Senior Resource Guide Greater Austin area and Texas Hill Country (Spring/Summer 2020)

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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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Understanding Hospice

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5 Must–Have Legal Documents

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Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

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Preparing & Presenting a Eulogy

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20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

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Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

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Ombudsmen Are Here to Help

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20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

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When Shopping for Senior Living, Get the Info You Need

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Questions Every Senior Living Community Should be Able to Answer

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Sell Retirement Lifestyle to Your Skeptical Spouse

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Creating a Butterfly Garden

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Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

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Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

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What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

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20 Questions to Ask During Hospital Discharge

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Dental Services

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Medication Management Tools

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Vision Services

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Support Groups

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