Senior Resource Guide San Antonio (Spring/Summer 2020)

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Volunteering Volunteering can be a very rewarding use of your time. Consider these questions before choosing a volunteer opportunity. • What are my skills and my personal priorities? • How much time do I have to volunteer? • How do I want to use my talents? Organizations Looking for Volunteers (not a comprehensive list) Animal Defense League of Texas Kennel care support, hospital, adoption center and thrift store are areas in which volunteers can help. 210–655–1481 adltexas.org

San Antonio Botanical Garden Volunteer as a guide or educator, assist as a membership ambassador or help with events, gardens and more. 210–536–1415 sabot.org

McNay Art Museum Volunteers can be greeters to welcome and inform visitors. 210–824–5368 mcnayart.org

San Antonio Food Bank Volunteer opportunities are plenty, such as sorting or helping in the community kitchen, the urban farm or the Mobile Apple Corps and more. 210–431–8388 safoodbank.org

Northeast Senior Assistance Volunteers run errands, drive elderly clients to appointments or take care of minor household chores. 210–967–6372 neseniorassistance.org

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Volunteer positions may include conducting wildlife and plant surveys, leading guided tours, Ombudsman – San Antonio performing clerical duties or If you have a passion for helping maintaining park facilities. others, a caring spirit and a willingness 210–932–1001 to learn, consider becoming an nps.gov/saan Ombudsman. You could help improve the quality of life and care for residents San Antonio Pets Alive! Volunteers can help at the adoption in a facility near you. 866–231–4922 centers, medical clinic, administrative aacog.com/86/Ombudsman office and do a wide range of duties. 210–370–7612 sanantoniopetsalive.org 104

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Transportation Services

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pages 126-128

Over 65 Driving

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pages 124-125

Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

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pages 122-123

Aging & Disabilities Resource Center

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pages 120-121

Understanding Medicare: Parts, Plans and Meeting Your Needs

3min
pages 118-119

Volunteering

1min
pages 106-107

Legal & Financial Assistance

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pages 116-117

Hospices

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pages 102-105

Final Planning Resources

5min
pages 96-101

Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities

5min
pages 90-95

Ombudsmen Are Here to Help

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page 89

20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

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page 88

Memory Care Communities

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20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

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Inside Front Cover

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Assisted Living Communities

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pages 78-83

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

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Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living

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Independent & Retirement Communities

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pages 70-73

Home & Housing Assistance

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pages 66-69

Diabetes Checklist

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pages 56-59

Medical Centers & Clinics

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pages 54-55

Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

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page 53

20 Questions to Ask – Hospital Discharge

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page 52

What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

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Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

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Vision Services

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Hearing & Deaf Services

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House Call/Telemedicine Providers

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Medication & Medical Services

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pages 36-41

Medical Equipment Assistance

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Need Long-Term Care?

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Support Groups

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Adult Day Centers

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pages 26-27

Long-Distance Caregiving Checklist

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Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide

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pages 11-13

Navigating Family Conflicts While Caring for Aging Parents

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page 19

Help for Caregivers

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pages 20-25

What Level of Care is Right for You?

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