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

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HOUSING: Assisted Living

When Shopping for Senior Living, Get the Info You Need Choosing a senior living community is a big decision. Making the right choice can mean years of contentment for you or your senior loved one. When you visit a senior living community for a tour, arrive armed with your questions. A few you might want to ask: Get details on staffing. How many staff members are on duty on weekdays? How about weekends? Is staff available 24/7? What background checks are performed on staff? What’s included, and what’s not? Some communities are all-inclusive; others charge for housekeeping and laundry services, utilities (cable, internet, emergency call systems, etc.), incontinence supplies and other extras. Ask for a price list for any services that incur additional fees. Ask about safety. What steps does the community take to ensure residents’ safety? Do residents have call buttons or pull cords for emergency assistance? Do bathrooms have safety features, like grab bars and slip-resistant surfaces? Can residents request nightly safety checks? What activities are offered? Ask to see the community calendar with a list of activities. Inquire about outside options; some communities offer transportation to local senior centers or other outings. What about medical care? Independent living communities typically do not have a nurse or physician on staff; assisted living and memory care may or may not. Ask: Does the community have a physician or a registered nurse on the premises, and if so, during what hours? How are medical emergencies handled when no medical personnel are on duty? Don’t hesitate to bring up specific concerns. For example, if Mom tends to wander ask, “How will staff ensure she doesn’t wander outside and get lost?” Sponsored Sponsored by: by: See ad Seeonad Inside on page Back00 Cover

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What You Should Know About Palliative Care

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pages 128-143

Understanding Hospice

6min
pages 123-127

5 Must–Have Legal Documents

14min
pages 144-149

Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

5min
pages 158-166

Preparing & Presenting a Eulogy

7min
pages 114-122

20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

1min
page 113

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

5min
pages 108-112

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

1min
pages 106-107

Ombudsmen Are Here to Help

4min
pages 102-105

20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

1min
pages 94-95

When Shopping for Senior Living, Get the Info You Need

1min
pages 96-97

Questions Every Senior Living Community Should be Able to Answer

1min
pages 92-93

Sell Retirement Lifestyle to Your Skeptical Spouse

8min
pages 82-91

Creating a Butterfly Garden

4min
pages 78-81

Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

3min
pages 66-71

House Call/Telemedicine Providers

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page 60

Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

1min
pages 61-62

What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

1min
page 63

20 Questions to Ask During Hospital Discharge

1min
page 65

Dental Services

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pages 58-59

Medication Management Tools

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pages 52-53

Vision Services

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Support Groups

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pages 42-47

Diabetes Checklist

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