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SOCIAL WORKERS LINK OLDER ADULTS with services that help them live independently and with dignity, thereby maximizing their quality of life and participation in society.

Social work with older adults focuses on the physical, psychological, social, and economic aspects of daily living.

For more information on how social workers help older adults and to find a social worker near you go to www.helpstartshere.org. And watch this NASW Foundation video that offers one example of how social workers can help older adults live life to the fullest: http://bit.ly/2ruJ37z.

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Color Coded Sections DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE

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

TREATMENT & PREVENTION

medical supplies & equipment, medication assistance, pharmacies, nutrition, hearing, vision, dental, physicians, mental health, plastic surgeons, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, cancer treatment facilities, medical clinics

HOUSING

independent/retirement, assisted living, skilled nursing, personal care homes, continuing care, licensed Alzheimer’s, lawn services, remodelers, CSHP/SRES Realtors, home repairs, furniture, security systems, builders

FINAL PLANNING

hospice, funeral services, monuments, cremation services

RELAX & RESTORE

massage therapy, books, travel, dining, professional services, pets

LEGAL & FINANCIAL

financial planners, elder law attorneys, reverse mortgage specialists, financial institutions

TRANSPORTATION

free, low cost, medical & non-medical, medical-aircraft

NON-PROFITS & SENIOR SERVICES non-profits, state agencies, referral services

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How to use the Senior Resource Guide

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Start with the Table of Contents to locate the business, product or service you are looking for. Examples of businesses, products and services included in each section are shown on the adjacent page.

Sections in the Table of Contents are Color Coded to match the page tabs throughout the publication.

Go directly to the Section or Page Number

Special Features Informative Articles

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Tips and Tidbits Brain Games Recipes Local, State and Federal Resource Listings Page for Taking Notes Advertisers Index with Phone Numbers SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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

DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE 13 AbetLife Home Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 25 A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. . . . . 12, Back Cover What Level of Care is Right for You? . . . . . . . . 14 Home Care vs. Home Health Care. . . . . . . . . 16 Need Long-term Care? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Long–Distance Caregiving Checklist. . . . . . . . . 20 Help for Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Help for Veterans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Adult Day Care Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

TREATMENT & PREVENTION 31 Medical Equipment Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Medication & Medical Services . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Diabetes Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Hearing

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Hearing & Deaf Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-50 Vision

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Vision Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51 Dental

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What Level of Care is Right for You explains different care options as we age. Find them on page 14.

Doctors

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Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc. . . . . . . . . . . 57 House Call Physicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Mental Health

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What Type of Mental Health Professional Is Right for You?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Medical Centers & Rehabilitation

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Texas Oncology. . . . . . . . . 63, Inside Back Cover Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals. . 64-65 20 Questions to Ask provides a quick list of important things to ask when searching for senior housing. Find them on pages 82 and 94.

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HOUSING

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

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Continuing Care

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities . . . . . 73 Independent & Retirement

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Park Creek Independent Living. . Inside Front Cover Making the Right Senior Housing Choice . . . . . 74 Independent & Retirement Communities. . . . . 80-81 Assisted Living

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20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living. . . . . . . . 82 Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living . . . . . 84 Fall Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Assisted Living Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . 88-89 Memory Care

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Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication. . . 90 Memory Care Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . 92-93 Skilled Nursing/Rehab

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Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication are on page 90.

20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing. . . . . . . 94 Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities . . . . . . . . . . 98-99

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FINAL PLANNING 101 Preparing & Presenting a Eulogy. . . . . . . . . . 100 Final Planning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-106 Understanding Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Hospices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112-113

RELAX & RESTORE 115 LEGAL & FINANCIAL 123 5 Must–Have Legal Documents. . . . . . . . . . . 128

TRANSPORTATION 131 Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate. . 130 Transportation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132-133 Over 65 Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134-135

NON-PROFITS & SENIOR SERVICES 137 National Association of Social Workers. . . 3, 145 Non-Profits/Senior Services. . . . . . . . . . 146-157

SPECIAL FEATURES Page for Taking Notes . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 160 Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 108, 141

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

See page 130.

Notes

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Where We Cover North Edition Bryan College Station

Navasota

Brenham Hempstead

Waller

Bellville

Sealy Columbus

Southwest Edition

Southeast Edition

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From the Publisher

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

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

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

Here’s to your quest!

CONT R I B UT OR S Mayo Clinic, NIHSeniorHealth.gov, Jeff Carmack, Mark Carlson, M.D., John B. Earthman, The American Elder Care Research Organization ART DIRECTION/GRAPHIC PRODUCTION Tom Kircher S ALE S Alex Dean – Director of Business Development RJ Gibbs – Senior Account Manager M AR KE T I NG Jennifer Dean Stavert – Director of Marketing Winona Vo – Senior Marketing Executive Megan Medlin – Event + Outreach Marketing Executive DI S T R I B UT I ON Brian Stavert – Manager Myles Moore – Senior Distribution Executive CH I E F E XE CUT I V E OF F I CE R Terry Dean P R E S I DE NT Karyn Dean

Senior Resource Guide is published semi-annually for three regions of the Greater Houston area by: SRG Services, Inc. 77 Sugar Creek Center Boulevard, Suite 600 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 281–277–2333 SRGserv.com North Edition: Spring/Summer 2019 ©2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some may provide special security measures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is home health care?

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

What is home care?

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

Will my insurance cover the costs?

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

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Need Long-term Care?

by JEFF CARMACK | Texas Health and Human Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Long-Distance Caregiving Checklist Here are a few items to keep in mind during your next visit.

• Attend a doctor’s appointment with your parent to find out current health status and concerns.

• Check with the pharmacy to make sure your parent is getting all his or her prescriptions filled and on a timely basis.

• Kitchen check-up. Make sure to report any weight loss to the doctor as it can also be a sign of something more serious. Check the refrigerator to make sure there is ample food or for outdated food.

• Assess driving ability.

• Meet your parents’ neighbors and close friends and get their phone numbers, and provide your emergency contact.

• Discuss your parents’ wishes for health care and finances in case they are unable to make those decisions in the future.

• Gather a list of trustworthy, reputable eldercare and related resources in the community.

• Get copies of your parent’s insurance card(s), physicians’ names and phone numbers, key contacts and medical history.

• Do a safety evaluation of the home.

• Consider a personal emergency response system.

Long Distance Caregiving: Planning For the Future Here are some primary areas where aging parents often need help.

• Medication Management • Meal Preparation.

• Transportation • Declining mobility or health • Memory problems • Household Deficiencies

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Chronic disease affects millions of people, placing a significant burden on the individual as well as the healthcare system.

The Area Agency on Aging provides proven programs that will empower people to manage their own care and improve their quality of life. All programming is FREE. Space is limited.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshops are designed to help participants learn how chronic health conditions affect their lives and then gain the confidence to manage their symptoms. These are small group workshops, interactive, and lead by trained and certified leaders. This workshop meets weekly for six weeks. Sessions run between 2 and 2 ½ hours. Other workshops include Chronic Pain Self-Management and Diabetes Self-Management. *Chronic Pain includes the Moving Easy Program.

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Health Education and Caregiver Workshops

A Matter of Balance Workshop is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Learn practical coping strategies, as well as balance and strength movements, to take more control of your life.

This workshop has eight sessions with the option of meeting once or twice per week. Sessions run between 2 and 2 ½ hours.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention teaches Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health program. This workshop helps to relieve arthritis pain and improve balance to reduce the risk for falls. It has also been approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as well as arthritis foundations from around the world. This workshop meets twice a week for eight weeks.

Sessions run one hour.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a self-care education program for family caregivers to improve self-care behaviors, management of emotions, selfefficacy, and use of community resources. This workshop meets weekly for six weeks. Sessions run between 2 and 2 ½ hours.

To see a workshop schedule or to register, call Outreach Coordinator Amy Comer at 832-681-2575 or online at http://www.h-gac.com/human-services/aging/ and click on “Health Education and Caregiver Workshops.”

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Help for Caregivers Caregiver information, research, education, services and advocacy AARP • aarp.org • 888–687–2277 AgingCare.com Alzheimer’s Association • alz.org/care • 800–272–3900 American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging • abanet.org/aging ARCH National Respite Network • archrespite.org • 703–256–2084 Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area • h-gac.com • 713–627–3200 Assisted Living Research Institute • assistedliving.org • 800–622–3915 Care Connection Aging and Disability Resource Center careconnection.org • 877–393–1090 Caregiver Action Network • caregiveraction.org • 202–454–3970 Caregiver Resource Network • caregiverresource.net • 888–456–5664 Family Caregiver Alliance • caregiver.org • 800–445–8106 Harris County Area Agency on Aging • houstontx.gov/health/Aging • 713–837–0311 HELPGUIDE.org • helpguide.org LeadingAge • leadingage.org • 202–788–2242 National Alliance for Caregiving • caregiving.org • 301–718–8444 National Caregivers Library • caregiverslibrary.org • 804–327–1111 Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services • hhs.texas.gov • 855–937–2372 Today’s Caregiver • caregiver.com • 800–829–2734 USA.gov • usa.gov • 844–872–4681

Caregiver Training Alzheimer’s Association • alz.org • 800–272–3900 Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area • h-gac.com • 800–437–7396 Care Connection Aging and Disability Resource Center careconnection.org • 877–393–1090 Caregiverlist • caregiverlist.com • 312–669–8821 CFHED • caregivertraining.org • 877–747–1542 Harris County Area Agency on Aging houstontx.gov/health/Aging • 832–393–4301 Red Cross • redcross.org

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GOLDEN MILK Courtesy of mentalhealthfood.net

Many current studies are looking into turmeric to treat a whole host of health problems. Turmeric has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anticancer, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic and neuroprotective properties. Help reduce anxiety and cozy up with a delicious cup of Golden Milk.

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small piece of ginger root or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

2 cups almond milk

small pinch of black pepper

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You deserve the very best ...

Abet Life takes a passionate approach to providing quality home health care. Our name comes from our desire to encourage and help you in your health care needs.

Our committed staff is ready to provide you with service and care to help you to recover from injury/wound care, surgeries, and/or other health problems, under the care of a professionally trained team of nurses, nursing aides and therapists in the comfort of your home.

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Help for Veterans Clinics Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic • 409–981–8550 Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic • 936–522–4000 Galveston VA Outpatient Clinic • 409–761–3200 Katy VA Outpatient Clinic • 281–578–4600 Lake Jackson VA Outpatient Clinic • 979–230–4852 Richmond VA Outpatient Clinic • 832–595–7700 Texas City VA Outpatient Clinic • 409–986–2900 Tomball Outpatient Clinic • 281–516–1505 Financial Aid Catholic Charities • 713–237–8881 Impact a Hero • impactahero.org Horizon Outreach • horizonoutreach.org • 713–467–4966 Texas VFW Foundation • texasvfw.org Funeral and Burial Assistance Department of Veterans Affairs • www.va.gov • 800–827–1000 Gold Star Wives of America • goldstarwives.org Government Headstone or Markers • www.va.gov • 800–827–1000 Military Funeral Honors • militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil VA Houston National Veterans Cemetery • www.cem.va.gov • 281–447–8686 Help Lines Caregivers Support Line • 855–260–3274 South Texas Veterans Health Care System • 888–686–6350 Nurses answering health questions Veterans Crisis Line • veteranscrisisline.net • 800–273–8255 Veterans Free Live Chat and Legal Hotline • 800–622–2520 - Option 2 United Way of Houston • unitedwayhouston.org • 713–957–4357 Legal Lone Star Lawyers for Lone Star Veterans, Lone Star Legal Aid • probono.net 254–756–7944 NVLSP • nvlsp.org • 202–265–8305 Texas Law Help • texaslawhelp.org/veterans Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans • texasbar.com/veterans Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP) • tlsc.org • 800–622–2520 Veteran Legal Initiative • hba.org/services/veterans–legal–initiative • 713–333–8387

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Services Assisted Living Research Institute • assistedliving.org • 800–622–3915 Assisted living options and benefits.

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Filling The Gap Adult Day Care 2115 Cypress Landing Drive 77090 832–286–1242

Garden Oaks Adult Activity Center 905 W 34th Street 77018 713–868–1515

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Medical Equipment Assistance Brazoria Lions Club................................................979–233–1047 Medical equipment to loan • e-clubhouse.org/sites/brazoriatx/ Disabled Parking Application...................................888–368–4689 Permanent disabled person placards are valid for four years and temporarily disabled person placards are valid for no more than six months. Applications may be obtained from the Internet. • www.tx.dmv.gov

Living Hope Wheelchair Association.........................281–764–6251 lhwassociation.org 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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Adult Safety Net Program (vaccinations) 800–252–9152 dshs.texas.gov/ASN Brazoria County Indigent Health Care Program Angleton 979–864–1884 Alvin 281–585–3024 brazoriacountytx.gov/departments/ health–department Catholic Health Initiatives 303–298–9100 CHI St. Luke’s Health – Brazosport 979–299–2882 CHI St. Joseph’s Health 979–776–4930 catholichealthinitiatives.org

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Council of Citizens with Low Vision International.......800–733–2258 Glaucoma Research Foundation..............................800–826–6693 glaucoma.org

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National Association for Visually Handicapped.........212–889–3141 navh.org

The Glaucoma Foundation.....................................212–285–0080 glaucomafoundation.org

Free, Low Fee or Sliding Scale Area Agency on Aging – Harris County...................832–393–4301 60+, eye exam and glasses • houstontx.gov Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST) Program..................................................800–628–5115 Department of Texas Health and Human Services • hhs.texas.gov Casa de Amigos Health Center...............................713–222–2272 harrishealth.org Christian Community Service Center........................713–871–9741 Call for available dates and to verify eligibility • ccschouston.org ECHOS................................................................713–270–0369 echos–houston.org EyeCare America..................................................877–887–6327 eyecareamerica.org Harris Health System.............................................713–556–6509 harrishealth.org Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM)..............281–446–3663 haamministries.org In–Focus Vision Stations.........................................866–398–7525 infocusonline.org Legacy Community Health Center............................713–830–3000 legacycommunityhealth.org

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Ministry Assistance of Near NW Alliance................713–682–7556 Mission Cataract USA............................................555–797–1629 missioncataractUSA.org Mission Greenspoint..............................................281–872–1422 missiongreenspoint.org Ophthalmologists Referrals (65+).............................800–222–3937 Prevent Blindness Texas..........................................713–526–2559 The Lighthouse of Houston......................................713–527–9561 houstonlighthouse.org VISION USA........................................................800–766–4466 aoa.org/visionusa.xml Low Vision Products Enhanced Vision...................................................888–811–3161 enhancedvision.com/low–vision–products.html

TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Vision

Vision screenings; will refer out for glasses; sliding scale down to zero if needed

Donations – Eyeglasses The Lions Eye Bank of Texas....................................713–798–5545 House Call Eye Physicians Home Eye Doc......................................................281–841–2723 homeeyedoc.com Mobile Eye Institute...............................................713–743–2659 opt.uh.edu Organization databases – low vision services, state or local area: American Association of the Deaf–Blind...................301–495–4403 aadb.org American Council of the Blind.................................800–424–8666 acb.org National Council of State Agencies for the Blind ncsab.org National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 202–707–5100 loc.gov/nls/ VisionAware.......................................................... visionaware.org VisionServe Alliance..............................................314–961–8235 visionservealliance.org SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Dental

Dental Services Free Services ECHOS................................................................713–270–0369 Provided by the UT Dental Branch mobile van: simple procedures only; waiting list; call ahead • echos–houston.org

Harris County Area Agency on Aging......................832–393–4301 60+, includes dentures; one year waiting list; services based on availability

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Second Mile – Fort Bend County.............................281–261–9199 Low, Flat Fee or Sliding Scale Access Health – Fort Bend......................................281–969–1838 Bering Dental Clinic (HIV positive only)......................713–529–6071 Central Care CHC – Riverside..................... 713–831–9654 x3315 Denver Harbor Community Health Center.................713–674–3326 El Centro de Corazón – Eastwood Clinic..................713–926–6229 Good Neighbor Health Care Center........................713–529–3597 Harris Health System.............................................713–566–6509 Payment plan can be arranged; Call for locations • harrishealth.org HOPE Clinic – Alvin..............................................281–331–3288 Basic and emergency care; must be screened for eligibility; appointments are limited • hope–clinic.org

Ibn Sina Foundation Community Clinic.....................281–438–7462 Service to all ethnic groups • ibnsinafoundation.org Interfaith Community Clinic.....................................281–364–7889 interfaithcommunityclinic.org Legacy Community Health Center............................832–548–5000 Lone Star Community Health Center.........................936–523–5292 lonestarfamily.org 54

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Pasadena Community Health Center .......................713–554–1091 San Jose Clinic.....................................................713–228–9411 sanjoseclinic.org School of Dentistry................................................713–486–4000 Procedures by supervised students during school semesters only; emergency care and comprehensive care; see website for information about services and process to be seen • db.uth.tmc.edu

School of Dentistry Mobile Dental Van................ 713–500–4000 x2 Call for locations • db.uth.tmc.edu Shifa Clinic – Houston...........................................281–561–5767 shifaclinichouston.org Spring Branch Community Health Center..................713–462–6545

TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Dental

Oral Health Program.............................................512–776–7323

Stephen F. Austin Health Center – Brazoria...............281–824–1480 Mobile Dentists Texas Mobile Dentists.............................................866–988–4504 texasmobiledentists.com

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

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

Following the visit, review your notes and start making preparations for the next steps. Make sure you understand what is needed for any testing, supportive therapies, new treatments and subsequent follow-up visits.

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Doctors

House Call Physicians Geriatric Home Care Physicians...............................281–491–6767 ghcphouston.com Owen Capocyan, MD.............................................281–342–3400 oakbendmedicalgroup.com Personal Physician Group........................................713–524–9800 ppghouston.com Quentin Mease House Call Program..........................713–566–6832 harrishealth.org Visiting Physicians Association.................................713–532–6884 visitingphysicians.com Julie Lester, DPM (podiatry)......................................713–234–7057 sugarlandpodiatrist.com

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Our mission is to provide accessible, comprehensive, and primary geriatric health care for individuals in their home setting so that quality of life is maintained.

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TREAT & PREVENT: Mental Health

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

If seeking traditional talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, or counseling, there are a number of possibilities, including clinical or counseling psychologists, social workers, counselors, or family therapists.

The terms therapist and counselor are often used interchangeably and sometimes highlight the level of education or credentialing.

Psychotherapy might not work for everyone and alternative methods including animal-assisted psychotherapy or somatic therapy might be healing options to consider. Another alternative is e-therapy via video conferencing or through services on an app—such as Talkspace which essentially puts a licensed therapist in your pocket.

Psychotherapy versus Psychological Counseling Counseling is often more short-term than therapy and focuses on specific issues—it’s designed to help a person address a particular problem, such as stress management. The focus may be on problem solving or on learning specific techniques for coping. Psychotherapy is more long-term and focuses on a broader range of issues.

Be sure to: • Inquire as to the experience level in treating individuals with similar problems • Make sure they are licensed to practice in your state

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Physicians are on the medical staff of Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

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Types of Residential

Residence

Independent Living Type

Assisted Living Communities

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

Services

Regulation

• • • •

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 medical services.

Laundry/linen service Meals Transportation Social activities

• • • • • Note – there are more • expensive communities • that have all the luxuries of • country clubs.

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Not Regulated

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

State Regulations

Also Known • Retirement Communities • Retirement Homes As • 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 $2,500 to $6,000/month home plus community fees Costs from $400 – $2,000/month.

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Skilled Nursing (Nursing Homes)

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

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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

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

• • • • •

$4,500 to $12,000/month

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The Village of The Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Dr 77380 281–292–4600

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HOUSING: Continuing Care

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

These listings cover Greater Houston’s North Region.

If you need resources for other areas, visit srgserv.com or pick up a copy of the Senior Resource Guide for the area you need.

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Making the Right Senior Housing Choice

T

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You may think senior living is expensive. But a lot of people are surprised at how favorably costs compare to home ownership.

First, figure out how much it costs to stay in your own home. Even if you’ve paid off your mortgage, you still have homeowner’s expenses such as ongoing home maintenance issues, as well as expenses for utilities, taxes, groceries, dining out, entertainment, etc.

Next, take all your financial resources into account. In addition to income and your assets, this includes, retirement investments or other pension benefits.

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If you’re an older adult living at home, consider a change to Brookdale. We’re located nearby, and we’d love you to see all the life-enhancing amenities available to you.

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Independent & Retirement CLEVELAND Azalea Terrace Apartments 121 Peach St 77327 281–592–1952 Cleveland Plaza Apartments 915 E. Hanson St 77327 281–592–7870 Park Place Apartments 200 Campbell St 77327 281–592–0332

Commons of Grace Senior Apartment Homes 9110 Tidwell 77078 713–635–3500 Cornerstone Gardens 14522 Cornerstone Village Dr 77014 281–580–8004 Cornerstone Village Apartments 3133 Cornerstone Park Dr 77014 281–880–0100

CONROE

Cypresswood Estates 15331 Kuykendahl 77090 281–580–5333

Bellshire Apartments 800 Bellshire Dr 77301 936–756–8849

Embark at Willowbrook Park 7575 Willowchase Blvd 77070 281–588–0800

Camelot Pines Apartments 200 Camelot St 77304 936–539–5880

Langwick Senior Residences 955 Langwick Dr 77060 281–876–1812

Carriage Inn – Conroe 750 Longmire Rd 77304 936–760–1966

Lyerly Apartments 75 Lyerly St 77022 713–694–6681

Forest in The Woodlands 545 FM 1488 77384 936–271–5110

Magnolia Estates 101 Normandy Rd 77015 713–455–3333

Havenwood St Apartments 600 Hickerson 77301 936–441–9300

Mariposa Apartment Homes at Ella Blvd 16354 Ella Blvd 77090 281–880–8400

The Wellington at Conroe 500 River Point Dr 77304 877–931–3845

Northvale Village 14422 Cornerstone Village Dr 77014 281–880–6144

CYPRESS Park Creek Independent Living 16718 Huffmeister Rd 77429 281–690–0019 HEMPSTEAD Shady Oaks Apartments Limited 506 Ellen Powell Dr 77445 936–857–5511 HOUSTON Atria Cy–Fair 11500 Fallbrook Dr 77065 281–394–1809 Chelsea Senior Community 3230 W. Little York Rd 77091 713–481–8989

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Orchard Park at Willowbrook 13350 Perry Rd 77070 832–237–7000 The Manor at Jersey Village 12400 Castlebridge Dr 77065 281–970–4040 The Orchard at Garden Oaks 880 West 34th St 77018 713–861–3800 The Solana Preserve Vintage Park 14221 Vintage Preserve Pkwy 77070 832–996–4900 Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Blvd 77065 281–970–7979

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Woodland Christian Towers 600 East Tidwell Rd 77022 713–692–2439

Atria Cypresswood 6611 Cypresswood Dr 77379 281–205–4268

HUMBLE

Conservatory at Champion Forest 8215 Cypresswood Dr 77379 832–698–9591

Knightsbridge Apartments 3455 FM 1960 Rd West 77338 832–644–1284

Paradise Springs 5600 Cypresswood Dr 77379 281–823–7170

Reunion Court of Kingwood 929 Rockmead Dr 77339 281–706–8207 Sierra Meadows Apartments 9835 North Sam Houston Pkwy East 77396 281–441–3999 Wentworth Senior Apartments 19030 Timber Forest Dr 77346 281–540–3373

THE WOODLANDS Conservatory at Alden Bridge 6203 Alden Bridge Dr 77382 832–510–7537 Tamarac Pines Apartmants 10510 Six Pines Dr 77380 281–853–9806

HUNTSVILLE

Tangle Brush Villa Apartments 3300 Tangle Brush Dr 77381 281–203–5189

Carriage Inn – Huntsville 2805 Lake Rd 77340 936–295–0600

The Forum at The Woodlands 5055 West Panther Creek Dr 77381 281–292–2600

KINGWOOD Atria Kingwood 2401 Green Oak Dr 77339 281–617–1008

HOUSING: Independent/Retirement

SPRING

The Village of The Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Dr 77380 281–292–4600

Cypress Woods 2755 Chestnut Ridge Dr 77339 281–441–8800

TOMBALL HomeTowne at Tomball 2627 S. Cherry St 77375 281–516–3993

Kingwood Senior Village 435 Northpines Dr 77365 281–548–2500 SHENANDOAH Oak Haven Apartment Homes 19445 David Memorial Dr 77385 281–363–4941

The Heritage Tomball 1221 Graham Dr 77375 281–401–5400 The Laurel at Vintage Park 15455 Canterbury Forest Dr 77377 281–379–4000

These listings cover Greater Houston’s North Region.

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

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

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Assisted Living HOUSING: Assisted Living

CONROE Abundant Life Assisted Living & Memory Care 15245 Saddlewood Dr 77384 281–825–2464 Avid Care Cottages 206 West Dallas St 77301 832–692–0093

Heartis Conroe 608 South Conroe Medical Dr 77304 936–441–4454 Brookdale Champion Oaks 17705 Red Oak Dr 77090 281–247–0372 Brookdale Cypress Station 303 Lantern Bend Dr 77090 281–299–3593

Elmcroft at Rivershire 450 N. Rivershire 77304 936–778–2626

Brookdale The Heights 2121 Pinegate Dr 77008 713–861–9952

Loving Kindness Assisted Living 635 Pinewood Dr 77385 281–323–4676

Brookdale Willowbrook Place 7450 Willow Chase Blvd 77070 713–630–8900

Strake Place 1701 Westview Blvd 77304 936–202–3174

EdenBrook of Champions 14050 Cutten Rd 77069 281–866–9898

TeiGoRoc I Personal Care Home 11184 Damico Ln 77306 936–231–3127

Ella Springs Senior Living 16700 Ella Springs Blvd 77090 281–215–5985

TeiGoRoc II Personal Care Home 11120 FM 1485 77306 936–231–3124

Elmcroft at Cy–Fair 11246 Fallbrook 77065 281–890–3174

Village Care Homes—Berean Estates 13430 Park Avenue 77384 832–674–0100

Helen’s Care Cottages 3611 Glen Pine 77068 281–866–8840

Village Care Homes—Stephen F Austin 414 Stephen F Austin Dr 77302 832–674–0100 CYPRESS

Helen’s Care Cottages 5807 Old Lodge 77066 713–419–7357

Parsons House Cypress 15055 N Eldridge Pkwy 77429 281–374–8002

Silverado Senior Living – Cypresswood 10225 Cypresswood Dr 77070 281–955–0880

Avanti Living at Towne Lake 17808 Lakecrest View Dr 77433 832–653–4260

Sparrow Adult Living 7414 Jensen Dr 77093 713–697–4600

Heartis Seniors Living 17935 Longenbaugh Rd 77433 281–392–2200

Silverado Vintage Preserve Memory Care Community 10120 Louetta Rd 77070 281–942–0730

HOUSTON Apex Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care 13702 Wimbledon Oaks Dr 77065 281–469–8800 Avid Care Cottages 3611 Glenpine Dr 77068 832–692–0093 Avid Care Cottages 5807 Old Lodge Dr 77066 832–692–0093

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The Solana Vintage Park 19929 Chaswood Park 77070 281–320–9000 Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Blvd 77065 281–970–7979 HUNTSVILLE Carriage Inn – Huntsville 2805 Lake Rd 77340 936–295–0600

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New Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care 21327 Falvel Rd 77388 832–529–3675

KINGWOOD

Spring Creek Village Senior Living 20305 Holzwarth Rd 77388 281–257–2299

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 1714 Chestnut Ridge Rd 77339 713–419–2609 Atria Kingwood 2401 Green Oak Dr 77339 281–617–1008 Eden Terrace of Kingwood 919 Rockmead 77339 281–359–8800

Sycamore Creek Ranch Memory Care 6510 Cypresswood Dr 77379 832–791–1577 Village Care Homes—Silver Leaf 1923 Silver Leaf Dr 77388 832–674–0100 Wood Glen Court Assisted Living 5000 Cypresswood Dr 77379 281–573–0370

Isle at Kingwood 24025 Kingwood Pl 77339 281–661–1431 Silverado Senior Living – Kingwood 22955 Eastex Frwy 77339 281–312–2526

THE WOODLANDS Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25715 Bunne Rd 77380 713–419–2609

The Rosemont Assisted Living 6450 Kings Pkwy 77346 281–812–4099

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25711 Bunne Rd 77380 713–419–2609

MONTGOMERY

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25707 Bunne Rd 77380 713–419–2609

Live Oak Assisted Living 115 Lone Star Blvd 77356 936–597–4140

HOUSING: Assisted Living

The Lexington Center 679 I–45 South 77340 936–295–4488

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25703 Bunne Rd 77380 713–419–2609

SHENANDOAH

Grace Residential Care Home, Inc 25914 Oak Ridge Dr 77380 281–419–9721

Avanti Living at Vision Park 120 Vision Park Dr 77384 281–882–3855 SPRING Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2027 Cherry Laurel 77386 713–419–2609 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 515 Enchanted River Dr 77388 713–419–2609

Silverado Senior Living The Woodlands 7950 Bay Branch Dr 77382 281–681–8000 The Village of The Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Dr 77380 281–292–4600 TOMBALL

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 26222 Hanna Rd 77386 713–419–2609

Harvest Home Assisted Living 520 Baker St 77375 281–357–5775

Atria Cypresswood 6611 Cypresswood Dr 77379 281–205–4268 Avanti Living at Augusta Pines 24520 Community Center Dr 77389 281–205–2600 Grace Memory Care 25610 Oakhurst Dr 77386 832–677–2901

New Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care 609 S Pine St 77375 832–554–9283 Serenity’s Haven 8727 Seber Ln 77375 281–732–6937

King’s Palace 25706 Glen Loch Dr 77380 281–681–2273

Village Care Homes—Eldridge 16217 N Eldridge Pkwy 77377 832–674–0100

Southern Knights Assisted Living Center 27919 Johnson Rd 77375 281–351–8575

These listings cover Greater Houston’s North Region. If you need resources for other areas, visit srgserv.com or pick up a copy of the Senior Resource Guide for the area you need.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Silverado Senior Living – Cypresswood 10225 Cypresswood Dr 77070 281–955–0880

CONROE Chateau Woodlands 327 Tallow Dr 77385 832–884–3839

Silverado Senior Living – Vintage Preserve 10120 Louetta Rd 77070 832–301–8188

Heritage Oaks 903 Longmire Rd 936–760–2010 CYPRESS

The Solana Vintage Park 19929 Chaswood Park 77070 281–320–9000

Avanti Living at Towne Lake 17808 Lakecrest View Dr 77433 832–653–4260

The Village of The Heights 1407 Studewood St 77008 713–802–9700

Eden Memory Care 13058 Grant Rd 77429 281–935–9115

Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Blvd 77065 281–970–7979

Sundance Towne Lake 9051 Greenhouse 77433 281–746–3852

HUMBLE Autumn Grove Cottage – Humble 5500 Atascocita Rd 77346 281–220–0882

HOUSTON Apex Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care 13702 Wimbledon Oaks Dr 77065 281–469–8800 Autumn Grove Cottage – The Heights 1405 West 24th St 77008 281–220–0882 Autumn Leaves of Cy–Fair 17801 West Rd 77095 281–861–2590 Brookdale Cypress Station 303 Lantern Bend Dr 77090 281–299–3593 Brookdale The Heights 2121 Pinegate Dr 77008 713–861–9952 Brookdale Champions 14050 Cutten Rd 77069 713–489–3387 Brookdale Willowbrook Place 7450 Willow Chase Blvd 77070 713–630–8900 Loving Care Cottages 17914 Rolling Creek Dr 77090 281–910–4497 Loving Care Cottages 14977 Terrace Oaks Dr 77068 281–910–4497

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KINGWOOD Isle at Kingwood 24025 Kingwood Pl 77339 281–661–1431 Silverado Senior Living – Kingwood 22955 Eastex Frwy 77339 281–312–2526 Terrace Retirement Living at Kingwood 929 Rockmead Dr 77339 281–359–8800 MAGNOLIA Stagecoach Senior Living 13715 Stagecoach Rd 77355 281–259–8979 MONTGOMERY Silver Hills Assisted Living 23164 Landrum Village 77316 936–597–7377 SHENANDOAH Avanti Living at Vision Park 120 Vision Park Dr 77384 281–882–3855

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Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2727 Cherry Laurel 77386 713–419–2609

Autumn Grove Cottage – The Woodlands 5000 Alden Bridge Dr 77382 281–220–0882

Autumn Grove Cottage – Champions 8733 Eastloch Dr 77379 281–220–0882

Autumn Leaves Of The Woodlands 10700 Montfair Blvd 77382 832–764–5324

Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood 6327 Cypresswood Dr 77379 281–374–1750

Silverado Senior Living The Woodlands 7950 Bay Branch Dr 77382 281–681–8000

New Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care 21327 Falvel Rd 77388 832–529–3675

The Forum at The Woodlands 5055 West Panther Creek Dr 77381 281–367–3170

Reunion Court of The Woodlands 1730 Woodstead Ct 77380 281–706–8208

The Village of The Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Dr 77380 281–292–4600

Spring Creek Village Senior Living 20305 Holzwarth Rd 77388 281–257–2299

TOMBALL

Sycamore Creek Ranch Memory Care 6510 Cypresswood Dr 77379 832–791–1577 The Pines at Oakhurst 25206 Oakhurst Dr 77386 832–791–1577

HOUSING: Memor y Care

SPRING

Inwood Crossing 808 Inwood St 77375 281–357–5775 New Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care 609 S Pine St 77375 832–554–9283

The Village at Gleannloch Farms 9505 Northpointe Blvd 77379 281–318–5881

These listings cover Greater Houston’s North Region.

If you need resources for other areas, visit srgserv.com or pick up a copy of the Senior Resource Guide for the area you need.

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20 Questions to Ask

WHEN LOOKING AT SKILLED NURSING OPTIONS

Start with a visual assessment of both the inside and outside.

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

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

on weekends?

2. Does the same team of nurses and certified nursing assistants

(CNAs) work with the same resident all week?

3. What happens when the Medicare reimbursement runs out?

4. What amenities are private pay?

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

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

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

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

9. What is the pet policy?

10. Can special dietary needs be accommodated?

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

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

13. What is the policy for 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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Experience a facility where compassion is paramount and residents’ needs are priority.

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WE PROVIDE SHORT-TERM INPATIENT REHABILITATION CARE, SKILLED NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES. Our features include a putting green, surround sound movie theater, a hair-salon, activity areas, high quality meals, daily activities, pubs, a wellness gym, cable, and high-speed internet access and quality health care coverage.

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The Newest Skilled Nursing Facility on Houston’s North Side

314 East Caroline Street • Trinity, Texas 75862

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Skilled Nursing/Rehab HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehab – Northwest Houston 8902 West Rd 77064 713–849–0990

CLEVELAND Cleveland Health Care Center 903 East Houston St 77327 281–593–3737

Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehab – North Houston 12921 Misty Hollow 77070 281–469–7881

CONROE Conroe Healthcare Center 2019 Frazier St 77301 936–441–2120

Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehab – West Houston 7107 Queenston Blvd 77095 281–463–7333

Park Manor of Conroe 1600 Grand Lake Dr 77304 936–441–8266

Montebello Wellness Center 12350 Wood Bayou Dr 77013 713–453–0446

DAYTON Woodland Manor Nursing Home 99 Rigby Owen Rd 77304 936–756–1240 Heritage Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation 310 East Lawrence St 77535 936–258–7227 HOUSTON Accel at Hermann Park 5600 Chenevert St Houston 77004 713–521–0169 Ashford Gardens 7210 Northline Dr 77076 713–699–2882 Brookdale Willowbrook Place 7450 Willow Chase Blvd 77070 713–630–8900 Fall Brook Nursing & Rehabilitation 1424 Fallbrook Dr 77038 281–820–0566 Grace Care Center of Cypress 9602 Huffmeister Rd 77095 281–463–9001 Highland Park Care Center 2714 Morrison St 77009 713–862–1616 Houston Nursing and Rehab 4225 Denmark St 77016 713–631–0200 Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehab – East Houston 15880 Wallisville Rd 77049 281–457–6462

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North Houston Transitional Care 9814 Grant Rd 77070 281–547–0123 Northwest Health and Rehabilitation Center 17600 Cali Dr 77090 281–440–9000 Park Manor of Cy–Fair 11001 Crescent Moon Dr 77064 281–477–8877 Park Manor of Cypress Station 420 Lantern Bend Dr 77090 832–249–6500 Pathways Memory Care at Villa Toscana 2930 Cypress Grove Meadows Dr 77014 281–315–1450 The Heights of North Houston 303 Hollow Tree Ln 77090 832–705–8700 The Texas Institute for Clinically Complex Care 10851 Crescent Moon Dr 77064 281–955–4100 Villa Toscana at Cypress Woods 15015 Cypress Woods Medical Dr 77014 281–586–6088 West Janisch Healthcare Center 617 West Janisch Rd 77018 713–696–9093 Willowbrook Residence & Rehab Center 13631 Ardfield Dr 77070 281–955–9572 Windsor Houston 6920 T. C. Jester Blvd 77091 713–681–0431

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Woodwind Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center 7215 Windfern Rd 77040 713–466–8933

LIBERTY Liberty Health Care Center 1206 North Travis 77575 936–336–7247 THE WOODLANDS

HUMBLE Deerbrook Skilled Nursing & Rehab 9250 Humble Westfield Rd 77338 281–446–5160 Fall Creek Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 14949 Mesa Dr 77396 281–917–6440 Humble Healthcare Center 93 Isaacks Rd 77338 281–446–7159

Regent Care Center of The Woodlands 10450 Gosling Rd 77381 281–296–9234 The Broadmoor at Creekside Park 5665 Creekside Forest Dr 77389 281–255–8180 The Woodlands Healthcare Center 4650 South Panther Creek Dr 77381 281–363–3535 TOMBALL Grace Care Center at Northpointe 11830 Northpointe Blvd 77377 281–205–9400

Park Manor of Humble 19424 McKay Dr 77338 281–319–4060

Lawrence St Healthcare Center 615 Lawrence St 77375 281–357–4516

HUNTSVILLE Green Acres of Huntsville 1302 Nottingham St 77340 936–295–6313

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Winterhaven Healthcare Center 6534 Stuebner Airline Rd 77091 713–692–5137

Park Manor of Tomball 250 School St 77375 281–516–7929

Huntsville Healthcare Center 2628 Milam St 77340 936–293–8062 MCR Creekside 1433 Veterans Memorial Pkwy 77340 936–295–0216 KINGWOOD Regent Care Center of Kingwood 23775 Kingwood Pl 77339 281–318–2600

The Heights of Tomball 27840 Johnson Rd 77375 832–843–7700 The Heritage Tomball 1221 Graham Dr 77375 281–401–5400 Tomball Rehab and Nursing Center 815 N. Peach St 77375 281–351–5443

These listings cover Greater Houston’s North Region.

If you need resources for other areas, visit srgserv.com or pick up a copy of the Senior Resource Guide for the area you need.

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Preparing Presenting a

Eulogy

by JOHN B. EARTHMAN

T

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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Final Planning Resources Advance Planning Documents Caring Connections.............................................................. caringinfo.org Free Texas Living Will Form...............................................rocketlawyer.com Powers of Attorney, DNR, and Similar Documents..................texaslawhelp.org Preparing For End-Of-Life Care: Advance Planning Documents.....txcatholic.org Texas Advance Directive Form............................................... everplans.com Texas Health & Human Services.........hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/forms/advance-directives Bereavement Support Chapelwood United Methodist Grief Support....................... 713–465–3467 Compassion and Choices End–Of–Life Support.................... 800–247–7421 compassionandchoices.org Grace Presbyterian Grief Support...................................... 713–781–7615 Life After Loss (American Cancer Society).... 713–266–2877 800–227–2345 Lifeline – Support Group for widows/widowers.............................. 281–497–2663 Dignity Memorial L.I.F.T.......................... 713–862–9622 800–344–6489 Memorial Drive Presbyterian Grief Support......................... 713–782–1710 Memorial Drive United Methodist Grief Support................... 713–468–8356 St. Cecilia Grief Support.................................................. 713–465–3414 Samaritan Ministry Also has a support group for caregivers of the sick.............. 281–589–8936 San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Baytown, Garth Campus....... 281–420–8600 AARP........................................................................................aarp.org Aftertalk...............................................................................aftertalk.com Griefnet................................................................................. griefnet.org GriefShare.......................................................................... griefshare.org Grieving.com....................................................................... grieving.com National Widowers Association...................................nationalwidowers.org

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Outreach Health Services...............................................outreachhealth.com Soul Care Project.......................................................... soulcareproject.org The Light Beyond...........................................................thelightbeyond.com 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

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National Widowers Association...................................nationalwidowers.org

• Notify banks and creditors • Contact credit reporting bureaus—request decedent’s credit report and flag as “deceased” • Report death to Social Security; they will flag decedent’s number as inactive.

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............. dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html Directions for the Disposition of Remains A person may provide written directions for the disposition, including cremation, of their remains in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument called “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains,” which is signed and acknowledged by the person who agrees to be responsible for the interment. www.tfsc.state.tx.us or Legal Hotline for Texans at 800–622–2520 Donation of a Body Baylor College of Medicine............................................... 713–798–3858 BIOGIFT.......................................................biogift.org • 866–670–1799 Donate Life Texas.......................................................... donatelifetexas.org Science Care................................................................... sciencecare.com UT Health Science Houston............................................... 713–500–5603 Donor Programs Donate Life Texas............................... donatelifetexas.org • 877–839–2755 LifeGift...............................lifegift.org • 713–523–4438 800–633–6562 Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas at Baylor College of Medicine ............. 713–798–5500 bcm.edu/eye National Kidney Foundation Donor Family Council............... 800–622–9010 kidney.org SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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Final Planning Resources National Marrow Donor Program................... marrow.org • 800–526–7809 The Living Bank............. livingbank.org • 713–528–2971 800–528–2971 Registry and referral service for committing tissues, bones, or vital organs to transplantation or research.

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).........unos.org • 804–782–4800 End-of-Life Planning National Hospice and Palliative Care................nhpco.org • 703–837–1500 Caring Connections...................................caringinfo.org • 800–658–8898 Connects consumers with hospice programs.

Hospice Foundation of America...................................hospicefoundation.org National Association for Home Care and Hospice............................nahc.org Planning for a Graceful Exit.....................epicenter.org/wc-end-of-life-planning A guide for planning your own personal “graceful exit.”

Grave Talk....................................................... churchofenglandfunerals.org A resource for initiating important conversations around end-of-life issues.

Funerals, Burial and Cremation (Assistance in finding low-cost funeral arrangements) Funeral Consumer’s Alliance................... 800–765–0107 713–526–4267 funerals.org Galveston County Social Services...................................... 281–316–8733 Indigent burial and cremation services for North Galveston county.

Harris County Indigent Burial Program................................ 713–696–1952 Assistance in finding low-cost funeral arrangements.

Texas Prepaid Funeral Contracts........................................ 877–276–5554 www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov • prepaid funerals Texas Funeral Service Commission............... tfsc.state.tx.us • 512–936–2474 funeral home complaints Grief Counseling Dignity Memorial Providers, Grief Materials........................ 800–344–6489 Grief Recovery Center...................................................... 281–888–0815

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Understanding the five stages of grief................psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief/ Social Security Beneficiary – Reporting a Death When a Social Security beneficiary dies, report the death to the Social Security Administration as soon as possible. They will require the name and Social Security Number of the deceased, the date and place of death, if there is 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............................. ssa.gov • 800–772–1213 Vital Records Birth and Death Certificates Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics............. dshs.state.tx.us/vs/ • 888–963–7111 Texas Law dictates that both birth and death certificates are deemed confidential for a set period of time. Birth certificates are confidential for 75 years, and death certificates are confidential for 25 years after the death has occurred. If a birth or death certificate is requested before this period of time elapses, certified copies of these documents can only be obtained by a qualified applicant.

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

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.

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Final Planning Resources Local Registrars Brazoria County (County Clerk)......................................... 979–864–1355 Fort Bend County (County Clerk)........................................ 281–341–8685 Galveston County (Health District)....................................... 409–938–7221 Harris County (County Clerk)............................................. 713–755–6411 Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics....................................... 713–837–0311 Montgomery County (County Clerk).................................... 936–539–7885 Walker County (County Clerk)........................................... 936–436–4922 Verification of Birth and Death The verification of a birth or death record is NOT a certified copy of the birth or death certificate, but a letter with the person’s name, date of occurrence, county where the birth or death took place and a state file number. Letters may not be available at all birth and death registrars. Verifications are available from 1903 to the present date. Fees for birth and death verification range from $22–$30.

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LEMON BLUEBERRY PANCAKES Source: kitchn.com Recipe adapted from Tea & Cookies.

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Enjoy making this yummy pancake recipe with blueberries and buckwheat which have lasting powers to bust anxiety, fight depression, and turn around any bad day.

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup buckwheat flour

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup all–purpose flour

2 eggs

1 teaspoon baking powder

zest from one lemon

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon salt

2-3 cups blueberries

In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, butter and vanilla. Set aside. In a smaller bowl, stir together all the dry ingredients. Pour the dry into the wet, mixing until just combined. Let sit for about five minutes. Meanwhile, put a large skillet on medium heat. When hot and sizzling, grease the pan then ladle about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Carefully place blueberries into pancakes at this point, pressing them into the batter. Cook until bubbles are formed, flip and cook about 1 minute more. Serve with plenty of maple syrup, extra blueberries and pair with your favorite coffee.

Note: To make these pancakes gluten-free, substitute a Gluten-Free Flour Mix for the all-purpose flour, or if you really love buckwheat flavor, just increase the buckwheat flour to 1 cup and omit the all-purpose flour completely.

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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 Health and Human Services. n = Medicare s = Medicaid ANGLETON IPH Hospice Care 979–848–8151 BAY CITY Harbor Hospice 979–476–3168 BAYTOWN Faith Community Hospice 281–422–0414 ns Harbor Hospice 281–427–3800 BELLAIRE

Buckner Hospice Houston 281–493–6800 Christus VNA Hospice & Palliative Care 281–936–5500 Compassionate Care Hospice of Houston 713–667–3247 Compassus Hospice (East Houston) 281–487–3453 Compassus Hospice (West Houston) 713–850–8853

Corpus Christi Hospice A–Care Home Health Services 713–784–2885 713–665–3338 East Harris County Hospice Hospice Plus 713–450–4500 713–665–5065 Evercare Hospice & Kindred Hospice Palliative Care 281–568–5548 713–219–6490 CLEAR LAKE Harbor Hospice 281–461–6109 Hospice Plus 281–532–6498 Traditions Hospice 281–338–4048

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Resolutions Hospice 281–579–5690 KINGWOOD Health Solutions Hospice 281–361–0715 Hospice Plus 281–312–2570 LAKE JACKSON Helping Hands & Hearts Hospice 979–297–3775 Hospice Care Team 979–297–6043 LEAGUE CITY American Hospice 832–536–3300

RICHMOND Kristel Healthcare Services 281–633–2800 SPRING Hospice Plus 713–665–5065 SUGAR LAND Altus Hospice 281–393–4896 Harbor Hospice 281–762–0444 Hospice Plus 281–277–1151 Silverado Hospice 866–493–0675 The Providence Hospice, Inc. 832–532–7538

TEXAS CITY Advanced Care Hospice 281–204–8944 Amed Community Hospice 409–935–0169 Hospice Care Team 800–545–8738 THE WOODLANDS Altus Hospice 281–393–4384 Bristol Hospice 281–419–4476

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Home Healthcare of Huntsville ORANGE 936–291–8499 Southeast Texas Hospice Hospice Plus 409–886–0622 936–337–-0300 PASADENA HUMBLE Advanced Care Hospice Harbor Hospice 281–204–8944 281–973–8410 Amed Community Hospice 713–947–6200 KATY

Heart to Heart Hospice 832–300–0134 n Hospice Plus 832–813–8155 Rose of Texas Hospice 855–800–7673 TOMBALL Harbor Hospice 713–659–0303 Lighthouse Hospice 281–290–7727 Sunset Hospice 281–290–7600

Your Hospice 713–474–7713 ns

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

ADVANCE DIRECTIVE Also known as a living will or health care declaration/directive, this document outlines your wishes for medical treatments and life-sustaining measures, in the case that you are not able to communicate them verbally. Details might include a “do not resuscitate” order (DNR), the use of breathing machines, tube feeding or organ donation. Making these decisions in advance lets medical professionals know what measures to take and grants your loved ones peace of mind, should they have to communicate these decisions for you.

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DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE While an advance directive is limited to end-of-life concerns, a durable power of attorney for health care accounts for all health care decisions in the case that you are incapable of making decisions for yourself. In this document, you are able to outline how your designated power of attorney should act. Their authority to make these decisions ends when you are once again capable of making your own decisions.

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Many people know this document simply as a “will.” It outlines how your property (including digital property such as email accounts and blogs) should be distributed and to whom. Different states have different requirements for one’s will. In Texas your will must be signed by two witnesses.

LIVING TRUST A living trust designates someone (trustee) to help manage and distribute your assets rather than going through the court system, as in a last will. This often prevents your last wishes from becoming public record. This document also designates terms in which the trustee would set into action, should you be unable to make decisions regarding your assets during and after your life.

FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY This document designates someone (principal) to do business on your behalf, should you be unable to take care of necessary matters yourself. Tasks designated might include paying bills, selling property, managing assets or applying for medical benefits. Unlike a living trust, a financial power of attorney dies when you do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Transportation Services American Red Cross – Houston................................713–526–8300 houstonredcross.org American Red Cross – Baytown................................281–424–1300 Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area......713–627–3200 Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton counties.

h–gac.com

Avante Medical Transport........................................800–615–7398 Colorado Valley Transit District....... 979–732–6281/800–548–1068 Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Waller and Wharton counties – senior citizens 60+–in Austin & Waller Counties ride free

gotransit.org

Connect Transit..........................800–266–2320 or 409–945–0820 Brazoria and Galveston counties • gulfcoastcenter.org Fort Bend Catholic Charities Intake.... 866–649–5862/281–202–6200 catholiccharities.org/mamiegeorge Ft Bend County Public Transit......281–633–7433 (or 866) 751–8747 Fort Bend County and can go to Harris County • fbctransit.org HCCTP.................................................................713–368–7433 Harris County residents, elderly/disabled, wheelchair accessible, Low fee/vouchers • harriscountyrides.com

HERO – Helping Elderly Residents Out.......................713–932–3996 Mon–Wed 9–4, Thur 9–12

Interfaith of The Woodlands...................... 281–367–1230 ext. 4242 Provides rides to medical appointments and the grocery store; also has Day Trips – coordinated to local attractions and events • woodlandsinterfaith.org

Loving Kindness, Inc...............................................281–358–6393 Humble, Kingwood, Atascosita; ambulatory only

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Fare discounts on fixed route bus service to seniors, the disabled, and Medicare cardholders. 70+ ride free • ridemetro.org

Montgomery County – Friendship Center......... 936–756-5828 ext. 35 Northwest Community Health Mobility Project.............281–351–8260 Provides service to Tomball, Magnolia, and Waller

nwcommunityhealth.org

Precinct2gether, Inc. – Voucher Program....................281–286–3138 62+ clients/Harris County Precinct 2

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Metro....................................713–635–4000 TTY 713–739–3893

Rodie – Care Connection Aging & Disabilities Resource Center..................................877–393–1090 Rides for people with disabilities and older adults.

Senior Rides and More...........................................713–772–8181 Free transportation in Southwest and North Houston.

seniorridesandmore.org

Senior Wheels (50+ only)........................................281–885–4678 The Friendship Center.............................................936–756–5828 tfc–seniorservices.org Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers.................................713–772–8181 West University Seniors Services/ Recreational Center.............................................713–662–5895 Seniors and disabled; fee involved, non–residents add 50 cents

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

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 SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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Over 65 Driving DISABLED PARKING PERMITS – To obtain a parking permit: • Harris County

713–368–2000

• Montgomery County

936–539–7896

• Walker County

936–436–4950

• Fort Bend County

281–341–3709

DRIVING CLASSES • AAA Senior Driving

seniordriving.aaa.com

• AARP Online Driving Course

aarp.org

• AARP 55 Alive – Safe Driving Classes aarpdriversafety.org • 888–227–7669 • Memorial Hermann

713–222–2273

TRAFFIC SAFETY lpp.seniordrivers.org Safety and concentration tips; Information for caregivers on “Giving Up Keys” DRIVERS LICENSING dps.texas.gov Drivers Age 79 or Older txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/elderlydrivers.htm Renewal applicants 85+ pay a discounted fee of $9 for a two–year driver’s license. Texas driver’s license renewals are free for qualifying disabled veterans.

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

Renewals Every 6 years from 79–84; Every 2 years for 85+; mail or electronic renewal not available to people 79+ DRIVING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Auto Safety Hotline

www.nhtsa.dot.gov • 888–327–4236

DriveWell Program 713–858–0552 An educational seminar developed by American Society on Aging and the Safety Administration to promote older driver safety and mobility in the local community.

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Travel rights and information

seniordriving.aaa.com careconnection.org

EMERGENCY MOTORIST ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) 713–225–5627 Free assistance to motorists stranded on major freeways inside Houston city limits due to overheating, flat tires, or dry gas tanks.

Patron Emergency Assistance Team (PEAT) 713–222–7328 Free assistance to motorists stranded due to overheating/flat tires/dry gas tanks on the Houston area toll ways.

TRANSPORTATION

Traffic safety implications for older adults

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

or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or

• more

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

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

walk 200 feet without stopping to rest

• cannot

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

• are

severely restricted by lung disease

• use

portable oxygen

• have

a severe cardiac condition

• are

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

• have

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

To obtain a disabled placard or plate: • Complete

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

• Have

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

• Include

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

• Mail

the original application to the address on the form.

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The Live Yes! Community is an online hub for the arthritis community. It’s a community where large and small groups gather, to share resources and opportunities that can help everyone live their best life.

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

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

Sign up today at LiveYes.arthritis.org

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BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

This tasty broccoli soup is packed with tooth- and gum-supporting vitamins K and C. With a boost of calcium and flavor from the added cheese, this soup makes a healthy choice for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves

13 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock

½ teaspoon salt

1 ¾ cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)

¾ cup half-and-half

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

1 ½ cups diced yellow onion 3 medium carrots

Servings

fresh parsley

6

Chop the broccoli florets and carrots, dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Pour the stock into a large saucepan and bring to a boil, adding the broccoli, onion, carrots, salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce heat and cook until broccoli is tender. Remove soup from heat and blend ingredients, either using a hand blender or by pouring batches of soup into a blender or food processor.

Once fully blended, return soup to saucepan. Stir in half-and-half and two ounces of cheese. To serve, top with parsley and remaining cheese.

Find

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Access and

Assistance

Public Awareness and Advocacy

In-Home Services

Care Connection Care Disability Coordination Aging, and Resources

Evidence-Based Classes

Center (ADRC)

Nutrition Programs Veterans Directed

Home and Community Based Services Caregiver

Support Coordination

Funded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission

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WE HELP SENIORS BUILD BETTER LIVES. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT

No one does it alone. Last year, United Way helped 77,000 seniors stay independent.

Our 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE connects you to assistance with needs like medication, transportation, food and housing in your area. We speak 200+ languages and have specialists for seniors, veterans, and family financial stability who are ready to help.

CALL US. Dial 2-1-1 - it’s free, 24/7/365 unitedwayhouston.org

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Serving Aging Texans in counties:

Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller & Wharton

Meals: Provide nourishing meals with socializing in senior centers and deliver to eligible homebound seniors.

Medicare & other Benefits Assistance: Trained benefits counselors assist Texans over 65 or disabled understand, shop plans and apply for assistance programs for Medicare. Help with Medicaid, health insurance and legal assistance also available.

In-Home Services: Help seniors maintain independence with

personal care assistance, health maintenance, home modifications/ accessibility and case management.

Caregiver Support Services: Help family caregivers through a care system of respite care, support groups, and education. Targeting those with greatest economic needs, living in rural areas and caring for those with moderate impairments.

Nursing Home Advocates: Trained ombudsmen (advocates) visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities to ensure the quality of care and quality of life of residents. They inform residents of their rights and investigate and resolve complaints.

Information & Referrals: Link older Texans and disabled to

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SOCIAL WORKERS LINK OLDER ADULTS with services that help them live independently and with dignity, thereby maximizing their quality of life and participation in society.

Social work with older adults focuses on the physical, psychological, social, and economic aspects of daily living.

For more information on how social workers help older adults and to find a social worker near you go to www.helpstartshere.org. And watch this NASW Foundation video that offers one example of how social workers can help older adults live life to the fullest: http://bit.ly/2ruJ37z.

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ANIMAL RESCUE/PET ADOPTION Abandoned Animal Rescue – Tomball . . . . . . . . . aartomball.org • 281–290–0121 American Brittany Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . americanbrittanyrescue.org • 866–BRIT911 South Texas Animal Adoption Resource. . . . . . . . . . . staarnet.org • 281–392–0927 CASE MANAGEMENT – NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Case managers assist senior adults. The case manager then helps arrange for services and finds resources.

Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area. . . h-gac.com • 713–627–3200 Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston. . . . . . . . . 713–526–4611 catholiccharities.org Family Services of Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . familyservices.org • 713–861–4849 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . fortbendseniors.org • 281–633–7049 Includes Waller County Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc. . . . . gccac.org • 409–765–7878 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . woodlandsinterfaith.org • 281–367–1230 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jfshouston.org • 713–667–9336 Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . houstonlighthouse.org • 713–527–9561 for the blind and visually impaired Meals on Wheels Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . mowmc.org • 936–756–5828 Texas Health and Human Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . hhs.texas.gov • 855–937–2372 DISABILITIES Information and Referral for Those with Disabilities Brazoria County Center for Independent Living V/TTY. . . . . . . . . . . 979–849–7060 Information on disability programs and services nationwide. . . . . . . . . Disability.gov Fort Bend County Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–980–2219 Harris County Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Counselors. . . . . . . 713–794–9001 houstontx.gov/Aging 800–213–8471 Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.csd.hctx.net • 713–696–7900 Houston Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hcil.cc • 713–974–4621

TTY 713–974–2703 Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832–394–0814 houstontx.gov/disabilities Pedestrian Accessibility Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832–394–0814 Provides sidewalks, curb cuts, and traffic signal installation.

Housing for the Disabled National Apartment Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . naahq.org • 703–518–6141 The Salvation Army William Booth Garden Apartments. . . . . . . . . . 713–692–4186 salvationarmyhouston.org U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–718–3199 List of subsidized apartments in greater Houston area • hud.gov/apps/section8

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DONATIONS Organ/Tissue/Brain Lifegift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lifegift.org • 713–523–4438 800–633–6562 Living Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . livingbank.org • 713–961–9431 Organ donor registry 800–528–2971 Resale Shops—Clothing, Furniture, Household Items Charity Guild Resale Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–529–0995 Ft Bend Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–633–2162 Goodwill Industries of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–692–6221 Habitat for Humanity’s Restores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–643–1100 building supplies, appliances Houston Junior Forum Resale Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–868–6970 Locks of Love – creates wigs from donated hair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888–896–1588 Memorial Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . maministries.org • 888–896–1588 561–833–7332 Northwest Assistance Ministries — Second Chance Resale Store . . . 281–880–9000 Penny Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–342–5004 Second Blessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . whamministries.org • 713–780–2727 Second Mile (Fort Bend County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–261–9199 St. Vincent De Paul Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314–576–3993 The Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936–756–5828 ELDER ABUSE If you suspect Elder Abuse, contact your local County Attorney’s Office.

24 Hour Crisis Hotline – Montgomery County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936–441–7273 Montgomery County Women’s Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–292–0443 Abuse prevention – service providers & care givers.

Report Elder Abuse. . . . . . . . . . .www.dfps.state.tx.us/contact_us/report_abuse.asp Resource Crisis Center (RCC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409–763–1441 Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–252–5400 Financial Exploitation – To receive help because of financial abuse Family and Protective Services Hotline. . . . . . . txabusehotline.org • 800–252–5400 Texas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division. . . . . . . . . . 713–223–5886 At times, consumer advocates can oag.state.tx.us • 800–621–0508 help seniors resolve local, financial exploitation problems 11 News Defenders: (fax only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–284–1093 e–mail: 11consumers@KHOU.com Nursing Home Abuse Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–500–9931 800–296–2606 Nursing Home Abuse Guide . . . . . nursinghomeabuseguide.com • 866–871–8427 Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents. . . . . . . . . tanhr.net • 512–719–4757 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–252–8016 The Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936–756–5828 SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Emergency & Disaster Services American Red Cross Disaster Service – Houston Chapter. . . . . . . . . 713–526–8300 Texas Gulf Coast Region • redcross.org Baytown Resource/Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–424–5752 Catholic Charities — Guadalupe Center, City of Houston . . . . . . . . 713–227–9981 City of Houston Customer Response Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 East Harris County Salvation Army . . . . . . . salvationarmyusa.org • 713–378–0020 Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eachouston.org • 713–528–3663 Clothing, food, and rent assistance First Baptist Church Benevolent Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–957–5863 Ft. Bend Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fortbendcountytx.gov • 281–342–7300 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . gccsa.org • 713–393–4700 Provides food, clothing, prescription vouchers and rental assistance.

Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.csd.hctx.net • 713–696–7900 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . woodlandsinterfaith.org • 281–367–1230 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . cac-mctx.org • 936–539–9211 Salvation Army – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . salvationarmyusa.org • 713–752–0677 Salvation Army – Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . salvationarmyusa.org • 281–585–4516 South Houston Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–947–7700 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–741–8234 Texas Department of Transportation Highway Department . . . . . . . . 713–802–5000 Texas/United Way Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211texas.org • 2–1–1 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston). . . wesleyhousehouston.org • 713–223–8131 Emergency Financial Assistance Baytown Resource/Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . baytown.org • 281–424–5752 Catholic Charities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–526–4611 Houston First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–957–5863 Fort Bend Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–342–7300 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–367–1230 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . cac-mctx.org • 936–539–9211 Salvation Army (Harris County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–752–0677 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–741–8234 Suburban Sugar Land Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sslw.org • 713–256–7953 limited based on availability of funds 713–857–2807 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston). . . wesleyhousehouston.org • 713–223–8131 HOME REPAIRS – LOW INCOME General Assistance Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area. . . . . . . . . . 800–437–7396 Brazoria County Community Action Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–849–2928 City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–868–8400

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Eldercare Locator (Magnolia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Faith in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fbcorps.org • Harris County Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . septic systems/water wells Harris County Public Health Lead Paint Control Program . . . . . . . . .

Housing Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hrc.hctx.net • Humble Area Assistance Ministries . . . . . . . . . haamministries.org •

Interfaith Care Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interfaith Senior Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Program for Human Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rebuilding Together Houston . . . . . . . . . . . rebuildinghouston.org • Texas Ramp Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . texasramps.org • Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers (Southwest only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

West University Senior Services (W. University residents only). . . . .

Roofs City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fbcorps.org • Weatherization Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA). . . . . . . . . . . . .

Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc. . . . . gccac.org • Gulf Coast Community Services Safety and Security Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sheltering Arms Weatherization Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

979–846–1100 409–765–7878 713–393–4700 713–956–1888

HOUSING ASSISTANCE Aid to Families (Harris County only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–522–0667 financial assistance with mortgage or rent payment Community Development Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–864–1710 low income housing Associated Catholic Charities – Galveston. . . catholiccharities.org • 409–762–2062 rent assistance Baytown Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–427–6686 section 8 voucher program Brazoria County Community Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–849–2928 low income housing Brazoria County Housing Agency and Welfare Department. . . . . . . 281–756–1427 low–income housing placement, rental assistance.

Brazoria County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–864–1427 low income housing Fort Bend Social Services (Fort Bend only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–342–7300 financial assistance with mortgage or rent payment Ft. Bend Coalition for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–980–2219 info & referral, peer support, care coordination, advocacy, and training coalitionforbarrierfreeliving.com

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HOUSING ASSISTANCE – Continued Ft. Bend County Community Development Block Grants. . . . . . . . . . deferred loans for housing rehab/repair Galveston Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program Gulf Coast Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Harris County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . financial assistance with mortgage or rent payment Housing Authority of City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HUD Housing Counseling and Information and Referral Service (HUD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

La Marque Aid and Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rent assistance Montgomery County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program Pasadena Public Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Salvation Army Social Services (Harris County only). . . . . . . . . . . . financial assistance with mortgage or rent payment Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Gardens Apartments. . . . . . . . . .

Texas City/La Marque Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . hud.gov/apps/section8 (HUD) Windsor Village Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

281–341–4410 409–765–1900 713–393–4700 713–578–2100 713–696–7900 713–260–0600 713–260–0800 800–569–4287 409–938–7852 936–539–4984 713–475–5544 713–752–0686 713–920–1844 409–945–4011 800–333–4636 713–551–8792

LEGAL ASSISTANCE Advanced Directives for Health Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–880–1300 ext 1341 Advocacy, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–974–7691 no charge for the disabled 800–880–0821 AIDS Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–228–0735 ext. 121 Consejos Legales (Houston Bar Association). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–759–1133 Family Law Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–777–3247 domestic abuse, family law only Fort Bend Lawyers Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–239–0015 wills for low–income seniors Harris County Area Agency on Aging Benefits Counselors. . . . . . . . 713–794–9001 Counselors provide advice on benefits; for other 800–213–8471 legal matters, may be referred to a legal service provider.

Houston Bar Association Elder Law Committee/Volunteer Lawyers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–759–1133 wills for low–income seniors Houston Volunteer Lawyers Legal Advice Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–228–0732 monthly; low–income; free for Harris Co., bilingual

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MEAL ASSISTANCE Food Pantries To find the nearest Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 statewide search for food assistance Alvin Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–824–8871 Alvin Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–585–6633 Bear Creek Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–855–0014 Brazosport Cares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–239–1225 East Ft. Bend Human Needs Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–261–1006 Fair Haven United Methodist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–468–3276 Helping Hands – Ft Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–232–4904 House of Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–826–4445 Houston Food Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–223–3700 Love Feast Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–633–3714 Montgomery County Food Bank . . . montgomerycountyfoodbank.com • 936–539–6686 St. Thomas Social Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–849–9458 Meals on Wheels/Vouchers/Meal Programs ActionS, Inc. of Brazoria County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–849–6132 Bay Area Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–326–3336 Baytown Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–427–2145 Bear Creek Ministries Senior Baskets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–855–0014 Chambers County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409–267–3559 ext. 3527 City of La Porte Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–470–9897 City of South Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–947–7700 City Wide Club Food Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–752–2582 provides vouchers only Colorado County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–732–5606 Community Family Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–923–2316 Edgewater Meals on Wheels (City of Galveston). . . . . . . 409–763–6437 ext. 3553 Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–528–3663 End Hunger Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703–860–1273 Friendswood Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–482–5070 SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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Legal Hotline for Texans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tlsc.org • 800–622–2520 LegalLine – Houston Bar Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–759–1133 Lone Star Legal Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–652–0077 Harris, Montgomery Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–733–8394 NAACP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877–NAACP–98 Justice in Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . justiceinaging.org • 202–289–6976 Southeast Texas Legal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–523–7852 low–income Texas Legal Services Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tlsc.org • 800–622–2520 Texas Legal Services Center and Pro Bono Net. . . . texaslawhelp.org • 212–760–2554 University of Houston Clinical Legal Aid Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–743–2094

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MEAL ASSISTANCE – Continued Ft. Bend County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ft. Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More. . . . . . . .

Ft. Bend and Waller Counties • fortbendseniors.org Galveston County “Senior Lunch Program”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . galvestoncountytx.gov Gano Baptist Mission Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grayson Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Harris County Area Agency on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hester House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interfaith Caring Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interfaith Ministries – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . imgh.org • Interfaith of The Woodlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

J D Walker Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jacinto City – Heritage Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jewish Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

John L. Wood Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Joy Fellowship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lighthouse Christian Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maxwell Adult Center Deer Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

N. Channel Assistance Min.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

N.A.M. Food for Seniors Appointment Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pearland Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ramsey/Flukinger Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Riley Chambers/Barrett Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Salvation Army – Pasadena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Society of St. Vincent De Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

South Union Church of Christ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St. Bernadette Christian Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church – Nassau Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Target Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

West Columbia Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wharton County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YWCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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281–238–3502 281–633–7049 409–770–6251 713–227–0304 713–455–3660 713–393–4700 713–794–9001 713–274–1394 281–332–3881 713–533–4978 713–533–4900 281–367–1230 281–426–3551 713–675–4487 713–729–3200 281–272–0001 713–921–0197 281–339–3033 281–478–7277 936–756–5828 936–539–9211 713–453–8028 281–583–5600 281–485–5081 281–457–1810 281–328–4713 713–378–0020 713–741–8234 713–747–5440 281–486–0337 713–946–0098 281–333–2509 800–437–7396 713–226–4953 979–345–5955 979–532–6430 713–868–9922

SENIOR ADVOCACY Nursing Home Advocates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–296–2606 University of Texas Health Science on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–500–9931 long–term care ombudsman program • nursing.uth.edu/coa/ombudsman SENIOR FRAUD Attorney General of Texas . . . . . . . . . . texasattorneygeneral.gov • 800–252–8011 senior protection programs 713–223–5886 BBB Education Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bbb.org • 713–341–6141 713–868–9500 Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–447–8477 Texas State Securities Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–305–8300 888–663–0009 Provides free and confidential background checks on registered investment advisors and brokers. • ssb.state.tx.us • texasinvestored.org investor education SENIOR REFERRALS These organizations will assist in helping find services.

Actions Inc. of Brazoria County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alliance for Multicultural Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

American Society on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area. . h–gac.com • Catholic Charities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chambers County Senior Citizens Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chinese Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coalition for the Homeless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Colorado Valley Transit Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Colorado County Crime Victim Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Crisis Hotline (Spanish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DAYA, Inc (South Asian Community) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Elder Care Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eldercare.gov • Epilepsy Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . epilepsyfoundation.org • Federal Information Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fort Bend and Waller County • fortbendseniors.org

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SAFETY PROGRAMS RUOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–388–4370 Alvin Police Department RUOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–922–1551 Danbury residents only 979–848–0219 RUOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–341–4704 Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department Fort Bend residents

979–849–6132 713–776–4700 713–526–8300 800–537–9728 800–437–7396 713–526–4611 409–267–3559 713–271–6100 713–739–7514 979–732–6281 713–755–5625 713–526–8088 713–468–5463 713–981–7645 800–677–1116 800–332–1000 800–688–9889 281–633–7049

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SENIOR REFERRALS – Continued Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services. . . . . . . 409–934–8100 Galveston County Senior Citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409–770–6251 Galveston County Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–393–4700 Harris County Area Agency on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832–393–4301 800–213–8471 Helping One Another, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–885–4188 Austin County Hospice Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nhpco.org • 800–658–8898 Houston Area Women’s Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hawc.org • 713–528–2121 Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–533–4900 Jewish Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–667–9336 Korean Senior Citizens Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–465–6588 Liberty County Project on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936–336–7265 Lupus Foundation/Texas Gulf Coast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–529–0126 Montgomery Council on Aging — Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 936–756–5828 Retired American Persons Senior Citizen Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409–643–5877 Texas City St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities. . . . . . . . . stlukestexas.com • 832–355–7701 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–772–8181 Southwest area Wharton County Jr. College Senior Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–532–6430 Wharton County STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES Aging and Disability Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855–937–2372 find and compare Texas living facilities; file complaints • hhs.texas.gov Attorney General of Texas . . . . . . . . . . texasattorneygeneral.gov • 800–252–8011 senior protection programs Attorney General of Texas – Houston Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–223–5886 Blind and Visually Impaired Services. . . . . . . . . . . hhs.texas.gov • 877–787–8999 Department of Texas Health and Human Services 800–628–5115 Food & Drug Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fda.gov • 888–463–6332 Reports safety warnings and recalls for products regulated by the FDA Medicare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . medicare.gov • 800–633–4227 Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–447–8477 National Active and Retired Federal Employees . . . . . . narfe.org • 281–438–2272 National Alliance for Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . caregiving.org • 301–718–8444 National DO NOT CALL Registry . . . . . . . ftc.gov • donotcall.gov • 888–382–1222 National Institute on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nia.nih.gov • 301–496–1752 National Senior Citizens Law Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nsclc.org • 202–289–6976 Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ssa.gov • 800–772–1213 Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . www.dfps.state.tx.us • 800–252–5400

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SUPPORT GROUPS (State & National) Find additional support groups on srgserv.com AARP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aarp.org Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aa.org ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . alsa.org Alzheimer’s Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alz.org American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cancer.org American Diabetes Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . diabetes.org American Lung Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lung.org Arthritis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arthritis.org American Stroke Association . . . . . . . . . . . strokeassociation.org Epilepsy Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . epilepsyfoundation.org Gulf Parkinsons Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . gulfparkinsonsource.org Muscular Dystrophy Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mda.org Mental Health America . . . . . . . . . . . . . mentalhealthamerica.net MS Lifelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mslifelines.com Multiple Sclerosis Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . nationalmssociety.org National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI. . . . . . . . . NAMI.org National Federation for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nfb.org National Organization for Rare Disorders. . . . . rarediseases.org United Ostomy Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . uoahouston.org

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888–687–2277 713–686–6300 800–782–4747 877–714–0088 713–266–2877 713–977–7706 800–586–4872 800–442–6653 888–478–7653 800–332–1000 409–539–8398 800–572–1717 800–969–6642 877–447–3243 800–344–4867 713–970–4419 410–659–9314 800–999–6673 800–826–0826

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission Ombudsman Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888–834–7406 Provides direct grant benefits to individuals with disabilities to purchase services.

Texas Health and Human Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . hhs.texas.gov • 855–937–2372 blind; rehab; disability; hearing services Texas Information and Referral Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . helpintexas.com • 211 Texas Poison Center Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . poisoncontrol.org • 800–222–1222

TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE AARP Tax–Aide Volunteer Counselors Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888–227–7669 aarp.org/taxaide Houston Asset Building Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–223–1864 Tax preparation for the elderly.. . . . . . neighborhood–centers.org • 713–957–4357 During tax season: (Jan.1 – Apr. 15) UTILITY ASSISTANCE Brazoria County Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–864–1427 Catholic Charities–Guadalupe Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–227–9981 Community Action Council of Galveston County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409–765–7878 Information and referral to local agencies offering emergency assistance.

Utility assistance for Galveston county residents.

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UTILITY ASSISTANCE – Continued Consolidated Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866–989–2255 outside Harris County Fort Bend County Social Services – Rosenberg (M–F, 8–5). . . . . . . . 281–342–7300 Fort Bend County Social Services – Missouri City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–403–8050 Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–696–7900 gas and electric assistance Hester House – Harris County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–672–2573 Lifeline Texas – Light up Texas Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866–454–8387 low income assistance with telephone and electricity Pearland Neighborhood Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–485–1987 Utility assistance for eligible applicants residing in Pearland and Manvel.

Programs for Human Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866–550–0282 Liberty, Chambers, Orange, & Jefferson Counties Reliant Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reliant.com • 713–207–7777 Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–233–5420 979–233–5429 Salvation Army Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–752–0686 water only; Harris County only Senior Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–696–7900 Assists with crisis situations involving water, heat, rent and mortgage.

Sheltering Arms Utility Assistance – CEAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 W.A.T.E.R. Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–371–1400 The W.A.T.E.R. Fund is sponsored by the City of Houston and offers financial assistance for water bills for both the elderly and the disabled.

WEBSITES Ask NOAH About: Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noah-health.org 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . consumer.ftc.gov Gulf Coast Blood Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . giveblood.org Independent Living Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . independentliving.com Internet Senior Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . internetseniorsuccess.com/seniorsites.htm Live Well, Live Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . asaging.org 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

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stark-diabetes.org/default.htm World Health Net Longevity, Life Expectancy, and Anti-Aging Meds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . worldhealth.net Write a Senior Citizen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . writeseniors.com

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ADVERTISERS INDEX 12 Oaks Senior Living................................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 85 A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc....................... 832–437–1983....................12, BC AARP Auto Insurance.................................. 877–552–0311........................ 127 AbetLife Home Health................................ 281–431–1900................ 1, 25, 86 Acorn Stairlifts........................................... 855–525–6472.......................... 66 Alzheimer’s Association Houston & SETX............ 800–272–3900.................. 91, 140 Apex Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care.... 281–469–8800.......................... 87 Area Agency on Aging of the Hou/Galv Area... 800–437–7396.................. 21, 144 Arthritis Foundation.................................... arthritis.org................................ 136 ASEA...................................................... 832–701–0634.......................... 42 Avanti Living............................................. See Ad for Numbers..................... 83 Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire..................... 713–600–9500.......................... 62 Bosley Medical Group............................... 844–641–5970.......................... 46 Brookdale Senior Living.............................. See Ad for Numbers..................... 79 Chefs for Seniors....................................... 832–415–7374.......................... 15 City of Kaufman........................................ See Ad for Websites..................... 75 Collette Travel........................................... 800–581–8942........................ 114 Comfort Keepers....................................... 346–246–4900.......................... 19 Conservatory Senior Living.......................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 77 Craftmatic Adjustible Beds.......................... 844–375–9041.......................... 71 DIRECTV.................................................. 877–732–5007.......................... 70 Dish Network........................................... 855–412–1543.......................... 72 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals.... See Ad for Numbers................ 64-65 Erectile Dysfunction Solutions....................... 844–453–2810.......................... 41 Fall Creek Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ctr...... 281–902–4152.......................... 96 Family Tree In-Home Care........................... 713–333–9991.......................... 17 Fifty+ Radio Program.................................. 713–212–8127........................ 117 Harris County Area Agency on Aging........... 800–213–8471........................ 142 H-E-B Pharmacy....................................... heb.com..................................... 30 Hearing Help Express................................ 866–285–9702.......................... 47 Hearts at Home Senior Care....................... 713–515–2567.......................... 19 Heritage for the Blind................................. 866–685–6676........................ 107 Home Health Resources.............................. 281–398–3444.......................... 15 Health Services Management of Texas, LLC.... See Ad for Numbers..................... 95

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Inogen One Oxygen.................................. 855–220–0314.......................... 34 Interfaith of The Woodlands........................ 281–367–1230........................ 138 Kingwood Pines Hospital............................ 281–404–1001.......................... 61 Kroger Pharmacy...................................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 35 Life Alert.................................................. 855–614–5880.......................... 45 MDHearingAid......................................... 877–630–0336.......................... 51 Medicare MarketPlace............................... 844–565–9281........................ 126 MobileHelp.............................................. 844–359–4791.......................... 23 National Association of Social Workers........ socialworkers.org................... 3, 145 National Debt Relief.................................. 844–300–3634........................ 125 North Houston Transitional Care................... 281–547–0123.......................... 96 Oak Haven.............................................. 281–363–4941.......................... 78 Park Creek Independent Living.................... 281–690–0019...................... IFC, 74 Physicians Home Care of Texas................... 832–628–1200 ......................... 59 Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.......... 877–385–3985.......................... 56 Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce......... 903–786–6371.......................... 76 Senior Resource Guide............................... 281–277–2333.......................... 11 Simply Organic Soap................................ simplyorganicsoap.com............... 118 Social Security Disability – Bill Gordon & Assoc.... 844–525–4192........................ 124 SYNERGY HomeCare................................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 17 Tax Relief................................................. 844–290–6758........................ 122 Texas Department of Agriculture.................... uncorktexaswines.com................. 120 Texas Health and Human Services................ agewelllivewell.org..................... 139 Texas Legato Winery................................. texaslegatowinery.net.................. 116 Texas Oncology........................................ 888–864–4226................... 63, IBC The Jank Gourmet BBQ Sauce..................... bbqjank.com............................. 119 Trinity Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center....... 936–744–1300.......................... 97 United Way of Greater Houston................... unitedwayhouston.org.................. 143 Universal Home Therapy............................. 281–565–1277.......................... 33 Verus Healthcare....................................... 866–686–8784.......................... 32 Walgreens Pharmacy................................ walgreens.com............................. 37 World Health Link...................................... 866–936–0285.......................... 43 YMT Vacations.......................................... 855–760–0344........................ 121

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