Senior Resource Guide San Antonio (Spring/Summer 2020)

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Vision

Vision Services American Glaucoma Society Find ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma. 415–561–8587 americanglaucomasociety.net Council of Citizens with Low Vision International 800–733–2258 Glaucoma Research Foundation 800–826–6693 glaucoma.org National Association for Visually Handicapped 212–889–3141 navh.org

In–Focus Vision Stations 866–398–7525 infocusonline.org Mission Cataract USA 555–797–1629 missioncataractUSA.org National Eye Care Project 800–222–3937 Ophthalmologists Referrals (65+) 800–222–3937 VISION USA 800–766–4466 aoa.org/visionusa.xml LOW VISION PRODUCTS

National Eye Institute (NEI) 301–496–5248 nei.nih.gov

Enhanced Vision 888–811–3161 enhancedvision.com

The Glaucoma Foundation 212–285–0080 glaucomafoundation.org

DONATIONS – EYEGLASSES

FREE, LOW FEE OR SLIDING SCALE Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST) Program Department of Texas Health and Human Services. 800–628–5115 hhs.texas.gov EyeCare America 877–887–6327 eyecareamerica.org I Care San Antonio 210–220–2370 icare-sa.org

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San Antonio Founder Lions Club Provides prescription eyeglasses to adults based upon financial need and funds available. 210–225–1164 ORGANIZATION DATABASES – LOW VISION SERVICES, STATE OR LOCAL AREA: American Association of the Deaf–Blind 301–495–4403 aadb.org

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Transportation Services

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Over 65 Driving

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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

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pages 118-119

Volunteering

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pages 106-107

Legal & Financial Assistance

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pages 116-117

Hospices

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pages 102-105

Final Planning Resources

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pages 96-101

Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities

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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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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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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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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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Long-Distance Caregiving Checklist

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Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide

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Navigating Family Conflicts While Caring for Aging Parents

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Help for Caregivers

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What Level of Care is Right for You?

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