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Color Coded Sections LEISURE & LIFESTYLE massage therapy, books, travel, dining, professional services, pet sitters, senior centers HOME & GARDEN lawn services, remodelers, SRES Realtors, home repairs, furniture, security systems, builders LEGAL & FINANCIAL financial planners, elder law attorneys, reverse mortgage specialists, financial institutions HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES medical supplies & equipment, health aides, pharmacies, nutritional supplements, health services DOCTORS & DENTISTS geriatric physicians, audiologists, podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, orthopedists, plastic surgeons MEDICAL CENTERS & CLINICS hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, cancer treatment facilities, extended hospital stay facilities, medical clinics HOME CARE SERVICES home health services, personal assistant or non-medical services HOUSING independent/retirement, assisted living, skilled nursing, residential care, Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FINAL PLANNING hospice, funeral services, monuments, cremation services NON-PROFITS & SENIOR SERVICES non-profits, state agencies, VA information, adult day care centers, referral services, senior services Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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How to use the Senior Resource Guide.................4-5 Where We Cover – SRG Distribution Map..................... 9 Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide................. 11 Advertisers Index................190-191

EcoPharmacy.............................. 40 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas...... 41 Kroger Pharmacy........................ 42 Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company........... 43 TexanPlus HMO.......................... 44 Medical Guardian....................... 45 Walgreens................................. 46 A Senior Moment Massage........... 47

LEISURE & LIFESTYLE 15 Texas Hill Country Wineries.......... 16 Randalls.................................... 17 TEAinTexas................................. 18 Deer Lake Lodge & Spa................ 19 Taylor Made Gluten Free Bakery.... 20 Hye Meadow Winery.................. 21 Dexas....................................... 22 BeeBop Books............................ 23

HOME & GARDEN 25 15 Ways to Add Curb Appeal...... 24 What is SRES? – SRG Resource..... 26 Wendy Cline Properties................ 27 Bath Wraps............................... 28 Acorn Stairlift.............................. 29 Blum’s Fine Furniture..................... 30

LEGAL & FINANCIAL 33 Thrivent Financial......................... 34 Wright Abshire Attorneys.............. 35 Hayes & Wilson Law Firm............. 36

DOCTORS & DENTISTS 49 Dentures & Dental Services............ 50

MEDICAL CENTERS & CLINICS 51 Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.................. 52 HealthSouth Rehabilitation – The Woodlands.......................... 53 HealthSouth Rehabilitation – Cypress..................................... 54 Texas Oncology.......................... 55 Reliant Rehab Hospital................. 56 Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital........................... 57 Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Nexus Speciality Hospital...............59 Kindred Hospitals..................... 60-61 See pages 4 and 5 for an introduction on how to use the Senior Resource Guide.

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Assisted Living HOME CARE SERVICES 63 Magnolia Heights..................... 102 BrightStar Care............................. 3 What Level of Care is Right For You? – SRG Resource............. 62 Home Care Charts – SRG Resource........................64-65 Home Health Resources................ 66 Visiting Angels............................ 67 C&D Healthcare Services............. 68 Synergy HomeCare..................... 68 Texas Home Health...................... 69 Assisting Hands Home Care.......... 70 Post-Health Home Care................ 70 CarePartners Together.................. 70

HOUSING

Independent/Retirement Retire In Texas............................. 74 Types of Residential Care for Seniors – SRG Charts.........76-77 Living Facilities – SRG Listings....78-87 FiveStar Senior Living – The Forum.................................. 88 Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center............................... 89 Mariposa Apartment Homes.......... 90 Regency in the Forest................... 91 Carriage Inn/ Village on the Park................. 92, 95 The Village of Meyerland.............. 93 The Village at the Woodlands Waterway................. 93 Conservatory Senior Living........... 94 Oak Haven Apartment Homes....... 95 Gun Barrell City.......................... 96 Commerce, Texas........................ 97 Canton, Texas............................ 98 Rusk, Texas................................. 99 Nacodoches, Texas................... 100 Shelby County.......................... 101

Assisted Living Cottages Unlimited Care......................... 103 Sparrow Adult Living.................. 103 Licensed Alzheimer’s Silverado Memory Care............. 104 Autumn Leaves.................. 105, 107 U.S. Memory Care Vintage......... 106 Autumn Grove Cottage............... 107 Alzheimer’s Association............... 108 Living Facilities Checklist – SRG Checklist.....................112-113 SRG Living Facility Resources: Online.................................... 114 Skilled Nursing/Rehab Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities – SRG Listings & Maps...........115-123 Cantex Continuing Care Network....................124-125 Paramount..........................126-127 Nexion Health.......................... 128 Sava Senior Care...................... 129 Windsor Houston...................... 130 The Woodlands Healthcare Center..................... 131 StoneGate Senior Living.............. 132 Regent Care Center................... 132

FINAL PLANNING 135 Altus Hospice........................... 136 Final Planning – SRG Resource....................137-141 Silverado Hospice..................... 142 Carnes Funeral Home................ 142 Schmidt Memorials.................... 143 1st Choice Hospice.................... 143 Hospice Agencies – SRG Listings.......................144-145

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NON-PROFITS & SPECIAL FEATURES SENIOR SERVICES 149 Crossword Puzzle......................2-13 Area Agency on Aging....... 153, 177

The Friendship Center................. 154 United Way Montgomery County.................. 155 Adult Day Care Centers – SRG Listings.......................156-157 Alzheimer’s Association............... 159 Texas Department of Aging & Disability..................... 161 Interfaith of The Woodlands........ 171 Arthritis Foundation.................... 172 Friends For Life.......................... 179 Angel Flight.............................. 183

Sudoku...................................... 14 Recipes..................... 71, 133, 152 Page for Taking Notes................ 192

PREMIUM PARTNERS U.S. Memory Care Vintage............. Inside Front Cover Dentures & Dental Services................. 1 1st Choice Hospice............................ 2 Sava Senior Care....... Between 32 & 33 Conservatory Senior Living.............. Between 32 & 33

American Heart Association........ 185

Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center..........Between 128 & 129

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Blue Cross Blue Shield............Between 128 & 129

Creating a Butterfly Garden........... 31

TexanPlus HMO......... Inside Back Cover

5 Must Have Legal Documents....... 37 Help for Caregivers..................... 72

Altus Hospice...................... Back Cover

Where do You Go From Here?.... 109 Choose The Best End-Of-Life Care...................... 134 Understanding Hospice.............. 146 Help is a Phone Call Away......... 150

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In an overwhelming online world, one easy resource stands above. With a seemingly endless myriad of websites to sift through for active aging related resources, where do you begin? The answer is simple, a website that has the information you need or can direct you straight to it: SRGserv.com.

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From the Publisher

PU B LI S H E R & E DI T OR -I N-CH I E F Karyn Dean S R G CALE NDAR P OS T I NGS srgcalendar@SRGserv.com E DI T OR I AL AS S I S TANT Ginny McCord CONT R I B UT OR S Jeff Carmack, Fypon, Elder Care Research Organization, Houston Solari Hospice

hile caregiving for my grandmother, I realized that I

was not alone in the quest for information and resources—thus was born the Senior Resource Guide. Having been an eldercare advocate for over 20 years, it was a dream-come-true to start SRG with my husband and then have our children join us. As a family-owned and operated organization, we are committed to assisting those on their quest for active aging, which

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Hye Meadow Winery

Defining the taste of Texas Located halfway between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, Hye Meadow Winery offers friendly staff, beautiful surroundings and irresistible, award-winning wines. Stop by and experience one of our state’s great tastes. Hye Meadow Winery 10257 U.S. Highway 290 W 512-657-2855 info@hyemeadow.com

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15 Ways

to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home 1. Accent a bay window by adding window panels below the opening. 2. Add classic crown or fascia dentil molding beneath gutters and eaves to heighten the appearance of your home. 3. If you have a ceiling fan on a front porch, add a two-piece ceiling medallion around the fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s base to add style to your entire porch. 4. Replace older, rotting wooden louvers with low-maintenance polyurethane louvers. 5. Upgrade the look of your entryway by adding a new brass kick plate and polishing your door hardware. 6. Flank your windows with easy-care polyurethane shutters. 7. Add sparkle to your yard with a decorative lamp post that can help light up the night. 8. Give your house style by adding brackets under roof eaves and on porches. 9. If your home has a Victorian style, use spires to accent exterior areas, fencing and gated areas of the home. 10. Accent your exterior with a new, colorful welcome mat, decorative flags, planter boxes and baskets of flowers. 11. Add dimension to porch ceilings with faux beams. 12. Since the pineapple is the universal sign of hospitality, add a decorative half-round or full round pineapple accent piece in the entryway to your home. 13. Add a trellis system to top off a garage door or side entry door. 14. Add brackets and corbels to side entry areas of the home to bring attention to this area of the house. 15. Cover up unsightly wooden posts with a PVC Column Wrap. Courtesy of Fypon | fypon.com 24

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When it’s time to think about moving, call a Senior Real Estate Specialist.

Who are SRES® Professionals? If you haven’t heard of an SRES®, you’re not alone, but with the anticipated needs of an aging population, you’ll be seeing more and more of them. By earning the SRES® designation, a realtor has demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50+ through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. What does an SRES® do? SRES® designees not only can create a customized approach to marketing and selling your property, but they also can work with you to explore your housing options to ensure that your next home best serves your current and future needs. Such certified specialists have special knowledge about everything from reverse mortgages and the importance of universal design to the uses of pensions, 401k accounts, and IRAs in real estate transactions.They’ll also help you steer clear of loan schemes and scams that victimize aged 50+ borrowers. To find an SRES®: www.SeniorsRealEstate.com 26

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

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Here are a few plants that are sure to create a colorful, nectar-rendering, butterfly-friendly habitat right in your own backyard. Blue sage is a native Texas perennial, drought-resistant and blooms in shades of purple and blue nearly year-round. Texas lantana thrives in hot Texas temperatures. It produces bright colorful blossoms and attracts swallowtails, sulphurs and brush-foot butterflies. Asclepias is also known as milkweed and comes in several varieties. The most common variety in Texas is also known as Antelope Horn. Tropical Milkweed is not native to Texas but is widely available in garden centers and blooms in bright bold colors. Zinnias grow well in the Texas heat and are easy to grow from a seed. They are annuals, so be prepared to plant them each spring. Buddleia (butterfly bush) usually bloom mid-July through frost, in vibrant shades of purple, red and white. A butterfly garden will not only attract colorful creatures to your space, but will also create a colorful atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy. Don’t forget to feed the next generation of butterflies— the caterpillars! Here are some plants that will attract and nurture certain caterpillar species in Coastal South Texas: • Asclepias (milkweed) – Monarchs • Passion Vines – Fritillaries • Parsley – Black Swallowtail • Citrus – Giant Swallowtail • Pipevine – Pipevine Swallowtail

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WHATEVER YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS ... We’ll help you reach them. Thrivent Financial offers a full range of products and services to help you achieve financial security, including: • Life insurance • Retirement options • Annuities • Health insurance • Mutual funds We’ll create a financial strategy that reflects your goals and values. Wayne D. Crary ChFC® FIC MBA Financial Associate 19450 Tomball Pkwy, Ste 140 Houston, TX, 77070 281-807-2616

Insurance products issued or offered by Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. They are also licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent. For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures. Appleton, Wisconsin • Minneapolis, Minnesota • Thrivent.com • 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836)

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Must Have Legal Documents

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;will.â&#x20AC;? 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 oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 38

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More than 300 generic prescriptions are just $4 for a 30 day supply & $10 for a 90 day supply. Call 1-877-4RX-LIST or visit www.kroger.com/generic for complete list of included drugs. We accept thousands of insurance plans, including ALL Medicare Part D plans, and Medicare Part B. Our pharmacists can provide immunizations for pneumonia, shingles (Zostavax), and many others, with no appointment necessary! See your friendly neighborhood Kroger Pharmacist for details. CONROE 2222 I-45 North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-441-7379 220 S. Loop 336. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-756-5574 3830 West Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-756-7233 CYPRESS 9703 Barker Cypress Rd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-746-3645 13135 Louetta Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-379-7756 17455 Spring Cypress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-304-0971 18030 FM 529. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-550-6942 HOUSTON 9125 W Sam Houston Pkwy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-477-0585 12434 Tomball Parkway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-272-0050 13133 Veterans Memorial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-440-7456 5235 Aldine Mail Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-449-0338 9330 Jones Rd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-894-4859 12400 FM 1960. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-237-4890 12222 Jones Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-912-7578 10010 Cypresswood Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-807-1056 6749 Airline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-692-5163 360 FM 1960 West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-397-6622 1352 W. 43rd Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-681-0821 HUMBLE 3820 Atascocita Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-812-6397 19611 Eastex Freeway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-446-2620 19300 Lake Houston Pkwy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-812-4499 HUNTSVILLE 111 I-45 South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-291-7977 KINGWOOD 25651 Highway 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-713-9447 MAGNOLIA 6616 FM 1488. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-321-9870 ORANGE 1600 N. 16th Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409-886-1362 SPRING 2301 Rayford Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-813-0410 5671 Treaschwig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-443-2883 15802 Champion Forest Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-370-9481 6060 FM 2920. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-370-4110 18518 Kuykendahl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-350-3591 8745 Spring Cypress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-717-4111 THE WOODLANDS 4747 Research Forest Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-298-6165 6700 Woodlands Pkwy #600. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-296-0249 8000 Research Forest Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-419-1137 TOMBALL 14060 FM 2920. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-516-2486 24350 Kuykendahl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-205-0533 WILLIS 12605 I-45 North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-890-5060

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ROOTED IN HOUSTON You may not know us yet, but we’re part of the health system Houston has counted on for more than 100 years. We understand health care, so we’re in a unique position to offer a better option for health insurance. Here you will

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find affordable health coverage from the health system that’s deeply rooted in Houston. Learn more at healthplan.memorialhermann.org.

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Medicare gives you choices. Make the choice that fits your needs. $0 monthly Plan Premium* More benefits than Original Medicare including plans with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

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8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in your local time zone (TTY users call 711) 7 days a week. Your call may be answered by a licensed agent.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES MEDICARE Part D PLANS Walgreens is a preferred pharmacy in select plans with the following 4 Medicare Part D sponsors: AARP MedicareRX Plans (from United Healthcare) Coventry Healthcare | HUMANA | smartD Rx You could save money through lower prescription copays, especially on generics!

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& Clinics

Medical Centers

Hospitals Rehabilitation Facilities Cancer Treatment Facilities

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A TRADITION OF INNOVATION & COMPASSION. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRACTICING MEDICINE AND LEADING IT. We are honored to serve the growing Northwest Houston community by providing compassionate, world-class care close to you.

FULL SPECTRUM OF SERVICES Our services include:

• Accredited Chest Pain Center • Birthing Center • Breast Care Center • Cardiology • Cardiovascular Surgery • Cancer Center • Emergency Medicine • Gastroenterology • General Surgery • Human Performance Lab • Imaging & Diagnostic Services • Infusion Center • Neurology • Neurosurgery

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Obstetrics & Gynecology • Orthopedics & Sports Medicine • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery • Radiation Oncology • Rehabilitation Services • Spine Center • Stroke Care • Robotic Surgery • Vein Clinic • Weight Loss Surgery • Wellness Center • Wound Care

v To schedule an appointment with a Houston Methodist Willowbrook physician, call 281.737.2500 or visit houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook.

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A Higher Level of Care. At HealthSouth, rehabilitation is all we do. It drives every decision. It keeps HealthSouth at the forefront of innovation. It guarantees the best possible care for each patient’s maximum regained independence.

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Ask for HealthSouth.

We are the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, operating in 27 states across the country. • Only inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Montgomery County to earn Disease-Specific Care Certification by The Joint Commission for our Stroke Recovery Program. • Outperforming peers by achieving higher functional gains for patients & consistently ranking in the top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the UDS database. • Using leading edge technologies: Auto Ambulator, Bioness H200 and L300, LiteGait, Biodex Balance System SD, VitalStim, Nintendo Wii Virtual Reality, DriveAble, Armeo Boom, MotoMed Viva 2 with Functional Electrical Stimulation, Tibion Bionic Knee, Reo Therapy, DynaVision D2 and much more. • Direct admits from home 24 hours a day/7 days a week and do not require a 3-day acute care stay. • Spacious Private (extra bed for loved ones when needed) and Companion Rooms offered with free WiFi. • Dedicated teams of physicians & professionals totally focused on partnering with patients and families to achieve their maximum functional independence.

www.healthsouththewoodlands.com HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital – The Woodlands 18550 IH 45 South (easy access off I-45 South feeder), Shenandoah, TX 77384 281.364.2006 | Fax 866-558-2083

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More than Just stroKe rehabilitation A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE When a stroke or serious illness impacts your life, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress helps you get it back. Our dedicated team of specialists, personalized stroke treatment plans, the most inventive technologies and a coordinated approach to recovery support patients in reaching their goals, returning them to the things they love most. To learn more about our stroke programs and success stories, call HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress at 832 280-2500. The Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation

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117 Vision Park Dr. Shenandoah, TX 77384 (The Woodlands) Phone 936-444-1700 20180 Chasewood Park Dr. Houston, TX 77070 (The Vintage) Phone 281-205-5100

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Visit the Events page on the Senior Resource Guide website to find area events such as support groups, expos/healthfairs, and educational seminars. Go to srgserv.com and click on events or scan this QR code.

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NEXUS SPECIALITY HOSPITAL SERVICES Nexus Specialty Hospitals medical staff includes physicians who are board-certified in internal medicine, critical care, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, wound care, infectous diseases, neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, physical medicine, rehabilitation, family practice and sleep medicine. When patient cases require additional support, Nexus utilizes a professional network of sub-specialist physicians who partner seamlessly with full-time hospital staff.

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Physician Led Patient Centered Family Focused

Nexus specialty Hospital offers a wide array of medical services: • Intensive care unit • Night & weekend coverage 7pm/7am on site physician • Dialysis • Telemetry monitoring • Ventilator management (V200 TalkingVent) • Wound care specialty program • IV therapy services • Radiology/CT scan • Endoscopy

• On-site pharmacy • Respiratory therapy • Physical therapy • Occupational therapy • Speech therapy • Case management/social services • Neuro/Psychology services • Registered Dietician • Weekly team conference

iNformatioN gatHered for referrals: 4 History & Physical 4 Physician Consultation Reports 4 Physician Progress Notes 4 Diagnostic reports: Lab, X-Ray,

CT Scan, MRI, etc.

4 Durable Power of Attorney/Advanced

Directives

NEXUS SPECIALITY CLINIC 114 Vision Park Dr. Shenandoah, TX 77384 713-482-3390

4 Wound Care notes 4 Current MAR 4 Initial & Last Nutrition Assessment 4 Therapy Records (PT,OT,ST,RT) 4 Referral source contact name

& call back number

4 Surgical Procedure Reports

THE WOODLANDS CAMPUS 9182 Six Pines Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380 713-482-3307

SHENANDOAH CAMPUS 123 Vision Park Dr. Shenandoah, TX 77384 713-482-3307

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Care That’s Built Around You

Kindred Healthcare is committed to delivering care from hospital to home with quality and compassion. Our post-acute care services in Houston—including transitional care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and home care—allow us to help patients return home as soon as possible while also providing care and services that will promote wellness. We are committed to playing a leading role in solving the challenges of care following traditional hospital stays by managing and coordinating the unique care and rehabilitative needs of each patient. Come see how Kindred continues the care every day at ContinueWithKindred.com TO REFER A PATIENT, CALL: 713.691.6556

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In the Houston area Kindred offers services in: 10 Transitional Care Hospitals • 2 Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals • Home Health • Hospice Care • RehabCare Contract Rehabilitation.

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1 Kindred Hospital Bay Area 4801 East Sam Houston Parkway S. Pasadena, Texas 77505 281.991.5463 • 713.943.6466 fax www.khbayareahouston.com 2 Kindred Hospital Baytown 1700 James Bowie Drive Baytown, Texas 77520 281.420.7800 • 281.420.7841 fax www.khbaytown.com 3 Kindred Hospital Clear Lake 350 Blossom Street Webster, Texas 77598 281.316.7800 • 281.316.7828 fax www.khclearlake.com 4 Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center 6441 Main Street • Houston, Texas 77030 713.790.0500 • 713.790.1755 fax www.khhouston.com 5 Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest 11297 Fallbrook Drive Houston, Texas 77065 281.517.1000 • 281.517.1003 fax www.khhoustonnw.com 6 Kindred Hospital Spring 205 Hollow Tree Lane Houston, Texas 77090 832.249.2700 • 281.583.0890 fax www.kindredspring.com 7 Kindred Hospital Sugar Land 1550 First Colony Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281.275.6000 • 281.491.7255 fax www.khsugarland.com

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8 Kindred Hospital The Heights 1800 W 26th Street Houston, Texas 77008 832.673.4200 • 832.673.0231 fax www.khheights.com 9 Kindred Hospital Tomball 505 Graham Drive Tomball, Texas 77375 281.255.5600 • 281.255.2954 fax www.khtomball.com 10 Kindred Hospital Town and Country 1120 Business Center Drive Houston, Texas 77043 713.932.2700 • 713.467.6065 fax www.khtownandcountry.com

INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITALS 13 Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake 655 E Medical Center Boulevard Webster, Texas 77598 281.286.1500 • 281.286.0781 fax www.khrehabclearlake.com

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HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE Kindred at Home For service information, contact a location below or visit kindredathomehouston.com. 15 South Houston 184 Gulf Freeway, Suite A-2 League City, Texas 77573 HOME HEALTH:

281.218.6605 • 281.488.1806 fax HOSPICE:

281.204.8944 • 281.204.8941 fax 16 West Houston 950 Threadneedle, Suite 140 Houston, Texas 77079 HOME HEALTH:

281.497.0860 • 281.497.0897 fax HOSPICE:

281.497.0839 • 281.497.0897 fax TX TDD/TTY# 800.735.2988

14 Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Northeast Houston 18839 McKay Boulevard Humble, Texas 77338 281.964.6600 • 281.446.1381 fax www.khrehabnortheasthouston.com

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What Level of Care is Right for You? Retirement Housing Apartment-like facilities that include living essentials such as meals and transportation. These often include facilities for various activities.

Assisted Living These communities are set up to provide residents help with daily activities and also usually offer some level of healthcare services.

Residential/Personal Care Homes Non-apartment facilities that provide assistance for residents with medication, hygiene, and simple tasks such as getting dressed. Typically a home setting.

Skilled Nursing/Rehab These facilities are licensed and equipped to provide residents with healthcare that meets the needs of more involved medical problems.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assistance Alzheimer’s facilities provide special programs and assistance for those with memory loss. Some may provide special security measures to prevent residents from wandering off during periods of disorientation.

Respite Care Facilities that provide Respite Care offer family and other caretakers a reprieve from the stress and work of everyday care of elderly persons who cannot perform or manage care for themselves.

Home Care Various types of at-home care, both medical and non-medical, that allow seniors to remain in their place of residence rather than having to travel back and forth or be admitted to a medical facility. A cost-effective alternative to hospital stays or Skilled Nursing facilities.

Senior Day Care Facilities that provide for the needs of seniors during daytime hours only. Services typically include meals, social interaction, arts/crafts/entertainment, and stretching/gentle exercise. Centers often accommodate seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Day care allows the family to go to work or a much needed rest.

Hospice Care End of life care for the terminally ill, usually via visits in the home or facility of residence. Focus lies with pain management, comfort, and emotional support for the individual and family.

Care Management Care managers examine their clients’ needs and make recommendations regarding Home Care providers, the best type of housing for the individual, and other aspects of care that can be daunting for a senior or their family. These recommendations are orchestrated into a comprehensive plan of care.

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Services

Home care

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C&D Healthcare Services, Inc. Home Health Resources Texas Home Health

Home Health provides medical services such as skilled nursing and specialized therapies

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Homemaker and Companion services provide supervision to monitor and assist with daily activities and tasks.

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HOME CARE SERVICES

Where quality care begins... Medicare pays 100% of the covered Home Health services under Part A benefits for seniors who have a skilled need, are homebound and have a doctor’s order for treatment.

We offer the following services which may be covered by Long Term Care Insurance, the Veteran’s Benefit or privately paid:

Medication Management

Services include:

Medication verification, review and follow up with MD; prescription refills and med box set up; instructions for new medications and monitoring for adverse reactions.

Skilled Nursing Wound Care Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

Personal Assistant Services Meals, medication supervision, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, pet care, and more...

Certified Nurse Aides for personal hygiene

Personal Care Assistance with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing and ambulation.

Companions/Sitters

Social Services for community resource referral

A+ Rated

Ensure safety and well-being. Private homes, hospitals or nursing homes. From 4 to 24 hours.

Whether a person is recovering from an injury, coping with an illness, or simply needs assistance at home, Home Health Resources offers a wide range of personalized services to meet the needs of our individual clients.

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HOME CARE SERVICES

Nursing You Back to Good Health • Lab Testing on Chronic Disease • Education Management

• Vital Signs & Glucose Monitoring Care • Ostomy/Wound Teaching & Management

• Teaching & Monitoring Medications • Infusion Therapy Your health is important, so CALL ON US 24 hours/7 days a week!

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HOME CARE SERVICES

Texas Home Health™ Home Care & Hospice, committed to excellence in home care for over 40 years. We have made it our business to provide quality care, delivered in the comfort of home. We offer the following specialized clinical programs to meet your specific needs*: • Joint Rehabilitation • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Heart Failure

• Diabetes Management • Palliative Care • Late Life Depression

* Availability of specific programs may vary by location.

Texas Home Health Home Care & Hospice... proudly serving over 100 counties in Texas.

Insured Licensed Home Health 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week Accept variety of payers including Medicare,

Medicaid and most insurance

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HOME CARE SERVICES POST-HEALTH HOME CARE Building Stronger Spirit and Health Phone: (281) 570-5028 â&#x20AC;˘ (877) 834-1454 Fax: (713) 426-2435 â&#x20AC;˘ www.post-health.com Our Agency is a full service Home Health agency serving the Greater Houston and surrounding areas since 2010. Our Clinical staff consists of Physicians, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Medical Social Workers & Home Health Aides.

ur goal is to enhance your quality of life by offering companionship and assistance within a relationship that is respectful, nurturing and sensitive.

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CarePartners Together, LLC is a non-profit affiliate of Interfaith CarePartners, Inc., a multiple national award-winning educational charity that has assisted persons challenged by chronic or age-related conditions to remain in the comfort of home since 1988.

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RECIPE

The Original Tres Leches Courtesy of Churrascos Ingredients: Sponge cake 7 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons baking powder Â˝ cup milk Milks: 3 cups condensed milk 3 cups evaporated milk 3 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons vanilla

Photography | Brenlee McKnight

Meringue: 1 cup egg whites 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whip the eggs until fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sugar under creamed, about 3 minutes. Sift together the dry ingredients and gradually add to the mixer. Reduce the speed and add the milk a little at a time. Mix at low speed for 10 minutes. Pour into a greased 9x13x2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;inch cake mold. Bake for 30 minutes, then lower heat to 325 degrees and bake an additional 20 minutes, until the top of the cake is nicely browned. Meanwhile, combine the milks, cream and vanilla, whisking until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and, using a serrated cake knife, slice off the brown top (this makes a nice, crisp snack for the baker). Pour the milk mixture over the top. Let the cake soak for about 20 minutes. Prepare the meringue by heating the sugar and water to 240 degrees in a saucepan, then removing from heat. Beat egg whites with the cream of tartar in a mixer on high until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes, then slowly add the syrup. Add vanilla and keep mixing on slow speed until the bowl cools to the touch, about 15 minutes. Pour excess milk from cake and top with meringue. Use the tines of a fork to draw wavy ridges lengthwise across the cake for decoration. Cut into squares. Serves 15. Find

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Help for Caregivers By Senior Resource Guide

our life is busy with work and family and suddenly an aging friend or family member needs assistance. Whether it crept up or came quite suddenly this is when the role of caregiving starts. You are suddenly confronted with things you did not know about, or consider, until now.

The good news is that there are many resources available online to help direct you and provide information. Here are a few caregiver resource websites to get you started.

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Caregiver information, research, education, services and advocacy.

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

RETIRE

TEXAS

Commissioner Todd Staples | Texas Department of Agriculture

The good life isn’t a dream — it’s a destination. So, it’s no wonder so many people are looking to retire in Texas. With affordable housing, a lower cost of living and a wealth of experiences to share, we’re a bright Lone Star that shines the way home.

Explore the possibilities.

Visit RetireInTexas.org to find a community to call home.

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For 55+ Adults

Housing

Residential Care Homes Independent/Retirement Assisted Living â&#x20AC;˘ Skilled Nursing/Rehab Licensed Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Dementia Care Continuum of Care Retirement Communities Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

HOUSING: INFORMATION

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

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

Regulation

Not Regulated

Assisted Living Communities Communities, typically of 2-3 story apartments, that provide 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and using the bathroom but not 24 hr offer medical services. • Laundry / Linen Service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing / Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls

State Regulations

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

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

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

$1,800 to $4,000 / month

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Skilled Nursing (Nursing Homes)

Information courtesy of The American Elder Care Research Organization

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

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

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

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

State & Federal Regulations

Some State Regulations

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

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

$4,000 to $12,000 / month

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Care for Seniors

HOUSING: INFORMATION

SRG LISTINGS Living Facilities AL = Assisted Living APT = Apartments for 55+ CCRC = Continuum of Care Retirement Community LAPT = Low-Income Affordable Apartments R = Retirement/Independent Living RC = Residential Care Home H = 55+ Residential Neighborhood 1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

ALVIN Alvin Memorial Gardens 916 South Gordon 77511 (281) 331-1214 Desire to Live 2220 CR 144 77511 (832) 512-3863 Evening Shade Personal Care Home 610 Briarwilde Court 77511 (281) 756-8225 Evening Star Personal Care Home 2960 Rowan Burton 77511 (281) 331-6753 Talbots Kozy Korner, LLC 1501 Parkway 77511 (281) 331-1289 Thy Loving Kindness 1218 South Johnson 77511 (281) 331-4215 Winchester Lodge Healthcare Center 1112 Smith Dr 77511 (281) 331-6125 ANGLETON Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281 AL, R, CCRC MC, TS, RH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Magnolia Acres 108 Deborah Drive 77515 (979) 849-2301 Whites Cottage Center 332 Marshall Alley 77515 (979) 849-4744 BAY CITY The Legacy Assisted & Independent Living 720 12th Street 77414 (979) 245-7891 BAYTOWN Birdsong Place Villas 1017 Birdsong Drive 77521 (832) 477-7585 Remington Park Assisted Living Residence 901 West Baker Road 77521 (281) 427-4373 Shady Creek Premier Retirement Community 1220 Knowlton Road 77520 (281) 428-1233 Swan Manor 2508 Ward Road 77520 (281) 422-9030 BELLAIRE Right at Home 6300 West Loop South, Suite 410 77401 (713) 838-0100

AZ RSP MC TS HH RH PS

= Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance = Respite Care = Memory Care/Dementia Assistance = Transportation Services = On-site Home Health = On-site Rehab = On-site Physician Services 5 = Accepts Long-Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

BROOKSHIRE Casa de Nuez 36215 County Line Road 77423 (281) 533-9457 CLEVELAND Azalea Terrace Apartments 121 Peach Street 77327 (281) 592-1952 Cleveland Plaza Apartments 915 E. Hanson Street 77327 (281) 592-7870 Park Place Apartments 200 Campbell Street 77327 (281) 592-0332 COLUMBUS The Oaks Assisted Living Residence 203 Charter Street 78934 (979) 732-9590 CONROE Abundant Life Assisted Living & Memory Care 15245 Saddlewood Drive 77384 (281) 825-2464 Bellshire Apartments 800 Bellshire Drive 77301 (936) 756-8849 Camelot Pines Apartments 200 Camelot Street 77304 (936) 539-5880 Carriage Inn – Conroe 750 Longmire Road 77304 (936) 760-1966 APT, R, H TS, HH 4, 6 Chateau Woodlands 327 Tallow Drive 77385 (832) 884-3839 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 Elmcroft at Rivershire 450 N. Rivershire 77304 (936) 788-2626 AL, RC AZ, RSP, MC, TS, PS, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Havenwood Place Apartments 600 Hickerson 77301 (936) 441-9300 Heritage Oaks 903 Longmire Road (936) 760-2010 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS 4, 5, 6 Loving Kindness Assisted Living 635 Pinewood Drive 77385 (281) 323-4676 AL 1, 4 Regency in the Forest 545 FM 1488 77384 (936) 271-5110 APT TS 4

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Gardens at Friendswood Lake 1423 West Parkwood Avenue 77546 (281) 648-1044 Hope Village Home 4 15403 Hope Village Road 77546 (281) 482-7926 Trinity Care Senior Living 227 E. Edgewood Drive 77546 (281) 482-9700 Village on the Park Friendswood 400 E. Parkwood Drive 77546 (281) 996-8871 APT, R, H TS, HH 4, 6 GALVESTON Concord Homes 1027 Tremont 77550 (409) 770-9011 The Meridian Retirement Community 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (409) 763-6437 R RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 HEMPSTEAD Shady Oaks Apartments Limited 506 Ellen Powell Drive 77445 (936) 857-5511 HIGHLANDS Mountbatten House 213 Maple Street 77562 (281) 843-2013 HITCHCOCK Tinker Bell’s Gentle Heart 6718 Carver Avenue 77563 (409) 986-9919 HOUSTON Always Home Assisted Living 3318 S. Greenpark Drive 77082 (281) 679-1585 Atria Westchase 11424 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-7900 AL, R AZ, RSP, MC TS 4, 6 Autumn Grove Cottage – Copperfield 8524 Copperbrook Drive 77095 (281) 220-0882 AL AZ 4, 5, 6 Autumn Grove Cottage – The Heights 1405 West 24th Street 77008 (281) 220-0882 AL AZ 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Clear Lake 14225 Crescent Landing Drive 77062 (281) 938-2800 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Cy-Fair 17801 West Road 77095 (281) 861-2590 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Meyerland 4710 W Bellfort Street 77035 (713) 360-0000 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of West Houston 1725 Eldridge Parkway 77077 (832) 554-2800 Bayou Manor 4141 S Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 666-2651

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Senior Residences 500 River Point Drive 77304 (936) 756-8643 Strake House Assisted Living 1701 Westview Boulevard 77304 (936) 539-5558 TeiGoRoc I Personal Care Home 11184 Damico Lane 77306 (936) 231-3127 AL RSP 4 TeiGoRoc II Personal Care Home 11120 FM 1485 77306 (936) 231-3124 AL RSP 4 The Mansions in the Forest 545 FM 1488 77384 (936) 271-5110 The Ranch Personal Care Home 9297 Wahrenberger 77304 (936) 788-7760 CYPRESS Ainsley Courte Assisted Living 15055 N Eldridge Parkway 77429 (281) 374-8002 AL, R MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Elite House of Care 18018 Timber Mist Court 77433 (832) 798-7983 RC RSP 4 McPherson’s Personal Care Homes 19618 Mackinaw Isle Court 77429 (281) 818-4556 RC RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 DEER PARK The Waterford at Deer Park 201 McDermott Street 77504 (281) 542-9445 DICKINSON Gracious Living 12425 Pine Oak Drive 77539 (281) 337-9060 Mariposa Apartment Homes at Bay Colony 1101 FM 517 West 77539 (281) 534-1122 APT, LAPT, R 4 Serenity Gardens 1816 Gill Road 77539 (832) 738-1576 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 La Vita Bella 3527 Oak Drive 77539 (281) 534-9404 EAGLE LAKE Courtwood Apartments 400 S. Austin Road 77434 (888) 905-9791 EL LAGO Psalm 23 Homecare 204 Confederate Way 77586 (281) 326-9001 FRESNO Plantation Personal Care Home 4118 Knight Road 77545 (281) 431-0994 AL RSP, MC 3, 4, 5 FRIENDSWOOD Emeritus at Friendswood 1310 Friendswood Drive S 77546 (281) 648-5454

HOUSING: INFORMATION

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

HOUSTON — Continued Bedford Personal Care Home 11718 Bedford Street 77031 (281) 498-3301 Bellerive Apartment 7225 Bellerive 77036 (713) 789-5000 Belmont Village West University 2929 W Holcombe Boulevard 77025 (713) 592-9200 Braeburn Gardens 8627 Willow Meadow Drive 77031 (713) 988-1444 Braeburn Manor 8119 S Braeswood Boulevard 77071 (713) 776-0800 RC RSP, MC, HH, PS 3, 4, 6 Braesridge Senior Living Community 11100 Braesridge Drive 77071 (713) 270-8494 Braeswood Personal Care Homes 3519 South Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 666-6545 AL, RC RSP 4, 5, 6 Brookdale Plaza Galleria 2929 Post Oak Boulevard 77056 (713) 993-9999 CCRC RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Camden Royal Oaks 11805 Meadowglen Lane 77082 (281) 556-0153 Emeritus at Champion 17705 Red Oak Drive 77090 (281) 440-0966 Chelsea Senior Community 3230 W. Little York Road 77091 (713) 481-8989 Clarewood House Inc 7400 Clarewood Drive 77036 (713) 774-5821 Colonial Oaks at Braeswood 7800 N Stadium Drive 77030 (713) 799-8200 AL AZ. MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5 Colonial Oaks at Westchase 11395 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-2900 AL AZ, MC 4 Com For Care 7502 Marinette Drive 77074 (713) 776-9892 AL, RC RSP, PS 4, 5, 6

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Commons of Grace Senior Apartment Homes 9110 Tidwell 77078 (713) 635-3500 Copperfield Estates 16820 West Road 77095 (281) 859-9911 R TS, HH, RH 3 Cornerstone Gardens 14522 Cornerstone Village Drive 77014 (281) 580-8004 Cornerstone Village 3133 Cornerstone Park Drive 77014 (866) 730-0070 Creekbend Garden 8106 Creekbend Drive 77071 (713) 272-7717 Cypresswood Estates 15331 Kuykendahl 77090 (281) 580-5333 Devine Living Centers 12802 Newbrook Drive 77072 (281) 799-5955 Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Drive 77077 (281) 496-7676 AL, R, CCRC AZ, RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5 EdenBrook of Champions 14050 Cutten Road 77069 (281) 866-9898 Elmcroft at Braeswood 2555 S Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 839-8265 AL, RC AZ, RSP, MC, TS, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Elmcroft at Cy-Fair 11246 Fallbrook 77065 (281) 890-3174 AL, RC AZ, RSP, MC, TS, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Emeritus at Cy-Fair 11500 Fallbrook Drive 77065 (281) 970-6688 Emeritus at Memorial 1414 Sandy Springs Road 77042 (713) 782-3355 Evening Star Villa 11800 S Glen Drive 77099 (281) 498-7758 Evergreen Commons 8484 Jason Street 77074 (713) 272-0201 Goldberg B’nai B’rith Towers 10909 Fondren 77096 (713) 771-2417

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Lovett Manor 2056 Antoine Drive 77055 (713) 683-6900 Lovett Place 808 Lovett Boulevard 77006 (713) 526-2233 Loving Care Personal Care Home 2119 Isabella 77004 (713) 521-1082 Lyeral Apartment 75 Lyerly 77022 (713) 694-6681 Magnolia Estates 101 Normandy Road 77015 (713) 455-3333 Mariposa Apartment Homes at Ella Bouelvard 16354 Ella Boulevard 77090 (281) 880-8400 APT, LAPT, R 4 Mariposa Apartment Homes at Reed Road 2889 Reed Road 77051 (713) 738-1222 APT, LAPT, R 4 Northvale Village 14422 Cornerstone Village Drive 77014 (281) 880-6144 Oak Shadows 4801 Allendale 77017 (713) 941-7700 Oak Tree Manor 14603 Fonmeadow Drive 77035 (713) 729-9288 Oleander Commons 12805 Bissonnet 77099 (832) 328-0812 Orchard Park at Willowbrook 13350 Perry Road 77070 (832) 237-7000 Orchard Oak Forest 880 W. 34th Street 77018 (713) 871-0063 Park at Bellaire 6333 Chimney Rock 77081 (713) 830-5400 APT, LAPT, R 4 Pepper Tree 5950 Antoine 77091 (713) 681-5553 Quality Living at Beechnut 8302 Beechnut 77036 (281) 499-7050 Quality Living at Candle Green 8202 Candle Green Court 77071 (713) 662-9760 Quality Living at Concho 6829 Concho 77074 (713) 662-9760 Quality Living at Greenbriar 2622 Greenbriar 77098 (281) 499-7050 Quality Living at Greenpark 3318 Greenpark Street 77082 (713) 662-9760 Quality Living at Skyline 9514 Skyline Street 77063 (713) 662-9760

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Graystone Senior Lifecare 1310 Riverview Circle 77077 (713) 973-8899 Hallmark Anderson Health Care Center 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633 Happy Days Senior Living 2825 Wilcrest, Suite 615A 77042 (281) 740-0177 RC AZ, RSP, MC, TS 3, 4, 6 Hamlin House 1507 Hamlin Valley 77090 (832) 249-7677 Heaven’s Gate 15139 Gran Vista 77083 (281) 808-0563 Helen’s Care Cottages 3611 Glen Pine 77068 (281) 866-8840 Helens Care Cottages 5807 Old Lodge 77066 (281) 866-8185 Holly Hall Retirement Community 2000 Holly Hall Street 77054 (713) 799-9031 HomeTowne on Bellfort 10888 Huntington Estates Drive 77099 (281) 568-9990 Houston Heights Tower 330 W 19th Street 77008 713-862-8058 Ideal PC Home Assisted/Assisted Living 15526 Empanada 77083 (281) 568-7927 Lakeview Place 8950 Hammerly Boulevard 77080 (713) 984-9003 Langwick Senior Residences 955 Langwick Drive 77060 (281) 876-1812 Larkwood Assisted Living 8910 Marinette Drive 77074 (713) 988-4871 Laurel Point 16170 Westpark Drive 77082 (866) 994-6786 Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation North/Willowbrook 12921 Misty Willow 77070 (281) 469-7881 Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation West Houston 7107 Queenston Boulevard 77095 (281) 463-7333 Liberty Island Personal Care Homes 9009 Boone Road 77099 (281) 530-0000 Light Heart Memory Care 910 Kings Gate Lane 77258 (281) 282-0770 AL AZ, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Light Heart Memory Care – Hollydale 15015 Holly Dale 77062 (281) 282-9599 Limbe House, Inc. 12115 Corona Lane 77277 (281) 983-0045

HOUSING: INFORMATION

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

HOUSTON — Continued Rainbow Village 6100 Corporate 77036 (713) 995-4538 Rosemont at Clear Lake 14101 Bay Point Court 77062 (281) 461-7600 Rosemont Personal Care Home I 10927 Mayfield Road 77043 (713) 468-7673 St Dominic Village 2401 A Holcombe Boulevard 77021 (713) 741-8700 Silverado Senior Living – Cypresswood 10225 Cypresswood Drive 77070 (281) 955-0880 AL AZ, MC 4, 5, 6 Sparrow Adult Living 7414 Jensen Drive 77093 (713) 697-4600 AL, RC RSP 1, 3, 5 Spring Branch Care Homes 9619 Truscon Drive 77080 (713) 467-4444 Spring Branch Healthcare Center 8955 Long Point 77055 (713) 464-7625 Sweet Home Assisted Living 13820 Eagle Pass 77015 (713) 450-3222 Tarrytowne Estates 1815 Enclave Parkway 77077 (281) 531-1905 Telephone Road Apartments 6000 Telephone Road 77087 (713) 645-2131 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza 2865 Westminister Plaza Drive 77082 (281) 556-6020 AL, R AZ, RSP, MC, TS, PS 4, 5 The Buckingham 8580 Woodway 77063 (713) 660-6552 AL, R, CCRC AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Cottage of Spring Branch 1842 Hollister Road 77080 (713) 461-1500 AL AZ, RSP, MC 3, 4, 5, 6 The Gardens Of Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Boulevard 77401 (713) 665-3888 AL RSP, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

AZ RSP MC TS HH RH PS

The Forum At Memorial Woods 777 N Post Oak Road 77024 (713) 956-0870 CCRC AZ, RSP, MC, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Hallmark Assisted Living – Alzheimer’s Center 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633 The Hampton at Cypress Station 303 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (281) 880-7702 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 The Hampton at Pinegate 2121 Pinegate Drive 77008 (713) 861-9952 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Hampton at Shadow Lake 2835 Shadowbriar Drive 77077 (281) 759-6700 AL RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5 The Hampton at Spring Shadow 9889 Kempwood Drive 77080 (713) 934-8844 The Hampton of Tanglewood 505 Bering Drive 77057 (713) 532-1718 AL RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4 The Hampton at Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744 AL, CCRC AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, 4, 5, 6 The Manor at Jersey Village 12400 Castlebridge Drive 77065 (281) 970-4040 The Medallion 6262 N. Braeswood 77074 (713) 778-5777 The Mission Home Personal Care 7603 Aimua Court 77083 (832) 618-7348 The Orchard at Garden Oaks 880 West 34th 77018 (713) 861-3800 The Orchard at Westchase 10801 Westpark Drive 77042 (713) 334-7500 The Solana Vintage Park 19929 Chaswood Park 77070 (281) 320-9000 AL AZ, MC, HH, RH 4, 5, 6

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HUMBLE Autumn Grove Cottage – Humble 5500 Atascocita Road 77346 (281) 220-0882 AL AZ 4, 5, 6 Compassionate Home Care 8426 Opalwood Lane 77338 (281) 540-2258 Knightsbridge Apartments 3455 FM 1960 Road West 77338 (832) 644-1284 Loving Care Personal Care Home 20011 Foxwood Forest Boulevard 77338 (281) 446-6683 Sierra Meadows 9835 N. Sam Houston Parkway East 77396 (281) 441-3999 Wentworth Senior Apartments 19030 Timber Forest Drive 77346 (281) 540-3373 HUNTSVILLE Carriage Inn – Huntsville 2805 Lake Road 77340 (936) 295-0600 AL, APT, R, H TS, HH 4, 6 The Lexington Center 679 I-45 South 77340 (936) 295-4488 JACINTO Big Bass Resort 9701 Market Street 77029 (713) 675-8800 KATY Autumn Grove Cottage – Katy 21803 Oak Park Trails Drive 77450 (281) 346-3045 AL AZ 4 Autumn Leaves of Cinco Ranch 24024 Westheimer Parkway 77494 (281) 392-2050 Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 392-2800 AL, APT, R, H MC, TS, HH 4, 6 Cinco Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 3206 South Fry Boulevard 77450 (281) 599-3334 Colonial Oaks of Katy 21601 Provincial Boulevard 77450 (281) 578-2222 AL AZ, MC, TS 4, 5, 6 Comfy Home 21819 Hollow Field Lane 77450 (281) 277-2847 Elder Care of America 2910 Commercial Ctr Boulevard #103 77494 (281) 796-9898 Evergreen Cottages 21715 Bridgewater Village Drive 77449 (281) 670-9810 AL AZ, MC 3 Heritage Grand at Cinco Ranch 5027 S. Bend Park Court 77494 (281) 395-0444 Providence Place 20300 Saums Road 77449 (281) 647-6470

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The Terrace at Champions 14050 Cutten Road 77069 (281) 866-9898 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH 4, 5, 6 The Terrace at Memorial City 11900 Barryknoll 77024 (713) 932-0400 APT, R RSP, TS, HH, RH 4, 6 The Terrace at Spring Shadows Place 10100 Kempwood 77080 (713) 462-6444 APT, R TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 6 The Terrace at West University 5151 Buffalo Speedway 77005 (713) 432-7777 R TS, HH, RH 4 The Terrace at Willowbrook 7575 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 588-0800 R TS, HH, RH, PS 4 The Village of Meyerland 4141 North Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 665-4141 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Village of Tanglewood 1600 Augusta Drive 77057 (713) 977-1400 APT, R, H TS 4, 6 Tiff’s Tender Care 3803 Carlson Lane 77047 (713) 733-5607 Tranquility Personal Care Homes 9006 Poco 77080 (713)-783-2404 AL, RC RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Treemont Retirement Community 2501 Westerland Drive 77063 (713) 783-6820 University Place 7480 Beechnut 77074 (713) 541-2900 R, CCRC TS, HH, RH 4 U.S. Memory Care of Vintage 10120 Louetta Road 77070 (832) 301-8188 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Boulevard 77065 (281) 970-7979 AL, APT, R, H MC, TS, HH 4, 6 Villas on Winkler 8625 Winkler Drive 77017 (713) 910-7774 APT, LAPT TS 4, 6 West Oaks Village 15025 Caseta Drive 77082 (281) 531-4406 Westbrae Court 10680 Westbrae Parkway 77031 (713) 541-9991 Woodland Christian Towers 600 E Tidwell Road 77022 (713) 692-2439 Zimac Care Center 9898 Bissonnet Street 77036 (713) 272-7004

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KATY – Continued Sundance at Wood Creek 1820 Wood Creek Bend Lane 77494 (281) 347-4450 Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch 21939 Cinco Ranch Boulevard 77450 (281) 240-0500 The Grand Parkway 22777 Franz Road 77449 (281) 395-0555 APT TS, HH 4 The Solana at Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Boulevard 77494 (281) 395-9600 AL, R AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 The Villa 26110 Willow Colony Lane 77494 (281) 395-0139 The Villas at Park Grove 600 Park Grove 77450 (281) 398-1411 Trebah Village Apartments 19501 West Little York Road 77449 (281) 861-1258 APT, LAPT 4 Tuscany Living Villas Katy 28019 Norfolk Trail Lane 77494 (832) 361-4064 KEMAH Lake Haven Apartments 1051 Columbia Memorial 77565 (281) 538-5559 KINGWOOD Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center 2807 Kings Crossing Drive 77345 (281) 361-7557 R RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 1714 Chestnut Ridge Road 77339 (713) 419-2609 AL, CCRC, RC MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Atria Kingwood 2401 Green Oak Drive 77339 (281) 359-8959 AL, R AZ, RSP, MC, TS 4, 6 Compassionate Home Care #2 911 Southern Hills Road 77339 (281) 312-4208 Cypress Woods 2755 Chessnut Ridge Road 77339 (281) 441-8800 R TS, HH, RH 3

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MONTGOMERY Live Oak Assisted living 115 Lone Star Boulevard 77356 (936) 597-4140 AL RSP 4, 5, 6 Silver Hills Assisted Living 23164 Landrum Village 77316 (936) 597-7377 AL, RC AZ, RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 NASSAU BAY Aloha Estates Personal Care Home Prince William Drive 77058 (281) 549-4098 NEEDVILLE Reliable Oaks 11750 Padon Road 77461 (832) 282-7363 PASADENA Bayshore Towers Apartments 3219 Burke Road 77504 (713) 947-0754 Colonial Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care 4004 Vista Road 77504 (713) 941-4663 AL AZ, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Heritage House, LLC 3910 Fairmont Parkway 77504 (281) 998-8786 Parkway Senior Apartments 3663 Fairmont Parkway 77504 (281) 487-9900 APT, LAPT 4 Pine Tree Assisted Living 5128 Pine Avenue 77503 (281) 487-3113 PEARLAND Autumn Grove Cottage – Pearland 3403 Southfork Parkway 77578 (281) 220-0882 AL AZ 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Pearland 11200 Discovery Bay Drive 77584 (713) 436-3941 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 Colonial Oaks Pearland 2940 Cullen Parkway 77584 (281) 997-2500 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Regal Estates Personal Care Home II 3204 Regal Oaks Drive 77581 (281) 485-2099 Serenity Homes 12623 Bethany Bay Drive 77584 (713) 436-4444 The Hampton at Pearland 2121 Scarsdale Boulevard 77581 (281) 464-8740 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Trinity Oaks of Pearland 3033 Pearland Parkway 77581 (281) 997-8880 Villages of Towne Lake 4055 Village Drive/7918 Broadway 106 77581 (281) 997-5533

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The Cottages at Clear Lake I and II 450 Landing Boulevard 77573 (281) 316-4281 AL Az, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 The Crossings 2700 Marina Bay Drive 77573 (281) 339-7996 R, CCRC TS 4, 5 MAGNOLIA Llewellyn’s Magnolia Place 8912 West Lane 77354 (281) 356-3684 Stagecoach Senior Living 13715 Stagecoach Road 77355 (281) 259-8979 AL AZ, RSP, MC, HH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 MANVEL Autumn Grove Cottage 3403 Southfork Parkway 77578 (281) 220-0882 Manvel Assisted Living 8903 Harvest Acres 77578 (281) 756-8097 Orchard Park at Southfork 3151 Southfork Parkway (713) 960-4727 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Six Palms Assisted Living Facility 5409 Croix Road 77578 (281) 692-9226 A RSP, HH 4, 5, 6 MEADOWS PLACE Meadows Place Senior Village 12221 South Kirkwood 77477 (281) 240-1932 The Hampton at Meadows Place 11919 W Airport Boulevard 77477 (281) 240-1707 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH 4, 5, 6 MISSOURI CITY Autumn Leaves of Riverstone 20313 South University Boulevard 77459 (281) 778-2881 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 Burnett’s Home 15718 Noblebriar Court 77489 (281) 416-9588 HomeTowne at Missouri City 10014 S. Sam Houston Parkway 77071 (713) 776-2100 Optimum Personal Care 2021 FM 1092 77459 (281) 565-4144 Oyster Creek Manor 3505 FM 1092 77459 (281) 261-1217 Plantation at Quail Valley 2815 Cypress Point Drive 77459 (281) 208-4470 APT TS 4 Quality Living at Murphy Road 2029 Murphy Road 77459 (281) 499-7174 AL, RC AZ, RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Quality Personal Care Home 543 Dalewood Drive 77489 (281) 438-9231

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SRG LISTINGS Living Facilities RICHMOND A Nurse’s Place 5918 Grande Gables Drive 77469 (281) 232-9407 Agape Heritage Home 1911 Grand Willow Lane 77469 (713) 562-5363 Brazos Bend Villa 2020 Rocky Falls Road 77469 (281) 342-5252 Comfy Home, Inc. 7214 Wooded Lake Lane 77407 (281) 238-8040 Comfy Home 6607 Holloway Square Lane 77407 (713) 502-8175 RC MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Faith Personal Care Home 3718 Lake Edinburg Lane 77469 (281) 762-3381 Supreme Personal Care Home 7302 Chase Grove Lane 77469 (281) 239-2404 ROSENBERG Cambridge Square Assisted Living 2700 Avenue N 77471 (281) 344-8444 AL RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Kings Arms Apartments 1317 Mahlmann Street 77471 (281) 342-7112 ROSHARON Three D Management Inc. 12811 Pleasant Valley Drive 77583 (281) 369-2067 SANTA FE Heritage Crossing 12402 11th Street 77510 (409) 925-3838 Perfect Solution 4607 Main Street 77510 (409) 927-8600 SEABROOK Spirit of Texas Paddlewheeler 3101 Nasa Parkway 77586 (832) 864-4003 SPRING Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 515 Enchanted River Drive 77388 (713) 419-2609 AL, CCRC, RC RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2727 Cherry Laurel 77386 (713) 419-2609 AL, CCRC, RC AZ, RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 26222 Hanna Road 77386 (713) 419-2609 AL, CCRC, RC RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Atria Cypresswood 6611 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 370-5444 AL, R AZ, RSP, MC, TS 4, 6

Autumn Grove Cottage – Champions 8733 Eastloch Drive 77379 (281) 220-0882 AL AZ 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood 6327 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 374-1750 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 Grace Memory Care 25610 Oakhurst Drive 77386 (832) 677-2901 AL, RC MC 4, 5, 6 King’s Palace 25706 Glen Loch Drive 77380 (281) 681-2273 Loving Care Personal Care Home 23027 Berry Pines Boulevard 77373 (281) 355-0789 Paradise Springs 5600 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 376-5949 R TS, HH, RH 3 The Conservatory at Champion Forest 8215 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 370-3102 R TS, HH, RH 4 The Pines at Oakhurst 25206 Oakhurst Drive 77386 (832) 585-0624 A, RC RSP, MC, HH 3, 4, 5, 6 The Village At Gleannloch Farms 9505 Northpointe Boulevard 77379 (877) 549-8306 CCRC RSP, MC, RH 2, 4 Ultimate Care Homes 231 Ridgewood Drive 77386 (281) 924-7173 STAFFORD Jordan House Personal Care 12014 Southmeadow Drive 77477 (281) 240-4332 SUGAR LAND A Country Place Residential Care Home 13909 Skyview Drive 77478 (281) 787-6791 Atria Sugar Land 1401 Soldiers Field Drive 77479 (281) 494-4200 AL, R RSP, TS 4, 6 Barton House at Sugar Land 2229 Williams Trace Boulevard 77478 (281) 313-2500 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5 Colonial Oaks at First Colony 13825 Lexington Boulevard 77478 (281) 277-0900 AL AZ, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS, RSP 4, 5, 6 Emeritus at Sugar Land 151 Commerce Green Boulevard 77478 (281) 491-6257 Greatwood at Sugar Land Indep. & Assisted Living 7001 Riverbrook 77479 (281) 343-8400 AL, R TS, HH, PS 4, 5, 6

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Oak Haven 19445 David Memorial Drive 77385 (281) 363-4941 APT 4 Silverado Senior Living The Woodlands 7950 Baybranch Drive 77382 (281) 681-8000 AL AZ, MC 4, 5, 6 The Conservatory at Alden Bridge 6203 Alden Bridge Drive 77382 (281) 682-3102 R TS, HH, RH 4 The Forum at The Woodlands 5055 West Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 367-3170 AL, R AZ, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 The Village at the Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Drive 77380 (281) 292-4600 CCRC AZ, RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 TOMBALL Harvest Home Inc 520 Baker Drive 77375 (281) 357-5775 Helping Hand Personal Care Home 14331 Alice Road 77375 (281) 357-0968 Home Towne at Tomball 2627 S. Cherry Street 77375 (281) 516-3993 Inwood Crossing 808 Inwood Street 77375 (281) 475-0161 Serenity’s Haven 8727 Seber Lane 77375 (281) 732-6937 Southern Knights Assisted Living Center 27919 Johnson Road 77375 (281) 351-8575 The Heritage 1221 Graham Drive 77375 (281) 401-5400 VICTORIA Elmcroft at Victoria 411 East Larkspur 77904 (361) 576-0444 WEBSTER Baybrook Park 500 W. Texas Avenue 77598 (281) 332-6262 Brookdale Plaza Clear Lake 780 West Bay Area Boulevard 77598 (281) 316-9055 R RSP, TS, HH, RH 4 WEST COLUMBIA Brooks Manor Apartments 444 Jefferson Street 77486 (979) 345-5557 WHARTON Elmcroft at Briar Lane 1930 Briar Lane 77488 (979) 532-5800

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Home Sweet Home Residential Care Facility 13218 Nantucket Drive 77478 (281) 704-1164 Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 221 Seventh Street 77478 (281) 277-1221 AL AZ, MC 4, 5, 6 The Terrace at First Colony 16900 Lexington Boulevard 77479 (281) 903-2000 R TS, HH, PS 4 SWEENEY The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. Second Street 77480 (979) 548-1524 AL, APT, R, RC RSP, TS 4, 5, 6 TEXAS CITY Elmcroft at the Mainland 1901 North Amburn Road 77591 (409) 935-6620 AL, RC AZ, RSP, MC, TS, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Gamble’s Personal Touch Care Home 501 North Amburn Road 77591 (409) 935-5655 HRA Village 905 Highway 3N 77591 (409) 935-4335 Morningstar Villas 3505 Magnolia Street 77590 (409) 945-0400 The Wood Group 5825 E F Lowry Expressway 77591 (409) 935-4629 THE WOODLANDS Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25715 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 AL, CCRC, RC RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25711 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 AL, CCRC, RC RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25707 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 AL, CCRC, RC RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25703 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 AL, CCRC, RC RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Autumn Grove Cottage – The Woodlands 5000 Alden Bridge Drive 77382 (281) 220-0882 AL AZ 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves Of The Woodlands 10700 Montfair Boulevard 77382 (832) 764-5324 AL AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5, 6 Brookdale Place The Woodlands 1730 Woodstead Court 77380 (281) 681-9900 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Grace Residential Care Home. Inc 25914 Oak Ridge Drive 77380 (281) 419-9721 AL, RC MC 4, 5, 6

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Assisted Living • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

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Assisted Living Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care 4141 N. Braeswood Boulevard Houston, TX 77025 (713) 665-4141 Facility No. 105335

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By offering a comprehensive range of resident and personalized programs that empower residents to live life to the fullest, The Village is an ideal place to call, “home.” The Village of Meyerland is redefining life for seniors by creating a comfortable community where they feel connected, respected as individuals and encouraged to live a more active lifestyle.

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Does Age Really Matter? Not to our residents! Independent Living Assisted Living Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care 2323 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380 (281) 292-4600 Facility No.104849

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Commerce, TX If you are looking to retire in a location that oﬀers you fun and convenient opportunities at an aﬀordable cost, consider Commerce, Texas. In the university community of Commerce, you gain access to a wide variety of cultural activities in the areas of arts, sporting events, music, theater and much more. Historical sites and museums are located in every direction. Festivals events are hosted throughout and e the year in nearly every nearby community. And, whether you like to sh, golf, boat or walk, the recreational opportunities you’ve been dreaming of await. Quality healthcare facilities, housing and other services essential to those of us 60+ are also conveniently located in Commerce and the surrounding area. Take a closer look at Commerce, Texas – You Belong Here!

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WHERE do you go from here?

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hen everyday tasks such as cooking or maintaining a house appear to be burdensome for a loved one, or signs of loneliness become prevalent, it may be time to explore a new living situation. So, where do you go from here?

Eldercare professionals such as a geriatric care manager (GCM) might be a good place to start. They can be instrumental in helping determine the specific services your loved one may need and are also familiar with local options and associated costs. Most GCMs charge a fee; so be sure to get references and fee information before hiring one. However, if you choose to do the research yourself, the first step is to research options available in your area. From there, you can begin to locate places that meet your specific criteria and the needs of your loved one. There are five major housing options to consider: living with a family member or friend; independent retirement communities; assisted living facilities; nursing homes; and continued care retirement communities. Moving in with a family member or friend is an ideal option when it is convenient for both parties. This allows seniors to remain in a comfortable environment and maintain social relationships. This option is often the most affordable. Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide! 109

Home care providers can be considered in addition to or instead of this option. Home care services provide specialized non-medical care, as well as create respite opportunities for caregivers—allowing your loved one maximum freedom. Home care should not be confused with home health companies that provide medical assistance in the home. Be sure to look for organizations that provide the type and level of care that is needed. Independent retirement communities are housing options specifically designed for active aging adults who need no assistance with daily activities. This can range from apartments to townhouses and single family homes. This housing option gives seniors maximum independence. Retirement communities generally provide opportunities for socialization, such as games night in a centrally located place on the property. They are ideal for independent seniors looking to retire among people their own age and retain a social life. These communities, however, are not a viable option for those who need help with everyday tasks, such as cooking, cleaning or dressing. Assisted living properties provide a low level of care for seniors who need additional help, but still wish to remain independent. Most are residence hall-style with a choice of single or double rooms. Housing options vary depending on location and can range from a single room to an individual apartment, with or without a kitchen. These properties can offer help with tasks such as dressing, bathing and cleaning, around the clock. In general, most places provide three meals per day, light transportation, 24-hour security, medication management and social activities. Be sure to ask each facility which services they provide. Assisted living is typically not covered by insurance and most families use private pay options such as personal savings, pensions or social security to cover the costs. Because this option can be expensive, it is important to check your budget and make sure you or your loved one can handle the cost long-term. There are a growing number of assisted living properties that specialize in Alzheimer’s and memory care. They provide similar services as a regular assisted living property, however they have trained staff in working with an Alzheimer’s resident’s special needs. In addition, they provide a safe, secure unit for their residents. Skilled nursing facilities provide the highest level of care available. Unlike assisted living, they maintain constant care, with a physician or trained nurse on call at all times. Skilled nursing facilities include residence hall-style housing, three meals per day, and help with dressing, bathing, eating and medication management. 110

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Most provide recreational activities for residents and some provide rehab opportunities. This housing option is ideal for those who can no longer live independently and need 24-hour care. Many also offer temporary stay options for those who need constant care after hospitalization and wish to regain their independence post-recovery. Temporary nursing home stays are often covered by Medicare, but long-term or permanent stays are not. Continued care retirement communities, also known as CCRCs, provide increasing levels of care as needs change. These communities are equipped for all levels of care, from completely independent housing options to constant care options. Seniors can live independently at the outset and transition into minimal care options or nursing care as their needs change. A major benefit is that your loved ones do not have to keep moving as their condition changes. Although cost plays a large factor with this option, it creates a stable environment for retiring and allows seniors to form and maintain social relationships. Overall, choosing to transition your loved one into a different living environment is a big decision with many factors to consider. It is important to honestly assess your loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial situation, current care needs and how those factors may change in the next five to 10 years.

2014 Average Senior Care Costs by Type and Duration* Type of Senior Care Hour

Day

Month

Year

Home Care Aide Cost

$21

$3,624 $41,184 $165 (8 hrs/day) (22 work days/mo.) (250 work days/yr.)

Home Health Aide Cost

$21

$3,624 $41,184 $165 (8 hrs/day) (22 work days/mo.) (250 work days/yr.)

Adult Day Care Cost

n/a

$55

Adult Day Health Care Cost

n/a

$60

$1,320

$15,000 (250 work days/yr.)

Assisted Living Cost

n/a

$4,000

$48,000

Skilled Nursing Home Cost

n/a

$5,475

$65,700

$1,430 $13,750 (22 work days/mo.) (250 work days/yr.)

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HOUSING: INFORMATION

Living Facilities

Checklist

Questions to ask when touring a senior living facility Inside/Outside Atmosphere

Health Care

o How does the residence look from the outside?

o Does the residence have specific policies regarding storage of medication, assistance with medications, training and supervision of staff and record keeping?

o As you enter is the decor attractive and home-like? o Does the administrator/staff call residents by name and interact warmly? o Do residents socialize with each other and appear happy and comfortable? o Are you able to talk with residents about how they like the residence and staff? o Can you see you or your loved one as a housemate with the residents? o Is the staff friendly, appropriately dressed, and outgoing? o Do the staff members treat each other in a professional manner?

o Is self-administration of medication allowed? o Is there a staff person to coordinate home care visits from a nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, etc. if needed? o Is staff available to assist residents who experience memory, orientation, of judgment losses? o Does a physician or nurse visit the resident regularly to provide medical checkups? o What is the procedure for responding to a medical emergency?

o Can residents have visits any time?

o To what extent are medical services available, and how are these services provided?

Facility features

Unit Features

o Are doorways, hallways and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers?

o Do dining room menus vary from day to day and meal to meal?

o Are elevators available for those unable to use stairways?

o Are different sized and types of units available?

o Are hand rails available to aid in walking?

o Are units for single and double occupancy available?

o Do the floors have a non-skid material and carpets firmly sealed?

o Is a 24-hour emergency response system accessible from the unit?

o Is the residence clean, free of odors and appropriately heated/cooled?

o Do all units have a telephone and cable TV and how is billing handled?

o Are the local/state licenses up to date?

o Are bathrooms private with handicapped accommodations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wheelchairs and walkers?

o Are there clearly marked exits? Do they do any fire drills? o What security is there if a resident wanders? o Are there secure places for residents to take a walk or sit outside?

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o Is a kitchen area/unit provided with a refrigerator, sink and cooking element? o May residents keep food in their units? o May residents smoke in their units? In public spaces?

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Needs Assessments, Contracts & Finances

o Do they provide transportation to doctors’ offices and other activities desired by residents?

o Is a contractual agreement available that discloses healthcare and supportive services, all fees, as well as admission and discharge provisions?

o Can residents arrange for transportation on fairly short notice? o Are pharmacy, barber/beautician and/or physical therapy services offered on-site?

o Does the residence have a process for assessing a potential resident’s need for services and are those needs addressed periodically?

o What is the staff to patient ratio during the week? At night? On weekends?

o Are there any government, private or corporate programs available to help cover the cost of services to the resident?

Social & Recreational Activities

o Is a contractual agreement available to include accommodations, personal care, health care and supportive services? o Is there a procedure to pay for additional services when temporary services are needed? o Are there different costs for various levels or categories of services? o Do billing, payment and credit policies seem fair and reasonable? o May a resident handle their own finances with staff assistance if they’re able, or should a family member or outside party be designated to do so? o When may a contract be terminated? What are the policies for refunds and transfers? o Is there an appeals process for dissatisfied residents? o Is the billing itemized?

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o Is there evidence of an organized activities program, such as a posted daily schedule, events in progress, reading materials, visitors, etc.? o Do residents participate in activities outside of the residence in the neighboring community? o Do volunteers, including family members, come into the residence to help with programs? o Does the residence create a sense of community by requiring residents to participate in certain activities or perform simple chores for the group as a whole? o Are residents’ pets allowed in the residence? Who is responsible for their care?

Meals o Is there a nutritionist that works with the residence in establishing meals? o How often are meals provided? o What if a special diet is called for? (ie: diabetic or heart patient)

Services o Can the residence provide a list of services available? o Is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) if needed? ADLs include: Dressing; Eating; Mobility; Hygiene and grooming; Bathing, toileting and incontinence; Using the telephone; Shopping; and Laundry. o Does the residence provide housekeeping services in residents’ units?

o Are snacks available? o May a resident request special foods? o May residents eat meals in their units? o Are common dining areas available? o May meals be provided at a time a resident would like or are there set times for meals?

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SRG Living Facility Resources: Online This guide to informative websites should prove invaluable for increasing your knowledge about this important life-decision. Online care giver support: agingcare.com Medicare: cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/MedicareGenInfo/index.html Medicaid: healthcare.gov/using-insurance/low-cost-care/medicaid/ Housing options: beta.helpguide.org/elder/senior_housing_residential_care_types.htm Continued Care: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/info-092010/ho_continuing_care_retirement_communities.html Cost of Assisted Living: assistedlivingtoday.com/p/assisted-living/ Home Care Services: beta.helpguide.org/elder/senior_services_living_home.htm Texas Attorney General guide lines: oag.state.tx.us/elder/select.shtml Steps for choosing senior housing: seniorhomes.com/p/independent-living-facilities/ How to tell if you need assisted living: agingcare.com/Articles/does-my-parent-need-assisted-living-139755.htm Housing Q&A: agingcare.com/Articles/Assisted-Living-questions-and-answers-137146.htm Assisted Living description: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/ info-09-2010/ho_assisted_living_weighing_the_options.html Facility checklist: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/info-102010/ho_assessing_housing_options2.html Care cost calculator: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/LTCC. html?intcmp=outbrain&obref=obinsite Cost in Texas: assistedlivingfacilities.org/directory/tx/ Paying for senior care: payingforseniorcare.com/ Shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to Long Term Care insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Texas: tdi.texas.gov/pubs/consumer/cb032.html Eldercare Locator: eldercare.gov Find Homes & services for the aging: leadingage.org/ Aging Services: aoa.gov 114

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163 147 85 84

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90 92 93 89 94

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100

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7 12 11 8 10

106

140 139

127 123124 126 99 128 125 162

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29 28

2 122

107 45 6

98 96 153 15 97 16

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47 83 81 32 77

160 82 158 72 63 64

142 60 78 67

59 41 33

68 73 69 71 66

50 36 51 52 152 61

48 62 45 54 13 34 65 39 49

109 108 110 112

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149 151 30 161

113 114

146 58

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AZ = Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Certified Assistance MC = Memory Care/Dementia Services NRH = Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation RSP = Respite Care HS = On-site Hospice Services HH = On-site Home Health Services PS = On-site Physician Services

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= = = = = =

Medicaid Accepted Medicare Accepted Private Insurance Accepted Private Pay Accepted Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Veterans Benefits Accepted

Map #1 NRH 1, 2, 3, 4

Winchester Lodge Healthcare 1112 Smith Drive 77511 (281) 331-6125 A=94 B=94 C=94

Map #141

ANGLETON Country Village Care & Country Village Assisted Living 721 West Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281 Map #2 A=136 B=136 C=136 NRH, RSP, HS, PS, MC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Cypress Woods Care Center 135 1/2 Hospital Drive 77515 (979) 849-8221 A=105 B=105 C=105 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS

Map #3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

BAY CITY Bay Villa Health 1800 13th Street 77414 (979) 245-6327 A=105 B=105 C=0

Map #4

Matagorda House 700 12th Street 77414 (979) 245-7800 A=120 B=120 C=88 Matagorda Nursing and Rehab Center 4521 Avenue F 77414 (979) 245-7369 A=100 B=100 C=0

Saint James House of Baytown 5800 West Baker Road 77520 (281) 424-4541 A=105 B=105 C=0

BROOKSHIRE Brookshire Residence & Rehabilitation Center 710 Hwy 359 South 77423 (281) 375-5272 Map #14 A=132 B=132 C=132 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 CLEVELAND Cleveland Health Care Center 903 East Houston 77327 (281) 593-3732 Map #148 A=142 B=142 C=109 MC, NRH, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4

Map #5

Map #6

Woodlake Nursing Center 603 East Plantation Road 77531 (979) 265-4221 A=94 B=94 C=94

Cedar Bayou Rehabilitation & Heathcare 2000 West Baker Road 77521 (281) 427-9120 Map #8 A=125 B=78 C=125 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Map #11

The Rehab & Healthcare Center at Baytown 3921 North Main Street 77521 (281) 422-9541 Map #12 A=120 B=120 C=100 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

CLUTE Creekside Village Healthcare 914 Brazosport Boulevard N 77531 (979) 265-4794 A=119 B=119 C=119

BAYTOWN Allenbrook Healthcare Center 4109 Allenbrook Drive 77521 (281) 422-3546 Map #7 A=120 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

See maps on pages 115 and 116 for location reference.

Green Acres of Baytown 2000 Beaumont Street 77520 (281) 427-4774 Map #10 A=88 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

SRG LISTINGS Skilled Nursing/Rehab

COLUMBUS Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation 103 Sweetbriar Lane 78934 (979) 732-5716 A=129 B=100 C=0 River Oaks Healthcare Center 300 North Street 78934 (979) 732-2347 A=137 B=137 C=137 TruCare Living Centers 1511 Montezuma Street 78934 (979) 733-0500 A=104 B=104 C=0

Map #15

Map #16

Map #17

Map #18

Map #19

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SRG LISTINGS Skilled Nursing/Rehab AZ = Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Certified Assistance MC = Memory Care/Dementia Services NRH = Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation RSP = Respite Care HS = On-site Hospice Services HH = On-site Home Health Services PS = On-site Physician Services

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= = = = = =

Medicaid Accepted Medicare Accepted Private Insurance Accepted Private Pay Accepted Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Veterans Benefits Accepted

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility CONROE Conroe Healthcare Center 2019 Frazier Street 77301 (936) 441-2120 A=108 B=108 C=0 Park Manor of Conroe 1600 Grand Lake Drive 77304 (936) 441-8266 A=125 B=125 C=0 Woodland Manor Nursing Home 99 Rigby Owen Road 77304 (936) 756-1240 A=150 B=150 C=150

Map #20

Meridian/Galveston 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (Private Pay only) (409) 763-6437 Map #28 A=164 B=131 C=131

Map #21

Turner Geriatric Center 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (409) 621-1644 A=164 B=131 C=131

Map #22

HEMPSTEAD Autumn Care Retirement Center of Hempstead 1111 San Antonio Street 77445 (979) 826-3439 Map #9 A=0 B=0 C=0

DAYTON Heritage Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation 310 E Lawrence Street 77535 (936) 258-7227 Map #23 A=60 B=60 C=0

HOUSTON All Seasons Mission Care Centers 6150 South Loop East 77087 (713) 643-2628 A=120 B=120 C=0

DEER PARK San Jacinto Manor 206 West P Street 77536 (281) 479-8471 A=96 B=96 C=96

Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehab 7514 Kingsley 77087 (713) 644-8393 A=169 B=169 C=60

(Medicare only) Map #24

EL CAMPO Garden Villa Health Care Center 106 Del Norte (979) 543-6762 Map #150 A=150 B=150 C=150 MC, NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 FRIENDSWOOD Friendship Haven 1500 Sunset Drive 77546 (281) 992-4300 A=150 B=150 C=0

Map #25

Friendswood Healthcare Center 213 Heritage Drive 77546 (281) 993-5129 Map #26 A=102 B=102 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GALVESTON Gulf Healthcare Center 3702 Cove View Boulevard 77554 (409) 740-7330 A=150 B=135 C=145 NRH, RSP, HS, PS

Map #27 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Ashford Gardens 7210 Northline Drive 77076 (713) 699-2882 A= 202 B= 202 C= 0

Map #30

Map #31

Map #32 NRH 1, 2, 3, 4

Beechnut Manor 12777 Beechnut Street 77072 (281) 879-8040 Map #33 A=146 B=27 C=119 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Belmont Village Asstd. Living Community 2929 W Holcombe Boulevard 77025 (713) 592-9200 Map #34 B=110 Briarwood Nursing and Rehab 7633 Bellfort Avenue 77061 (713) 644-2101 A=201 B=201 C=0

Map #35

Clarewood House Extended Care Center 7400 Clarewood Drive 77036 (Medicare only) (713) 774-5821 Map #36 B=60

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Map #29

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Courtyard Convalescent Center 7499 Stanwick Drive 77087 (713) 644-8048 A=120 B=102 C=10

Map #37

Cypresswood Health & Rehab Center 10851 Crescent Moon Drive 77064 (281) 955-4100 Map #38 A=202 B=202 C=202 MC, NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Fallbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation 1424 Fallbrook Drive 77038 (281) 820-0566 A=120 B=20 C=100 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4

Map #154

Garden Terrace Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center of Excellence 7887 Cambridge Street 77054 (Medicare only) (713) 796-2777 Map #39 A=120 B=30 C=0 Grace Care Center of Cypress 9602 Huffmeister Road 77095 (281) 463-9001 Map #40 A=125 B=125 C=75 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Heartland Healthcare Center of West Houston 2939 Woodland Park Drive 77082 (Medicare only) (281) 870-9100 Map #41 A=120 B=27 C=0 Heartland Healthcare Center of Willowbrook 13631 Ardfield Drive 77070 (Medicare only) (281) 955-9572 Map #42 A=120 B=77 C=0 Highland Park Care Center 2714 Morrison Street 77009 (713) 862-1616 Map #43 A=64 B=64 C=0 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Houston Nursing and Rehab 4225 Denmark Road 77016 (713) 631-0200 A=83 B=83 C=0 Jacinto City Healthcare Center 1405 Holland Avenue 77029 (713) 455-1744 A=148 B=148 C=148 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS

Legend Oaks Northwest 8902 West Road 77064 (713) 849-0990 A=125 B=125 C=0

Legend Oaks Cyfair/Copperfield 7107 Queenston Boulevard 77095 (281) 463-7333 A=124 B=124 C=124 Lexington Place Health Care Center 1737 North Loop West 77008 (713) 869-5551 A=200 B=200 C=0

Map #145

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Map #48

Manda Ann Convalescent Home, Inc. 7441 Coffee Street 77033 (Medicaid only) (713) 733-9471 Map #49 A=100 B=100 C=100 ManorCare Health Services of Sharpview 7505 Bellerive Drive 77036 (713) 774-9611 Map #50 A=84 B=84 C=28 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4 Memorial City Health and Rehab 1341 Blalock Road 77055 (713) 468-7821 Bed Count Info Unavailable

Map #158

Memorial Hermann University Place 7480 Beechnut Street 77074 (Medicare only) (713) 541-2900 Map #51 A=60 B=16 C=0 Memorial Senior Services Nursing Center 7600 Beechnut Street 77074 (713) 456-5870 Map #52 B=43 (Medicare only) Mission Care 6150 South Loop East 77087 (713) 643-2628 A=120 B=120 C=0 New Era Nursing & Rehab 3510 Sherman Street 77003 (713) 224-5344 Bed Count Info Unavailable

Map #53

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Map #44

Northwest Health and Rehabilitation Center 17600 Cali Drive 77090 (281) 440-9000 Map #55 A=148 B=148 C=148 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Map #45

Park Manor of Cy-Fair 11001 Crescent Moon Drive 77064 (281) 477-8877 A=120 B=120 C=0

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

La Hacienda Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 3730 West Orem Drive 77045 (832) 799-6484 Map #149 A=120 B=90 C=120 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehab 15880 Wallisville Road 77049 (281) 457-6462 A=125 B=125 C=0

Legend Oaks Willowbrook 12921 Misty Hollow 77070 (281) 469-7881 A=124 B=124 C=124

Map #46

Map #47

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Clear Brook Crossing Rehab. & Healthcare Center 10800 Flora Mae Meadows Road 77089 (832) 677-1729 Map #146 A=126 B=126 C=126 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1 ,2, 3, 4, 5

Park Manor of Cypress Station 420 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (832) 249-6500 A=125 B=125 C=0 Park Manor at South Belt 11902 Resource Parkway 77089 (281) 922-6802 A=120 B=120 C=0 Park Manor at Westchase 11910 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 497-2838 A=125 B=125 C=0

Map #56

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Medicaid Accepted Medicare Accepted Private Insurance Accepted Private Pay Accepted Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Veterans Benefits Accepted

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility HOUSTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Continued Parkway Place 1321 Park Bayou Drive 77077 (281) 556-9200 A=60 B=28 C=8 St. Dominic Village 2401 Holcombe Boulevard 77021 (713) 741-8700 A=158 B=120 C=120

Map #60

The Gardens at Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Boulevard 77401 (713) 665-3888 A=46 B=6 C=0

Map #65

The Hallmark 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633 A=32

Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services 6200 N Braeswood Boulevard 77074 (713) 778-5700 Map #61 A=290 B=290 C=290 Silver Springs Healthcare Center 12350 Wood Bayou Drive 77013 (713) 453-0446 Map #62 B=150 AZ, NRH, RSP Solera at West Houston 2101 Greenhouse Road 77084 (281) 599-5540 A=112 B=112 C=16

Map #142 NRH 1, 2, 3, 4

Spring Branch Healthcare Center 8655 Long Point Road 77055 (713) 464-7625 Map #63 A=106 B=102 C=106 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Spring Branch Transitional Care Center 1615 Hillendahl Road 77055 (Medicaid only) (713) 365-0561 Map #64 A=106 B=106 C=106 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Stoneybrook Healthcare Center 2808 Stoney Brook Drive 77063 (713) 782-4355 A=112 B=112 C=0

Map #66

The Concierge 2310 South Eldridge 77077 (Medicare only) (281) 558-3900 Map #67 A=106 B=5 C=0 NRH, RSP, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The Forum at Memorial Woods 77 N Post Oak Road 77024 (Medicare only) (713) 956-0870 Map #68 A=96 B=12 C=0

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Map #13

(Private Pay only) Map #69

The Hampton Healthcare Center at Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744 Map #70 A=98 B=98 The Heights of North Houston 303 Hollow Tree Lane 77090 (832) 705-8700 Map #156 A=131 B=131 C=131 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 4, 5 The Plaza at the Buckingham 8550 Woodway Drive 77063 (713) 979-3777 Map #71 A=60 B=60 C=0 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, HH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Village Health Care Center 1341 Blalock Road 77055 (713) 468-7821 A= 240 B=240 The Vosswood Nursing Center 815 South Voss Road 77057 (713) 827-0883 A=224 B=78 C=0 The Westbury Place 5201 S. Willow Drive 77035 (713) 721-0297 A=148 B=148 C=0

Map #72

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Map #74

Treemont Retirement Community 2501Westerland Drive 77063 (Medicare only) (713) 783-4100 Map #75 A=54 B=54 C=0 University Place Nursing Center 7480 Beechnut Street 77074 (713) 456-6027 A=60 B=60 C=0 NRH, RSP, HS, HH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5

Map #152

Villa Toscana Skilled Nursing & Rehab 15015 Cypress Woods Medical Drive 77014 (281) 586-6088 Map #76 A=120 B=120 C=43 NRH 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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West Oaks Rehab & Healthcare Center 3625 Green Crest 77082 (281) 558-1166 Map #78 A=136 B=136 C=136 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Westchase Health and Rehab 8820 Town Park Drive 77036 (713) 777-7241 A=180 B=180 C=0

Map #79

Westwood Rehab & Healthcare Center 8702 South Course Drive 77099 (281) 498-5796 Map #80 A=125 B=125 C=100 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Windsor Houston 6920 T. C. Jester 77091 (713) 681-0431 Map #160 A=120 B=30 C=90 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Winterhaven Healthcare Center 6534 Stuebner Airline Road 77091 (713) 692-5137 Map #81 B=160 Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation 8810 Long Point Road 77055 (713) 468-7833 Map #82 A=174 B=174 C=0 Woodwind Lakes Health Care and Rehab Ctr. 7215 Windfern Road 77040 (713) 466-8933 Map #83 A=180 B=180 C=180 NRH, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 HUMBLE Deerbrook Skilled Nursing & Rehab 9250 Humble Westfield Road 77338 (281) 446-5160 A=120 B=120 C=120

Map #147

KATY Cane Island Post Acute Care 21727 Provincial Boulevard 77450 (281) 717-1302 A=125 B=125 C=0

Map #89

Heritage Park of Katy Nursing and Rehab 6001 George Bush Drive 77493 (281) 395-1124 Map #90 A=118 B=118 C=0 Katyville Healthcare Center 5129 E 5th Street 77493 (281) 391-7087 A=106 B=91 C=83

Map #91

Oakmont Nursing and Rehab Center 1525 Tull Drive 77449 (281) 578-1600 A=130 B=130 C=0 Spanish Meadows 1480 Katy Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 394-0088 A=125 B=125 C=0

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The Grace Care Center of Katy 23553 W Fernhurst Drive 77494 (281) 394-1300 A=130 B=130 C=50 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 KINGWOOD Regent Care of Kingwood 23775 Kingwood Place 77339 (281) 318-2600 A=194 B=194 C=0

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LAKE JACKSON Brazosport Transitional Care 100 Medical Drive 77566 (979) 297-4411 Map #96 B=16 Lake Jackson Healthcare Center 413 Garland Drive 77566 (979) 297-3266 A=120 B=120 C=0

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Humble Healthcare Center 93 Isaacks Road 77338 (281) 446-7159 Map #84 A=134 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Oak Village Healthcare 204 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-0425 A=74 B=8 C=8

Park Manor of Humble 19424 McKay Drive 77338 (281) 319-4060 A=125 B=125 C=0

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Plantation Villas Retirement Community 202 Oak Drive 77566 (979) 297-9584 Map #153 A=136 B=136 C=136 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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LA MARQUE Bayou Pines Care Center 4905 Fleming Street 77568 (409) 938-8282 A=120 B=120 C=120

HUNTSVILLE Ella Smither Geriatric Center 1115 Avenue O 77340 (936) 295-0216 A=114 B=114 C=0

Green Acres of Huntsville 1302 Nottingham Street 77340 (Medicaid only) (936) 295-6313 Map #87 A=88 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Huntsville Healthcare Center 2628 Milam Street 77340 (936) 293-8062 A=92 B=92 C=0

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West Janisch Healthcare Center 617 W. Janisch Road 77018 (713) 696-9093 A=116 B=116 C=0

LA PORTE La Porte Healthcare Center 208 South Utah Street 77571 (281) 471-1810 A=58 B=56 C=0

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PASADENA Baywood Crossing 5020 Space Center Boulevard 77505 (713) 575-1800 Map #143 A=124 B=124 C=124 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Harborview Care Center (Ventilator facility) 300 Enterprise Avenue 77573 (281) 334-4243 Map #102 B=217

Faith Memorial Nursing Home 811 Garner Road 77502 (713) 473-8573 A=120 B=120 C=0

Regent Care Center 2620 West Walker Street 77573 (281) 309-5444 Bed Count Info Unavailable

Paramount Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 3434 Watters Street 77504 (713) 941-9155 Map #109 A=125 B=124 C=125 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

LIBERTY Liberty Health Care Center 1206 North Travis 77575 (936) 336-7247

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Pasadena Care Center 4006 Vista Road 77504 (713) 943-1592 Map #110 A=116 B=116 C=116 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

MISSOURI CITY Chelsea Gardens 4422 Riverstone Boulevard 77459 (281) 499-5040 Map #155 A=60 B=60 C=6 NRH, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The Courtyards at Pasadena 4048 Red Bluff 77503 (713) 477-7877 Map #111 B=196

First Colony Health and Rehab Center 4710 Lexington Boulevard 77459 (281) 499-4710 Map #104 B=150

Vista Continuing Care Center 4300 Vista Road 77504 (713) 946-6787 A=131 B=131 C=0

Park Manor at Quail Valley 2350 FM 1092 77459 (281) 499-9333 A=125 B=125 C=0

PEARLAND The Colonnades at Reflection Bay 12001 Shadow Creek Parkway 77584 (713) 434-3800 Map #113 A= 180 B= 180 C= O NRH 1, 2, 3, 4

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Windsor Quail Valley 3640 Hampton Dtive 77459 (281) 778-5144 Map #161 A=120 B=45 C=75 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 NEEDVILLE S P J S T Rest Home No. 2 8611 Main Street 77461 (979) 793-4256 A=74 B=74 C=74 PALACIOS Palacios Healthcare Center 1414 Fourth Street 77465 (361) 972-2542 A=102 B=78 C=0

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Tuscany Village 2750 Miller Ranch Road 77584 (713) 770-5300 Map #114 A=121 B=121 C=121 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Windsong Village Nursing & Rehab 3400 East Walnut Street 77581 (281) 485-2776 Map #115 A=138 B=138 C=138 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 RICHMOND Brazosview Health Care Center 2127 Preston Street 77469 (281) 342-2801 Map #116 A=56 B=56 C=56 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Richmond Health Care Center 705 Jackson Street 77469 (281) 238-8006 A=99 B=92 C=92

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ROSENBERG Fort Bend Healthcare Center 3010 Bamore Road 77471 (281) 342-2142 Map #119 A=56 B=56 C=56 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Rosenberg Health & Rehab Center 1419 Mahlmann Street 77471 (281) 342-0065 A=142 B=124 C=0

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SUGAR LAND Sugar Land Healthcare Center 333 Matlage Way 77478 (281) 491-2226 A=150 B=150 C=0

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The Cresent 11353 Sugar Park Lane 77478 (281) 276-2050 Map #151 A=120 B=120 C=11 NRH, 1, 2, 3, 4 SWEENEY Sweeny House 109 North McKinney 77480 (979) 548-3383 Map #122 A=94 B=88 C=88 MC, NRH, RSP, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 TEXAS CITY Ashton Parke Care Center 210 Gulf Freeway 77591 (409) 935-0300 Map #123 B=100 Bay Oaks Healthcare Center 424 Tarpey Road 77591 (409) 938-8431 A=120 B=109 C=0

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Gulf Healthcare Center 1720 North Logan Street 77590 (409) 943-4914 Map #125 A=150 B=135 C=145 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Mainland Medical Center 6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy 77591 (Medicare only) (409) 938-5000 Map #126 A=22 B=22 C=0 Oceanview Transitional Care Center 519 9th Avenue North 77590 (409) 949-9499 A=134 B=83 C=70 Seabreeze Care Center 6602 Memorial Drive 77591 (409) 935-2451 A=107 B=107 C=107

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The Rio at Mainland Center 1011 Mainland Center Drive 77591 (713) 358-0700 Map #162 A=134 B=134 C=94 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

THE WOODLANDS Regent Care Center of The Woodlands 10450 Gosling Road 77381 (281) 296-9234 Map #129 A=156 B=156 C=95 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The Broadmoor at Creekside Park 5665 Creekside Drive 77389 (713 614-3210 Bed Count Info Unavailable

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The Woodlands Healthcare Center 4650 S. Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 363-3535 Map #130 A=214 B=214 C=174 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 TOMBALL Grace Care Center at Northpointe 11830 Northpointe Boulevard 77377 (281) 205-9400 Map #131 A=125 B=125 C=75 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Lawrence Street Healthcare Center 615 Lawrence Street 77375 (281) 357-4516 A=150 B=150 C=0 Park Manor of Tomball 250 School Street 77375 (281) 516-7929 B=125

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See maps on pages 115 and 116 for location reference. Cambridge Square Geriatric Center 1106 Golfview Drive 77469 (281) 344-9191 A=118 B=112 C=92

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The Heights of Tomball 27840 Johnson Road 77375 (832) 843-7700 Map #157 A=131 B=131 C=131 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 4, 5 The Heritage 1221 Graham Drive 77375 (281) 401-5400 Bed Count Info Unavailable

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Tomball Nursing Center 815 N. Peach Street 77375 (281) 351-5443 Map #135 A=126 B=126 C=126 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 WEBSTER Manor Care Health Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Webster 750 North Texas Avenue 77598 (281) 332-3496 Map #136 A=113 B=101 C= 66 Regency Village 409 West Greene Street 77598 (281) 332-4738 Map #137 A=120 B=120 C=120 MC, NRH, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The Pointe Rehabilitation and HCC 17231 Mill Forest Road 77598 (281) 488-5224 A=120 B=98 C=48

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WHARTON Avalon Place 1405 Valhalla Drive 77488 (979) 532-1244 Map #139 A=120 B=120 C=100 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Wharton Nursing and Rehab Center 1220 Sunny Lane 77488 (979) 532-5020 A=120 B=120 C=0

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ASHFORD GARDENS 7210 Northline Drive, Houston, TX 77076 713.699.2882 | fax: 866.574.2164 2 THE COLONNADES AT REFLECTION BAY 12001 Shadow Creek Parkway Pearland, TX 77584 713.434.3800 | fax: 713.434.3802 3 THE CRESCENT 11353 Sugar Park Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77478 281.276.2050 | fax: 281.276.2052 4 LAUREL COURT 3830 Mustang Road, Alvin, TX 77511 281.824.0070 | fax: 866.380.9124 5 SOLERA AT WEST HOUSTON 2101 Greenhouse Road, Houston TX 77084 281.599.5540 | fax: 281.599.5542 6 THE BROADMOOR AT CREEKSIDE PARK 5665 Creekside Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77389 713.614.3210 | fax: 866.514.9421 7 FORT BEND HEALTHCARE CENTER 3010 Bamore Road Rosenberg, TX 77471 281-342-2142 | fax 281-342-9259 1

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LARKSPUR 201 South John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904 936.632.3346 | fax: 936.637.7865 9 MAGNOLIA MANOR 4400 Gulf Street, Groves, TX 77619 409.962.5785 | fax: 409.962.2944 10 OAKWOOD MANOR NURSING HOME 225 South Main Street, Vidor, TX 77662 409.769.3692 | fax: 409.769.1390 11 PALMA REAL TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER 1220 Loop 459, Mathis, TX 78368 361.547.3318 | fax: 866.922.6753 12 SILSBEE CONVALESCENT CENTER 1105 West Highway 418, Silsbee, TX 77656 409.385.3784 | fax: 409.385.0808 13 THE BRADFORD AT BROOKSIDE 301 West Park Drive, Livingston, TX 77351 936.328.5021 | fax: 866.638.7745 14 WOODVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER 102 North Beech Street, Woodville, TX 75979 409.283.2555 | fax: 409.283.8446 8

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5665 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77351

301 West Park Drive, Livingston, TX 77351 936.328.5021 | www.cantexcc.com

Outpatient Therapy offered

2101 Greenhouse rd., Houston, TX 77084 281.599.5540 | www.cantexcc.com

Outpatient Therapy offered

7210 Northline Drive, Houston, TX 77076 713.699.2882 | www.cantexcc.com

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Let Our Family Care for Your Family. We are a family. Whether the

stay is for rehabilitation following a fall or stroke, a brief vacation stay, or long-term care we will treat your loved one like you do. Great service, compassionate care, and a safe clean environment is our goal. Welcome to our family. Our daily mission is to answer this call from our residents...

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3730 W. Orem Dr. Houston 77045

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Brazosview Healthcare Center 2127 Preston Street Richmond, TX 77469 281-342-2801 fax 281-341-7635 Cypresswood Health and Rehabilitation Center 10851 Crescent Moon Drive Houston, TX 77064 281-955-4100 fax 281-955-4188 First Colony Health and Rehabilitation Center* 4710 Lexington Blvd Missouri City, TX 77459 281-499-4710 fax 281-499-9399 Jacinto City Heathcare Center* 1405 Holland Street Houston, TX 77029 713-455-1744 fax 713-453-6015 Memorial City Health and Rehab 1341 Blalock Road Houston, TX 77055 713-468-7821 fax 713-827-7763 Northwest Health and Rehabilitation Center 17600 Cali Drive Houston, TX 77090 281-440-9000 fax 281-440-7536

Spring Branch Healthcare Center 8955 Long Point Road Houston, TX 77055 713-464-7625 fax 713-464-2841

Faith Memorial Nursing Home* 811 Garner Road Pasadena, TX 77502 713-473-8573 fax 713-473-3259

The Westbury Place* 5201 S. Willow Drive Houston, TX 77035 713-721-0297 fax 713-721-2157

Kountze Nursing Center 604 FM 1293 Kountze, TX 77625 409-246-3418 fax 409-246-2129

Westchase Health and Rehabilitation Center 8820 Town Park Drive Houston, TX 77036 713-777-7241 fax 713-777-4137 Woodwind Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center* 7215 Windfern Road Houston, TX 77040 713-466-8933 fax 713-849-3548 SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Bay Villa Healthcare Center 1800 13th Street Bay City, TX 77414 979-245-6327 fax 979-245-0164

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Pasadena Care Center 4006 Vista Road Pasadena, TX 77504 713-943-1592 fax 713-547-7955 Pine Arbor 705 FM 418 West Silsbee, TX 77656 409-385-0033 fax 409-385-8116 Sweeny House* 109 N. McKinney Street Sweeny, TX 77480 979-548-3383 fax 979-548-4701 Winchester Lodge Healthcare Center* 1112 Smith Drive Alvin, TX 77511 281-331-6125 fax 281-331-2363

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Exceptional Nursing Care Windsor Houston is a sophisticated healthcare provider that is proud to be a leader in setting high industry standards in long-term and short-term rehabilitative care.

see the difference

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...to enhance the quality of life.

Raising The Standard Highly Trained and Compassionate Staff Goal-oriented Therapies Beautiful, Spacious Facility Specialized Activities Earned Trust

713-681-0431

www.regencyhealthcare.com 6920 T.C. Jester Blvd. Houston, TX 77091

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• Orthopedic Rehabilitation • Neurological Rehabilitation • Multiple Trauma Rehabilitation • Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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• 24-Hour Licensed Nursing Care • IV Therapy • Pain Management • Wound Care • Restorative Care Uncont • Uncontrolled/Complicated Diabetes

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NOW OPEN! Memory Care Unit for Women 4650 South Panther Creek Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77381

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RECIPE

Risotto with English Peas & Mussels Courtesy of Chef Ricardo Palazzo-Giorgio

Photography | Brenlee McKnight Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock, light 3 tablespoons olive oil 1Â˝ cups white wine pinch of saffron 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion, finely chopped

1 cup Arborio rice 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup fresh English peas, shelled 20 to 25 fresh mussels, scrubbed and beard removed

Directions: Heat oil in skillet to 325 degrees. Take asparagus, coat in flour, then egg, then flour again, and then egg again, then Parmesan cheese. Fry until golden brown. While the asparagus is frying, start the sauce. Heat clarified butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot and lemon zest. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, and then add stock, wine and lemon juice. When liquids have reduced, add crabmeat, diced tomato, then cold butter, basil and salt, and pepper to taste. When the sauce has a creamy consistency, remove from heat and top the asparagus.

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Helping Patients and Families to Choose the Best End-of-Life Care Option Provided by Houston Solari Hospice • Educate yourself on local hospices. Your doctor or local hospitals should be able to recommend hospice providers in your area. Be sure to take note whether the hospice providers you are considering also have inpatient hospice homes in the event that pain and symptoms become unmanageable and 24-hour care is needed. • Contact the hospices. Compile a list of potential hospices to contact. Ask whether they are accredited, certified and licensed. If accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the hospice has sought accreditation and is committed to providing quality care. State health departments certify hospices, guaranteeing that the facility meets safety and health regulations. Licensing requirements vary by state and are generally overseen by its respective health department. • Ask for and check references. Ask for references from professionals, such as a hospital or community social workers. Talk with these people about their experiences. Also check with the Better Business Bureau or the State Attorney General’s office to find out whether any complaints or lawsuits have been filed against the hospices on your list. • Inquire about a preliminary evaluation and plan of care. As part of a patient’s preliminary evaluation, a hospice should determine the types of services needed for the patient. The evaluation should contain what the patient can and can’t do for themselves, consultation with family physicians already providing the patient with medical treatment and consultation with family members. • Discuss the treatment plan process. After the preliminary evaluation, the hospice should develop a treatment plan that is carefully created with the patient and family and given to all service providers to ensure smooth coordination of care. The plan of care should be clearly written, with copies given to all loved ones involved. The plan should list specific duties, work hours and days, and contact information for the hospice care supervisor. Inquire how frequently the plan is reviewed and updated to accommodate any changing needs. • Learn about the hospice staff. Hospice patients are cared for by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, clergy, volunteers and therapists. Ask about the patient-to-caregiver ratios to make sure that the right amount of care is received. Ask about the continuity of care to determine whether or not the patient will have the same caregivers. This insight can give an indication how satisfied the hospice staff is or if there is a high turnover rate.

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What is Hospice?

Hospice is where those with a terminal illness can spend their final days in peace, dignity, and comfort, surrounded by their loved ones while living wherever they call home. We view our work as a sacred honor and our patient-focused approach hinges on creating a plan of care that is tailored to the unique needs and desires of the individual and their family.

The Altus Hospice Mission

The Mission of Altus Hospice is to provide professional care with a personal touch. We will treat the disease process with medical expertise while emphasizing quality living, not only physically, but also psychosocially, emotionally and spiritually. Comfort, compassion and calming presence are the gifts we bring to this service, and we are honored to walk with the patient and loved ones through this sacred time.

How Do You Know When Your Loved One Is Ready for Hospice?

• Frequent calls to the doctor’s office for appointments • Missing doctor office appointments because patient is too sick to make the trip • Increased Emergency Room visits and/or hospitalizations • Weight loss in the past 6 months • Decreased mobility in the past six months • Management of patient is focused on maintaining comfort and quality of life • Patient cannot be cured of their primary disease • Patient may or may not be home bound; however requires additional medical services to remain at home.

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that you communicate your desires about how you want to be treated in your final days through documents that will help your family make decisions about your care, based on clearly expressed wishes. If you do not have an Advanced Directive in place to let your family and medical personnel know your wishes, consider contacting an Elder Law Attorney to get one. Copies of an Advanced Directive Form can be found on the Internet as well.

End-of-Life Planning National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.nhpco.org Caring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.caringinfo.org Provides hospice care information; Connects consumers with hospice programs. Furnishes state specific Advance Directive/Power of Attorney forms.

Funerals, Burial and Cremation Department of Veterans Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 827-1000 www.va.gov These services are free to veterans, spouses and their dependents. Please call for benefits and assistance regarding burial and death. Continued on the next page Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Funeral Consumer’s Alliance (800) 765-0107 (713) 526-4267 www.funerals.org A non-profit organization that tracks legislation dealing with death and funeral issues, advocating for consumers who have problems with funeral providers. Assistance in pre-planning and finding a reasonably priced Funeral. Galveston County Social Services (281) 316-8733 Indigent burial and cremation services for North Galveston county. Harris County Indigent Burial Program (713) 696-1952 Bereavement counselors assist low-income families by providing the names of funeral homes that will work with them on low-cost funeral arrangements. Federal Trade Commission (877) 382-4357 ftc.gov

internment. A copy can be obtained at: www.tfsc.state.tx.us/consumer.php or contact the Legal Hotline for Texans at: (800) 622-2520. PROCEDURE WHEN THERE ARE NO WRITTEN DIRECTIONS Unless a decedent has left directions in writing for the disposition of the decedent’s remains as provided in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument signed and acknowledged by such person, the following persons, in the priority listed, have the right to control the disposition, including cremation, of the decedent’s remains, have a duty to inter the remains, and are liable for the reasonable cost of interment: 1). the person designated in a written instrument signed by the decedent; 2). the decedent’s surviving spouse; 3). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult children; 4). either one of the decedent’s surviving parents; 5). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult siblings or;

Texas Department of Banking (prepaid funerals) (877) 276-5554 www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov

6). any adult person in the next degree of kinship in the order named by law to inherit the estate of the decedent. A person listed in above has the right, duty, and liability provided by that subsection only if there is no person in a priority listed before the person. If there is no person with the duty to inter and:

Texas Funeral Service Commission (512) 936-2474 Funeral Home Complaints tfsc.state.tx.us

Directions for the Disposition of Remains

1). an inquest is held, the person conducting the inquest shall inter the remains, and;

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

2). an inquest is not held, the county in which the death occurred shall inter the remains. Any dispute among any of the persons listed concerning their right to control the disposition, including cremation, of a decedent’s remains shall be resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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When a Social Security beneficiary dies, report the death to the Social Security Administration as soon as possible. They will require the name and Social Security Number of the deceased, the date and place of death, if there is a surviving spouse or an eligible child, and your name and address. A copy of the Death Certificate may be required. You will be given instructions on handling any forthcoming Social Security checks. A one-time death benefit of $255 is paid to a surviving spouse or eligible child. Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov

Donor Programs If you are considering donating an organ here are some resources to assist you. Blood Center (713) 790-1200 (800) 355-7427 Donate Life Texas (877) 839-2755 www.donatelifetexas.org

LifeGift (713) 523-4438 (800) 633-6562 www.lifegift.org Volunteers educate the public through speaking engagements on organ donation. The Living Bank (713) 528-2971 (800) 528-2971 www.livingbank.org Registry and referral service for committing tissues, bones, or vital organs to transplantation or research. Once organs or tissues are removed, the body is returned to the family.

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TO REPORT THE DEATH OF A SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARY

Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 National Marrow Donor Program (800) 526-7809 www.marrow.org Write or call for information on how to become a bone-marrow donor. United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) (804) 782-4800 DONATION OF A BODY If you wish to donate for medical research, contact the nearest medical school. Baylor College of Medicine (713) 798-3858 BIOGIFT (866) 670-1799 www.biogift.org

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BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics (888) 963-7111 www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/ Local Registrars:

Brazoria County (County Clerk) (979) 864-1355 111 E. Locust St., Ste. 200, Angleton, TX 77515 Houston Area (281) 756-1355 Fort Bend County (County Clerk) (281) 341-8685 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469 Galveston County (Health District) (409) 938-7221 4700 Broadway, Ste C100, Galveston, TX 77551 Montgomery County (County Clerk) (936) 539-7885 210 W. Davis (Hwy 105), Conroe, Texas 77301 Walker County (County Clerk) (936) 436-4922 1100 University Ave., Ste 201, Huntsville, TX 77340 Harris County (County Clerk) (713) 755-6411 201 Caroline, Ste 460, Houston, Texas 77002 Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics (713) 837-0311

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. 140

Fees charged for copies of birth and death certificates by the different county offices may vary slightly – contact your local office about cost for copies of Birth and Death Certificates. Certified copies of the birth and death certificates are issued with a state seal and are printed on security paper. Heirloom birth certificates have a different cost and are printed on special paper that boasts a design celebrating Texas. The heirloom certificate ($60) is only offered through Austin, Texas. Funeral homes will supply certified copies of a death certificate for a small fee if requested at the time funeral arrangements are made. It is recommended that you get at least twelve copies of the certificate and notify anyone with whom the deceased had an account. VERIFICATION OF BIRTH AND DEATH The verification of a birth or death record is NOT a certified copy of the birth or death certificate, but a letter with the person’s name, date of occurrence, county where the birth or death took place and a state file number. Letters may not be available at all birth and death registrars. Verifications are available from 1903 to the present date. Fees for birth and death verification (for regular mail or walk-in service) range from $22–$30. This fee is non-refundable for records that are not located. Additional fees will apply for faxing and overnight services.

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

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Grief Counseling Grief counseling can be provided by professionally trained individuals or self-help support groups. Many churches now have grief support ministries. AseraCare Hospice (888) 646-8696 Compassionate Care Hospice (713) 667-3247 (866) 535-3247 Dignity Memorial Providers, Grief Materials (800) 344-6489 Hospice Compassus (281) 316-7777 (877) 575-7152 InnerWisdom Counseling Center (713) 592-9292 Memorial Hermann Hospice (281) 784-7520 Silverado Hospice (888) 328-6640 PHASES OF GRIEF The death of a loved one shakes the very foundation of your life. Grief has four distinct phases: 1). Shock and numbness 2). Yearning and searching: Survivors experience separation anxiety and cannot accept loss. 3). Disorganization and despair: Family members feel depressed and find it difficult to plan for the future or concentrate and focus on anything. 4). Reorganization GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS AseraCare Hospice (888) 646-8696 Barton House/Alzheimer’s Association – Sugar Land (281) 313-2500

Compassionate Care Hospice (713) 667-3247 (866) 535-3247 Chapelwood United Methodist Grief Support (713) 465-3467 Compassion and Choices (End-Of-Life support) (800) 247-7421 Grace Presbyterian Grief Support (713) 781-7615 Hospice Care Team (Brazoria & Galveston Co.) (409) 938-0070 (800) 545-8738 Life After Loss (American Cancer Society) (713) 266-2877 (800) 227-2345 Lifeline – Support/Social Support Group for widows/widowers (281) 497-2663 L.I.F.T. – Social Support Group for widows/ widowers – Dignity Memorial (713) 862-9622 (800) 344-6489 Memorial Drive Presbyterian Grief Support (713) 782-1710 Memorial Drive United Methodist Grief Support (713) 468-8356 Regency Hospice (281) 316-7777 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 Silverado Hospice (888) 328-6640 Additional adult bereavement resources can be found at: www.compassionandchoices.org www.griefnet.org www.groww.org www.widownet.org

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SRG LISTINGS Hospice Agencies Greater Houston Area Below are area Hospice Agencies licensed by the State of Texas and listed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. n = Medicare s = Medicaid ANGLETON IPH Hospice Care 135 E Hospital Dr (979) 848-8151 n BAYTOWN Faith Community Hospice 4721 Garth Rd Ste H (281) 422-0414 n Harbor Hospice 1600 James Bowie Dr Ste D-111 (281) 427-3800 BELLAIRE A-Care Home Health Services 5909 W. Loop South Ste 570 (713) 665-3338

Odyssey Hospice 100 I-45 N Ste 300 (936) 788-7707 n New Century Hospice of Piney Woods 11133 I-45 South Ste 170 (832) 252-9403 Odyssey Hospice of Conroe 233 I-45 N, Inpatient Unit (936) 539-1400 n HOUSTON Amed Community Hospice 3535 Briarpark Dr (713) 975-0690

Grace Hospice of Texas 340 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 101 (281) 442-8200 ns Group Care Hospice 12121 Richmond Ave Ste 416 (281) 493-9744 n Gulf Coast Hospice of Houston 9555 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 333 (713) 772-2700 n Hallmark Hospice 1325 Space Park Drive Ste C (281) 842-1550

Aurora Hospice 7211 Regency Square American Hospice 6700 W. Loop South Ste 250 Ste #146 (281) 377-8077 (713) 839-0579 Aseracare Hospice Hospice Plus 6760 W. Loop South Ste 780 1235 North Loop W Ste 215 (713) 864-2626 n (713) 665-5065 ns

Harbor Hospice 7324 Southwest Frwy Ste 1070 (713) 777-5290

(713) 667-3247 ns Harbor Hospice 17000 El Camino Real Ste 102 East Harris County Hospice Services LLC (281) 467-6038 1313 Holland Ave Ste 2 VITAS Innovative (713) 450-4500 n Hospice Care

Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas 7211 Regency Sq Blvd Ste 101B (713) 975-6200

Harbor Hospice 13831 Northwest Frwy Ste 244 Houston Solari Hospice Care Asperion Hospice of Houston (713) 939-9900 Heart to Heart Hospice 6800 W Loop South Ste 250 1770 St James PI Ste 330 of Houston (713) 850-8853 ns (713) 664-7120 n 12929 Gulf Freeway Ste 300 Christus VNA Hospice & CLEAR LAKE (713) 984-2100 Palliative Care Advanced Care Hospice 2707 North Loop W 5th Floor Heart to Heart Hospice 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III of Houston (281) 936-5500 n (281) 204-8944 400 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Compassionate Care Hallmark Hospice Ste 310 1325 Space Park Drive Ste C Hospice of Houston (832) 300-0134 2020 N Loop W Ste 140 (281) 842-1550

18333 Egret Bay Blvd Ste 550 Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care (281) 335-3401 ns 9702 Bissonnet St Ste 2200W CONROE (713) 219-6490 n Embracing Hospice

Hospice Compassus 1770 St. James Place Ste 330 (713) 850-8853

Lighthouse Hospice of Conroe 200 Riverpointe Dr Ste 300 (888) 290-7727 n

Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe Blvd (713) 467-7423 ns

2040 North Loop W Ste 324 (888) 797-3489

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Houston Hospice 5206 FM 1960 W Ste 104 (281) 587-2218

Inter Active Hospice Services KINGWOOD 10530 Rockley Rd Ste 100-A Health Solutions Hospice (281) 892-2000 n 2807 Kings Crossing Blvd Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Solutions Hospice Care Ste 215C (281) 361-0715 8989 Westheimer Ste 200

LAKE JACKSON Memorial Hermann Hospice Helping Hands & 16538 Air Center Blvd #200 Hearts Hospice 412 Plantation Dr (281) 784-7520 (979) 297-3775 n Odyssey Hospice Hospice Care Team 2636 S. Loop W Ste 210 107 W. Way St Ste 29 (713) 592-5600 n (979) 297-6043 Peaceful Tranquility LEAGUE CITY 1610 Blodgett American Hospice (713) 668-9595 2525 South Shore Blvd Resolutions Hospice Ste 400 8305 Knight Rd (832) 536-3300 (832) 588-6083 ns ORANGE Samaritan Care Hospice Southeast Texas Hospice 1770 St. James Place Ste 330 912 W Cherry (713) 850-8853 ns (409) 886-0622 n Seasons Hospice PASADENA 333 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Advanced Care Hospice Ste 333 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III (855) 893-0530 ns (281) 204-8944 Silverado Hospice Amed Community Hospice 13810 Champions Forest 4008 Vista Ste 150 (713) 947-6200 n (888) 494-6958 ns Hospice Compassus Skyline Medical Services 4949 Fairmont Pkwy Ste 300 12623 Laleu Ln (281) 493-1655 n (832) 276-0291 PEARLAND VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Altus Hospice 3131 Eastside St Ste 200 11233 Shadow Creek Pkwy (713) 663-7777 n Ste 123 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care (281) 493-9744 17320 Red Oak Dr Ste 102 RICHMOND (281) 895-6351 Harbor Hospice VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 1601 Main St Ste 211 (281) 762-0444 18333 Egret Bay Ste 550 (281) 335-3401 Kristel Healthcare Services 301 S 9th St HUNTSVILLE (281) 633-2800 1st Choice Hospice 3001 Old Houston Rd STAFFORD 936) 295-7100 ns Benevolent Hospice of Houston, LLC. Home Healthcare of 10701 Corporate Dr Ste 356 Huntsville (281) 302-5994 ns 2505 Lake Rd (936) 291-8499 (713) 821-3000 n

SUGAR LAND Harbor Hospice 12808 W Airport Rd Ste 335 (832) 500-4295 New Century Hospice 3531 Town Center Blvd S (281) 277-1131 New Century Hospice 13515 Southwest Freeway Ste 209 (281) 277-1151

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New Century Hospice One Sugar Creek Center Blvd. Ste 330 (281) 277-1151 Silverado Hospice 2205 Williams Trace Blvd Suite 101 (866) 493-0675 The Providence Hospice, Inc. 11420 Dairy Ashford Road Ste 108 (832) 532-7538 TEXAS CITY Advanced Care Hospice 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III (281) 204-8944 Amed Community Hospice 8901 Emmett F Lowry Expwy Ste B (409) 935-0169 n Hospice Care Team 1708 Amburn Rd Ste C (800) 545-8738 n

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Houston Hospice & Palliative Care 1880 Dairy Ashford Ste 330 (713) 468-2441 n

THE WOODLANDS Altus Hospice 1525 Lake Front Circle Ste 1 (281) 583-5455 Bristol Hospice 2002 Timberloch Pl Ste 150 (281) 419-4476 ns Rose of Texas Hospice 1610 Woodstead Court Ste 395 (855) 800-7673 ns TOMBALL Lighthouse Hospice 715 E. Main St Ste 100 (281) 290-7727 n Sunset Hospice 1420 Rudel (281) 290-7600

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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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homeâ&#x20AC;? 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. 146

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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. THE MEDICARE HOSPICE BENEFIT DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING: • Treatment intended to cure your terminal illness. You should talk with your doctor if you are thinking about potential treatment to cure your illness. • Medications not directly related to your hospice diagnosis. Hospice team Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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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 148

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roviding care for a parent or an adult with a disability can be overwhelming, and many people – 2.7 million in Texas – find they need information, assistance and support. This type of help is available from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Three resources – Take Time Texas, 2-1-1 Texas and a Resource Sheet – take much of the guesswork (and hopefully much of the stress) out of finding help. Take Time Texas The Take Time Texas (TTT) website is designed to help caregivers continue to provide support to their loved ones through respite care. “Based on surveys, DADS learned that many caregivers do not know how or where to find respite care. Some do not even know what respite care is, or that it is available,” said Joyce Pohlman, DADS Access and Intake division. “Take Time Texas was created to help caregivers find respite more quickly and easily.”

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The Take Time Texas website offers: • Statewide database of respite providers that caregivers can search to find nonprofit, commercial, faith-based and governmental respite providers. • Content to help caregivers and providers resolve problems and improve caregiving. • Resources to help respite providers, outreach materials, and information on best practices and training tools. 2-1-1 Texas 2-1-1 Texas, an HHSC program, helps Texans connect with the services, such as healthcare through Medicaid, food assistance and short-term financial help. 2-1-1 Texas offers accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from more than 60,000 state and local health and human services programs. The free, anonymous information and referral line is answered by nationally certified specialists 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When callers dial 2-1-1, they are connected to area information centers in their region. Specialists have access to the most comprehensive database of community-based organizations, government agencies and nonprofits in Texas. No matter where you live in Texas, you can call 2-1-1 and find information about resources in your local community. Texas 2-1-1 can be accessed online at www.211Texas.org, or by phone at 2-1-1. Resource Sheet Developed by DADS for the Age Well Live Well program, this resource sheet covers topics that include Medicare and Medicaid, in-home assistance and home health care, caregiving services, legal services, transportation, veterans’ services and more. Age Well Live Well program manager Holly Riley said, “Many people don’t realize the breadth of services available through the federal government and the state, much less local providers. We polled several state agencies and found the top 10 questions they were getting from consumers. The result is a resource guide founded upon real-world issues.” The sheet is updated at least annually to ensure the information is timely and accurate, Riley said. For more information on getting help for an aging parent or someone with disabilities, go to www.dads.state.tx.us or contact your local Area Agency on Aging at 800-252-9240. Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Caregiver Support Services: Helping family caregivers through a care system of respite care, support groups, and education. Targeteing those with greatest economic needs, living in rural areas and caring for those with moderate impairments. Transportation: Providing medical, senior center and other essential transportation to older Texans.

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: Linking older Texans and disabled to community resources.

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SRG LISTINGS Adult Day Care Centers Greater Houston Area s Individuals with Alzheimers/Memory Disorders currently accepted 6 Individuals with Alzheimers/Dementia accepted in early stages only n Only Individuals with HIV currently accepted Listed facilities provide transportation and serve breakfast and lunch, except as noted: u No meals provided t No Transportation provided ADULT DAY CARE ASSISTANCE Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Quality Reporting System.......................................... http://facilityquality.dhs.state.tx.us

CLEVELAND Liberty Dayton Community Day Center Activity #2 6 802 Hanson Road Cleveland, TX 77327 (936) 334-8888 Wakefield Adult Day Care Center s 314 S. San Jacinto Cleveland, TX 77327 (281) 593-1174 GALVESTON Libbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place s 5402 Avenue U Galveston, TX 77551 (409) 741-2538

Brookhollow Adult Day Activity Center 4800 W 34th Street, Ste C-54 Houston, TX 77092 (713) 812-8998 Bering Care Center Adult Day Care n s 1429 Hawthorne Houston, TX 77006 (713) 529-6071 Caring Place Adult Day Care Center 6 6717 Stuebner Airline Ste 213 Houston, TX 77091 (713) 692-6061 Corporate Senior (Chinese/Vietnamese only) 9630 Clairwood Houston, TX 77036 (713) 777-5123

HOUSTON A and M Senior Village Inc 6 3917 Anderson Road Houston, TX 77053 (713) 433-7317

Elite Medserve Inc (Mentally Ill/Disabled) 8405 Almeda Genoa, Ste Y u t Houston, TX 77075 (713) 987-9000

Adult Town Daycare s 4450 S. Wayside Drive Houston, TX 77087 (713) 645-2300

Garden Oaks Adult Activity Center 6 905 W 34th Street Houston, TX 77018 (713) 868-1515

Amazing Place 6 t 3735 Drexel Houston, TX 77027

Johnson & Johnson Activities Inc. s 4400 Town Plaza Suite 100 Houston, TX 77045 (713) 723-2090

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The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation 3550 West Dallas Houston, TX 77019 (713) 525-8306

Liberty Island Adult Day Care Center 9009 Boone Road s Houston, TX 77099 (281) 530-0000

The Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston s 3602 West Dallas Houston, TX 77019 (713) 527-9561 KINGWOOD Sarah Care s 23972 Highway 59 North Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 361-7000

Love & Joy Rehab Adult Center s 11626 Cullen Ste B Houston, TX 77047 (713) 733-6900 Nixon Adult Day Center s 3719 Lynnfield Houston, TX 77016 (713) 633-4700 Northline Adult Day Care Center s 3910 North Freeway, Bldg L Houston, TX 77022 (713) 699-1580 Odyssey TLC Adult Day Ctr s 220 North Vista Drive Houston, TX 77090 (281) 370-2200 Old Yale Adult Day Center s 4414 Old Yale Houston, TX 77018 (713) 695-6100 Secure Day Activity and Health Care Facility s t 3008 Blodgett Houston, TX 77004 (713) 807-1999 Sheltering Arms Day Care Center s t 3838 Aberdeen Way Houston, TX 77025 (713) 667-2840

LIBERTY Liberty Dayton Community Day Activity u t 1801 Grand Avenue Liberty, TX 77575 (936) 334-8888

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Latino Learning Center Adult Day Program s 3522 Polk Street Houston, TX 77003 (713) 223-1391

ROSENBERG Caring People, LTD 6 914 Frost Street Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281) 344-9911 STAFFORD Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heaven, LLC s 1250 Texas Parkway, Ste H Stafford, TX 77477 (281) 403-5200 THE WOODLANDS Sarah Care s 157 Nursery Road The Woodlands, TX 77380 (281) 361-7000

Sunnyside Adult Day Care 8423 Almeda Road Houston, TX 77054 (713) 748-7370 Sunshine Community Center Chinese/ 6501 Westline Drive Vietnamese Houston, TX 77036 (713) 988-2843

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services ANIMAL RESCUE/PET ADOPTION Abandoned Animal Rescue – Tomball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 290-0121 http://aartomball.com American Brittany Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) BRIT911 www.americanbrittanyrescue.com Houston Area Dog and Cat Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 441-5503 www.petfinder.com Humane Society of Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-3914 www.hsmc-tx.org South Texas Animal Adoption Resource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 392-0927 www.staarnet.org CASE MANAGEMENT – NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Case managers assist senior adults. After an assessment is done, the areas of concern are fully identified. The case manager then helps arrange for services and finds resources. Alzheimer’s Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. . . . . . (713) 314-1313 Catholic Charities of Diocese of Galveston-Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 www.catholiccharities.org Family Services of Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 861-4849 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 (Includes Waller County) Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Houston/Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 Harris County Social Services Senior Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 667-9336 Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9561 (for the blind and visually impaired) The Friendship Center – Montgomery County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.friendshipcenter.com DENTAL SERVICES Low-Cost or Sliding-Scale Dental Care Bering Dental Clinic (HIV positive only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 524-7933 Dental Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-3260 El Centro — Eastwood Clinic (per capita income: $9,634). . . . . . . . . (713) 926-6229 Good Neighbor Health Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-3260 Greater Houston Dental Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 961-4337 Refers seniors to dentists who offer patients 65+ discounted services. Harris County Hospital District Dental Appointment Center. . . . . . . (713) 526-4243 (Gold Card only) Harris County Hospital District Dental Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 757-0572 (Current clients) Lyndon B. Johnson Oral Surgery Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-5080

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services DENTAL SERVICES – Continued Oral Health Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711 Department of State Health Services Pasadena Community Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 554-0510 San Jose Clinic (must be screened for eligibility). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-9411 Second Mile (Fort Bend County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 Free dental care, including dentures, by appointment (must qualify) UT Dental Branch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 486-4000 www.db.uth.tmc.edu • discounted services

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DISABILITIES Information and Referral for Those with Disabilities Brazoria County Center for Independent Living V/TTY. . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-7060 Fort Bend County Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 980-2219 Harris County Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Counselors (713) 794-9001 (800) 213-8471 Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Provides services for the disabled including employment, case management, transportation, financial assistance, and referral assistance. Houston Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 974-4621 TTY (713) 974-2703 Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office. . (713) 837-9061 Pedestrian Accessibility Review (PAR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 837-9061 Provides sidewalks, curb cuts, and traffic signal installation for disabled persons without a safe path of travel. The Boulevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (619) 222-8735 www.blvd.com Online resource directory of products and services for the physically challenged Disability-Adapted Vehicle Modification Resources Disabled Parking Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 368-2153 www.dot.state.tx.us 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. Great American Scooter Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 445-0956 Housing for the Disabled Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office. . (713) 837-9061 National Apartment Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 518-6141 Serves the rental housing needs of the public • www.naahq.org/naac The Salvation Army William Booth Garden Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-4186 For elderly, disabled and handicapped persons. Residents live independently, but benefit from lower rents. MUST be 62 or older. www.SalvationArmyHouston.org

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services DISABILITIES – Continued U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 718-3199 www.hud.gov/apps/section8 List of subsidized apartments in greater Houston area In-Home Services, Medication, Medical Equipment, and Supplies 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. • www.projectmend.org Texas DADS In-Home and Family Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-8053 Assistance with the cost of medication, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, home modifications, METROLift tickets for doctor’s visits, and attendant DONATIONS Blood Blood Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 790-1200 Computers and Equipment Techs & Trainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 839-7177 www.techsandtrainers.org • refurbish computers for seniors/disabled Eyeglasses The Lions Eye Bank of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 798-5545 Food Community Family Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 923-2316 Houston Food Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-3700 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 Target Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 226-4953 Hearing Aids Hear Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 648-4327 Hear-Say. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 665-8987 Office hours are by appointment only Medical Equipment Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 www.projectmend.org • Accepts and reconditions donations of medical equipment Organ/Tissue/Brain Lifegift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 523-4438 (800) 633-6562 Living Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (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

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ELDER ABUSE If you suspect Elder Abuse, contact your local County Attorney’s Office. Montgomery County Women’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-441-7273 Abuse prevention – service providers & care givers. Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 Report Elder Abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dfps.state.tx.us/contact_us/report_abuse.asp RCC (Resource Crisis Center). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 763-1441 Financial Exploitation - To receive help because of financial abuse Family and Protective Services Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 www.txabusehotline.org Texas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division. . . . . . . . . (713) 223-5886 At times, consumer advocates can help seniors (800) 621-0508 resolve local, financial exploitation problems • www.oag.state.tx.us 11 News Defenders: (fax only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 284-1093 e-mail: 11consumers@KHOU.com Nursing Home Abuse Abuse.com – nursing home reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.abuse.com Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 500-9931 (800) 296-2606 Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 719-4757 www.tanhr.org Texas DADS—Consumer Rights and Services Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8016 The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Emergency & Disaster Services American Red Cross Disaster Service – Houston Chapter. . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 Conroe Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-2212 www.redcross.org/surveys/capss/disaster/ Baytown Resource/Assistance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-5752 Catholic Charities — Guadalupe Center, City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-9981 City of Houston Customer Response Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 6:00 a. m. – midnight

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Houston Junior Forum Resale Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-6970 Locks of Love – creates wigs from donated hair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 896-1588 Memorial Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-4516 www.maministries.org Northwest Assistance Ministries — Second Chance Resale Store. . . (281) 880-9000 Penny Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-5004 Second Blessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 780-2727 www.whamministries.org Second Mile (Fort Bend County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 St. Vincent De Paul Society (to arrange for donations) . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 664-6350 The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – Continued East Harris County Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 378-0020 Limited basic emergency services including emergency food, clothing, one-time basic emergency assistance for non-narcotic medications, rent and utility assistance. Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Clothing, food, and rent assistance • www.eachouston.org First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-5863 Ft. Bend Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Provides emergency food, clothing, prescription vouchers, emergency rental assistance. www.gccsa.org Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 www.csd.hctx.net Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 www.woodlandsinterfaith.org Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 www.mcea-tx.org Salvation Army – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0677 Salvation Army – Alvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 585-4516 Limited basic emergency services including one-time prescription assistance for non-narcotic medication under $50. Rent and utility assistance. 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-1 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-8131 www.wesleyhousehouston.org Emergency Financial Assistance Baytown Resource/Assistance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-5752 www.baytown.org Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 Houston First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-5863 Appointments: Mon–Thurs, 8–11AM Ft. Bend Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 www.mcea-tx.org Salvation Army (Harris County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0677 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 Suburban Sugar Land Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 356-7953 www.SSLW.org (713) 857-2807 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-8131 www.wesleyhouston.org

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HEARING/DEAF SERVICES Adaptive Aids and Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alley Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-8421 Career and Recovery Resources, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 754-7000 TTY (713) 754-7047 Communication Axess Ability Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 807-1176 Hearing Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 855-8916 V/TTY (281) 855-8917 Houston Grand Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 546-0200 Request the Infrared Listening System Houston Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 393-1313 www.hpl.lib.tx.us TDD (832) 393-1539 The Access Center offers full library services to the hearing-impaired. Through the use of adaptive technology, patrons access the library’s catalogue, databases, and the Internet. The eBook Center allows customers to download electronic books, including bestsellers and research information. You must apply for a Power Card to access this service. International Hearing Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-5247 Nightingale Adult Day Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 981-1543 Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 407-3250 TTY (512) 407-3251 “Open-Captioned” Video Lending Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 237-6213 www.dcmp.org TTY (800) 237-6819 The National Association of the Deaf Captioned Media Program has a free video lending program for registered Level 2 members (“open-captioned” video delivered to your home). Sign Shares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 869-4373 www.signshares.com Specialized Telecommunications “STAP” Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V/TTY (713) 807-1176 Eligible Texans may receive a voucher that can be exchanged for specialized telephone equipment at no charge Texas Hearing and Service Dogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 839-3647 Wortham Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 237-1439 Free, Low-cost, or Sliding Scale Hearing Exams and Hearing Aids Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 948-7960 (Division for Blind Services) www.dars.state.tx.us Harris County Hospital District Appointment Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4243 Hear Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 648-4327 Hear-Say. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 665-8987 University of Houston Speech and Hearing Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2898 Medicaid Hearing Exams (Texas HHSC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8263 Organizations Better Hearing Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 327-9355 Provides free info on hearing professionals, hearing aids, and assistive technology Hearing Aid Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-5247 International Hearing Society Hearing Loss Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hearingloss.org

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services HEARING/DEAF SERVICES – Continued Relay Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 735-2989 www.puc.state.tx.us/relaytexas/relay/relay.aspx or 711 Telephone-interpreting service for hearing or speech impaired Talking Book Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-9605 www.texastalkingbooks.org Texas Hearing & Service Dogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 839-3647 www.servicedogs.org • Provides dogs for physically disabled or deaf Specialized References for the Hard-of-Hearing American Academy of Audiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.audiology.org American Speech-Language-Hearing Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.asha.org Association of Late-Deafened Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.alda.org Better Hearing Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 327-9355 Booklets on hearing loss issues • www.betterhearing.org Internal Revenue Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY (800) 829-4059 International Hearing Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-5247 Technology for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 726-0851 www.adcohearing.com HOME REPAIRS - LOW INCOME Organizations: General Assistance Brazoria County Community Action Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-2928 City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-8400 Eldercare Locator (Magnolia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 677-1116 Faith in Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-8730 Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Harris County Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2000 Septic systems/water wells Harris County Public Health Lead Paint Control Program. . . . . . . . . (713) 439-6369 Housing Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2055 www.hrc.hctx.net Houston Galveston Area Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 Humble Area Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 446-3663 haamdee@hotmail.com • www.haamministries.org ext. 240 Interfaith Care Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 682-5995 Interfaith Senior Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Program for Human Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 886-0125 Rebuilding Together – Houston Volunteer Home Repair Program (exterior only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 659-2511 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers (Southwest only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 West University Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 662-5895 (W. University residents only)

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Roofs City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-8400 Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Safety Modifications for Independent Living Simple modification to your bathroom, kitchen, or other home areas, such as grab bars, handrails, wheelchair ramps, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms can reduce home accidents. Gulf Coast Community Services Safety and Security Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Inspects homes for safety and security hazards, installs wheelchair ramps, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Replaces entry doors and broken windows. Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Weatherization Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 846-1100 Sheltering Arms Weatherization Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 956-1888 Energy efficiency measures include caulking, weather stripping, insulation and assessment of appliances. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Galveston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 762-2062 www.catholiccharities.org â&#x20AC;˘ 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 and help with utility bills for Brazoria county residents. 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 www.coalitionforbarrierfreeliving.com Info & referral, peer support, care coordination, advocacy, and training Ft. Bend County Community Development Block Grants. . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-4410 Deferred loans for housing rehab/repair Galveston Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 765-1900 Section 8 Voucher Program Gulf Coast Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Foreclosure counseling; Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Harris County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2100 Section 8 Voucher Program Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services HOUSING ASSISTANCE – Continued Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Housing Authority of City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 260-0600 Section 8 Voucher Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 260-0800 HUD Housing Counseling and Information and Referral Service (HUD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 569-4287 La Marque Aid and Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 938-7852 Rent Assistance Montgomery County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-4984 Section 8 Voucher Program Pasadena Public Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 475-5544 Salvation Army Social Services (Harris County only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0686 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Gardens Apartments. . . . . . . . . . (713) 920-1844 Preserve and enhance the dignity and independence of the elderly, to provide them with safe, affordable housing, and to enrich their overall quality of life. Texas City/La Marque Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 945-4011 Section 8 Voucher Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 718-3169 www.hud.gov/apps/section8 (HUD) Windsor Village Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (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 HIV positive only 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; Harris Co. only free, bilingual; 8:30 a.m. 4:30, Harris County residents, low-income Legal Hotline for Texans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 622-2520 www.tlsc.org LegalLine – Houston Bar Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 759-1133 Lone Star Legal Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 652-0077 Harris, Montgomery Co.; 9 a.m. – noon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 733-8394

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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 Houston Food Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-3700 Love Feast Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 633-3714 Montgomery County Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-6686 www.montgomerycountyfoodbank.com 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 DSHS Food Stamp Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 767-2000 Edgewater Meals on Wheels (City of Galveston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 763-6437 Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Sack lunch provided – Mon–Fri: 11–1, Sun: 12:15–1pm End Hunger Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 532-3663 Friendship Center/Montgomery Co Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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NAACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) NAACP-98 National Senior Citizens Law Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 289-6976 www.nsclc.org Southeast Texas Legal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 523-7852 Low-income, HIV only Texas Legal Services Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 443-2528 www.tlsc.org Texas Legal Services Center and Pro Bono Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 760-2554 www.TexasLawHelp.org University of Houston Clinical Legal Aid Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2094

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MEAL ASSISTANCE – Continued Friendswood Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 482-5070 Ft. Bend County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm Ft. Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More. . . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 www.fortbendseniors.org • Ft. Bend and Waller Counties Galveston County “Senior Lunch Program”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 770-6251 www.galvestoncountytx.gov Gano Baptist Mission Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-0304 Grayson Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 455-3660 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Hester House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 672-2573 Interfaith Caring Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 332-3881 Interfaith Ministries – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4978 Interfaith of The Woodlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 J D Walker Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 426-3551 Jacinto City – Heritage Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 675-4487 Jewish Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 729-3200 John L. Wood Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 272-0001 Joy Fellowship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 921-0197 Lighthouse Christian Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 339-3033 Maxwell Adult Center Deer Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 478-7277 Meals on Wheels Food for Pets Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4922 Missions Training Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 554-8801 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 N. Channel Assistance Min.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 453-8028 N.A.M. Food for Seniors Appointment Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 583-5600 Pearland Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 485-5081 Ramsey/Flukinger Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 457-1810 Riley Chambers/Barrett Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 328-4713 Salvation Army – Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 378-0020 Senior Health Network (Interfaith Ministries). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4900 www.imgh.org Simplified Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 248-1078 Simplified version of the Food Stamp Program for Texas residents ages 65+ Society of St. Vincent De Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 South Union Church of Christ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 747-5440 St. Bernadette Christian Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 486-0337 St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 946-0098 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church – Nassau Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 333-2509 Target Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 226-4953

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From young people to senior citizens, if there is a need, Interfaith of The Woodlands is here to help. Offering many services to our community seniors, including financial assistance, prescription drug assistance, information and referral, transportation, and numerous wellness programs, Interfaith answers the needs of senior citizens in South Montgomery County. As our name suggests, Interfaith of The Woodlands fosters the belief that all faiths can work together to address critical human needs. If you or someone you know are in need of assistance, a helping hand is waiting.

281-367-1230 4242 Interfaith Way â&#x20AC;˘ The Woodlands, Texas 77381 www.woodlandsinterfaith.org www.woodlandsdirectory.com Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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the Economics of Arthritis

128 BILLION Annual cost of medical care, lost wages and productivity due to arthritis.

90% 10%

Percentage of rheumatoid arthritis patients who will stop working before a normal retirement age.

www.Arthritis.org/Texas

Percentage of rheumatoid arthritis patients who will stop working within a year of diagnosis without aggressive treatment.

1 in 3 Arthritis patients who experience work limitations.

There are 100 different types of arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability striking one in every five adults and 300,000 children. The Arthritis Foundation is working night and day to improve these numbers. But we need your help. Join us today to help find the cures and end the pain.

HOUSTON: For more information, please call 713-942-9063.

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MEDICATIONS & MEDICAL RESOURCES Community Programs That Assist With Medications Community Medicaid/STAR+PLUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213 Harris County Hospital District — Gold Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-6509 HCHD Quentin Mease Geriatric Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 873-3700 In-Home and Family Support Program — Texas DADS . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-8053 MHMHRA of Harris County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 970-7000 Emergency Medication Assistance Fort Bend County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Free Medicine Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (573) 996-3333 www.freemedicinefoundation.com • apply for free prescription medications. Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Social Services Prescription Medicine Aid Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Assists low-income Harris County seniors (60+) and the disabled. Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 Flu Shots Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services. . . . . . . . . (713) 439-6000 www.harriscountyhealth.com HCHD Health Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-6856 Kroger Pharmacies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 221-4141 www.kroger.com • See their ad in this publication for a pharmacy location Troubleshooters Mobile Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 873-8687 Medical Assistance (AARP) Pharmacy Services Benefits Check Up RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-2277 www.benefitscheckup.org Access public and private programs for prescription drug savings. Brazoria County Indigent Healthcare Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 756-1884 Medical and prescription assistance for qualifying persons. Brazosport Memorial Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 285-1430 Prescription Assistance, Mon–Wed-Fri, 9AM–1PM Harris County Hospital Gold Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-6509 Financial Assistance Pardee Cancer Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-1426 Assistance with Cancer Medications Pharmacy Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 435-3377 Manufacturer sponsored prescription drug assistance programs. Planned Parenthood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 712-5000 www.plannedparenthood.org Discounted/free mammograms

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MEAL ASSISTANCE – Continued The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 West Columbia Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 345-5955 Wharton County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 532-6430 YWCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-9922

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services MEDICATIONS & MEDICAL RESOURCES – Continued Second Mile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 $25 fee to see a doctor. Open to the public: M,W,TH. Call for appointments. UTMB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 772-1011 Medical Services and Support Medication Delivery Service Citicouriers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 521-4488 Medication Management Program Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Eligible seniors living in Harris County can receive visits (800) 213-8417 in their homes to have their medications reviewed and also receive a fire/waterproof locked box in which to store their medications information. Medication Side Effects FDA CDER Drug Information Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 463-6332 www.fda.gov/drugs/default.htm Internet Drug Index Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxlist.com Pharmaceutical Companies With Patient Assistance Programs Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 363-1024 Alcon Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-8103 www.alconlabs.com Allergan Prescription Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 553-6783 Amgen, Inc (Safety Net Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 272-9376 Aventis Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 632-8607 Axcan Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 292-2679 Baxter Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 548-4448 Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 842-2937 Biogen IDEC (MS Active Source & Krohn’s Disease services). . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-2255 Biogen IDEC (Zevalin Results). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 386-9997 Biovail Patient Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7325 Boehringer Ingelheim Cares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 556-8317 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 736-0003 www.bmspaf.org Centocor, Inc (Remicade Assist). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 489-5957 Daiichi Sankyo Pharma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7327 Dermik Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7326 Dura-Med Pharmaceuticals (Cenestin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 425-3122 Eisai, Incand Pfizer, Inc (Aricept Assistance Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 226-2072 Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 851-0758 Galderma Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 730-5074 Genentech, Inc — Access to Care Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 530-3083 Glaxo/SmithKline Bridges to Access Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 728-4368 Glaxo/SmithKline Commitment to Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 265-6491 Graceway Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 328-0255

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HUMIRA Medicare Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 448-6472 Ligand Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 654-4263 Merck Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 727-5400 www.merck.com Merck/Schering Plough Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 347-7503 National Organization for Rare Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 999-6673 www.rarediseases.org Novartis Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 277-2254 www.pharma.us.novartis.com Pfizer, Inc (Connection to Care). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 707-8990 Pharmion Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 742-7646 Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 830-9049 Purdue Pharma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 726-7535 www.purduepharma.com RapAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 472-7268 Roche Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 285-4484 Patient Assistance Program • www.rocheusa.com Schering-Plough Corp (Commitment to Care Program). . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-7157 Serono Laboratories, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 447-3243 Solvay Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 256-8918 Takeda Pharmaceutical North America, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 830-9159 www.tpna.com Upsher-Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 654-2299 Venofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 282-7712 Vistakon Patient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 815-6874 Watson Pharmaceutical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 964-4766 Wyeth Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 568-9938 Web Sites for Medication Information or Services iPing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.iping.com A wakeup & medications reminder service Needy Meds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.needymeds.org Partnership for Prescription Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 477-2669 www.pparx.org Pharmaceutical Medication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.druginfonet.com Pharmaceutical Medication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.benefitscheckup.org Rx Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxassist.org Rx Hope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxhope.com Rx Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxoutreach.com MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE Brazoria Lions Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-1047 Medical equipment to loan • www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brazoriatx Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 www.projectmend.org • low-income eligibility

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services 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) SENIOR ADVOCACY Nursing Home Ombudsman Advocates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 500-9931 University of Texas Health Sciences Center on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 296-2606 www.son.uth.tmc.edu/coa/default.htm • Long-term care ombudsman program

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SENIOR FRAUD Attorney General of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml (713) 223-5886 Senior Protection Programs BBB Education Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 341-6141 www.bbb.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-9500 Silver Sleuths are volunteers over the age of 55 working in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau to combat schemes targeting older adults. Sleuths are trained to monitor and identify fraudulent schemes and scams in their neighborhoods and report them to the Better Business Bureau for review. Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 447-8477 Texas State Securities Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 305-8300 www.ssb.state.tx.us • www.TexasInvestorEd.org (investor education) (888) 663-0009 Provides free and confidential background checks on registered investment advisors and brokers. TSSB is the regulatory and enforcement agency for the investment securities market in Texas. also provides investor education and awareness. SENIOR REFERRALS These organizations will assist in helping find services. Actions Inc. of Brazoria County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-6132 Alliance for Multicultural Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 776-4700 American Red Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 American Society on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 537-9728 Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 Chambers County Senior Citizens Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 267-3559 Chinese Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 271-6100 Coalition for the Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 739-7514 Colorado Valley Transit Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 732-6281 Colorado County Columbus Crime Victim Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 755-5625 Crisis Hotline (Spanish). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8088 Crisis Intervention of Houston (Hotline). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-5463

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

Meals: Nourishing meals with socializing in senior centers and delivered to eligible homebound seniors.

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services SENIOR REFERRALS – Continued DAYA, Inc (South Asian Community). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 981-7645 Elder Care Locator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.gov Epilepsy Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 332-1000 www.epilepsyfoundation.org Federal Information Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 688-9889 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much more. . . . . . . (281) 633-7049 Fort Bend and Waller County • www.fortbendseniors.org 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 (800) 213-8471 Helping One Another, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 885-4188 Austin County Hospice Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.nhpco.org Houston Area Women’s Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-2121 www.hawc.org Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 www.h-gac.com 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 Galveston County 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 355-7701 www.SLEHC.org Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Southwest Area Wharton County Jr. College Senior Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 532-6430 Wharton County STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES Attorney General of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml • Senior Protection Programs Attorney General of Texas – Houston Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-5886 Food & Drug Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 463-6332 www.fda.gov Reports safety warnings and recalls for products regulated by the FDA.

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FOR LIFE. Don Sanders Adoption Center.

No Kill. For all breeds and ages. Adoption fees are waived for individuals over 65 years old.

www.nokill1.org

107 East 22nd Street, Houston, Texas

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES – Continued Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 633-4227 www.medicare.gov Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 447-8477 National Active and Retired Federal Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 438-2272 www.narfehouston.org National Alliance for Caregiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 718-8444 www.caregiving.org National DO NOT CALL Registry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 382-1222 www.ftc.gov • www.donotcall.gov National Institute on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 496-1752 www.nia.nih.gov National Senior Citizens Law Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 289-6976 www.nsclc.org Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 www.dfps.state.tx.us/adult_protection • Report Elder Abuse Texas Commission for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 944-9924 www.dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired (800) 628-5115 Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-9240 www.dads.state.tx.us • Find and compare Texas Living Facilities; file complaints 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 Commission (DADS, DARS, DFPS, SHS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 500-4266 www.hhsc.state.tx.us • Blind; rehab; disability; hearing services Texas Information and Referral Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 www.helpintexas.com Information and referral specialists direct callers to Texas community resources. Texas Poison Center Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-1222 www.poisoncontrol.org SUPPORT GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS AARP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 687-2277 www.aarp.org Al-Anon Family Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 683-7227 Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 686-6300 www.aahouston.org ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 942-2572 www.alsa.org Alzheimer’s Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 314-1313 www.alz.org • Texas Chapter: www.alz.org/texas (800) 272-3900 American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 266-2877 www.cancer.org

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American Contract Bridge League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 467-1623 www.acbl.org American Diabetes Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 977-7706 www.diabetes.org American Lung Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 629-5864 www.texaslung.org American Geriatrics Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 308-1414 www.americangeriatrics.org Arthritis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 442-6653 www.arthritis.org American Heart Association – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 610-5000 www.americanheart.org CanCare (individual cancer support). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 461-0028 www.CanCure.org Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 572-2232 Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 600-1131 www.dbsahouston.org Diabetes Support Group Memorial Hermann Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3000 Diabetes Support Group OakBend Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-2805 Epilepsy Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 789-6295 www.elipepsyfoundation.org Fibromyalgia Association of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 664-0180 Foster Grandparents Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 344-4257 Houston Area Parkinson Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 626-7114 www.hapsonline.org Houston Aphasia Recovery Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 781-7100 www.harctx.org Hospice Grief/Bereavement Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 677-7155 InnerWisdom Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 592-9292 Kidney Failure Support/Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 952-5499 Lifeline – Support/Social Group for Widows and Widowers. . . . . . . (281) 497-2663 Monthly meeting and regular weekend activities L.I.F.T. – Social Support Group for Widows/Widowers – Dignity Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 862-9622 Lupus Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0126 MDA ALS – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-3941 Memorial Hermann Stroke Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 222-2273 www.memorialhermann.org/locations/katy/ Mental Health Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 523-8963 www.mhahouston.org MS Lifeline/MS Disease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 447-3243 www.mslifelines.com Multiple Sclerosis Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8967 www.nationalmssociety.org (800) 344-4867 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – (NAMI) Houston Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 970-4419

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SUPPORT GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS – Continued National Family Caregiver Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 772-5050 www.caregiveraction.org National Federation for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 659-9314 www.nfb.org National Hispanic Council on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 347-9733 www.nhcoa.org National Organization for Rare Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 999-6673 Neuromuscular Diseases (all types). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-3941 English and Spanish Osteoporosis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 223-9994 Parkinson’s Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 626-7114 www.hapsonline.org Post-Polio Survivors Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 690-0695 Recovery, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 466-3387 emotional coping, self help Samaritan Bereavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 589-8729 www.thesamaritanministry.org San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Ostomy Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8671 Cancer Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8557 Diabetes Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8525 Stroke Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 428-3034 Grief Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8811 Sickle Cell Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 640-5990 Survivors of Suicide – Crisis Intervention Info Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9864 The Mended Hearts, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 355-4160 Support Group for Heart Patients and Families The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org United Cerebral Palsy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 838-9050 www.eastersealshouston.org United Ostomy Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 826-0826 www.uoahouston.org West Houston Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 558-3444 TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer Counselors Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 227-7669 www.aarp.org/taxaide Houston Asset Building Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-1864 Tax preparation for the elderly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-4357 www.neighborhood-centers.org • During tax season: (Jan.1 - Apr. 15) The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org

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Angel Flight South Central has been providing free air transportation for more than twenty years for people in need of medical treatment not available to them locally. Our pilots have taken to the skies more than 30,000 times on behalf of people in need and have contributed more than $30 million of their own dollars through the operating costs of their aircraft. Our vision is that no one in our service area is denied medical treatment simply because of distance.

To volunteer, donate or for more information, please visit us at www.angelflightsc.org

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TRANSPORTATION General Transportation Acute Care EMS, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 272-6842 (800) 649-7149 American Red Cross – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 www.houstonredcross.org AMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 746-1129 or (877) 244-4890 www.amr.net • Transport Services; Bed-ridden clients with doctor’s orders Brazos Transit Scheduling Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 272-0039 Curb-to curb service throughout Montgomery County Appts. taken up to 4 pm, previous day & up to 7 days in advance www.btd.org Christian Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 345-5955 West Columbia residents only; transport services; telephone reassurance Colorado and Wharton Counties – WCJC Senior Program. . . . . . . . (800) 561-9252 Ambulatory only ext. 6430 Colorado Valley Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 548-1068 Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Galveston, Waller, and Wharton Counties Connect Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 266-2320 Transport Services: M–W–F – UTMB in Galveston; T – Th – Medical Center in Houston. Call for fare prices. Fort Bend County Public Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 633-7433 Gulf Coast Community. Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4745 Cost: $7.40/income limits: $1,020.84 indiv./ $1,375.00 couple HCCTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 368-7433 Harris County residents, elderly/disabled, wheelchair accessible, Low fee/vouchers;Medical and General Transportation HERO-Helping Elderly Residents Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3996 Medical and General Transportation, Mon–Wed 9–4, Thur 9–12 Interfaith Caring Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 927-8129 Santa Fe and Hitchcock Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Loving Kindness, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 358-6393 Humble, Kingwood, Atascosita; ambulatory only Medtrans America (Fees apply). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 721-0226 Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 635-4000 www.ridemetro.org TTY (713) 739-3893 Offers fare discounts on fixed route bus service to seniors, the disabled, and Medicare cardholders. $1.50; over age 70 – free METROLift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 225-0119 provides pre-scheduled, shared ride, curb-to-curb (713) 225-6716 transportation by van or sedan for persons with disabilities. METROLift Subsidy Program – MSP – Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-0303 (Subsidized Taxi) is for METROLift patrons who need last-minute transportation by taxicab. Precinct2gether, Inc. Voucher Transportation Program (62+ clients/Harris County Precinct 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 326-6013

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Body language can tell you all sorts of things. Like someone is having a stroke.

SPEECH DIFFICULTY

FACE DROOPING

ARM WEAKNESS

strokeassociation.org

TIME TO CALL 911

Know the sudden signs.

Spot a stroke F.A.S.T.

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services TRANSPORTATION – Continued Montgomery County – Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 For elderly and disabled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 35 Senior Wheels (55+ only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 885-4678 Southwest – VICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Ambulatory/SW only; parking and toll fees charged The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org West University Seniors Services/Recreational Center. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 662-5895 Seniors and disabled; fee involved, non-residents add 50 cents Medical Transport Acres Homes area – Texas Community Transitional Center. . . . . . . (832) 298-9840 Medical transportation American Red Cross – Greater Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 www.houstonredcross.org • Houston medical transportation American Red Cross – Baytown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-1300 Medical transportation Cancer Patients – American Cancer Society Road to Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 266-2877 Cancer Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 227-1618 Volunteers transport patients to treatment; volunteers needed Medical Transportation Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-1985 www.ss.hctx.net (713) 578-2215 Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The service is only for clients who reside outside of the cities of Houston, Baytown, or Pasadena. To be eligible, you must have a low to moderate income and be a resident of Harris County, and either elderly, or disabled, or an ESRD patient. HERO – Helping Elderly Residents Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3996 Medical and General Transportation League City and Clear Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 282-6039 Medical Transportation Medicaid Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 633-8747 Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties for medical appts. between 6 a.m.-7 p.m., call 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, to schedule pick-up Medicaid Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 633-8747 Transport Services Pasadena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 943-7000 Medical Transportation UTMB Cancer Patients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 945-0820 Transport Services Harris County Commissioners’ Group Transportation Each precinct has its own group policies for transportation use; call Commissioners’ Precinct Senior Adult Programs: Precinct 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 733-3717 Precinct 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 452-6071 Precinct 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 492-3680 Precinct 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 893-3726

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Errand Services EAC Faithful Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Provides food and clothing to low-income families/individuals in Harris County Gulf Coast Com. Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4745 Transportation to/from grocery store-nonprofit cost $7.40/income limits: $1,020.84 indiv./$1,375.00 couple SAFE Program-Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 874-6699 65+ clients, living inside 610 LoopSenior Wheels (NAM) (281) 885-4678 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Long-Distance Medical Transportation Angel Flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 247-5433 Must be ambulatory; 1000 mile limit; non-emergency; Non-profit/Free Lifeguard Aeromed Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 248-5433 For-Profit • www.lgaeromed.com Taxis Bay Area Taxi companies: Baytown Senior Taxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-7158 Provides financial assistance to seniors; must qualify. Houston Area Taxi companies: Fiesta – Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 225-2666 Liberty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 695-6700 United. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 699-0000 Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 236-1111 Houston ordinance cites 60+ should receive a 10 percent discount on all rides. Fort Bend Area Taxi companies: Crown Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 981-6626 Fort Bend Taxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 208-2222 SLL Transportation (Sugar Land) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 242-5466 Brazoria Area Taxi companies: Brazosport Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-4444 Only taxi cab service in the Southern Brazoria County area. Open 24/7, 10% discount. UTILITY ASSISTANCE AT&T/SBC Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 464-7928 www.sbc.com Physically handicapped or legally blind may qualify to be exempt from local Directory assistance charges Brazoria County Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 864-1427 Utilities Assistance 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. 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

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SRG LISTINGS Non-Profits/Senior Services UTILITY ASSISTANCE – Continued 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 207-7777 www.reliant.com Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-5420 Utilities Assistance (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 Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – noon 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. VETERANS SERVICES Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 522-4000 Houston Vet Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 682-2288 Readjustment counseling services M–F: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Montgomery County Veterans Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-7842 ns3.co.montgomery.tx.us/veteran/index.shtml Texas State Veterans Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (254) 791-8280 www.glo.texas.gov/vlb/veterans-benefits/veterans-homes/index.html (800) 252-8387 Housing for elderly veterans Texas Veterans Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 528-5760 www.texasveteranscoalition.com Veterans Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 791-1414 www.houston.med.va.gov Veterans Administration Community Based Outreach Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 310-5001 Galveston and Texas City Veterans Services – Fort Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-4550 VISION Eyeglasses The Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 798-5545

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WEBSITES Area Code Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.whitepages.com/maps Ask Noah About: Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/aging Carepathways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.carepathways.com Elder Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.elderweb.com ElderCare Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ec-online.net Families USA – updates on national health care policy . . . . . . www.familiesusa.org FTC’s Identity Theft Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft Gulf Coast Blood Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.giveblood.org Independent Living Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.independentliving.com Internet Senior Success. . . . . . . . . . www.internetseniorsuccess.com/seniorsites.htm Live Well, Live Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.asaging.org/cdc/HealthWord.cfm MayoClinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mayoclinic.com Medscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.medscape.com National Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ncoa.org National Library of Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nlm.nih.gov/nlmhome.html Reaserch your family tree. . . . . . . . . . . . www.learnwebskills.com/family/intro.html Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.recipegoldmine.com SeniorNet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.seniornet.org Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ssa.gov Talking Book Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.texastalkingbooks.org Third Age.Com – 701 Special Sites for Third Agers . . . . . . . . . . . www.thirdage.com U Compare Health Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ucomparehealthcare.com UTMB Stark Diabeties Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stark-diabetes.org/default.htm World Health Net Longevity, Life Expectancy, and Anti-Aging Meds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.worldhealth.net Write a Senior Citizen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.writeseniors.com

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Vision Resources DARS – Division for Blind Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 948-7960 www.dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 628-5115 Department of Assistive and Rehab Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 628-5115 EyeCare America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-3937 www.eyecareamerica.org Robert Cizik Eye Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 559-5200 www.cizikeye.org | Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scale Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9561 www.houstonlighthouse.org • Information and Referral Opthamalogist Referrals (+65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-3937 The Center for Visual Rehabilitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 559-5269 http://cizikeye.org/low_vision.htm | A not-for-profit, fee for service low vision clinic. University of Houston Optometry Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2020 Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scale

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ADVERTISERS INDEX 1st Choice Hospice................................... (936) 295-7100.................... 2, 143 A Senior Moment Massage......................... (281) 852-3596.......................... 47 Altus Hospice........................................... (281) 583-5455........................ 136 Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center........ (281) 361-7557.......................... 89 Assisted Living Cottages Unlimited Care......... (713) 419-2609........................ 103 Assisting Hands Home Care of Cypress......... (281) 407-5650.......................... 70 Autumn Grove Cottage............................... (281) 220-0882........................ 107 Autumn Leaves.......................................... See Ad for Numbers........... 105, 107 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas................... (866) 204-1090.......................... 41 BrightStar Care......................................... (281) 367-7827............................ 3 C&D Healthcare Services........................... (281) 794-8095.......................... 68 Cantex Continuing Care Network................ See Ad for Numbers............ 124-125 Carnes Funeral Home................................ See Ad for Numbers................... 142 CarePartners Together................................ (713) 263-7277.......................... 70 Carriage Inn............................................. See Ad for Numbers............... 92, 95 Conservatory Senior Living........................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 94 Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center............... (281) 949-3987.......................... 52 Dentures & Dental Services........................ See Ad for Numbers................. 1, 50 EcoPharmacy............................................ (281) 955-7500.......................... 40 FiveStar Senior Living â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Forum................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 88 Hayes & Wilson Law Firm........................... (713) 880-3799.......................... 36 HealthSouth Rehab Cypress........................ (832) 280-2500.......................... 54 HealthSouth Rehab The Woodlands.............. (281) 364-2006.......................... 53 Home Health Resources.............................. (281) 398-3444.......................... 66 Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital...... (281) 737-2500.......................... 57 Kindred Hospitals...................................... (713) 691-6556..................... 60-61 Kroger Pharmacy..................................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 42 Magnolia Heights..................................... (281) 942-0105........................ 102 Mariposa Apartment Homes........................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 90 Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Co. ..... (713) 338-5252.......................... 43

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Nexion Health.......................................... See Ad for Numbers................... 128 Nexus Specialty Hospital............................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 59 Oak Haven Apartment Homes..................... (281) 363-4941.......................... 95 Paramount................................................ See Ad for Numbers............ 126-127 Post-Health Home Care.............................. (281) 570-5028.......................... 70 Regency in the Forest................................. (855) 252-8536.......................... 91 Regent Care Center................................... See Ad for Numbers................... 132 Reliant Rehab Hospital............................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 56 Sava Senior Care..................................... See Ad for Numbers................... 129 Schmidt Memorials.................................... (936) 760-2805........................ 143 Senior Resource Guide.............................. (281) 277-2333.......................... 11 Silverado Hospice..................................... (866) 522-8125........................ 142 Silverado Memory Care............................. (866) 522-8125........................ 104 Sparrow Adult Living.................................. (713) 697-4600........................ 103 StoneGate Senior Living.............................. See Ad for Numbers................... 132 Synergy HomeCare................................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 68 TexasPlus HMO........................................ (866) 556-4607.......................... 44 Texas Home Health.................................... (713) 880-0683.......................... 69 Texas Oncology........................................ (888) 864-4226.......................... 55 The Village at The Woodlands Waterway...... (281) 292-4600.......................... 93 The Village of Meyerland............................ (713) 665-4141.......................... 93 The Woodlands Healthcare Center............... (281) 363-3535........................ 131 Thrivent Financial....................................... (281) 807-2616.......................... 34 U.S. Memory Care Vintage........................ (832) 301-8188........................ 106 Village on the Park..................................... See Ad for Numbers............... 92, 95 Visiting Angels.......................................... (281) 356-2827.......................... 67 Walgreens............................................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 46 Windsor Houston...................................... (713) 681-0431........................ 130 Wendy Cline Properties.............................. (281) 213-6271.......................... 27 Wright Abshire Attorneys............................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 35 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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