Senior Resource Guide Austin and Texas Hill Country (Spring/Summer 2016)

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Simplify Your Search for Senior Housing Oasis understands that changing homes – at any stage in life – is difficult. For seniors and families, this process is further complicated by the neverending choices and costs associated with assisted living options. I will meet with you to carefully assess your specific needs, present you with a refined list of suitable assisted living communities, schedule tours, and accompany you on visits.

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Color Coded Sections LEISURE & LIFESTYLE massage therapy, books, travel, dining, professional services, pets HOME & GARDEN lawn services, remodelers, SRES Realtors, home repairs, furniture, security systems, builders LEGAL & FINANCIAL financial planners, elder law attorneys, reverse mortgage specialists, financial institutions HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES medical supplies & equipment, health aides, pharmacies, nutritional supplements, health services DOCTORS & DENTISTS geriatric physicians, audiologists, podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, orthopedists, plastic surgeons MEDICAL CENTERS & CLINICS hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, cancer treatment facilities, extended hospital stay facilities, medical clinics HOME CARE SERVICES skilled nursing services, non-medical services, VA information HOUSING independent/retirement, assisted living, skilled nursing, personal care homes, continuing care, licensed Alzheimer’s FINAL PLANNING hospice, funeral services, monuments, cremation services TRANSPORTATION free or low cost, medical-ambulatory, medical-aircraft NON-PROFITS & SENIOR SERVICES non-profits, state agencies, adult day care centers, referral services, transportation 4

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GENERAL INFORMATION

LEGAL & FINANCIAL 31

How to use the Senior Resource Guide.................4-5 Where We Cover....................... 10 Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide................. 11 Advertiser’s Index.................. 160

Medicaid Myths Debunked..... 32 John S. Levy, Attorney at Law........ 33 Medicare FAQ........................... 34 ElderPeace Partners..................... 35 Social Secutiry Disablity Law – Bill Gordan & Associates.............. 38

LEISURE & HEALTH PRODUCTS LIFESTYLE 13 & SERVICES 39 Three Dudes Winery.................... 14 Texas Tea & Travel....................... 15 Orma’s Original Sweet N Spicy Jelly... 16 Texas Hill Country Wineries.......... 17 Monterey Mushrooms................... 18 GoTexan.org.............................. 19 The Feed Sack Store.................... 20

Functional Health Associates.......... 40 Xarelto Lawsuit............................ 41 Allied Medical Supply Network..... 42 E.D. Solutions............................. 43 Life Alert.................................... 44 Pain Relieving Knee/Back Brace.... 45 H-E-B Pharmacy.....................46-47

Cabernet Grill............................ 21

Hearing & Deaf Services........ 48

HOME & GARDEN 23

Medical Equipment Assistance.......................... 49

15 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home........... 22 Acorn Stairlifts............................. 24

Medication & Medical Services...........50-52

DOCTORS & Austin Wood Recycling................ 26 DENTISTS 53 Cyndi Cummings – SRES Realtor.... 25 FireAvert Kitchen Monitors............. 27

Dental Services.................. 54

Emergency Preparedness Checklist............................. 30

Diabetes Checklist..................55 Vision Services................... 56

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Assisted Living MEDICAL CENTERS & CLINICS 57 Assisted Residential Retirement Central Texas Medical Center........ 58

of Texas.......................................90

Oceans Behavioral Hospital San Marcos............................... 59

The Legacy at Crystal Falls..............91

KEPRO Advocacy........................ 60 HealthSouth Rehab Hospital of Austin.................................... 61

HOME CARE SERVICES 63 Family Care Home Health............. 62 Oasis Senior Advisors.................. 64 Well Beyond Care...................... 65 Help for Veterans................ 66 Home Care vs.

Home Health Care............... 67 Home Care Services Listings...........................68-74 Help for Caregivers............ 75

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20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living...................... 92 Assisted Living Listings........93-95 Personal Care Homes Personal Care Home Listings...................... 96 Licensed Alzheimer’s Autumn Leaves..................... 97, 98 Silverado Senior Living................. 99 Riva Ridge Memory Care............. 99 Licensed Alzheimer’s Listings.......................100-101 Alzheimer’s Association............... 104 Skilled Nursing/Rehab Online Living Facility Resources....................... 110 Skilled Nursing/Rehab Listings & Maps............111-115

Independent & Retirement

Bel Air at Teravista – Cantex........ 116

Retire in Navasota....................... 76

Regent Care Center................... 117

Village on the Park Onion Creek..... 78

20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing.................. 118

Skye Luxury Senior Living.............. 78 Retire in Commerce..................... 79 Retire in Henderson...................... 80 Retire in Cuero............................ 81 Types of Residential Care for Seniors......................82-83 Independent/Retirement Living Listings...................84-85 What Level of Care is Right For You?............................. 87

FINAL PLANNING 119 Altus Hospice........................... 120 LifeDonation.org........................ 121 Final Planning Resources.................123-127 Best End-of-Life Care Options.................... 128 Hospice Agencies........132-133

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TRANSPORTATION 135 Planning for Elder Care Today....... 88 Transportation Listings....136-137

Communication Tips for Those Afflicted with Alzheimer’s............. 102

Knowing Your Spouse NON-PROFITS & SENIOR SERVICES 139 in Retirement............................. 105 Senior Centers & Adult Day Care Centers.........140-141

Preparing and Presenting a Eulogy.................................. 122

Arthritis Foundation.................... 142

Understanding Hospice.............. 129

Capital Area Parkinson’s Society.... 143 Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas............................ 144 Texas Department of Aging and Disability........................... 145

SPECIAL FEATURES Sudoku................................. 12 Crossword Puzzle...........108-109 Recipes.......... 86, 91, 98, 138

Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area....................... 146

Reader’s Choice Award 2015..... 134

Meals on Wheels and More....... 147

Page for Taking Notes.......... 160

Capital Area Aging and Disability Resource Center........................ 148

PREMIUM PARTNERS

AGE of Central Texas................. 149

Oceans Behavioral Hospital................. Inside Front Cover

Austin Senior Resource Alliance.... 150 Non-Profits/Senior Services Listings...........152-158

Oasis Senior Advisors.................... 1 John S. Levy, Attorney–at–Law.......... 2 Assisted Residential Retirement of Texas........................ 3

ARTICLES Creating a Butterfly Garden........... 28

Walgreens.............Inside Back Cover

Probate is Voluntary!.................... 36

Autumn Leaves.................Back Cover

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From the Publisher

P U B LI S H E R & E DI T OR -I N-CH I E F Karyn Dean S RG CALE NDAR P OS T I NGS srgcalendar@SRGserv.com CONT R I B UT OR S Houston Solari Hospice, Mayo Clinic Staff, fypon.com, John S. Levy, John B. Earthman, VeeCee Spear, David S. Cook, Mary Jo Rapini, NIHSeniorHealth.gov, The American Eldercare Research Organization

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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 20 years, it was a dream-come-true to start SRG with my husband and then have our children join us. As a family-owned and operated organization, we are committed to assisting those on their quest for active aging, which for many includes caregiving.

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Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Senior Resource Guide.® The views and opinions of authors herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Senior Resource Guide® and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

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Sudoku

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e r u e s l i y e t l es f i &l PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • BOOKS • TRAVEL MASSAGE THERAPY • PET SITTERS • RESTAURANTS

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LEISURE & LIFESTYLE 5 Hour Bus Outing!

Step-On Guide educates on Houston’s craze with Tea, Museum Visit, Door Prizes, Afternoon Tea, Shopping and Tea Tasting.

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We all want to give our moms the world. This pairing is a creative way of doing just that.

This Mother’s Day, give the best of Texas with a “Great Moms of Texas” floral and wine arrangement. It delivers the beauty and flavor of the Lone Star State in one unforgettable package. Combine fresh Texas-grown flowers with a fine Texas wine for a show of gratitude every mother will love.

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Love, Texas Style.

Great Moms of Texas

Arrangement

To find Texas flowers and wineries in your area, visit gotexan.org.

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LEISURE & LIFESTYLE

THE FEED SACK STORE The Feed Sack Store is dedicated to making the world a better place for animals and humans through recycling and upcycling. Every item is designed and hand crafted with the unique inspiration from a vividly colored feed sack image.

The Feed Sack Store creates custom tote bags, wine totes, yoga mat totes, clutch purses, evening bags, designer purses, aprons, lamp shades, and decorator pillows.

The Feed Sack Store encourages everyone to recycle. Our Origami Inspired pattern books show recyclers of all ages how to have fun with feed sacks.

All of our products are made with pride in Tioga, Texas.

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LEISURE & LIFESTYLE

Warning: D O N ’ T T R Y T H I S AT H O M E Oak Smoked Tenderloin with a robust cabernet. Black Diamond Buffalo Enchiladas with a super Texan sangiovese.

Pecan Pan Seared Rainbow Trout with a Hill Country viognier.

Once you’ve had a taste of the Cabernet Grill, you’ll find reasons to return again and again. Pair the largest Texas wine list with a creative chef and you get an experience that’s simply impossible to duplicate. Add the casual yet elegant atmosphere, and you’ll agree — it’s dangerously addictive.

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HOME & GARDEN

15 Ways

to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home 1. Accent a bay window by adding window panels below the opening.

2. Add classic crown or fascia dentil molding beneath gutters and eaves to heighten the appearance of your home.

3. If you have a ceiling fan on a front porch, add a two-piece ceiling medallion around the fan’s base to add style to your entire porch.

4. Replace older, rotting wooden louvers with low-maintenance polyurethane louvers.

5. Upgrade the look of your entryway by adding a new brass kick plate and polishing your door hardware.

6. Flank your windows with easy-care polyurethane shutters.

7. Add sparkle to your yard with a decorative lamp post that can help light up the night.

8. Give your house style by adding brackets under roof eaves and on porches.

9. If your home has a Victorian style, use spires to accent exterior areas, fencing and gated areas of the home.

10. Accent your exterior with a new, colorful welcome mat, decorative flags, planter boxes and baskets of flowers.

11. Add dimension to porch ceilings with faux beams.

12. Since the pineapple is the universal sign of hospitality, add a decorative half-round or full round pineapple accent piece in the entryway to your home.

13. Add a trellis system to top off a garage door or side entry door.

14. Add brackets and corbels to side entry areas of the home to bring attention to this area of the house.

15. Cover up unsightly wooden posts with a PVC Column Wrap.

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e m n o e h rd a &g BUILDERS • SECURITY SYSTEMS • LAWN SERVICES HOME REPAIRS • REMODELING • REALTORS

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Butterfly

Creating a

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outh Texas is home to several species of butterflies. These tiny, colorful creatures possess the power to capture the attention of young and old alike. Creating a butterfly garden is more than just planting colorful flowers to attract them. Like any other creature, butterflies have specific needs when it comes to their habitat.

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Here are a few plants that are sure to create a colorful, nectarrendering, butterflyfriendly habitat right in your own backyard.

Blue sage is a native Texas perennial, drought-resistant and blooms in shades of purple and blue nearly year-round.

Texas lantana thrives in hot Texas temperatures. It produces bright colorful blossoms and attracts swallowtails, sulphurs and brush-foot butterflies.

Asclepias is also known as milkweed and comes in several varieties. The most common variety in Texas is also known as Antelope Horn. Tropical Milkweed is not native to Texas but is widely available in garden centers and blooms in bright bold colors.

Zinnias grow well in the Texas heat and are easy to grow from a seed. They are annuals, so be prepared to plant them each spring.

Buddleia (butterfly bush) usually bloom mid-July through frost, in vibrant shades of purple, red and white.

A butterfly garden will not only attract colorful creatures to your space, but will also create a colorful atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy.

Don’t forget to feed the next generation of butterflies— the caterpillars! Here are some plants that will attract and nurture certain caterpillar species in Coastal South Texas: • Asclepias (milkweed) – Monarchs • Passion Vines – Fritillaries • Parsley – Black Swallowtail • Citrus – Giant Swallowtail • Pipevine – Pipevine Swallowtail Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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HOME & GARDEN

Emergency Preparedness Checklist A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items m Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days m Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishables and ice m Manual can opener for food m Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio with extra batteries m Flashlight and extra batteries m Mosquito repellant m First aid kit m Whistle to signal for help m Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place m Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation m Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities m Local maps m Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger m Important medical, family contact and insurance information m Two-week supply of prescription medication & list including dosages and allergies m Walker, wheelchair, and other medical equipment m Eyeglasses and extra hearing aid batteries m Important papers/cards such as Driver’s License, Medical insurance and Medicare cards, Insurance, Auto, house, life, and/or health policies m Family and physician contact numbers m List of style and serial numbers of medical devices, i.e. pacemaker m Cash m Wooden matches m Grill & charcoal m Fill car’s gas tank

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL

Medicaid Myths .. Debunked 1) You have to spend down all your money to apply for Medicaid.

I recently assisted an individual with total assets of $309,896 that met Medicaid eligibility. The amount paid to the Nursing facility for her care is her Social Security check of $950 and $2300 in the form of a one year annuity. Her long term insurance pays the additional $3,000 of her monthly $6,000 bill for her care. The excess assets were placed in an irrevocable trust for the benefit of her family members.

2) If there is a couple, and one enters the Nursing Facility, you have to spend down 1/2 of your assets.

In the situation of a couple where one member goes into the facility and the other remains in the community, there is no limit on the equity value of the home (typically $552,000). With 215,000 in total assets, they were able to conserve the total amount of the assets by purchasing a 4 month annuity and getting all the funds back to the community spouse in 4 equal installments of $25,000 each. Most all cases of one spouse in the NF, the entire amount of the assets can be saved for the spouse remaining in the community.

3) If you give away assets, you have to wait 3 years to apply for Medicaid.

Actually, there is a look back period of 5 years for all transfers. The penalties begin when the nursing facility resident meets all eligibility requirements, not at the time of the transfer. For every $156.34 transferred or given away, there is a one day penalty for the resident.

Once the Medicaid requirements are met, the resident can receive Medicaid but due to the penalty must pay their daily rate.

There are also many programs for those low income individuals in the community to obtain many types of services, an attendant to assist them with personal care, meal preparation or meals on wheels, housekeeping, respite, emergency response buttons to enable them to stay in the community for a longer period of time. There are other programs to assist with payment of the Medicare premiums each month and some low income individuals qualify for a program that in addition to the Medicare premium will also pay for co-payments and deductibles for Medicare.

VeeCee Spear is a former Medicaid Eligibility Worker, Mentor, Supervisor and also worked in the Policy Section for Long Term Care Medicaid for 20 years. She has been actively consulting/assisting Texans through the very complex Medicaid system for the past 5 years.

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Probate is Voluntary!

ARTICLE BY JOHN S. LEVY, ATTORNEY–AT–LAW

How to Avoid Probate, Courts and Lawyers

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hat is probate? Probate is the court administered distribution of the assets of someone who died. Simple? No! Almost everyone familiar with probate tries to avoid it. Today, we have a relatively inexpensive and uncomplicated way to avoid attorneys (fees) and courts (costs) when someone dies.

And that is why probate is voluntary.

Why should you have a Revocable Trust? The Revocable Trust is the Will substitute of our time. Assets bearing the name of one’s own Trust avoid probate and can be distributed almost immediately without courts and lawyers. You (and/or your spouse) control the Trust during your lifetimes, and nothing changes.

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1. To avoid long drawn-out probate; 2. To avoid expensive filing fees, court costs and attorney’s fees.

Some attorneys charge a percentage of the estate; 3. A simple way for Successor Trustees to distribute assets to heirs quickly; 4. Maintain privacy… Trusts are difficult to attack because, unlike probate, the information is not available to others on the Internet, preventing scams; 5. Protect children, both young and old, from bad investments, a bad marriage, etc. with staged distributions over time.

A Trust is nothing more than a written document. There are three parties to a Trust. First, the Grantor, who retitles their accounts to the Trust; second, the Trustee who watches over the assets, just as you do now; third, the Beneficiary, who gets to enjoy the assets. You (and your spouse, if married) are all three.

Nothing changes in your lifetime until the last of you dies. At that time, the Successor Trustee (anyone of your choosing) pays creditors and distributes the assets. As its name suggests, a Revocable Trust is revocable and can be amended anytime you wish. The Trust does not file a separate tax return. The steps are simple: Change the signature card on your bank accounts from your name to the name of your Trust (John and Mary Smith Revocable Trust). You probably don’t even need new checks. You can do the same with any stock brokerage trading accounts. Have an attorney prepare a deed for any property you own from you to your Trust. You make the trust the beneficiary to any insurance policies and retirement accounts. How does this avoid probate, you ask? Now the Trust owns everything, and Trusts do not die. Therefore there is no need for probate. The Successor Trustee pays creditors, final funeral and medical expenses, and distributes the assets. It’s that simple. And this is why probate is voluntary!

Best of all, at one of life’s most difficult times, The Revocable Trust greatly diminishes the stress and expense for the successor trustees and heirs.

John S. Levy, Attorney–At–Law, is a member of the Texas and Florida Bar Associations with over 40 years of experience. To learn more, call 512–461–8622, visit www.johnlevylaw.com or email jslevylaw@me.com.

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More than just prescriptions.

Diabetes Care

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Hearing & Deaf Services Hearing Aid Information – DARS............................... 512–424–4060 Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services....... 512–407–3250 dars.state.tx.us Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.............................................. 512–410–1598 co.travis.tx.us/health¬_human_services/deaf_services University of Texas Speech and Hearing Center........... 512–471–3841 csd.utexas.edu/center International Hearing Society.................................... 734–522–7200 Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.............. 512–407–3250 TTY 512–407–3251 Free, Low–cost, or Sliding Scale Hearing Exams and Hearing Aids NewSound Hearing Aid Centers – Austin North........... 512–371–3942 NewSound Hearing Aid Centers – Austin South........... 512–416–6600 Hearing Loss Association of America.......................... 301–657–2248 hearingloss.org Hearing Aid Express............................................... 512–346–6884 Specialized Telecommunications Texas Hearing and Service Dogs............................... 512–891–9090

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Project Mend, Inc......................................................888–903–6363 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

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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 ageofaustin.org

HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Medical Equipment Assistance

Ascension Lutheran Church .........................................512–345–4030 Human Potential Center..............................................512–441–8988 humanpotentialcenter.org Kerring Group..........................................................512–451–8853 kgaustin.com Lago Vista Volunteers..................................................512–267–7952 Lakeway Service League............................................512–267–1567 Muscylar Dystrophy Association (Greater Austin).............512–691–0065 mda.org Project Mend, Inc......................................................888–903–6363 Service League of Greater Lakeway.............................512–261–3514 Texas DADS In–Home and Family Support – Hays County.........................................................855–937–2372 Assistance with the cost of medication, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, home modifications, METROLift tickets for doctor’s visits, and attendant

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Medication & Medical Services Community Programs That Assist With Medications Community Medicaid/STAR+PLUS.............................800–772–1213 Med Saver Direct...................................................636–206–0262 Apply for free prescription medications • medsaverdirect.com Planned Parenthood................................................800–230–7526 Discounted/free mammograms • plannedparenthood.org Prescription Assistance Program Coordinator................512–392–1161 maria.montemayor@communityaction.com Flu Shots Health and Human Services.....................................512–972–5520 Medical Assistance AARP Pharmacy Services Benefits Check Up RX............800–677–1116 Access public and private programs for prescription drug savings.

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Medical Assistance Program.....................................512–978–8130 Pharmacy Connections............................................888–435–3377 Manufacturer sponsored prescription drug assistance programs.

Texas DADS In–Home and Family Support – Hays County.........................................................855–937–2372 Assistance with the cost of medication, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, home modifications, METROLift tickets for doctor’s visits, and attendant.

Medication Delivery Service LoneStar Delivery & Process......................................877–527–5737 Medication Management Program

Area Agency on Aging............................................800–213–8417 Eligible seniors living in Harris County 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.

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Pharmaceutical Companies With Patient Assistance Programs Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Inc......................................224–667–6100 Alcon Care...........................................................800–862–5266 alcon.com Allergan Prescription Pharmaceuticals.........................800–433–8871 Amgen, Inc (Safety Net Program)..............................800–772–6436 amgen.com Aventis Patient Assistance Program.............................888–632–8607

HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Medication & Medical Services

Axcan Assist..........................................................866–292–2679 Baxter Healthcare...................................................800–548–4448 Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals.............................888–842–2937 Biogen IDEC.........................................................800–456–2255 Neurological, autoimmune and rare disease clinical trials.

Biogen IDEC (Zevalin Results)....................................866–633–4636 Biovail Patient Assistance Program.............................866–268–7325 Boehringer Ingelheim Cares.....................................800–556–8317 Bristol–Myers Squibb Company................................800–736–0003 bmspaf.org Daiichi Sankyo Pharma...........................................866–268–7327 Dermik Laboratories................................................866–268–7326 Dura–Med Pharmaceuticals (Cenestin)........................800–425–3122 Eisai, Incand Pfizer, Inc (Aricept Assistance Program).....800–226–2072 Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.......................................800–851–0758 Galderma Laboratories............................................866–730–5074 Genentech, Inc – Access to Care Foundation..............800–530–3083 Glaxo/SmithKline Bridges to Access Program..............866–728–4368 National Organization for Rare Disorders...................800–999–6673 rarediseases.org Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Medication & Medical Services Web Sites for Medication Information or Services iPing..............................................................................iping.com A wakeup & medications reminder service

Janssen Biotech (Remicade Assist)...........................janssenbiotech.com Needy Meds........................................................... needymeds.org Partnership for Prescription Assistance.........................888–477–2669 pparx.org Pharmaceutical Medication Information........................ druginfonet.com Pharmaceutical Medication Information................... benefitscheckup.org Rx Assist....................................................................... rxassist.org Rx Hope...................................................................... rxhope.com Rx Outreach............................................................ rxoutreach.com

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Dental Services Free, Low Flat Fee or Sliding Scale Ben White Dental Clinic..........................................512–978–9700 Body of Christ Community Clinic...............................254–939–9500 Capital Area Dental Foundation...............................512–992–1271 capitalareadentalfoundation.org Commincare Health Centers – San Marcos.................512–392–1718 Communicare Health Centers – Kyle..........................512–268–8900 CommUNITYcare RBJ Dental Clinic...........................512–978–9895 Lone Star Circle of Care – Georgetown......................512–864–1445 Lone Star Circle of Care – Round Rock.......................512–733–2100 Manos De Cristo Dental Clinic..................................512–477–7454 Oral Health Program..............................................512–776–7323 Department of State Health Services RBT Dental Clinic...................................................512–978–9895 South Austin Health Center......................................512–978–9865 TDA Smiles Foundation...........................................512–448–2441 Temple Community Clinic........................................254–771–3374 The Good Samaritan Center....................................830–990–8651 goodsamfbg.org Payment Financing Nunnally & Freeman..............................................830–693–3646 Ritchie Dental Group..............................................830–637–7292

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See your health care team at least twice a year to find and treat any problems early. Ask what steps you can take to reach your goals.

At each visit, be sure you have a: m blood pressure check m foot check m weight check m review of your self-care plan

DOCTORS & DENTISTS

Diabetes Checklist

Two times each year, get: m an A1C test - it may be checked more often if it is over 7 Once each year, be sure you have a: m cholesterol test m triglyceride test m complete foot exam m dental exam to check teeth and gums m dilated eye exam to check for eye problems m flu shot m urine and a blood test to check for kidney problems At least once, get a: m pneumonia shot If you have Medicare, ask your health care team if Medicare will cover some of the costs for: m learning about healthy eating and diabetes self-care m special shoes, if you need them m medical supplies m diabetes medicines

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Vision Services DARS – Division for Blind Services............................800–628–5115 dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Visually Impaired EyeCare America...................................................877–887–6327 eyecareamerica.org HAAM.................................................................512–322–5177 myhaam.org Mission Cataract USA.............................................555–797–1629 missioncataractUSA.org Ophthalmologists Referrals (65+)..............................800–222–3937 VISION USA.........................................................800–766–4466 aoa.org/visionusa.xml

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Meet BEA: Meet BEA: Nurse & CTMC Nurse & CTMC Navigator Navigator

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Your Health GPS C YourCare Health

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Bone Density Testing iabetes Education

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Bone Density Testing

Home Health Breast Health Rehabilitation Services ne Density Testing Hospice Care Bone Density Testing Cardiac Services www.CTMCSeniors.com Home Health Home Health Rehabilitation Services 512.353.8979 Senior Care Unit 1301 Wonder World Drive Hospice Care Hospice Care Social Spin Dances Cardiac San Services Marcos RehabilitationServices Services habilitation Volunteer Services Senior Care Unit Cardiac Services www.CTMCSeniors.com Cardiac Services www.CTMCSeniors.com Social Spin Dances 512.353.8979 Senior Care Unit 512.353.8979 1301 Wonder World Drive Senior Care UnitSpin Dances Volunteer Services Social Marcos 1301 WonderSan World Drive ocial Spin Volunteer Dances Services San Marcos

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You have Medicare Rights!

You have the right to: File a quality of care complaint. You may contact KEPRO to file a complaint, and your medical record will be reviewed by one of our physicians. We will determine if you received the appropriate care for your condition.

File an appeal of your discharge from a hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health agency, or a hospice.

During your discharge appeal, you will incur no financial liability. You may file an appeal with KEPRO if you feel that you are not ready to be discharged from a hospital or from skilled services.

Request Immediate Advocacy for immediate concerns.

KEPRO can contact your provider on your behalf and advocate regarding your concerns.

Call us toll-free at 844-430-9504 Visit www.keproqio.com to learn more about our FREE services.

Publication No. A234-164-6/2015. This material was prepared by KEPRO, a Medicare Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.

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Do you have CHF? Do you have COPD? Had a stroke?

Need a nurse?

Want to stay in your own home?

Serving Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas Counties Call Us Now for a FREE In-Hospital or In-Home Consultation!

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MEDICAL & NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE PERSONAL CARE THERAPY • VA INFORMATION COMPANIONSHIP • RESPITE CARE • SOCIAL WORK DAILY ACTIVITY ASSISTANCE • MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

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Simplify Your Search for Senior Housing Oasis understands that changing homes – at any stage in life – is difficult. For seniors and families, this process is further complicated by the neverending choices and costs associated with assisted living options. I will meet with you to carefully assess your specific needs, present you with a refined list of suitable assisted living communities, schedule tours, and accompany you on visits.

Call 512.800.1469 John Brown, Senior Living Advisor Austin.OasisSeniorAdvisors.com JBrown@YourOasisAdvisor.com

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Help for Veterans Clinics Austin Outpatient Clinic • 512–823–4000 Cedar Park Community Based Outpatient Clinic • 512–260–1368

Financial Aid Impact a Hero 513–792–4070 • impactahero.org Horizon Outreach • 713–467–4966 • horizonoutreach.org Texas VFW Foundation • texasvfw.org

Funeral and Burial Assistance Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery • 254–616–1770 www.cem.va.gov Military Funeral Honors • militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil Government Headstone or Markers • 800–827–1000 • www.va.gov

Help Lines Veterans Crisis Line • 800–273–8255 • veteranscrisisline.net United Way of Houston • 713–957–4357 • unitedwayhouston.org

Legal Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans • texasbar.com/veterans Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project Hotline • 800–622–2520 • tlsc.org

Transportation Veteran Transport Service • 512–298–2532 to and from VA Clinics only

Services Bastrop County Veteran Services • 512–581–4006 Hays County Veteran Services • 512–392–8387 TexVet • 512–341–4924 • texvet.org Travis County Veteran Services • 512–854–9340

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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.

HOME CARE SERVICES

Home Care vs Home Health Care

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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+ Skilled Medical Home Care

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BASTROP COUNTY

Heights Home Health 333 Indian Trail 76548 254–953–4702

BASTROP

+ Advanced Home Health Services

3101 Highway 71 East Suite #202 78602 512–308–9233 Bluebonnet Home Health Care of Texas Inc 1005 Main Street 78602 512–303–3912

+ Encompass Home Health of Central Texas 815 Highway 71 West Suite B 78602 512–321–3382

Serenity Hospice 441 Highway 71 West Suite A 78602 512–321–2855

+ Standards Home Health

TEMPLE

+ Careage Homecare

4016 S 31st Ste 300 76502 254–780–9864 Daybreak 303 Calhoun Ave 76501 254–774–8511

+ Encompass Home Health of Central Texas 1616 Azalea Drive Suite#101 76502 254–773–7740

3107 HWY 71 East 78602 512–772–4166

+ First Atlantic Healthcare System

1708 West Avenue H Suite A 76504 254–773–6020

SMITHVILLE

+ Seton Riverbend Home Health

First Atlantic Healthcare System 1708 West Avenue H Suite A 76504 254–773–6020

906 Short Street 78957 512–360–2002

+ Girling

BELL COUNTY KILLEEN

1920 Birdcreek Drive 76502 254–778–4210

Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care 3904 Hitchrock Dr. Unit A 76549 254–768–1506

Girling 1920 Birdcreek Drive 76502 254–778–4210

Genesis Nursing Agency LLC 5605 Capricorn Loop 76542 254–630–1152

Home Instead Senior Care 3513 SW HK Dodgen Loop Ste 203 76502 254–771–0041

+ Home Care of Metroplex Hospital

Interim Healthcare of Waco 3320 Pecan Valley 76502 254–771–4131

2115 S. Clear Rd. 76549 254–518–1380

+ Integrity Home Health

+ Integracare of South Central Texas

5302 Janelle Street 76549 254–628–7900

2810 Oakdale 76502 254–763–2342

Outreach Health Services 3101 Courtney Lane, Suite A 76542 254–690–1868

+ Lakeway Home Health

6 West French 76501 254–742–1884

+ Texmed Home Health, Inc.

1711 E Central Texas Expressway #30 76541 254–526–8188 HARKER HEIGHTS Family Care Home Health 581 Pan American Drive Suite #2 76548 254–554–4049

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Hill Country Home Health 108 East Fm 2410 Suite A 76548 254–554–3500

National Nursing & Rehab Inc 2015 Birdcreek Terrace Suite 102 76502 254–781–8702 PSA Healthcare 3000 S 31st Street Suite 305 76502 254–742–2823

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Outreach Health Services 503 Fm 1431 Suite 102 78654 830–693–1963

+ Standards Home Health

2010 SW HK Dodgen Loop, Suite 200 76504 254–778–7000

Standards Home Health 1811-A HWY 281 N 78654 888–671–7007

Synergy Homecare 3000 S. 31st Street Suite 306 76502 210–269–6975

Visiting Angels 705 1st St Suite 201 78654 830–637–7118

5701 Airport Road Pod M 76502 254–724–4090

Tender Mercies 3000 S. 31st St., Ste# 213 76502 254–899–2400

+ Texas Home Health

2314 W Adams Avenue, Suite D 76504 254–771–0361

+ Texas Home Health

1100 Mission Hills Ste 100 78654 830–798–8272

HAYS COUNTY AUSTIN Living At Home 7724 El Dorado Dr. 78737 512–767–0055

Visiting Angels 2213 Birdcreek Terrace 76502 254–899–9400

BELL COUNTY

BUDA

+ Be Healthy At Home

BLANCO

320 N. Main St, Ste#102 78610 512–295–7000

+ Texas Healthcare Solutions Inc 602 Main Street 78606 830–833–1501

+ Progressive Home Health Agency 1766 FM 967 Suite B 78610 512–312–5222

BURNET COUNTY BURNET

+ Girling Home Health

1001 S. Water Street Suite B 78611 512–756–8856

+Seton Highland Lakes Home Health

Redbud Homecare Services LLC 610 Main Street Ste# 2a 78610 512–523–8245 DRIPPING SPRINGS

409 Industrial Blvd., 78611 512–756–7511

Home Helpers and Direct Link 58795 12065 Bonham Ranch Road 78620 512–497–1856

Valley View Circle of Hands, Inc 301-B West Polk 78611 512–715–9500

KYLE

+ Your Home Health Care

147 Elmhurst Suite 200 78640 512–786–4198

HORSESHOE BAY Care Way At Home 26409 E HWY 71 78657 512–761–3377

SAN MARCOS

+ Austin Home Health

+ Scott & White Homecare at Llano

1320 Wonder World Drive Suite 100 78666 512–392–5801

201 Bay West Blvd 78657 325–247–3715 MARBLE FALLS

+ Encompass Home Health of Central Texas 503 FM 1431 East Suite 202 78654 830–693–2657

+ Hill Country Home Health

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+ Scott and White Home Care Agency

705 Highway 281 Suite #201 78654 830–798–2989

Axis Home Health 1900 North IH 35 Ste 101 78666 512–392–5166 Bee First Primary Home Care 101 Uhland Road Suite 200 78666 855–290–2394

+ Central Texas Medical Center Home Health 1941 IH-35 South #101 78666 512–753–3584

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Comfort Connection 1712 North IH 35 78666 512–392–4663

+ Austin Home Health

Corridor Caregivers 2019 Clovis Barker Rd. #101 78666 512–213–2537

+ Avid Home Health Inc

5900 Southwest Parkway Ste#420 Bldg 78735 512–326–4191 7901 Cameron Road, Bldg 2 Unit 315 78754 512–300–0876 Avidcare Home Health Services, LLC. 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. #B174 78752 512–371–7171

WIMBERLEY Angels for Elders Inc. 219 Twilight Trail 78676 512–847–7445

Avionn 12741 Research Blvd Suite 401 78759 512–331–0049

+ Wimberley Home Health

201a Stillwater Suite #6 78676 512–847–7080

Balex Healthcare Services 7703 N Lamar Ste 115 78752 512–762–6966

TRAVIS COUNTY

+ Bellcoa Home Health Service Inc

AUSTIN

+ A*Med Home Health

7801 N Lamar Blvd Suite D-79 78752 512–533–9990

+ ABEQ Home Health Inc

Brightstar Healthcare 7703 N Lamar Blvd Suite 418 78752 512–452–9800

+ Abiding Home Health LLC

Brushy Creek Home Health Agency Inc 608 Morrow St Ste 105 78752 512–323–6175

7800 Shoal Creek Suite #145 South 78757 512–323–5577 13740 N Highway 183 Building H Unit 78750 512–250–8848 1011 Westlake Drive Suite 204 78746 512–329–8622

+ C C Home Health Central Inc

Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care 2947 Lantana Ridge Drive 78732 512–230–6610

+ Capitol Home Health

Adaptive Healthcare Services LLC 700 Lavaca Suite 1400-2321 78701 866–900–2592 Always Best Care of Austin & The Hill Country 2802 Flintrock Trace Suite 201 78738 512–407–2606 Angel Healthcare LP 3445 Executive Center Drive Suite 1 78731 512–453–6449 Ashby Premium Home Care 505 E Huntland Drive Suite 190 78752 512–458–5271 Assisting Hands Home Care Austin 1524 S IH 35 Suite 211 78704 512–416–0006 Austin Elite Home Healthcare Solutions 3810 Medical Parkway Ste 115 78756 512–206–3161

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6633 HWY 290 East Suite #110 78723 512–419–7738 9015 Mountain Ridge Drive Ste#210 78759 512–467–6900 Capitol Senior Care 5605 Courtyard Cove 78731 512–467–6900 Carepoint Partners 5446 HWY 290 W, Suite 203 78735 512–637–4949 Caring Senior Service of Central Texas 5555 N Lamar Blvd., Suite K-100 78751 512–310–2273 Cella Bellas Senior Services 1301 West Ben White Ste#200 J 78704 512–435–7549 Charlies Angels Home Care Assistants LLC 7901 Cameron Road Suite #2-240 78754 512–617–1793 Comfort Keepers of North Austin 13782 Research Blvd., Ste125 78750 512–331–4211

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205 South Wild Basin Rd Bld 3 78746 512–773–1183 Daybreak 8500 Shoal Creek B4-117 78757 512–420–8808 Disability Services of the Southwest Inc 1701 Directors Blvd Suite 200 78744 512–419–1962

+ Edward’s Home Health & Hospice

1106 Clayton Lane Suite 218e 78723 512–763–4690

+ Gucci Health Care Services Inc

111 West Anderson Lane Ste. D220 78752 512–567–8276

+ Halcyon Home LLC

8133 Mesa Dr Ste 200 78759 512–815–9009 Halo Senior Care 2101 S Interstate 35 Suite 211 78741 512–212–7212 H.AN.D. 1640 B East 2nd St Ste.200 78702 512–477–3796

Elder Care Resource, LLC. 5308 Arbutus Cove 78746 512–565–1162

+ Health At Home

Elder Home Healthcare 1512 W. Howard Lane 78728 512–371–6828

+ Health Sense Home Care Inc

4100 Jackson Avenue 78731 512–323–2324 8000 Centre Park Drive Suite#160 78754 512–474–8885 Hill Country Care Providers 2216 B River Hills Road 78733 512–402–1119

Elder Homecare Inc 1512 W Howard Ln 78728 512–371–6828

+ Encompass Home Health of Central Texas 9101 Burnet Road Suite #214 78758 512–339–1023

+ Homecare Dimensions Inc

8107 Springdale Road Ste #110 78724 512–973–9540

Everose Healthcare Inc 8000 Anderson Square Suite 114 78757 512–323–6099

Home Care Assistance 9707 Anderson Mill Rd Ste 345 78750 512–623–7800

Family Eldercare 700 Rutherford Lane 78754 512–467–6768

Home Helpers and Direct Link #58745 4611 Bee Cave Road Suite 203 78746 512–401–3772

+ FC Home Health Agency Inc

Home Instead Senior Care 510 S Congress Ave 78704 512–347–9207

+ First Divine Home Healthcare

Hospitality Home Healthcare Agency LLC 11205 Brunt Drive 78758 512–203–3985

608 Morrow Street Suite #102 78752 512–837–0447 7901 Cameron Road Bldg 3 Suite #302 78754 512–251–7077

+ Gilead Home Health

8100 B Cameron Road Suite 200 78754 512–323–5858

+ Girling Home Health

+ Inhome Care Inc

1016 La Posada Drive #240 78752 512–821–2224

+ Innovative Senior Care Home Health

3636 Executive Center Dr. Bldg 8 St 78731 512–372–1595

8701 N Mopac Expressway Suite 165 78759 512–342–0331

+ Integracare of South Central Texas

Girling 3307 Northland Drive Suite #260 78731 512–454–3581

+ Interim Healthcare of Austin

Griswold Home Care 2900 South Congress Suite 104 78704 512–462–5398

+ Guardian Healthcare

HOME CARE SERVICES

+ Continental Healthcare Inc

8716 N. Mopac Expressway Suite 320 78759 512–863–3842

505 East Huntland Drive Suite #335 78752 888–755–2584 505 Huntland Dr Ste 180 78752 512–454–5711 Interim Healthcare of Austin 505 Huntland Dr Ste 180 78752 512–454–5711

+ Joy Quality Homecare Inc

8906 Wall Street Suite 304 78754 512–278–0053

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+ Skilled Medical Home Care

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+ K And J Sunshine Home Health Care Inc

111 W Anderson Lane Suite E-346a 78752 512–990–8027

Resource Care Corporation 7701 North Lamar #202 78752 512–837–4600

Life Made Easy Home Health 2013 Wells Branch Parkway Ste 304 78728 512–459–5631

Restorative Health Care 4009 Banister Lane Ste 350 78704 512–707–1070

Lifespan Home Health 1701 Directors Blvd. Ste 200 78744 877–434–3153

Right At Home 5138 Burnet Road 78756 512–465–9900

Maxim Healthcare Services Inc 3737 Executive Center Drive Suite 2 78731 512–340–0171 Merida Home Health of Austin, LLC 2211 S Interstate 35 Suite 200 78741 512–298–5338

609 Castle Ridge Road Suite #300 78746 512–328–7606

+ Rosy Home Health Care Services Inc 3724 Airport Boulevard 78722 512–251–7555

MGA Healthcare Texas Inc 9737 Great Hills Trail #120 78759 512–872–2180

Rosy Home Health Care Services Inc 3724 Airport Boulevard 78722 512–251–7555

New Hope Health Care Inc 2028 East Ben White Blvd Suite #324 78741 512–442–7132

Senior Sitters, LLC 13740 Research Blvd. Ste. M7 78750 512–250–5800

Nurses Case Management, LLC 3737 Executive Center Drive Ste. 15 78731 512–338–4533

SeniorMinded Home Care 1717 West Sixth Street Suite 235 78703 512–428–4100

Nurses Unlimited Inc 8627 North Mopac Ste 230 78759 512–380–9339

Synergy Homecare 2110 Boca Raton Dr. Suite 207 78747 512–872–6116

Oliver Home Healthcare Agency LLC 6448 HWY 290 E Suite F-102/F-103 78723 512–482–0499

Synergy Homecare 1106 Clayton Lane Suite 212e 78723 512–375–4181

Our Family Home Care 7600 Burnet Road Suite 105 78757 512–522–2949

Synergy Homecare 13625 Ponds Springs Road Suite 104 78729 512–872–6030

+ Pinnacle Senior Care

7800 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 118 W 78757 512–374–0700

+ PSA Healthcare, Inc.

14205 N Mopac Expressway Suite 640 78728 512–248–0400 Rescare Homecare Tangram 7719 Wood Hollow Dr. Ste. 210 78731 512–794–0995

+ Rescare Rehab Without Walls Inc

+ Texas Acceptance Home Healthcare LLC

1508 Dessau Ridge Lane Suite 705 78754 512–219–0233 Texas County Home Care Services LLC 701 Woodward Street #224 78704 512–825–3121

Professional Caretakers Inc 3724 Executive Center # 215 78731 512–794–0065

9050 N Capital of Texas HWY Bldg 3 78759 888–299–3998

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+ Robinson Creek Home Health and Hospice

Texas Home Care Partners LLC 3160 Bee Cave Rd Suite 302 78746 512–358–4556

+ Texas Home Health

3520 Executive Center Drive Suite 3 78731 512–343–9690 Texas Home Health 3520 Executive Center Drive Suite 3 78731 512–343–9690

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8716 North Mopac Suite 230 78759 512–637–1550

+ First Care Home Health Services

1317 Picadilly Drive Suite B-201 78660 512–990–2425

The Home Option 3307 Northland Dr. Suite 240 78731 512–291–7096

Loving Grace Health Care Inc 17504 Wiseman Drive 78660 512–673–9362

The Hope Group 1524 S I H 35 Ste 201 78704 512–382–0281

Parv 1st Choice Home Health Care Inc 509 Catumet Dr 78660 512–669–8187

+ The Medical Team Inc

Koger Ctr Bldg 3636 Executive Ct St 78731 512–418–9555 Total Care Connect, LLC. 510 S. Congress Avenue Ste#110 78704 512–903–9814 Total Care Home Health Inc 7901 Cameron Rd. Building #2 Ste.31 78754 512–367–9049 Touch of Class 3409 Executive Center Dr Suite #110 78731 512–345–0631 Transcend Homecare Services, LLC 8011 Cameron Rd. Suite B-220 78754 512–491–0054 Visiting Angels 4000 Medical Parkway #212 78756 512–452–8282 Visiting Angels/Living Assistance Services 9811 Anderson Mill Road Suite #175 78750 512–250–2103 Westlake Caregivers LLC 1011 Westlake Drive #202 78746 512–329–0001 BRIARCLIFF

POINT VENTURE La Familia Home Health Inc 410 Venture 78645 915–345–0691

WILLIAMSON COUNTY AUSTIN Always Best Care Senior Services Of Greater Northwest Austin 10309 Medinah Greens Dr 78717 512–518–3979 Heavenly Caregiver Services Inc 13266 Pond Springs Road 78729 512–340–0551 Home Helpers of North Austin 14001 Avery Ranch Blvd #601 78717 512–243–5001 Synergy Homecare 13625 Pond Springs Road Suite 104 78729 512–872–6030 CEDAR PARK

+ Abiding Home Health of Cedar Park 715 Discovery Blvd #511 78613 512–259–8444

+ Capitol Home Health

My Savior Home Healthcare LLC 502 Errol Dr 78669 512–773–1361

1905 S Lakeline Blvd. 78613 512–436–9727

LAKEWAY Com For Care 1017 Ranch Road 620 South, Ste 220 78734 512–402–9599 MANOR

+ A–Prime Medical Home Health Inc

13419 U.S. HWY 290 East Bld#11 Uni 78653 512–476–9600 PFLUGERVILLE

+ Adventist Home Health

HOME CARE SERVICES

+ Texas Home Therapy of Austin LLC

Central Texas Caregivers Inc 2301 Sharon Dr 78613 512–917–2058 Heaven Sent Care Givers, LLC 1713 Old Mill Rd. 78613 512–970–8634 Preferred Care at Home 715 Discovery Blvd Suite 120 78613 512–238–0222 Standards Home Health 715 Discovery Blvd #114 78613 888–671–7007

2401 Pecan Street Suite 202 78660 512–252–2280

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Home Care Services HOME CARE SERVICES

+ Skilled Medical Home Care

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GEORGETOWN

+ Ambe Care Home Health LLC

3000 Joe Dimaggio Blvd. Unit 94 78665 512–255–6565

Caring Home Health 504-B Leander Road 78626 512–863–4748

+ Apicon Home Health Agency Inc 1850 Round Rock Ave 78681 512–249–0899

Caring Matters Home Care 205 Escondido Dr 78633 512–943–4216

+ Georgetown Home Health

Care At Home 1140 Hyde Park Dr. 78665 512–501–4178

+ Georgetown Living Home Health & Companions

Carter Healthcare 301 Hesters Crossing 78681 866–338–4854

2120 Scenic Drive 78626 512–869–5800 2700 Shell Road 78628 512–843–0117

+ Hill Country Home Health

1 Chisholm Trail Suite 250 78681 512–733–1515

Guiding Light Home Care 317 Wind Hollow Dr. 78633 512–863–7233

Home Instead Senior Care 1 Chisholm Trail Ste. 300 78681 512–374–1414

Life Made Easy Home Health 4230 Williams Drive Unit 2 78628 512–864–9797

Homeslice Caregivers 1104 South Mays Ste 112 78664 512–992–5210

+ Scott and White Home Care Agency 5353 Williams Drive 78633 512–819–5025

New Era Home Healthcare Solutions 3000 Joe Dimaggio Boulevard Ste#9 78665 512–771–6193

Visiting Angels 707 S. Main St. Suite 201 78626 512–259–8335

Right At Home Austin North 2251 Double Creek Drive Bldg 5 Ste 78664 512–531–9453

HUTTO

+ Royalty Care Home Health Services Inc

Angel Hearts Home Care 203 Delby St. 78634 888–449–9534

3000 Joe Dimaggio Blvd Suite 30 78665 512–244–4254

Helpmate Home Care Agency, LLC 204 HWY 79 Suite 102 78634 512–554–3884

Senior Helpers 306 E Main St Suite 103 78664 512–338–4357

JARRELL

St Raphael Home Health, Inc 1513 Bedouin Court 78664 512–665–3987

Maranatha Care Home Health LLC. 115 Double Creek Dr. 76537 512–746–5147

+ Theracare Home Health

525 Round Rock West Drive Suite A17 78681 512–459–4663

ROUND ROCK

+ Accolade Home Care

+ Valerian Home Health and Hospice

1611 Chisholm Trail Suite #450 78681 512–238–6000

+ Accord Home Care Inc

1717 N IH 35 Suite #210 78664 512–246–1451

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+ Scott and White Home Care

3118 North Main St. Ste. 107 76574 512–352–1311

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Caregiver information, research, education, services and advocacy.

USA.gov | usa.gov Today’s Caregiver | caregiver.com Caregiver Action Network | caregiveraction.org AARP | aarp.org Family Caregiver Alliance | caregiver.org National Caregivers Library | caregiverslibrary.org HELPGUIDE.org | helpguide.org Caregiver Resource Network | caregiverresource.net Alzheimer’s Association | alz.org/care ARCH National Respite Network | http://archrespite.org/home National Alliance for Caregiving | caregiving.org Care Connection Aging and Disability Resource Center careconnection.org Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services dads.state.tx.us Leading Age | leadingage.org American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging abanet.org/aging Capital Area Agency on Aging | capcog.org Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas | centexAAA.com

HOME CARE SERVICES

Help for Caregivers

Caregiver Training

Austin Groups for the Elderly: AGE | ageofcentraltx.org Red Cross | redcross.org Alzheimer’s Association | alz.org caregiver list | caregiverlist.com CFHED | caregivertraining.org Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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PERSONAL CARE HOMES • INDEPENDENT & RETIREMENT APARTMENTS • ASSISTED LIVING • SKILLED NURSING/REHAB DEMENTIA CARE • LICENSED ALZHEIMERS CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

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512-280-5500 Reserve Today!

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COMMERCE, TX

If you are looking to retire in a location that offers you fun and convenient opportunities at an affordable cost, consider Commerce, Texas.

In the university community of Commerce, you gain access to a wide variety of cultural activities in the areas of arts, sporting events, music, theater and much more.

Historical sites and museums are located in every direction.

Festi Festivals and events are hosted throughout the year in nearly every nearby community. And, whether you like to sh, golf, boat or walk, the recreational opportunities you’ve been dreaming of await.

Quality healthcare facilities, housing and other services essential to those of us 60+ are also conveniently located in Commerce and the surrounding area.

Take a closer look at Commerce, Texas – You Belong Here!

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Henderson Texas A Texas Main Street City!

Selects Henderson Texas Best Rural Community 2015 Visit Us at www.officialbestof.com www.visithendersontx.com

Toll Free 866-650-5529

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Texas HISTORY

HOUSING: Independent/Retirement

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HERITAGE HOSPITALITY

Cuero Development Corporation • cuerodc.com • 361-275-8178 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Types of Residential HOUSING: INFORMATION

Residence

Independent Living Type Description Single family homes or townhomes for self-sufficient seniors that offer the security and social activities of a community living environment.

Services

• Laundry / linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities Note – there are more expensive communities that have all the luxuries of country clubs.

Regulation

Not Regulated

Assisted Living Communities Communities, typically of 2-3 story apartments, that provide 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and using the bathroom but not 24 hr offer medical services.

• Laundry / Linen Service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing / Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls

State Regulations

Also Known • Retirement Communities As • Retirement Homes • Senior Apartments • Senior Housing

• Assisted Living Facilities • Personal Care Homes • Eldercare facilities • Domiciliary Care • Board and Care • Residential Care Facilities • Community-Based Retirement Facilities • Adult Living Facilities • Adult Foster Care • Sheltered housing • Community Residences • Group Homes • Adult Family Homes

Approximate Market rate to rent or buy a Costs home plus community fees from $200 – $2,000 / month.

$1,800 to $4,000 / month

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Skilled Nursing (Nursing Homes)

Information courtesy of The American Elder Care Research Organization

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Communities, typically apartments, which provides 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living and medical care by nurses and therapists.

Campus-like communities that provides a continuum of care, from private residences to assisted living and skilled nursing care; designed for individuals with declining conditions and those that want to remain in a single location.

• Laundry / linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing / Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls • 24 hr nursing care • Condition specific care • Hospice / end of life services • Doctors on call

• Laundry / linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing / Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls • 24 hr nursing care • Condition specific care • Hospice / end of life services • Doctors on call

State & Federal Regulations

Some State Regulations

• Skilled Nursing Facilities • SNF • Nursing Home Care and Rehabilitation • Convalescent hospital • Rest Home

• CCRCS • Continuing Care • Retirement Facilities • Life Care Facilities • Life Care Communities

$4,000 to $12,000 / month

Varies with breadth of services required.

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Care for Seniors

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Independent/ Retirement APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

TS HH RH PS

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

AUSTIN Atria at the Arboretum 9306 Great Hills Trail 78759 512–549–4218 Buckner Villas 11110 Tom Adams Drive 78753 512–836–1515 Cobblestone Court 2101 Davis Lane 78745 512–292–1652 Conservatory at Wells Branch 14320 Tandem Road 78728 512–600–1532 Eberhart Place 808 Eberhart Lane 78745 512–447–5551 Brookdale Beckett Meadows 7709 Beckett Road 78749 512–253–7305 Brookdale Gaines Ranch 4409 Gaines Ranch Loop 78735 512–253–1944 Brookdale North Austin 5310 Duval Road 78727 512–253–7312 Brookdale Westlake Hills 1034 Liberty Park Drive 78746 512–253–2887 Englewood Estates 2603 Jones Road 78745 512–892–7226 Longhorn Village 12501 Longhorn Parkway 78732 561–266–5600

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Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Querencia At Barton Creek 2500 Barton Creek Boulevard 78735 512–610–9400 Renaissance Austin 11279 Taylor Draper Lane 78759 512–969–6232 The Clairmont Retirement Community 12463 Los Indios Trail 78729 512–948–3519 The Continental Retirement Community 4604 South Lamar Boulevard 78745 512–960–3279 Brookdale Westlake Hills 1034 Liberty Park Drive 78746 512–253–2887 The Village At Collinwood 1001 Collinwood West Drive 78753 512–836–8810 Village on the Park Onion Creek 11300 Farrah Lane 78748 512–280–5500 TS, HH 4, 5, 6 CEDAR PARK Highland Estates 1500 North Lakeline Boulevard 78613 512–969–6112 Lakeline Oaks Retirement Resort 1905 South Lakeline Boulevard 78613 512–782–0262 Ranch at Cedar Park Senior Apartments 1301 West Whitestone Boulvard 78613 512–996–0700 GEORGETOWN

Lyons Gardens 2720 Lyons Road 78702 512–236–1781

Del Webb Association 2 Texas Drive, Bldg A 78633 512–948–7720

Parsons House Austin 1130 Camino La Costa 78752 512–454–0524

Heritage Oaks 4805 Big Bend Trail 78633 512–930–4005

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Parkwood Meadows 310 Chisholm Trail 78681 512–969–6154

The Oaks Gracious Retirement Living 3720 Williams Drive 78628 512–360–0077

Provident Crossings Retirement Resort 1950 South A.W. Grimes Boulevard 78664 512–982–4676

The Wesleyan At Estrella Independent Living 139 Estrella Crossing 78628 512–863–2528

SAN MARCOS

LAKEWAY

LaVista Independent Living Community 1615 Redwood Road 78666 512–396–2333

Brookdale Lakeway Healthcare Center 1915 Lohmans Crossing Road 78734 512–253–2113

Mariposa at Hunter Road 2600 Hunter Road 78666 512–392–9588 Stone Brook Senior Community 300 South Stagecoach Trail 78666 512–392–9330

LEANDER Skye Luxury Senior Living 11350 Old 2243 West 78641 855–512–SKYE ROUND ROCK Court At Round Rock 2700 Sunrise Road 78665 512–310–0002

HOUSING: Independent/Retirement

Mariposa at River Bend 121 River Bend Drive 78628 512–930–4242

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BANANAS FOSTER Courtesy of Laurenzo’s

Photography | Laurenzo’s 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup banana liqueur 2 tablespoon dark rum 1 each scoop vanilla ice cream

Ingredients 2 each bananas, cut lengthwise then halved 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup light brown sugar

Servings

2

Directions Heat butter in a pan until melted. Add sugar and cinnamon and cook until sugar is dissolved. Add the vanilla extract and banana liqueur. When simmering add the bananas and cook until slightly soft. Carefully add the rum and tilt the pan until liquid catches fire—let it burn out.

Plate by scooping ice cream into bowl, place banana pieces over it in a nice pattern. Scoop liquid over it generously.

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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.

HOUSING: INFORMATION

What Level of Care is Right for You?

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 (homecare) 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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PLANNING for Elder Care TODAY

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Article by David S. Cook Managing Director & Wealth Strategist, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management

ecent trends in the U.S. population have caught the attention of many individuals planning for and facing retirement.

The percentage of people age 65 and older is expected to increase from approximately 13 percent of the total U.S. population in 2010 to an estimated 20 percent by the year 2030.1 That is roughly 72 million people age 65 or older – more than double the number there were in 2000.2 At the same time, Americans are living longer than ever before. Those reaching age 65 can now expect to live another 18.6 years and the population of those over age 85 is projected to increase from 5.7 million in 2000 to 12.9 million in 2020.3 These factors, compounded with the steadily rising cost of healthcare, have created concerns about elder care issues such as burdening family members and the longevity of personal finances.

With all of these considerations in mind, there is an apparent need to plan comprehensively to ensure you and your aging family members are taken care of in the best way possible. A common first step in the process begins with collecting important documents. For example, gather your Will, Medical Power of Attorney for health care decisions, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney for business decisions, Directive to Physicians for end-of-life direction, titles to real estate and automobiles, and life insurance and annuity contracts. It will be important to have all of these documents on hand should a health issue arise or something hinders you from acting on your own behalf.

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Similarly, it is important to organize and collect copies of medical and banking information such as your medical insurance and Medicare cards including supplemental or gap coverage, recent or annual bank account statements and income tax returns. This will help streamline the decision process for elder care.

Finally, creating a list of additional considerations such as medicines including type and dosage, list of doctors, and a summary of your income, assets and debts should all be kept in a well-marked and fixed location in your home.

After the appropriate documents have been collected, start making decisions about long term care. There are many levels of long term care: independent living, assisted living, nursing care and skilled nursing. Visit several locations and identify the desirable facilities that can provide each of these types of care and will be geographically close to family and friends, economically feasible and provide the sort of lifestyle you enjoy. If you are able to remain in your home with appropriate nursing care, contact various care management firms in your area to discuss options before you need them.

Once you have considered your care alternatives, create your own plan and write it down. Along with a written plan, include brochures and notes of your discussions with the different facilities and professionals with whom you have visited. Show your loved ones where your important documents and information are stored, and share your plan with those who will be responsible to help you implement it. Discuss your desires in detail so your loved ones have a thorough understanding of how you wish to be cared for in your later years.

Finally – and most importantly – take care of yourself. Exercise appropriately, eat healthily and recognize your physical and mental limitations as they become apparent. If you need help doing housework or running errands, ask for it or hire someone to do it for you. The longer you stay physically and mentally active, the less costly your care will be and the longer you will be able to maintain your current lifestyle and remain independent.

Recognize that health is an asset that can be nourished and grown.

With rising healthcare costs and many individuals facing retirement, it is important to position yourself well for the future, to live comfortably in retirement while making certain you and your family are cared for.

This article is designed to provide general information about ideas and strategies. It is for discussion purposes only since the availability and effectiveness of any strategy is dependent upon your individual facts and circumstances. Always consult with your independent attorney, tax advisor, investment manager, and insurance agent for final recommendations and before changing or implementing any financial, tax, or estate planning strategy.

U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management operates through Bank of America, N.A. and other subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation. Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. 1 “Providing for Older Parents: Is It a Family Affair?” p. 3, California Center for Population Research, E. Friedman and J. Seltzer (August 2010).

2 A Profile of Older Americans: 2009, published by the Administration on Aging, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

3 Administration on Aging, U.S. Health & Human Services Dept. (2010).

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HOUSING: Assisted Living

Age In Place Without The Worries

We believe that people shouldn’t have to lose the comforts and self-sufficiency of home to get the personal care they need for their health and safety.

With five residences in Beeville, Gonzales, Kerrville, Lockhart and Uvalde, our mission is to create an affordable, home-like environment. With only 16 residents per location our friendly caregivers have the time and attention to devote to everyone.

Our Lockhart location is only a short 30 miles from Austin.

We invite you to tour of one of our residences and you’ll see for yourself why aging in place with us is worry-free!

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Chocolate Mousse Courtesy of Jordan Vineyard and Winery

HOUSING: Assisted Living

Phone: (512) 487-7049 Email: hello@legacyatcrystalfalls.com www.legacyatcrystalfalls.com Location: 1841 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, Texas 78641

Ingredients: 30 ounces 68 percent bittersweet chocolate discs 32 ounces heavy whipping cream 15 ounces sugar 1 cup water 18 large eggs

Photography | Jordan Vineyard and Winery Directions: Gently heat bittersweet chocolate over a double boiler, stirring constantly until melted (120 F) and set aside.

In a non-reactive bowl, whip cream to soft peaks and set aside.

In a heavy-bottomed sauce pot over medium heat, combine sugar and water and heat to a soft-crack stage (282 F). In a stainless steel or copper bowl, beat yolks until thickened and then slowly pour sugar-water into yolks. Gently fold whipped cream into yolk mixture. Once the whipped cream is fully incorporated, gently fold in the tempered chocolate, reserving 3 ounces for the drizzle. Pour mousse into individual bowls or one large, decorative bowl.

Drizzle reserved chocolate over the top and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.

Mousse may be kept refrigerated for up to 48 hours.

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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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APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

TS HH RH PS

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3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

AUSTIN Ashwood Retirement & Assisted Living 12151 Hunters Chase Drive 78729 512–336–4100 Austin Senior Care 1414 Cardinal Hill Drive 78758 888–662–8886

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

The Pavilion at Great Hills 11819 Pavilion Boulevard 78759 512–640–5052 Village on the Park Onion Creek 11300 Farrah Lane 78748 512–280–5500 TS, HH 4, 5, 6 The Arbour Westminster 4100 Jackson Avenue 78731 512–454–4711

Barton Hills Assisted Living 1606 Nash Avenue 78704 512–441–6000 Brookdale Lohmans Crossing 1604 Lohmans Crossing Road 78734 512–774–3983 Brookdale Northwest Hills 5715 Mesa Drive 78731 512–253–1489

BASTROP Argent Court 508 Old Austin Highway 78602 512–321–9500 BURNET

Brookdale Parmer Lane 12429 Scofield Farms Drive 78758 512–253–7170

Country Oaks at Hamilton Creek 407 West Jackson Street 78611 512–756–4724

Brookdale Spicewood Springs 4401 Spicewood Springs Road 78759 512–253–7301

Pafford Place 615 County Road 340A 78611 512–756–7854

Brookdale Westlake Hills 1034 Liberty Park Dr 78746 512–253–2887 Elmcroft of Austin 7017 Manchaca Road 78745 512–910–4754 Horizon Bay Round Rock 8005 Cornerwood Drive 78717 512–253–7749 South Austin Assisted Living, Inc. 4601 Chesney Ridge Drive 78749 512–436–8004 The Brookfield Assisted Living 14109 FM 969 78724 512–465–2190 The Collinfield House 9205 Collinfield Drive 78758 512–619–4366

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CEDAR PARK Pointe at Cedar Park 450 Discovery Boulevard 78613 512–259–6525 Shenandoah Villa 1623 Shenandoah Drive 78613 512–257–7526 The Isle at Cedar Ridge 2200 S Lakeline Boulevard 78613 512–592–3090 U.S. Memory Care of Cedar Park 800 C-Bar Ranch Trail 78613 512–986–7202 ELGIN Silver Creek Assisted Living 826 Lexington 78621 512–215–3624

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Assisted Living at Tallwood 101 Tallwood Drive 78628 512–948–7600

Our House of Central Texas 1905 West Drive 78641 512–259–4886

Brookdale Georgetown 2600 East University Avenue 78626 512–253–7980

Riva Ridge Memory Care Center 801 Riva Ridge Drive 78641 512–259–1330 RSP, MC 4, 5, 6

Park Place Assisted Living 101 FM 971 78626 512–868–6275 Sedro Trail Assisted Living & Memory Care 292 Sedro Trail 78633 512–943–4837 The Legacy at Georgetown 4907 Williams Drive 78633 512–686–1694 The Wesleyan at Estrella 139 Estrella Crossing 78628 512–863–2528 HORSESHOE BAY Spanish Trail Assisted Living 26409 East Highway 71 78657 830–596–1711 KINGSLAND Windchime at the Village 216 Covenant Lane 78639 325–388–3502 KYLE Orchard Park of Kyle 4701 Ratcliffe Drive 78640 512–920–6400 LAKEWAY Brookdale Lakeway Healthcare Center 1915 Lohmans Crossing Road 78734 512–253–2113 The Harbor at Lakeway 300 Medical Parkway 78738 512–402–1222

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The Legacy at Crystal Falls 1841 Crystal Falls Parkway 78641 512–487–7049 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 LLANO Walden Court Assisted Living 701 East Young Street 78643 325–247–5470 LOCKHART Assisted Residential Retirement of Texas 1017 Bois D’Arc Street 78644 512–960–2325 RSP, TS 3, 4, 5, 6 MARBLE FALLS Arbor House of Marble Falls 1801 King Road 78654 830–613–3260 Marble Falls Assisted Living 800 Claremont 78654 830–693–6446 Gateway Gardens 605 Gateway Central 78654 830–693–1903 MAXWELL ResCare Premier Roca Vista 320 Mill Road 78656 512–357–6022 ResCare Premier Sierra Verde 2385 FM 1984 78656 512–357–6033

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SAN MARCOS

Graceland Senior Living 17228 Sandwick Drive 78660 512–736–6206

Brookdale San Marcos South 1401 Wonder World Drive 78666 512–253–7334 Horizon Bay San Marcos 1720 Old Ranch Road 12 78666 512–253–7640

ROUND ROCK Fairway Vista I 1017 Hidden View Place 78665 512–220–7316

ResCare Premier 220 West Hutchison 78666 800–282–7246

Fairway Vista II 1019 Hidden View Place 78665 512–220–7316

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

Court at Round Rock 2700 Sunrise Road 78665 512–640–5053 The Cottages at Chandler Creek 2351 North A.W. Grimes Boulevard 78665 512–218–9757

WEST LAKE HILLS Belmont Village Senior Living 4310 Bee Cave Road 78746 512–347–1700

HOUSING: Assisted Living

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Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

Anderson Mill Assisted Living 11009 El Salido Parkway 78750 512–250–1853

Golden Age Home Personal Care 1505 S Main Street 78644 512–398–2421

Austin North Assisted Living 11206 Powder Mill 78750 512–258–5561

MANOR Brookside Farm 2213 E Howard Lane 78653 512–251–6997

Grace House Of Lake Travis 11825 Bee Cave Road 78738 512–402–0968 Harper House Personal Care Facility, Inc 2201 Greenwood Avenue 78723 512–708–8489

Shady Hollow II Assisted Living 11303 Aloysia Drive 78748 512–292–4796 The Lily Pad Personal Care Home 201 Starbright Drive 78745 512–447–4913 BLANCO Henry House Assisted Living 515 3rd Street 78606 830–833–4674 ELGIN A Rainbow Ridge 111 Hogeye Road 78621 512–278–0674

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

LOCKHART Assisted Residential Retirement of Texas 1017 Bois D’ Arc St 78644 512–960–2325 RSP, TS 3, 4, 5, 6

Angus Valley Residence 12418 Deer Track 78727 512–431–9205

Shady Hollow Assisted Living 11315 Menodora Drive 78748 512–280–8861

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

LIBERTY HILL Casa Esperanza Inc DBA Hope House 1705 CR 285 78642 512–515–6889

Angels Too Assisted Living 8702 Texas Oaks Drive 78748 512–519–9757

RidgeOak Living Community 6404 Ridge Oak Road 78749 512–892–1711

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Oakhurst Manor Personal Care Home 826 Lexington Road 78621 512–215–3624

AUSTIN An Angel’s Place 11611 Circle Drive 78748 512–906–0377

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PFLUGERVILLE Knight’s Assisted Living 20816 Windmill Ridge Street 78660 512–529–3641 Pfamily Tree Assisted Living LLC 15309 Delahunty Lane 78660 512–721–5352 Serenity Senior Living 900 Ramble Creek Drive 78660 512–814–6323 ROUND ROCK A Serene Setting 2101 Cross Creek Trail 78681 512–585–2541 A Touch of Home Assisted Living 4301 Crestridge Drive 78681 512–218–0042 Fairway Vista Assisted Living 1017 Hidden View Place 78665 512–220–7316 SAN MARCOS Smith House 119 Smith Lane 78666 512–878–8755

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Photography | Kerrville Hills Winery Directions: On the top part of a double boiler, combine chocolate chips and condensed milk, stirring until hot and the chocolate chips are completely melted. When the chocolate chips are melted, add vanilla and pepper, stirring until smooth. Pour into a different bowl or container. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine a cup of each of the cocoa powders and a dash of red pepper, being cautious not to use too much.

Once chocolate mixture is cool but still slightly warm, roll it into bite size balls.

Place chocolate balls in the cocoa powder mix and roll until well coated. Place truffles in mini muffin papers for easy serving.

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Licensed Alzheimer’s HOUSING: Alzheimer’s

APT = LAPT = H = RSP =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

TS HH RH PS

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Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

U.S. Memory Care of Cedar Park 800 C-Bar Ranch Trail 78613 512–986–7202

AUSTIN Arden Courts of Austin 11630 Four Iron Drive 78750 512–918–2800

Aria Memory Care of Cedar Park 1201 Arrow Point Drive 78613 512–213–0029

Autumn Leaves of Northwest Austin 10025 Anderson Mill Road 78750 512–853–9503 RSP 4, 5, 6

GEORGETOWN Autumn Leaves of Georgetown 3600 Williams Drive 78628 512–688–0159 RSP 4, 5, 6

Brookdale North Austin 5310 Duval Road 78727 512–253–7312 Colonial Gardens of Austin 3700 Adelphi Lane 78727 512–833–0114

Georgetown Living 2700 Shell Road 78628 512–863–9888

Colonial Gardens of Austin 3706 Adelphi Lane 78727 512–650–0504

The Legacy at Georgetown 4907 Williams Drive 78633 512–686–1694

Silverado Senior Living – Onion Creek 11330 Farrah Lane 78748 512–961–5113 Sodalis Memory Care – Southwest Austin 11013 Signal Hill Drive 78737 866–812–7713

The Lodge at Rocky Hollow 1650 County Road 245 78633 254–793–2311 Sedro Trail Assisted Living and Memory Care 292 Sedro Trail 78633 512–943–4837 The Wesleyan at Scenic 2001 Scenic Drive 78626 512–863–9511

BEE CAVE Silverado Bee Cave 14058 A. Bee Cave Parkway 78738 866–812–7713 BUDA

Tiffin House LLC 90 Woodcrest Road 78633 512–864–2888

Sodalis Memory Care – Buda 645 FM 967 78610 512–295–5600

Tiffin House LLC II 84 Woodcrest Road 78633 512–864–2888

CEDAR PARK

LAKEWAY

Avalon Memory Care 2215 South Lakeline Boulevard 78613 888–689–5746

The Harbor at Lakeway 300 Medical Parkway 78738 512–402–1222

Cedar Ridge Alzheimers Special Care Center 2100 South Lakeline Boulevard 78613 512–298–6762

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The Legacy at Crystal Falls 1841 Crystal Falls Parkway 78641 512–487–7049 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

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

Riva Ridge Memory Care Center 801 Riva Ridge Drive 78641 512–259–1330 RSP 4, 5, 6 ROUND ROCK The Cottages at Chandler Creek 2401 North A.W. Grimes Boulevard 78665 512–218–9757

HOUSING: Alzheimer’s

University Village Memory Care 4701 Campus Village Drive 78665 512–248–2222

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Communication Tips for Those Afflicted with Alzheimer’s

by MAYO CLINIC STAFF

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lzheimer’s disease presents many challenges, and communication is a big one. Because Alzheimer’s disease slowly erodes verbal communication skills, your loved one’s words and expressions may make little or no sense to you.

In turn, your loved one may have trouble deciphering your words. The resulting misunderstandings can fray tempers all around, making communication even more difficult. Here’s help easing the frustration.

What to expect Alzheimer’s damages pathways in the brain, which makes it difficult to find the right words and to understand what others are saying.

Your loved one may incorrectly substitute one word for another or invent an entirely new word to describe a familiar object. He or she may get stuck in a groove—like a skipping record—and repeat the same word or question over and over.

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A person living with Alzheimer’s may also: • Lose his or her train of thought • Struggle to organize words logically • Need more time to understand what you’re saying • Curse or use offensive language Despite the challenges, you can communicate effectively with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Consider these tips: • 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.

• Communicating with your loved one may be challenging, especially as the disease progresses. Remember, however, your loved one isn’t acting this way on purpose. Don’t take it personally. Use patience and understanding to help your loved one feel safe and secure.

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In Retirement

etting older is not a guarantee that you will stay married. Along with the freedom from yard work, fixing household problems and working, couples are rediscovering themselves and their partners.

Over dinner one evening, our friend looked at his wife and said, “I don’t know you in retirement.” My eyes grew wide and I happily expressed, “Wow, an honest man.” In truth, we never know our partner completely, and this is what keeps marriage exciting. We all laughed, but it was laughter over sharing a bittersweet truth.

I don’t know many people who aren’t looking forward to retirement.

Many of our friends have retired and they may talk about their trips, leisure golf games and weekends with the grandkids, but if you listen closely, you will also hear them talk about the difficulty of their transition.

Preparing for retirement involves taking small steps. Letting go of work is a huge step, and it doesn’t matter if you complained about your job every day; when it is gone you will feel a void. Grieving and Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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grief work is part of the transition of retirement. Many couples don’t prepare for retirement emotionally. Whenever you idealize a transition, no matter if it is a marriage, a new baby or retirement, you are sure to be disappointed. Couples need to reacquaint themselves with their partner and revitalize their marriage. In essence, no one really knows their partner completely and when the other partner is going through a transition along with you, navigating the relationship can be tricky.

Your marriage has to transition in a way it has not done before.

Prior to retirement your outlook or vision together is always the future.

During retirement, there is a heavy emphasis on the present. People become more aware of their mortality and the importance of living each day in the present. Developing a sense of exploration and curiosity is important, and actually helps predict how healthy you will be through your retirement, both physically and emotionally.

If you are on the verge of retirement, these suggestions may help you make the emotional transition as well as the physical ones of actually ceasing your employment:

• IT’S OK TO GRIEVE

Grieving is an important part of retirement, and it does happen whether you acknowledge it or not. It usually presents as sadness, anger or irritability. The more you can journal about how you feel or have a good friend—hopefully your spouse is a good listener—the easier it will be to get through the process.

• STAY ACTIVE

Physical activity has never been more important than in your retirement.

No matter what happens in your life, take 30 minutes each day to be active. Marriages improve with walks; there is no healthier way to begin conversation.

• BE INTIMATE

Keep intimacy with your partner in your retirement years. Couples who are more intimate have healthier hearts, minds and bodies. Date nights are not exclusive for the young. Keep them in your marriage ’til death do you part.

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FORM FRIENDSHIPS Make new friends and keep the old. The more social you are with other couples, the better your own marriage becomes. Other couples give us new thoughts, new reflections and help us think out of our own box. They also keep laughter in our life.

• TRY NEW THINGS

This sounds like a cliché, but try new things. It can be a new spiritual retreat, a new boating club, or a pet owners club and anything in between. When you try new things, you help the brain form new connections. If your brain ever needed new connections, it needs them in the senior years.

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SEPARATE INTERESTS Keep your own interests separate from your partner. The more interests you can bring to the relationship, the more the relationship is going to thrive. Also, the more open and accepting you can be of your partner— who is no longer in the mom or dad role—the more interesting and exciting your retirement can be. Kids may help stabilize a marriage, and work gets us in a routine—when those two roles are finished, the greatest role may be freedom; re-learning who we are and who we are married to.

Mary Jo Rapini is a Houston-based psychotherapist specializing in sex and relationships. In addition to being a speaker, author and TV personality, she shares her expert advice Tuesday mornings on Mix 96.5 and Friday mornings on Fox 26 Houston. maryjorapini.com

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26 Marx of distinction 29 “It’s Impossible” singer 30 Cries at a circus 32 Actress who played opposite Ben Affleck in “Gone Girl,” Rosamund ____ 33 Critics called this 2014 movie a “Moving 12 year epic” 36 This actress came to fame through the “Hunger Games” films, Jennifer ____ 39 “Goldmember” Dr. 40 Opening sound of an MGM film 41 “Electric Avenue” singer Grant 42 Calvin Johnson’s position in the NFL, abbr.

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by Robert Redford 6 Comics company that created Spiderman 7 Dr foe of 007 11 Over, poetically 13 Back of a boat 15 “Raiders of the Lost ____” 16 “Harry Potter and the ____’s Stone” 19 Rodeo rope 22 British bathroom 23 “That deaf, ____ and blind kid.....” from the Who song 24 Pal of Piglet 27 Star in “American Sniper” and main character in “Interstellar” 28 Watched 31 Enemy of Martin Luther King, in “Selma” 34 Parton of “Nine to Five” 35 “The ____ Lagoon” starring Brooke Shields 37 “Apocalypse ____” 38 Mercury or Saturn, but not Jupiter

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Online Living Facility Resources HOUSING: INFORMATION

This guide to informative websites should prove invaluable for increasing your knowledge about this important life-decision.

Online care giver support: agingcare.com Medicare: cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/MedicareGenInfo/index.html Medicaid: healthcare.gov/using-insurance/low-cost-care/medicaid/ Housing options: beta.helpguide.org/elder/senior_housing_residential_care_types.htm Continued Care: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/info-092010/ho_continuing_care_retirement_communities.html Cost of Assisted Living: assistedlivingtoday.com/p/assisted-living/ Home Care Services: beta.helpguide.org/elder/senior_services_living_home.htm Texas Attorney General guide lines: oag.state.tx.us/elder/select.shtml Steps for choosing senior housing: seniorhomes.com/p/independent-living-facilities/ How to tell if you need assisted living: agingcare.com/Articles/does-my-parent-need-assisted-living-139755.htm Housing Q&A: agingcare.com/Articles/Assisted-Living-questions-and-answers-137146.htm Assisted Living description: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/ info-09-2010/ho_assisted_living_weighing_the_options.html Facility checklist: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/info-102010/ho_assessing_housing_options2.html Care cost calculator: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/LTCC. html?intcmp=outbrain&obref=obinsite Cost in Texas: assistedlivingfacilities.org/directory/tx/ Paying for senior care: payingforseniorcare.com/ Shopper’s Guide to Long Term Care insurance – Texas: tdi.texas.gov/pubs/consumer/cb032.html Eldercare Locator: eldercare.gov Find Homes & services for the aging: leadingage.org/ Aging Services: aoa.gov

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= Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance = Memory Care/Dementia Services = Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation = Respite Care = On–site Hospice Services = On–site Home Health Services = On–site Physician Services

1 = Medicaid Accepted 2 = Medicare Accepted 3 = Private Insurance Accepted 4 = Private Pay Accepted 5 = Long–Term Care Insurance Accepted 6 = Veterans Benefits Accepted

A = Total beds in the facility, including non–participating or non–licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility

AUSTIN Austin Retirement and Nursing Center 6909 Burnet Lane 78757 512–452–5719 Map #15 Brodie Ranch Nursing & Rehab Center 2101 Frate Barker Road 78748 512–444–5627 Map #1 A=120 B=120 C=120 Brookdale Spicewood Springs 4401 Spicewood Springs Road 78759 512–253–7301 Map #4 Brookdale Westlake Hills 1034 Liberty Park Drive 78746 512–253–2887

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Gracy Woods Nursing Center 12021 Metric Boulevard 78758 512–228–3300

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Gracy Woods II Living Center 12042 Bittern Hollow 78758 512–730–2100

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Heartland Health Care Center 11406 Rustic Rock Drive 78750 512–335–5028

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Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center 2806 Real Street 78722 512–474–1411 Map #8 Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation 11020 Dessau Road 78754 512–873–2244 Map #3 Monte Siesta Nursing and Rehab LP 4501 Dudmar Drive 78735 512–892–1131 Map #11 Park Bend Health Center 2122 Park Bend Drive 78758 512–836–9777 A=124 B=124 C=102

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Querencia Barton Creek 2500 Barton Creek Boulevard 78735 512–610–9400 Map #13

Regency Village Care Center 6500 Brush Country Road 78749 512–892–5774 Map #14 Riverside Nursing and Rehab Center 6801 E Riverside Drive 78741 512–247–9000 Map #16 A=122 B=13 C=109 Senior Care of Onion Creek 1700 Onion Creek Pkwy 78748 512–291–4900 A=124 B=50 C=74 Senior Care of West Oaks 3200 W. Slaughter Lane 78748 512–282–0141 A=125 B=125 C=90

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

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Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 9801 South 1st Street 78748 512–292–3071 Map #18 Southwood Care Center 3759 Valley View Road 78704 512–443–3436

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Stonebriar Nursing and Rehab Center 110 East Live Oak 78704 512–444–3511 Map #20 Stonebridge Health Center 11127 Circle Drive 78736 512–288–8844 A=102 B=120 C=100 The Arbour At Westminster Manor 4100 Jackson Avenue 78731 512–454–4711

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Walnut Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation 3509 Rogge Lane 78723 512–926–20 70 Map #24 Windsor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Duval 5301 Duval Road 78727 512–345–1805

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= Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance = Memory Care/Dementia Services = Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation = Respite Care = On–site Hospice Services = On–site Home Health Services = On–site Physician Services

1 = Medicaid Accepted 2 = Medicare Accepted 3 = Private Insurance Accepted 4 = Private Pay Accepted 5 = Long–Term Care Insurance Accepted 6 = Veterans Benefits Accepted

A = Total beds in the facility, including non–participating or non–licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility

BASTROP Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 430 Old Austin Highway 78602 512–321–3527

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Bastrop Nursing Center 400 Old Austin Highway 78602 512–321–2529

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Silver Pines Nursing and Rehab LP 188 Old Austin Highway 78602 512–321–6220 Map #29 BERTRAM Bertram Nursing and Rehab Center 540 Highway 29 East 78605 512–355–2116 Map #30 BLANCO Live Oak Medical Center 618 Live Oak Street 78606 830–833–4567

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BURNET Oaks Nursing Center 507 West Jackson Street 78611 512–756–6044

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CEDAR PARK Cottonwood Creek Nursing and Rehab 1500 Cottonwood Creek Trail 78613 512–259–4259 Map #33 New Hope Manor 1623 West New Hope Drive 78613 512–259–3999 Map #34 Sagebrook Health & Rehab 901 Discovery Boulevard 78613 512–259–9993

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The Isle at Cedar Ridge 2200 South Lakeline Boulevard 78613 512–592–3090 Map #36

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DRIPPING SPRINGS Hill Country Care 1505 West Highway 290 78620 512–858–5624 Map #37 ELGIN Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1373 North Avenue C 78621 512–285–2457 Map #38 GEORGETOWN Estrella Oaks Rehab and Care Center 4011 Williams Drive 78628 512–868–2700 Map #39 Park Place Assisted Living 101 FM 971 78626 512–868–6275

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Park Place Care Center 121 Fm 971 78626 512–868–6200

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GRANGER Granger Villa 800 North Commerce Street 76530 512–859–2800 Map #42 KINGSLAND Kingsland Hills Care Center 3727 R.R. 1431 West 78639 325–388–4538

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KYLE Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehab 1640 Fairway 78640 512–268–1003 Map #45 LLANO Hill Country Healthcare Center 507 East Green Street 78643 325–247–4115

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Llano Nursing & Rehab Center 800 West Haynie 78643 325–247–4194

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Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center 1501 South Main Street 78644 512–398–2362 Map #50 LULING Hillcrest Manor Nursing and Rehab Center 208 Maple Street 78648 830–875–5219 Map #51 Luling Care Center 501 West Austin Street 78648 830–875–5628

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Oak Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation 1105 North Magnolia 78648 830–875–5606 Map #53 MANCHACA The Villa 2504 Bliss Spillar Road 78652 512–282–1144

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MARBLE FALLS Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation 1401 Max Copeland Drive 78654 830–693–0022 Map #55 PFLUGERVILLE Heatherwilde Assisted Living 401 South Heatherwilde Boulevard 78660 512–251–1640 Map #46 Pflugerville Care Center 521 South Heatherwilde Boulevard 78660 512–670–5800 Map #56 Pflugerville Nursing and Rehab Center 104 Rex Kerwin Court 78660 512–251–3915 Map #57 ROUND ROCK Bel Air at Teravista 4105 Teravista Club Drive 78665 512–310–3700 Map #58 A=112 B=86 C=26 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hearthstone Health Center 401 Oakwood Boulevard 78681 512–388–7494

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Park Valley Inn Health Center 17751 Park Valley Drive 78681 512–218–6000

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San Gabriel Rehab and Care Center 4100 College Park Drive 78665 512–334–8000 Map #62 Trinity Care Center 1000 East Main Street 78664 512–634–3000

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Wyoming Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care 7230 Wyoming Springs Drive 78681 512–765–7733 Map #70 SAN MARCOS Hays Nursing & Rehab Center 1900 Medical Parkway 78666 512–396–1888

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Regent Care Center of San Marcos 1351 Sadler 78666 512–805–5000 Map #65 A=174 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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LOCKHART Chisolm Trail Nursing and Rehab Center 107 North Medina 78644 512–398–5213 Map #49

San Marcos Rehab and Health Care Center 1600 North Interstate Highway 35 78666 512–353–5026 Map #66 SMITHVILLE Towers Nursing Home 907 Garwood 78957 512–237–4606

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

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

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20 Questions to Ask

WHEN LOOKING FOR A SKILLED NURSING 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. 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 resident’s 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 onsite?

17. Are they Medicare and/or Medicaid certified?

18. Is abuse prevention training and background checks a

requirement for all staff?

19. How often do residents get bathed?

20. What special services can be provided if needed, such as onsite

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

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W E ’ R E A LT U S H O S P I C E .

WE’RE HERE TO HELP.

YOU MAY NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HOSPICE IS, AND YOU MIGHT THINK YOU’LL NEVER NEED IT. WHILE WE HOPE THAT’S TRUE, WE’RE HERE TO HELP IF YOU NEED US.

IS HOSPICE A PLACE?

Hospice is a program, not a place. Hospice care is usually provided in the comfort of an individual’s home but can also be provided in any environment in which a person lives, includng a nursing home, assisted living facility or residential care facility.

IS HOSPICE ONLY FOR CANCER PATIENTS?

Hospice can be utilized with end-stage organ disease or with end-stage neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, dementia or stroke. We also care for patients who have congestive heart failure, chronic lung disease or other conditions.

WHEN SHOULD A DECISION ABOUT ENTERING A HOSPICE PROGRAM BE MADE, AND WHO SHOULD MAKE IT?

Any time during a life-limiting illness is an appropriate time to discuss care options, including hospice. By law, the decision belongs to the patient.

Understandably, many people are uncomfortable with the idea of stopping an aggressive effort to “beat” a disease. Altus Hospice staff members are highly sensitive to these concerns and are always available to discuss them with the patient, family and physician.

ABOUT ALTUS HOSPICE

Altus Hospice was established in Texas in 2007 and has been proudly serving Texans ever since. Our emphasis is on palliative care and quality of life.

Every effort is made to make the patient comfortable and fulfill their wishes. Our team is highly trained to provide patients and families with medical, practical, emotional and spiritual support.

To learn more about Altus Hospice, please call us at (512) 614-2851 or visit our website at altushospicecare.com.

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Celebrate Life.

Gift the Future.

LifeDonation.org is a new nonprofit organization for people who want to donate their bodies to science.

We connect donors to research and education facilities. We help people communicate their decision to loved ones and family members.

We help people fulfill their decisions to give gifts that last more than a lifetime.

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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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t’s important that you communicate your desires about how you want to be treated in your final days through documents that will help your family make decisions about your care, based on clearly expressed wishes.

If you do not have an Advanced Directive in place to let your family and medical personnel know your wishes, consider contacting an Elder Law Attorney to get one. Copies of an Advanced Directive Form can be found on the Internet as well.

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End-of-Life Planning National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703–837–1500 www.nhpco.org Caring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–658–8898 www.caringinfo.org Provides hospice care information; Connects consumers with hospice programs.

Furnishes state specific Advance Directive/Power of Attorney forms.

Funerals, Burial and Cremation Department of Veterans Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–827–1000 www.va.gov These services are free to veterans, spouses and their dependents.

Please call for benefits and assistance regarding burial and death.

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Final Planning Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Texas 512–480–0555 www.fcaambis.org The mission of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Texas, a nonprofit organization, is to help people make educated, practical choices that will meet their needs at the end of life.

Travis County Indigent Burial Services 512–854–4120 Provides assistance for those who have no resources to cover the cost of a burial.

Holy Cross Catholic Church – Basic Needs Assistance 512–472–3741 Bereavement counselors assist low-income families by providing the names of funeral homes that will work with them on low-cost funeral arrangements.

TCHHSVS Family Support Services Division 512–854–4120 Palm Square Community Center location provides assistance for indigent burials no cremations).

Federal Trade Commission 877–382–4357 ftc.gov Texas Department of Banking prepaid funerals) 877–276–5554 www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov Texas Funeral Service Commission 512–936–2474 Funeral Home Complaints tfsc.state.tx.us

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which is signed and acknowledged by the person who agrees to be responsible for the internment. A copy can be obtained at: www.tfsc.state.tx.us/consumer.php or contact the Legal Hotline for Texans at: 800–622–2520.

PROCEDURE WHEN THERE ARE NO WRITTEN DIRECTIONS Unless a decedent has left directions in writing for the disposition of the decedent’s remains as provided in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument signed and acknowledged by such person, the following persons, in the priority listed, have the right to control the disposition, including cremation, of the decedent’s remains, have a duty to inter the remains, and are liable for the reasonable cost of interment: 1). the person designated in a written instrument signed by the decedent; 2). the decedent’s surviving spouse; 3). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult children; 4). either one of the decedent’s surviving parents; 5). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult siblings or; 6). any adult person in the next degree of kinship in the order named by law to inherit the estate of the decedent.

A person listed in above has the right, duty, and liability provided by that subsection only if there is no person in a priority listed before the person. If there is no person with the duty to inter and: 1). an inquest is held, the person conducting the inquest shall inter the remains, and; 2). an inquest is not held, the county in which the death occurred shall inter the remains. Any dispute among any of the persons listed concerning their right to control the disposition, including cremation, of a decedent’s remains shall be resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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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 a surviving 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 800–772–1213 www.socialsecurity.gov

A (501c3) Organ Procurement Organization (OPOs) dedicated to educating and providing organ donation and recovery services to families wishing to donate and to those waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.

National Kidney Foundation Donor Family Council 800–622–9010 kidney.org National Marrow Donor Program 800–526–7809 www.marrow.org Write or call for information on how to become a bone-marrow donor.

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TO REPORT THE DEATH OF A SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARY

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) 804–782–4800 DONATION OF A BODY

Donor Programs If you are considering donating an organ here are some resources to assist you.

Blood Center 713–790–1200 800–355–7427

If you wish to donate for medical research, contact the nearest medical school.

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

Donate Life Texas 877–839–2755 www.donatelifetexas.org LifeGift 713–523–4438 800–633–6562 www.lifegift.org Volunteers educate the public through speaking engagements on organ donation.

The Living Bank 713–528–2971 800–528–2971 www.livingbank.org Registry and referral service for committing tissues, bones, or vital organs to transplantation or research.

Once organs or tissues are removed, the body is returned to the family.

Lone Star Lions Eye Bank 800–977–3937 www.lsleb.org Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) 512–459–4848 www.txorgansharing.org

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Final Planning Vital Records BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics 888–963–7111 www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs Local Registrars: Bastrop County (County Clerk) 512–332–7234 www.co.bastrop.tx.us Blanco County (County Clerk) 830–868–7357 www.co.blanco.tx.us Burnet County (County Clerk) 512–756–5406 www.burnetcountytexas.org Hays County (County Clerk) 512–393–7738 www.co.hays.tx.us Travis County (County Clerk) 512–854–9188 www.traviscountyclerk.org Williamson County (County Clerk) 512–943–1515 www.wilco.org Austin Bureau of Vital Statistics 512–972–4784 www.austintexas.gov

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.

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a birth or death record.

Fees charged for copies of birth and death certificates by the different county offices may vary slightly – contact your local office about cost for copies of Birth and Death Certificates.

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.

It is recommended that you get at least twelve copies of the certificate and notify anyone with whom the deceased had an account.

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 (for regular mail or walk-in service) range from $22–$30. This fee is non-refundable for records that are not located. Additional fees will apply for faxing and overnight services.

Deceased Identity Theft 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

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Grief Counseling Grief counseling can be provided by professionally trained individuals or self-help support groups. Many churches now have grief support ministries.

Hospice Austin 512–342–4700

Center For Grief And Loss 512–327–2286 Covenant Presbyterian Church 512–334–3003 Austin Center For Attitudinal Healing 512–327–1961 My Healing Place 512–472–7878 For The Love Of Christi 512–467–2600 Hospice Austin 512–342–4700

My Healing Place 512–472–7878

Hill County Memorial Hospital 210–997–1355

theravive www.theravive.com

Austin Christian Fellowship 512–381–5700

The Christi Center 512–467–2600

Gateway Church 512–837–2162

PHASES OF GRIEF The death of a loved one shakes the very foundation of your life. Grief has four distinct phases: 1). Shock and numbness 2). Yearning and searching: Survivors experience separation anxiety and cannot accept loss.

3). Disorganization and despair: Family members feel depressed and find it difficult to plan for the future or concentrate and focus on anything.

4). Reorganization

Hill Country Bible Church 512–331–5050

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 512–345–8314

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flag decedent’s number as inactive. Also notify your local passport office, if applicable.

• To remove the deceased name from direct marketing lists, register as Deceased: Do-Not-Contact Web site: www.dmaconsumers.org/ consumerassistance.html

Hope Lutheran Church 512–926–8574 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 512–472–8301 Westlake United Methodist 512–327–1335 Additional adult bereavement resources can be found at: www.compassionandchoices.org www.griefnet.org www.groww.org www.widownet.org

The Compassionate Friends of Georgetown 512–869–0077

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Helping Patients and Families to Choose the Best End-of-Life Care Option Provided by Houston Solari Hospice • Educate yourself on local hospices. Your doctor or local hospitals should be able to recommend hospice providers in your area. Be sure to take note whether the hospice providers you are considering also have inpatient hospice homes in the event that pain and symptoms become unmanageable and 24-hour care is needed.

• Contact the hospices. Compile a list of potential hospices to contact. Ask whether they are accredited, certified and licensed. If accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the hospice has sought accreditation and is committed to providing quality care. State health departments certify hospices, guaranteeing that the facility meets safety and health regulations.

Licensing requirements vary by state and are generally overseen by its respective health department.

• Ask for and check references. Ask for references from professionals, such as a hospital or community social workers. Talk with these people about their experiences. Also check with the Better Business Bureau or the State Attorney General’s office to find out whether any complaints or lawsuits have been filed against the hospices on your list.

• Inquire about a preliminary evaluation and plan of care. As part of a patient’s preliminary evaluation, a hospice should determine the types of services needed for the patient. The evaluation should contain what the patient can and can’t do for themselves, consultation with family physicians already providing the patient with medical treatment and consultation with family members.

• Discuss the treatment plan process. After the preliminary evaluation, the hospice should develop a treatment plan that is carefully created with the patient and family and given to all service providers to ensure smooth coordination of care. The plan of care should be clearly written, with copies given to all loved ones involved. The plan should list specific duties, work hours and days, and contact information for the hospice care supervisor. Inquire how frequently the plan is reviewed and updated to accommodate any changing needs.

• Learn about the hospice staff. Hospice patients are cared for by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, clergy, volunteers and therapists. Ask about the patient-to-caregiver ratios to make sure that the right amount of care is received.

Ask about the continuity of care to determine whether or not the patient will have the same caregivers. This insight can give an indication how satisfied the hospice staff is or if there is a high turnover rate.

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Understanding

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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 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 Caring Connections: www.caringinfo.org Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Below are area Hospice Agencies licensed by the State of Texas and listed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. n = Medicare s = Medicaid

AUSTIN A–Med Community Hospice 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd, #242S 78757 512–323–6500

New Century Hospice of Austin 9430 Research Blvd Bldg II #100 78759 512–342–8288 Gentiva Hospice Austin 4201 W Parmer Lane 78727 512–310–0214

Altus Hospice 11719 Bee Cave Road, Ste. 100 78738 Resolutions Hospice Austin 512–614–2851 n s 11825 Buckner Road 78726 AseraCare Hospice 512–343–5555 14205 Burnet Road, Suite 470 78728 River City Hospice 512–218–9890 13740 Research Blvd, Building V #4 78748 Buckner Hospice 512–292–4929 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Ste. 240 78754 Robinson Creek Hospice 512–873–8145 609 Castle Ridge Road, #300 78746 California Hospice 512–328–7606 3307 Northland Drive 78731 Silverado Hospice 512–206–4481 2088 E Ben White Blvd, Ste. 510 78759 Grace Hospice 512–827–6895 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd 78757 Texas Home Health Hospice 512–300–2100 3520 Executive Center Drive, #350 78731 Harbor Hospice 512–327–4194 1221 W Ben White Blvd, #A208 78704 Vistacare Hospice 512–443–7100 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd, #130W 78757 Health Sense Hospice 512–453–4144 5555 N. Lamar Blvd. #K-123 78751 512–900–2548 BASTROP Heart to Heart Hospice of Austin AseraCare Hospice 4009 Banister Lane, Ste 100 78704 1015 Main Street 78602 512–707–2600 512–308–9148 Hospice Austin 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, #100 78759 Resolutions Hospice Austin 507 Old Austin Highway 78602 512–342–4700 512–343–5555 Hospice Austin’s Christopher House Serenity Hospice 2820 E Martin Luther King Blvd 78702 475 Highway 71 W, Ste. A 78602 512–322–0747 512–985–6176 Hospice Compassus 3809 S 2nd Street, Ste. B-400 78704 512–462–0538

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Bethany Hospice 2913 Williams Drive, #320 78628 512–868–0505

Companion Care Angels 4406 Cierne Cove 78681 512–653–9800

Gentive Hospice Georgetown 2913 Williams Drive, #320 78628 512–868–0505

Hospice Compassus 1717 N IH 35, #130 78664 512–246–7127

Hospice Austin 102 W Morrow Street, #204 78626 512–863–8700

Oasis Hospice 1001 S Mays Street, #105C 78664 512–310–7800

Wesleyan Hospice 508 Leander Road 78626 512–863–8848

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Compassionate Care Hospice 102 Wonder World Drive, Ste. 307 78666 512–295–5333

New Century Hospice 451 E Central Texas Expy, Ste. C 76548 254–680–5500

Gentiva Hospice 1911 Corporate Drive, #104 78666 512–392–9138

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Heart To Heart Hospice 1340 Wonder World Drive #4202 78666 512–667–6816

Hospice Compassus 2210 E Central Texas Expy, Ste. 104 76543 WIMBERLEY 254–539–1055 NEW BRAUNFELS CIMA Hospice of Central Texas 300 Landa Street 78130 830–643–1971

Blue Bonnet Palliative Care 12111 Ranch Road 12, #114 78676 512–537–8950

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PFLUGERVILLE Trinity Dominion 15204 Spring Hill Lane 78660 512–934–7004

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Transportation Services Capital Metro’s......................................................512–474–1200 capmetro.org City of Austin Parks & Rec.......................................512–974–1464 Elgin Caregivers....................................................512–661–8294 Faith in Action Georgetown.....................................512–868–9544 H.A.N.D...............................................................512–477–3796 handaustin.org Hill Country Transit District.......................................800–791–9601 Northwest Rural Community Center...........................512–267–3245 Lakeway Service League.........................................512–261–3514 MetroAccess.........................................................512–852–7272 Senior Transportation Services..................................512–974–1461 Drive a Senior Transportation Program for clients 60+ Elgin.................................................................512–281–6065 North Central Austin.............................................512–453–2273 Northeast Austin..................................................512–459–1122 Northwest..........................................................512–250–5021 Round Rock/Pfugerville/North Austin......................512–310–1060 South Austin........................................................512–445–5552 Southwest Austin..................................................512–364–6501 West Austin........................................................512–472–6339 Taxis Austin Cab Company.............................................512–478–2222 CARTS.................................................................512–478–7433 Lone Star Cab Company.........................................512–836–4900 10/10 Taxi...........................................................512–444–1010 Yellow Cab...........................................................512–452–9999

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Air Transportation Acadian Air Med...................................................877–478–7433 Angel Flight..........................................................800–296–1217 Provides access to specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. • angel-flight.org

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Transportation Services

Angel Flight America..............................................877–621–7177 Free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community or national crisis. • angelflightamerica.org

AirLifeLine............................................................877–247–5433 Provides travel for those with financial needs who must travel for medical treatment • airlifeline.org

Corporate Angel Network, Inc. (CAN).......................866–328–1313 Finds free transportation (on corporate planes) for cancer patients who need medical treatment. Patients must be ambulatory. • corpangelnetwork.org

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EASTSIDE CAFE LEMOSA Courtesy of Eastside Cafe, Austin

Ingredients FOR SIMPLE SYRUP

8 ounces cane sugar 8 ounces spring water FOR FROZEN LEMONADE

7 ounces fresh lemon juice 7 ounces simple syrup 19 ounces spring water FOR RASPBERRY SYRUP

4 ounces fresh raspberries 1 ounce simple syrup FOR DRINK

4 ounces frozen lemonade 3 ounces Champagne raspberry syrup

Servings

2

Photography | Eastside Cafe

Directions FOR SIMPLE SYRUP

Boil ingredients, stir and store chilled.

FOR FROZEN LEMONADE

Mix ingredients. Pour into ice cube trays. Freeze. Frappe in a blender.

FOR RASPBERRY SYRUP

Puree in blender. Store chilled.

FOR DRINK

Pour frozen lemonade and Champagne into a glass. Top with drizzled raspberry syrup to taste.

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AUSTIN Alamo Recreation Center 2100 Alamo St 78722 512–974–5680

DRIPPING SPRINGS Hill Country Senior Citizens Activity Center 1310 Hwy 290 W 78620 512–858–4663

Conley–Guerro Senior Center 808 Nile St 78702 512–978–2660

GEORGETOWN Georgetown Recreational Center 1003 N Austin Ave 78626 512–930–3596

Metz Recreation Center 2407 Canterbury St 78702 512–478–8716 Palm Square Community Center 100 N IH–35, Suite 2000 78701 512–854–4120 Lamar Senior Activity Center 2874 Shoal Crest Ave 78705 512–474–5921 South Austin Senior Activity Center 3911 Manchaca Rd 78704 512–448–0787 BASTROP Bastrop Senior Center 1008 Water St 78602 512–303–0072 BLANCO Gem of the Hills Community Center 2233 U.S. Hwy 281 78606 830–833–2713 BUDA Onion Creek Senior Citizens 420 Bartons Crossing 78610 512–295–3413 BURNET Burnet Neighborhood Center 102 E Johnson St 78611 512–756–4334 CEDAR PARK Treasure of the Hills Senior Center 408 Ridgewood Dr 78613 512–331–6000

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Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center 2100 Scenic Dr 78626 512–863–5010 Stonehaven Senior Center 1704 Hart St 78626 512–863–5141 KILLEEN Lions Club Senior Center 1700 E Stan Schlueter Loop 76542 254–501–6399 Bob Gilmore Senior Center 2205 E Veteran Memorial Blvd 76543 254–699–1717 Senior Center Killeen Hill 916 Rev R A Abercrombie Dr 76543 254–699–8888 KYLE Kyle Area Senior Zone 101 S Burleson St 78640 512–504–3864 LOCKHART Lockhart Area Senior Citizen Activity Center 901 Bois D’ Arc 78644 512–398–6322 LULING Luling Senior Services Center 800 E Milam St 78648 830–875–5701 MANOR East Rural Community Center 600 W Carrie Manor St 78653 512–272–5561

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PFLUGERVILLE Pflugerville Community Center 15822 Foothill Farm Loop 78660 512–854-1530 Pflugerville Recreational Center 400 Immanuel Rd 78660 512–990–6350

San Marcos Senior Center 810 Arizona St 78666 512–392–2427 TAYLOR Switzer Senior Center 410 W 7th St 76574 512–352–5539 TEMPLE Sammons Community Center 2220 W Avenue D 76574 254–298–5403

RED ROCK Red Rock Community Center 114 Red Rock Road 78602 512–321–4222

WIMBERLEY Wimberley Senior Activities 14068 Ranch Rd 12 78676 512–847–2510

ROUND ROCK Alan R. Baca Senior Center 301 W Bagdad Ave 78664 512–218–5499

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Price Senior Center 222 W San Antonio St 78212 512–392–2900

MARBLE FALLS Marble Falls Senior Center 1200 7th St 78654 830–396–5611

SAN MARCOS Community Action Inc. of Central Texas 101 Uhland Rd, Suite107 78667 512–392–1161

Adult Day Care Centers s Individuals with Alzheimers/Memory Disorders currently accepted 6 Individuals with Alzheimers/Dementia accepted in early stages only n Only Individuals with HIV currently accepted Listed facilities provide transportation and serve breakfast and lunch, except as noted: u No meals provided t No Transportation provided ADULT DAY CARE ASSISTANCE Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Quality Reporting System.............................http://facilityquality.dhs.state.tx.us AUSTIN AGE’s Adult Day Center – Austin 3710 Cedar St 78705 512–458–6305 s Adult Daycare Center of Texas 4605 N Hwy 35 78722 512–808–3562 s

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

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arthritis.org

The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. As the proud recipient of the Senior Resource Guide’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Non-profit, we lead the fight for the arthritis community.

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We’re Here To

The mission of the Capital Area Parkinson’s Society is to address the needs of persons with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, and the public, by providing education, current information regarding research and resources, social interaction, emotional support, and opportunities for physical activities and exercise.

Visit our website for resources and a list of local support groups.

512-371-3373 capitalareaparkinsons.org

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AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF CENTRAL TEXAS A partner agency of the Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center

Your Point of Access for Information and Assistance *Long-Term Care Planning & Options Counseling *Medicaid and other Federal/State Benefits *Medicare and Medicare Supplemental Insurance Counseling *State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) *Caregiver Services, Supports, Education & Training *Information, Referral and Assistance *Evidenced Based Programs *Veterans Directed Home and Community-Based Services *Community Care Transitions Program *Ombudsman Program

A non-profit agency offering information and supportive services to individuals age 60 and older, their family members and/or caregivers who reside in the Central Texas counties of: Bell – Coryell – Hamilton – Lampasas – Milam – Mills – San Saba 2180 North Main, Belton, TX 855.937.2372 or 254.770.2330 www.centexaaa.com The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas, a program of the Central Texas Council of Governments, is funded in part by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

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PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF THE OLDER INDIVIDUAL IN THE CAPITAL AREA Services Available on a short-term basis at no charge to individuals age 60 and older and their caregivers.

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Information, Referral & Assistance : Unbiased information about region-wide resources available to seniors

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Benefits Counseling: Information and Counseling about government benefits programs, primarily Medicare.

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Ombudsman Program: Advocates, specially trained and certified, for seniors living in nursing or assisted living facilities.

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Care Coordination: Assessment of needs and resources by a Care Coordinator to link clients to in -home resources.

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Caregiver Support: Support for family members who are caring for older individuals, arrangement of services to support the caregiver, assistance in making long -range caregiving plan.

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Health and Wellness: Evidence-based programs that promote healthy aging, such as Caregiver Stress -Busting program and A Matter of Balance™ Fall prevention programs.

Serving Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis and Williamson Counties A Program of the Capital Area Council of Governments Funded in part by the Department of Aging and Disability Services

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Meals on Wheels and More provides free, life-sustaining services to homebound older adults in Central Texas. We have flexible volunteer opportunities across the Austin-Round Rock area.

Those opportunities include:

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Become a Meals on Wheels and More Volunteer!

• Lunchtime meal deliveries • Assisting clients with grocery shopping • Assisting with our free respite care program for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia • Transporting clients’ pets to vet visits

Visit us at www.mealsonwheelsandmore.org or call us at 512-476-6325 for more information about becoming a volunteer or to learn more about our services.

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Need Help Finding Resources or Long-Term Care Services?

The Aging & Disability Resource Center offers assistance to those who are aging or have a disability and to their families and caregivers. Helping you understand and connect with services and support is our goal.

Speak with a trained professional about: 路 In-Home Support Services 路 Home and Congregate Meal Programs 路 Housing and Respite Care Options 路 Benefit Programs: Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, LIS,MSP Call Toll Free 855-937-2372 or Visit Us at 6800 Burleson Road, Bldg. 310 Suite 165, Austin, Texas 78744

www.aaacap.org Serving Bastrop-Blanco-Burnet-Caldwell-Fayette-Hays-Lee-Llano-Travis-Williamson Counties Partially funded by the Texas Department of Aging Disability Services

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DEDICATED TO SERVING SENIORS

The Austin Senior Resource Alliance is devoted to making seniors’ lives easier, happier and healthier. From downsizing the family home or determining where to live next, to answering questions about long term health insurance and care provided in the home.

ASRA Professionals Ready to Help!

Be Well MD | Capital Home Health | Connect Hearing Cummings Realty Associates | Georgetown Mortgage | Heavenly Care Moving John Levy, Attorney at Law | Senior Resource Guide Texas Senior Living Locators | The Compassionate Planning Team

DON’T WORRY. WE CAN HELP. 512-937-2772 | www.austinseniorresourcealliance.com

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ANIMAL RESCUE/PET ADOPTION Humane Society of Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–646–7387 Austin Animal Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–978–0500 petfinder.com/shelters/tx514.html CASE MANAGEMENT Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–916–6065 capcog.org Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855–937–2372 centexaaa.com AGE of Central Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–451–4611 ageofcentraltx.org Family Eldercare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–483–3553 familyeldercare.org Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–250–1043 shalomaustin.org Meals on Wheels and More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–476–6325 mowam.org National Association of Professional Geriatric Case Managers (NAMPGCM) caremanager.org DISABILITIES Information and Referral for Those with Disabilities The Boulevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763–381–5625 blvd.com Online resource directory of products and services for the physically challenged Disability Assistance of Central Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–834–1827 Austin Resource Center for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–832–6349 Austin Main Office Austin Resource Center for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–396–5790 San Marcos Austin Resource Center for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–828–4624 Round Rock Heart of Central Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254–933–7487 hoctilc.org DONATIONS Blood Blood Center of Central Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–206–1266 Computers and Equipment Age of Central Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–451–4611 Computer classes for seniors • ageofcentraltx.org

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Tissue Centers of Central Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–206–1266 inyourhands.org DRIVER SAFETY RESOURCES AARP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aarpdriversafety.org The AARP Driver Safety Program offers local classes for drivers age 50 and over.

Courses cover many topics related to being an older driver such as traffic rules, staying flexible, and medications.

Adaptive Driving Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stdavidsrehab.com St. Davids Rehabilitation Center offers a comprehensive driver evaluation and training program for people who experience medical or age related difficulties that hamper the ability to drive a vehicle.

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202–638–5944 aaafoundation.org If you are unsure of your ability to drive safely, you can measure your driving skills by doing a self- assessment. • seniordrivers.org Driving Decisions Workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . um-saferdriving.org The University of Michigan developed a 478 page workbook to help older drivers evaluate their ability to drive safely.

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Drive a Senior Northwest/West Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–472–6339 Round Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–310–1060 Information about CarFit programs available in the Austin metropolitan area volunteerdriving.com • driveasenior.net Adjusting Your Vehicle Proper adjustment of seats, mirrors, headrests, and steering wheel can help keep you driving safely. • car-fit.org Family Conversations with Older Drivers The Hartford insurance company and the MIT Age Lab developed a guide to help families have productive and caring conversations with older adults about driving safety. • thehartford.com/mature-market-excellence/publications-on-aging Tools to help make informed decisions about elderly drivers This is a comprehensive online source for driving assessments and resources. elderlydrivingassessments.com National Center on Senior Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866–528–6278 Information and resources for older drivers and for caregivers who provide transportation for older adults. • seniortransportation.net ELDER ABUSE Texas Department of Family and Protective Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–252–5400 dfps.state.tx.us • to make a report online go to www.txabusehotline.org Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–458–9858 dads.state.tx.us SafePlace (sexual or domestic abuse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–267–7233 safeplace.org Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Emergency & Disaster Services The Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–476–1111 Austin Shelter for Women & Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–933–0600 Emergency Financial Assistance City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development. . 512–974–3100 Baptist Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–478–7243 Legal Aid of Central Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–447–7707 Travis County Family Support Services Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–267–3245 Home Repairs – Low Income Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office. . . . . . 512–974–3100 Travis County Family Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–854–4100 Austin Habitat For Humanity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–472–8788 x100 Meals on Wheels and More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–476–6325 mealsonwheelsandmore.org Texas Ramp Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . texasramps.org Austin Area Urban League. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–478–7176 main.org/services/aaul HOUSING ASSISTANCE Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–477–4488 The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–974–3100 Travis County Corporations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–854–9116 HOUSING FOR THE DISABLED U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–477–4488 hud.gov/apps/section8 Heart of Central Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254–933–7487 hoctilc.org LEGAL ASSISTANCE Advanced Directives for Health Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–880–1300 ext 1341 Advocacy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–880–0821 No charge for the disabled Family Law Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–777–3247 Domestic abuse, family law only Legal Hotline for Texans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–622–2520 tlsc.org

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Texas Legal Services Center and Pro Bono Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212–760–2554 TexasLawHelp.org MEAL ASSISTANCE Food Pantries To find the nearest Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Statewide search for food assistance Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–476–6325 Hope Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–420–0710 Green Corn Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–249–3171 Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–863–5010 Tyler ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–989–8664 Caritas of Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–479–4610 Capital Area Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–282–2111 Post Road Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–854–9130

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Justice in Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202–289–6976 justiceinaging.org

SENIOR ADVOCACY ADAPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–442–0252 adaptoftexas.org Coalition of Texans with Disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–478–3366 txdisabilities.org Texas Impact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–472–3903 texasimpact.org SENIOR FRAUD Attorney General of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–252–8011 oag.state.tx.us/elder/ Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–447–8477 Texas State Securities Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–305–8300 ssb.state.tx.us • TexasInvestorEd.org (investor education) • 888–663–0009 Provides free and confidential background checks on registered investment advisors and brokers. TSSB is the regulatory and enforcement agency for the investment securities market in Texas. also provides investor education and awareness.

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SENIOR REFERRALS Elder Care Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–677–1116 eldercare.gov Epilepsy Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–332–1000 epilepsyfoundation.org Federal Information Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–688–9889 Hospice Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–658–8898 nhpco.org CarePatrol Senior Care Referrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866–560–5656 Allways Care Referral Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–451–4870 STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES Attorney General of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–252–8011 oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml • Senior Protection Programs Food & Drug Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888–463–6332 fda.gov Reports safety warnings and recalls for products regulated by the FDA. Medicare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–633–4227 medicare.gov Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–447–8477 National Active and Retired Federal Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703–838–7785 narfe.org National Alliance for Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301–718–8444 caregiving.org National DO NOT CALL Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888–382–1222 ftc.gov • www.donotcall.gov National Institute on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301–496–1752 nia.nih.gov Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–772–1213 socialsecurity.gov Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–252–5400 dfps.state.tx.us/adult_protection • Report Elder Abuse Texas Commission for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–628–5115 dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired Texas Department on Aging Information and Referral Hotline, Austin. . . 800–252–9240 Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–252–9240 dads.state.tx.us • Find and compare Texas Living Facilities; file complaints Texas Health and Human Services Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888–834–7406 Ombudsman Customer Assistance Provides direct grant benefits to individuals with disabilities to purchase services

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Texas Information and Referral Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 helpintexas.com Information and referral specialists direct callers to Texas community resources.

Texas Poison Center Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–222–1222 poisoncontrol.org SUPPORT GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS American Diabetes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–472–9838 American Lung Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–467–6753 American Heart Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–338–2400 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–250–1043 Travis Association for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–442–2329 AARP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888–687–2277 Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–444–0071 austinaa.org

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–500–4266 (DADS, DARS, DFPS, SHS) hhsc.state.tx.us • Blind; rehab; disability; hearing services

ALS Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–782–4747 alsa.org Alzheimer’s Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–454–5476 Alz.org/texascapital/ 800–272–3900 American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–919–1800 American Geriatrics Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212–308–1414 americangeriatric.org Arthritis Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–442–6653 United Way Greater Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–472–6267 Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–916–6062 Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–447–2272 Multiple Sclerosis Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–344–4867 nationalmssociety.org National Family Caregiver Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202–454–3970 caregiveraction.org National Federation for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410–659–9314 nfb.org National Hispanic Council on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202–347–9733 nhcoa.org Seton Behavioral Health-Generations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–324–2039 seton.net/behavioralhealth TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE Foundation Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–610–7374 foundcom.org

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UTILITY ASSISTANCE Baptist Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–478–7243 Legal Aid of Central Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–447–7707 Advocacy Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–281–4180 Saint Austin Catholic Parish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–447–9471 Lifeline Texas – Light up Texas Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866–454–8387 Low income assistance with telephone and electricity WEBSITES Area Code Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . whitepages.com/maps Ask Noah About: Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noah–health.org/en/healthy/aging Carepathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . carepathways.com Elder Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . elderweb.com ElderCare Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ec–online.net Families USA – updates on national health care policy . . . . . . . . . . . familiesusa.org FTC’s Identity Theft Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft Gulf Coast Blood Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . giveblood.org Independent Living Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . independentliving.com Internet Senior Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . internetseniorsuccess.com/seniorsites.htm Live Well, Live Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . asaging.org/cdc/HealthWord.cfm MayoClinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mayoclinic.com Medscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . medscape.com National Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ncoa.org National Library of Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nlm.nih.gov/nlmhome.html Research your family tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . learnwebskills.com/family/intro.html Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . recipegoldmine.com SeniorNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seniornet.org Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ssa.gov Talking Book Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . texastalkingbooks.org Third Age.Com – 701 Special Sites for Third Agers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . thirdage.com U Compare Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ucomparehealthcare.com UTMB Stark Diabeties Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . umtbhealth.com World Health Net Longevity, Life Expectancy, and Anti–Aging Meds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . worldhealth.net Write a Senior Citizen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . writeseniors.com

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ADVERTISERS INDEX AGE of Central Texas................................. See Ad for Numbers................... 149 Altus Hospice........................................... 512–614–2851........................ 120 Alzheimer’s Association............................... 800–272–3900........................ 104 Assisted Residential Retirement of Texas........ 512–960–2325...................... 3, 90 Austin Senior Resource Alliance.................... 512–937–2772........................ 150 Autumn Leaves......................................... 888–662–8886.................... 97, 98 Bel Air at Teravista – Cantex........................ 512–720–8642........................ 116 Central Texas Medical Center...................... 512–353–8979.......................... 58 Cyndi Cummings – SRES Realtor.................. 512–423–6782.......................... 25 ElderPeace Partners................................... 512–454–6542.......................... 35 Family Care Home Health........................... 254–554–4049.......................... 62 Functional Health Associates........................ 713–810–4342.......................... 40 H-E-B Pharmacy....................................... See Website for Numbers........ 46, 47 HealthSouth Rehab Hospital of Austin............ 512–479–3551.......................... 61 John S. Levy, Attorney–at–Law..................... 512–461–8622...................... 2, 33 LifeDonation.org........................................ 832–941–5433........................ 121 Meals on Wheels and More....................... 512–476–6325........................ 147 Oasis Senior Advisors................................ 512–800–1469...................... 1, 64 Ocean’s Behavioral Hospital San Marcos...... 512–353–0194.......................... 59 Regent Care Center................................... 512–805–5000........................ 117 Riva Ridge Memory Care........................... 512–259–1330.......................... 99 Silverado Senior Living............................... 866–812–7713.......................... 99 Skye Senior Living..................................... 855–512–SKYE........................... 78 Texas Dept of Aging & Disabilities................ 800–252–2412........................ 145 The Legacy at Crystal Falls.......................... 512–487–7049.......................... 91 Village on the Park Onion Creek.................. 512–280–5500.......................... 78 Walgreens............................................... 800–925–0141........................ 161 Well Beyond Care.................................... 844–492–2273.......................... 65 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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