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How to use the Senior Resource Guide

Start with the Table of Contents. There you will find the categories in which businesses, agencies and organizations which provide services or products for active aging adults, are listed. If you know the name of a business, look in the Index found at the back of the Guide, which has an alphabetical list of advertisers, including phone numbers.

Categories in the Table of Contents are color coded. You will find the same color on the page tabs inside the Guide that correspond to each category. Various businesses that you might expect to find in each category are listed adjacent to this page.

Once you have identified a business category or a specific company, you can either go directly to the page number listed beside the company name or find the corresponding color coded page tab inside the Guide to see all businesses in that specific category.

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If you are looking for non-profit or government resources go to the Resource category (purple coding) in the table of contents. For articles of interest, see the Articles category in the table of contents.

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Senior Resource Guide Sections

Lifestyle Products & Services Healthcare Providers

Including: massage therapy, books, travel agencies, professional services, pet sitters Including: geriatric physician, podiatrist, dentist, orthopedist, plastic surgeon

Home Products & Services

Including: lawn services, remodeler, SRES Realtor, home repairs & security systems, builders

Legal & Financial

Including: financial planner, elder law attorney, reverse mortgage specialist, financial institutions

Health Products & Services Healthcare Facilities

Including: medical supplies & equipment, health aides, nutritional supplements & health services Including: hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, cancer treatment facilities

Long Term Acute Care Facilities

Including: extended hospital stay facilities

Home Care Services

Including: home health services, personal assistant or non-medical services

Housing

Including: independent/retirement, assisted living, skilled nursing, Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Final Planning Resources Articles

Including: hospice, funeral services and products Including: non-profits, state agencies, senior centers, adult day care centers Including: Aging in Place, How to Choose a Living Facility, Final Planning, Social Security Q & A, How to Live to be 100, Financially Fit

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GENERAL INFORMATION Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide . . . . . . SRG Distribution Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to use the Senior Resource Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Looking to make a lifestyle change & need more information? . .

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LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS & SERVICES Library of Classics – Audio Books . . Life Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marfa Mysteries Books . . . . . . . . . Professional Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . Western Audio Books. . . . . . . . . .

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HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES Designs Anew Houston. . Dish Network . . . . . . . . HealthLink Construction. . Linda Bell, SRES Realtor. . The Maxie House. . . . . . Walk-In Tubs. . . . . . . . .

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL AAG – American Advisors Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 e-Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hegwood & Associates, Attorneys at Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 32

HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES Adaptive Driving Access . . . . . . Bay Area Audiology. . . . . . . . . Baytown Medical Equipment . . . Best Care Laboratory Services . . Dentures & Dental Services. . . . . Diabetes Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraflexin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ion My Diabetes . . . . . . . . . . . Ion My Sleep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kroger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES Progene. . . . . . . . . . . . . Safeway Medical Supply. . Script Source Pharmacy. . . Walgreens . . . . . . . . . . .

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HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS All Care Medical Group – Dr. Nehma Alkarra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Bay Area Audiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 46

HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Brazosport Regional Hospital. . . . . . . . Kingwood Pines Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Hermann Hospital Southeast. . Methodist Hospital San Jacinto. . . . . . . Park Plaza Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweeny Community Hospital . . . . . . . . Texas Oncology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LONG TERM ACUTE CARE (LTAC) Kindred Hospitals of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57

HOME CARE SERVICES Bethany Home Health. . . . . . . . . . . . BrightStar of Friendswood . . . . . . . . . Care Options Health Services. . . . . . . Encompass Home Health. . . . . . . . . . Guardian Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Care Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . Mother Love Health Care. . . . . . . . . . Q Staff Home Healthcare . . . . . . . . . Synergy Home Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Home Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . TheraCare Home Health . . . . . . . . . . Home Care Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help for Caregivers – SRG Resource. .

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HOUSING

Subcategories

Types of Residential Care for Seniors – SRG Chart. . What Level of Care is Right for You? – SRG Chart. . Independent/Retirement n Brookdale Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carriage Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lake Haven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lovett Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Parkway Senior Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Meridian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villas on Winkler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assisted Living n Autumn Grove Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autumn Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonial Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elmcroft Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regal Estates of League City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cottages at Clear Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residential Care Homes n Light Heart Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Living Facilities – SRG Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skilled Nursing n Baywind Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baywood Crossing Rehab & Healthcare Center . . . Cantex Senior Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clearbrook Crossing Rehab & Healthcare Center . . Cypresswoods Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friendswood Healthcare Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nexion Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paramount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regency Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sava Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southwest LTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunset Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windsong Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skilled Nursing Facilities – SRG Listings & Maps. . . Licensed Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care Autumn Grove Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autumn Leaves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brookdale Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonial Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FINAL PLANNING AseraCare Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . Carnes Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . Faith Community Hospice . . . . . . . Hallmark Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . Hospice & Palliative Care . . . . . . . Hospice Care Team . . . . . . . . . . . Professional Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . Silverado Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . VITAS Innovative Hospice Care . . . Final Planning – SRG Resource. . . . Hospice Agencies – SRG Listings . .

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ALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alzheimer’s Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Heart Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angel Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthritis Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAP of Clear Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAP of Pearland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cure Couture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HGAC - Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston Area Parkinsons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JCC RSVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Libby’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosenberg Library - Library Book Delivery . . . . . . . . SHAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adult Day Care Centers – SRG Listings . . . . . . . . . Senior Centers – SRG Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Over 65 Driving – SRG Resource. . . . . . . . . . . . . Information You Can Use – SRG Resource . . . . . . . SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE QUICK INDEX . .

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RESOURCES

ARTICLES 9 Retirement Truths That Ensure Bliss vs Bust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141-143 Aging in Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22 What is SRES?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Healthy at Age 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-49 Choosing the Right Living Facility & Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73-79 Assisted Living Licensure Differences in Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94-95 Hospice – What You Need to Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138-140 Social Security Q&A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144-145 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

Did you know

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Aging In Place

How To Age Comfortably In Your Home

By Eric Hansen, HealthLink Construction

Many people think ahead to the future with the same single thought – “I’m going to stay in my home forever,” or “I will never go to a nursing home or other alternative type of senior housing.” However, few people ask the question “How accommodating will my home be as I grow older?” The truth is that most homes are designed for healthy, active adults; not for accommodating the needs of aging occupants. However, with the right plan, most homes can become safe and accessible for occupants of any age. The remodeling of a home can be unnecessarily stressful. When remodeling for accessibility, the question is not only “What do I want?” More importantly, it is “What do I need?” The right approach in the planning stage will help alleviate the potential for costly mistakes and help to insure that you achieve the desired outcome. It is best to take the time up front to fully assess your current needs and to prepare for what you feel your needs will be in the future. Every successful project needs a good blueprint and a good blueprint starts with thoughtful answers to serious questions. Start by considering the concerns and challenges of today. Vision, hearing, walking, weakness and lack of agility are common issues for an aging adult. Are these problems temporary, on-going or urgent? What does your family history tell you? Do you need assistance or assistive equipment? Do you want to stay in your own home permanently or do you see a time when you will feel happier and more secure in an Assisted Living Facility or Group Home? Are doorways and hallways wide enough for a wheelchair or walker? Are interior stairs becoming obstacles? Continued on next page Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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What changes or modifications do you see as necessary now or in the future in order to stay in your own home? These are tough questions and are all too often put off until there has been a sudden, life changing event which brings them to the center of attention and requiring immediate action. However, like a good insurance policy, a little planning now will pay huge dividends in the future. One of the most common safety improvement areas in the home is the bathroom. If you are planning a remodel, have the contractor add blocking in the walls to install grab bars in the future. If you need grab bars now and don’t have blocking to screw into, use a fastener designed specifically for installing grab bars without blocking such as those made by WingIt Innovations. A simple, affordable, and often overlooked solution in the bathroom is a bathtub modification. The TubcuT™ modification converts a bathtub to a walk-in shower in less than a day and at a fraction of the cost involved with replacing a bathtub with a traditional walk-in shower. Another common limitation in most homes is the width of bathroom and closet doors. These are the narrowest doors in the home and frequently will not accommodate wheelchairs. Some doors, especially in master bathrooms with toilets having their own small closet-like space, are so narrow that they are difficult even for walkers. If you are planning for ultimately having in-home healthcare assistance, these doors may need to be widened to accommodate wheel chairs, walkers, or to create an environment that is accessible for the occupant and a caregiver providing assistance. These are just a few of the simple, yet specialized modifications that can be done in the home to make it a safer, more accessible place to age gracefully. When you are ready to make home modifications such as grab bars, walk-in showers, leaning rails, or wheel chair ramps, be sure to use a contractor who understands your needs and has the knowledge and experience to do the job right. The National Association of Home Builders, in association with AARP has created a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation. CAPS certified contractors can be found at www.NAHB.org. Staying in your home has many benefits – the greatest of which is maintaining your independence – and the best way to assure that independence is to start early. Basic home modifications are generally not a great expense and, with a plan in place, your future needs can be addressed before they become urgent. 22

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there are over 80,000 Americans who are living as centenarians. That number is only expected to grow exponentially going into the future. Scientists are estimating that those children that are born today may very well reach their 150th birthday. That doesn’t mean that the last fifty years will be spent in a nursing home. Quite to the contrary, people are expected to be very active and living independently well into their 100s. One of the greatest discoveries of all time was the human genome. It unlocked doors and changed the playing field of the science world forever. Now that we have a road map to the body and are understanding diseases and disorders on a whole new level, we can not only develop treatments, we can prevent them altogether. The pharmaceutical industry can also begin to make drugs that are targeted to groups of individuals, instead of a “one size fits all” approach. Just as it’s hard for us to look back to a time when the average time span was sixty years of age, our children and their children will soon find it hard to believe that people died in their eighties and nineties. Right now we have the technology and medical advancements to detect disease in the earliest stages and slow the aging process down. Each individual has a choice about their health. They can either go along with the “status quo” each day or they can get proactive about their health and take charge of their future. Being proactive will make a significant difference in not only how long you live, but in how well you live out those later years. Tips for Longevity KNOW YOUR HEALTH STATUS Start by learning everything there is to know about your family medical history and then move on to your own personal health. When you go in for your yearly physical exam, share your family history first so your physician can understand your personal risk factors. Also, don’t settle for a ten minute visit with your healthcare provider, instead ask for a half day. Continued on next page Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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Don’t expect your health insurance to cover everything you need. This is an investment in you and your health. You owe it to yourself to have a thorough exam, a clear understanding of your current health status, and a road map to making improvements. Lastly, keep a copy of your records so you can compare them year to year. BE FLEXIBLE No, I am not talking about your busy schedule. Flexibility is the most over-looked component to any exercise routine. Everyone should take some time to stretch each day when they wake up. Furthermore, flexibility exercises should be part of each work out. As we age we become rigid and once we lose flexibility, it’s harder to get it back. Stretching each day will also help prevent injuries by improving muscle tone and balance. EAT THE RIGHT FOODS The old adage “you are what you eat” is one of the truest statements of all time. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables each and every day along with protein like lean meat will help your body obtain the nutrients it needs. Super foods such as salmon, sweet potatoes, eggs, and blueberries should always be on your grocery list each week. Avoid processed foods and artificial sweeteners. A good rule of thumb is to avoid ingredients that you can’t pronounce. GET AN ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT The power of the mind is simply amazing. You should be thinking positive thoughts and keeping a good attitude towards life and in your relationships. Negativity can actually cause you to age by releasing cortisol and other hormones that have negative effects on the body. On the flip side, serotonin which is often referred to as the “happy hormone” is released when you smile and stay positive. Keeping a positive attitude also increases sleep quality which is essential to longevity. STAY SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY The World Health Organization (WHO) defines true health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.” While the western world is one of the last to fully appreciate the spiritual component of health, ancient civilizations completely understood the link between spiritual health and physical health. No matter what your religious preference is, studies have shown that prayer and quiet time increase longevity. In today’s busy hustle and bustle world, taking time to enhance your life spiritually will reduce stress and increase overall well-being. KEEP THE MIND ACTIVE While technology has afforded us the luxuries of having information at our fingertips, it may prove to have a negative effect on our memory. Take time to memorize phone numbers, addresses, word spellings, and facts. Our brains need to be exercised just like our bodies. Exercise your brain today to be sure that it is healthy and strong to withstand the coming years.

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SUPPORT THE ARTS Supporting the arts is not just a great way to keep your romance alive; it can help you live longer. Listening to music has been proven to alter brain waves. Classical music can increase focus and improve memory, ward off depression, lower blood pressure, and increase immunity. Next time you decide the symphony is too expensive, think about the overall benefit you receive. In Conclusion We need to start seeing seventy as young. At that age we still have a third of our life to live. I wish I had a quarter for every time I heard a patient say “Doc, I would have taken better care of myself had I known I would live this long!” If you are in your forties or fifties now, you have a very good chance at becoming a centenarian. You have a choice to make about your future. Do you want to live long and healthy or long and miserable? Take a moment to imagine your 100th birthday – chances are you’ll see it. About the Author: Dr. Walter Gaman is Board Certified in Family Practice in both the US and Canada. He was named one of the “Best Doctors in Texas” by Newsweek Magazine. Dr. Gaman is a partner at Executive Medicine of Texas, author of the book Stay Young: 10 Proven Steps to Ultimate Health, and co-host of the nationally syndicated Staying Young Radio Show. You can learn more about his practice by visiting www.emtexas.com or calling (817) 552-4300. Follow this QR code to hear a free pods cast of The Staying Young Show. Two episodes that you may find of particular interest are “The Science of Aging” and “Healthy to 102” Follow this QR code to learn more about Dr. Gaman and Executive Medicine of Texas.

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Help for Caregivers Caregiver Resources Agingcare.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-594-3222 www.agingcare.com A website and online forum for people caring for their aging parents, allowing caregivers to communicate with each other, post questions, get answers from elder care experts and caregivers, as well as access news, information and products related to caregiving. Area Agency on Aging â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Information and Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-9240 Harris County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 393-4301 (800) 213-8471 Houston Galveston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 (800) 437-7396 Montgomery County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 (800) 437-7396 Walker County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 295-6151 Information, referral assistance, and supplemental services are available. Care Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 393-1090 www.careconnection.org Free service providing reliable resources specializing in both public & private sector services for Greater Houston. Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.caregiving.com A support system for caregivers with a monthly newsletter, tips on how to deal with the stresses of caregiving, and online support groups. Children of Aging Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 227-7294 www.caps4caregivers.org Information and referral. Quarterly newsletter available with a reasonable membership fee. The Eldercare Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.gov Assistance service is designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local and national support resources for aging Americans. National Alliance for Caregiving . . . . . . . www.caregiving.org National Family Caregiver Association . . (800) 896-3650 www.thefamilycaregiver.org Information and support for individuals who provide care for others at any state of their lives or with any disease or disability.

Caregiver Training Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harris County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston Galveston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Bend County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Houston Council on Alcohol and Drugs – Houston, Wellderly Program. . . . . . . . . . . (713) 942-4100 (877) 777-8829 Caregiver training pertaining to alcohol and medication issues is available. Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital . . (281) 929-6100 www.memorialhermann.org Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital’s family care-giving classes help families provide the best care possible for a loved one at home. Streamlined one-hour classes, developed by the American Red Cross, will help you enhance your caregiving skills and provide the best care possible for your love one. Sheltering Arms Senior Services of the Bay Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 685-6577 www.shelteringarms.org Provides resources as well as training opportunities for caregivers.

Caregiver Information And Thou Shalt Honor: The Caregiver’s Companion. . . . . . . . . www.andthoushalthonor.org Better Business Bureau (to report fraud/scams). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-868-9500 Caring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-658-8898 www.caringinfo.org Children of Aging Parents (CAPS) . . . . . . 1-800-227-7294 www.caps4caregivers.org Elder Law Handbook — Houston Bar Association. . . . . . . . . . 713-759-1133 ElderCare Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ec-online.net Family Caregiver Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.caregiver.org Family Caregivers Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.familycaregiversonline.net Family Caregiving 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.familycaregiving101.org Houston Gerontological Society. . . . . . . . www.houstongerontologicalsociety.org National Caregivers Library. . . . . . . . . . . www.caregiverslibrary.org National Council on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . www.benefitscheckup.org www.ncoa.org National Institute on Aging Info. Ctr.. . . . 1-800-222-2225 English and Spanish caregiving pubs. . . www.niapublications.org National Women’s Health Info. Ctr. . . . . . 1-800-994-9662 www.womanshealth.gov Seniors-Site.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.seniors-site.com The USAA Educational Foundation. . . . . . www.usaaedfoundation.org

Caregiving Education and Support Services Council for Health Education/Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-747-1542 Free training classes. Gateway to Care – Caregiver Health Promotion. . . . . . . . . . . 713-783-4616 www.gatewaytocare.org Program offers seminars to groups of organizations and caregivers about issues facing the caregiver such as burnout and stress management techniques and elder mistreatment. Ask for their Caregiver Health Promotion Educator. Well Spouse Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-838-0879 www.wellspouse.org Offers emotional support through its local support groups, newsletter and round-robin letter chains.

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

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

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

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

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

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Care Management Care managers examine their clients’ needs and make recommendations regarding Home Care providers, the best type of housing for the individual, and other aspects of care that can be daunting for a senior or their family. These recommendations are orchestrated into a comprehensive plan of care. * Heading color corresponds to the section in which listings and advertisers may be found.

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Choosing the RIGHT

By Samantha Edmondson

lthough Baby Boomers are redefining aging as they enter their retirement years, many will discover that they are beginning to need assistance with day-to-day activities either for themselves or a family member. Regardless of whom the job of caregiving falls to, caring for a loved one is an extremely important and stressful task. Fortunately, today there are many options for the willing and the reluctant. But, due to budget cuts some of the senior housing in your area may no longer be an option. For some, a living facility may be beyond their own community which means that planning ahead is the best option; getting a head start eases the stress, gives the individual more control over the selection, and provides more time to research options. Once a loved one has determined that assistance is necessary or desirable, consider these things: 1. Safety Issues – How well can he/she get around on their own? 2. Medical Issues – Are they able to take medications as directed per label or doctor? Or do they need supervision? 3. Costs – Payment options: – Medicare Part A is a hospital insurance provided by Medicare. Most people are not required to pay a premium for this type of coverage. – Medicare Part B is to pay for medically necessary services. Most people will have to pay a premium for this coverage.

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– Private Pay medical and health requirements, it is always – Long-Term Care Insurance best to consider a nursing home that allows 4. Location- How close to family and for frequent visits from friends and family. friends will your loved one Home Care – Home Health Taking care services include skilled personnel want/need to be? of yourself who provide care in the patient’s 5. Medical Options? Are they is key when home or in a living facility. This will showing signs of Alzheimer’s/ a continued independence you are a ensure Dementia or Parkinson’s? while providing all of the care caregiver, and assistance required. A doctor Once these have all been taken into consideration, begin so be sure must prescribe home healthcare. to look into the different types of to explore Medicare may cover all or part of housing available to determine service. respite care this the best fit. Homemaker Services do not options Assisted Living – This require a doctor’s order because category of housing provides before you a nurse and medical assistance care for those who need some need them is not needed. Home Care help, yet would like to remain companies providing homemaker as independent as possible. Assisted living services allow a loved one to remain in facilities offer, but do not require, aid with their own home and provide services things such as: bathing, eating, dressing and such as transportation, meal preparation, housekeeping. An excellent option for those light housekeeping, running errands and who do not require constant care. companion services. Some companies Nursing Home – While this type of accept Medicare, but most are private pay. housing is designed to care for those unable Continuing Care Retirement to care for themselves, with numerous Community – Combining residential accommodations and health services, the Continuing Care Retirement Community allows for the aging to receive appropriate care as needs change, while in a community environment. They generally include independent living options that progress to skilled nursing options as the resident’s aging needs require. Skilled Nursing – Skilled Nursing provides different levels of care, care that can only be administered by trained medical professionals. Other Considerations – Patients may have to rely on personal funds or may be able to utilize Medicaid or Medicare. The levels of independence and privacy will vary depending upon the type of housing chosen. Some offer private rooms and some will have

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Respite care provides short term breaks that relieves stress, restores energy, and promotes balance in one’s life. In-home respite • Informal family support and relief • Online caregiver communities and video workshops • Volunteer or paid companionship • Personal care or skilled health assistance Out-of-home respite • Adult day programs • Residential respite care • Caregiver support groups roommates. Deciding whether to go with medical or homemaker care depends upon whether a meal will need to be provided, medications dispensed and assistance with bathing and/or getting dressed is needed. Again, whether the job falls to a friend or a relative, caring for a senior is an extremely important and stressful task. Be sure to research your options so that you know what is available. There are many companies now providing services for a fee to assist families in navigating through options for housing. One group, Geriatric Care Managers (GCM’s), are individuals with expertise and knowledge in working with families to help determine

Be sure to ask some of the following questions when searching for the proper form of respite for your loved one… • How are care providers screened? • What is the training and level of experience of the care providers? • Will care providers need additional training to meet specific family needs? • How, and by whom, are the care providers supervised? • What procedures does the program have for emergencies? • Are families limited to a certain number of hours of services? • Does the program provide transportation and meals? • What is the cost of services? How is payment arranged? patient needs and then match local resources available to meet them. GCM’s can assist families with referrals for special needs (Alzheimer’s) as well as determining which options fall within the patient’s budget. Be sure to check if they are a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. There are many online tools and resources to assist with researching what options are best for you or your loved one. In addition to online resources, there are many websites and blogs specifically to provide a support system for caregivers. The good news is that you are not alone.

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Senior Living Annual Care Costs in 2009 Care Type Nursing Home Avg. Annual Total $56,592*

Assisted Living $38,340

(Private, 1 bedroom)

Homemaker $40,040

(44 hours/week)

Adult Day Care $10,140 (5 days/week)

*Median figure between private and semi-private room rates. Source: Genworth Financial Report – 2009 Cost of Care Survey

Estimated Future SLAC Costs in 2014 Care Type Nursing Home Avg. Annual Total $71,507*

Assisted Living $48,933

(Private, 1 bedroom)

Homemaker $51,102

(44 hours/week)

Adult Day Care $12,941 (5 days/week)

*Median figure between private and semi-private room rates. Source: Genworth Financial Report – Projections

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Living Facility Resources: Online This guide to informative websites should prove invaluable for increasing your knowledge about this important life-decision. A Key to Choice for Seniors A guide (in PDF format) created to help assess lifestyle needs and evaluate the many housing and service options available to seniors. http://www.tcaging.org/downloads/keytochoice.pdf

Long Term Care Insurance Quotes Free Quotes and information, including a glossary of related terms. http://www.longtermcarewiz.com/ HOUSING: INFORMATION

Needs Assessment An excellent, user-friendly tool that guides you in choosing the type of long-term care that fits your needs. The questions are very specific, and your answers determine the recommendations. http://www.carepathways.com/needs.cfm

Steps to Choosing Long-Term Care Guides you through the planning stages of choosing the right long-term care for a senior. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp

Learn About Care Options Provides a comprehensive list of different types of care resources including: residential facilities, community health and social services, in-home care, medical services, care managers, and caregiver support. http://www.getcare.com/learn/

Facility Finder A comprehensive questionnaire that helps you to find senior housing according to your specifications: 1) location you want, 2) how the senior will pay for housing and care, 3) which type of senior housing you want, and 4) the senior’s other needs. The questionnaire also helps to identify facilities with Hospice care, Respite care, and care for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. You can further refine your search by Pricing (price range), Living Environment (privacy, furnishings, etc.), Mobility and Language (mobility, disabilities, and native language), Diet and Meals preferred, Activities the senior would like to do, Amenities required or desired, Visiting Options, and Special Therapy required. http://www.tlchoices.com/ 76

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Living Facility Resources: Online State Affiliates of the American Health Care Association Provides a list of agencies that can help you to find a long-term-care facility in your State. (American Health Care Association) http://www.ahca.org/about/pubstate.htm

Eldercare Locator

Find Homes and Services for the Aging A searchable database of senior living facilities for all 50 states in the U.S. (American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging: AAHSA) http://www.aahsa.org/

LTC Ombudsman Describes the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, a U.S. government program administered by the Administration on Aging, established under the Older Americans Act. The Ombudsman Program provides advocates for residents of long-term-care facilities and information to prospective residents. (Administration on Aging) http://www.aoa.gov

Using the Accredited Aging Services Continuum

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An online database of information and referral agencies (by area) for elder care facilities and services. The telephone hotline refers to specific services and facilities: 800-677-1116. (U.S. Administration on Aging) http://eldercare.gov

Provides a list of accredited Continuing-Care Retirement Communities and includes other aging-services communities (ASCs) such as traditional retirement communities. (Continuing Care Accreditation Commission) http://www.carf.org/

AssistedLivingFacilities.org Strives to serve as the informational resource for assisted living in the United States. With information on over 36,100 state-licensed assisted living facilities an explanation on the rules and regulations of each state. AssistedLivingFacilities.org

REFERENCES

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

Health Care

o How does the residence look from the outside?

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

o As you enter is the decor attractive and home-like? o Does the administrator/staff call residents by name and interact warmly? o Do residents socialize with each other and appear happy and comfortable?

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o Are you able to talk with residents about how they like the residence and staff? o Can you see you or your loved one as a housemate with the residents? o Is the staff friendly, appropriately dressed, and outgoing? o Do the staff members treat each other in a professional manner?

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

o Can residents have visits any time?

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

Facility features

Unit Features

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

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

o Are elevators available for those unable to use stairways?

o Are different sized and types of units available?

o Are hand rails available to aid in walking?

o Are units for single and double occupancy available?

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

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

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

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

o Are the local/state licenses up to date?

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

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

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

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

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

o Can residents arrange for transportation on fairly short notice?

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

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

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

Social & Recreational Activities

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

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

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

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o Are pharmacy, barber/beautician and/or physical therapy services offered on-site?

Meals o Is there a nutritionist that works with the residence in establishing meals? o How often are meals provided? o What if a special diet is called for? (ie: diabetic or heart patient) o Are snacks available? o May a resident request special foods? o May residents eat meals in their units? o Are common dining areas available? o May meals be provided at a time a resident would like or are there set times for meals?

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At Regal Estates, you can enjoy the company of neighbors, endless, engaging activities and the comfort of maintenance-free living. We invite you to experience the beautiful lifestyle at Regal Estates of League City which offers both Independent and Assisted Living apartments. These options give you and your family peace of mind knowing that you can partner with our caring staff and achieve the objectives that are right for you.

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Have a Light Heart...

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HOUSING: Residential Care Homes

The Light Heart Model of Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care is a significant change in traditional Alzheimer’s care. Light Heart was founded on the premise that a person dealing with any type of dementia continues to relate to their usual, familiar lifestyle...living in a home with just a few people. Thus, the Light Heart Model was born...just 8 residents per “home” with 2 caregivers in the daytime and 1 awake staff at night. Our methods of assessment allow us to understand and build a relationship with each resident as an individual, not a disease or a childlike adult. Due to our high caregiver to resident ratio (1:4) and specialized training, when their behaviors are difficult, we are usually able to diffuse the incident; thereby avoiding increased, on-going use of psychotropic medication. Compare some of the Differences! Our Residents wake up naturally in the morning. They do not have rigid time schedules to follow. If our residents so choose, they shower DAILY, thus relieving some of the aches and pains that come with the aging process. We never close the kitchen. Some residents need extra time and less people around (less commotion) to finish eating. Our small environment allows this luxury. We simply won’t rush anyone! Bring your loved one to Light Heart for a lifestyle that is familiar to them...it feels safe, fun and loving. Tour the facility that will appreciate your parent as a whole person...Body, Mind, and Spirit.

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HOUSING: Residential Care Homes

The Light Heart model of Dementia/Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care is a significant change in traditional care. Our methods allow us to build a relationship with each resident through our high caregiver to resident ratio. Just like at home, our kitchen never closes and there are no strict time schedules. Call to schedule your personal tour today, and see why our method of care is the best.

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Assisted Living Licensure Differences in Texas

By Pat Mack, CALM

n order to choose the “right fit” for your loved one, you should first know the various types of elder care facilities, their licenses and some of the basic requirements. First, there are two types: Nursing Homes and Assisted Living. Nursing Homes are a medical model and are not discussed in this article. Assisted Living licenses for the care of the elderly and disabled are issued by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (TXDADS) (www.dads.state.tx.us). The Assisted Living licenses are designated “A” small or large and “B” small or large. To be designated an Alzheimer’s Facility, the facility must carry a “B” license (small or large). The Alzheimer’s Certified Facility must also meet many other requirements as directly related to the care and stimulation of residents with a dementia diagnosis. So now, let’s begin: Small facilities are 4 to 16 residents; large facilities are 17 residents or more. Having one to three residents in a home does not require licensing by the State. Anyone who houses more than 3 elderly or disabled residents in Texas without a license is breaking the law. 94

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Assisted Living Licensure Differences in Texas An “A” license is for residents who can perform most of their activities of daily living (ADLs) themselves. An “A” requires that the resident can self-evacuate the building without assistance in 13 minutes or less. An “A” requires a caregiver to be on premises at all times; but may sleep during the night. An “A” provides all meals and provides some activities. Also an “A”, large or small, may not administer medications or lock their doors to the outside. As of 2011, in Houston, an “A” licensed facility requires a fire alarm system, but may or may not require a sprinkler system. A “B” license, on the other hand, covers frail residents who are not able to get around as well. The “B” facility, large or small, must have a fire sprinkler system as well as a fire alarm system before they can obtain a license in the State of Texas. Due to the resident’s fragile condition, the regulation states that the facility must have “adequate” staff to care for them. The State Surveyor makes this determination based on many safety factors. In addition, the night staff of a “B” facility, small or large, must have awake staff all night. A small “B” facility may plan its own menus and activities. A large “B” facility must also have a licensed nurse

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on duty at least 40 hours per week and employ a licensed dietician and certified activity director. On the other hand, when a facility says or advertises that they are an Alzheimer’s Facility, they must have an Alzheimer’s Certification, which cannot be obtained until they have the “B” license described above.

Some Basic Requirements for Alzheimer’s Certification: Minimum of 1.5 hrs cognitive, recreational and physical activities per day. An RN on staff to train caregivers in Medication Administration and perform all RN Delegation duties surrounding Medication Administration in an Alzheimer’s Facility. An RN on staff to perform initial assessments. Each caregiver must have an additional 12 hours of Alzheimer’s specific training above the usual 6 hours per year required in other Assisted Living facilities.

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ALVIN Alvin Memorial Gardens 916 South Gordon 77511 (281) 331-1214 APT, R Desire to Live 2220 CR 144 77511 (832) 512-3863 RC Evening Shade Personal Care Home 610 Briarwilde Court 77511 (281) 756-8225 AL AZ Evening Star Personal Care Home 2960 Rowan Burton 77511 (281) 331-6753 AL AZ Talbots Kozy Korner, LLC 1501 Parkway 77511 (281) 331-1289 RC Thy Loving Kindness 1218 South Johnson 77511 (281) 331-4215 RC ANGLETON Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry 77515 (979) 849-8281 RC Magnolia Acres 108 Deborah Drive 77515 (979) 849-2301 AL Whites Cottage Center 332 Marshall Alley 77515 (979) 849-4744 AL AZ BAY CITY The Legacy Assisted & Independent Living 720 12th Street 77414 (979) 245-7891 AL, R BAYTOWN Birdsong Place Villas 1017 Birdsong Drive 77521 (832) 477-7585 LAPT

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4 = Accepts Private Pay 5 = Accepts Long-Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Remington Park Assisted Living Residence 901 West Baker Road 77521 (281) 427-4373 AL, R AZ Shady Creek Premier Retirement Community 1220 Knowlton Road 77520 (281) 428-1233 LAPT, R Swan Manor 2508 Ward Road 77520 (281) 422-9030 AL BELLAIRE Brighton Gardens Of Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Blvd 77401 (713) 665-3888 AL CLEVELAND Azalea Terrace Apartments 121 Peach Street 77327 (281) 592-1952 APT, R Cleveland Plaza Apartments 915 E. Hanson Street 77327 (281) 592-7870 LAPT Park Place Apartments 200 Campbell Street 77327 (281) 592-0332 LAPT COLUMBUS The Oaks Assisted Living Residence 203 Charter Street 78934 (979) 732-9590 AL AZ, RSP CONROE Abundant Life Assisted Living & Memory Care 15245 Saddlewood Drive 77384 (281) 825-2464 AL AZ Bellshire Apartments 800 Bellshire Drive 77301 (936) 756-8849 LAPT Camelot Pines Apartments 200 Camelot Street 77304 (936) 539-5880 LAPT

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La Vita Bella 3527 Oak Drive 77539 (281) 534-9404 AL, RC RSP EAGLE LAKE Courtwood Apartments 400 S. Austin Road 77434 (888) 905-9791 LAPT EL LAGO Psalm 23 Homecare 204 Confederate Way 77586 (281) 326-9001 AL FRIENDSWOOD Emeritus at Friendswood 1310 Friendswood Drive S 77546 (281) 648-5454 AL AZ, RSP Gardens at Friendswood Lake 1423 West Parkwood Avenue 77546 (281) 648-1044 APT, R Hope Village Home 4 15403 Hope Village Road 77546 (281) 482-7926 RC Trinity Care Senior Living 227 E. Edgewood Drive 77546 (281) 482-9700 AL RSP Village on the Park Friendswood 400 E. Parkwood Drive 77546 (281) 996-8871 APT, R 4 GALVESTON Concord Homes 1027 Tremont 77550 (409) 770-9011 AL, RC HEMPSTEAD Shady Oaks Apartments Limited 506 Ellen Powell Drive 77445 (936) 857-5511 LAPT, R HIGHLANDS Mountbatten House 213 Maple Street 77562 (281) 843-2013 AL, RC RSP HITCHCOCK Tinker Bell’s Gentle Heart 6718 Carver Avenue 77563 (409) 986-9919 RC HOUSTON Always Home Assisted Living 3318 S. Greenpark Dr 77082 (281) 679-1585 RC Atria Westchase 11424 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-7900 AL AZ Autumn Grove Cottage – Copperfield 8524 Copperbrook Drive 77095 (832) 932-7552 AL AZ 4

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Carriage Inn – Conroe 750 Longmire Road 77304 (936) 760-1966 APT, R 4 Chateau Woodlands 327 Tallow Drive 77385 (832) 884-3839 RC Elmcroft at Rivershire 450 N. Rivershire 77304 (936) 788-2626 AL AZ, RSP Havenwood Place Apartments 600 Hickerson 77301 (936) 441-9300 LAPT Heritage Oaks 903 Longmire Road (936) 760-2010 AL AZ, RSP Loving Kindness Assisted Living 635 Pinewood Drive 77301 (281) 323-4676 AL Senior Residences 500 River Point Drive 77304 (936) 756-8643 AL RSP Strake House Assisted Living 1701 Westview Boulevard 77304 (936) 539-5558 AL, RC TeiGoRoc I Personal Care Home 11184 Damico Lane 77306 (936) 231-3127 AL TeiGoRoc II Personal Care Home 11120 FM 1485 77306 (936) 231-3124 AL AZ The Mansions in the Forest 545 FM 1488 77384 (936) 271-5110 APT, R The Ranch Personal Care Home 9297 Wahrenberger 77304 (936) 788-7760 AL RSP CYPRESS Ainsley Courte Assisted Living 15055 N Eldridge Parkway 77429 (281) 374-8002 AL Elite House of Care 18018 Timber Mist Ct 77433 (832) 798-7983 RC DEER PARK The Waterford at Deer Park 201 McDermott Street 77504 (281) 542-9445 R DICKINSON Gracious Living 12425 Pine Oak Drive 77539 (281) 337-9060 RC

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HOUSTON — Continued Autumn Grove Cottage – The Heights 1405 West 24th Street 77008 (713) 489-1309 AL AZ 4 Autumn Leaves of Clear Lake 14225 Crescent Landing Drive 77062 (281) 928-2800 AL AZ, RSP, MC 3, 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Cy-Fair 17801 West Road 77095 Phone unavailable AL AZ, RSP, MC 3, 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Meyerland 4710 W Bellfort St 77035 (855) 845-4270 AL AZ, RSP, MC 3, 4, 5, 6 Bayou Manor 4141 S Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 666-2651 AL Bedford Personal Care Home 11718 Bedford Street 77031 (281) 498-3301 AL RSP Bellerive Apartment 7225 Bellerive 77036 (713) 789-5000 LAPT Belmont Village West University 2929 W Holcombe Blvd 77025 (713) 592-9200 AL Braeburn Gardens 8627 Willow Meadow Drive 77031 (713) 988-1444 RC Braesridge Senior Living Community 11100 Braesridge Drive 77071 (713) 270-8494 APT, R Braeswood Personal Care Home 3519 South Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 666-6545 AL Camden Royal Oaks 11805 Meadowglen 77082 (281) 556-0153 R Emeritus at Champion 17705 Red Oak Drive 77090 (281) 440-0966 AL AZ, RSP Chelsea 3230 W. Little York Rd. 77091 (713) 481-8989 R Clarewood House Inc 7400 Clarewood Dr 77036 (713) 774-5821 AL

Colonial Oaks at Braeswood 7800 N Stadium Drive 77030 (713) 799-8200 AL AZ. MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5 Colonial Oaks at Westchase 11395 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-2900 AL AZ, MC 4 Com For Care 7502 Marinette Dr 77074 (713) 776-9892 RC Commons of Grace Senior Apartment Homes 9110 Tidwell (713) 635-3500 APT Copperfield Estates 16820 West Road 77095 (281) 859-9911 R Cornerstone Gardens 14522 Cornerstone Village Drive 77014 (281) 580-8004 LAPT Cornerstone Village 3133 Cornerstone Park Drive 77014 (866) 730-0070 APT Creekbend Garden 8106 Creekbend Drive 77071 (713) 272-7717 LAPT Cypresswood Estates 15331 Kuykendahl 77090 (281) 580-5333 R Devine Living Centers : 12802 Newbrook Drive 77072 (281) 799-5955 AL AZ, RSP Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Drive 77077 (281) 496-7676 R EdenBrook of Champions 14050 Cutten Road 77069 (281) 866-9898 AL AZ, RSP Elmcroft at Braeswood 2555 S Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 839-8265 AZ, RSP Elmcroft at Cy-Fair 11246 Fallbrook 77065 (281) 890-3174 AL RSP Emeritus at Cy-Fair 11500 Fallbrook Drive 77065 (281) 970-6688 AL AZ, RSP Emeritus at Memorial 1414 Sandy Springs Road 77042 (713) 782-3355 AL AZ, RSP

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Light Heart Memory Care - Hollydale 15015 Holly Dale 77062 (281) 282-9599 RC Limbe House, Inc. 12115 Corona Lane 77277 (281) 983-0045 RC Lovett Manor 2056 Antoine Dr. 77055 (713) 683-6900 APT Lovett Place 808 Lovett Boulevard 77006 (713) 526-2233 AL Loving Care Personal Care Home 2119 Isabella 77004 (713) 521-1082 RC Lyeral Apartment 75 Lyerly 77022 (713) 694-6681 LAPT Magnolia Estates 101 Normandy Road 77015 (713) 455-3333 APT Northvale Village 14422 Cornerstone Village Drive 77014 (281) 880-6144 LAPT Oak Shadows 4801 Allendale 77017 (713) 941-7700 AL RC Oak Tree Manor 14603 Fonmeadow Drive 77035 (713) 729-9288 APT Oleander Commons 12805 Bissonnet 77099 (832) 328-0812 LAPT Orchard Park at Willowbrook 13350 Perry Road 77070 (832) 237-7000 APT, R Orchard Oak Forest 880 W. 34th Street 77018 (713) 871-0063 APT, R Pepper Tree 5950 Antoine 77091 (713) 681-5553 APT, R Quality Living at Beechnut 8302 Beechnut 77036 (281) 499-7050 RC Quality Living at Candle Green 8202 Candle Green Court 77071 (713) 662-9760 RC

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Evening Star Villa 11800 S Glen Drive 77099 (281) 498-7758 R Evergreen Commons 8484 Jason Street 77074 (713) 272-0201 LAPT Goldberg B’nai B’rith Towers 10909 Fondren 77096 (713) 771-2417 R, LAPT Graystone Senior Lifecare 1310 Riverview Circle 77077 (713) 973-8899 AL, RC AZ Hamlin House 1507 Hamlin Valley 77090 (832) 249-7677 AL Heaven’s Gate 15139 Gran Vista 77083 (281) 808-0563 RC AZ Holly Hall Retirement Community 8304 Knight Road 77054 (713) 799-9031 AL R RSP HomeTowne on Bellfort 10888 Huntington Estates Drive 77099 (281) 568-9990 APT Houston Heights Tower 330 W 19th Street 713-862-8058 APT Ideal PC Home Assisted/Assisted Living 15526 Empanada 77083 (281) 568-7927 RC Lakeview Place 8950 Hammerly Boulevard 77080 (713) 984-9003 LAPT Langwick Senior Residences 955 Langwick Dr. 77060 (281) 876-1812 R Larkwood Assisted Living 8910 Marinette Drive 77074 (713) 988-4871 AL Laurel Point 16170 Westpark Drive 77082 (866) 994-6786 LAPT Liberty Island Personal Care Homes 9009 Boone Road 77099 (281) 530-0000 AL Light Heart Memory Care 910 Kings Gate Lane 77258 (281) 282-0770 AL AZ

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HOUSTON — Continued Quality Living at Concho 6829 Concho 77074 (713) 662-9760 RC Quality Living at Greenbriar 2622 Greenbriar 77098 (281) 499-7050 RC Quality Living at Greenpark 3318 Greenpark Street 77082 (713) 662-9760 RC Quality Living at Skyline 9514 Skyline Street 77063 (713) 662-9760 RC Rainbow Village 6100 Corporate 77036 (713) 995-4538 LAPT Rosemont at Clear Lake 14101 Bay Point Court 77062 (281) 461-7600 AL AZ, RSP Rosemont Personal Care Home I 10927 Mayfield Rd 77043 (713) 468-7673 AL St Dominic Village 2401 A Holcombe Blvd 77021 (713) 741-8700 CCRC Silverado Senior Living – Cypresswood 10225 Cypresswood Drive 77070 (281) 955-0880 AL AZ, RSP Spring Branch Care Homes 9619 Truscon Drive 77080 (713) 467-4444 AL, RC AZ, RSP Spring Branch Healthcare Center : 8955 Long Point 77055 (713) 464-7625 AL AZ, RSP Sweet Home Assisted Living 13820 Eagle Pass 77015 (713) 450-3222 AL RSP Tarrytowne Estates 1815 Enclave Parkway 77077 (281) 531-1905 R Telephone Road Apartments 6000 Telephone Road 77087 (713) 645-2131 LAPT The Abbey at Westminster Plaza 2865 Westminister Plaza Drive 77082 (281) 556-6020 AL AZ, RSP

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The Buckingham 8580 Woodway 77063 (713) 660-6552 AL, R, CCRC AZ, RSP, MC, RH 2, 3, 4, 5 The Cottage of Spring Branch 1842 Hollister Road 77080 (713) 461-1500 AZ, RSP The Forum At Memorial Woods 801 N Post Oak Rd 77024 (713) 956-0870 AL The Hallmark Assisted Living – Alzheimer’s Center 4718 Hallmark Dr 77056 (713) 622-6633 AL The Hampton at Cypress Station 303 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (281) 880-7702 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 The Hampton at Pinegate 2121 Pinegate Drive 77008 (713) 861-9952 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Hampton at Post Oak 2929 Post Oak Boulevard 77056 (713) 993-9999 CCRC RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Hampton at Shadow Lake 2835 Shadowbriar Drive 77077 (281) 759-6700 AL RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5 The Hampton at Spring Shadow 9889 Kempwood Dr 77080 (713) 934-8844 AL The Hampton of Tanglewood 505 Bering Drive 77057 (713) 532-1718 AL RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4 The Hampton at Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744 AL, CCRC AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, 4, 5, 6 The Manor at Jersey Village 12400 Castlebridge Dr. 77065 (281) 970-4040 APT, R The Medallion 6262 N. Braeswood 77074 (713) 778-5777 AL, R The Mission Home Personal Care 7603 Aimua Court 77083 (832) 618-7348 AL The Orchard at Garden Oaks 880 West 34th 77018 (713) 861-3800 R The Orchard at Westchase 10801 Westpark Dr. 77042 (713) 334-7500 APT, R

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Woodland Christian Towers 600 E Tidwell Road 77022 (713) 692-2439 R Zimac Care Center 9898 Bissonnet Street 77036 (713) 272-7004 RC HUMBLE Autumn Grove Cottage – Humble 5500 Atascocita Rd 77346 (281) 622-4861 AL AZ 4 Compassionate Home Care 8426 Opalwood Lane 77338 (281) 540-2258 AL AZ, RSP Knightsbridge Apartments 3455 FM 1960 Rd. West 77338 (832) 644-1284 APT Loving Care Personal Care Home 20011 Foxwood Forest Blvd 77338 (281) 446-6683 RC Sierra Meadows 9835 N. Sam Houston Parkway East 77396 (281) 441-3999 APT, R Wentworth Senior Apartments 19030 Timber Forest Drive 77346 (281) 540-3373 APT, R HUNTSVILLE Carriage Inn – Huntsville 2805 Lake Road 77340 (936) 295-0600 AL, APT, R HH 4 The Lexington Center 679 I-45 South 77340 (936) 295-4488 AL RSP JACINTO Big Bass Resort 9701 Market Street 77029 (713) 675-8800 APT, R KATY Autumn Grove Cottage – Katy 21803 Oak Park Trails Drive 77450 (281) 346-3045 AL AZ 4 Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 392-2800 APT, R 4 Cinco Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 3206 South Fry Boulevard 77450 (281) 599-3334 AZ, RSP Colonial Oaks of Katy 21601 Provincial Boulevard 77450 (281) 578-2222 AL AZ, MC, TS 4, 5, 6

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The Park at Bellaire 6333 Chimney Rock 77081 (713) 830-5400 R The Terrace at Champions 14050 Cutten Rd. 77069 (281) 866-9898 AL AZ The Terrace at Memorial City 11900 Barryknoll 77024 (713) 932-0400 APT, R RSP, TS, HH, RH 4, 6 The Terrace at Spring Shadows Place 10100 Kempwood 77080 (713) 462-6444 APT, R TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 6 The Terrace at West University 5151 Buffalo Speedway 77005 (713) 432-7777 R TS, HH, RH 4 The Terrace at Willowbrook 7575 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 588-0800 R TS, HH, RH, PS 4 The Village of Meyerland 4141 North Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 665-4141 AL RSP, MS, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Village of Tanglewood 1600 Augusta Drive 77057 (713) 977-1400 R TS, HH 4 Tiff’s Tender Care 3803 Carlson Lane 77047 (713) 733-5607 RC Tranquility Personal Care Homes 9006 Poco 77080 (713)-783-2404 RC AZ,, RSP Treemont Retirement Community 2501 Westerland Dr 77063 (713) 783-6820 CCRC University Place 7480 Beechnut 77074 (713) 541-2900 R Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Boulevard 77065 (281) 970-7979 APT, R 4 Villas on Winkler 8625 Winkler Dr. 77017 (713) 910-7774 APT, LAPT TS 4, 6 West Oaks Village 15025 Caseta Drive 77082 (281) 531-4406 LAPT, R Westbrae Court : 10680 Westbrae Parkway 77031 (713) 541-9991 R, RC RSP

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KATY — Continued Comfy Home 21819 Hollow Field Lane 77450 (281) 277-2847 AL, RC Elder Care of America 2910 Commercial Ctr Boulevard #103 77494 (281) 796-9898 RC Evergreen Cottages 21715 Bridgewater Village Dr 77449 (713) 289-9340 AL AZ Heritage Grand at Cinco Ranch 5027 S. Bend Park Court 77494 (281) 395-0444 R Providence Place 20300 Saums Road 77449 (281) 647-6470 APT Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch : 21939 Cinco Ranch Boulevard 77450 (281) 240-0500 AL AZ, RSP The Grand Parkway 22777 Franz Road 77449 (281) 395-0555 R The Solana at Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Boulevard 77494 (281) 644-0003 AL, R The Villa 26110 Willow Colony Lane 77494 (281) 395-0139 AL RSP The Villas at Park Grove 600 Park Grove 77450 (281) 398-1411 APT Trebah Village 19501 West Little York Rd 77449 (877) 440-4647 APT Tuscany Living Villas Katy 28019 Norfolk Trail Lane (832) 361-4064 AL RSP KEMAH Lake Haven Apartments 1051 Columbia Memorial 77565 (281) 538-5559 APT, R KINGWOOD Atria Kingwood 2401 Green Oak Drive 77339 (281) 359-8959 AL AZ, RSP Compassionate Home Care #2 911 Southern Hills Road 77339 (281) 312-4208 AL AZ, RSP

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Cypress Woods 2755 Chessnut Ridge Road 77339 (281) 973-4771 R EdenTerrace of Kingwood 919 Rockmead 77339 (281) 359-8800 AL, R AZ, RSP Kingwood Senior Village 435 Northpines Drive 77365 (281) 548-2500 R APT Liberty Health Care Center : 1206 North Travis (936) 336-7247 AZ Rosemont Assisted Living 6450 Kings Parkway 77346 (281) 812-4099 AL AZ Silverado Senior Living – Kingwood 22955 Eastex Freeway 77339 (281) 312-2526 AL AZ The Terrace at Kingwood 3929 Rockmead Dr. (888) 436-8806 R Westminster House at Kingwood Village : 2807 Kings Crossing Drive 77345 (281) 361-7557 R LA MARQUE Laurel House 1109 Holly Street 77868 (409) 935-2125 AL, RC RSP Mildred House, Inc. Personal Care 1515 4th Avenue 77568 (409) 933-1219 AL, RC AZ, RSP LA PORTE Parson’s House 8772 Fairmont Parkway 77571 (281) 478-0000 AL, R LAKE JACKSON Carriage Inn Lake Jackson 130 Lake Road 77566 (979) 285-0300 APT, R 4 Elmcroft at Lake Jackson 206 Oak Drive South 77566 (979) 297-5577 AL RSP Lake Jackson Manor 120 Garland Drive 77566 (979) 297-2500 APT, R Plantation Villas Community 202 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-9584 R

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Quality Personal Care Home 543 Dalewood Drive 77489 (281) 438-9231 AL MONTGOMERY Silver Hills Assisted Living 23164 Landrum Village 77316 (936) 597-7377 AL, RC AZ, RSP NASSAU BAY Aloha Estates Personal Care Home Prince William Drive 77058 (281) 549-4098 RC NEEDVILLE Reliable Oaks 11750 Padon Road 77461 (832) 282-7363 AL PASADENA Bayshore Towers Apartments 3219 Burke Road 77504 (713) 947-0754 APT, R Colonial Oaks at Vista 4004 Vista Road 77504 (713) 941-4663 AL AZ, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5 Heritage House, LLC 3910 Fairmont Parkway 77504 (281) 998-8786 AL Parkway Senior Apartments 3663 Fairmont Parkway 77504 (281) 487-9900 APT, LAPT 4 Pine Tree Assisted Living 5128 Pine Avenue 77503 (281) 487-3113 AL AZ, RSP PEARLAND Autumn Grove Cottage – Pearland 3403 Southfork Parkway 77578 (281) 742-0655 AL AZ 4 Autumn Leaves of Pearland 11200 Discovery Bay Drive 77584 (713) 436-3941 AL AZ, RSP, MC 3, 4, 5, 6 Colonial Oaks Pearland 2940 Cullen Parkway 77584 (281) 997-2500 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Regal Estates Personal Care Home II 3204 Regal Oaks Drive 77581 (281) 485-2099 RC Serenity Homes 12623 Bethany Bay Drive 77584 (713) 436-4444 RC The Hampton at Pearland 2121 Scarsdale Boulevard 77581 (281) 464-8740 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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LEAGUE CITY Regal Estates Assisted Living and Retirement 500 Enterprise Avenue 77573 (281) 538-5993 AL, R RSP, TS 4 The Cottages at Clear Lake I and II 450 Landing Boulevard 77573 (281) 316-4281 AL AZ, RSP MAGNOLIA Llewellyn’s Magnolia Place 8912 West Lane 77354 (281) 356-3684 AL AZ, RSP MANVEL Autumn Grove Cottage 3403 Southfork Parkway 77578 (281) 220-0882 AL AZ Manvel Assisted Living 8903 Harvest Acres 77578 (281) 756-8097 AL MEADOWS PLACE Meadows Place Senior Village 12221 South Kirkwood 77477 (281) 240-1932 LAPT, R The Hampton at Meadows Place 11919 W Airport Boulevard 77477 (281) 240-1707 AL AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH 4, 5, 6 MISSOURI CITY Autumn Leaves of Riverstone 20313 South University Boulevard 77459 (281) 778-2881 AL AZ, RSP, MC 3, 4, 5, 6 Burnett’s Home 15718 Noblebriar Court 77489 (281) 416-9588 RC HomeTowne at Missouri City 10014 S. Sam Houston Pkwy 77071 (713) 776-2100 APT Optimum Personal Care 2021 FM 1092 77459 (281) 565-4144 RC Oyster Creek Manor 3505 FM 1092 77459 (281) 261-1217 AL AZ, RSP Plantation at Quail Valley 2815 Cypress Point 77459 (281) 208-4470 R Plantation Personal Care Home 4118 Knight Road 77459 (281) 431-0994 AL, RC RSP Quality Living at Murphy Road 2029 Murphy Road 77459 (281) 499-7050 RC

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Trinity Oaks of Pearland 3033 Pearland Parkway 77581 (281) 997-8880 AL, APT, R Villages of Towne Lake 4055 Village Drive/7918 Broadway 106 77581 (281) 997-5533 APT RICHMOND A Nurse’s Place 5918 Grande Gables Drive 77469 (281) 232-9407 RC Agape Heritage Home 1911 Grand Willow Lane 77469 (713) 562-5363 RC Brazos Bend Villa 2020 Rocky Falls Road 77469 (281) 342-5252 APT Comfy Home, Inc. 7214 Wooded Lake Lane 77407 (281) 238-8040 RC Faith Personal Care Home 3718 Lake Edinburg Lane 77469 (281) 762-3381 AL, RC AZ Supreme Personal Care Home 7302 Chase Grove Lane 77469 (281) 239-2404 RC ROSENBERG Cambridge Square Retirement Center 2700 Ave N 77471 (281) 344-8444 AL Kings Arms Apartments 1317 Mahlmann Street 77471 (281) 342-7112 APT ROSHARON Three D Management Inc. 12811 Pleasant Valley Drive 77583 (281) 369-2067 AL SANTA FE Heritage Crossing 12402 11th Street 77510 (409) 925-3838 R Perfect Solution 4607 Main Street 77510 (409) 927-8600 AL RC SEABROOK Spirit of Texas Paddlewheeler 3101 Nasa Parkway 77586 (832) 864-4003 AL

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SPRING Atria Cypresswood 6611 Cypresswood Dr 77379 (281) 370-5444 AL Autumn Grove Cottage – Champions 8733 Eastloch Drive 77379 (281) 231-8665 AL AZ 4 Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood 6327 Cypresswood Dr. 77379 (281) 374-1750 AL AZ, RSP, MC 3, 4, 5, 6 Grace Memory Care 25610 Oakhurst Dr 77386 (832)677-2901 RC Loving Care Personal Care Home 23027 Berry Pines Blvd 77373 (281) 355-0789 RC Paradise Springs 5600 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 205-4166 R The Village At Gleannloch Farms 9505 Northpoint Blvd 77379 (281) 430-4900 AL, R STAFFORD Jordan House Personal Care 12014 Southmeadow Drive 77477 (281) 240-4332 RC SUGAR LAND A Country Place Residential Care Home 13909 Skyview Drive 77478 (281) 787-6791 RC Atria Sugar Land 1401 Soldiers Field Drive 77479 (281) 494-4200 AL RSP Barton House at Sugar Land 3060 Edgewater Drive 77478 (281) 313-2500 AL AZ Colonial Oaks First Colony 13825 Lexington Boulevard 77478 (281) 277-0900 AL AZ, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS, RSP 4, 5, 6 Emeritus at Sugar Land 151 Commerce Green Boulevard 77478 (281) 491-6257 AL AZ, RSP Greatwood Retirement & Assisted Living 7001 Riverbrook 77479 (281) 343-8400 AL, R Home Sweet Home Residential Care Facility 13218 Nantucket Drive 77478 (281) 704-1164 RC

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The Village at the Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Drive 77380 (281) 292-4600 CCRC MC, TS 4, 5, 6 TOMBALL Harvest Home Inc 520 Baker Dr 77375 (281) 357-5775 AL Helping Hand Personal Care Home 14331 Alice Rd 77375 (281) 357-0968 AL Home Towne at Tomball 2627 S. Cherry Street 77375 (281) 516-3993 R Inwood Crossing 808 Inwood Street 77375 (281) 475-0161 AL AZ, RSP Serenity’s Haven 8727 Seber Lane 77375 (281) 732-6937 AL RSP The Heritage 1221 Graham Drive 77375 (281) 401-5400 RSP VICTORIA Elmcroft at Victoria 411 East Larkspur 77904 (361) 576-0444 AL AZ, RSP WEBSTER Baybrook Park 500 W. Texas Avenue 77598 (281) 332-6262 LAPT, R The Terrace at Clear Lake 780 West Bay Area Boulevard 77598 (281) 316-9055 R RSP, TS, HH, RH 4 WEST COLUMBIA Brooks Manor Apartments 444 Jefferson Street 77486 (979) 345-5557 APT, R WHARTON Elmcroft at Briar Lane : 1930 Briar Lane 77488 (979) 532-5800 AL RSP

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Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 221 Seventh Street 77478 (281) 277-1221 AL AZ, RSP The Terrace at First Colony 16900 Lexington Boulevard 77479 (281) 903-2000 R TS, HH, PS 4 SWEENEY The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. Second Street 77480 (979) 548-1524 AL TEXAS CITY Elmcroft at the Mainland 1901 North Amburn Road 77591 (409) 935-6620 AL AZ, RSP Gamble’s Personal Touch Care Home 501 North Amburn Road 77591 (409) 935-5655 RC HRA Village 905 Highway 3N 77591 (409) 935-4335 RC Morningstar Villas 3505 Magnolia Street 77590 (409) 945-0400 R The Wood Group 5825 E F Lowry Expressway 77591 (409) 935-4629 RC THE WOODLANDS Autumn Grove Cottage – The Woodlands 5000 W Alden Bridge Dr 77382 (281) 400-1814 AL AZ 4 Autumn Leaves Of The Woodlands 10700 Montfair Boulevard 77382 (832)764-5324 AL AZ, RSP, MC 3, 4, 5, 6 Grace Memory Care Inc 25914 Oakridge Dr 77380 (281) 419-9721 AL, RC Oak Haven 19445 David Memorial Dr. 77385 (281) 363-4941 APT, R Silverado Senior Living The Woodlands 7950 Baybranch Dr 77382 (281) 681-8000 AL Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care at The Woodlands 1730 Woodstead Ct 77380 (281) 681-9900 AL AZ, RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 The Forum at The Woodlands 5055 West Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 367-3170 AL, R AZ, RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

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HOUSTON AREA Brazosview Healthcare Center 2127 Preston Street Richmond, TX 77469 281-342-2801 fax 281-342-2732

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Cypresswood Health and Rehabilitation Center 10851 Crescent Moon Drive Houston, TX 77064 281-955-4100 fax 281-955-4188 First Colony Health and Rehabilitation Center* 4710 Lexington Blvd Missouri City, TX 77459 281-499-4710 fax 281-499-9399 Jacinto City Heathcare Center* 1405 Holland Street Houston, TX 77029 713-455-1744 fax 713-455-3778 Memorial City Health and Rehab 1341 Blalock Road Houston, TX 77055 713-468-7821 fax 713-827-0983

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

Faith Memorial Nursing Home* 811 Garner Road Pasadena, TX 77502 713-473-8573 fax 713-473-0991

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

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

Westchase Health and Rehabilitation Center 8820 Town Park Drive Houston, TX 77036 713-777-7241 fax 713-777-5682 Woodwind Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center* 7215 Windfern Road Houston, TX 77040 713-466-8933 fax 713-849-3560 SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Bay Villa Healthcare Center 1800 13th Street Bay City, TX 77414 979-245-6327 fax 979-245-0164

Northwest Health and Rehabilitation Center 17600 Cali Drive Houston, TX 77090 281-440-9000 fax 281-440-7536

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Pasadena Care Center 4006 Vista Road Pasadena, TX 77504 713-943-1592 fax 713-947-7955 Pine Arbor 705 FM 418 West Silsbee, TX 77656 409-385-0033 fax 409-385-8116 Sweeny House* 109 N. McKinney Street Sweeny, TX 77480 979-548-3383 fax 979-548-4701 Winchester Lodge Healthcare Center* 1112 Smith Drive Alvin, TX 77511 281-331-6125 fax 281-331-2363

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

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ALVIN Laurel Court 3830 Mustang Road 77511 (281) 824-0070 A=125 B=125 C=0

Map #1 AZ, NRH, RSP

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

Map #141

ANGLETON Country Village Care & Country Village Assisted Living 721 West Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281 Map #2 NRH, RSP A=135 B=135 C=97 Cypress Woods Care Center 135 1/2 Hospital Drive 77515 (979) 849-8221 A=105 B=105 C=97

Map #3 NRH, RSP

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

Map #4 NRH

Matagorda House 700 12th Street 77414 (979) 245-7800 A=120 B=120 C=88

Map #5 AZ, NRH

Matagorda Nursing and Rehab Center 4521 Avenue F 77414 (979) 245-7369 A=100 B=100 C=0

Map #6 NRH

BAYTOWN Allenbrook Healthcare Center 4109 Allenbrook Drive 77521 (281) 422-3546 Map #7 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 A=120 B=0 C=0 Cedar Bayou 2000 West Baker Road 77521 (281) 427-9120 A=125 B=125 C=0

Map #8 NRH, RSP

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

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

Map #11 NRH

The Rehab & Healthcare Center at Baytown 3921 North Main Street 77521 (281) 422-9541 Map #12 NRH, RSP A=120 B=105 C=47 Bellaire Brighton Gardens of Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Boulevard 77401 (713) 665-3888 A=46 B=6 C=0

Map #13 NRH, RSP

Brookshire The Oaks at Brookshire 710 Hwy 359 South 77423 (281) 375-5272 B=134

Map #14 NRH

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

Map #15 NRH

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

Map #16 AZ, NRH, RSP

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility

Columbus Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation 103 Sweetbriar Lane 78934 (979) 732-5716 Map #17 AZ, NRH, RSP A=129 B=100 C=0 River Oaks Healthcare Center 300 North Street 78934 (979) 732-2347 A=137 B=137 C=137 TruCare Living Centers 1511 Montezuma Street 78934 (979) 733-0500 A=104 B=104 C=0 CONROE Conroe Healthcare Center 2019 Frazier Street 77301 (936) 441-2120 A=108 B=108 C=0

Map #18 AZ, NRH, RSP

Map #19 NRH

Map #20 NRH, RSP

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SRG LISTINGS Skilled Nursing Facilities CONROE – Continued Park Manor of Conroe 1600 Grand Lake Drive 77304 (936) 441-8266 A=125 B=125 C=0 Woodland Manor Nursing Home 99 Rigby Owen Road 77304 (936) 756-1240 A=150 B=150 C=150

Map #21 NRH, RSP

Map #22 AZ, NRH, RSP

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

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

DEER PARK San Jacinto Manor 206 West P Street 77504 (281) 497-8471 A=96 B=96 C=96 FRIENDSWOOD Friendship Haven 1500 Sunset Drive 77546 (281) 992-4300 A=150 B=150 C=0 Friendswood Healthcare Center 213 Heritage Drive 77546 (281) 993-5129 A=102 B=102 C=0 GALVESTON Gulf Healthcare Center 3702 Cove View Boulevard 77554 (409) 740-7330 A=150 B=135 C=145 NRH, RSP, HS, PS

(Medicare only) Map #24 NRH

Map #25 AZ, NRH, RSP

Map #26

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

Meridian/Galveston 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (Private Pay only) (409) 763-6437 Map #28 AZ, NRH, RSP A=164 B=131 C=131 Turner Geriatric Center 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (409) 621-1644 A=164 B=131 C=131

Map #29 AZ, NRH

HEMPSTEAD Autumn Care Retirement Center of Hempstead 1111 San Antonio St 77445 (979) 826-3439 Map #9 A=0 B=0 C=0 HOUSTON All Seasons Mission Care Centers 6150 S Loop E 77087 (713) 643-2628 A=120 B=120 C=0 Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehab 7514 Kingsley 77087 (713) 644-8393 A=169 B=169 C=60

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

Map #32 AZ, NRH, RSP

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

Map #35 AZ, NRH, RSP

Clarewood House Extended Care Center 7400 Clarewood Drive 77036 (Medicare only) (713) 774-5821 Map #36 NRH B=60 Clear Brook Crossing Rehab. & Healthcare Center 10800 Flora Mae Meadows Road 77089 (832) 677-1729 Map #146 A=126 B=126 C=126 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1 ,2, 3, 4, 5 Courtyard Convalescent Center 7499 Stanwick Drive 77087 (713) 644-8048 A=120 B=102 C=10

Map #37 NRH, AZ, RSP

Cypresswood Health & Rehab Center 10851 Crescent Moon Drive 77064 (281) 955-4100 Map #38 A=202 B=202 C=202 MC, NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence 7887 Cambridge Street 77054 (Medicare only) (713) 796-2777 Map #39 AZ, NRH, RSP A=120 B=30 C=0 Grace Care Center of Cypress 9602 Huffmeister Road 77095 (281) 463-9001 A=125 B=125 C=0

Map #40

Heartland Healthcare Center of West Houston 2939 Woodland Park Drive 77082 (Medicare only) (281) 870-9100 Map #41 AZ, NRH A=120 B=27 C=0 Heartland Healthcare Center of Willowbrook 13631 Ardfield Drive 77070 (Medicare only) (281) 955-9572 Map #42 RSP A=120 B=77 C=0

Map #30 AZ, NRH, RSP

Highland Park Care Center 2714 Morrison Street 77009 (713) 862-1616 A=64 B=64 C=0

Map #43 NRH

Map #31 NRH, RSP

Houston Nursing and Rehab 4225 Denmark Road 77016 (713) 631-0200 A=83 B=83 C=0

Map #44 NRH, RSP

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Jacinto City Healthcare Center 1405 Holland Avenue 77029 (713) 455-1744 A=148 B=148 C=148 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS

Map #45 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehab 15880 Wallisville Road 77049 (281) 457-6462 A=125 B=125 C=0

Map #46 NRH

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

Map #47 NRH

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

Map #145 NRH, RSP

Legend Oaks Cyfair/Copperfield 7107 Queenston Boulevard 77095 (281) 463-7333 A=124 B=124 C=124

Map #144 NRH, RSP

Lexington Place Health Care Center 1737 North Loop West 77008 (713) 869-5551 Map #48 AZ, NRH, RSP A=200 B=200 C=0 Manda Ann Convalescent Home, Inc. 7441 Coffee Street 77033 (Medicaid only) (713) 733-9471 Map #49 NRH, RSP A=100 B=100 C=100 ManorCare Health Services of Sharpview 7505 Bellerive Drive 77036 (713) 774-9611 Map #50 NRH, RSP A=105 B=105 C=0 Memorial Hermann University Place 7480 Beechnut Street 77074 (Medicare only) (713) 541-2900 Map #51 NRH A=60 B=16 C=0 Memorial Senior Services Nursing Center 7600 Beechnut Street 77074 (713) 456-5870 Map #52 NRH B=43 (Medicare only) Mission Care 6150 South Loop E 77087 (713) 643-2628 A=120 B=120 C=0

Map #53 AZ, NRH

New Era Nursing & Rehab 3510 Sherman Street 77003 (713) 224-5344 Bed Count Info Unavailable

Map #54 NRH, RSP

Northwest Health and Rehabilitation Center 17600 Cali Drive 77090 (281) 440-9000 Map #55 AZ, NRH, RSP B=148 Park Manor of Cy-Fair 11001 Crescent Moon Drive 77064 (281) 477-8877 A=120 B=120 C=0

Map #56 NRH, RSP

Park Manor of Cypress Station 420 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (832) 249-6500 A=125 B=125 C=0

Map #57 NRH

Park Manor at South Belt 11902 Resource Parkway 77089 (281) 922-6802 A=120 B=120 C=0

Map #58 NRH

Park Manor at Westchase 11910 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 497-2838 A=125 B=125 C=0

Map #59 AZ, NRH, RSP

Parkway Place 1321 Park Bayou Drive 77077 (281) 556-9200 A=60 B=28 C=8

Map #60 AZ, NRH, RSP

St. Dominic Village 2401 Holcombe Boulevard 77021 (713) 741-8700 A=158 B=120 C=120

Map #65 A, NRH

Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services 6200 N Braeswood Boulevard 77074 (713) 778-5700 Map #61 AZ, NRH, RSP A=290 B=290 C=290 Silver Springs Healthcare Center 12350 Wood Bayou Drive 77013 (713) 453-0446 B=150

Map #62 AZ, NRH, RSP

Spring Branch Healthcare Center 8655 Long Point Road 77055 (713) 464-7625 Map #63 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 A=106 B=102 C=106 Spring Branch Transitional Care Center 1615 Hillendahl Road 77055 (Medicaid only) (713) 365-0561 Map #64 AZ, NRH, RSP A=106 B=106 C=106 Stoneybrook Healthcare Center 2808 Stoney Brook Drive 77063 (713) 782-4355 A=112 B=112 C=0 The Concierge 2310 South Eldridge 77077 (281) 558-3900 A=106 B=5 C=0

Map #66 NRH

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

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(Medicare only) Map #67 NRH

The Forum at Memorial Woods 77 N Post Oak Road 77024 (Medicare only) (713) 956-0870 Map #68 AZ, NRH A=96 B=12 C=0 The Hallmark 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633 A=32

(Private Pay only) Map #69 AZ

The Hampton Healthcare Center at Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744 Map #70 AZ A=98 B=98

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SRG LISTINGS Skilled Nursing Facilities HOUSTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Continued The Plaza at the Buckingham 8580 Woodway Drive 77063 (713) 979-3777 Map #71 A=60 B=60 C=0 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 2, 3, 4, 5

HUMBLE Deerbrook Skilled Nursing & Rehab 9250 Humble Westfield Road 77338 (281) 446-5160 Map #147 AZ, NRH, RSP A=120 B=120 C=120

The Solera 2101 Greenhouse Rd. 77084 (713) 417-3050 A=112 B=112 C=16

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

Map #142 NRH

The Village Health Care Center 1341 Blalock Road 77055 (713) 468-7821 A= 240 B=240

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

The Vosswood Nursing Center 815 South Voss Road 77057 (713) 827-0883 A=224 B=78 C=0

Map #72 AZ, NRH, RSP (Medicare only) Map #73 NRH, RSP

The Westbury Place 5201 S. Willow Drive 77035 (713) 721-0297 A=148 B=148 C=0

Map #74 AZ, NRH, RSP

Treemont Retirement Community 2501Westerland Drive 77063 (Medicare only) (713) 783-4100 Map #75 NRH, RSP A=54 B=54 C=0 Villa Toscana Skilled Nursing & Rehab 15015 Cypress Woods Medical Drive 77014 (281) 586-6088 Map #76 NRH 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 A=120 B=120 C=43 West Janisch Healthcare Center 617 W. Janisch Road 77018 (713) 696-9093 A=116 B=116 C=0

Map #77 AZ, NRH, RSP

West Oaks Rehab & Healthcare Center 3625 Green Crest 77082 (281) 558-1166 Map #78 NRH, RSP A=120 B=120 C=0 Westchase Health and Rehab 8820 Town Park Drive 77036 (713) 777-7241 A=180 B=180 C=0

Map #79 AZ, NRH, RSP

Westwood Rehab & Healthcare Center 8702 South Course Drive 77099 (832) 275-1255 Map #80 NRH, RSP A=125 B=125 C=0 Winterhaven Healthcare Center 6534 Stuebner Airline Road 77091 (713) 692-5137 B=160

Map #81 NRH, RSP

Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation 8810 Long Point Road 77055 (713) 468-7833 Map #82 NRH, RSP A=174 B=174 C=0 Woodwind Lakes Health Care and Rehab Ctr. 7215 Windfern Road 77040 (713) 466-8933 Map #83 A=180 B=180 C=180 NRH, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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

Map #85 NRH

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

Map #86 NRH

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

Map #88 NRH

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

Map #89 NRH

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

Map #91 AZ, NRH, RSP

Oakmont Nursing and Rehab Center 1525 Tull Drive 77449 (281) 578-1600 A=130 B=130 C=0

Map #92 NRH, RSP

Spanish Meadows 1480 Katy Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 394-0088 A=125 B=125 C=0

Map #93 NRH

The Grace Care Center of Katy 23553 W Fernhurst Drive 77494 (281) 394-1300 A=130 B=130 C=75

Map #94 AZ, NRH

KINGWOOD Regent Care of Kingwood 23775 Kingwood Place 77339 (281) 318-2600 A=194 B=194 C=0

Map #95 NRH

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Lake Jackson Healthcare Center 413 Garland Drive 77566 (979) 297-3266 A=120 B=120 C=0 Oak Village Healthcare 204 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-0425 A=74 B=8 C=8 LA MARQUE Bayou Pines Care Center 4905 Fleming Street 77568 (409) 938-8282 A=120 B=120 C=120 LA PORTE La Porte Healthcare Center 208 South Utah Street 77571 (281) 471-1810 A=58 B=56 C=0

Map #96 NRH, RSP

Map #97 AZ, NRH, RSP

Map #98 NRH

(Medicaid only) Map #99 NRH, RSP

Map #100 AZ, NRH, RSP

LEAGUE CITY Baywind Village Convalescent Center 411 Alabama Avenue 77573 (281) 332-9588 Map #101 A=113 B=113 C=113 NRH, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Harborview Care Center (Ventilator facility) 300 Enterprise Avenue 77573 (281) 334-4243 Map #102 NRH, RSP B=217 Regent Care Center 2620 West Walker Street 77573 (281) 309-5444 Bed Count Info Unavailable

Map #103 NRH

MISSOURI CITY First Colony Health and Rehab Center 4710 Lexington Boulevard 77459 (281) 499-4710 Map #104 AZ, NRH B=150 Park Manor at Quail Valley 2350 FM 1092 77459 (281) 499-9333 A=125 B=125 C=0 NEEDVILLE S P J S T Rest Home No. 2 8611 Main Street 77461 (979) 793-4256 A=74 B=74 C=74 PALACIOS Palacios Healthcare Center 1414 Fourth Street 77465 (361) 972-2542 A=102 B=78 C=0

Map #105 AZ, NRH, RSP

(Medicaid only) Map #106 NRH, RSP

Map #107 NRH, RSP

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

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

Map #108 AZ, NRH, RSP

Paramount Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 3434 Watters Street 77504 (713) 941-9155 Map #109 AZ, NRH, RSP A=125 B=125 C=0 Pasadena Care Center 4006 Vista Road 77504 (713) 943-1592 Map #110 A=116 B=116 C=116 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Courtyards at Pasadena 4048 Red Bluff 77503 (713) 477-7877 B=196

Map #111 AZ, NRH

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

Map #112 AZ, NRH

PEARLAND The Colonnades at Reflection Bay 12001 Shadow Creek Parkway 77584 (713) 434-3800 Map #113 A= 180 B= 180 C= O N, RSP Tuscany Village 2750 Miller Ranch Road 77584 (713) 770-5300 A=108 B=108 C=0

Map #114 NRH

Windsong Village Nursing & Rehab 3400 East Walnut Street 77581 (281) 485-2776 A=138 B=138 C=114

Map #115 NRH, RSP

RICHMOND Brazosview Health Care Center 2127 Preston Street 77469 (281) 342-2801 Map #116 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 A=56 B=56 C=56 Cambridge Square Geriatric Center 1106 Golfview Drive 77469 (281) 344-9191 A=118 B=112 C=92 Richmond Health Care Center 705 Jackson Street 77469 (281) 238-8006 A=99 B=92 C=92

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

LAKE JACKSON Brazosport Transitional Care 100 Medical Drive 77566 (979) 297-4411 B=16

Map #117 NRH, RSP

(Medicaid only) Map #118 NRH

Rosenberg Fort Bend Healthcare Center 3010 Bamore Road 77471 (281) 342-2142 A=56 B=56 C=0

Map #119 NRH, RSP

Rosenberg Health & Rehab Center 1419 Mahlmann Street 77471 (281) 342-0065 A=142 B=124 C=0

Map #120 NRH

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SRG LISTINGS Skilled Nursing Facilities Sugar Land Sugar Land Healthcare Center 333 Matlage Way 77478 (281) 491-2226 A=150 B=150 C=0

Map #121 NRH

SWEENEY Sweeny House 109 North McKinney 77480 (979) 548-3383 Map #122 A=94 B=88 C=88 MC, NRH, RSP, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 TEXAS CITY Ashton Parke Care Center 210 Gulf Freeway 77591 (409) 935-0300 B=100

Map #123 NRH

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Bay Oaks Healthcare Center 424 Tarpey Road 77591 (409) 938-8431 A=120 B=109 C=0

Map #124 AZ, NRH, RSP

Gulf Healthcare Center 1720 North Logan Street 77590 (409) 943-4914 Map #125 A=150 B=135 C=145 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Mainland Medical Center 6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy 77591 (Medicare only) (409) 938-5000 Map #126 NRH A=22 B=22 C=0 Oceanview Transitional Care Center 519 9th Avenue North 77590 (409) 949-9499 Map #127 AZ, NRH, RSP A=134 B=83 C=70 Seabreeze Care Center 6602 Memorial Drive 77591 (409) 935-2451 A=107 B=107 C=107

The Heritage 1221 Graham Drive 77375 (281) 401-5400 Bed Count Info Unavailable

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Tomball Nursing Center 815 N. Peach Street 77375 (281) 351-5443 Map #135 A=126 B=126 C=126 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 WEBSTER Manor Care Health Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Webster 750 North Texas Avenue 77598 (281) 332-3496 Map #136 AZ, NRH, RSP A=113 B=101 C= 66 Regency Village 409 West Greene Street 77598 (281) 332-4738 A=122 B=120 C=0

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The Point Rehabilitation and HCC 17231 Mill Forest Road 77598 (281) 488-5224 Map #138 AZ, NRH, RSP A=120 B=98 C=48 Wharton Avalon Place 1405 Valhalla Drive 77488 (979) 532-1244 Map #139 A=120 B=120 C=100 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Wharton Nursing and Rehab Center 1220 Sunny Lane 77488 (979) 532-5020 A=120 B=120 C=0

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(Medicaid only) Map #128 AZ, NRH, RSP

THE WOODLANDS Regent Care Center of The Woodlands 10450 Gosling Road 77381 (281) 296-9234 Map #129 NRH B=156 The Woodlands Healthcare Center 4650 S. Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 363-3535 B=214

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TOMBALL Grace Care Center at Northpointe 11830 Northpointe Boulevard 77377 (281) 205-9400 A=125 B=0 C=125

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Lawrence Street Healthcare Center 615 Lawrence Street 77375 (281) 357-4516 A=150 B=150 C=0

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Park Manor of Tomball 250 School Street 77375 (281) 516-7929 B=125

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Green Acres of Center 501 Timpson Street Center, TX 75935 T 936-598-2483 ~ F 936-598-6403

Beechnut Manor 12777 Beechnut Street Houston, TX 77072 T 281-879-8040 ~ F 281-879-9066

Green Acres of Huntsville 1302 Nottingham Street Huntsville, TX 77340 T 936-295-6313 ~ F 936-295-8112

Fair Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 701 Fair Park Drive Henderson, TX 75654 T 903-657-6506 ~ F 903-655-8578

Humble Healthcare Center 93 Isaacks Road Humble, TX 77338 T 281-446-7159 ~ F 281-548-1594

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3434 Watters Street | Pasadena

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“Can’t say enough about your staff from start to finish. They made it a truly wonderful experience. The care that I received during my stay was truly exceptional. Thank you for all you did to get me back on my feet again.” Beth K, age 79 “A nursing home was the last place I wanted to end up after my hospital stay but you folks were great; I will tell you it changed my opinion of what a nursing home is. Thanks for helping to get me strong again.” Victor S, age 64

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Windsong Village has been leading the way in long term care and rehabilitation for over thirty years. Windsong is a family owned and operated facility that focuses on the individualized treatments for each resident. Our services include a comprehensive in-house therapy team, wound care, pain management, IV Therapy, and Respite care. Call us today for more information, or to schedule a tour with our admissions coordinator.

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BayWind Village Phone: (281) 332-9588 • Fax: (281) 316-2715 League City TX 77573 • 411 Alabama www.baywindvillagecare.net Chris Barcelo, Administrator BayWind Village is a privately owned and operated skilled nursing center, specializing in individualized rehabilitation programs and 24 hour care. Our rehab unit features a separate entrance, dining room, fifteen private suites, and complete therapy team. For kind, compassionate care, call BayWind Village!

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Cantex Continuing Care Network is a provider of post acute health services, including round-the-clock nursing and comprehensive rehabilitation. Unlike traditional nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Cantex embraces patients’ spirited independence, offering high quality services to meet their evolving needs, and enabling them to carry on in style. Each Cantex location is designed to support your complete recovery. Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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CEDAR BAYOU Phone: (281) 427-9120 • Fax: (281) 427-4262 Baytown TX 77521 • 2000 West Baker Rd

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Cedar Bayou provides skilled nursing care with a personal touch. We admit patients 7 days a week and on the day of admission offer a dedicated admissions nurse for individualized attention. Our interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals creates unique treatment plans for each patient. Our facility offers a 24-hour food pantry and Direct TV in all of our resident rooms. PARAMOUNT RHC Phone: (713) 941-9155 • Fax: (713) 941-0945 Pasadena TX 77504 • 3434 Watters Street

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Paramount RHC is a skilled nursing and rehabilitative care facility that provides care 24 hours a day. Our mission is to provide individualized medical rehabilitation in a warm, friendly environment designed to make everyone feel at home. Paramount RHC provides physical, occupational and speech therapies in addition to long-term care. Call today to schedule a tour.

RHC@ BAYTOWN Phone: (281) 422-9541 • Fax: (281) 428-8528 Baytown TX 77521 • 3921 N. Main

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The Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Baytown provides skilled nursing care with a personal touch. Our team of healthcare professionals creates unique treatment plans for each patient. Our facility offers a 24 hour food pantry and Direct TV in each resident room. Our therapy department has a high success rate in helping our patients reach their goal and ultimately return home.

THE POINTE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Phone: (281) 488-5224 Webster TX 77598 • 17231 Mill Forest

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The Pointe provides skilled nursing care with a personal touch. Our mission is to provide individualized care and medical rehabilitation in a warm friendly environment. Our team consists of a group of dedicated professionals who enjoy meeting the needs of each resident. At The Pointe, all departments take pride in providing exceptional care to your loved one. Call today to schedule a tour.

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We focus on a holistic approach to healthcare addressing the physical, emotional, social and spiritual health of each resident and provide individualized medical rehabilitation. Bright, cheerful environment • 24-hour Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care • Rehabilitation Services • Wound Care Program • Respite/Vacation Program

Regency Village Phone: (281) 332-4738 • Fax: (281) 332-5449 Webster TX 77598 • 409 West Greene www.regencyvillagecare.net Regency Village is a privately owned and operated skilled nursing center located near Clear Lake Regional and St. John’s hospitals. Recently, a new state of the art rehab wing was added where patients can focus on their individualized plan of care. Each resident receives kind, compassionate care as they recover in a home-like atmosphere.

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Live Every Moment At VITAS, hospice is about life and making the most of the

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time that you have left. We deliver quality end-of-life care so residents of the Bay Area and all of Houston can live every moment.

• VITAS offers 24-hour Intensive Comfort Care® when needed at home. • Clinical staff is always just a call away, 24-hours a day. • When patients need care beyond what can be provided at home, VITAS offers a choice of two Houston area inpatient hospice units to serve you. • VITAS has special services for veterans. Additionally, we offer advanced oral care, pet therapy, music therapy and other services to enhance your stay with us. • Services are available in Galveston County-Mainland and most of Brazoria County. VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® South Office 18333 Egret Bay Blvd., Suite 550 Houston, TX 77058

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that you communicate your desires about how you want to be treated in your final days through documents that will help your family make decisions about your care, based on clearly expressed wishes. If you do not have an Advanced Directive in place to let your family and medical personnel know your wishes, consider contacting an Elder Law Attorney to get one. Copies of an Advanced Directive Form can be found on the Internet as well. End-of-Life Planning National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.nhpco.org Caring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.caringinfo.org Provides hospice care information; Connects consumers with hospice programs. Furnishes state specific Advance Directive/Power of Attorney forms.

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

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Funeral Consumer’s Alliance (800) 765-0107 (713) 526-4267 www.funerals.org A non-profit organization that tracks legislation dealing with death and funeral issues, advocating for consumers who have problems with funeral providers. Assistance in pre-planning and finding a reasonably priced Funeral. Galveston County Social Services (281) 316-8733 Indigent burial and cremation services for North Galveston county. FINAL PLANNING

Harris County Indigent Burial Program (713) 696-1952 Bereavement counselors assist low-income families by providing the names of funeral homes that will work with them on low-cost funeral arrangements. Federal Trade Commission (877) 382-4357 ftc.gov

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LifeGift (713) 523-4438 (800) 633-6562 www.lifegift.org Volunteers educate the public through speaking engagements on organ donation. The Living Bank (713) 528-2971 (800) 528-2971 www.livingbank.org Registry and referral service for committing tissues, bones, or vital organs to transplantation or research. Once organs or tissues are removed, the body is returned to the family. Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eye Bank of Texas at Baylor College of Medicine (713) 798-5500 bcm.edu/eye National Kidney Foundation Donor Family Council (800) 622-9010 kidney.org

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To Report the Death of a Social Security Beneficiary

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

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

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

Texas Law dictates that both birth and death certificates are deemed confidential for a set period of time. Birth certificates are confidential for 75 years, and death certificates are confidential for 25 years after the death has occurred. If a birth or death certificate is requested before this period of time elapses, certified copies of these documents can only be obtained by a qualified applicant. A qualified applicant can be an immediate family member (by blood or marriage), a legal guardian, or the legal representative of the person for whom the document is requested. If you are not a qualified applicant, you may request a verification of a birth or death record. 130

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

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

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

Compassionate Care Hospice (713) 667-3247 (866) 535-3247 Chapelwood United Methodist Grief Support (713) 465-3467 Compassion and Choices (End-Of-Life support) (800) 247-7421 Grace Presbyterian Grief Support (713) 781-7615 Hospice Care Team (Brazoria & Galveston Co.) (409) 938-0070 (800) 545-8738 Life After Loss (American Cancer Society) (713) 266-2877 (800) 227-2345 Lifeline – Support/Social Support Group for widows/widowers (281) 497-2663 L.I.F.T. – Social Support Group for widows/ widowers – Dignity Memorial (713) 862-9622 (800) 344-6489 Memorial Drive Presbyterian Grief Support (713) 782-1710 Memorial Drive United Methodist Grief Support (713) 468-8356 Regency Hospice (281) 316-7777 St. Cecilia Grief Support (713) 465-3414 Samaritan Ministry (also has a support group for caregivers of the sick) (281) 589-8936 San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Baytown, Garth Campus (281) 420-8600 Silverado Hospice (888) 328-6640 Additional adult bereavement resources can be found at: www.compassionandchoices.org www.griefnet.org www.groww.org www.widownet.org

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SRG LISTINGS Hospice Agencies Greater Houston Area Below are area Hospice Agencies licensed by the State of Texas and listed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. s = Medicaid n = Medicare ANGLETON IPH Hospice Care 135 E Hospital Dr (979) 848-8151 n

Odyssey Healthcare of Conroe 100 I-45 N Ste 300 (936) 788-7707 n

East Harris County Hospice Services LLC 1313 Holland Ave Ste 2 (713) 450-4500 n

BAYTOWN Faith Community Hospice 4721 Garth Rd Ste H (281) 422-0414 n

New Century Hospice of Piney Woods 11133 I-45 South Ste 170 (832) 252-9403

Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care 9702 Bissonnet St Ste 2200W (713) 219-6490 n

Harbor Hospice House 1600 James Bowie Dr (281) 427-3800

Odyssey Healthcare of Conroe 233 I-45 N, Inpatient Unit (936) 539-1400 n

Excellent Homecare Provider Services 6776 SW Freeway Ste 205 (713) 780-8738

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BELLAIRE A-Care Home Health Services VITAS Innovative 5909 West Loop S Ste 570 Hospice Care (713) 665-3338 18550 I-45 South (713) 663-4900 Houston Solari Hospice Care 6800 W Loop South Ste 250 HOUSTON (713) 664-7120 n Amed Community Hospice 3535 Briarpark Dr CLEARLAKE (713) 975-0690 Advanced Care Hospice 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III American Hospice (281) 204-8944 11200 Richmond Ave Ste 110 (713) 946-6937 n Hallmark Hospice 1325 Space Park Drive Ste C American Hospice (281) 842-1550 3222 Burke Rd Ste 109B (713) 946-9006 n VITAS Healthcare of Texas 18333 Egret Bay Blvd Ste 550 Aseracare Hospice (281) 335-3401 ns 1235 North Loop W Ste 215 (713) 864-2626 n CONROE American Hospice Asperion Hospice of Houston 3307 W Davis St Ste 100 1770 St James PI Ste 330 (936) 494-0626 (713) 850-8853 ns Embracing Hospice 2040 North Loop W Ste 324 (888) 797-3489 Lighthouse Hospice of Conroe 200 Riverpointe Dr Ste 300 (888) 290-7727 n

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Faith Hospice 9896 Bissonnet St (713) 271-5566 Grace Hospice of Texas 340 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 101 (281) 442-8200 ns Group Care Hospice 12121 Richmond Ave Ste 416 (281) 493-9744 n Gulf Coast Hospice of Houston 9555 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 333 (713) 772-2700 n Hallmark Hospice 1325 Space Park Drive Ste C (281) 842-1550 Heart to Heart Hospice of Houston 12929 Gulf Freeway Ste 300 (713) 984-2100 Heart to Heart Hospice of Houston 400 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 310 (832) 300-0134

Hospice Compassus 1770 St. James Place Ste 330 (713) 850-8853 Houston Hospice 5206 FM 1960 W Ste 104 (281) 587-2218 Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe Blvd (713) 467-7423 ns Houston Hospice & Palliative Care 1880 Dairy Ashford Ste 330 (713) 468-2441 n Inter Active Hospice Services 10530 Rockley Rd Ste 100-A (281) 892-2000 n Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Solutions Hospice Care 8989 Westheimer Ste 200 (713) 821-3000 n Memorial Hermann Hospice 16538 Air Center Blvd #200 (281) 784-7520 Odyssey Healthcare of Houston 2636 S. Loop W Ste 210 (713) 592-5600 n Peaceful Tranquility 1610 Blodgett (713) 668-9595 Resolutions Hospice 8305 Knight Rd (832) 588-6083 ns Samaritan Care Hospice 1770 St. James Place Ste 330 (713) 850-8853 ns Silverado Hospice 13810 Champions Forest Ste 150 (888) 328-6640 ns Skyline Medical Services 12623 Laleu Ln (832) 276-0291

VITAS Healthcare of Texas RICHMOND 4848 Loop Central Dr Ste 650 Kristel Healthcare Services (713) 663-7777 n 301 S 9th St (281) 633-2800 VITAS Healthcare of Texas 3845 FM 1960 Ste 390 SUGAR LAND (281) 895-6351 New Century Hospice 3531 Town Center Blvd S VITAS Healthcare of Texas (281) 277-1131 17320 Red Oak Drive Ste 102 (281) 895-6351 New Century Hospice 13515 Southwest Freeway VITAS Healthcare of Texas Ste 209 18333 Egret Bay Ste 550 (281) 277-1151 (281) 335-3401 New Century Hospice VITAS Healthcare of Texas One Sugar Creek Center Blvd. 921 Gessner Road Ste 330 East Tower, 8th Floor (281) 277-1151 (713) 242-3950 TEXAS CITY KATY Advanced Care Hospice Resolutions Hospice 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III 21720 Kingsland Blvd Ste 304 (281) 204-8944 (281) 579-5690 Amed Community Hospice KINGWOOD 8901 Emmett F Lowry Expwy Health Solutions Hospice Ste B 2807 Kings Crossing Blvd (409) 935-0169 n Ste 215C (281) 361-0715 Hospice Care Team 1708 Amburn Rd Ste C LAKE JACKSON (800) 545-8738 n Helping Hands & Hearts Hospice THE WOODLANDS 412 Plantation Dr Rose of Texas Hospice (979) 297-3775 n 1610 Woodstead Court Ste 395 Hospice Care Team (855) 800-7673 ns 107 W. Way St Ste 29 (979) 297-6043 TOMBALL Lighthouse Hospice ORANGE 14011 Park Dr Ste 201 Southeast Texas Hospice (281) 290-7727 n 912 W Cherry (409) 886-0622 n Sunset Hospice 1420 Rudel PASADENA (281) 290-7600 Advanced Care Hospice 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III (281) 204-8944

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

Amed Community Hospice 4008 Vista (713) 947-6200 n Hospice Compassus 4949 Fairmont Pkwy Ste 300 (281) 493-1655 n

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What You need to Know and Where to Call How Does Hospice Work? • Hospice care is for any person who has a life-threatening or terminal illness. 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. All hospices consider the patient and family together as the unit of 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, hospitals and prisons. • Typically, a family member serves as the primary caregiver and, when appropriate, helps make decisions for the terminally ill individual. Members of the hospice staff make regular visits to assess the patient and provide additional care or other services. Hospice staff is oncall 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 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, with loved ones nearby 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 most 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.

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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 • Nursing care • Medical equipment (like wheelchairs or walkers) • Medical supplies (like bandages and catheters) • Drugs for symptom control and pain relief • Short-term care in the hospital, including respite and inpatient for pain and symptom management • Home health aide and homemaker services • Physical and occupational therapy • Speech therapy • Social work services • 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. 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 will be cared for in a Medicare-approved facility, such as a hospice residential facility, hospital, or nursing home. The Medicare Hospice Benefit Does Not Cover the Following: Treatment intended to cure your terminal illness – As a hospice patient, you will receive comfort care to help manage symptoms related to your illness. Comfort care includes medications for symptom control and pain relief, physical care, counseling, and other hospice services. Medications not directly related to your hospice diagnosis are not covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

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Hospice . . . . . . .... Continued Hospice team members will consult with the hospice physician and will inform you and your family which drugs and/or medications are covered and which ones are not covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit. The Hospice uses medicine, equipment, and supplies to make you as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Under the hospice benefit, Medicare won’t pay for treatment to cure your illness. You should talk with your doctor if you are thinking about potential treatment to cure your illness. 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. Care from another provider that is the same care that you are getting from your hospice – All care that you receive for your illness must be given by your hospice team. You can’t get the same type of care from a different provider unless you change your hospice provider. Nursing Home Room and Board – 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.

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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. Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Program Hospice 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. Below is a list of questions you should consider when looking for 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? • What does the hospice volunteer do? • 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? For information and referral, or to locate a Medicareapproved hospice in your area, call: Hospice Link: 1-800-331-1620 National Hospice and Palliative Care Helpline: 1-800-658-8898 or www.nhpco.org Medicare Helpline: 1-800-633-4227 • 1-877-486-2048 TTY Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization: 1-800-580-9270 Caring Connections – a great website explaining Hospice: www.caringinfo.org

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9 Retirement Truths that

Ensure Bliss vs. Bust Finding joy and fulfillment throughout retirement

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ging is a fact, but how you experience it is your choice. Many research studies show that life after 50 can be the most treasured time of your life. This because life perceptions are more positive and feelings of worry or stress decline. Research also shows that a fulfilling retirement is impossible without concerted planning, which should extend beyond the requisite financial plan to also encompass your emotional wants, needs and desires based on thoughtful and practical self-reflection. Retirement is the time when you have already fulfilled your obligations to others in life and are now free to make some new choices with yourself as the priority. Indeed, with proper preparation and forethought, you can realize your full potential and enjoy an astonishing quality of life in retirement. This may include working, mentoring, volunteering, traveling, learning and anything else that helps you feel secure, joyful, independent, valuable and carefree.

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Here are 9 Retirement Truths that will help ensure retirement is the treasure of your life: Retirement Truth #1: Aging brings wisdom, not decline

It has been said that what you think about, you bring about. Telling yourself you are going to flourish in retirement can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. At the very least, you might take slightly better care of yourself and, in turn, find your way into the virtuous circle of feeling better emotionally and physically, doing more interesting things and ultimately enjoying yourself more. Retirement Truth #2: Age is just a number

Chronological age is merely the number of candles on your birthday cake, while psychological age is your perception of how vital and vibrant you feel. Since the latter is a subjectively experienced age, you have a great deal of latitude in constructing beliefs that will either help you or limit your ability to flourish after 50. Construct wisely. Retirement Truth #3: Creativity helps design your lifestyle

Discovering and exploring your everyday creativity is going to make a difference between boredom and the pure joy of being alive. Everyday creativity is invoked when the object of your creative efforts is your own life. It taps into our deepest need to feel useful and valuable. A creative life approach fosters flexibility and resourcefulness, helping you choose new pursuits, evolve with the changing times and design a satisfying lifestyle. Retirement Truth #4: Fulfilling true needs is essential

Knowing what you want and, more importantly, what you need is difficult but critical. You cannot be happy without it. Research shows meeting oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal needs is essential for psychological health and, consequently, for more profound happiness, serenity and a high quality of inner life. Retirement Truth #5: Know your motivation

Knowing why you do something is important because it will motivate you to go through with the action. Motivation is how we access the energy necessary to do anything, whether that means saving money, acquiring new skills or staying fit to enjoy life after 50. Understanding your own intentions and desired result of any decision or activity will result in clarity, less frustration, more of what you want, and less guilt about foregoing what doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet your needs. Retirement Truth #6: Fail to plan, plan to fail

Research proves that a successful, happy retirement is impossible without planning based on self-examination. People who plan end up with twice the wealth of people who do not. Beyond financial planning, it is imperative to take time to figure out what lifestyle needs must be fulfilled to make you happy, and then find specific ways to ensure those needs can be met. Retirement lifestyle design then becomes the driver for making good choices and building the foundation of physical, emotional and financial health that ensures joy and fulfillment after 50. 142

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Retirement Truth #7: Evolution trumps fear

Do not be dragged along by the changing times when you have the freedom to preside over the process. While evolution may not always mean improvement or progress, lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progression is certainly an inevitability that should be embraced, not eschewed. Change should be revered, not feared, as with change comes new learning and growth experiences new opportunities and ways to contribute, to be significant and to create meaningful experiences for your self and for the people around you. Retirement Truth #8: Joy requires harmony

A joyful life can only be truly achieved if your inner and outer worlds are in harmony â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the alignment of your lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and direction (which you can set to Joy, Meaning, Abundance, Fulfillment or anything else you desire) with your inner resources, like attitude, abilities, talents, skills, experience and personality traits. People wholly integrated at this level are conscious of their needs, emotions, impulses, pleasures and pains. They enjoy an amazing quality of life with frequent peak experiences, are more at peace, and are less split between an experiencing-self and an observing-self. Retirement Truth #9: Quality of life requires more than money

It is easy to mistake comfort for quality of life. An astonishing quality of life encompasses both material comfort and joy. To live with joy, it is imperative to not only identify and understand your emotional needs, but actively work to meet them. Do this and the second half of your life will be even better than the first.

Speaker and JoyCompass.com founder Julia Valentine is the author of Joy Compass: How to Make Your Retirement the Treasure of Your Life. Through cutting edge research in finance, motivation and creativity, Joy Compass offers a revolutionary new approach to preparing for, designing and enjoying life in retirement. Julia Valentine may be reached, and the interactive book may be accessed, online at www.JoyCompass.com.

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To update or correct the name on your Social Security card: • Complete an Application for A Social Security Card (Form SS-5), available at www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf; • Show us original documents proving your legal name change, identity, and U.S. citizenship (if you have not already established your citizenship with us), or immigration status if you are not a U.S. citizen; and • Take or mail your completed application and original documents to your local Social Security office. Note that we must see originals and cannot use photocopies. We will return any original document you mail to us. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov.

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How do I report a lost Social Security card?

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You do not have to report a lost Social Security card. In fact, reporting a lost or stolen card to Social Security will not prevent misuse of your Social Security number. You should let us know if someone is using your number to work (call 1-800-772-1213; TTY 1-800-325-0778). If you think someone is using your number, there are several other actions you should take: • Contact the Federal Trade Commission online at www.ftc.gov/bcdp/edu/microsites/idtheft or call 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338) • File an online complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov 144

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• Contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit by calling 1-800-908-4490, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and • Monitor your credit report.

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I work in retirement. How much can I earn and still collect full Social Security retirement benefits?

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Social Security uses the formulas below, depending on your age, to determine how much you can earn before we must reduce your benefit: • If you are younger than full retirement age: $1 in benefits will be deducted for each $2 you earn above the annual limit. • In the year you reach your full retirement age: $1 in benefits will be deducted for each $3 you earn above a different limit, but we count only earnings before the month you reach full retirement age. • Starting with the month you reach full retirement age: you will get your benefits with no limit on your earnings. Find out your full retirement age at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ageincrease.htm.

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Do I have to pay income tax on my Social Security benefits?

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It depends. Fewer than one-third of our current beneficiaries pay income taxes on their benefits. You will have to pay Federal income taxes on your benefits if you file an individual Federal income tax return and your total income is more than $25,000. If you file a joint return, you will have to pay income taxes if you and your spouse have total income of more than $32,000. For more information, call the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) toll-free at 1-800-829-3676 and ask for IRS Publication 915, Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits, www.irs.gov/publications/ p915/index.html. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the IRS toll-free number, 1-800-829-4059. Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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SRG LISTINGS Adult Day Care Centers Greater Houston Area s Individuals with Alzheimers/Memory Disorders currently accepted 6 Individuals with Alzheimers/Dementia accepted in early stages only n Only Individuals with HIV currently accepted Listed facilities provide transportation and serve breakfast and lunch, except as noted: u No meals provided t No Transportation provided

Cleveland Liberty Dayton Community Day Center Activity #2 6 802 Hanson Road Cleveland, TX 77327 (936) 334-8888

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Wakefield Adult Day Care Center s 314 S. San Jacinto Cleveland, TX 77327 (281) 593-1174 GALVESTON Libbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place s 5402 Avenue U Galveston, TX 77551 (409) 741-2538

Bering Care Center Adult Day Care n s 1429 Hawthorne Houston, TX 77006 (713) 529-6071 Caring Place Adult Day Care Center 6 6717 Stuebner Airline Ste 213 Houston, TX 77091 (713) 692-6061 Corporate Senior (Chinese/Vietnamese only) 9630 Clairwood Houston, TX 77036 (713) 777-5123 Elite Medserve Inc (Mentally Ill/Disabled) 8405 Almeda Genoa, Ste Y u t Houston, TX 77075 (713) 987-9000

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

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

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

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

Amazing Place 6 t 3735 Drexel Houston, TX 77027

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

Brookhollow Adult Day Activity Center 4800 W 34th St Ste C-54 Houston, TX 77092 (713) 812-8998

Love & Joy Rehab Adult Center s 11626 Cullen Ste B Houston, TX 77047 (713) 733-6900

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Houston Continued Nixon Adult Day Center s 3719 Lynnfield Houston, TX 77016 (713) 633-4700

Kingwood Sarah Care s 23972 Highway 59 North Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 361-7000

Northline Adult Day Care Center s 3910 North Freeway Bldg L Houston, TX 77022 (713) 699-1580

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

Old Yale Adult Day Center s 4414 Old Yale Houston, TX 77018 (713) 695-6100 Secure Day Activity and Health Care Facility s t 3008 Blodgett Houston, TX 77004 (713) 807-1999

Rosenberg Caring People, LTD 6 914 Frost Street Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281) 344-9911 Stafford Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heaven, LLC s 1250 Texas Parkway, Ste H Stafford, TX 77477 (281) 403-5200

Sheltering Arms Day Care Center s t 3838 Aberdeen Way Houston, TX 77025 (713) 667-2840 Sunnyside Adult Day Care 8423 Almeda Rd Houston, TX 77054 (713) 748-7370

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Odyssey TLC Adult Day Ctr s 220 North Vista Drive Houston, TX 77090 (281) 370-2200

Sunshine Community Center Chinese/ 6501 Westline Dr. Vietnamese Houston, TX 77036 (713) 988-2843 The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation 3550 W. Dallas Houston, TX 77019 (713) 525-8306 The Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston 3602 West Dallas Houston, TX 77019 (713) 527-9561

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Alvin Alvin Senior Center 309 W. Sealy (281) 585-4677 n

Deer Park EM Maxwell Adult Center 1201 Center Street (281) 478-7276 n H

Bacliff Bacliff Community Center 4503 11th Street (281) 316-8822 n H

Dickinson Dickinson Senior Center 2714 Hwy. 3 (281) 309-5011 n

Baytown Baytown Senior Citizens Center 4102 Main Street (281) 420-5735

Friendswood Friendswood Senior Center 416 Morningside (281) 482-8441 n

JD Walker Community Centers 7613 Wade Road (281) 426-3551 n

Galveston Galveston County Senior Citizens Program 2201 Avenue L. (409) 770-6263 n

Bellaire Senior Citizens of Bellaire 7008 S. Rice Avenue (713) 662-8290 Bridge City Bridge City Senior Center 675 West Roundbunch (409) 735-7773 Channelview Precinct 2 Community Center 16003 Lorenzo Street (281) 457-1810 n H Clear Lake Clear Lake City Community Association 16511 Diana Lane (281) 488-0360 Conroe Friendship Recreation Center 1202 Callahan Avenue (936) 756-5828 n s

Groves Groves Senior Citizens 5649 W. Washington (409) 963-1036 n

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Houston Acres Home Multi-Service Center 6719 W. Montgomery Road (713) 694-4165 n Bay Area Senior Center 1300 Bay Area Boulevard (281) 282-6073 n Beall Village 4463 N. McGregor (713) 747-6684 n Corporate Senior Center 9630 Clarewood Drive (713) 777-5123 n Denver Harbor Senior Center 6402 Market (713) 672-6395 n H

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SRG LISTINGS Senior Centers Greater Houston Area Houston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Continued Deussen Senior Center 12303 Sonnier Street (281) 454-4108 s

Leon Grayson Community Center 13828 Corpus Christi (713) 455-3660 n H Lincoln Senior Center 979 Grenshaw Street (281) 445-1617

Doss Community Center 2500 Frick Road (281) 448-8808

Magnolia Senior Center 7037 Capitol (713) 928-9590 n H

Golden Age Hobby House 2805 Winbern (713) 526-2641

May Community Center 2100 Wolf Road (281) 324-3373

Finnigan Center 4900 Providence Street (713) 678-7385 n H

Harbach-Ripley Neighborhood Center 6225 Northdale Street (713) 641-6321 n H

Hardy Senior Center 11901 W. Hardy (281) 260-6772

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Neighborhood Inc.West End Senior Center 170 Heights Boulevard (713) 803-1067 n

Hertitage Hall Senior Citizens Center 1025 Oates Road (713) 675-4487 n H

North Central Senior Program 9718 Clark Road (713) 695-3167 n

Hobbe House Senior Program 2805 Windbern Street (713) 526-2641 n H Independence Heights Community Center 603 E. 35th Street (713) 867-0373 Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston 3217 Montrose Boulevard (713) 533-4900 n James Driver Community Center 10918 1/2 Bently (281) 442-7950 s Jewish Community Center 5601 South Braeswood Boulevard (713) 729-3200 n Julia Hester House 2020 Solo (713) 672-6436 n H JW Peavy Senior Center 3814 Market (713) 238-2237 n

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Pilgram Community Center 3118 Blodgett Street (713) 524-0709 n Riley Chambers Community Center 808 1/2 Magnolia (281) 328-4713 n H Ripley House Senior Center 4410 Navigation (713) 315-6400 Sunnyside Multi-purpose Center 4605 Wilmington Street Ste. 138 (713) 732-5030 n Wesley Community Center 1410 Lee (713) 223-8131 n Humble Humble Area Activity Center 1401 S. Houston Avenue (281) 540-7442

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Katy Woodlands Park Recreation Center 443 Danover (281) 391-4414 n

Pasadena Harris County Community Center 7340 Spencer Highway (281) 479-4232

La Marque Johnson Community Center 4102 FM 519 (409) 938-0391 n

Madison Jobe Senior Center 1700 E. Thomas Street (713) 477-0175

La Porte Senior Service Center 1322 S. Broadway (281) 470-9897 n H Liberty Senior Activity Center 2000 Panther Lane (936) 336-7265 n Lumberton Lumberton Nutrition Center 140 E. Chance Road (409) 755-2230 n H Magnolia Magnolia Community Building/Friendship Ctr 31355 Friendship Drive (281) 259-6665 n s H (3 days per week) Montgomery Friendship Center 2500 Lone Star Parkway (936) 597-6532 n s Nederland Mid County Senior Center 914 Boston Avenue (409) 727-5230 n Needville Needville Senior Citizens 9018 Church Street (979) 793-6000 n New Caney Friendship Center A.V. Sallas County Park 21679 McClesky Road (281) 354-1223 n H

The Salvation Army 2732 Cherrybrook Lane (713) 378-0020 n H Port Arthur Port Arthur Senior Citizens Center 1308 9th Avenue (409) 983-8108 n H Seabrook Bay Area Community Centers 5002 East Nasa Parkway (281) 326-2955 Silsbee Dauphin Senior Center 1104 N. 5th Street (409) 385-3253 n

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Sugar Land Sugar Land Senior Center 200 Matlage Way (281) 275-2893 The Woodlands The Friendship Center 2235 Lake Robbins Drive (281) 292-6353 n s W. Columbia Columbia Christian Senior Citizen Ctr. 629 E. Bernard Street (979) 345-5955 n H Willis The Friendship Center N. Montgomery Cnty. Community Ctr. 600 Gerald Street (936) 856-3200 n s H (3 days per week)

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Over65 Driving DISABLED PARKING PERMITS – To obtain a parking permit: • Harris County 713-368-2153 • Montgomery County 936-539-7896 • Walker County 936-436-4950 • Q&A on Disabled Parking Permits and Permit Applications for download www.dot.state.tx.us (select SERVICES, then select VEHICLE REGISTRATION) DRIVING CLASSES • Memorial Hermann 713-222-2273 • AARP Online Driving Course – designed as a refresher course where you can learn the effects of aging and driving and how to adjust your driving. www.aarp.org • AARP 55 Alive Safe Driving Classes 888-227-7669 www.aarp.org/drive Call the hotline or access the website for the dates and locations of the classes in your area. AAA FOUNDATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY www.aaafoundation.org • www.SeniorDrivers.org Safety and concentration tips; Information for caregivers on “Giving Up Keys” DRIVERS LICENSING Conroe 2 Hilbig Street, Conroe, TX 77301 Houston 4545 Dacoma, Houston, TX 77092-8613 10503 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070-4407 Houston Vantage Parkway East 15403 Vantage Pkwy E Ste 300, Houston, TX 77032 156

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936-442-2810 713-683-0541 281-890-5440 281-449-2685

Houston Tidwell 8825 Tidwell, Houston, TX 77078-3300 Humble 7710 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX 77338-5801 Huntsville 501 IH45 Rt 10, Huntsville 77320 License Renewal and Identification Cards Texas Department of Public Safety

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DRIVING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Auto Safety Hotline 888-327-4236 www.nhtsa.dot.gov This Hotline takes complaints and provides callers with information on automobile safety recalls, crash test results, fuel economy ratings, and other consumer information related to operating and maintaining a vehicle. Disability â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adapted Vehicle Modification Resources/Tax Exemption Freedom Wheels, Inc 713-864-1460 Declining Driving Skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; How to Limit or Stop Unsafe Drivers AARP 888-227-7669 www.aarp.org/drive 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. 713-858-0552 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 Safe Clear Program Dispatches a registered wrecker to assist stranded motorists on major freeways within Houston city limits; changing flat tire or towing to nearest gas station within five miles is free. 713-884-3131 Air Check Texas Repair and Replacement Assistance Program provides financial assistance for lowincome vehicle owners whose vehicles have failed the emission test. Houston/Galveston Area Council 832-681-2527 www.hgac.com/HGAC/Programs Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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SRG LISTINGS Information You Can Use Animal Rescue/Pet Adoption Abandoned Animal Rescue – Tomball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 290-0121 http://aarescue.com American Brittany Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) BRIT911 www.americanbrittanyrescue.com Houston Area Dog and Cat Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 441-5503 www.petfinder.com Humane Society of Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-3914 www.petfinder.com/shelters/hsmc-conroe.html South Texas Animal Adoption Resource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 392-0927 www.staarnet.org

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Case Management – Nonprofit/Government Agencies Case managers assist senior adults. After an assessment is done, the areas of concern are fully identified. The case manager then helps arrange for services and finds resources. Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Texas Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 314-1343 Asia American Family Services (mental health) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 339-3688 Catholic Charities of Diocese of Galveston-Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 www.catholiccharities.org Family Services of Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 861-4849 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More. . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 (Includes Waller County) Fort Bend Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Houston/Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 Harris County Social Services Senior Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4900 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 667-9336 Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9561 (for the blind and visually impaired) Montrose Counseling Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0037 Gay & Lesbian – limited grant funding available The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org Dental Services Low-Cost or Sliding-Scale Dental Care Bering Dental Clinic (HIV positive only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 524-7933 Dental Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-3260 El Centro — Eastwood Clinic (per capita income: $9,634). . . . . . . . . (713) 926-6229 Good Neighbor Health Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-3260

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SRG LISTINGS Information You Can Use Dental Services – Continued Greater Houston Dental Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 961-4337 Refers seniors to dentists who offer patients 65+ discounted services. Harris County Hospital District Dental Appointment Center. . . . . . . (713) 526-4243 (Gold Card only) Harris County Hospital District Dental Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 757-0572 (Current clients) Lyndon B. Johnson Oral Surgery Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-5080 Pasadena Community Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 554-0510 San Jose Clinic (must be screened for eligibility). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-9411 Second Mile (Fort Bend County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 Free dental care, including dentures, by appointment (must qualify) UT Dental Branch Emergency Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 500-4446 Arrive by 7:15 a.m.; closed Thurs., $60 cash UT Dental Branch Medically Complex Patient Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 500-4296 Clients who are handicapped, geriatric, or chronically ill UT Dental School Patient Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 500-4000 www.db.uth.tmc.edu • discounted services – 1/3 cost

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Disabilities Information and Referral for Those with Disabilities Brazoria County Center for Independent Living V/TTY. . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-7060 Fort Bend County Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 980-2219 Harris County Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Counselors (713) 794-9001 (800) 213-8471 Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Provides services for the disabled including employment, case management, transportation, financial assistance, and referral assistance. Houston Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 974-4621 TTY (713) 974-2703 Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office. . (713) 837-9061 Pedestrian Accessibility Review (PAR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 837-9061 Provides sidewalks, curb cuts, and traffic signal installation for disabled persons without a safe path of travel. The Boulevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (619) 222-8735 www.blvd.com Online resource directory of products and services for the physically challenged Disability-Adapted Vehicle Modification Resources Disabled Parking Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 368-2153 www.dot.state.tx.us Permanent disabled person placards are valid for four years and temporarily disabled person placards are valid for no more than six months. Applications may be obtained from the Internet. Great American Scooter Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 445-0956

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From time to time, everyone needs a helping hand. Call DADS at 1-800-889-8595. You, and the people you help, will be glad you did.

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Disabilities – Continued Handicaps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 782-4335 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 833-0427 Housing for the Disabled Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office. . (713) 837-9061 National Apartment Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 518-6141 Serves the rental housing needs of the public • www.naahq.org/naac The Salvation Army William Booth Garden Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-4186 For elderly, disabled and handicapped persons. Residents live independently, but benefit from lower rents. MUST be 62 or older. www.SalvationArmyHouston.org U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 718-3199 www.hud.gov/apps/section8 List of subsidized apartments in greater Houston area In-Home Services, Medication, Medical Equipment, and Supplies Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 Provides durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, hospital beds, and bedside commodes. Eligible individuals may then borrow this equipment for as long as necessary at no charge. • www.projectmend.org Texas DADS In-Home and Family Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-8053 Assistance with the cost of medication, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, home modifications, METROLift tickets for doctor’s visits, and attendant Donations Blood Blood Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 790-1200 Computers and Equipment Techs & Trainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 839-7177 www.techsandtrainers.org • refurbish computers for seniors/disabled Eyeglasses The Lions Eye Bank of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 798-5545 Food Community Family Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 923-2316 Houston Food Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-3700 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 Target Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 226-4953 Hearing Aids Hear Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 648-4327 Hear-Say. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 665-8987 Office hours are by appointment only Medical Equipment Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 www.projectmend.org • Accepts and reconditions donations of medical equipment

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Elder Abuse If you suspect Elder Abuse, contact your local County Attorney’s Office. Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 Report Elder Abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dfps.state.tx.us/contact_us/report_abuse.asp RCC (Resource Crisis Center). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 763-1441 Financial Exploitation - To receive help because of financial abuse Family and Protective Services Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 www.txabusehotline.org Texas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division. . . . . . . . . (713) 223-5886 At times, consumer advocates can help seniors (800) 621-0508 resolve local, financial exploitation problems • www.oag.state.tx.us 11 News Defenders: (fax only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 284-1093 e-mail: 11consumers@KHOU.com Nursing Home Abuse Abuse.com – nursing home reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.abuse.com Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 500-9931 (800) 296-2606 Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 719-4757 www.tanhr.org Texas DADS—Consumer Rights and Services Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8016 The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828

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Organ/Tissue/Brain Lifegift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 523-4438 (800) 633-6562 Living Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 961-9431 Organ donor registry (800) 528-2971 Resale Shops—Clothing, Furniture, Household Items Charity Guild Resale Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0995 Ft Bend Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 Goodwill Industries of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-6221 Habitat for Humanity’s Restores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 643-1100 Building supplies, appliances Houston Junior Forum Resale Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-6970 Locks of Love – creates wigs from donated hair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 896-1588 Memorial Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-4516 www.maministries.org Northwest Assistance Ministries — Second Chance Resale Store. . . (281) 880-9000 Penny Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-5004 Second Blessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 780-2727 www.whamministries.org Second Mile (Fort Bend County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 St. Vincent De Paul Society (to arrange for donations) . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 664-6350 The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828

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Emergency Assistance Emergency & Disaster Services American Red Cross Disaster Service – Houston Chapter. . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 Conroe Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-2212 www.redcross.org/surveys/capss/disaster/ Baytown Resource/Assistance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-5752 Catholic Charities — Guadalupe Center, City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-9981 City of Houston Customer Response Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 6:00 a. m. – midnight East Harris County Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 378-0020 Limited basic emergency services including emergency food, clothing, one-time basic emergency assistance for non-narcotic medications, rent and utility assistance. Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Clothing, food, and rent assistance • www.eachouston.org First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-5863 Ft. Bend Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Provides emergency food, clothing, prescription vouchers, emergency rental assistance. www.gccsa.org Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 www.csd.hctx.net Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 www.woodlandsinterfaith.org Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 www.mcea-tx.org Salvation Army – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0677 Salvation Army – Alvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 585-4516 Limited basic emergency services including one-time prescription assistance for non-narcotic medication under $50. Rent and utility assistance. South Houston Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 947-7700 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 Texas Department of Transportation Highway Department. . . . . . . (713) 802-5000 Texas/United Way Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-1 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-8131 www.wesleyhousehouston.org Emergency Financial Assistance Baytown Resource/Assistance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-5752 www.baytown.org Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 Houston First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-5863 Appointments: Mon–Thurs, 8–11AM Ft. Bend Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 www.mcea-tx.org

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

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Salvation Army (Harris County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0677 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-8131 www.wesleyhouston.org

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

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Housing Assistance Aid to Families (Harris County only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-0667 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Community Development Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 864-1710 Low Income Housing Associated Catholic Charities – Galveston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 762-2062 www.catholiccharities.org • Rent Assistance Baytown Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 427-6686 Section 8 Voucher Program Brazoria County Community Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-2928 Low Income Housing Brazoria County Housing Agency and Welfare Department . . . . . . (281) 756-1427 Low-income housing placement, rental assistance and help with utility bills for Brazoria county residents. Brazoria County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 864-1427 Low Income Housing Fort Bend Social Services (Fort Bend only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Ft. Bend Coalition for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 980-2219 www.coalitionforbarrierfreeliving.com Info & referral, peer support, care coordination, advocacy, and training Ft. Bend County Community Development Block Grants. . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-4410 Deferred loans for housing rehab/repair

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Rebuilding Together – Houston Volunteer Home Repair Program (exterior only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 659-2511 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers (Southwest only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 West University Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 662-5895 (W. University residents only) Roofs City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-8400 Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Safety Modifications for Independent Living Simple modification to your bathroom, kitchen, or other home areas, such as grab bars, handrails, wheelchair ramps, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms can reduce home accidents. Gulf Coast Community Services Safety and Security Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Inspects homes for safety and security hazards, installs wheelchair ramps, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Replaces entry doors and broken windows. Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Weatherization Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 846-1100 Sheltering Arms Weatherization Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 956-1888 Energy efficiency measures include caulking, weather stripping, insulation and assessment of appliances.

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Housing Assistance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Continued Galveston Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 765-1900 Section 8 Voucher Program Gulf Coast Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Foreclosure counseling; Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Harris County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2100 Section 8 Voucher Program Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Housing Authority of City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 260-0600 Section 8 Voucher Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 260-0800 HUD Housing Counseling and Information and Referral Service (HUD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 569-4287 La Marque Aid and Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 938-7852 Rent Assistance Montgomery County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-4984 Section 8 Voucher Program Pasadena Public Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 475-5544 Salvation Army Social Services (Harris County only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0686 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Gardens Apartments. . . . . . . . . . (713) 920-1844 Preserve and enhance the dignity and independence of the elderly, to provide them with safe, affordable housing, and to enrich their overall quality of life. Texas City/La Marque Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 945-4011 Section 8 Voucher Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 718-3169 www.hud.gov/apps/section8 (HUD) Windsor Village Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 551-8792 Legal Assistance Advanced Directives for Health Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 880-1300 ext 1341 Advocacy, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 974-7691 No charge for the disabled (800) 880-0821 AIDS Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-0735 ext. 121 HIV positive only Consejos Legales (Houston Bar Association). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 759-1133 Family Law Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 777-3247 Domestic abuse, family law only Fort Bend Lawyers Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 239-0015 Wills for Low-Income Seniors Harris County Area Agency on Aging Benefits Counselors. . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Counselors provide advice on benefits; for other (800) 213-8471 legal matters, may be referred to a legal service provider. Houston Bar Association Elder Law Committee/Volunteer Lawyers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 759-1133 Wills for Low-Income Seniors

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Meal Assistance Food Pantries To find the nearest Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Statewide search for food assistance Alvin Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 824-8871 Alvin Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 585-6633 Bear Creek Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 855-0014 Brazosport Cares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 239-1225 East Ft. Bend Human Needs Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-1006 Fair Haven United Methodist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-3276 Helping Hands – Ft Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 232-4904 Houston Food Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-3700 Love Feast Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 633-3714 Montgomery County Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-6686 www.montgomerycountyfoodbank.com St. Thomas Social Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-9458 Meals on Wheels/Vouchers/Meal Programs ActionS, Inc. of Brazoria County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-6132 Bay Area Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 326-3336 Baytown Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 427-2145 Bear Creek Ministries Senior Baskets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 855-0014 Chambers County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 267-3559 ext. 3527 City of La Porte Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 470-9897 City of South Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 947-7700 City Wide Club Food Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-2582 Provides vouchers only Colorado County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 732-5606 Community Family Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 923-2316 DSHS Food Stamp Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 767-2000 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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Meal Assistance – Continued Edgewater Meals on Wheels (City of Galveston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 763-6437 Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Sack lunch provided – Mon–Fri: 11–1, Sun: 12:15–1pm End Hunger Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 532-3663 Friendship Center/Montgomery Co Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 Friendswood Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 482-5070 Ft. Bend County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm Ft. Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More. . . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 www.fortbendseniors.org • Ft. Bend and Waller Counties Galveston County “Senior Lunch Program”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 770-6251 www.galvestonparks-seniors.org Gano Baptist Mission Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-0304 Grayson Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 455-3660 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Hester House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 672-2573 Interfaith Caring Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 332-3881 Interfaith Ministries (dining in). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4927 Interfaith Ministries – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4978 Interfaith Ministries Food for Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4929 Interfaith of The Woodlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 J D Walker Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 426-3551 Jacinto City – Heritage Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 675-4487 Jewish Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 729-3200 John L. Wood Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 272-0001 Joy Fellowship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 921-0197 Lighthouse Christian Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 339-3033 Maxwell Adult Center Deer Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 478-7277 Meals on Wheels Food for Pets Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4922 Missions Training Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 554-8801 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 N. Channel Assistance Min.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 453-8028 N.A.M. Food for Seniors Appointment Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 583-5600 Pearland Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 485-5081 Ramsey/Flukinger Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 457-1810 Riley Chambers/Barrett Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 328-4713 Salvation Army – Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 378-0020 Senior Health Network (Interfaith Ministries). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4900 www.imgh.org Simplified Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 248-1078 Simplified version of the Food Stamp Program for Texas residents ages 65+

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Medications & Medical Resources – Continued Pharmacy Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 435-3377 Manufacturer sponsored prescription drug assistance programs. Planned Parenthood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 712-5000 www.plannedparenthood.org Discounted/free mammograms Second Mile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 $25 fee to see a doctor. Open to the public: M,W,TH. Call for appointments. UTMB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 772-1011 Medical Services and Support Medication Delivery Service Citicouriers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 521-4488 Medication Management Program Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Eligible seniors living in Harris County can receive visits (800) 213-8417 in their homes to have their medications reviewed and also receive a fire/waterproof locked box in which to store their medications information. Medication Side Effects FDA CDER Drug Information Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 463-6332 www.fda.gov/drugs/default.htm Internet Drug Index Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxlist.com Pharmaceutical Companies With Patient Assistance Programs Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 363-1024 Alcon Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-8103 www.alconlabs.com Allergan Prescription Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 553-6783 Amgen, Inc (Safety Net Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 272-9376 Aventis Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 632-8607 Axcan Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 292-2679 Baxter Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 548-4448 Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 842-2937 Biogen IDEC (MS Active Source & Krohn’s Disease services). . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-2255 Biogen IDEC (Zevalin Results). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 386-9997 Biovail Patient Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7325 Boehringer Ingelheim Cares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 556-8317 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 736-0003 www.bmspaf.org Centocor, Inc (Remicade Assist). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 489-5957 Daiichi Sankyo Pharma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7327 Dermik Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7326 Dura-Med Pharmaceuticals (Cenestin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 425-3122 Eisai, Incand Pfizer, Inc (Aricept Assistance Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 226-2072 Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 851-0758 Galderma Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 730-5074 Genentech, Inc — Access to Care Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 530-3083

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Glaxo/SmithKline Bridges to Access Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 728-4368 Glaxo/SmithKline Commitment to Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 265-6491 Graceway Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 328-0255 HUMIRA Medicare Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 448-6472 Ligand Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 654-4263 Merck Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 727-5400 www.merck.com Merck/Schering Plough Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 347-7503 National Organization for Rare Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 999-6673 www.rarediseases.org Novartis Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 277-2254 www.pharma.us.novartis.com Pfizer, Inc (Connection to Care). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 707-8990 Pharmion Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 742-7646 Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 830-9049 Purdue Pharma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 726-7535 www.purduepharma.com RapAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 472-7268 Roche Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 285-4484 Patient Assistance Program • www.rocheusa.com Schering-Plough Corp (Commitment to Care Program). . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-7157 Serono Laboratories, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 447-3243 Solvay Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 256-8918 Takeda Pharmaceutical North America, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 830-9159 www.tpna.com Upsher-Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 654-2299 Venofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 282-7712 Vistakon Patient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 815-6874 Watson Pharmaceutical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 964-4766 Wyeth Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 568-9938 Web Sites for Medication Information or Services iPing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.iping.com A wakeup & medications reminder service Needy Meds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.needymeds.org Partnership for Prescription Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 477-2669 www.pparx.org Pharmaceutical Medication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.druginfonet.com Pharmaceutical Medication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.benefitscheckup.org Rx Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxassist.org Rx Hope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxhope.com Rx Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxoutreach.com Medical Equipment Assistance Brazoria Lions Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-1047 Medical equipment to loan • www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brazoriatx Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 www.projectmend.org • low-income eligibility Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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Senior Fraud Attorney General of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml (713) 223-5886 Senior Protection Programs BBB Education Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 341-6141 www.bbb.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-9500 Silver Sleuths are volunteers over the age of 55 working in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau to combat schemes targeting older adults. Sleuths are trained to monitor and identify fraudulent schemes and scams in their neighborhoods and report them to the Better Business Bureau for review. Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 447-8477 Texas State Securities Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 305-8300 www.ssb.state.tx.us • www.TexasInvestorEd.org (investor education) (888) 663-0009 Provides free and confidential background checks on registered investment advisors and brokers. TSSB is the regulatory and enforcement agency for the investment securities market in Texas. also provides investor education and awareness. Senior Referrals These organizations will assist in helping find services. Actions Inc. of Brazoria County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-6132 Alliance for Multicultural Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 776-4700 American Red Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 American Society on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 537-9728 Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 Chambers County Senior Citizens Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 267-3559 Chinese Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 271-6100 Coalition for the Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 739-7514 Colorado Valley Transit Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 732-6281 Colorado County Columbus Crime Victim Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 755-5625 Crisis Hotline (Spanish). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8088 Crisis Intervention of Houston (Hotline). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-5463 DAYA, Inc (South Asian Community). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 981-7645

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Lou Gehrig’s Disease affects more than 36,000 Americans. Help ‘Strike out ALS.’ The ALS Association, Greater Houston Chapter supports patients, families, and caregivers in 32 counties in SE Texas:

Services Include: ALS Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine The Care Connection Support Group Equipment Loan Program Respite Care Program Education Programs Patient Care Management

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Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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Senior Referrals – Continued Elder Care Locator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.gov Epilepsy Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 332-1000 Federal Information Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 688-9889 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much more. . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 Fort Bend and Waller County Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services. . . . . . (409) 770-6251 Galveston County Senior Citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 770-6251 Galveston County Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 (800) 213-8471 Helping One Another, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 885-4188 Austin County Hospice Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.nhpco.org Houston Area Women’s Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-2121 Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 www.h-gac.com Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4900 Jewish Family Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 667-9336 Korean Senior Citizens Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 465-6588 Liberty County Project on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 336-7265 Galveston County Lupus Foundation/Texas Gulf Coast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0126 Montgomery Council on Aging — Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 Retired American Persons Senior Citizen Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 643-5877 Texas City St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 355-7701 www.SLEHC.org Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Southwest Area Wharton County Jr. College Senior Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 532-6430 Wharton County State & National Resources Attorney General of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml • Senior Protection Programs Attorney General of Texas – Houston Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-5886 Food & Drug Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 463-6332 www.fda.gov Reports safety warnings and recalls for products regulated by the FDA. Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 633-4227 www.medicare.gov (800) 442-2620

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Pearland, Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Here! The Greater Pearland Community Assistance Program (CAP) is a private non-profit community based agency that strives to improve the quality of life for residents in the Greater Pearland community who are in need of emergency services. Our primary focus is to provide healthcare services, hospital equipment and utility assistance. As a newly formed organization with growing support, we look forward to continued growth and hope to touch the lives of many through our services and programs in the coming years. To learn more about CAP and how you can become a member, please visit capofpearland.org Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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State & National Resources – Continued Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 447-8477 National Active and Retired Federal Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 438-2272 www.narfehouston.org National Alliance for Caregiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 718-8444 www.caregiving.org National DO NOT CALL Registry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 382-1222 www.ftc.gov National Institute on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 496-1752 www.nia.nih.gov National Senior Citizens Law Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 289-6976 www.nsclc.org Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 www.dfps.state.tx.us/adult_protection • Report Elder Abuse Texas Commission for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 944-9924 www.dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired (800) 628-5115 Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-9240 www.dads.state.tx.us • Find and compare Texas Living Facilities; file complaints Texas Health and Human Services Commission Ombudsman Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 834-7406 Provides direct grant benefits to individuals with disabilities to purchase services Texas Health and Human Services Commission (DADS, DARS, DFPS, SHS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 500-4266 www.hhsc.state.tx.us • Blind; rehab; disability; hearing services Texas Information and Referral Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 www.helpintexas.com Information and referral specialists direct callers to Texas community resources. Texas Poison Center Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-1222 www.poisoncontrol.org The Work Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 www.theworksource.org • Helps individuals find jobs Support Groups/Organizations AARP – Texas State Office in Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 325-2231 www.aarp.org • Senior Advocacy Group; tax return assistance Al-Anon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 683-7227 Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 686-6300 www.aahouston.org ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 942-2572 www.alsa-houston.org Alzheimer’s Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 266-6400 www.alz.org • Texas Chapter: www.alztex.org American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 266-2877 www.cancer.org

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American Contract Bridge League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (901) 332-5586 www.acbl.org American Diabetes Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 977-7706 www.diabetes.org American Lung Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 629-5864 www.texaslung.org American Geriatrics Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 308-1414 www.americangeriatrics.org Arthritis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 283-7800 www.arthritis.org American Heart Association – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 610-5000 www.americanheart.org Asian American Family Services (mental health) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 339-3688 www.aafstexas.org CanCare (individual cancer support). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 461-0028 Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 572-2232 Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 600-1131 www.dbsahouston.org Diabetes Support Group Memorial Hermann Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3000 Diabetes Support Group OakBend Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-2805 Epilepsy Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 789-6295 www.elipepsyfoundation.org Fibromyalgia Association of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 664-0180 Foster Grandparents Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 344-4257 Houston Area Parkinson Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 626-7114 www.hapsonline.org Houston Aphasia Recovery Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-767-5028 www.harctx.org Hospice Grief/Bereavement Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 677-7155 InnerWisdom Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 592-9292 Kidney Failure Support/Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 952-5499 Lifeline – Support/Social Group for Widows and Widowers. . . . . . . (281) 497-2663 Monthly meeting and regular weekend activities L.I.F.T. – Social Support Group for Widows/Widowers – Dignity Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 862-9622 Lupus Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0126 MDA ALS – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-3941 Memorial Hermann Stroke Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 222-2273 www.memorialhermann.org/locations/katy/ Mended Hearts (heart disease support). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 355-4160 Mental Health Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-5161 www.mhahouston.org MS Lifeline/MS Disease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 447-3243 www.mslifelines.com Multiple Sclerosis Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8967 www.nationalmssociety.org (800) 344-4867

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Support Groups/Organizations – Continued National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – (NAMI) Houston Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 970-4419 National Family Caregiver Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 896-3650 www.nfcacares.org National Federation for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 659-9314 www.nfb.org National Hispanic Council on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 347-9733 www.nhcoa.org National Organization for Rare Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 999-6673 Neuromuscular Diseases (all types). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-3941 English and Spanish Osteoporosis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 223-9994 Parkinson’s Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 626-7114 www.hapsonline.org Post-Polio Survivors Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 690-0695 Recovery, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 466-3387 emotional coping, self help Samaritan Bereavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 589-8936 www.thesamaritanministry.org San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8671 Ostomy Support Group San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Baytown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8811 Grief Support Sickle Cell Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 421-8453 Survivors of Suicide – Crisis Intervention Info Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9864 The Mended Hearts, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 355-4160 Support Group for Heart Patients and Families The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org United Cerebral Palsy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 838-9050 www.ucphouston.org United Ostomy Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 493-5015 www.uoahouston.org West Houston Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 558-3444 Tax Preparation Assistance AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer Counselors Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 227-7669 www.aarp.org/taxaide Houston Asset Building Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-1864 Tax preparation for the elderly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-4357 www.neighborhood-centers.org • During tax season: (Jan.1 - Apr. 15) The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org

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TRANSPORTATION General Transportation Acute Care EMS, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 272-6842 (800) 649-7149 American Red Cross – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 www.houstonredcross.org AMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 746-1129 or (877) 244-4890 www.amr.net • Transport Services; Bed-ridden clients with doctor’s orders Brazos Transit Scheduling Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 272-0039 Curb-to curb service throughout Montgomery County Appts. taken up to 4 pm, previous day & up to 7 days in advance www.btd.org Christian Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 345-5955 West Columbia residents only; transport services; telephone reassurance Colorado and Wharton Counties – WCJC Senior Program. . . . . . . . (800) 561-9252 Ambulatory only ext. 6430 Colorado Valley Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 548-1068 Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Galveston, Waller, and Wharton Counties Connect Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 266-2320 Transport Services: M–W–F – UTMB in Galveston; T – Th – Medical Center in Houston. Call for fare prices. Fort Bend County Public Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 988-2902 Gulf Coast Community. Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4745 Cost: $7.40/income limits: $1,020.84 indiv./ $1,375.00 couple HCCTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 368-7433 Harris County residents, elderly/disabled, wheelchair accessible, Low fee/vouchers;Medical and General Transportation HERO-Helping Elderly Residents Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3996 Medical and General Transportation, Mon–Wed 9–4, Thur 9–12 Interfaith Caring Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 927-8129 Santa Fe and Hitchcock Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Loving Kindness, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 358-6393 Humble, Kingwood, Atascosita; ambulatory only Medtrans America (Fees apply). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 721-0226 Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 635-4000 www.ridemetro.org TTY (713) 739-3893 Offers fare discounts on fixed route bus service to seniors, the disabled, and Medicare cardholders. $1.50; over age 70 – free METROLift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 225-0119 provides pre-scheduled, shared ride, curb-to-curb (713) 225-6716 transportation by van or sedan for persons with disabilities. METROLift Subsidy Program – MSP – Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-0303 (Subsidized Taxi) is for METROLift patrons who need last-minute transportation by taxicab. Precinct2gether, Inc. Voucher Transportation Program (62+ clients/Harris County Precinct 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 326-6013 Montgomery County – Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 For elderly and disabled ext. 35

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

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

Medicare & other benefits assistance: Trained benefits

In-Home Services: Helping homebound seniors maintain independence with respite care,home modifications & accessibility, housekeeping, visitation & telephone reassurance.

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

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counselors assist Texans over 65 or disbaled understand, shop plans and apply for assistance programs for Medicare. Help with Medicaid, health insurance and legal assistance also available.

Transportation: Providing medical, senior center and other essential transportation to older Texans.

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

Information & Referrals: Linking older Texans and disabled to community resources.

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TRANSPORTATION – Continued Senior Wheels (55+ only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 885-4678 Southwest – VICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Ambulatory/SW only; parking and toll fees charged The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org West University Seniors Services/Recreational Center. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 662-5895 Seniors and disabled; fee involved, non-residents add 50 cents Medical Transport Acres Homes area – Texas Community Transitional Center. . . . . . . (832) 298-9840 Medical transportation American Red Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 www.houstonredcross.org • Houston medical transportation American Red Cross–Baytown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-1300 Medical transportation Cancer Patients – American Cancer Society Road to Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 266-2877 Cancer Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 227-1618 Volunteers transport patients to treatment; volunteers needed Fort Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-9480 Medical Transportation Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-1985 www.ss.hctx.net (713) 578-2215 Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The service is only for clients who reside outside of the cities of Houston, Baytown, or Pasadena. To be eligible, you must have a low to moderate income and be a resident of Harris County, and either elderly, or disabled, or an ESRD patient. HERO – Helping Elderly Residents Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3996 Medical and General Transportation League City and Clear Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 282-6039 Medical Transportation Medicaid Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 633-8747 Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties for medical appointments between 6 a.m.-7 p.m., call 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, to schedule pick-up Medicaid Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 633-8747 Transport Services Pasadena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 943-7000 Medical Transportation UTMB Cancer Patients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 945-0820 Transport Services Harris County Commissioners’ Group Transportation Each precinct has its own group policies for transportation use; call Commissioners’ Precinct Senior Adult Programs: Precinct 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 733-3717 Precinct 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 452-6071 Precinct 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 492-3680 Precinct 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 893-3726

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Errand Services EAC Faithful Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Provides food and clothing to low-income families/individuals in Harris County Gulf Coast Com. Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4745 Transportation to/from grocery store-nonprofit cost $7.40/income limits: $1,020.84 indiv./$1,375.00 couple SAFE Program-Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 874-6699 65+ clients, living inside 610 LoopSenior Wheels (NAM) (281) 885-4678 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Long-Distance Medical Transportation Angel Flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 247-5433 Must be ambulatory; 1000 mile limit; non-emergency; Non-profit/Free Lifeguard Aeromed Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 248-5433 For-Profit • www.lgaeromed.com Taxis Bay Area Taxi companies: Baytown Senior Taxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-7158 Provides financial assistance to seniors; must qualify. Houston Area Taxi companies: Fiesta – Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 225-2666 Liberty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 695-6700 United. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 699-0000 Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 236-1111 Houston ordinance cites 60+ should receive a 10 percent discount on all rides. Fort Bend Area Taxi companies: Crown Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 981-6626 Fort Bend Taxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 208-2222 SLL Transportation (Sugar Land) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 242-5466 Brazoria Area Taxi companies: Brazosport Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-4444 Only taxi cab service in the Southern Brazoria County area. Open 24/7, 10% discount. UTILITY ASSISTANCE AT&T/SBC Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 464-7928 www.sbc.com Physically handicapped or legally blind may qualify to be exempt from local Directory assistance charges Brazoria County Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 864-1427 Utilities Assistance Catholic Charities-Guadalupe Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-9981 Community Action Council of Galveston County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 765-7878 Information and referral to local agencies offering emergency assistance. Utility assistance for Galveston county residents. Consolidated Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 989-2255 Outside Harris County Fort Bend County Social Services – Rosenberg (M–F, 8–5). . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Fort Bend County Social Services – Missouri City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 403-8050

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UTILITY ASSISTANCE – Continued Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Gas and electric assistance Hester House – Harris County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 672-2573 Lifeline Texas – Light up Texas Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 454-8387 Low income assistance with telephone and electricity Pearland Neighborhood Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 485-1987 Utility assistance for eligible applicants residing in Pearland and Manvel. Programs for Human Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 550-0282 Liberty, Chambers, Orange, & Jefferson Counties Reliant Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 207-7777 www.reliant.com Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-5420 Utilities Assistance (979) 233-5429 Salvation Army Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0686 water only; Harris County only Senior Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Assists with crisis situations involving water, heat, rent and mortgage. Sheltering Arms Utility Assistance - CEAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – noon W.A.T.E.R. Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 371-1400 The W.A.T.E.R. Fund is sponsored by the City of Houston and offers financial assistance for water bills for both the elderly and the disabled. VETERANS SERVICES Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 522-4000 Houston Vet Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 682-2288 Readjustment counseling services M–F: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Montgomery County Veterans Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-7842 ns3.co.montgomery.tx.us/veteran/index.shtml Texas State Veterans Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (254) 791-8280 www.glo.texas.gov/vlb/veterans-benefits/veterans-homes/index.html (800) 252-8387 Housing for elderly veterans Texas Veterans Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 528-5760 www.texasveteranscoalition.com Veterans Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 791-1414 www.houston.med.va.gov Veterans Administration Community Based Outreach Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 310-5001 Galveston and Texas City Veterans Services – Fort Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-4550 VISION Eyeglasses The Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 798-5545

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Vision Resources DARS – Division for Blind Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 948-7960 www.dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 628-5115 Department of Assistive and Rehab Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 628-5115 EyeCare America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-3937 www.eyecareamerica.org Provides medical eye care to individuals who might go without Robert Cizik Eye Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 559-5200 www.cizikeye.org | Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scale Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9561 www.houstonlighthouse.org • Information and Referral Opthamalogist Referrals (+65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-3937 The Center for Visual Rehabilitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 559-5269 http://cizikeye.org/low_vision.htm | A not-for-profit, fee for service low vision clinic. University of Houston Optometry Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2020 Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scale

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INDEX Adaptive Driving Access ............................ See Ad for Numbers............... 34, 44 All Care Medical Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr. Nehme Alkarra (409) 908-9345.......................... 46 Artisan Realty Company ............................ See Ad for Numbers............... 83, 85 AseraCare Hospice .................................. (888) 646-8696........................ 135 Autumn Grove Cottages ............................ (800) 311-4880.......................... 89 Autumn Leaves.......................................... See Ad for Numbers.............. 89, 90 Bay Area Audiology.................................. 1 (877) 828-8168................. 45, 46 Baytown Medical Equipment ...................... (281) 427-7882.......................... 44 Baywind Village . ..................................... (281) 332-9588 . ..................... 123 Baywood Crossing Rehab & Healthcare Ctr .. (713) 575-1800.................... 3, 121 Best Care Laboratory Services .................... (281) 332-0300.................... 33, 44 Bethany Home Health................................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 66 Brazosport Regional Hospital....................... (979) 297-9268......................... 50 BrightStar of Friendswood........................... (281) 606-4335.................... 65, 68 Brookdale Senior Living ............................. See Ad for Numbers................ 80-81 Cantex Continuing Care Network................ See Ad for Numbers.... 116-117, 123 Care Options Health Services...................... (713) 977-1222.......................... 68 Carnes Funeral Home................................ See Ad for Numbers.............. 1, 132 Carriage Inn/Village on the Park.................. See Ad for Numbers............... 82, 86 Clearbrook Crossing Rehab & Healthcare Ctr (832) 677-1729 . ..................... 118 Colonial Oaks.......................................... See Ad for Numbers ........ 87, 90, 91 Cypress Woods Care Center...................... (979) 849-8221........................ 125 Dentures & Dental Services.......................... See Ad for Numbers .................... 45 Elmcroft Senior Living................................. See Ad for Numbers ................... 88 Encompass Home Health ........................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 67 Faith Community Hospice .......................... (281) 422-0414........................ 135 Friendswood Healthcare Center .................. (281) 993-5129........................ 125 Guardian Healthcare................................. (281) 481-2974.......................... 69 Hallmark Hospice...................................... (281) 333-4048 . ..................... 135 Hegwood & Associates.............................. (281) 218-0880.................... 29, 32 Home Care Assistance............................... See Ad for Numbers ......... 2, 62, 68 Hospice and Palliative Care ....................... (713) 975-6200 . ..................... 134 Hospice Care Team................................... See Ad for Numbers................... 135

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INDEX Kindred Hospitals of Houston....................... See Ad for Numbers ............... 56-57 Kingwood Pines Hospital ........................... (281) 358-1495.......................... 54 Kroger Pharmacy....................................... See Ad for Numbers .................... 35 Lake Haven ............................................. (281) 363-4941 . ....................... 86 Light Heart Memory Care........................... (281) 282-0770 . ................. 92, 93 Memorial Hermann Southeast ..................... (281) 929-6100.......................... 51 Methodist Hospital San Jacinto ................... (832) 556-6543 . ....................... 52 Mother Love Health Care . ......................... (713) 534-1108 . ....................... 66 Nexion Health ......................................... See Ad for Numbers .................. 119 Paramount................................................ See Ad for Numbers .......... 122, 124 Park Plaza Hospital . ................................. (713) 527-5000 . ....................... 55 Q Staff Home Healthcare .......................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 69 Regal Estates of League City . ..................... (866) 339-3476.......................... 90 Regency Village ....................................... (281) 332-4738 . ..................... 125 Safeway Medical Supply . ......................... (713) 807-9922 . ....................... 44 Sava Senior Care...................................... See Ad for Numbers .................. 106 Script Source Pharmacy ............................. (713) 340-3122 . ................ IFC, 37 Silverado Hospice..................................... See Ad for Numbers ................. 134 Southwest LTC.......................................... See Ad for Numbers ......... 120, 125 Sunset Nursing Home, Inc........................... See Ad for Numbers................... 115 Sweeny Community Hospital....................... (979) 548-1500 . ....................... 55 Synergy Home Care.................................. (281) 535-1979 . ....................... 69 Texas Home Health.................................... See Ad for Numbers .................... 64 Texas Oncology........................................ (888) 864-4226 . ...................... 53 The Cottages at Clear Lake......................... (713) 391-8453 . ....................... 91 The Maxie House ..................................... (832) 785-7262.......................... 28 The Meridian............................................ (409) 763-6437.......................... 84 The Parkway Senior Apartments .................. (281) 487-9900 . ....................... 85 TheraCare Home Health . .......................... (281) 488-4663.................... 63, 68 Villas on Winkler ...................................... (713) 910-7774 . ....................... 85 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care ................... (713) 663-7777 . ..................... 126 Walgreens Home Health............................ See Ad for Numbers .............. 40, 45 Windsong Village .................................... (281) 485-2776........................ 123 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!

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Arthritis

PAIN Is Unacceptable

The Arthritis Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life Improvement Series empowers people with programs that increase mobility, reduce pain and stiffness, and physician visits. With a variety of programs from which to choose, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure to be one that best fits your needs.

RESOURCES

Programs offered by the Arthritis Foundation include: The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Aquatics Program Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Self Help Program Walk With Ease If you would like more information, or would like to join our network of system partners offering Life Improvement Series classes, contact us at 713-942-9063, or at info.stx@arthritis.org.

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