted fee of $9 for a two–year driver’s license. Texas driver’s license renewals are free for qualifying disabled veterans.

Vision Tests Vision test required for age 79+; 20/40 better eye or 20/70 better eye with restrictions. Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet acuity standard, and driver must pass a road test.

Renewals Every 6 years from 79–84; Every 2 years for 85+; mail or electronic renewal not available to people 79+ DRIVING CLASSES & TRAINING AAA Senior Driving

seniordriving.aaa.com

AARP Driver Safety – Online Driving Course

aarpdriversafety.org

AARP Driver Safety Offerings

aarp.org/drive

Adaptive Driving Program

512–544–5116 | stdavidsrehab.com

DRIVING INFORMATION & RESOURCES National Aging and Disability Transportation Center

nadtc.org

Tools to help make informed decisions about elderly drivers Driving Decisions Workbook

um-saferdriving.org

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence – Safety Guides

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DRIVING SAFETY aaafoundation.org

AAA South Austin

512–383–4357

AAA North Austin

512–335–5222

OBTAINING A PLACARD/PLATE FOR THE DISABLED OR ELDERLY To qualify as a visual disability, a person must have visual acuity of: • 20/200

or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or

• more

than 20/200, but a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less.

TRANSPORTATION

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

The placards and plates are also available for individuals with physical limitations, including those who: • cannot

walk 200 feet without stopping to rest

• cannot

walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive device

• are

severely restricted by lung disease

• use

portable oxygen

• have

a severe cardiac condition

• are

severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition, or

• have

a foot disorder or other condition that severely limits the ability to walk.

To obtain a disabled placard or plate: • Complete

and sign an Application for Persons With Disabilities Parking Placard and/or License Plate at txdmv.gov

• Have

a licensed physician, podiatrist, optometrist, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice nurse complete the Disability Statement portion of the form.

• Include

a fee of $5 for a parking placard for a temporary condition; permanent plates and placards are free.

• Mail

the original application to the address on the form.

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Inogen One Oxygen.................................. 855–220–0314.......................... 41 Keep Safe Care........................................ 512–766–0150.......................... 17 Kitchen Table Conversations........................ kitchentableconversations.org........ 117 LeafFilter Gutter Protection........................... 888–302–2324.......................... 71 Life Alert.................................................. 855–614–5880.................... 45, 59 Meals on Wheels Williamson & Burnet Co.... 512–763–1400.......................... 19 MobileHelp.............................................. 844–359–4791.................... 12, 44 Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage............ 210–493–7332.......................... 75 Nano Hearing Aids................................... 877–325–1277.......................... 48 National Debt Relief.................................. 844–300–3634........................ 142 Paralyzed Veterans of America..................... pva.org...................................... 37 Parsons House Austin................................. 512–813–1611.................... 66, 87 Physicians Life Insurance Company............... 844–821–1354................ 136, 148 Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.......... 877–385–3985.......................... 53 Retire In Texas - RV Life................................ retireintexas.org/rvlife........... 83, 131 Senior Resource Guide............................... 281–277–2333.......................... 11 Social Security Disability – Bill Gordon & Assoc.... 844–525–4192........................ 145 Spectrum Retirement Communities................ spectrumretirement.com/texas.... 78, 79, BC Texas Health and Human Services................ bit.ly/seniorguide19............. 82, 129 Texas Senior Living Locators........................ 512–402–2795................... IFC, 73 The Rose at Round Rock.............................. 512–601–8374.......................... 91 TV•Ears................................................... 866–298–1913.......................... 49 Wesley Financial Group, LLC...................... 855–938–4577........................ 143 SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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