Senior Resource Guide Southeast Houston (Summer/Fall 2019)

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Summer/Fall 2019

Our 96th Edition!

Your Ultimate Source for

Active Aging Adults SUPPORT

FOR CAREGIVERS AND VETERANS

LIVING WELL RECIPES, TIPS + MORE

Greater Houston Southeast Edition

When You Need Us

Most

Independence + Dignity + Well-Being Optimum Personal Care is where your loved one can ease into a transitional stage of life.

We’re proud to be the exception among assisted living communities where our residents receive a higher level of care. And our families love us for it.

Specializing in caring for those needing personal and palliative care.

We’re only a phone call away.

281.565.4144 optimumpersonalcare.com Locations in Sugar Land & Missouri City Pearland/Manvel location opening Summer 2020

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

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

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

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Award-Winning Home Care Agency Services Provided: • Hospital Sitters • Companion Care • Homemaking • Personal Care • Private Duty Nursing NO HOURLY MINIMUMS Specializing in: • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care • Fall Prevention • Reducing the Risks of Re-hospitalizations Call NOW for a FREE Consultation 281-302-4138 | Fax: 281-302-4138 www.friendlyfaces.com

Corporate Office 1980 Post Oak Blvd #1500 Houston, TX 77056

Serving Houston & Surrounding Areas!

Are you a Veteran or Surviving Spouse?

You may be eligible for reimbursement up to 15-30 hours a week of home care costs!

Transportation

Discount

Hospital to Home

Voucher Includes: • • • • •

4 hours of care Safe Transport Home Medication Pickup Grocery Shopping Light Housekeeping

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*within a 5 mile radius add’l miles $.54 a mile

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Color Coded Sections DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE

adult day care centers, nursing services, home health services, non-medical services, support groups

TREATMENT & PREVENTION

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

HOUSING

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

FINAL PLANNING

hospice, funeral services, monuments, cremation services

RELAX & RESTORE

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

LEGAL & FINANCIAL

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

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How to use the Senior Resource Guide

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

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

Go directly to the Section or Page Number

Special Features Informative Articles

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

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

DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE 13 A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. . . 12, 118, Back Cover What Level of Care is Right for You? . . . . . . . . 14 Friendly Faces Senior Care . . . . . . . . 3, 15, 32A Home Care vs. Home Health Care. . . . . . . . . 16 Need Long–Term Care?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Long–Distance Caregiving Checklist. . . . . . . . . 20 Help for Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-25 Adult Day Care Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Is it Time to Intervene?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Diabetes Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

TREATMENT & PREVENTION 37 National Association of Social Workers. . . . . . . 1 Medical Equipment Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Medication & Medical Services . . . . . . . . . 44-46 Hearing 48 Hearing & Deaf Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Vision 52 Vision Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53 Dental 54 Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55

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

Doctors 58 House Call Physicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc. . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mental Health 60 What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Medical Centers & Rehabilitation 62 Medical Centers & Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Choosing the Right Location for Rehab. . . . . . . 65 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals. . 66-67 20 Questions to Ask – Hospital Discharge . . . . 68 20 Questions to Ask provides a quick list of important things to ask when searching for senior housing. Find them on pages 68, 96 and 110.

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Types of Residential Care for Seniors. . . . . . 72-73 Products & Services 74 Creating a Butterfly Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Home & Housing Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . 80-82 Making a Move with a SRES. . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Continuing Care 84 Continuing Care Retirement Communities . . . . . 84

Independent & Retirement 86 Independent & Retirement Communities. . . . . 86-87 Knowing Your Spouse In Retirement. . . . . . . . . 93 Assisted Living 96 20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living. . . . . . . . 96 Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living . . . . . 98 What is Palliative Care? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Optimum Personal Care. . . . . Inside Front Cover, 101 Assisted Living Communities. . . . . . . . . . 102-104 Memory Care 106 Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication. . 106 Memory Care Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Skilled Nursing/Rehab 110 Rely on Your Five Senses When Looking at Skilled Nursing Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Pillar Stone Healthcare Company, LLC. . . 32B, 111 Ombudsmen are Here to Help. . . . . . . . . . . 112 Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities . . . . . . . . 114-116

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication are on page 106.

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FINAL PLANNING 119 Final Planning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 120-123 Understanding Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Hospices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128-129

RELAX & RESTORE 131 Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134-135

LEGAL & FINANCIAL 141 5 Must–Have Legal Documents. . . . . . . . . . . 144 Legal & Financial Assistance. . . . . . . . . . 146-147 Aging & Disabilities Resource Center. . . . . . . 149 Understanding Medicare: Parts, Plans and Meeting Your Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

TRANSPORTATION 153 Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate. . 152 Transportation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154-156 Over 65 Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158-159

SPECIAL FEATURES Page for Taking Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 64, 117

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

See page 152.

Notes

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Where We Cover North Edition Bryan College Station

Navasota

Brenham Hempstead

Waller

Bellville

Sealy Columbus

Southwest Edition

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If you need copies of the Senior Resource Guide for your organization, business, church or event, contact us to receive them FREE of charge.

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From the Publisher

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

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

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

Here’s to your quest!

CONT R I B UT OR S Mark Carlson M.D., Mayo Clinic, Sharon Wagner, Pillar Stone Healthcare Co, Optimum Personal Care, The American Elder Care Research Organization, Texas Health and Human Services ART DIRECTION/GRAPHIC PRODUCTION Tom Kircher S ALE S Alex Dean – Director of Business Development RJ Gibbs – Senior Account Manager Robert Burns – Account Manager Steve Buchanan – Account Manager M AR KE T I NG Jennifer Dean Stavert – Director of Marketing Winona Vo – Senior Marketing Executive DI S T R I B UT I ON Brian Stavert – Manager Myles Moore – Senior Distribution Executive CH I E F E XE CUT I V E OF F I CE R Terry Dean P R E S I DE NT Karyn Dean Senior Resource Guide is published semi-annually for three Texas markets—greater Houston, Austin & San Antonio—by: SRG Services, Inc. 77 Sugar Creek Center Boulevard, Suite 600 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 281–277–2333 SRGserv.com

kdean@SRGserv.com

Southeast Edition: Summer/Fall 2019 ©2019

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

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832-437-1983 | Fax 281-605-1307 www.AHugAway.com | info@AHugAway.com We service Houston and all surrounding areas • Visit Google for reviews!

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e r a e c c y l n i a a t d ssis a nursing services • non-medical services support groups • adult day care centers home health services

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some may provide special security measures.

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

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

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

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DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE

Award-Winning Home Care Agency Services Provided: • Hospital Sitters • Companion Care • Homemaking • Personal Care • Private Duty Nursing NO HOURLY MINIMUMS Specializing in: • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care • Fall Prevention • Reducing the Risks of Re-hospitalizations Call NOW for a FREE Consultation 281-302-4138 | Fax: 281-302-4138 www.friendlyfaces.com

Corporate Office 1980 Post Oak Blvd #1500 Houston, TX 77056

Serving Houston & Surrounding Areas!

Are you a Veteran or Surviving Spouse?

You may be eligible for reimbursement up to 15-30 hours a week of home care costs!

Transportation

Discount

Hospital to Home

Voucher Includes: • • • • •

4 hours of care Safe Transport Home Medication Pickup Grocery Shopping Light Housekeeping

$80

*within a 5 mile radius add’l miles $.54 a mile

Mention This Ad!

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

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

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

What is home health care?

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

What is home care?

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

Will my insurance cover the costs?

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

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WE DON’T JUST DO ROUTINE HOME CARE, WE DO DEMENTIA CARE!

WE ARE COMMITTED to providing individualized solutions to home care needs for those with a dementiarelated diagnosis. Our goal, founded on evidence-based research, is to create a sense of wellbeing within familiar surroundings while keeping routines consistent.

Serving, caring and understanding the needs of individuals with dementia.

Call us for a free in-home assessment.

281-306-6615

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FAMILY TREE IN-HOME CARE Houston • The Woodlands • Clear Lake • Katy • Sugar Land Phone: (713) 333-9991 • familytreeinhomecare.com Better Care. Better Health. Every Day. Family Tree is a premier provider of private caregiving, private nursing, and care management (geriatric consulting) services. Every family is provided with a dedicated care professional and supported 24/7 at no additional cost with supervisory visits from a private care concierge and clinical oversight from a registered nurse. Family Tree has a 5-star rating and is licensed, bonded & insured. An initial in-home consultation is free.

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Need Long-Term Care?

Courtesy

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Texas Health

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Human Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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in counties:

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

Meals: Provide nourishing meals with socializing in senior

DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE

Serving Aging Texans

centers and deliver to eligible homebound seniors.

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

In-Home Services: Help seniors maintain independence with

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

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

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

Information & Referrals: Link older Texans and disabled to

community resources.

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

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

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

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

• Assess driving ability.

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

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

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

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

• Do a safety evaluation of the home.

• Consider a personal emergency response system.

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

• Medication management • Meal preparation • Transportation • Declining mobility or health • Memory problems • Household deficiencies

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Day Activity and Health Services for Seniors

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Libbie’s Place Senior Day Program

Day Activity and facing memory loss, Serving seniors physical challenges & loneliness.

Health Services for Seniors

409-741-2538 5402 Avenue U • Galveston

www.libbiesplace.org 409-741-2538

5402 Ave. U • Galveston www.libbiesplace.org

Transportation available for Island and Mainland Participants 409-741-2538 Transportation available for Island & Mainland Participants 5402 Ave.byUTexas • Galveston Licensed Department of Health & Human Services Vendor #100536 Licensed

by Texas Dept. of Aging & Disability Services Vendor #100536 www.libbiesplace.org

ansportation available for Island & Mainland Participants

ensed by Texas Dept. of Aging & Disability Services Vendor #100536 VA Approved VA Approved

SECC Campaign Participant

SECC Campaign Participant

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Help for Caregivers Caregiver Resource Network 616–456–5664 caregiverresource.net

ANIMAL RESCUE/ PET ADOPTION Abandoned Animal Rescue 281–789–4142 | aartexas.org

Family Caregiver Alliance 800–445–8106 | caregiver.org

American Brittany Rescue 866–BRIT911 americanbrittanyrescue.org

Harris County Area Agency on Aging 832–393–4301 Emmy’s Hope Rescue | 281–622–6549 houstontx.gov/health/Aging emmyshoperescue.org HelpGuide.org | helpguide.org South Texas Animal Adoption Resource 281–392–0927 | staarnet.org

LeadingAge | 202–783–2242 leadingage.org

AARP | 888–687–2277 | aarp.org

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services | 855–937–2372 hhs.texas.gov

National Alliance for Caregiving CAREGIVER INFORMATION, 301–718–8444 | caregiving.org RESEARCH, EDUCATION, National Caregivers Library SERVICES AND ADVOCACY 804–327–1111 | caregiverslibrary.org AgingCare | AgingCare.com Alzheimer’s Association 800–272–3900 | alz.org/care American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging 202–662–8690 americanbar.org/groups/law_aging/ ARCH National Respite Network 703–256–2084 | archrespite.org

Today’s Caregiver | 800–829–2734 caregiver.com USA.gov | 844–872–4681 | usa.gov For Veterans VA’s Caregiver Support Line 855–260–3274

Veterans Free Live Chat and Legal Area Agency on Aging of the Houston- Hotline | 800–622–2520 - Option 2 Galveston Area United Way of Houston 713–627–3200 | h-gac.com 713–685–2300 | unitedwayhouston.org Assisted Living Research Institute CAREGIVER TRAINING 800–622–3915 | assistedliving.org Care Connection Aging and Disability Resource Center | 855–937–2372 careconnection.org

Alzheimer’s Association 800–272–3900 | alz.org

Area Agency on Aging of the HoustonGalveston Area | 713–627–3200 Caregiver Action Network 202–454–3970 | caregiveraction.org h-gac.com

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Caregiverlist | 312–669–8821 caregiverlist.com Harris County Area Agency on Aging 832–393–4301 houstontx.gov/health/Aging Red Cross | redcross.org DISABILITIES SERVICES & INFORMATION Brazoria County Center for Independent Living V/TTY 979–849–7060 | hcil.cc Information on disability programs and services nationwide Disability.gov Fort Bend Center for Independent Living 281–980–2219 | hcil.cc Harris County Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Counseling 832–393–4301 | 800–213–8471 houstontx.gov/health/Aging/ Harris County Social Services 713–696–7900 csd.harriscountytx.gov

Report Elder Abuse | 800–252–5400 www.dfps.state.tx.us/contact_us/ report_abuse.asp Resource Crisis Center (RCC) 409–763–1441 | rccgc.org Texas Department of Family and Protective Services | 800–252–5400 Nursing Home Abuse Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 713–500–9931 | 800–296–2606

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Care Connection Aging and Disability Montgomery County Women’s Center Resource Center Abuse prevention – service providers & 855–937–2372 | careconnection.org care givers. | 281–292–0443

Nursing Home Abuse Guide 855–973–1052 nursinghomeabuseguide.com Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents | 512–719–4757 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services | 800–252–5400 The Friendship Center 936–756–5828 HELP LINES United Way | 2-1-1

For Veterans Houston Center for Independent Living Veterans Crisis Line | 800–273–8255 713–974–4621 | TTY 877–877–7082 veteranscrisisline.net hcil.cc MEAL ASSISTANCE Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Food Pantries Provides sidewalks, curb cuts, and To find the nearest Food Pantry traffic signal installation. statewide search for food assistance 832–394–0814 211 | 211texas.org houstontx.gov/disabilities Alvin Food Pantry | 281–824–8871 Pedestrian Accessibility Review Brazosport Cares | 979–239–1225 832–394–0814 brazosportcares.org ELDER ABUSE East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry If you suspect Elder Abuse, contact your local County Attorney’s Office.

24 Hour Crisis Hotline – Montgomery County 936–441–7273

281–261–1006 | humanneeds.org

Fair Haven United Methodist Church 713–468–3276 | chapelwood.org

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Help for Caregivers House of Help Hempstead 979–826–4445 | hohhempstead.org Houston Food Bank 713–223–3700 | houstonfoodbank.org MESA-Outreach, Inc. 281–599–8536 | mesa-outreach.org Montgomery County Food Bank 936–539–6686 | mcfoodbank.org Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands 281–232–4904 roserichhelpinghands.org St. Thomas Food Pantry – Most Holy Trinity | 979–849–9458 mhtangleton.org/food-pantry Meals on Wheels/Vouchers/ Meal Programs ActionS, Inc. of Brazoria County 979–849–6132

Baytown Meals on Wheels 281–427–2145 | baytownmow.org Chambers County Meals on Wheels 409–267–3559 ext. 3527 City of La Porte Senior Services 281–470–9897 | ci.la-porte.tx.us City of South Houston 713–947–7700 | southhoustontx.org

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Friendswood Friends Church Meals on Wheels | 281–482–7821 Fort Bend County Social Services 281–238–3502 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More Ft. Bend and Waller Counties 281–633–7049 | fortbendseniors.org Galveston County “Senior Lunch Program” | 409–643–5877 texas-city-tx.org

Grayson Community Center 713–455–3660

Bay Area Meals on Wheels 281–326–3336 bayareamealsonwheels.com

Community Family Center 713–923–2316 communityfamilycenters.org

Emergency Aid Coalition 713–528–3663 | eachouston.org

Gano Mission Center 713–227–1146 missioncenters.org/gano-mission-center

Alvin Meals on Wheels 281–585–6633

City Wide Club Food Program provides vouchers only 713–752–2582

Crisis Assistance Center – Montgomery County 936–539–9211 | cac-mctx.org

Gulf Coast Community Services Association | 713–393–4700 gccsa.org Harris County Area Agency on Aging 832–393–4301 houstontx.gov/health/Aging/ Julia C. Hester House, Inc. 713–274–1394 | juliachesterhouse.org Interfaith Caring Ministries 281–332–3881 | icmtx.org Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston 713–533–4900 | imgh.org Interfaith of The Woodlands 281–367–1230 woodlandsinterfaith.org J D Walker Community Center 281–426–3551 | hcp2.com

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Wharton County Meals on Wheels 979–532–6430

Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston 713–729–3200 | erjcchouston.org

YWCA Houston | 713–868–9922 ywcahouston.org

Joy Fellowship Center 713–921–0197 Lighthouse Christian Ministries 281–339–3033 | lighthousecm.org Maxwell Adult Center Deer Park 281–478–7276 | deerparktx.gov

SAFETY PROGRAMS RUOK – Alvin Police Department 281–388–4370 RUOK – Danbury residents only 979–922–1551 | 979–848–0219

RUOK – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department Fort Bend residents Meals on Wheels Montgomery County 281–341–4665 option 4 936–756–5828 | mowmc.org SENIOR ADVOCACY North Channel Assistance Ministries 346–226–2105 Nursing Home Advocates northchannelassistance.org 800–296–2606 N.A.M. Food for Seniors University of Texas Health Science Appointment Line on Aging | long–term care ombudsman 281–583–5600 program | 713–500–9931 nursing.uth.edu/coa/ombudsman Pearland Meals on Wheels 281–485–5081 For Veterans Ramsey/Flukinger Center 281–457–1810

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Helping a Hero | 888–786–9531 helpingahero.org Lone Survivor Foundation 936–755–6075 lonesurvivorfoundation.org South Texas Veterans Health Care System | Nurses answering health questions | 877–469–5300 TexVet | 512–341–4924 | texvet.org

U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) | 877–393–9058 wtc.army.mil Wounded Warriors Project (WWP) 832–536–3098 woundedwarriorproject.org

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Latino Learning Center Adult Day Program s 3522 Polk St 77003 713–223–1391 Love & Joy Rehab Adult Center s 11626 Cullen, Ste B 77047 713–733–6900

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Cullen Adult Day Care 4139 Kewanee St 77051 832–577–4984

Horizon Adult Day Services 7553 South Fwy 77021 713–741–4648

South Texas Adult Day Activity Center 6011 Telephone Rd 77087 713–645–4900

Odyssey TLC Adult Daycare II 501 South Gulf Fwy, Ste 109 77573 281–787–1429

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ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA/ MEMORY Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter 800–272–3900 | alz.org/texas Sheltering Arms Senior Services 713–685–6577 | bakerripley.org CANCER Houston Methodist 713–790–2700 houstonmethodist.org

Hope and Healing Center & Institute 713–871–1004 hopeandhealingcenter.org Mental Health America 713–523–8963 | mhahouston.org National Alliance on Mental Illness –NAMI 713–970–4419 | nami.org REHAB & RECOVERY

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Veteran’s Amputee Support Team (VAST) 713–794–7819 houston.va.gov/support_groups.asp VISION & HEARING IMPAIRED National Federation for the Blind 410–659–9314 | nfb.org

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Harris County Area Agency on Aging 832–393–4301 houstontx.gov/health/Aging Harris County Social Services Prescription Aid Program 713–696–7900 csd.hctx.net LowestMed lowestmed.com

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Medicare’s Pharmaceutical Assistance Program 800–633–4227 medicare.gov National Association of Counties 877–321–2651 nacorx.org National Prescription Savings Network npsncard.com Needy Meds 800–503–6897 needymeds.com

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800–769–3880 rxoutreach.com

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Texas Drug Card 800–726–4232 texasdrugcard.com The Assistance Fund 855–845–3663 tafcares.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul 713–741–8234 svdphouston.org

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These organizations provide a variety of low–cost, clinical and preventive health services.

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

Christ Clinic 281–391–0190 christclinickaty.org Fort Bend County Indigent Health Care 281–341–6624 fortbendcountytx.gov Harris County Public Health 713–439–6000 publichealth.harriscountytx.gov Ibn Sina Foundation 281–977–7462 ibnsinafoundation.org Interfaith Community Clinic 281–364–7889 interfaithcommunityclinic.org Continued

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Lone Star Family Health Center 936–539–4004 lonestarfamily.org

TOMAGWA Health Care Ministries 281–357–0747 tomagwa.org

Montgomery County’s Health Care Assistance Program 936–523–5101 mchd–tx.org

UTMB Health 409–772–6464 utmb.edu/financialcounseling

Second Mile – Pat McWaters Health Clinic 281–261–9199 secondmile.org

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Hear-Say American Academy of Audiology 713–665–8987 audiology.org Hearing Aid Hotline 800–521–5247 American Speech–Language– Hearing Association Hearing Loss Association of asha.org America 301–657–2248 Association of Late– hearingloss.org Deafened Adults alda.org Houston Public Library The eBook Center allows customers to Better Hearing Institute

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888–660–7448

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512–407–3250 TTY 512–407–3251 hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/ deaf-hard-hearing

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Vision

Vision Services American Glaucoma Society Searchable database of members – ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma.

Casa de Amigos Health Center 713–222–2272 harrishealth.org Christian Community Service Center

415–561–8587 americanglaucomasociety.net

Call for available dates and to verify eligibility.

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International 800–733–2258

713–871–9741 ccschouston.org

Glaucoma Research Foundation 800–826–6693 glaucoma.org

ECHOS 713–270–0369 echos–houston.org

National Association for Visually Handicapped 212–889–3141

EyeCare America 877–887–6327 eyecareamerica.org

National Eye Institute (NEI) 301–496–5248

Harris Health System 713–556–6509 harrishealth.org

navh.org

nei.nih.gov

The Glaucoma Foundation 212–285–0080

Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM) 281–446–3663 haamministries.org

FREE, LOW FEE OR SLIDING SCALE

In–Focus Vision Stations 866–398–7525 infocusonline.org

glaucomafoundation.org

Area Agency on Aging – Harris County

Legacy Community Health Center 713–830–3000 legacycommunityhealth.org

60+, eye exam and glasses.

832–393–4301 houstontx.gov

Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST) Program Department of Texas Health and Human Services

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Ministry Assistance of Near NW Alliance

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

713–682–7556

Mission Cataract USA 555–797–1629 missioncataractUSA.org SRGSERV.COM

Ophthalmologists Referrals (65+) 800–222–3937 Prevent Blindness Texas 713–526–2559 The Lighthouse of Houston 713–527–9561 houstonlighthouse.org VISION USA 800–766–4466 aoa.org/visionusa.xml LOW VISION PRODUCTS

ORGANIZATION DATABASES – LOW VISION SERVICES, STATE OR LOCAL AREA:

American Association of the Deaf–Blind 301–495–4403 aadb.org American Council of the Blind 800–424–8666 acb.org National Council of State Agencies for the Blind ncsab.org

Enhanced Vision 888–811–3161 enhancedvision.com/low–vision– products.html

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 202–707–5100 loc.gov/nls/

DONATIONS – EYEGLASSES

VisionAware visionaware.org

The Lions Eye Bank of Texas 713–798–5545 HOUSE CALL EYE PHYSICIANS

TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Vision

Mission Greenspoint 281–872–1422 missiongreenspoint.org

VisionServe Alliance 314–961–8235 visionservealliance.org

Home Eye Doc 281–841–2723 homeeyedoc.com Mobile Eye Institute 713–743–2659 opt.uh.edu

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Dental

Dental Services FREE SERVICES

ECHOS

Provided by the UT Dental Branch mobile van; simple procedures only; waiting list; call ahead.

713–270–0369 echos–houston.org

Harris County Area Agency on Aging

Second Mile – Fort Bend County 281–261–9199 LOW, FLAT FEE OR SLIDING SCALE

Ibn Sina Foundation Community Clinic

Service to all ethnic groups.

281–438–7462 ibnsinafoundation.org

Interfaith Community Clinic 281–364–7889 interfaithcommunityclinic.org

Access Health – Fort Bend 281–969–1838 Bering Dental Clinic (HIV positive only) 713–529–6071

Legacy Community Health Center 832–548–5000

Central Care CHC – Riverside 713–831–9654 x3315

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Payment plan can be arranged; Call for locations.

713–566–6509 | harrishealth.org Basic and emergency care; must be screened for eligibility; appointments are limited.

281–331–3288 | hope–clinic.org

832–393–4301 houstontx.gov/health/Aging

El Centro de Corazón – Eastwood Clinic 713–926–6229

Harris Health System

HOPE Clinic – Alvin

60+, includes dentures; one year waiting list; services based on availability.

Denver Harbor Community Health Center 713–674–3326

Good Neighbor Health Care Center 713–529–3597

Lone Star Community Health Center 936–523–5292 lonestarfamily.org Oral Health Program 512–776–7323 Pasadena Community Health Center 713–554–1091

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Shifa Clinic – Houston 281–561–5767 shifaclinichouston.org

School of Dentistry

Spring Branch Community Health Center 713–462–6545

Procedures by supervised students during school semesters only; emergency care and comprehensive care. See website for information about services and process to be seen.

713–486–4000 | db.uth.tmc.edu

School of Dentistry Mobile Dental Van Call for locations.

713–500–4000 x2 db.uth.tmc.edu

Stephen F. Austin Health Center – Brazoria 281–824–1480 MOBILE DENTISTS

Texas Mobile Dentists 866–988–4504 texasmobiledentists.com

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San Jose Clinic 713–228–9411 sanjoseclinic.org

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BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP Courtesy of Delta Dental

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

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves

13 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock

½ teaspoon salt

1 ¾ cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)

¾ cup half-and-half

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

1 ½ cups diced yellow onion 3 medium carrots

Servings

fresh parsley

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

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

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Doctors

House Call Physicians There are times when getting to the doctor’s office is prohibitive or not practical. For those times, consider a physician who makes oldfashioned “house calls.”

Geriatric Home Care Physicians 281–491–6767 ghcphouston.com Harris Health House Calls and Palliative Care Program Healthcare professionals go to a homebound person’s home.

713–566–6832 Julie Lester, DPM (podiatry) 713–234–7057 sugarlandpodiatrist.com Owen Capocyan, MD 281–342–3400 oakbendmedicalgroup.com Personal Physician Group 713–524–9800 ppghouston.com

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Quentin Mease House Call Program 713–566–6832 harrishealth.org UT Physicians Center for Healthy Aging House Call Program Patients must be mostly home bound in order to qualify. New patients must be seen in the clinic for an initial evaluation and to discuss eligibility for the house call program.

713–486–5150 uth.edu/aging Visiting Physicians Association 713–532–6884 visitingphysicians.com

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Courtesy of Mark Carlson, MD Geriatrician and Founder of Be Well MD

The ideal patient-doctor relationship is really a partnership. Research has shown that a strong doctor-patient relationship leads to better medical outcomes and patient satisfaction. An important element of this partnership is communication. Open and honest exchange of information is critical to managing good health and identifying health issues as early as possible.

This means feeling comfortable asking questions, sharing health concerns and taking an active role in the exchange. Below are a few tips to enhance communication with your doctor during clinic visits:

TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Doctors

Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

Start by making a list of concerns prior to the visit. It’s possible you may not have a chance to get through your entire list, so prioritizing your questions and concerns is important.

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

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

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

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TREAT & PREVENT: Mental Health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Adults ages 55 and up can find the specialized mental health and chemical dependency care they need at the Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire.

Services include:

• Daily psychiatry and medication management • Group and family therapy • Physician screening and wellness monitoring (patients must be medically stable)

For a no-cost assessment, call 713-600-9500, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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TREAT & PREVENT: Med Ctrs & Rehab

Medical Centers & Clinics FEDERALLY FUNDED HEALTH CENTERS

GERIATRIC SPECIALTY CLINICS AND PROGRAMS

Provides care for people with no insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare and some private insurance.

Doctors and staff are specially trained in medical issues affecting ages 65+.

Central Care Integrated Health Services 844–644–0000 centralcarechc.org

Silver Seniors Clinics Baytown, Casa de Amigos, Settegast, Bayland and Quentin Mease Hospital 713–566–6509 harrishealth.org

Legacy Community Health 281–420–8400 (Baytown) 832–548–5400 (Fifth Ward) legacycommunityhealth.org

Park Plaza Senior Care Clinic 713–527–5000 parkplazahospital.com For Veterans

Pasadena Health Center 713–554–1091 pasadenahealthcenter.com

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 713–791–1414

COMMUNITY CLINICS

VA Outpatient Clinics:

Ibn Sina Foundation Provides free or reduced health care.

The clinics also take insurance.

281–990–7462 (Clear Lake) ibnsinafoundation.org

409–761–3200 (Galveston)

Harris County

979–230–4852 (Lake Jackson) 409–986–2900 (Texas City)

San Jose Clinic 713–462–0535 (medical clinic) sanjoseclinic.org VCare Clinics 713–944–2273 (Pasadena) 713–640–2273 (Southeast Houston) vcareclinics.org

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GOLDEN MILK Courtesy of mentalhealthfood.net

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

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup canned coconut milk

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

2 cups almond milk

small pinch of black pepper

1-2 teaspoons raw honey 1 teaspoon turmeric

Servings

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Blend all ingredients in a blender on high speed for 20-30 seconds. Pour into a small saucepan and heat for 3-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot, but not boiling. Enjoy!

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Many families are not aware that they have choices regarding where to complete rehabilitation and that it can take place in a variety of settings, including in the home.

The most important factor in determining where to complete rehabilitation is to find a setting that will reduce the risk of hospital readmission while helping your loved one regain their strength and confidence as quickly as possible.

Things to Consider When Selecting a Rehabilitation Center Determine whether the rehab center can provide short- or long-term rehabilitation as needed. Some only provide short-term.

TREAT & PREVENT: TREATMENT Med & Ctrs PREVENTION & Rehab

Choosing the Right Location for Rehabilitation after Hospitalization

Try to visit several to be able to compare and contrast.

Ask to see patient rooms and common living spaces to evaluate the levels of cleanliness, comfort and privacy that residents have.

Ask if both private and shared rooms are available.

Check out the dining options and menus.

Visit the community areas to find out about social events and activities designed to keep residents engaged and entertained.

Ask for information about your loved one’s specific rehab program.

Ask if the person who is administering the rehab program is an employee or outsourced and if possible, try to meet them.

Ask about the availability of specialized staff, with regard to you or your loved one’s specific needs.

Inquire about a personalized care plan and get actual details about it in advance.

Ask to see their most recent “Satisfaction Survey” results and statistics on benchmarked outcomes.

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TREAT & PREVENT: Med Ctrs & Rehab

20 Questions to Ask DURING HOSPITAL DISCHARGE

By asking the right questions and taking an active role in your care, you can bridge the gap that patients typically experience when transferring from one care setting to another—which is one of the top causes for hospital readmission.

• What care or therapies are needed after discharge? i.e. Home Health, Outpatient Therapy, Rehab/Skilled Nursing etc.

• Will my loved one be safe at home upon discharge or will someone need to be with them 24 hours a day? Keep in mind dressing, bathing, cooking and housework.

• Can you show me how to do tasks that require special skills? i.e. changing a bandage, giving a shot, wheelchair transfers etc. If we need help with these tasks who do we contact?

• What is the average length of recovery time?

• Which doctor appointments are needed after discharge and when should they be scheduled?

• What problems, symptoms and side effects should we watch for?

• May we have the latest list of prescribed medications?

What does each medicine do and why is it needed?

• What are the medication dosages, conflicts and side effects?

Who should we contact with questions about the medications?

• What medical equipment is needed? i.e. walker, oxygen etc.

Who will arrange for this?

• Are there any activity restrictions and for how long?

• Are there any dietary restrictions?

• What are our options for when/where my loved one is being discharged?

Appeal a Hospital Discharge Decision Sometimes the hospital makes a discharge plan that you do not want, agree with, or feel is safe. You have the right to appeal (ask for another review) this decision.

By law, the hospital must let you know how to appeal and explain what will happen.

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Services

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

Laundry/linen service Meals Transportation Social activities

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

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

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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

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Skilled Nursing (Nursing Homes)

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

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

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

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

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Butterfly

Creating a

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

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Here are a few plants that are sure to create a colorful, nectarrendering, 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 brushfooted 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) – Monarch • Passion Vines – Fritillary • Parsley – Black Swallowtail • Citrus – Giant Swallowtail • Pipevine – Pipevine Swallowtail

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HOUSING: Products & Services

Home & Housing Assistance Interfaith Care Partners 713–682–5995

For Veterans Texas State Veterans Homes 800–252–8387 | glo.texas.gov

Interfaith Senior Services 281–367–1230

Texas Veterans Commission tvc.texas.gov The Mission Continues 314–588–8805 | missioncontinues.org United Way of Houston 713–957–4357 unitedwayhouston.org

Rebuilding Together Houston 713–659–2511 rebuildinghouston.org Texas Ramp Project 214–675–1230 | texasramps.org

HOME REPAIRS – LOW INCOME

Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers (Southwest only) 713–772–8181

General Assistance Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area 800–437–7396

Roofs City of Houston Emergency Repair Program 713–868–8400

Brazoria County Community Action Agency 979–849–2928

Fort Bend Corps 281–617–7416 | fbcorps.org

City of Houston Emergency Repair Program 713–868–8400

Weatherization Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA) 979–846–1100

Faith in Action 713–692–8730 Fort Bend Corps 281–617–7416 | fbcorps.org Harris County Community Services Septic systems/water wells 713–578–2000 Housing Resource Center 713–578–2055 | www.hrc.hctx.net Humble Area Assistance Ministries 281–446–3663 ext. 240 haamministries.org 80

Program for Human Services Inc. 409–886–0125

Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc. 409–765–7878 | gccac.org Gulf Coast Community Services Safety and Security Program 713–393–4700 Sheltering Arms Weatherization Program 713–956–1888

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National Apartment Association 703–518–6141 | naahq.org

Ft. Bend County Community Development Block Grants Deferred loans for housing rehab/ repair | 281–341–4410

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Galveston Housing Authority The Salvation Army William Booth Garden Apartments | 713–692–4186 Section 8 voucher program 409–765–1900 salvationarmyhouston.org Gulf Coast Community Services U.S. Dept. of Housing and 713–393–4700 Urban Development 713–718–3199 hud.gov/apps/section8

HOUSING ASSISTANCE Aid to Families (Harris County only) Financial assistance with mortgage or rent payment. | 713–522–0667 Associated Catholic Charities – Galveston | rent assistance 409–762–2062 | catholiccharities.org Baytown Housing Authority Section 8 voucher program 281–427–6686

Harris County Housing Authority Section 8 voucher program 713–578–2100 Harris County Social Services Financial assistance with mortgage or rent payment | 713–696–7900 Housing Authority of City of Houston 713–260–0600 Section 8 voucher program 713–260–0800 HUD Housing Counseling and Information and Referral Service 800–569–4287

Brazoria County Community Actions La Marque Aid and Guidance Low income housing | 979–849–2928 Rent assistance | 409–938–7852 Brazoria County Housing Agency Montgomery County Housing and Welfare Department Authority | Section 8 voucher program Low–income housing placement.

936–539–4984 281–756–1427 Pasadena Public Housing Brazoria County Housing Authority 713–475–5544 979–864–1427 Salvation Army Social Services Community Development Department (Harris County only) 979–864–1710 Financial assistance with mortgage or rent payment | 713–752–0686 Fort Bend Social Services (Fort Bend only) Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Financial assistance with mortgage or Gardens Apartments rent payment | 281–342–7300 713–920–1844 Ft. Bend Coalition for Independent Living Info & referral 281–980–2219 coalitionforbarrierfreeliving.com

Texas City/La Marque Housing Authority Section 8 voucher program 409–945–4011 Continued

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HOUSING: Products & Services

Home & Housing Assistance U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development hud.gov/apps/section8 713–718–3199

Hester House – Harris County 713–672–2573 Lifeline Texas – Light up Texas Program low income assistance with telephone and electricity | 866–454–8387

Windsor Village Social Services 713–551–8792

Pearland Neighborhood Center Utility assistance for Pearland and Manvel residents. | 281–485–1987

UTILITY ASSISTANCE Brazoria County Welfare 979–864–1427 Catholic Charities–Guadalupe Center 713–227–9981 Community Action Council of Galveston County Utility assistance for Galveston County residents.

409–765–7878 Consolidated Communication Outside Harris County 866–989–2255 Fort Bend County Social Services – Rosenberg | 281–342–7300 Fort Bend County Social Services – Missouri City | 281–403–8050 Harris County Social Services Gas and electric assistance 713–696–7900

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

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Since 2007, Seniors Real Estate Specialists (SRES) have been helping maturing Americans with their needs. As a part of the National Association of REALTORS® family of designations, the SRES designation is conferred to REALTORS who complete in-depth training in a wide variety of topics related to home buyers and sellers over the age of 50.

If you haven’t heard of a SRES, you’re not alone, however 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 through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.

HOUSING: Products & Services

Making a Move with a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES )

What does a SRES do?

The needs of those over the age of 50 aren’t the same as a first-time home buyer or seller. They might be looking to retire, downsize, or join an active adult community. SRES designees not only can create a customized approach to marketing and selling their property, they also can work with their clients to explore housing options to ensure that their next home best serves their current as well as future needs.

Such certified specialists have special knowledge about many topics.

They’ll also help their clients steer clear of loan schemes and scams that victimize age 50+ borrowers.

Topics a SRES can assist with include: • Senior housing options—from active adult communities to aging in place • Reverse mortgages • Downsizing and rightsizing • Using pensions, 401(k) accounts, and IRAs in real estate transactions To find a SRES: sres.realtor

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities ANGLETON

LAKE JACKSON

Country Village Care 721 W Mulberry St 77515 979–849–8281

Carriage Inn – Lake Jackson 130 Lake Rd 77566 979–285–0300

BAY CITY

LEAGUE CITY

The Legacy Assisted & Independent Living 720 12th St 77414 979–245–1245

The Crossings 255 North Egret Bay Blvd 77573 281–525–4320

GALVESTON The Meridian Retirement Community 2228 Seawall Blvd 77550 409–763–6437

These listings cover Greater Houston’s Southeast Region.

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

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Independent & Retirement ALVIN Alvin Memorial Gardens 916 South Gordon 77511 281–331–1214

Hope Village Home 4 15403 Hope Village Rd 77546 281–482–7926

ANGLETON

Trinity Care Senior Living 227 East Edgewood Dr 77546 281–482–9700

Country Village Care Inc P C 721 West Mulberry St 77515 979–849–8281

Village on the Park – Friendswood 400 East Parkwood Dr 77546 281–996–8871

Magnolia Acres 108 Deborah Dr 77515 979–849–2301

GALVESTON

Whites Cottage Center 332 Marshall Alley 77515 979–849–4744

BAYTOWN Alexander Hall Apartments 5802 West Baker Rd 77520 281–425–1220 Birdsong Place Villas 1017 Birdsong Dr 77521 281–420–1000 Shady Creek Premier Retirement Community 1220 Knowlton Rd 77520 281–428–1233

DEER PARK The Waterford at Deer Park 201 McDermott St 77504 866–364–8775

DICKINSON Mariposa Apartment Homes at Bay Colony 1101 FM 517 West 77539 281–534–1122

FRIENDSWOOD Gardens at Friendswood Lake 1423 West Parkwood Ave 77546 281–648–1044

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The Meridian Retirement Community 2228 Seawall Blvd 77550 409–763–6437

HOUSTON Mariposa Apartment Homes at Reed Road 2889 Reed Rd 77051 713–738–1222 Telephone Rd Apartments 6000 Telephone Rd 77087 713–645–2131 Villas on Winkler 8625 Winkler Dr 77017 713–910–7774

JACINTO CITY Big Bass Resort 9701 Market St 77029 713–675–8800

KEMAH Lake Haven Apartments 1051 Columbia Memorial Pkwy 77565 281–538–5559

LAKE JACKSON Carriage Inn – Lake Jackson 130 Lake Rd 77566 979–285–0300 Lake Jackson Manor Apartments 120 Garland Dr 77566 979–297–2500 SRGSERV.COM

LA PORTE

Mariposa Apartment Homes at Pecan Park 3535 Canada Rd 77571 281–479–0100 Parsons House La Porte 8727 W Fairmont Pkwy 77571 281–407–9741

LEAGUE CITY

Heritage Crossing Apartments 12402 11th St 77510 409–925–3838

SWEENY The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. Second St 77480 979–548–1524

TEXAS CITY Morningstar Villas 3505 Magnolia St 77590 409–945–0400

Regal Estates of League City 500 Enterprise Ave 77573 281–549–5798 The Crossings 255 North Egret Bay Blvd 77573 281–525–4320

PASADENA Bayshore Towers Apartments 3219 Burke Rd 77504 713–947–0754 Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments 2627 Cherrybrook Ln 77502 713–920–1844 The Pkwy Senior Apartments 3663 Fairmont Pkwy 77504 281–487–9900

SANTA FE

WEBSTER Baybrook Park Apartments 500 W. Texas Ave 77598 281–332–6262 Brookdale Clear Lake 780 West Bay Area Blvd 77598 281–316–9055

HOUSING: Independent/Retirement

Plantation Villas Retirement Community 202 Oak Dr South 77566 979–297–9584

WEST COLUMBIA Brooks Manor Apartments 444 Jefferson St 77486 979–345–5557

PEARLAND Trinity Oaks of Pearland 3033 Pearland Pkwy 77581 281–997–8880 Villages of Towne Lake 4055 Village Dr 77581 281–997–5533

These listings cover Greater Houston’s Southeast Region.

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

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BABY BOOMERS WELCOME!

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Business Opportunities

Kaufman EDC

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Metroplex Information

Dallas Regional Chamber

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by Mary Jo Rapini

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In Retirement

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

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

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

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

Preparing for retirement involves taking small steps. Letting go of work is a huge step, and it doesn’t matter if you complained about your job every day; when it is gone you will feel a void. Grieving and SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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

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

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

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

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

• IT’S OK TO GRIEVE

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

• STAY ACTIVE

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

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

• BE INTIMATE

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

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• FORM FRIENDSHIPS

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

• TRY NEW THINGS

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

• SEPARATE INTERESTS

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

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

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20 Questions to Ask

WHEN LOOKING FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Start with a visual assessment of both the inside and outside.

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

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

on weekends?

2. What kind of experience and training does the staff possess?

3. Is there an initial assessment prior to admission?

4. If there is a waiting list, how many are on it and what is the policy?

5. What are the billing and payment policies and procedures?

6. Is there a security deposit and is it refundable?

7. What and how much are additional services not included in

the monthly fee?

8. What additional services are available if resident’s needs change?

9. What is the discharge policy?

10. What off campus excursions are provided and how often?

11. Are happy hour activities provided?

12. Is Wi-Fi available and if so, where on the campus?

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

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

15. Are transportation services provided or a parking lot for the

resident’s vehicle?

16. What is the pet policy?

17. Is rehab offered on campus?

18. Can special dietary needs be accommodated?

19. What is the meal program?

20. Does the residence offer worship services?

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

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

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SUGAR LAND 281.277.0900

13825 Lexington Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77478 Lic. #030191

KATY

281.578.2222

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Katy, TX 77450 Lic. #121252

WESTCHASE MEMORY CARE

281.759.2900

11395 Richmond Ave Houston, TX 77082 Lic. #010308

PEARLAND 281.997.2500

2940 Cullen Parkway Pearland, TX

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PASADENA 713.941.4663

4004 Vista Road Pasadena, TX Lic. #000951

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AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF SERVICES AND AMENITIES ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR MONTHLY RENTAL. 1101 E. Second Street, Sweeny • 979-548-1524

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ASSISTED LIVING IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT Owned by a Registered Occupational Therapist, our facilities provide your loved one with 24 hour care, assistance with all activities of daily living, medication administration and services such as a visiting physician and visiting podiatrist.

Our homes provide AGING IN PLACE services Assisted Living including long-term placements, respite/short term placements and hospice as needed.

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For more information, please call Virginia Campbell at 713-298-5098

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alliative care provides those with a serious or chronic illness from the time of diagnosis throughout the course of treatment, care that optimizes quality of life by anticipating, preventing and managing suffering.

It’s delivered by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains and other practitioners to address the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

What Does Palliative Care Do? • Provides relief from pain and other distressing symptoms • Enhances quality of life and may also positively influence the course of illness • Integrates the psychological and spiritual aspects of patient care • Offers a support system to help loved ones cope with stress during the patients’ illness and in their own bereavement • Is applicable early in the course of illness, in conjunction with other therapies that are intended to cure an illness or prolong life, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical procedures, etc.

• Affirms life and regards dying as a normal process

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Assisted Living ALVIN

Brookdale Friendswood 1310 Friendswood Dr S 77546 281–301–0560

Desire to Live 2220 CR 144 77511 832–512–3863

Hope Village Home 15403 Hope Village Rd 77546 281–482–7926

Evening Star Personal Care Home 2960 Rowan Burton Rd 77511 281–331–6753 Laboring With Loved Ones Personal Care Home 6911 County Rd 171 77511 281–581–9991

ANGLETON K’s Place Personal Care Home LLC 25806 CR 46 77515 979–922–1800

GALVESTON Concord Assisted Living LLC 1516 Harborview Cir 77550 409–765–1353 Concord on Broadway 1601 Broadway 77550 409–789–7611 Transitional Learning Center at Galveston 1528 Post Office St 77550 409–762–6661

White’s Cottage Center 332 Marshall Alley 77515 979–849–4744

Transitional Learning Center at Galveston Tideway 6444 Central City Blvd 77551 409–741–3266

BAY CITY Legacy Assisted Living 720 12Th St 77414 979–245–7891

HITCHCOCK Seasons Personal Care Home 6714 Delaney Rd 77563 409–986–8888

BAYTOWN ADL Assisted Living 3604 Autumn Ln 77521 713–298–5098

HOUSTON

Remington Park Assisted Living Residence 901 West Baker Rd 77521 281–427–4373 Swan Manor Assisted Living 2508 Ward Rd 77520 281–422–9030

Brookdale Ellington Field 14101 Bay Pointe Ct 77062 281–461–7600 Cottage Grove Living LLC 7441 Coffee Street 77033 713–731–7828

DICKINSON

Divine Purpose Care Home LLC #2 5823 Schevers Street 77033 832–834–4967

La Vita Bella 3527 Oak Dr 77539 281–534–9404

EFE Assisted Living Center Inc 5922 Kenilwood Dr 77033 832–202–4100

FRIENDSWOOD

EFE Assisted Living Center Inc 10411 Sagewick Dr 77089 281–922–1690

Atria Friendswood 1310 Friendswood Dr South 77546 281–648–5454

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Glorious Days Personal Care Home 1706 Gellhorn 77029 713–674–1168

LA PORTE Parsons House La Porte 8727 W Fairmont Pkwy 77571 281–407–9741

LAKE JACKSON

Jolivettes Care Center 6627 Calhoun 77021 713–842–2899

Carriage Inn – Lake Jackson 130 Lake Rd 77566 979–285–0300

Jones House of Peace 6639 Crestmont St 77033 713–649–3007

Elmcroft at Lake Jackson 206 Oak Dr South 77566 979–297–5577

KHS Hospitality LLC 4801 Allendale 77017 713–941–7700

Revered Texan Hearth & Home LLC 1005 Sycamore 77566 979–266–9982

Loving Care Personal Care Home 2119 Isabella 77004 713–521–1082

LEAGUE CITY

Mallow Place 4305 Mallow 77033 713–733–6900

Brawner Sunset Haven LLC 2019 Sunset Court South 77573 832–932–5020 Orchard Park at Victory Lakes 2760 West Walker St 77573 281–369–4404

Oak Shadows 4801 Allendale 77017 713–941–7700 Outreach Assisted Living Facility II 5010 Ridgeway 77033 713–731–0645 Saint Francis Health Care Services 6330 Dawnridge Dr 77035 713–729–3970 The Shores at Clear Lake Senior Living 19400 Space Center Blvd 77058 281–823–8080

LA MARQUE Doll House Enterprise LLC 1031 Laurel 77568 409–797–4176

Regal Estates Assisted Living and Retirement 500 Enterprise Ave 77573 281–538–5993 Senior Village 501 Newport Blvd 77573 832–632–1188 The Crossings 255 North Egret Bay Blvd 77573 866–633–6535 The Delaney At South Shore 2605 Marina Bay Drive 77573 281–823–8129

MANVEL

Sunny & Saima Assisted Living Homes 1109 Holly St 77568 409–229–7117 The Mildred House Inc 1515 4Th Ave 77568 409–933–1219

HOUSING: Assisted Living

Fisher Haven Assisted Living Center 5126 Enyart Street 77021 832–668–0860

Orchard Park at Southfork 3151 Southfork Parkway 77578 713–960–4727 Six Palms 5409 Croix Rd 77578 832–713–7256

PASADENA Colonial Oaks at Vista 4004 Vista Rd 7750 713–941–4663

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Assisted Living PASADENA - Continued Heritage House, LLC 3910 Fairmont Pkwy 77504 281–998–8786 One Love Personal Care Home 1804 Oaks Dr 77502 713–614–7882 Pine Tree Assisted Living 5128 Pine Ave 77503 281–487–3113 The Park at Bay Area 5000 Space Center Blvd 77505 832–574–5523

PEARLAND Brookdale Pearland 2121 Scarsdale Blvd 77581 281–464–8740 Colonial Oaks Pearland 2940 Cullen Pkwy 77584 281–997–2500 Lakehouse On Dixie 3504 Dixie Farm Road 77581 281–992–2650 Proverbial Care 4604 W Walnut 77581 281–412–4444

Trinity Oaks Of Pearland 3033 Pearland Pkwy 77581 281–997–8880

SWEENY The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. Second St 77480 979–548–1524

TEXAS CITY Elmcroft of The Mainland 1901 N Amburn Rd 77591 409–935–6620 Gambles Personal Touch Care Home 501 N Amburn Rd 77591 409–935–5655 The Independence Village 905 Highway 3N 77591 409–935–4335 The Wood Group 5825 E F Lowry Expwy 77591 409–935–4629

WEBSTER Heartis Clear Lake 14520 Old Galveston Rd 77598 281–488–0762

These listings cover Greater Houston’s Southeast Region.

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HOUSING: Assisted Living

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Memory Care ANGLETON

LEAGUE CITY

Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry St 77515 979–849–8281

Orchard Park at Victory Lakes 2760 West Walker St 77573 281–369–4404 The Cottages at Clear Lake I and II 400 Landing Blvd 77573 713–391–8453

BAYTOWN The Waterford at Baytown 901 W Baker Rd 77521 281–427–4373

PEARLAND Autumn Grove Cottage – Pearland 3403 Southfork Pkwy 77578 281–220–0882

DICKINSON Serenity Gardens 1816 Gill Rd 77539 832–738–1576

Autumn Leaves of Pearland 11200 Discovery Bay Dr 77584 713–436–3941

FRIENDSWOOD

Brookdale Pearland 2121 Scarsdale Blvd 77581 281–464–8740

Serenity Gardens 118 West Willowick Ave 77546 832–738–1576

HOUSTON Autumn Leaves of Clear Lake 14225 Crescent Landing Dr 77062 281–938–2800

Light Heart Memory Care – Pearland 6923 Amie Ln 77584 281–282–0770

Light Heart Memory Care 910 Kings Gate Ln 77258 281–282–0770 Light Heart Memory Care – Hollydale 15015 Hollydale 77062 281–282–9599

These listings cover Greater Houston’s Southeast Region.

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RHYTHM OF THE DAY Memory Care

We believe daily routines create harmony and security—just as a steady rhythm is the foundation of a soaring melody. Working together, we use holistic approaches to help you maintain health while enjoying your life.

SUGAR LAND 281.277.0900 Lic. #030191

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WESTCHASE 281.759.2900 Lic. #010308

PEARLAND

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Lic. #12776

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281.997.2500

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Rely on Your Five Senses HOUSING

WHEN LOOKING AT SKILLED NURSING OPTIONS SIGHT • Is the curb appeal and grounds well-kept and is the facility clean?

• Do the residents look well-groomed? Do the residents look happy?

• Were residents engaged in activities during your visit?

SMELL • Are you greeted with unpleasant odors as you enter the facility?

• Does the facility smell clean and fresh?

• Do you smell food being prepared, cookies, popcorn and other pleasant smells?

HEARING • Are you hearing joyful sounds in the facility?

(Singing, music, positive staff interactions) • Are call lights being answered timely?

• Is the facility calm and peaceful sounding or is it unsettling and flooded with noise?

TASTE • Were you offered a refreshment or beverage while visiting or touring the facility?

• Were you offered a sample menu? If during meal service, ask to sample the food.

• Can special diets be accommodated?

Are the residents given choice menus to choose what they like?

TOUCH • Did the facility feel warm and inviting?

• Was staff courteous and welcoming?

• What is your gut feeling? Is it telling you to run for the hills, or are you intrigued to find out more?

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314 E. Caroline St. • Trinity, TX 75862 www.trinityrhc.com • 936-744-1300

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

We embrace and appreciate the opportunity to care for your loved one.

Facilities managed by Pillar Stone Healthcare Company, LLC.

www.mypillarstone.com All Centers comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

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Ombudsmen Are Here to Help Courtesy

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Human Services

A long-term care ombudsman helps nursing home residents with their rights. Living in a nursing home doesn’t mean giving up your freedom.

If you feel someone is violating your rights, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s long-term care ombudsman can help.

Nursing home residents have the same rights and protections of their health, safety and welfare that we all share. For nursing home residents these rights include the right to vote, voice complaints, exercise personal choice, the opportunity to make medical and social decisions, visit with anyone you wish and to be lawfully discharged and leave the facility.

When it comes to discharges, one of the biggest problems people face is losing their spot in their nursing home when they have to go to the hospital. This practice, known as “patient dumping,” is among the top five frequent complaints Patty Ducayet, Texas long-term care ombudsman, sees.

The long-term care ombudsman will make sure you know your rights, including your right to appeal and return to your nursing home after a hospital stay and can represent you during that appeal.

While telling your nursing home’s management is often the best and quickest way to make sure your complaint is addressed, Texas Health and Human Services Commission stands by ready to help if needed.

“An ombudsman can help bring the resident’s concerns to management and offer ideas to address the concern,” Ducayet said.

“An ombudsman can give everyone information about the nursing facility’s requirements about residents’ rights and will tell the resident about the option to report a complaint to HHSC Long-Term Care Regulatory Services.”

For more information on the Ombudsman in your area: 800–252–2412 hhs.texas.gov (search for ombudsman)

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HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Experience a facility where compassion is paramount and residents’ needs are priority.

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid Pending and some insurances.

phone: 832-572-7575 • fax: 832-572-7591 • RollingBrookRehab.com 750 Rollingbrook Drive Baytown, TX 77521

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Skilled Nursing/Rehab ALVIN

RollingBrook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 750 Rollingbrook Dr 77521 832–572–7575

Laurel Court 3830 Mustang Rd 77511 281–824–0070 Winchester Lodge Healthcare Center 1112 Smith Dr 77511 281–331–6125

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ANGLETON Country Village Care Assisted Living 721 West Mulberry St 77515 979–849–8281 Cypress Woods Care Center 135 1/2 Hospital Dr 77515 979–849–8221 Bay Villa Healthcare Center 1800 13th St 77414 979–245–6327 Matagorda Nursing and Rehab Center 4521 Ave F 77414 979–245–7369 Matagorda House Skilled Nursing Center 700 12th St 77414 979–245–7800

BAYTOWN Baytown Nursing and Rehab Center 3921 North Main St 77521 281–422–9541

Focused Care At Allenbrook 4109 Allenbrook Dr 77521 281–422–3546 Focused Care At Baytown 2000 Beaumont Rd 77520 281–427–4774

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Clute LTC Partners Inc. 603 East Plantation Rd 77531 979–265–4221 Creekside Village Healthcare 914 Brazosport Blvd N 77531 979–265–4794

DEER PARK

BAY CITY

Cedar Bayou Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2000 West Baker Rd 77521 281–427–9120

Saint James House 5800 West Baker Rd 77520 281–425–1200

San Jacinto Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehab 206 West P St 77536 281–479–8471

FRIENDSWOOD Friendship Haven Healthcare & Rehabiliation Center 1500 Sunset Dr 77546 281–992–4300 Friendswood Healthcare Center 213 East Heritage Dr 77546 281–993–5129

GALVESTON Gulf Healthcare Center 3702 Cove View Blvd 77554 409–740–7330 The Meridian 2228 Seawall Blvd 77550 409–763–6437

HOUSTON Afton Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 7514 Kingsley 77087 713–644–8393

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Bridgecrest Rehabilitation Suites 14100 Karissa Court 77049 713–340–5200 Clear Brook Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 10800 Flora Mae Meadows Rd 77089 832–328–2350 Courtyard Residence & Rehabilitation Center 7499 Stanwick Dr 77087 713–640–1682

Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 15880 Wallisville Rd 77049 281–457–6462

Park Manor of South Belt 11902 Resource Parkway 77089 281–922–6802

LAKE JACKSON Lake Jackson Healthcare Center 413 Garland Dr 77566 979–297–3266

Bayou Pines Care Center 4905 Fleming St 77568 409–938–8282 LA PORTE La Porte Healthcare Center 208 South Utah St 77571 281–471–1810

Harbourview Care Center 300 Enterprise Ave 77573 281–334–4243 MRC The Crossings 255 N Egret Bay Blvd 77573 281–525–4321

MONT BELVIEU Mont Belvieu 14000 Lakes of Champions Blvd 832–712–5599

PASADENA

Mission Care Centers – All Seasons 6150 S Loop East 77087 713–643–2628

LA MARQUE

Baywind Village Skilled Nursing & Rehab 411 Alabama Ave 77573 281–332–9588

Regent Care Center of League City 2620 West Walker St 77573 281–309–5400

Jacinto City Healthcare Center 1405 Holland St 77029 713–455–1744

Oak Village Healthcare 204 Oak Dr South 77566 979–297–0425

LEAGUE CITY HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation 7633 Bellfort 77061 713–644–2101

Baywood Crossing 5020 Space Center Blvd 77505 713–575–1800 Faith Memorial Nursing Home 811 Garner Rd 77502 713–473–8573 Paramount Senior Care Centers at Pasadena 3434 Watters Rd 77504 713–941–9155 Pasadena Care Center 4006 Vista Rd 77504 713–943–1592 The Courtyards at Pasadena 4048 Red Bluff Rd 77503 713–477–7877 The Medical Resort at Bay Area 4900 East Sam Houston S 77505 281–998–0399 Vista Continuing Care Center 4300 Vista Rd 77504 713–946–6787

PEARLAND The Colonnades at Reflection Bay 12001 Shadow Creek Parkway 77584 713–434–3800

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Skilled Nursing/Rehab The Lakes at Texas City 424 Tarpey Rd 77591 409–938–8431

PEARLAND – Continued The Medical Resort At Pearland 3406 Business Center Dr 77584 972–442–8069

The Resort at Texas City 1720 North Logan St 77590 409–943–4914

Tuscany Village 2750 Miller Ranch Rd 77584 713–770–5300

The Rio at Mainland Center 1011 Mainland Center Dr 77591 713–358–0700

Windsong Care Center 3400 East Walnut St 77581 281–485–2776

WEBSTER Bridgemoor Transitional Care 16130 Galveston Road 77598 832–426–7030

SWEENY Sweeny House 109 North McKinney 77480 979–548–3383

TEXAS CITY

Regency Village 409 West Greene St 77598 281–332–4738

Ashton Parke Care Center 210 Gulf Freeway 77591 409–935–0300

The Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center 17231 Mill Forest 77598 281–488–5224

Oceanview Healthcare and Rehabilitation 519 9th Ave North 77590 409–949–9499

Webster Residence & Rehabilitation Center 750 N Texas Ave 77598 281–332–3496

Seabreeze Nursing & Rehabilitation 6602 Memorial Dr 77591 409–935–2451

These listings cover Greater Houston’s Southeast Region.

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Makes

3/4 cup

This creamy dressing is great drizzled over your favorite salad, grain bowl or cooked veggies. Bonus: Turmeric offers improved brain function and anti-depressant benefits.

Ingredients 3 (2-inch) pieces fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped, or 2 teaspoons ground dried turmeric

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

1 tablespoon honey

1 garlic clove, roughly chopped

3 tablespoons natural almond butter 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Combine all ingredients with 3 tbsp. water in a blender and purĂŠe until smooth, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice, if desired.

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You Are Not Alone Anymore Helping

Hospice Patients of All Ages Giving the Gift of Hospice!

PROVIDED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE

Respite Care in-home and at facilities to provide caregivers support and relief Oxygen | Hospital bed | Medical equipment and supplies Grief and spiritual counseling services. Bereavement counseling offered for up to 13 months to all family members in need Pain medications and delivery (applicable to meds relating to hospice diagnosis) Care Staff – Medical Director, RNs, Social Workers, LVNs and CNAs

You could qualify for in-home care services if there are unassociated diagnoses.

Services could include physical, speech and occupational therapies. Just Ask! Volunteers are a very important part of our philosophy - call for opportunities to serve.

A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. Hospice & Home Health 832-437-1983 I f: 281-605-1307

AHugAway.com | info@AHugAway.com Serving Houston and the Surrounding Metro Areas We Fight to Accept Every Insurance!

Remember...we are always just A Hug Away!

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Final Planning Resources ADVANCE PLANNING DOCUMENTS

Caring Connections | caringinfo.org

Life After Loss (American Cancer Society) 713–706–5690 | 800–227–2345 Memorial Drive Presbyterian Grief Support | 713–782–1710 mdpc.org

Free Texas Living Will Form rocketlawyer.com Powers of Attorney, DNR, and Similar Documents texaslawhelp.org

Memorial Drive United Methodist Grief Support | 713–468–8356 mdumc.org

Preparing For End-Of-Life Care: Advance Planning Documents txcatholic.org

National Widowers Association nationalwidowers.org

Texas Advance Directive Form everplans.com

Outreach Health outreachhealth.com

Texas Health & Human Services hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/ forms/advance-directives

Samaritan Ministry Also has a support group for caregivers of the sick 877–764–2426 samaritanministries.org

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

AARP | aarp.org AfterTalk | aftertalk.com Chapelwood United Methodist Grief Support | 713–465–3467 chapelwood.org

The Light Beyond thelightbeyond.com

Dignity Memorial L.I.F.T. 713–862–8844 | dignitymemorial.com Grace Presbyterian Grief Support 713–781–7615 | gpch.org GriefShare | griefshare.org Grieving.com | grieving.com 120

Soul Care Project soulcareproject.org St. Cecilia Grief Support 713–465–3414 | saintcecilia.org

Compassion and Choices End–Of–Life Support 800–247–7421 compassionandchoices.org

GriefNet | griefnet.org

San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Baytown, Garth Campus 281–420–8600

DONATION OF A BODY

Baylor College of Medicine Willed Body Program 713–798–3858 | bcm.edu BioGift | 866–670–1799 | biogift.org Donate Life Texas | donatelifetexas.org

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UT Health Science Houston 713–500–4472 | uth.edu DONOR PROGRAMS

Donate Life Texas 877–839–2755 | donatelifetexas.org LifeGift | 713–523–4438 800–633–6562 | lifegift.org Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas at Baylor College of Medicine 713–798–6100 | bcm.edu/eye National Kidney Foundation Donor Family Council 800–622–9010 | kidney.org National Marrow Donor Program 800–627–7692 | bethematch.org The Living Bank | Registry and referral service for committing tissues, bones, or vital organs to transplantation or research.

713–961–9431 | 800–528–2971 livingbank.org United Network for Organ Sharing 804–782–4800 | unos.org END-OF-LIFE PLANNING

Caring Connections Connects consumers with hospice programs.

800–658–8898 | caringinfo.org Grave Talk A resource for initiating important conversations around end-of-life issues. churchofenglandfunerals.org Hospice Foundation of America 800–854–3402 hospicefoundation.org National Association for Home Care & Hospice | 202–547–7424 nahc.org

National Hospice and Palliative Care 703–837–1500 | nhpco.org Planning for a Graceful Exit A guide for planning your own personal “graceful exit.” | 800–318–4452 epicenter.org/wc-end-of-life-planning FUNERALS, BURIAL AND CREMATION

(Assistance in finding low-cost funeral arrangements)

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Science Care | sciencecare.com

Funeral Consumers Alliance of Houston 713–301–8566 | funeralshouston.org Galveston County Social Services Indigent burial and cremation services for North Galveston county.

409–770–5585 Harris County Indigent Burial Program Assistance in finding low-cost funeral arrangements.

713–696–1952 Texas Funeral Service Commission Funeral home complaints.

512–936–2474 | tfsc.state.tx.us Texas Prepaid Funeral Contracts 877–276–5554 prepaidfunerals.texas.gov For Veterans Gold Star Wives of America 888–751–6350 | goldstarwives.org Government Headstone or Markers 800–827–1000 | cem.va.gov Military Funeral Honors military.com U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 800–827–1000 | va.gov VA Houston National Veterans Cemetery 281–447–8686 | cem.va.gov Continued

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Final Planning Resources GRIEF COUNSELING

STAGES OF GRIEF

Dignity Memorial Providers, Grief Materials | 800–344–6489

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2.

3.

4.

5.

Grief Recovery Center 281–888–0815 InnerWisdom Counseling Center 713–592–9292 Red Bird Center | 713–621–2700

Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

Understanding the five stages of grief grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief

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.

Also notify your local passport office, if applicable • To remove the deceased name from direct marketing lists, register as deceased Do-Not-Contact Web site............. dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html DIRECTIONS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF REMAINS

A person may provide written directions for the disposition, including cremation, of their remains in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument called “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains,” which is signed and acknowledged by the person who agrees to be responsible for the interment. tfsc.state.tx.us or Legal Hotline for Texans at 800–622–2520 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARY – REPORTING A DEATH

When a Social Security beneficiary dies, report the death to the Social Security Administration as soon as possible. They will require the name and Social Security Number of the deceased, the date and place of death, if there is a surviving spouse or an eligible child, and your name and address. A copy of the Death Certificate may be required. You will be given instructions on handling 122

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Social Security Administration.............................. ssa.gov | 800–772–1213 VITAL RECORDS

Birth and Death Certificates Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics.............. dshs.state.tx.us/vs/ | 888–963–7111 Texas Law dictates that both birth and death certificates are deemed confidential for a set period of time. Birth certificates are confidential for 75 years, and death certificates are confidential for 25 years after the death has occurred. If a birth or death certificate is requested before this period of time elapses, certified copies of these documents can only be obtained by a qualified applicant.

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any forthcoming Social Security checks. A one-time death benefit of $255 is paid to a surviving spouse or eligible child.

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

Certified copies of the birth and death certificates are issued with a state seal and are printed on security paper. Heirloom birth certificates have a different cost and are printed on special paper that boasts a design celebrating Texas.

The heirloom certificate ($60) is only offered through Austin, Texas.

Funeral homes will supply certified copies of a death certificate for a small fee if requested at the time funeral arrangements are made.

LOCAL REGISTRARS

Brazoria County (County Clerk)......................................... 979–864–1355 Fort Bend County (County Clerk)........................................ 281–341–8685 Galveston County (Health District)....................................... 409–938–7221 Harris County (County Clerk)............................................. 713–274–8600 Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics....................................... 713–837–0311 Montgomery County (County Clerk).................................... 936–539–7885 Walker County (County Clerk)........................................... 936–436–4922 VERIFICATION OF BIRTH AND DEATH

The verification of a birth or death record is NOT a certified copy of the birth or death certificate, but a letter with the person’s name, date of occurrence, county where the birth or death took place and a state file number. Letters may not be available at all birth and death registrars. Verifications are available from 1903 to the present date. Fees for birth and death verification range from $22–$30.

This fee is non-refundable for records that are not located.

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“To Comfort Always”

Baytown Area’s First Locally Owned and Operated Freestanding Hospice

Faith Community Hospice, LLC Serving Harris, West Chambers, Liberty, Brazoria and Galveston Counties 4721 Garth Rd., Suite H, Baytown 281-422-0414 • 1-877-422-0414 • www.faithcommunityhospice.com

We’re all over the Greater Houston Metro Area.

North, Southwest or Southeast, there is a Senior Resource Guide available that’s specific to your region.

Find your region on page 10.

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by Senior Resource Guide

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Hospice

ospice care is a philosophy of care that accepts dying as a natural part of life. When death is inevitable, hospice seeks neither to hasten nor postpone it. Hospice provides care, comfort and support for persons with life-limiting conditions as well as their families.

How Does Hospice Work?

Hospice care is for any person who has a life-threatening or terminal illness.

All hospices consider the patient and family together as the unit of care. Most reimbursement sources require a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. Patients with both cancer and non-cancer illnesses are eligible to receive hospice care.

The majority of hospice patients are cared for in their own homes or the homes of a loved one. “Home� may also be broadly construed to include services provided in nursing homes or hospitals.

Typically, a family member serves as the primary caregiver and when appropriate, helps make decisions for the hospice patient. Members of the hospice staff make regular visits to assess the patient and provide additional care or other services. Hospice staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Medicaid or a private insurance company, hospices will work with the person and their family to ensure needed services can be provided.

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Who is the Hospice Team?

Hospice care is a family-centered approach that includes, at a minimum, a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, and trained volunteers. They work together focusing on the dying patient’s needs; physical, psychological, or spiritual. The goal is to help keep the patient as pain-free as possible until death.

The hospice team develops a care plan that meets each patient’s individual needs for pain management and symptom control.

How is Hospice Paid for?

Hospice is paid for through the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicaid Hospice Benefit, and private insurers. If a person does not have coverage through Medicare, Medicaid or a private insurance company, hospices will work with the person and their family to ensure needed services can be provided.

Who is Eligible for Medicare Hospice Benefits?

Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A (hospital Insurance).

You are eligible for Medicare hospice benefits when you meet all of the following conditions: • You are eligible for Medicare Part A (hospital Insurance), and • Your doctor and the hospice medical director certify that you are terminally ill and probably have less than six months to live, and • You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of routine Medicare covered benefits for your terminal illness, and • You receive care from a Medicare-approved hospice program.

Please note: Medicare will still pay for covered benefits for any health problems that aren’t related to your terminal illness.

What Does Medicare Cover?

Medicare covers these hospice services and pays nearly all of their costs: • Doctor services and Nursing care • Medical equipment (like wheelchairs or walkers) • Medical supplies (like bandages and catheters) • Drugs for symptom control and pain relief • Short-term hospital care, including respite and inpatient for pain/symptom management • Home health aide and homemaker services • Physical, Occupational therapy and Speech therapy • Social work services and Dietary counseling • Grief support to help you and your family Please note: You will only have to pay part of the cost for outpatient drugs and inpatient respite care.

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• 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: caringinfo.org SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!

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

ANGLETON IPH Hospice Care 979–848–8151

BAY CITY Harbor Hospice 979–476–3168

BAYTOWN Faith Community Hospice 281–422–0414 ns Harbor Hospice 281–427–3800

BELLAIRE A–Care Home Health Services 713–665–3338 Hospice Plus 713–665–5065 Kindred Hospice 281–568–5548

CLEAR LAKE Harbor Hospice 281–461–6109 Hospice Plus 281–532–6498 Traditions Hospice 281–338–4048

CONROE Harbor Hospice 936–441–5500 New Century Hospice of Piney Woods 832–252–9403 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 281–292–1397

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Harbor Hospice - Med. Ctr. 713–271–2220 A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. Harbor Hospice - Southeast 832–437–1983 713–413–5200 Amed Community Hospice Harbor Hospice - West 713–975–0690 713–777–5290 Buckner Hospice Houston Heart to Heart Hospice 281–493–6800 of Houston Christus VNA Hospice & 713–984–2100 n Palliative Care Hospice & Palliative Care 281–936–5500 of Texas Compassionate Care 713–975–6200 Hospice of Houston Hospice Plus 713–667–3247 346–206–2985 Compassus Hospice Houston Hospice (East Houston) 713–468–2441 281–487–3453

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Compassus Hospice (West Houston) 713–850–8853 Corpus Christi Hospice 713–784–2885

Inter Active Hospice Services 281–892–2000 Life’s Solutions Hospice Care 713–821–3000

Medcore Preferred Hospice East Harris County Hospice 281–394–2042 ns 713–450–4500 Memorial Hermann Hospice 281–784–7520 Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care Peaceful Tranquility 713–219–6490 713–668–9595 Faith Hospice Care 713–271–5566

Grace Hospice of Texas 281–442–8200 Group Care Hospice 281–493–9744 Gulf Coast Hospice of Houston 713–772–2700 Hallmark Hospice 281–842–1550 Harbor Hospice - Central 713–777–5290 SRGSERV.COM

Resolutions Hospice 832–588–6083 Samaritan Care Hospice 713–850–8853 Seasons Hospice 855–893–0530 Silverado Hospice 888–494–6958 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 77098 713–663–7777

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Advanced Care Hospice 281–204–8944

Altus Hospice 281–393–4384

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Amed Community Hospice Bristol Hospice 713–947–6200 281–419–4476

1st Choice Hospice 936–295–7100 ns Heart to Heart Hospice 936–463–8649 ns Home Healthcare of Huntsville 936–291–8499 Hospice Plus 936–337–-0300

HUMBLE Harbor Hospice 281–973–8410

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RICHMOND Kristel Healthcare Services 281–633–2800

SPRING Hospice Plus 713–665–5065

SUGAR LAND Altus Hospice 281–393–4896 Harbor Hospice 281–762–0444

Hospice Plus A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. 281–277–1151 832–437–1983 Silverado Hospice Resolutions Hospice 866–493–0675 281–579–5690 The Providence Hospice, Inc. KINGWOOD 832–532–7538 Health Solutions Hospice White Orchid Hospice 281–361–0715 866–966–2215 Hospice Plus Your Hospice 281–312–2570 713–474–7713 ns

LAKE JACKSON Helping Hands & Hearts Hospice 979–297–3775

Hospice Plus 832–813–8155 Rose of Texas Hospice 855–800–7673

TOMBALL Harbor Hospice 713–659–0303 Lighthouse Hospice 281–290–7727 Sunset Hospice 281–290–7600

TEXAS CITY Advanced Care Hospice 281–204–8944

Hospice Care Team 979–297–6043

Amed Community Hospice 409–935–0169

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Hospice Care Team 800–545–8738

American Hospice 832–536–3300

Heart to Heart Hospice 832–300–0134 n

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VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 77090 281–895–6351

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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) Catholic Charities Volunteer opportunities at their various sites in Houston, Galveston and Fort Bend County.

713–874–6563 catholiccharities.org Fort Bend Care Center Volunteers can help in the office, at their community food fair, help rebuilding homes and as tutors.

832–539–4846 fortbendcarecenter.org

Mainland Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc. Volunteers needed to help with guest services, the gift shop, admissions, human resources and more.

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Volunteer Houston Offering a flexible volunteering model that makes volunteering more convenient. With no long-term commitment they offer a variety of activities that fit your schedule and interests. Sign up online. volunteerhou.org

The Foster Grandparent Program (HHS) Volunteers 55 and older who provide one-on-one emotional support, mentoring and tutoring children with exceptional needs.

281–344–3515 hhs.texas.gov

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Legal & Financial Assistance EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Baytown Resource/Assistance Center baytown.org | 281–424–5752

FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION Family and Protective Services Hotline 800–252–5400 | txabusehotline.org

Texas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division 713–223–5886 Houston First Baptist Church Benevolent Program | 713–957–5863 At times, consumer advocates can help seniors resolve local, financial Fort Bend Social Services exploitation problems 281–342–7300 800–621–0508 | oag.state.tx.us Interfaith of the Woodlands 11 News Defenders 281–367–1230 713–284–1093 (fax only) Montgomery County Emergency e–mail: 11consumers@KHOU.com Assistance 936–539–9211 | cac-mctx.org LEGAL ASSISTANCE Catholic Charities | 713–526–4611

Salvation Army (Harris County) 713–752–0677

Advanced Directives for Health Care 800–880–1300 ext 1341

St. Vincent De Paul Society 713–741–8234

Advocacy, Inc. no charge for the disabled 713–974–7691 | 800–880–0821

Suburban Sugar Land Women limited based on availability of funds 713–256–7953 | 713–857–2807 sslw.org Wesley Community Center (City of Houston) 713–223–8131 wesleyhousehouston.org

AIDS Project 713–228–0735 ext. 121 Consejos Legales (Houston Bar Association) 713–759–1133 Family Law Hotline domestic abuse, family law only 800–777–3247

FINANCIAL AID For Veterans Catholic Charities | 713–237–8881 Horizon Outreach 713–467–4966 | horizonoutreach.org

Fort Bend Lawyers Care wills for low–income seniors 281–239–0015

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

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Harris County Area Agency on Aging Benefits Counselors Counselors provide advice on benefits; for other legal matters, may be referred to a legal service provider.

800–213–8471 | 713–794–9001

Veteran Legal Initiative | hba.org/ services/veterans–legal–initiative 713–333–8387 SENIOR FRAUD Attorney General of Texas 800–252–8011 texasattorneygeneral.gov senior protection programs 713–223–5886 BBB Education Foundation 713–341–6141 | 713–868–9500 bbb.org Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General) 800–447–8477 Texas State Securities Board Provides free and confidential background checks on registered investment advisors and brokers.

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Understanding Medicare: Parts, Plans and Meeting Your Needs

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any Americans who enter into Medicare do so with a sketchy understanding of how the system works.

That’s rather alarming considering how much older Americans rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs.

It’s essential that seniors understand how the program works to avoid missing out on important benefits and paying unnecessarily high costs. Sometimes, the best approach is to start from the beginning when unraveling a complex subject like Medicare: Parts of Medicare When you sign up for Medicare at age 65 you’re automatically enrolled in Plan A, which is hospital coverage, and Plan B, which covers outpatient coverage. Part A covers room and board in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, while Part B covers things like doctor visits, surgeries, lab work, equipment and diagnostic tests.

Prescription drugs are covered under Part D, which provides a card that allows you to buy prescription medications at a significantly lower cost than retail. Part D insurance is voluntary coverage but it’s a key part of the system because paying out-of-pocket for medications can be extremely expensive.

How the parts work Your Medicare Part B coverage is based on income, with enrollees starting at a base rate of $135.50 while higher-income enrollees pay an “income adjustment” (meaning they pay more for Medicare). Part B is a necessity; you cannot purchase supplemental insurance unless you have both Part A and B. If

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you’re working for a large employer, your health insurance there continues as your primary with Medicare playing a secondary role, meaning you can delay enrolling in Part B if your group insurance already includes outpatient benefits.

Part B covers 80 percent of medical services, with your share being the remaining 20 percent. Certain treatments and procedures can be quite expensive, which means you could end up with a hefty co-pay. Part D has builtin co pays for medications, so you won’t need supplemental insurance for the cost of needed medications.

Medicare Advantage Choosing the right supplemental coverage is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a Medicare enrollee. Fortunately, you can select plan options based on your budget. Medicare Advantage, also known as Part C, offers plans that provide a low-cost alternative to Medicare. These plans have their own local network of providers and usually have lower premiums than Medigap, though there are co-pays for hospital stays, doctor visits and other approved services. Medicare Advantage also has a folded-in version of Part D, though it’s important to remember that it may not include the specific medications you need.

Medigap As mentioned, Medicare pays 80 percent. A Medigap plan pays the other 20 percent of your Part B outpatient expenses. Some Medigap plans also cover Part A and B deductibles, though you purchase your own stand-alone Part D coverage since Medigap doesn’t cover prescription medications.

Deciding whether Medicare Advantage could benefit you Check to make sure your doctor is in-network and accepts Medicare Advantage (some accept original Medicare instead). Keep in mind, most Advantage plans are good about pairing you with a specialist if your doctor is out of network. You’ll also want to make sure any medications you take are covered. If you take several prescriptions and have reached the “donut hole,” the annual limit on what Medicare Advantage will cover (between $3,820 and $5,100 on covered medications), bear in mind that Part D enrollees get a 75 percent donut hole discount on brand-name drugs starting at $3,800.

Consider also your out-of-pocket costs if you anticipate health care expenses, you can go with a plan with lower out-of-pocket costs. Check out the plan finder at Medicare.gov to find Medicare Advantage plans in your area that meet your needs. Note that plans such as Humana Medicare Advantage have extensive benefits, including vision and dental coverage as well as an innovative fitness program called SilverSneakers, which provides access to over 13,000 fitness centers.

It’s important to understand the Medicare system so you can find the coverage you need. As you compare and contrast plans, carefully check network provider and covered prescription medication lists. And stay abreast of the changes which frequently occur with Medicare. It also helps to know that if your plan doesn’t work for you this year, you can change it next year.

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

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

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

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

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

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medical & non-medical medical-aircraft

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Transportation Services American Red Cross – Houston 713–526–8300 redcross.org/local/texas American Red Cross – Baytown 281–424–1300 American MedTrans Fees apply.

713–721–0226 Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area

Connect Transit

Brazoria and Galveston counties.

281–488–2839 409–763–2373 gulfcoastcenter.org

Fort Bend Catholic Charities 866–649–5862 281–202–6200 catholiccharities.org/mamiegeorge Fort Bend Transit

Fort Bend County and can go to Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Harris County.

Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, 281–633–7433 Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton counties. 866–751–8747

713–627–3200 | h–gac.com

fbctransit.org

AVANTE Medical Transport 281–888–0611 | avante.care

HCCTP

Care Connection Aging & Disability Resource Center

Rides for people with disabilities and older adults.

855–937–2372 careconnection.org

Colorado Valley Transit District

Harris County residents, elderly/ disabled, wheelchair accessible, Low fee/vouchers.

713–368–7433 harriscountyrides.com

HERO – Helping Elderly Residents Out 713–932–3996 | herohouston.org

Mon–Wed 9–4, Thur 9–12 Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Waller and Wharton counties – senior citizens 60+– Interfaith of The Woodlands Provides rides to medical appointments in Austin & Waller Counties ride free. and the grocery store; also has Day 979–732–6281 Trips – coordinated to local attractions 800–548–1068 and events.

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Metro

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

713–635–4000 TTY 713–635–6993 ridemetro.org

Acadian Air Med 800-–259–1111 acadianairmed.com Angel Flight

Provides access to specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

Montgomery County – Friendship Center 936–756–5828 ext. 3 Northwest Community Health Mobility Project Provides service to Tomball, Magnolia, and Waller.

281–351–8272 nwcommunityhealth.org

918–749–8992 angelflight.com

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AIR TRANSPORTATION

Angel Flight South Central Volunteer pilots provide transportation at no cost to patients or passengers. | 888–500–0433 angelflightsc.org AirLifeLine

Precinct2gether, Inc. Voucher Program

62+ clients/Harris County Precinct 2.

281–286–3138

Provides travel for those with financial needs who must travel for medical treatment.

877–621–7177 | airlifeline.org

Senior Rides and More

Free transportation in Southwest and North Houston.

713–772–8181 seniorridesandmore.org

Corporate Angel Network

Finds free transportation (on corporate planes) for cancer patients who need medical treatment. Patients must be ambulatory.

914–328–1313 corpangelnetwork.org

The Friendship Center 936–756–5828 Trusted Senior Transportation 281–716–2416 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers 713–772–8181 West University Seniors Services/ Recreational Center Seniors and disabled; fee involved, non–residents add 50 cents.

713–662–5895

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Transportation Services For Veterans

Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network – Free To and from the MEDVAMC in Houston Beaumont | 409–981–8550 Brazoria County 979–864–1289 Conroe | 936–756–7614 El Campo | 979–578–8387 Harris Cty Precinct #2 281–452–6071 Harris Cty Soc Serv 281–876–6600 Liberty County | 936–336–4558 Lufkin Bus | 936–633–2740 Montgomery County 936–756–5828 Willis Van | 936–856–5224 Woodville/Tyler County 409–283–2493 To and from the Texas City Outpatient Clinic Baytown, Channelview, Deer Park & Pasadena 281–452–6071 HCTRA Veteran Toll Discount 281–875–3279 | hctra.org

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DONATE YOUR CAR

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1-866-685-6676 FREE TOWING TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Help Prevent Blindness Get A Vision Screening Annually

Ask About A FREE 3 Day Vacation Voucher To Over 20 Destinations!!!

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Over 65 Driving DISABLED PARKING PERMITS TO OBTAIN A PARKING PERMIT: TXDMV.GOV Harris County | 713–368–2000

Montgomery County | 936–539–7896

Walker County | 936–436–4950

Fort Bend County | 281–341–3709

DRIVING CLASSES AAA Senior Driving | seniordriving.aaa.com AARP Driver Safety – Online Driving Course | aarpdriversafety.org AARP Driver Safety Offerings | aarp.org/drive TIRR Memorial Hermann | 713–797–5942 TRAFFIC SAFETY Safety and concentration tips; Information for caregivers on “Giving Up Keys” lpp.seniordrivers.org DRIVERS LICENSING Renewal applicants 85+ pay a discounted fee of $9 for a two–year driver’s license. Texas driver’s license renewals are free for qualifying disabled veterans. dps.texas.gov Drivers Age 79 or Older

txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/elderlydrivers.htm

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

Renewals Every 6 years from 79–84; Every 2 years for 85+; mail or electronic renewal not available to people 79+ DRIVING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Auto Safety Hotline | 888–327–4236 | nhtsa.dot.gov DriveWell Program An educational seminar developed by American Society on Aging and the Safety Administration to promote older driver safety and mobility in the local community.

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Travel rights and information | careconnection.org EMERGENCY MOTORIST ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) Free assistance to motorists stranded on major freeways inside Houston city limits due to overheating, flat tires, or dry gas tanks.

713–225–5627 Patron Emergency Assistance Team (PEAT) Free assistance to motorists stranded due to overheating/flat tires/dry gas tanks on the Houston area toll ways.

713–222–7328

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Traffic safety implications for older adults | seniordriving.aaa.com

OBTAINING A PLACARD/PLATE FOR THE DISABLED OR ELDERLY To qualify as a visual disability, a person must have visual acuity of: 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or more than 20/200, but a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less.

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

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

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

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

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ADVERTISERS INDEX A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc....................... 832–437–1983............12, 118, BC AARP Auto Insurance.................................. 877–552–0311........................ 148 Acorn Stairlifts........................................... 866–821–1493.......................... 77 ADL Assisted Living.................................... 713–298–5098.......................... 99 Altus Hospice........................................... 888–873–1822........................ 124 Alzheimer’s Association............................... 800–272–3900........................ 107 Area Agency on Aging of the Hou/Galv Area... 800–437–7396.......................... 19 Arthritis Foundation.................................... arthritis.org.................................. 30 ASEA...................................................... 832–701–0634......................... 42 Bay Area Community Assistance Providers...... 832–630–2594.......................... 32 Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire..................... 713–600–9500.......................... 61 Body Exhale Massage Therapy.................... 832–758–8050........................ 132 City of Commerce..................................... commercetx.org/retire................... 90 City of Kaufman........................................ See Ad for Websites..................... 88 City of Rusk.............................................. rusktx.org.................................... 92 Colonial Oaks Senior Living........................ See Ad for Numbers............. 99, 109 Craftmatic Adjustable Beds......................... 844–375–9041.......................... 75 DIRECTV.................................................. 877–732–5007.......................... 74 Dish Network........................................... 855–412–1543.......................... 76 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals.... See Ad for Numbers................ 66-67 Erectile Dysfunction Solutions....................... 844–453–2810.......................... 47 Faith Community Hospice, LLC..................... 281–422–0414........................ 124 Family Tree In-Home Care........................... 713–333–9991.......................... 17 Fifty+ Radio Program.................................. 713–212–8127........................ 139 Friendly Faces Senior Care......................... 281–302–4138..............3, 15, 32A Harris County Area Agency on Aging........... 832–393–4301.......................... 27 H-E-B Pharmacy....................................... heb.com..................................... 36 Hearing Help Express................................ 866–285–9702.......................... 50 Heritage for the Blind................................. 866–685–6676........................ 157 Inogen One Oxygen.................................. 855–220–0314.......................... 38 Kroger Pharmacy...................................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 39

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Lake Haven.............................................. 281–538–5559.......................... 91 Libbie’s Place Senior Day Program................ 409–741–2538.......................... 21 Life Alert.................................................. 855–614–5880.......................... 43 MDHearingAid......................................... 877–630–0336.......................... 51 MobileHelp.............................................. 844–359–4791.......................... 35 National Association of Social Workers........ socialworkers.org........................... 1 National Debt Relief.................................. 844–300–3634........................ 143 One Love Personal Care Home.................... 713–614–7882........................ 105 Optimum Personal Care............................. 281–565–4144......... IFC, 100, 101 Paralyzed Veterans of America..................... pva.org...................................... 29 Partners in Primary Care............................. 281–916–2423.......................... 69 Pillar Stone Healthcare Company, LLC.......... See Ad for Numbers... 32B, 110, 111 Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.......... 877–385–3985.......................... 56 Platinum Senior Solutions............................. 281–306–6615.......................... 17 Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce......... 903–786–6371.......................... 70 Pura Naturals Pet....................................... 866–601–1196........................ 137 RollingBrook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ctr... 832–572–7575........................ 113 Senior Resource Guide............................... 281–277–2333.......................... 11 Social Security Disability – Bill Gordon & Assoc.... 844–525–4192........................ 142 Tax Relief................................................. 844–290–6758........................ 140 Texas Department of Agriculture.................... texasagriculture.gov.................... 130 Texas Health and Human Services................ bit.ly/seniorguide19................... 133 Texas Oncology........................................ 888–864–4226.......................... 63 The Fountains Assisted Living........................ 979–548–1524.......................... 99 The Park at Bay Area................................. 832–574–5523.......................... 97 TV • Ears................................................... 866–298–1913........................ 136 United Way of Greater Houston................... unitedwayhouston.org.................... 31 Villas on Winkler....................................... 713–910–7774.......................... 89 Walgreens Pharmacy................................ walgreens.com............................. 41 YMT Vacations.......................................... 855–760–0344........................ 138

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