Senior Resource Guide Southwest Houston (Spring/Summer 2015)

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Houston Methodist has convenient locations throughout the Greater Houston area, which include hospitals, and emergency care and imaging centers. Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or need help managing a chronic health condition, Houston Methodist is here for you.

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How to use the Senior Resource Guide

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Informative articles Brain games Local, state and federal resources (phone numbers & websites) Local event information Designated space for your notes Advertiser Index with phone numbers 8

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION

HOME & GARDEN 33

How to use the Senior Resource Guide.................8-9

15 Ways to Add Curb Appeal...... 32

Where We Cover....................... 14

Liz McNeel – SRES Realtor............ 35

Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide................. 15 Advertisers Index................222-223

What is SRES?............................ 34 Wendy Cline Properties................ 35 HealthLink Construction................. 36 Endless Pools.............................. 37 Premier Care in Bathing................ 40

LEISURE & LIFESTYLE 17 Acorn Stairlifts............................. 41 Texas Wine................................ 16 Body Exhale Massage Therapy...... 18 Keels & Wheels.......................... 19 Cabernet Grill............................ 20 Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Company............................ 21 Lammes Candies......................... 22 Texas Hill Country Wineries.......... 23 Lone Star Gift Baskets................... 24 The Vinyard at Florence................ 25 Jack Mac’s Swill & Grill................ 26 Daddy B’s Texas Spices................ 27 TEAinTexas................................. 28 The Ridge Market Place................ 29 GlassesUSA.com......................... 30 Bastrop County........................... 31

Safe Step Walk-In Tub Co,............ 42 AfterMath Cleanup...................... 43 Bathwraps................................. 44

LEGAL & FINANCIAL 45 KL Financial Services........................ 46 Bill Gordon & Associates.................. 47 MedicareFAQ................................. 48

HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES 51 Walgreens................................. 52 Elik Dialysis Home Therapy........... 53 Kyrobak Pain Relief...................... 54 Pain-Relieving Knee/Back Brace.... 55 Life Alert.................................... 56 Kroger Pharmacy........................ 57

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Davis Home Health, LLC...........86, 88 DOCTORS & DENTISTS 59 Home Health Resources.................87 Mobile Dynamic Dental Services....................... 4, 60

Katy Eldercare..............................87

Dentures & Dental Services....... 5, 61

Comfort Keepers...........................88

Suzunne Bruce & Associates.......... 62

BrightStar Care of Sugar Land.........88 Help for Caregivers.......................89

MEDICAL CENTERS HOUSING & CLINICS 63 What Level of Care is HealthSouth Sugar Land Rehab Hospital........................... 64

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Right For You?............................ 92

Houston Methodist.................. 3, 65

Types of Residential Care for Seniors.............................94-95

OakBend Medical Center......... 7, 66

Continuum of Care (CCRC)

Memorial Hermann Southwest....... 67

The Plaza at the Buckingham......... 96

HealthSouth Rehabilitation – The Woodlands/Cypress............. 68

Eagle’s Trace.............................. 97

Texas Oncology.......................... 69

Living Facilities Listings – CCRC...................................98-99

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land...... 70

Independent/Retirement

Westpark Springs................. 2A, 71

The Solana at Cinco Ranch................ 100

West Houston Medical Center..................... 1B, 72

The Gardens at Spring Shadows........ 101

Oceans Behavioral Hospital.......... 73

Carriage Inn/ Village on The Park....................102, 103

Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital............... 74

The Village of Tanglewood........... 3B, 103

Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Kindred Healthcare.................. 76-77

The Abbey at Westminster Plaza......... 103 Jacksonville, TX.................................. 104 Nacogdoches, TX............................ 105 Living Facilities Listings –

HOME CARE Independent/Retirement.......106-110 SERVICES 79 Assisted Living Home Care vs. Home Health......... 78 Home Care Comparison Charts...................................80-81 Encore Caregivers........................82 Christian Companion Senior Care.................................83 Synergy HomeCare.......................84 Visiting Angels..............................85 Divine Caregivers..........................85

Belmont Village Senior Living....... 111 Clayton Oaks Living................... 112 Legacy at Falcon Point......... 2B, 113 Colonial Oaks – Diversified Housing.................... 114 The Village of the Heights..... 3B, 115 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza.... 115 Clarewood House..................... 115

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HOUSING Continued

Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Greatwood at Sugar Land........... 116

Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities – Listings & Maps..................147-155

Heartis Cypress......................... 116 The Orchard Assisted Living Katy............................... 117 Living Facilities Listings – Assisted Living....................118-122

Cantex Continuing Care Network............................156-157 Senior Care Centers....158-159, 166 Nexion Health.......................... 160

Personal Care Homes

Sava Senior Care................ 1A, 161

Com For Care.......................... 123

Rosenberg Health & Rehab......... 162

Comfy Home............................ 123

Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services......... 163, 168

Braeswood Personal Care Homes............................ 123 Plantation Personal Care Home.... 123 Living Facilities Listings – Personal Care Homes..........124-127

Windsor Quail Valley................. 164 The Medical Resort at Sugar Land.......................... 1, 165 Tuscany Village......................... 166

Licensed Alzheimer’s

Cambridge Health & Rehab........ 167

Autumn Leaves.................. 128, 131

West Houston Rehab & Health Care Center............. 3A, 167

Silverado Care......................... 129 Colonial Oaks – Diversified Housing.................... 130

Stonegate Senior Living.............. 168

Autumn Grove Cottage............... 131

FINAL PLANNING 171

Evergreen Cottages................... 131

Carnes Funeral Home............ 2, 172

Barton House........................... 132

Altus Hospice........................... 173

Living Facilities Listings – Licensed Alzheimer’s............136-139

Houston Hospice....................... 174

Alzheimer’s Association............... 140 Living Facilities Checklist............................144-145 Online Living Facility Resources................................ 146

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Corpus Christi Hospice............... 175 LifeDonation.org........................ 176 Choose the Best End-of-Life Care Option............. 177 Final Planning Resources......179-183 Hospice Agencies...............184-185

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Texas Department of Aging and Disability........................... 186

2015 Best of Contest................... 75

Non-Profits/ Senior Services Listings........188-219 Fort Bend Seniors...................... 189 Fort Bend Transit........................ 191 Agency on Aging of Harris County........................... 201

Sudoku...................................... 58 Crossword Puzzle....................90-91 Recipes....................... 46, 62, 169 Enter to Win Contest.................. 132 Wave a Wand for a Senior........ 178 Page for Taking Notes................ 224

United Way of Greater Houston... 202

PREMIUM PARTNERS

Area Agency on Aging of the Houston/Galveston Area............ 207

Encore Caregivers....Inside Front Cover

Arthritis Foundation.................... 209

Carnes Funeral Home................... 2

The PINNACLE Senior Center...... 213

Houston Methodist........................ 3

Friends For Life.......................... 215

Mobile Dynamic Dental Services..... 4

Adult Day Care Centers.............................220-221

Dentures & Dental Services............ 5

The Medical Resort at Sugar Land... 1

OakBend Medical Center............... 7 Sava Senior Care....................... 1A

ARTICLES Creating a Butterfly Garden........... 38

West Houston Medical Center........................... 1B

5 Must Have Legal Documents....... 49

Westpark Springs....................... 2A

Alzheimer’s Tips for Effective Communication......................... 133

Legacy at Falcon Point............................... 2B

Where do You Go From Here?.... 141

West Houston Rehab & Health Care Center............................... 3A

Preparing and Presenting a Eulogy.................................. 170

Village of The Heights/Village of Tanglewood............................... 3B Rosenberg Health & Rehab................Inside Back Cover Altus Hospice..................Back Cover

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Warning: D O N ’ T T R Y T H I S AT H O M E Oak Smoked Tenderloin with a robust cabernet. Black Diamond Buffalo Enchiladas with a super Texan sangiovese.

Pecan Pan Seared Rainbow Trout with a Hill Country viognier.

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Perfect Summer Treat Texas Proud – fifth generation of the Lamme family operate this Austin candy shop. Texas Chewie Pecan Pralines – our top selling confection is perfect for gifts year-round! Call 800-252-1885 or online lammes.com to see what other treats we have in store for you.

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15 Ways

to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home 1. Accent a bay window by adding window panels below the opening.

2. Add classic crown or fascia dentil molding beneath gutters and eaves to heighten the appearance of your home.

3. If you have a ceiling fan on a front porch, add a two-piece ceiling medallion around the fan’s base to add style to your entire porch.

4. Replace older, rotting wooden louvers with low-maintenance polyurethane louvers.

5. Upgrade the look of your entryway by adding a new brass kick plate and polishing your door hardware.

6. Flank your windows with easy-care polyurethane shutters.

7. Add sparkle to your yard with a decorative lamp post that can help light up the night.

8. Give your house style by adding brackets under roof eaves and on porches.

9. If your home has a Victorian style, use spires to accent exterior areas, fencing and gated areas of the home.

10. Accent your exterior with a new, colorful welcome mat, decorative flags, planter boxes and baskets of flowers.

11. Add dimension to porch ceilings with faux beams.

12. Since the pineapple is the universal sign of hospitality, add a decorative half-round or full round pineapple accent piece in the entryway to your home.

13. Add a trellis system to top off a garage door or side entry door.

14. Add brackets and corbels to side entry areas of the home to bring attention to this area of the house.

15. Cover up unsightly wooden posts with a PVC Column Wrap.

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

Who are SRES® Professionals?

If you haven’t heard of an SRES®, you’re not alone, but with the anticipated needs of an aging population, you’ll be seeing more and more of them. By earning the SRES® designation, a realtor has demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50+ through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.

What does an SRES® do?

SRES® designees not only can create a customized approach to marketing and selling your property, but they also can work with you to explore your housing options to ensure that your next home best serves your current and future needs. Such certified specialists have special knowledge about everything from reverse mortgages and the importance of universal design to the uses of pensions, 401k accounts, and IRAs in real estate transactions.They’ll also help you steer clear of loan schemes and scams that victimize aged 50+ borrowers.

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Find somewhere new to call home.

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Let us help you create a solution for barrier-free living Remain independent in your own home!

Grab Bar Installation and Do-It-Yourself Kits Tub Modifications

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Creating a

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

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Here are a few plants that are sure to create a colorful, nectarrendering, butterflyfriendly habitat right in your own backyard.

Blue sage is a native Texas perennial, drought-resistant and blooms in shades of purple and blue nearly year-round.

Texas lantana thrives in hot Texas temperatures. It produces bright colorful blossoms and attracts swallowtails, sulphurs and brush-foot butterflies.

Asclepias is also known as milkweed and comes in several varieties. The most common variety in Texas is also known as Antelope Horn. Tropical Milkweed is not native to Texas but is widely available in garden centers and blooms in bright bold colors.

Zinnias grow well in the Texas heat and are easy to grow from a seed. They are annuals, so be prepared to plant them each spring.

Buddleia (butterfly bush) usually bloom mid-July through frost, in vibrant shades of purple, red and white.

A butterfly garden will not only attract colorful creatures to your space, but will also create a colorful atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy.

Don’t forget to feed the next generation of butterflies— the caterpillars! Here are some plants that will attract and nurture certain caterpillar species in Coastal South Texas: • Asclepias (milkweed) – Monarchs • Passion Vines – Fritillaries • Parsley – Black Swallowtail • Citrus – Giant Swallowtail • Pipevine – Pipevine Swallowtail

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Mayan Chocolate Truffles Courtesy of Kerrville Hills Winery and Lovin’ Spoonful Ingredients: 1 32-ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cans of condensed milk 2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla extract dash of red pepper (cayenne works well) 1 cup Hersey’s Cocoa, natural unsweetened 1 cup Hersey’s Special Dark Cocoa

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Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine a cup of each of the cocoa powders and a dash of red pepper, being cautious not to use too much.

Once chocolate mixture is cool but still slightly warm, roll it into bite size balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RECIPE

Chocolate Mousse Courtesy of Jordan Vineyard and Winery Ingredients: 30 ounces 68 percent bittersweet chocolate discs* 32 ounces heavy whipping cream 15 ounces sugar 1 cup water 18 large eggs

Photography | Jordan Vineyard and Winery Directions: Gently heat bittersweet chocolate over a double boiler, stirring constantly until melted (120 F) and set aside.

In a non-reactive bowl, whip cream to soft peaks and set aside.

In a heavy-bottomed sauce pot over medium heat, combine sugar and water and heat to a soft-crack stage (282 F). In a stainless steel or copper bowl, beat yolks until thickened and then slowly pour sugar-water into yolks. Gently fold whipped cream into yolk mixture. Once the whipped cream is fully incorporated, gently fold in the tempered chocolate, reserving 3 ounces for the drizzle. Pour mousse into individual bowls or one large, decorative bowl.

Drizzle reserved chocolate over the top and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.

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

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

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

What is home health care?

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

What is home care?

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

Will my insurance cover the costs?

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

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Home Care and Companion services provide supervision to monitor and/or assist with daily activities and tasks.

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Unique to Encore: • 24-hour, 365-days/year care • Caregivers throughly screened, trained, bonded and insured • Hourly or live-in caregivers • Personality compatability • Schedules and duties adaptable to changing needs • Care plan tailored to each individual • Home, hospital, or assisted living facility private duty care • Medication reminders

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Davis Home Health, LLC, is a Medicare certified and CHAP accredited home health agency located in Sugar Land, Texas that provides professional nursing services, home health aides and therapy services in the home environment.

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Caregiver Training

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HOUSING: INFORMATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Day Care Facilities that provide for the needs of seniors during daytime hours only.

Services typically include meals, social interaction, arts/crafts/entertainment, and stretching/gentle exercise. Centers often accommodate seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Day care allows the family to go to work or a much needed rest.

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

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

These recommendations are orchestrated into a comprehensive plan of care.

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Residential Care Homes Independent/Retirement Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing/Rehab Licensed Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care Continuing Care Retirement Communities Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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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.

Regulation

Not Regulated

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

• Laundry / Linen Service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing / Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls

State Regulations

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

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

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

$1,800 to $4,000 / month

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Information courtesy of The American Elder Care Research Organization

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

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

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

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

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

State & Federal Regulations

Some State Regulations

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

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

$4,000 to $12,000 / month

Varies with breadth of services required.

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Walking Tall Again THE PLAZA AT THE BUCKINGHAM

Quality of Care Leading to Quality of Life At The Plaza at The Buckingham, quality of care leads to quality of life where our compassionate, skilled staff and innovative wellness program come together to create a comfortable, residential environment.

Resident of The Buckingham

• Direct Admissions – no entrance free required • Assisted Living • Medicare Skilled Nursing with Private Rooms and Private Baths at No Extra Charge • Memory Support • Respite Care

“After losing my mobility, the Healthcare team at The Plaza at The Buckingham restored my balance and I am WALKING TALL again!”

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Therapy up to 7 days a week

Comprehensive rehabilitation services, all under one roof.

When you require physical, speech or occupational therapy, turn to the experts in senior health care: Eagle’s Trace.

We treat you like a person, not a patient.

Our therapists know you personally, understand your goals and are invested in your recovery.

Your care plan travels with you. As you journey from post-acute to outpatient rehabilitation (all at Eagle’s Trace), your therapists adjust your care plan for optimal results.

Call 1-800-719-0834 for more information or to request your free brochure.

You don’t have to be a resident of Eagle’s Trace to take advantage of our comprehensive rehabilitation services.

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

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Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281 BAY CITY The Legacy Assisted & Independent Living 720 12th Street 77414 (979) 245-7891

Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor 4141 S Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 660-5000 Brookdale Galleria 2929 Post Oak Boulevard 77056 (866) 907-7719 Clarewood House 7400 Clarewood Drive 77036 (713) 774-5821 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Drive 77077 (281) 496-7676 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 (713) 979-3777 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

University Place 7480 Beechnut 77074 (713) 541-2900

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Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Boulevard 77065 (281) 970-7979 RSP, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 KATY Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 392-2800 RSP, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 KINGWOOD Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 1714 Chestnut Ridge Road 77339 (713) 419-2609 MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Plantation Villas Community 202 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-9584 LAKE JACKSON Carriage Inn – Lake Jackson 130 Lake Road 77566 (979) 285-0300 RSP, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 LEAGUE CITY

The Forum At Memorial Woods 777 N Post Oak Road 77024 (713) 956-0870

The Crossings 2700 Marina Bay Drive 77573 (281) 339-7996

The Hallmark 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633

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Brookdale Willowbrook Place 7450 Willow Chase Boulevard 77070 (866) 588-0050

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Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25711 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 26222 Hanna Road 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25707 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

The Village at Gleannloch Farms 9505 Northpointe Boulvard 77379 (281) 569-2999

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25703 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

SUGAR LAND

The Village at the Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Drive 77380 (281) 292-4600

The Sycamores at Sugar Land 770 Brooks Street 77478 (281) 565-6722

HOUSING: Continuing Care

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2027 Cherry Laurel 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

THE WOODLANDS Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25715 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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The Solana at Cinco Ranch

The New Signature of Senior Living

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• An active lifestyle offering social clubs, group outings, wellness classes and outstanding dining

• Convenient monthly leases and no buy-in fees • A variety of oor plan options to meet every budget • Assisted living neighborhood offering a small, intimate setting under the direct supervision of licensed nurse.

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD: “I want to have others see how more meaningful their days can be...I still work, we travel, but I have peace of mind knowing if anything happens to me or my wife, we have care at our fingertips.” ~Resident

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Houston’s best kept secret– The Gardens at Spring Shadows provides an exceptional senior living experience at the best price in town.

In addition to a stylish unit you receive all bills paid (less phone and cable), two meals five days per week and covered parking.

Call or drop by to tour our delightful community today.

HOUSING: Independent/Retirement

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Live Life Well You’ve got a lot of living to do; why not live your life the way YOU want in a community designed just for you.

From exceptional dining to social events galore, Carriage Inn and Village on the Park can provide you with all you need to LIVE LIFE WELL!

Convenient Locations: Village on the Park-Houston Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care 281.970.7979

Carriage Inn-Huntsville

Independent & Assisted Living

Independent Living 936.295.0600 License #135991

Assisted Living Village on the Park-Friendswood Carriage Inn-Conroe License #141156

Independent Living 281.996.8871

Independent Living

Memory Care 936.760.1966

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Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care 979.285.0300

Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care 281.392.2800

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HOUSING: Independent/Retirement

1407 Studewood • Houston, TX villageoftheheights.com

1600 Augusta Drive Houston, TX 77057

www.villageoftanglewood.com Locally Owned & Managed

THE ABBEY AT WESTMINSTER PLAZA Phone: (281) 556-6020 • License #100256 Houston TX 77082 • 2855 Westminster Plaza Dr. www.abbeywp.com A Luxury Retirement Community

Open Now – Brand New! Luxury Independent Living Retirement Community All-inclusive apartments up to 1600 sq ft featuring: granite countertops, walk-in shower, garden tub, stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, wood floors, spacious closets. Amenities: restaurant-style dining, indoor heated pool, movie theatre, wood working shop, parking garage, 24hr. concierge, dog park, indoor track, fitness center, hair salon/spa, rehab services, and hydro-therapy pool.

CARRIAGE INN / VILLAGE ON THE PARK Senior Living at its Finest Please see our Full Page Ad for Locations www.rcmseniorliving.com

You’ve got a lot of living to do; why not live your life the way YOU want in a community designed just for you? From exceptional dining to social events galore, Village on the Park and Carriage Inn can provide you with all you need to celebrate life...each day.

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Independent/Retirement APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

ALVIN Alvin Memorial Gardens 916 South Gordon 77511 (281) 331-1214 ANGLETON Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281 Magnolia Acres 108 Deborah Drive 77515 (979) 849-2301 Whites Cottage Center 332 Marshall Alley 77515 (979) 849-4744 BAYTOWN Alexander Hall Apartments at St. James House 5802 West Baker Road 77520 (281) 425-1220 Birdsong Place Villas 1017 Birdsong Drive 77521 (832) 477-7585 Shady Creek Premier Retirement Community 1220 Knowlton Road 77520 (281) 428-1233 CLEVELAND Azalea Terrace Apartments 121 Peach Street 77327 (281) 592-1952 Cleveland Plaza Apartments 915 E. Hanson Street 77327 (281) 592-7870 Park Place Apartments 200 Campbell Street 77327 (281) 592-0332 CONROE Bellshire Apartments 800 Bellshire Drive 77301 (936) 756-8849 Camelot Pines Apartments 200 Camelot Street 77304 (936) 539-5880

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5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Carriage Inn – Conroe 750 Longmire Road 77304 (936) 760-1966 HH 4 Havenwood Place Apartments 600 Hickerson 77301 (936) 441-9300 Regency in The Forest 545 FM 1488 77384 (936) 271-5110 APT 4 The Mansions in the Forest 545 FM 1488 77384 (936) 271-5110 The Wellington at Conroe 500 River Point Drive 77304 (936) 756-8643 CYPRESS Ainsley Courte Assisted Living 15055 N Eldridge Parkway 77429 (281) 374-8002 DEER PARK The Waterford at Deer Park 201 McDermott Street 77504 (281) 542-9445 DICKINSON Mariposa Apartment Homes at Bay Colony 1101 FM 517 West 77539 (281) 534-1122 APT, H, 4 EAGLE LAKE Courtwood Apartments 400 S. Austin Road 77434 (888) 905-9791 FRIENDSWOOD Gardens at Friendswood Lake 1423 West Parkwood Avenue 77546 (281) 648-1044 Hope Village Home 4 15403 Hope Village Road 77546 (281) 482-7926

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GALVESTON The Meridian Retirement Community 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (409) 763-6437 HEMPSTEAD Shady Oaks Apartments Limited 506 Ellen Powell Drive 77445 (936) 857-5511 HOUSTON Atria Westchase 11424 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-7900 Bellerive Apartment 7225 Bellerive 77036 (713) 789-5000 Belmont Village Hunters Creek 7667 Woodway Drive 77063 713-781-1505 Braesridge Senior Living Apartments 11100 Braesridge Drive 77071 (713) 270-8494 Brookdale Place Memorial City 11900 Barryknoll 77024 (713) 932-0400 Brookdale Place Spring Shadows 10100 Kempwood 77080 (713) 462-6444 Brookdale Place West University 5151 Buffalo Speedway 77005 (713) 432-7777 Brookdale Place Willowbrook 7575 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 588-0800 Camden Royal Oaks 11805 Meadowglen Lane 77082 (281) 556-0153 Chelsea Senior Community 3230 W. Little York Road 77091 (713) 481-8989 Commons of Grace Senior Apartment Homes 9110 Tidwell 77078 (713) 635-3500 Copperfield Estates 16820 West Road 77095 (281) 859-9911 Cornerstone Gardens 14522 Cornerstone Village Drive 77014 (281) 580-8004

Cornerstone Village Apartments 3133 Cornerstone Park Drive 77014 (281) 880-0100 Creekbend Garden Apartments 8106 Creekbend Drive 77071 (713) 272-7717 Cypresswood Estates 15331 Kuykendahl 77090 (281) 580-5333 Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Drive 77077 (281) 496-7676 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5 Emeritus at Cy-Fair 11500 Fallbrook Drive 77065 (281) 970-6688 Emeritus at Memorial 1414 Sandy Springs Road 77042 (713) 782-3355 Evening Star Villa 11800 S Glen Drive 77099 (281) 498-7758 Evergreen Commons 8484 Jason Street 77074 (713) 272-0201 Goldberg B’nai B’rith Towers 10909 Fondren 77096 (713) 771-2417 HomeTowne on Bellfort 10888 Huntington Estates Drive 77099 (281) 568-9990 Houston Heights Tower 330 W 19th Street 77008 713-862-8058 Lakeview Place 8950 Hammerly Boulevard 77080 (713) 984-9003 Langwick Senior Residences 955 Langwick Drive 77060 (281) 876-1812 Laurel Point 16170 Westpark Drive 77082 (866) 994-6786 Lovett Manor 2056 Antoine Drive 77055 (713) 683-6900 Lyeral Apartment 75 Lyerly 77022 (713) 694-6681 Magnolia Estates 101 Normandy Road 77015 (713) 455-3333 Mariposa Apartment Homes at Ella Boulevard 16354 Ella Boulevard 77090 (281) 880-8400 APT, H 4

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Trinity Care Senior Living 227 E. Edgewood Drive 77546 (281) 482-9700 Village on the Park – Friendswood 400 E. Parkwood Drive 77546 (281) 996-8871 TS, HH 4

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HOUSTON – Continued Mariposa Apartment Homes at Reed Road 2889 Reed Road 77051 (713) 738-1222 APT, H 4 Northvale Village 14422 Cornerstone Village Drive 77014 (281) 880-6144 Oak Tree Manor Apartments 14603 Fonmeadow Drive 77035 (713) 729-9288 Oleander Commons Apartments 12805 Bissonnet 77099 (832) 328-0812 Orchard Park at Willowbrook 13350 Perry Road 77070 (832) 237-7000 Park at Bellaire 6333 Chimney Rock 77081 (713) 830-5400 Pepper Tree Manor 5950 Antoine 77091 (713) 681-5553 Rainbow Village 6100 Corporate 77036 (713) 995-4538 St Dominic Village 2401 A Holcombe Boulevard 77021 (713) 741-8700 Tarrytowne Estates 1815 Enclave Parkway 77077 (281) 531-1905 Telephone Road Apartments 6000 Telephone Road 77087 (713) 645-2131 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza 2865 Westminister Plaza Drive 77082 (281) 556-6020 RSP, MC, TS, PS 4, 5 The Gardens at Spring Shadows 10100 Kempwood Drive 77080 (713) 462-6444 APT, TS, HH, RH 4

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The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 (713) 660-6552 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Manor at Jersey Village 12400 Castlebridge Drive 77065 (281) 970-4040 The Orchard at Garden Oaks 880 W. 34th Street 77018 (713) 861-3800 The Orchard at Westchase 10801 Westpark Drive 77042 (713) 334-7500 The Village of Tanglewood 1600 Augusta Drive 77057 (713) 977-1400 TS, HH 3 Treemont Retirement Community 2501 Westerland Drive 77063 (713) 783-6820 University Place 7480 Beechnut 77074 (713) 541-2900 Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Boulevard 77065 (281) 970-7979 RSP, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 Villas on Winkler 8625 Winkler Drive 77017 (713) 910-7774 APT, LAPT, TS 4, 6 West Oaks Village 15025 Caseta Drive 77082 (281) 531-4406 Westbrae Court 10680 Westbrae Parkway 77031 (713) 541-9991 Woodland Christian Towers 600 E Tidwell Road 77022 (713) 692-2439 HUMBLE Knightsbridge Apartments 3455 FM 1960 Road West 77338 (832) 644-1284

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Kingwood Senior Village 435 Northpines Drive 77365 (281) 548-2500 Terrace Retirement Living at Kingwood 929 Rockmead Drive 77339 (281) 359-8800

HUNTSVILLE Carriage Inn – Huntsville 2805 Lake Road 77340 (936) 295-0600 APT, H TS, HH 4, 5, 6

LAKE JACKSON Carriage Inn – Lake Jackson 130 Lake Road 77566 (979) 285-0300 RSP, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 Lake Jackson Manor Apartments 120 Garland Drive 77566 (979) 297-2500 Plantation Villas Community 202 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-9584

JACINTO CITY Big Bass Resort 9701 Market Street 77029 (713) 675-8800 KATY Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 392-2800 RSP, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 Heritage Grand at Cinco Ranch 5027 S. Bend Park Court 77494 (281) 395-0444 Providence Place 20300 Saums Road 77449 (281) 647-6470 The Grand Parkway 22777 Franz Road 77449 (281) 395-0555 The Solana at Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Boulevard 77494 (281) 395-9600 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 The Villas of Park Grove 600 Park Grove 77450 (281) 398-1411 Trebah Village Apartments 19501 West Little York Road 77449 (281) 861-4258 KEMAH Lake Haven Apartments 1051 Columbia Memorial Parkway 77565 (281) 538-5559 APT 4 KINGWOOD Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center 2807 Kings Crossing Drive 77345 (281) 361-7557 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Atria Kingwood 2401 Green Oak Drive 77339 (281) 359-8959 Cypress Woods 2755 Chessnut Ridge Road 77339 (281) 441-8800

LEAGUE CITY Regal Estates Assisted Living and Retirement 500 Enterprise Avenue 77573 (281) 538-5993 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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Sierra Meadows Apartments 9835 N. Sam Houston Parkway East 77396 (281) 441-3999 Wentworth Senior Apartments 19030 Timber Forest Drive 77346 (281) 540-3373

The Crossings 2700 Marina Bay Drive 77573 (281) 339-7996 MISSOURI CITY HomeTowne at Missouri City 10014 S. Sam Houston Parkway 77071 (713) 776-2100 The Plantation at Quail Valley 2815 Cypress Point Drive 77459 (281) 208-4470 PASADENA Bayshore Towers Apartments 3219 Burke Road 77504 (713) 947-0754 Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments 2627 Cherrybrook Lane 77502 (713) 920-1844 The Parkway Senior Apartments 3663 Fairmont Parkway 77504 (281) 487-9900 PEARLAND Trinity Oaks of Pearland 3033 Pearland Parkway 77581 (281) 997-8880 Villages of Towne Lake 4055 Village Drive 77581 (281) 997-5533 RICHMOND Brazos Bend Villa Apartments 2020 Rocky Falls Road 77469 (281) 342-5252

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ROSENBERG Brazos Senior Villas 5801 Reading Road 77471 (281) 232-0100 Kings Arms Apartments 1317 Mahlmann Street 77471 (281) 342-7112

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

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THE WOODLANDS Conservatory at Alden Bridge 6203 Alden Bridge Drive 77382 (832) 482-4344 H, TS 4 Oak Haven Apartment Homes 19445 David Memorial Drive 77385 (281) 363-4941 APT 4 The Forum at The Woodlands 5055 West Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 367-3170

SPRING Atria Cypresswood 6611 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 370-5444 Conservatory at Champion Forest 8215 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 378-6069 H, TS 4 Paradise Springs 5600 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 376-5949 SUGAR LAND Atria Sugar Land 1401 Soldiers Field Drive 77479 (281) 494-4200 Brookdale Plaza First Colony 16900 Lexington Boulevard 77479 (281) 903-2000 Greatwood at Sugar Land 7001 Riverbrook 77479 (281) 343-8400 TS, HH, PS 4, 5, 6 Home Sweet Home Residential Care Facility 13218 Nantucket Drive 77478 (281) 704-1164 SWEENEY The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. Second Street 77480 (979) 548-1524 APT, RC RSP, TS 4, 5, 6

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ALVIN Desire to Live 2220 CR 144 77511 (832) 512-3863

CYPRESS Ainsley Courte Assisted Living 15055 N Eldridge Parkway 77429 (281) 374-8002

Talbots Kozy Korner, LLC 1501 Parkway 77511 (281) 331-1289

Heartis Cypress 17935 Longenbaugh Road 77433 (281) 392-2200

ANGLETON Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281

DICKINSON La Vita Bella 3527 Oak Drive 77539 (281) 534-9404

BAYTOWN Remington Park Assisted Living Residence 901 West Baker Road 77521 (281) 427-4373

FRESNO Plantation Personal Care Home 4118 Knight Road 77545 (281) 431-0994 RSP, MC 3, 4, 5

Swan Manor Assisted Living 2508 Ward Road 77520 (281) 422-9030

FRIENDSWOOD Emeritus at Friendswood 1310 Friendswood Drive S 77546 (281) 648-5454

COLUMBUS The Oaks Assisted Living Residence 203 Charter Street 78934 (979) 732-9590 CONROE Abundant Life Assisted Living & Memory Care 15245 Saddlewood Drive 77384 (281) 825-2464 Elmcroft at Rivershire 450 N. Rivershire 77304 (936) 788-2626 Loving Kindness Assisted Living 635 Pinewood Drive 77385 (281) 323-4676 Strake Place 1701 Westview Boulevard 77304 (936) 539-5558 TeiGoRoc I Personal Care Home 11184 Damico Lane 77306 (936) 231-3127 TeiGoRoc II Personal Care Home 11120 FM 1485 77306 (936) 231-3124

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HOUSTON Autumn Grove Cottage – Copperfield 8524 Copperbrook Drive 77095 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6 Autumn Grove Cottage – The Heights 1405 West 24th Street 77008 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6 Belmont Village – Hunters Creek 7667 Woodway Drive 77063 (713) 781-1505 Belmont Village – West University 2929 W Holcombe Boulevard 77025 (713) 592-9200 Braeburn Gardens 8627 Willow Meadow Drive 77031 (713) 988-1444 Braeswood Personal Care Homes 3519 South Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 666-6545 RSP 4, 5, 6

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Larkwood Assisted Living 8910 Marinette Drive 77074 (713) 988-4871

Brookdale Place Spring Shadows 9889 Kempwood Drive 77080 (713) 934-8844

Lovett Place 808 Lovett Boulevard 77006 (713) 526-2233

Brookdale Place Tanglewood 505 Bering Drive 77057 (713) 532-1718

Oak Shadows 4801 Allendale 77017 (713) 941-7700

Clarewood House 7400 Clarewood Drive 77036 (713) 774-5821 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Silverado Senior Living – Cypresswood 10225 Cypresswood Drive 77070 (281) 955-0880 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5, 6

Colonial Oaks at Braeswood 7800 N Stadium Drive 77030 (713) 799-8200 MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5

Sparrow Adult Living 7414 Jensen Drive 77093 (713) 697-4600 RSP 1, 3, 5

Colonial Oaks at Westchase 11395 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-2900 MC 4

Sweet Home Assisted Living 13820 Eagle Pass 77015 (713) 450-3222 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza 2865 Westminster Plaza Drive 77082 (281) 556-6020 AZ, RSP, MC 4, 5

Com For Care 7502 Marinette Drive 77074 (713) 664-4677 RSP, PS 4, 5, 6 Devine Living Center 12802 Newbrook Drive 77072 (281) 799-5955

The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 (713) 660-6552 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

EdenBrook of Champions 14050 Cutten Road 77069 (281) 866-9898

The Gardens Of Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Boulevard 77401 (713) 665-3888

Elmcroft at Braeswood 2555 S Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 839-8265

The Hallmark Assisted Living – Alzheimer’s Center 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633

Elmcroft at Cy-Fair 11246 Fallbrook 77065 (281) 890-3174

The Medallion 6262 N. Braeswood 77074 (713) 778-5777 MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

Emeritus at Champion 17705 Red Oak Drive 77090 (281) 440-0966 Emeritus at Clearlake 14101 Bay Point Court 77062 (281) 461-7600 Graystone Senior Lifecare Assisted Living 1310 Riverview Circle 77077 (713) 973-8899 Helen’s Care Cottages 3611 Glen Pine 77068 (281) 866-8840 Helens Care Cottages 5807 Old Lodge 77066 (281) 866-8185 Holly Hall Retirement Community 2000 Holly Hall Street 77054 (713) 799-9031

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Brookdale Place Shadow Lake 2835 Shadowbriar Drive 77077 (281) 759-6700

The Solana Vintage Park 19929 Chaswood Park Drive 77070 (281) 320-9000 The Village at Meyerland 4141 N Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 665-4141 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Village of The Heights 1407 Studewood Street 77008 (713) 802-9700 RSP, MC, TS 4, 5, 6 Tranquility Personal Care Homes 9006 Poco 77080 (713)-783-2404 U.S. Memory Care of Vintage 10120 Louetta Road 77070 (832) 301-8188 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Boulevard 77065 (281) 970-7979 RSP, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 Zimac Care Center 9898 Bissonnet Street 77036 (713) 272-7004 HUMBLE Autumn Grove Cottage – Humble 5500 Atascocita Road 77346 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6 Compassionate Home Care 8426 Opalwood Lane 77338 (281) 540-2258 HUNTSVILLE Carriage Inn – Huntsville 2805 Lake Road 77340 (936) 295-0600 TS, HH 4, 5, 6 The Lexington Center 679 I-45 South 77340 (936) 295-4488 KATY Autumn Grove Cottage – Katy 21803 Oak Park Trails Drive 77450 (281) 220-0882 RSP, MC, TS 4, 5, 6 Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 392-2800 RSP, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 Colonial Oaks of Katy 21601 Provincial Boulevard 77450 (281) 578-2222 RSP, MC, TS 4, 5, 6 Comfy Home 21819 Hollow Field Lane 77450 (713) 502-8175 RSP, MC 4, 5 Legacy at Falcon Point 1520 Katy Gap Road 77494 (281) 394-0628 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch 21939 Cinco Ranch Boulevard 77450 (281) 717-1700 The Orchard Assisted Living & Memory Care 24802 Kingsland Boulvard 77494 (281) 371-3000 MC, TS 4, 5, 6 The Villa 26110 Willow Colony Lane 77494 (281) 395-0139 Tuscany Living Villa Katy 28019 Norfolk Trail Lane 77494 (832) 361-4064 KINGWOOD Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 1714 Chestnut Ridge Road 77339 (713) 419-2609 MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Eden Terrace of Kingwood 919 Rockmead 77339 (281) 359-8800 Rosemont Assisted Living 6450 Kings Parkway 77346 (281) 812-4099 Silverado Senior Living – Kingwood 22955 Eastex Freeway 77339 (281) 312-2526 RSP, MC, TS, PS 4, 5, 6 LAKE JACKSON Carriage Inn – Lake Jackson 130 Lake Road 77566 (979) 285-0300 RSP, MC, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 Elmcroft at Lake Jackson 206 Oak Drive South 77566 (979) 297-5577 Plantation Villas Community 202 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-9584 LEAGUE CITY Orchard Park at Victory Lakes 2760 West Walker Street 77573 (281) 369-4404 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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ROSENBERG Cambridge Square Assisted Living 2700 Avenue N 77471 (281) 344-8444

MANVEL Orchard Park at Southfork 3151 Southfork Parkway (713) 960-4727 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

ROSHARON Three D Management Inc. 12811 Pleasant Valley Drive 77583 (281) 369-2067

Six Palms Assisted Living Facility 5409 Croix Road 77578 (281) 692-9226 MEADOWS PLACE Meadows Place Senior Village 12221 South Kirkwood 77477 (281) 240-1932 MISSOURI CITY Oyster Creek Manor 3505 FM 1092 77459 (281) 261-1217 MONTGOMERY Live Oak Assisted Living 115 Lone Star Boulevard 77356 (936) 597-4140 NEEDVILLE Reliable Oaks 11750 Padon Road 77461 (832) 282-7363 PASADENA Colonial Oaks at Vista 4004 Vista Road 77504 (713) 941-4663 RSP, MC, HH, PS 4, 5, 6 Heritage House, LLC 3910 Fairmont Parkway 77504 (281) 998-8786 Pine Tree Assisted Living 5128 Pine Avenue 77503 (281) 487-3113 PEARLAND Autumn Grove Cottage – Pearland 3403 Southfork Parkway 77578 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6 Colonial Oaks Pearland 2940 Cullen Parkway 77584 (281) 997-2500 RSP, MC, HH 4 RICHMOND Clayton Oaks Living 21175 SW Freeway 77469 (281) 341-6200 MC, TS 3, 4, 5, 6

SPRING Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2027 Cherry Laurel 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 515 Enchanted River Drive 77388 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

HOUSING: Assisted Living

Regal Estates Assisted Living and Retirement 500 Enterprise Avenue 77573 (281) 538-5993 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 26222 Hanna Road 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Autumn Grove Cottage – Champions 8733 Eastloch Drive 77379 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6 Grace Memory Care 25610 Oakhurst Drive 77386 (832) 677-2901 King’s Palace 25706 Glen Loch Drive 77380 (281) 681-2273 Spring Creek Village Senior Living 20305 Holzwarth Road 77388 (281) 257-2299 RSP, MC, TS 4, 5, 6 Wood Glen Court Assisted Living 5000 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 573-0370 APT, MC 4, 5, 6 SUGAR LAND Atria Sugar Land 1401 Soldiers Field Drive 77479 (281) 494-4200 Barton House 2229 Williams Trace Boulevard 77478 (281) 313-2500 RSP, MC, HH, PS 4, 5 Colonial Oaks at First Colony 13825 Lexington Boulevard 77478 (281) 277-0900 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS, 4, 5, 6 Emeritus at Sugar Land 151 Commerce Green Boulevard 77478 (281) 491-6257

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Assisted Living APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

TS HH RH PS

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

SUGAR LAND – Continued Greatwood at Sugar Land 7001 Riverbrook 77479 (281) 343-8400 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5

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Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Autumn Grove Cottage – The Woodlands 5000 Alden Bridge Drive 77382 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6 Grace Residential Care Home, Inc 25914 Oak Ridge Drive 77380 (281) 419-9721

Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh Street 77478 (281) 277-1221 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Silverado Senior Living The Woodlands 7950 Bay Branch Drive 77382 (281) 681-8000 RSP, MC, TS, PS 4, 5, 6

SWEENEY The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. Second Street 77480 (979) 548-1524 RSP, TS 4, 5, 6

The Village of The Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Drive 77380 (281) 292-4600

TEXAS CITY The Independence Village 905 Highway 3N 77591 (409) 935-4335

TOMBALL Serenity’s Haven 8727 Seber Lane 77375 (281) 732-6937

The Wood Group 5825 E F Lowry Expressway 77591 (409) 935-4629

Southern Knights Assisted Living Center 27919 Johnson Road 77375 (281) 351-8575

Elmcroft of The Mainland 1901 N Amburn Road 77591 (409) 935-6620 THE WOODLANDS Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25715 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25711 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

VICTORIA Elmcroft at Victoria 411 East Larkspur 77904 (361) 576-0444 WHARTON Elmcroft at Briar Lane 1930 Briar Lane 77488 (979) 532-5800

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25707 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25703 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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Personal Care Homes APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

TS HH RH PS

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

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Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

ALVIN

GALVESTON

Evening Shade Personal Care Home 610 Briarwilde Court 77511 (281) 756-8225

Concord Homes 1027 Tremont 77550 (409) 770-9011

Evening Star Personal Care Home 2960 Rowan Burton 77511 (281) 331-6753 Thy Loving Kindness 1218 South Johnson 77511 (281) 331-4215 BROOKSHIRE Casa de Nuez 36215 County Line Road 77423 (281) 533-9457 CONROE The Ranch Personal Care Home 9297 Wahrenberger 77304 (936) 788-7760

HIGHLANDS Mountbatten House 213 Maple Street 77562 (281) 843-2013 HITCHCOCK Tinker Bell’s Gentle Heart 6718 Carver Avenue 77563 (409) 986-9919 HOUSTON Always Home Assisted Living 3318 S. Greenpark Drive 77082 (281) 679-1585

CYPRESS

Bedford Personal Care Home 11718 Bedford Street 77031 (281) 498-3301

Elite House of Care 18018 Timber Mist Court 77433 (832) 798-7983

Braeburn Manor 8119 S Braeswood Boulevard 77071 (713) 776-0800

McPherson’s Personal Care Homes 19618 Mackinaw Isle Court 77429 (281) 818-4556

Braeswood Personal Care Homes 3519 South Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 666-6545 RSP 4, 5, 6

DICKINSON Gracious Living 12425 Pine Oak Drive 77539 (281) 337-9060 EL LAGO Psalm 23 Homecare 204 Confederate Way 77586 (281) 326-9001 FRESNO Plantation Personal Care Home 4118 Knight Road 77545 (281) 431-0995 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5

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Com For Care 7502 Marinette Drive 77074 (713) 664-4677 RSP, PS 4, 5, 6 Hamlin House 1507 Hamlin Valley 77090 (832) 249-7677 Heaven’s Gate 15139 Gran Vista 77083 (281) 808-0563 Happy Days Senior Living 2825 Wilcrest, Suite 615A 77042 (281) 740-0177

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Creekside 1433 Veterans Memorial Parkway 77340 (936) 439-4700

Limbe House, Inc. 12115 Corona Lane 77277 (281) 983-0045

KINGWOOD

Loving Care Personal Care Home 2119 Isabella 77004 (713) 521-1082

Compassionate Home Care #2 911 Southern Hills Road 77339 (281) 312-4208

Quality Living at Beechnut 8302 Beechnut 77036 (281) 499-7050

LA MARQUE Laurel House 1109 Holly Street 77868 (409) 935-2125

Quality Living at Candle Green 8202 Candle Green Court 77071 (713) 662-9760

Mildred House, Inc. Personal Care 1515 4th Avenue 77568 (409) 933-1219

Quality Living at Concho 6829 Concho 77074 (713) 662-9760

LA PORTE

Quality Living at Greenbriar 2622 Greenbriar 77098 (281) 499-7050

HOUSING: Personal Care Homes

HUNTSVILLE

Liberty Island Personal Care Homes 9009 Boone Road 77099 (281) 530-0000

Parson’s House 8772 Fairmont Parkway 77571 (281) 478-0000

Quality Living at Greenpark 3318 Greenpark Street 77082 (713) 662-9760

MAGNOLIA Llewellyn’s Magnolia Place 8912 West Lane 77354 (281) 356-3684

Quality Living at Skyline 9514 Skyline Street 77063 (713) 662-9760

MISSOURI CITY

Rosemont Personal Care Home 10927 Mayfield Road 77043 (713) 468-7673

Burnett’s Home 15718 Noblebriar Court 77489 (281) 416-9588

Sparrow Adult Living 7414 Jensen Drive 77093 (713) 697-4600 RSP 1, 3, 5

Optimum Personal Care 2021 FM 1092 77459 (281) 565-4144

Spring Branch Care Homes 9619 Truscon Drive 77080 (713) 467-4444

Quality Living at Murphy Road 2029 Murphy Road 77459 (281) 499-7174

The Mission Home Personal Care 7603 Aimua Court 77083 (832) 618-7348

Quality Personal Care Home 543 Dalewood Drive 77489 (281) 438-9231

Tiff’s Tender Care 3803 Carlson Lane 77047 (713) 733-5607

MONTGOMERY Silver Hills Assisted Living 23164 Landrum Village 77316 (936) 597-7377

Tranquility Personal Care Homes 9006 Poco 77080 (713)-783-2404

PEARLAND

HUMBLE Loving Care Personal Care Home 20011 Foxwood Forest Boulevard 77338 (281) 446-6683

Regal Estates Personal Care Home II 3204 Regal Oaks Drive 77581 (281) 485-2099 Serenity Homes 12623 Bethany Bay Drive 77584 (713) 436-4444

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Personal Care Homes APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

A Nurse’s Place 5918 Grande Gables Drive 77469 (281) 232-9407

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

The Pines at Oakhurst 25206 Oakhurst Drive 77386 (832) 585-0624

Agape Heritage Home 1911 Grand Willow Lane 77469 (713) 562-5363

Ultimate Care Homes 231 Ridgewood Drive 77386 (281) 924-7173

Comfy Home 6607 Holloway Square Lane 77407 (713) 502-8175 MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

STAFFORD Jordan House Personal Care 12014 Southmeadow Drive 77477 (281) 240-4332

Faith Personal Care Home 3718 Lake Edinburg Lane 77469 (281) 762-3381

SUGAR LAND

Supreme Personal Care Home 7302 Chase Grove Lane 77469 (281) 239-2404

A Country Place Residential Care Home 13909 Skyview Drive 77478 (281) 787-6791

SANTA FE

Home Sweet Home Residential Care Facility 13218 Nantucket Drive 77478 (281) 704-1164

The Perfect Solution 4607 Main Street 77510 (409) 927-8600

TEXAS CITY

SPRING Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 515 Enchanted River Drive 77388 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2727 Cherry Laurel 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 26222 Hanna Road 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Grace Memory Care 25610 Oakhurst Drive 77386 (832) 677-2901

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Loving Care Personal Care Home 23027 Berry Pines Boulevard 77373 (281) 355-0789

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Gamble’s Personal Touch Care Home 501 North Amburn Road 77591 (409) 935-5655 THE WOODLANDS Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25715 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25711 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25707 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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Grace Residential Care Home. Inc 25914 Oak Ridge Drive 77380 (281) 419-9721 TOMBALL Helping Hand Personal Care Home 14331 Alice Road 77375 (281) 357-0968

HOUSING: Personal Care Homes

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25703 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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The Premier Alzheimer’s Residence in Sugar Land A dedicated memory care residence that focuses on maximizing our residents’ strengths.

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Alzheimer’s Tips

for Effective Communication

By MAYO CLINIC STAFF

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lzheimer’s disease presents many challenges, and communication is a big one. Because Alzheimer’s disease slowly erodes verbal communication skills, your loved one’s words and expressions may make little or no sense to you.

In turn, your loved one may have trouble deciphering your words. The resulting misunderstandings can fray tempers all around, making communication even more difficult. Here’s help easing the frustration.

What to expect Alzheimer’s damages pathways in the brain, which makes it difficult to find the right words and to understand what others are saying.

Your loved one may incorrectly substitute one word for another or invent an entirely new word to describe a familiar object. He or she may get stuck in a groove—like a skipping record—and repeat the same word or question over and over.

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A person living with Alzheimer’s may also: • Lose his or her train of thought • Struggle to organize words logically • Need more time to understand what you’re saying • Curse or use offensive language Despite the challenges, you can communicate effectively with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Consider these tips: • Speak clearly. Introduce yourself. Speak in a clear, straightforward manner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Stay calm. Even when you’re frustrated, keep your voice gentle.

Your nonverbal cues, including the tone of your voice, can send a clearer message than what you actually say.

• Communicating with your loved one may be challenging, especially as the disease progresses. Remember, however, your loved one isn’t acting this way on purpose. Don’t take it personally. Use patience and understanding to help your loved one feel safe and secure.

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HOUSING: Alzheimer’s

Licensed Alzheimer’s APT = LAPT = H = RSP =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

CONROE

Heartis Conroe 608 South Conroe Medical Drive 77304 (936) 585-6444 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Heritage Oaks 903 Longmire Road (936) 760-2010 DICKINSON Serenity Gardens 1816 Gill Road 77539 (832) 738-1576 RSP, 4, 5, 6 HOUSTON Atria Westchase 11424 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-7900 Autumn Grove Cottage – Copperfield 8524 Copperbrook Drive 77095 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Autumn Grove Cottage – The Heights 1405 West 24th Street 77008 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Clear Lake 14225 Crescent Landing Drive 77062 (281) 938-2800 RSP 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Cy-Fair 17801 West Road 77095 (281) 861-2590 RSP 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Memorial City 1725 Eldridge Parkway 77077 (832) 554-2800 RSP 4, 5, 6

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Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Autumn Leaves of Meyerland 4710 W Bellfort Avenue 77035 (713) 360-0000 RSP 4, 5, 6

Chateau Woodlands 327 Tallow Drive 77385 (832) 884-3839

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Brookdale Place Cypress Station 303 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (281) 880-7702 Brookdale Place The Heights 2121 Pinegate Drive 77008 (713) 861-9952 Brookdale Place Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744 Brookdale Plaza Champions 14050 Cutten Road 77069 (281) 866-9898 Clarewood House 7400 Clarewood Drive 77036 (713) 774-5821 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Colonial Oaks at Braeswood 7800 N Stadium Drive 77030 (713) 799-8200 TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5 Colonial Oaks at Westchase 11395 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-2900 4 Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Drive 77077 (281) 496-7676 RSP, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5 Happy Days Senior Living 2825 Wilcrest, Suite 615A 77042 (281) 740-0177 Light Heart Memory Care 910 Kings Gate Lane 77258 (281) 282-0770 Light Heart Memory Care – Hollydale 15015 Hollydale 77062 (281) 282-9599

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Silverado Senior Living – Cypresswood 10225 Cypresswood Drive 77070 (281) 955-0880 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5, 6 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza 2865 Westminister Plaza Drive 77082 (281) 556-6020 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5 The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 (713) 660-6552 RSP, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Boulevard 77065 (281) 970-7979 RSP, TS, HH 4, 5, 6

HOUSING: Alzheimer’s

Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services 6200 N Braeswood Boulevard 77074 (713) 778-5700 NRH, HS, HH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

HUMBLE Autumn Grove Cottage – Humble 5500 Atascocita Road 77346 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 KATY Autumn Grove Cottage – Katy 21803 Oak Park Trails Drive 77450 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Cinco Ranch 24024 Westheimer Parkway 77494 (281) 392-2050 RSP 4, 5, 6

The Cottage of Spring Branch 1842 Hollister Road 77080 (713) 461-1500 The Forum At Memorial Woods 777 N Post Oak Road 77024 (713) 956-0870

Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 392-2800 RSP, TS, HH 4, 5, 6

The Hallmark Assisted Living – Alzheimer’s Center 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633

Cinco Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 3206 South Fry Road 77450 (281) 638-8685

The Hampton at Cypress Station 303 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (281) 880-7702

Colonial Oaks of Katy 21601 Provincial Boulevard 77450 (281) 578-2222 RSP, TS 4, 5, 6

The Hampton at Pinegate 2121 Pinegate Drive 77008 (713) 861-9952 The Hampton at Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744

Evergreen Cottages 21715 Bridgewater Village Drive 77449 (281) 670-9810 3

The Solana Vintage Park 19929 Chaswood Park 77070 (281) 320-9000

Legacy at Falcon Point 1520 Katy Gap Road 77494 (281) 394-0628 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

The Terrace at Champions 14050 Cutten Road 77069 (281) 866-9898

Sundance at Wood Creek 1820 Wood Creek Bend Lane 77494 (281) 347-4450

The Village of Meyerland 4141 North Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 665-4141

The Orchard Assisted Living & Memory Care 24802 Kingsland Boulvard 77494 (281) 371-3000 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

The Village of The Heights 1407 Studewood Street 77008 (713) 802-9700 RSP, TS 4, 5, 6 U.S. Memory Care of Vintage 10120 Louetta Road 77070 (832) 301-8188 RSP, TS, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

The Solana at Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Boulevard 77494 (281) 395-9600 RSP, TS, HH, RH, 4, 5, 6

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Licensed Alzheimer’s APT = LAPT = H = RSP =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

TS HH RH PS

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

= = = =

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

KINGWOOD

MISSOURI CITY

Atria Kingwood 2401 Green Oak Drive 77339 (281) 359-8959

Autumn Leaves of Riverstone 20313 South University Boulevard 77459 (281) 778-2881 RSP 4, 5, 6

Silverado Senior Living – Kingwood 22955 Eastex Freeway 77339 (281) 312-2526 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5, 6 Terrace Retirement Living at Kingwood 929 Rockmead Drive 77339 (281) 359-8800 LAKE JACKSON Carriage Inn – Lake Jackson 130 Lake Road 77566 (979) 285-0300 RSP, TS, HH 4, 5, 6 LEAGUE CITY Orchard Park at Victory Lakes 2760 West Walker Street 77573 (281) 369-4404 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 The Cottages at Clear Lake I and II 400 Landing Boulevard 77573 (281) 456-3108 RSP, 4, 5, 6 MAGNOLIA Stagecoach Senior Living 13715 Stagecoach Road 77355 (281) 259-8979 MANVEL Orchard Park at Southfork 3151 Southfork Parkway (713) 960-4727 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 MEADOWS PLACE

Quality Living at Murphy Road 2029 Murphy Road 77459 (281) 499-7174 MONTGOMERY Silver Hills Assisted Living 23164 Landrum Village 77316 (936) 597-7377 PASADENA Colonial Oaks at Vista 4004 Vista Road 77504 (713) 941-4663 RSP, HH, PS 4, 5, 6 PEARLAND Autumn Grove Cottage – Pearland 3403 Southfork Parkway 77578 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Pearland 11200 Discovery Bay Drive 77584 (713) 436-3941 RSP 4, 5, 6 Brookdale Place Pearland 2121 Scarsdale Boulevard 77581 (281) 464-8740 Colonial Oaks Pearland 2940 Cullen Parkway 77584 (281) 997-2500 RSP, HH 4 The Hampton at Pearland 2121 Scarsdale Boulevard 77581 (281) 464-8740

The Hampton at Meadows Place 11919 W Airport Boulevard 77477 (281) 240-1707

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THE WOODLANDS

Clayton Oaks Living 21175 SW Freeway 77469 (281) 341-6200 TS 3, 4, 5, 6

Autumn Grove Cottage – The Woodlands 5000 Alden Bridge Drive 77382 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

SPRING Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2727 Cherry Laurel 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Atria Cypresswood 6611 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 370-5444 Autumn Grove Cottage – Champions 8733 Eastloch Drive 77379 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood 6327 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 374-1750 RSP 4, 5, 6

Autumn Leaves Of The Woodlands 10700 Montfair Boulevard 77382 (832) 764-5324 RSP 4, 5, 6 Brookdale Place The Woodlands 1730 Woodstead Court 77380 (281) 681-9900 Silverado Senior Living The Woodlands 7950 Bay Branch Drive 77382 (281) 681-8000 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5, 6

HOUSING: Alzheimer’s

RICHMOND

The Forum at The Woodlands 5055 West Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 367-3170 The Village at the Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Drive 77380 (281) 292-4600

Spring Creek Village Senior Living 20305 Holzwarth Road 77388 (281) 257-2299 RSP, TS 4, 5, 6

TOMBALL Inwood Crossing 808 Inwood Street 77375 (281) 357-0329

SUGAR LAND Barton House Alzheimer’s Residence 2229 Williams Trace Boulevard 77478 (281) 313-2500 RSP, HH, PS 4, 5 Colonial Oaks at First Colony 13825 Lexington Boulevard 77478 (281) 277-0900 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS, 4, 5, 6 Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh Street 77478 (281) 277-1221 RSP, TS, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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W

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

Eldercare professionals such as a geriatric care manager (GCM) might be a good place to start. They can be instrumental in helping determine the specific services your loved one may need and are also familiar with local options and associated costs. Most GCMs charge a fee; so be sure to get references and fee information before hiring one.

However, if you choose to do the research yourself, the first step is to research options available in your area. From there, you can begin to locate places that meet your specific criteria and the needs of your loved one. There are five major housing options to consider: living with a family member or friend; independent retirement communities; assisted living facilities; nursing homes; and continued care retirement communities.

Moving in with a family member or friend is an ideal option when it is convenient for both parties. This allows seniors to remain in a comfortable environment and maintain social relationships. This option is often the most affordable.

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Home care providers can be considered in addition to or instead of this option. Home care services provide specialized non-medical care, as well as create respite opportunities for caregivers—allowing your loved one maximum freedom. Home care should not be confused with home health companies that provide medical assistance in the home.

Be sure to look for organizations that provide the type and level of care that is needed.

Independent retirement communities are housing options specifically designed for active aging adults who need no assistance with daily activities. This can range from apartments to townhouses and single family homes. This housing option gives seniors maximum independence. Retirement communities generally provide opportunities for socialization, such as games night in a centrally located place on the property. They are ideal for independent seniors looking to retire among people their own age and retain a social life. These communities, however, are not a viable option for those who need help with everyday tasks, such as cooking, cleaning or dressing.

Assisted living properties provide a low level of care for seniors who need additional help, but still wish to remain independent. Most are residence hall-style with a choice of single or double rooms. Housing options vary depending on location and can range from a single room to an individual apartment, with or without a kitchen. These properties can offer help with tasks such as dressing, bathing and cleaning, around the clock. In general, most places provide three meals per day, light transportation, 24-hour security, medication management and social activities. Be sure to ask each facility which services they provide.

Assisted living is typically not covered by insurance and most families use private pay options such as personal savings, pensions or social security to cover the costs. Because this option can be expensive, it is important to check your budget and make sure you or your loved one can handle the cost long-term.

There are a growing number of assisted living properties that specialize in Alzheimer’s and memory care. They provide similar services as a regular assisted living property, however they have trained staff in working with an Alzheimer’s resident’s special needs. In addition, they provide a safe, secure unit for their residents.

Skilled nursing facilities provide the highest level of care available.

Unlike assisted living, they maintain constant care, with a physician or trained nurse on call at all times. Skilled nursing facilities include residence hall-style housing, three meals per day, and help with dressing, bathing, eating and medication management.

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Most provide recreational activities for residents and some provide rehab opportunities. This housing option is ideal for those who can no longer live independently and need 24-hour care. Many also offer temporary stay options for those who need constant care after hospitalization and wish to regain their independence post-recovery. Temporary nursing home stays are often covered by Medicare, but long-term or permanent stays are not.

Continued care retirement communities, also known as CCRCs, provide increasing levels of care as needs change. These communities are equipped for all levels of care, from completely independent housing options to constant care options. Seniors can live independently at the outset and transition into minimal care options or nursing care as their needs change. A major benefit is that your loved ones do not have to keep moving as their condition changes. Although cost plays a large factor with this option, it creates a stable environment for retiring and allows seniors to form and maintain social relationships.

Overall, choosing to transition your loved one into a different living environment is a big decision with many factors to consider. It is important to honestly assess your loved one’s financial situation, current care needs and how those factors may change in the next five to 10 years.

2014 Average Senior Care Costs

by Type and Duration* Type of Senior Care Hour

Day

Month

Year

Home Care Aide Cost

$21

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

Home Health Aide Cost

$21

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

Adult Day Care Cost

n/a

$55

Adult Day Health Care Cost

n/a

$60

$1,320

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

Assisted Living Cost

n/a

n/a

$4,000

$48,000

Skilled Nursing Home Cost

n/a

n/a

$5,475

$65,700

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

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Living Facilities

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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? 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 – wheelchairs and walkers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Social & Recreational Activities

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

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

Who is responsible for their care?

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

Services o Can the residence provide a list of services available? o Is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) if needed?

ADLs include: Dressing; Eating; Mobility; Hygiene and grooming; Bathing, toileting and incontinence; Using the telephone; Shopping; and Laundry. o Does the residence provide housekeeping services in residents’ units?

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

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Online Living Facility Resources This guide to informative websites should prove invaluable for increasing your knowledge about this important life-decision.

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

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27

2 122

107 45 6

98 96 153 15 97 16

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5557 76 165 70 42 38 56

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40

47 83 81 32 77

160 82 158 72 63 64

142 60 78 67

59 41 33

80

79

75

52 152 61

46

43

68 73 69 71 66

50

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48 62 45 54 165 13 34 65 39 49

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109 108 110 112

53 31 3735

149 151 30 161

113 114

146 58

115

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AZ = MC = NRH = RSP = HS = HH = PS =

Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance Memory Care/Dementia Services Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation Respite Care On-site Hospice Services On-site Home Health Services On-site Physician Services

1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = 5 = 6 =

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

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility ALVIN Laurel Court 3830 Mustang Road 77511 (281) 824-0070 Map #1 A=125 B=91 C=91 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Winchester Lodge Healthcare 1112 Smith Drive 77511 (281) 331-6125 A=94 B=94 C=94

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ANGLETON Country Village Care & Country Village Assisted Living 721 West Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281 Map #2 Cypress Woods Care Center 135 1/2 Hospital Drive 77515 (979) 849-8221 Map #3 A=105 B=105 C=105 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 BAY CITY Bay Villa Healthcare Center 1800 13th Street 77414 (979) 245-6327 A=105 B=105 C=0 Matagorda House 700 12th Street 77414 (979) 245-7800

Map #4

Map #5

Matagorda Nursing and Rehab Center 4521 Avenue F 77414 (979) 245-7369 Map #6 BAYTOWN Allenbrook Healthcare Center 4109 Allenbrook Drive 77521 (281) 422-3546 A=120 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Map #7

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

Green Acres of Baytown 2000 Beaumont Street 77520 (281) 427-4774 A=88 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Saint James House of Baytown 5800 West Baker Road 77520 (281) 425-1215

Map #10

HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Skilled Nursing Facilities

Map #11

The Rehab & Healthcare Center at Baytown 3921 North Main Street 77521 (281) 422-9541 Map #12 A=120 B=120 C=100 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 BROOKSHIRE Brookshire Residence & Rehabilitation Center 710 Hwy 359 South 77423 (281) 375-5272 Map #14 CLEVELAND Cleveland Health Care Center 903 East Houston 77327 (281) 593-3732

Map #148

CLUTE Creekside Village Healthcare 914 Brazosport Boulevard N 77531 (979) 265-4794 Map #15 Woodlake Nursing Center 603 East Plantation Road 77531 (979) 265-4221

Map #16

COLUMBUS Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation 103 Sweetbriar Lane 78934 (979) 732-5716 Map #17 River Oaks Healthcare Center 300 North Street 78934 (979) 732-2347

Map #18

TruCare Living Centers 1511 Montezuma Street 78934 (979) 733-0500

Map #19

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Skilled Nursing Facilities AZ = MC = NRH = RSP = HS = HH = PS =

Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance Memory Care/Dementia Services Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation Respite Care On-site Hospice Services On-site Home Health Services On-site Physician Services

1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = 5 = 6 =

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

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility CONROE Conroe Healthcare Center 2019 Frazier Street 77301 (936) 441-2120

Map #20

Park Manor of Conroe 1600 Grand Lake Drive 77304 (936) 441-8266

Map #21

Woodland Manor Nursing Home 99 Rigby Owen Road 77304 (936) 756-1240

Map #22

DAYTON Heritage Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation 310 E Lawrence Street 77535 (936) 258-7227 Map #23 DEER PARK San Jacinto Manor 206 West P Street 77536 (281) 479-8471

Map #24

EL CAMPO Garden Villa Health Care Center 106 Del Norte 77437 (979) 543-6762 Map #150 FRIENDSWOOD Friendship Haven 1500 Sunset Drive 77546 (281) 992-4300 A=150 B=150 C=0 NRH, RSP, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Friendswood Healthcare Center 213 Heritage Drive 77546 (281) 993-5129

Map #25

Map #26

GALVESTON Gulf Healthcare Center 3702 Cove View Boulevard 77554 (409) 740-7330 Map #27 Meridian/Galveston 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (409) 763-6437

Map #28

Turner Geriatric Center 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (409) 621-1644

Map #29

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HEMPSTEAD Autumn Care Retirement Center of Hempstead 1111 San Antonio Street 77445 (979) 826-3439 Map #9 HOUSTON Accel at Hermann Park 5600 Chenevert St Houston 77004 (713) 521-0169 Map #165 RSP, NRH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All Seasons Mission Care Centers 6150 South Loop East 77087 (713) 643-2628 Map #30 Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehab 7514 Kingsley 77087 (713) 644-8393

Map #31

Ashford Gardens 7210 Northline Drive 77076 (713) 699-2882 Map #32 A=202 B=62 C=140 NRH, RSP, HS, HH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Beechnut Manor 12777 Beechnut Street 77072 (281) 879-8040 A=146 B=27 C=119 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Map #33

Belmont Village Asstd. Living Community 2929 W Holcombe Boulevard 77025 (713) 592-9200 Map #34 Briarwood Nursing and Rehab 7633 Bellfort Avenue 77061 (713) 644-2101

Map #35

Clear Brook Crossing Rehabilitation & 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

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Fall Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation 1424 Fallbrook Drive 77038 (281) 820-0566 Map #154 Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence 7887 Cambridge Street 77054 (713) 796-2777 Grace Care Center of Cypress 9602 Huffmeister Road 77095 (281) 463-9001 A=125 B=125 C=75

Map #39 Map #40

Heartland Healthcare Center of West Houston 2939 Woodland Park Drive 77082 (281) 870-9100 Map #41 Heartland Healthcare Center of Willowbrook 13631 Ardfield Drive 77070 (281) 955-9572 Map #42 Highland Park Care Center 2714 Morrison Street 77009 (713) 862-1616

Map #43

Houston Nursing and Rehab 4225 Denmark Road 77016 (713) 631-0200

Map #44

Jacinto City Healthcare Center 1405 Holland Avenue 77029 (713) 455-1744 Map #45 A=148 B=148 C=148 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 La Hacienda Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 3730 West Orem Drive 77045 (832) 799-6484 Map #149 A=120 B=90 C=120 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehab 15880 Wallisville Road 77049 (281) 457-6462 Map #46 Legend Oaks Northwest 8902 West Road 77064 (713) 849-0990 Legend Oaks Willowbrook 12921 Misty Hollow 77070 (281) 469-7881

Map #47 Map #145

Legend Oaks Cyfair/Copperfield 7107 Queenston Boulevard 77095 (281) 463-7333 Map #144 Lexington Place Health Care Center 1737 North Loop West 77008 (713) 869-5551 Map #48

Manda Ann Convalescent Home, Inc. 7441 Coffee Street 77033 (713) 733-9471 Map #49 ManorCare Health Services of Sharpview 7505 Bellerive Drive 77036 (713) 774-9611 Map #50 Memorial City Health and Rehab 1341 Blalock Road 77055 (713) 468-7821 Map #158 Memorial Senior Services Nursing Center 7600 Beechnut Street 77074 (713) 456-5870 Map #52 Mission Care 6150 South Loop East 77087 (713) 643-2628

Map #53

New Era Nursing & Rehab 3510 Sherman Street 77003 (713) 224-5344

Map #54

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

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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

Park Manor of Cy-Fair 11001 Crescent Moon Drive 77064 (281) 477-8877 Map #56 Park Manor of Cypress Station 420 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (832) 249-6500

Map #57

Park Manor at South Belt 11902 Resource Parkway 77089 (281) 922-6802 Map #58 Park Manor at Westchase 11910 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 497-2838

Map #59

Parkway Place 1321 Park Bayou Drive 77077 (281) 556-9200

Map #60

Pathways Memory Care 2930 Cypress Grove Meadows Drive 77014 (281) 315-1450 Map #165 RSP, MC, NRH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 St. Dominic Village 2401 Holcombe Boulevard 77021 (713) 741-8700 Map #65 Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services 6200 N Braeswood Boulevard 77074 (713) 778-5700 Map #61 A=305 B=305 C=305 AZ, MC, NRH, HS, HH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Silver Springs Healthcare Center 12350 Wood Bayou Drive 77013 (713) 453-0446 Map #62 See maps on pages 147 and 148 for location reference.

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Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance Memory Care/Dementia Services Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation Respite Care On-site Hospice Services On-site Home Health Services On-site Physician Services

1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = 5 = 6 =

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

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility HOUSTON — Continued Solera at West Houston 2101 Greenhouse Road 77084 (281) 599-5540 Map #142 A=112 B=80 C=32 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Spring Branch Transitional Care Center 1615 Hillendahl Road 77055 (713) 365-0561 Map #64 Stoneybrook Healthcare Center 2808 Stoney Brook Drive 77063 (713) 782-4355

Map #66

The Concierge 2310 South Eldridge 77077 (281) 558-3900

Map #67

The Forum at Memorial Woods 777 N Post Oak Road 77024 (713) 956-0870

Map #68

The Gardens at Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Boulevard 77401 (713) 665-3888

Map #13

The Hallmark 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633

Map #69

The Hampton Healthcare Center at Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744 Map #70 The Heights of North Houston 303 Hollow Tree Lane 77090 (832) 705-8700

Map #156

The Plaza at the Buckingham 8550 Woodway Drive 77063 (713) 979-3777 Map #71 A=60 B=60 C=0 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, HH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Village Health Care Center 1341 Blalock Road 77055 (713) 468-7821

Map #72

The Vosswood Nursing Center 815 South Voss Road 77057 (713) 827-0883

Map #73

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The Westbury Place 5201 S. Willow Drive 77035 (713) 721-0297 A=148 B=148 C=0 Treemont Retirement Community 2501Westerland Drive 77063 (713) 783-4100 University Place Nursing Center 7480 Beechnut Street 77074 (713) 456-6027

Map #74

Map #75 Map #152

Villa Toscana at Cypress Woods 15015 Cypress Woods Medical Drive 77014 (281) 586-6088 Map #76 A=120 B=120 C=43 NRH, RSP, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 West Janisch Healthcare Center 617 W. Janisch Road 77018 (713) 696-9093

Map #77

West Houston Rehab & Healthcare 13428 Bissonnet Houston 77083 713-858-5509 Map #166 A=128 B=86 C=86 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4 West Oaks Rehab & Healthcare Center 3625 Green Crest 77082 (281) 558-1166 Map #78 A=136 B=136 C=136 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Westchase Health and Rehab 8820 Town Park Drive 77036 (713) 777-7241 A=180 B=180 C=0

Map #79

Westwood Rehab & Healthcare Center 8702 South Course Drive 77099 (281) 498-5796 Map #80 A=125 B=125 C=100 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Windsor Houston 6920 T. C. Jester 77091 (713) 681-0431 Map #160 A=120 B=30 C=90 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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

Map #83

HUMBLE Deerbrook Skilled Nursing & Rehab 9250 Humble Westfield Road 77338 (281) 446-5160 Map #147 Humble Healthcare Center 93 Isaacks Road 77338 (281) 446-7159 A=134 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Park Manor of Humble 19424 McKay Drive 77338 (281) 319-4060 HUNTSVILLE Ella Smither Geriatric Center 1115 Avenue O 77340 (936) 295-0216 Green Acres of Huntsville 1302 Nottingham Street 77340 (936) 295-6313 A=88 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Huntsville Healthcare Center 2628 Milam Street 77340 (936) 293-8062

Map #84

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Map #86 Map #87

Map #88

KATY Cane Island Post Acute Care 21727 Provincial Boulevard 77450 (281) 717-1302 Map #89 Heritage Park of Katy Nursing and Rehab 6001 George Bush Drive 77493 (281) 395-1124 Map #90 Katyville Healthcare Center 5129 E 5th Street 77493 (281) 391-7087

Map #91

Oakmont Nursing and Rehab Center 1525 Tull Drive 77449 (281) 578-1600 Map #92 Spanish Meadows 1480 Katy Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 394-0088 Map #93 The Grace Care Center of Katy 23553 W Fernhurst Drive 77494 (281) 394-1300 Map #94

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

Map #95

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

Map #96

Lake Jackson Healthcare Center 413 Garland Drive 77566 (979) 297-3266

Map #97

Oak Village Healthcare 204 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-0425

Map #98

Plantation Villas Retirement Community 202 Oak Drive 77566 (979) 297-9584 Map #153 LA MARQUE Bayou Pines Care Center 4905 Fleming Street 77568 (409) 938-8282 LA PORTE La Porte Healthcare Center 208 South Utah Street 77571 (281) 471-1810 LEAGUE CITY Baywind Village 411 Alabama Avenue 77573 (281) 332-9588 A=113 B=113 C=113 NRH, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Winterhaven Healthcare Center 6534 Stuebner Airline Road 77091 (713) 692-5137 Map #81

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Harborview Care Center (Ventilator facility) 300 Enterprise Avenue 77573 (281) 334-4243 Map #102 Regent Care Center 2620 West Walker Street 77573 (281) 309-5400 Map #103 LIBERTY Liberty Health Care Center 1206 North Travis 77575 (936) 336-7247

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MISSOURI CITY Chelsea Gardens 4422 Riverstone Boulevard 77459 (281) 499-5040 Map #155 First Colony Health and Rehab Center 4710 Lexington Boulevard 77459 (281) 499-4710 Map #104 B=150 Park Manor at Quail Valley 2350 FM 1092 77459 (281) 499-9333

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Skilled Nursing Facilities AZ = MC = NRH = RSP = HS = HH = PS =

Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance Memory Care/Dementia Services Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation Respite Care On-site Hospice Services On-site Home Health Services On-site Physician Services

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PALACIOS Palacios Healthcare Center 1414 Fourth Street 77465 (361) 972-2542

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PASADENA Baywood Crossing 5020 Space Center Boulevard 77505 (713) 575-1800 Map #143 A=124 B=124 C=124 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Faith Memorial Nursing Home 811 Garner Road 77502 (713) 473-8573 A=120 B=120 C=0 Paramount Rehabilitation & Healthcare 3434 Watters Road 77504 (713) 941-9155 A=125 B=124 C=125 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS Pasadena Care Center 4006 Vista Road 77504 (713) 943-1592 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 The Medical Resort at Bay Area 4900 E Sam Houston S 77505 (281) 998-0399

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Vista Continuing Care Center 4300 Vista Road 77504 (713) 946-6787

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PEARLAND The Colonnades at Reflection Bay 12001 Shadow Creek Parkway 77584 (713) 434-3800 Map #113 A=180 B=180 C=91 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Tuscany Village 2750 Miller Ranch Road 77584 (713) 770-5300 Map #114 A=121 B=121 C=121 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Windsong Village Nursing & Rehab 3400 East Walnut Street 77581 (281) 485-2776 Map #115

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RICHMOND Brazosview Healthcare Center 2127 Preston Street 77469 (281) 342-2801 A=56 B=56 C=56 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Cambridge Square Health & Rehab 1106 Golfview Drive 77469 (281) 344-9191 Map #117 A=118 B=112 C=92 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Richmond Health Care Center 705 Jackson Street 77469 (281) 238-8006 ROSENBERG Fort Bend Healthcare Center 3010 Bamore Road 77471 (281) 342-2142 A=56 B=52 C=42 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Rosenberg Health & Rehab Center 1419 Mahlmann Street 77471 (281) 342-0065 Map #120 A=142 B=142 C=122 NRH, RSP, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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The Cresent 11353 Sugar Park Lane 77478 (281) 276-2050 Map #151 A=112 B=87 C=25 NRH, RSP, HS, HH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The Medical Resort at Sugar Land 1803 Wescott Avenue 77479 Map #163 (713) 325-1717 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

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Bay Oaks Healthcare Center 424 Tarpey Road 77591 (409) 938-8431

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Gulf Healthcare Center 1720 North Logan Street 77590 (409) 943-4914 Map #125 Oceanview Transitional Care Center 519 9th Avenue North 77590 (409) 949-9499 Map #127 Seabreeze Care Center 6602 Memorial Drive 77591 (409) 935-2451

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

TOMBALL Grace Care Center at Northpointe 11830 Northpointe Boulevard 77377 (281) 205-9400 Map #131 Lawrence Street Healthcare Center 615 Lawrence Street 77375 (281) 357-4516 Map #132 Park Manor of Tomball 250 School Street 77375 (281) 516-7929

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The Heights of Tomball 27840 Johnson Road 77375 (832) 843-7700

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The Heritage 1221 Graham Drive 77375 (281) 401-5400

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Tomball Nursing Center 815 N. Peach Street 77375 (281) 351-5443

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WEBSTER Manor Care Health Services – Webster 750 North Texas Avenue 77598 (281) 332-3496 Map #136 Regency Village 409 West Greene Street 77598 (281) 332-4738 The Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 17231 Mill Forest Road 77598 (281) 488-5224 A=120 B=98 C=48 WHARTON Avalon Place 1405 Valhalla Drive 77488 (979) 532-1244

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SUGAR LAND Sugar Land Healthcare Center 333 Matlage Way 77478 (281) 491-2226

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Wharton Nursing and Rehab Center 1220 Sunny Lane 77488 (979) 532-5020 Map #140

THE WOODLANDS Regent Care Center of The Woodlands 10450 Gosling Road 77381 (281) 296-9234 Map #129 A=156 B=156 C=95 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The Broadmoor at Creekside Park 5665 Creekside Forest Drive 77389 (713) 614-3210 Map #159 A=112 B=79 C=33 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The Woodlands Healthcare Center 4650 S. Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 363-3535 Map #130 A=214 B=214 C=174 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 See maps on pages 147 and 148 for location reference.

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

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

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Outpatient Therapy offered

3830 Mustang Road, Alvin, TX 77511 281.824.0070 | www.cantexcc.com

Outpatient Therapy offered

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

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Seven highly rated Houston Area Paramount facilities are now Senior Care Centers. To find out more about any Senior Care Centers location in Texas, call our central intake at 844.722.8800. We have Texas covered!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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We are dedicated to assisting you to achieve your highest level of recovery to successfully return home after a hospital stay. We provide full time medical services, customized short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation.

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Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services

Lou Lewis Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Program 6200 North Braeswood Blvd. • Houston, Texas 77074 713-778-5700 • www.sevenacres.org Voted Best Assisted Living/Rehabilitation Center for the 5th year!

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

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TUSCANY VILLAGE Phone: (713) 770-5300 • Fax: (713) 770-5301 Pearland TX 77584 • 2750 Miller Ranch Road Cecil Barcelo, Jr. Administrator Tuscany Village is a privately owned and operated Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Pearland. Tenured staff kindly serve guests with over 50 years of experience. A New Rehabilitation Gym and Private Rehabilitation Suites are just some of the amenities aimed at providing the highest level of care. Take a tour today and find out why Tuscany Village is rated a 4 out of 5 Star facility by Medicare.

LA HACIENDA REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Phone: (832) 799-6484 Houston TX 77045 • 3730 West Orem

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La Hacienda RHC is a 120 bed skilled nursing facility providing individualized care and rehabilitation in a warm, friendly, and home-like environment. Our dedicated professionals take pride in assisting residents to a higher level of function and live with dignity. Each department focuses on working together to develop a holistic approach to your loved ones care and safety. Come join us for a tour. We’d appreciate the chance to welcome you to the La Hacienda family.

WEST OAKS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Phone: (281) 558-1166 • Fax: (281) 558-9484 Houston TX 77082 • 3625 Green Crest

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West Oaks RHC is a skilled nursing and 24-hour long-term care facility.

Our mission is to provide individualized care and medical rehabilitation in a warm friendly environment designed to make everyone feel at home. Our Health Care Team consists of a group of dedicated professionals who enjoy meeting the needs of each resident. At West Oaks, all departments take pride in providing exceptional care to your loved one. Call today to schedule a tour.

WESTWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Phone: (281) 498-5796 Houston TX 77099 • 8702 South Course Drive

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Westwood RHC is a skilled nursing and 24-hour long-term care facility.

Our mission is to provide individualized care and medical rehabilitation in a warm friendly environment designed to make everyone feel at home. Our Health Care Team consists of a group of dedicated professionals who enjoy meeting the needs of each resident. At Westwood, all departments take pride in providing exceptional care to your loved one. Call today to schedule a tour.

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RECIPE

Habernero Salsa Courtesy of Yvan Mucharraz, Executive Chef at Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas

Photography | Capella Pedregal Ingredients: 1 stalk of celery 2 avocados, peeled and pitted 2 onions 2 cups grated parmesan cheese 1 carrot 1 cup lime juice

3 serrano chiles 2 cups chipotle chiles 10 habanero chiles 4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered 12 basil leaves salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Roughly chop vegetables into 1 inch size chunks. In a large roasting pan, place celery, onions, carrot, serrano chile, habanero chile and basil leaves; roast in an oven at 350 F until vegetables are brown (approximately 10 minutes without oil). Place roasted vegetables along with grated parmesan cheese, avocado, peeled tomato, chile chipotle and the lime juice into a blender or food processor and blend until the salsa its thick and well mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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he purpose of a eulogy is to acknowledge and share information about a person’s life. It is a great honor for someone to present and it’s an important part of the grieving process for the presenter, as well as the audience.

A good place to start is to make a list of thoughts and memories you’d like to share. While others might not be comfortable or able to give their own eulogy, they might find great comfort in sharing memories with you that you could incorporate into the eulogy. Things you might include are stories, quotes, expressions of love or prayers, all of which can be delivered in a serious or humorous manner depending on what you feel is appropriate.

In an effort to have the audience connected and involved in your tribute, the eulogy can be compiled from private memories that your audience might not be aware of as well as personal traits and details of the loved one that all will remember. You will want to include any accomplishments or honors no matter how big or small that were especially important to your loved one. Memories shared should always acknowledge the person in a positive manner and recognize them for who they were accurately.

Once you are ready to write the eulogy, decide on how you will begin, then pick the main thoughts and memories that you wish to share and finally determine how you will close. You need to properly introduce yourself when you begin and have a summarizing statement to share when you close. You can read from your notes, but practice giving the eulogy and change any part that does not feel like natural conversation in your own words.

Presenting a eulogy can cause great anxiety. Stopping at any time to collect your thoughts or emotions and then continuing when you are ready is understandable and acceptable. If you decide that you cannot continue, simply skip to your final statement. It is the message about the impact of your loved that is important, not the delivery, so just be yourself.

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

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

WHAT IS INPATIENT HOSPICE? Inpatient Hospice is the most intense level of hospice care, often times requiring IV medications with frequent adjustments and monitoring for pain and symptom management. In contrast to an acute care hospital setting, this level of care will allow patients and family members to receive care and comfort in a home-like setting.

THE ALTUS HOSPICE MISSION The Mission of Altus Hospice is to provide professional care with a personal touch.

We will treat the disease process with medical expertise while emphasizing quality living, not only physically, but also psychosocially, emotionally and spiritually.

Comfort, compassion and calming presence are the gifts we bring to this service, and we are honored to walk with the patient and loved ones through this sacred time.

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Comfort and Care Wherever You Need Us To Be If you have a terminal condition, help is available for several months. Call to learn about the expert physical, emotional and spiritual support available for patients and their families.

Doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, and others provide care wherever you wish; in your home, assisted living facility, skilled nursing home, or in our beautiful, state-of-the-art campus in the Texas Medical Center. 100% covered by Medicare for qualifying patients. Call to learn more today.

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ur hospice care preserves patient dignity and fortifies emotional and spiritual health so that a patient’s remaining life may be lived to the fullest.

We provide a breadth of treatment options that encompass eastern and western pharmacologic interventions to cater to all preferences and beliefs, a characteristic that truly sets us apart from other hospice care providers in the Houston area.

Medical Director Services | Hospice Nursing & Case Management

Social Worker Support & Counseling | Medical Personal Care Attendants Non-Medical Homemakers | Spiritual Counseling | Volunteer Services

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Celebrate Life.

Gift the Future.

LifeDonation.org is a new nonprofit organization for people who want to donate their bodies to science.

We connect donors to research and education facilities. We help people communicate their decision to loved ones and family members.

We help people fulfill their decisions to give gifts that last more than a lifetime.

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Helping Patients and Families to Choose the Best End-of-Life Care Option Provided by Houston Solari Hospice • Educate yourself on local hospices. Your doctor or local hospitals should be able to recommend hospice providers in your area. Be sure to take note whether the hospice providers you are considering also have inpatient hospice homes in the event that pain and symptoms become unmanageable and 24-hour care is needed.

• Contact the hospices. Compile a list of potential hospices to contact. Ask whether they are accredited, certified and licensed. If accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the hospice has sought accreditation and is committed to providing quality care. State health departments certify hospices, guaranteeing that the facility meets safety and health regulations.

Licensing requirements vary by state and are generally overseen by its respective health department.

• Ask for and check references. Ask for references from professionals, such as a hospital or community social workers. Talk with these people about their experiences. Also check with the Better Business Bureau or the State Attorney General’s office to find out whether any complaints or lawsuits have been filed against the hospices on your list.

• Inquire about a preliminary evaluation and plan of care. As part of a patient’s preliminary evaluation, a hospice should determine the types of services needed for the patient. The evaluation should contain what the patient can and can’t do for themselves, consultation with family physicians already providing the patient with medical treatment and consultation with family members.

• Discuss the treatment plan process. After the preliminary evaluation, the hospice should develop a treatment plan that is carefully created with the patient and family and given to all service providers to ensure smooth coordination of care. The plan of care should be clearly written, with copies given to all loved ones involved. The plan should list specific duties, work hours and days, and contact information for the hospice care supervisor. Inquire how frequently the plan is reviewed and updated to accommodate any changing needs.

• Learn about the hospice staff. Hospice patients are cared for by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, clergy, volunteers and therapists. Ask about the patient-to-caregiver ratios to make sure that the right amount of care is received.

Ask about the continuity of care to determine whether or not the patient will have the same caregivers. This insight can give an indication how satisfied the hospice staff is or if there is a high turnover rate.

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t’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.

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interment. A copy can be obtained at: www.tfsc.state.tx.us/consumer.php or contact the Legal Hotline for Texans at: (800) 622-2520.

Funeral Consumer’s Alliance (800) 765-0107 (713) 526-4267 www.funerals.org A non-profit organization that tracks legislation dealing with death and funeral issues, advocating for consumers who have problems with funeral providers. Assistance in pre-planning and finding a reasonably priced Funeral.

Galveston County Social Services (281) 316-8733 Indigent burial and cremation services for North Galveston county.

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

Federal Trade Commission (877) 382-4357 ftc.gov

PROCEDURE WHEN THERE ARE NO WRITTEN DIRECTIONS Unless a decedent has left directions in writing for the disposition of the decedent’s remains as provided in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument signed and acknowledged by such person, the following persons, in the priority listed, have the right to control the disposition, including cremation, of the decedent’s remains, have a duty to inter the remains, and are liable for the reasonable cost of interment: 1). the person designated in a written instrument signed by the decedent; 2). the decedent’s surviving spouse; 3). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult children; 4). either one of the decedent’s surviving parents; 5). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult siblings or;

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

6). any adult person in the next degree of kinship in the order named by law to inherit the estate of the decedent.

A person listed in above has the right, duty, and liability provided by that subsection only if there is no person in a priority listed before the person. If there is no person with the duty to inter and:

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

Directions for the Disposition of Remains

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

A person may provide written directions for the disposition, including cremation, of their remains in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument called “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains,” which is signed and acknowledged by the person who agrees to be responsible for the

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

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When a Social Security beneficiary dies, report the death to the Social Security Administration as soon as possible. They will require the name and Social Security Number of the deceased, the date and place of death, if there is a surviving spouse or an eligible child, and your name and address.

A copy of the Death Certificate may be required. You will be given instructions on handling any forthcoming Social Security checks. A one-time death benefit of $255 is paid to a surviving spouse or eligible child.

Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov

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.

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.

Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas at Baylor College of Medicine (713) 798-5500 bcm.edu/eye

Baylor College of Medicine (713) 798-3858 BIOGIFT (866) 670-1799 www.biogift.org

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Final Planning Vital Records BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics (888) 963-7111 www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/ Local Registrars: Brazoria County (County Clerk) (979) 864-1355 111 E. Locust St., Ste. 200, Angleton, TX 77515 Houston Area (281) 756-1355 Fort Bend County (County Clerk) (281) 341-8685 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469 Galveston County (Health District) (409) 938-7221 4700 Broadway, Ste C100, Galveston, TX 77551 Montgomery County (County Clerk) (936) 539-7885 210 W. Davis (Hwy 105), Conroe, Texas 77301 Walker County (County Clerk) (936) 436-4922 1100 University Ave., Ste 201, Huntsville, TX 77340 Harris County (County Clerk) (713) 755-6411 201 Caroline, Ste 460, Houston, Texas 77002 Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics (713) 837-0311

Texas Law dictates that both birth and death certificates are deemed confidential for a set period of time. Birth certificates are confidential for 75 years, and death certificates are confidential for 25 years after the death has occurred. If a birth or death certificate is requested before this period of time elapses, certified copies of these documents can only be obtained by a qualified applicant.

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

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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. Also notify your local passport office, if applicable.

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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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• To remove the deceased name from direct marketing lists, register as Deceased: Do-Not-Contact Web site: www.dmaconsumers.org/ consumerassistance.html

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

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

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

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

Harbor Hospice 1600 James Bowie Dr Ste D-111 (281) 427-3800 BELLAIRE A-Care Home Health Services 5909 W. Loop South Ste 570 (713) 665-3338

HOUSTON Amed Community Hospice 3535 Briarpark Dr (713) 975-0690 Aurora Hospice 7211 Regency Square Ste #146 (281) 377-8077

Aseracare Hospice 1235 North Loop W Ste 215 American Hospice 6700 W. Loop South Ste 250 (713) 864-2626 (713) 839-0579 Asperion Hospice of Houston 1770 St James PI Ste 330 Hospice Plus 6760 W. Loop South Ste 780 (713) 850-8853 (713) 665-5065 Buckner Hospice Houston Houston Solari Hospice Care 11111 Katy Frwy Ste 620 6800 W Loop South Ste 250 (281) 493-6800 (713) 664-7120 Christus VNA Hospice & Palliative Care CLEAR LAKE 2707 North Loop W 5th Floor Advanced Care Hospice (281) 936-5500 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III (281) 204-8944 Compassionate Care Hospice of Houston Hallmark Hospice 1325 Space Park Drive Ste C 2020 N Loop W Ste 140 (713) 667-3247 (281) 842-1550 Corpus Christi Hospice Harbor Hospice 17000 El Camino Real Ste 102 9950 Westpark Drive 77063 (713) 784-2885 (281) 467-6038 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care East Harris County Hospice 18333 Egret Bay Blvd Ste 550 1313 Holland Ave Ste 2 (713) 450-4500 (281) 335-3401 CONROE Embracing Hospice 2040 North Loop W Ste 324 (888) 797-3489 Lighthouse Hospice of Conroe 200 Riverpointe Dr Ste 300 (888) 290-7727 Odyssey Hospice 100 I-45 N Ste 300 (936) 788-7707

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Group Care Hospice 12121 Richmond Ave Ste 416 (281) 493-9744 Gulf Coast Hospice of Houston 9555 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 333 (713) 772-2700 Hallmark Hospice 1325 Space Park Drive Ste C (281) 842-1550 Harbor Hospice 7324 Southwest Frwy Ste 1070 (713) 777-5290 Harbor Hospice 13831 Northwest Frwy Ste 244 (713) 939-9900 Heart to Heart Hospice of Houston 12929 Gulf Frwy Ste 300 (713) 984-2100 n Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas 7211 Regency Sq Blvd Ste 101B (713) 975-6200 Hospice Compassus 1770 St. James Place Ste 330 (713) 850-8853 Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe Blvd (713) 468-2441 ns Inter Active Hospice Services 10530 Rockley Rd Ste 100-A (281) 892-2000

Life’s Solutions Hospice Care Evercare Hospice & 8989 Westheimer Ste 200 Palliative Care (713) 821-3000 9702 Bissonnet St Ste 2200W Memorial Hermann Hospice (713) 219-6490 16538 Air Center Blvd #200 Faith Hospice Care (281) 784-7520 9896 Bissonnet St Odyssey Hospice (713) 271-5566 2636 S. Loop W Ste 210 Grace Hospice of Texas (713) 592-5600 340 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 101 (281) 442-8200

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ORANGE Southeast Texas Hospice Samaritan Care Hospice 1770 St. James Place Ste 330 912 W Cherry (409) 886-0622 (713) 850-8853 PASADENA Seasons Hospice Advanced Care Hospice 333 N Sam Houston Pkwy E 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III Ste 333 (281) 204-8944 (855) 893-0530 Silverado Hospice 13810 Champions Forest Ste 150 (888) 494-6958 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 3131 Eastside St Ste 200 (713) 663-7777 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 17320 Red Oak Dr Ste 102 (281) 895-6351 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 18333 Egret Bay Ste 550 (281) 335-3401 HUNTSVILLE 1st Choice Hospice 3001 Old Houston Rd 936) 295-7100 ns Heart to Heart Hospice 1224 University Dr, Ste 101 (936) 463-8649 ns

Amed Community Hospice 4008 Vista (713) 947-6200 Hospice Compassus 4949 Fairmont Pkwy Ste 300 (281) 493-1655 PEARLAND Altus Hospice 11233 Shadow Creek Pkwy Ste 123 (281) 493-9744 RICHMOND Harbor Hospice 1601 Main St Ste 211 (281) 762-0444 Kristel Healthcare Services 301 S 9th St (281) 633-2800

STAFFORD Benevolent Hospice of Houston, LLC Home Healthcare of Huntsville 10701 Corporate Dr Ste 356 2505 Lake Rd (281) 302-5994 (936) 291-8499 SUGAR LAND KATY Harbor Hospice Resolutions Hospice 12808 W Airport Rd Ste 335 21720 Kingsland Blvd Ste 304 (832) 500-4295 (281) 579-5690 New Century Hospice KINGWOOD One Sugar Creek Center Blvd.

Health Solutions Hospice Ste 330 2807 Kings Crossing Blvd (281) 277-1151 Ste 215C Silverado Hospice (281) 361-0715 2205 Williams Trace Blvd LAKE JACKSON Suite 101 Helping Hands & (866) 493-0675 Hearts Hospice The Providence Hospice, Inc. 412 Plantation Dr 11420 Dairy Ashford Rd (979) 297-3775 Ste 108 Hospice Care Team (832) 532-7538 107 W. Way St Ste 29 (979) 297-6043

TEXAS CITY Advanced Care Hospice 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III (281) 204-8944 Amed Community Hospice 8901 Emmett F Lowry Expwy Ste B (409) 935-0169 Hospice Care Team 1708 Amburn Rd Ste C (800) 545-8738

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Resolutions Hospice 8305 Knight Rd (832) 588-6083

LEAGUE CITY American Hospice 2525 South Shore Blvd Ste 400 (832) 536-3300

THE WOODLANDS Altus Hospice 1525 Lake Front Circle Ste 1 (281) 583-5455 Bristol Hospice 2002 Timberloch Pl Ste 150 (281) 419-4476 Heart to Heart Hospice 719 Sawdust Road Ste 210 (832) 300-0134 n Rose of Texas Hospice 1610 Woodstead Court Ste 395 (855) 800-7673 TOMBALL Lighthouse Hospice 715 E. Main St Ste 100 (281) 290-7727 Sunset Hospice 1420 Rudel (281) 290-7600

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Peaceful Tranquility 1610 Blodgett (713) 668-9595

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NonProfits & LISTINGS: State Agencies • Senior Centers Non-Profits • Adult Day Care Centers

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Non-Profits/Senior Services ANIMAL RESCUE/PET ADOPTION Abandoned Animal Rescue – Tomball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 290-0121 http://aartomball.org American Brittany Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) BRIT911 www.americanbrittanyrescue.org Houston Area Dog and Cat Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 441-5503 www.petfinder.com Humane Society of Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 231-4762 www.hsmc-tx.org South Texas Animal Adoption Resource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 392-0927 www.staarnet.org CASE MANAGEMENT – NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Case managers assist senior adults. After an assessment is done, the areas of concern are fully identified. The case manager then helps arrange for services and finds resources.

Alzheimer’s Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. . . . . . (713) 314-1313 Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 www.catholiccharities.org Family Services of Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 861-4849 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 633-7049 (Includes Waller County) Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Houston/Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 Harris County Social Services Senior Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 667-9336 Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9561 houstonlighthouse.org • (for the blind and visually impaired) The Friendship Center – Montgomery County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.friendshipcenter.com DENTAL SERVICES Low-Cost or Sliding-Scale Dental Care Bering Dental Clinic (HIV positive only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-6071 Good Neighbor Health Care Center Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-3260 El Centro — Eastwood Clinic (per capita income: $9,634). . . . . . . . . (713) 926-6229 Greater Houston Dental Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 961-4337 Refers seniors to dentists who offer patients 65+ discounted services.

Harris County Hospital District Dental Appointment Center. . . . . . . (713) 526-4243 (Gold Card only) Harris County Hospital District Dental Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 757-0572 (Current clients) Lyndon B. Johnson Oral Surgery Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-5080

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WHAT WE DO & OFFER Meals on Wheels Congregate Center Services/Activities Emergency Shelf Stable Meals Fort Bend County Public Transportation Health & Wellness Case Management • Referrals

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Fort Bend Seniors is committed to helping seniors remain independent by enhancing their quality of life through services and resources.

Serving senior citizens age 60 and over living in Fort Bend & Waller Counties!

Brookshire • 281-822-4200 Fresno • 281-431-0776 Fulshear/Simonton • 281-533-9400 HomeTowne on Bellfort • 281-568-9990 Katy • 281-391-4414 Kendleton/Beasley • 979-531-8315 Rosenberg • 281-633-7049 Tri-City • 281-499-2616 YMCA-Katy • 281-392-5055 YMCA-T.W. Davis-Richmond • 281-341-0791 P.O. Box 1488 • 1330 Band Road • Rosenberg, Texas 77471 281-633-7049 • 1-800-643-9654 • fax 281-633-7050 www.FortBendSeniors.org • www.facebook.com/fortbendseniors Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide! 189

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Non-Profits/Senior Services DENTAL SERVICES – Continued Oral Health Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 776-7323 Department of State Health Services Pasadena Community Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 554-1091 San Jose Clinic (must be screened for eligibility). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-9411 Second Mile (Fort Bend County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 Free dental care, including dentures, by appointment (must qualify) UT Dental Branch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 486-4000 www.db.uth.tmc.edu • discounted services

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DISABILITIES Information and Referral for Those with Disabilities Brazoria County Center for Independent Living V/TTY. . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-7060 Fort Bend County Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 980-2219 Harris County Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Counselors (713) 794-9001

(800) 213-8471 Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Provides services for the disabled including employment, case management, transportation, financial assistance, and referral assistance.

Houston Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 974-4621

TTY (713) 974-2703 Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office. . (832) 394-0814 Pedestrian Accessibility Review (PAR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 394-0814 Provides sidewalks, curb cuts, and traffic signal installation for disabled persons without a safe path of travel.

The Boulevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (763) 381-5625 www.blvd.com Online resource directory of products and services for the physically challenged Disability-Adapted Vehicle Modification Resources Disabled Parking Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 368-4689 www.tx.dmv.gov Permanent disabled person placards are valid for four years and temporarily disabled person placards are valid for no more than six months.

Applications may be obtained from the Internet.

Great American Scooter Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 445-0956 Housing for the Disabled Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office. . (713) 837-9061 National Apartment Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 518-6141 Serves the rental housing needs of the public • www.naahq.org/naac The Salvation Army William Booth Garden Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-4186 For elderly, disabled and handicapped persons. Residents live independently, but benefit from lower rents. MUST be 62 or older. www.SalvationArmyHouston.org U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 718-3199 www.hud.gov/apps/section8 List of subsidized apartments in greater Houston area

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Go Green!

Fort Bend Transit is now providing weekday Shared Ride Services within Fort Bend County as well as Express Commuter Services to the Texas Medical Center, Uptown Galleria & Greenway Plaza.

All buses are fully accessible & fares start at $1.00!

For More Information on Your Next Ride, Please Contact Us:

F ort Ben d C o u n t y Public Transit 281-633-RIDE (7433) transit@fortbendcountytx.gov

866-751-TRIP (8747) www.FortBendCountyTx.gov

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Non-Profits/Senior Services DISABILITIES – Continued 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 www.dads.state.tx.us/services (855) 937-2372 Assistance with the cost of medication, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, home modifications; access to counceling & training, home health services/respite care, 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 www.mcea-tx.org Target Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 226-4953 www.targethunger.org Hearing Aids Hear Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 328-8602 Hear-Say. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 665-8987 Office hours are by appointment only Medical Equipment Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 www.projectmend.org • Accepts and reconditions donations of medical equipment Organ/Tissue/Brain Lifegift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 523-4438 www.lifegift.org (800) 633-6562 Living Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 961-9431 www.livingbank.org • Organ donor registry (800) 528-2971 Resale Shops—Clothing, Furniture, Household Items Charity Guild Resale Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0995 Ft Bend Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 Goodwill Industries of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-6221 Habitat for Humanity’s Restores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 643-1100 Building supplies, appliances

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ELDER ABUSE If you suspect Elder Abuse, contact your local County Attorney’s Office.

Montgomery County Women’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-441-7273 Abuse prevention – service providers & care givers.

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

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Houston Junior Forum Resale Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-6970 Locks of Love – creates wigs from donated hair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 896-1588 Memorial Assistance Ministries (888) 896-1588 www.maministries.org (561) 833-7332 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) . . . . . . . . . . . (314) 576-3993 The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Emergency & Disaster Services American Red Cross Disaster Service – Houston Chapter. . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 Conroe Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-2212 www.redcross.org/surveys/capss/disaster/ Baytown Resource/Assistance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-5752 Catholic Charities — Guadalupe Center, City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-9981 City of Houston Customer Response Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 6:00 a. m. – midnight

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Non-Profits/Senior Services EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – Continued East Harris County Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 378-0020 Limited basic emergency services including emergency food, clothing, one-time basic emergency assistance for non-narcotic medications, rent and utility assistance.

Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Clothing, food, and rent assistance • www.eachouston.org First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-5863 Ft. Bend Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Provides emergency food, clothing, prescription vouchers, emergency rental assistance. www.gccsa.org Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 www.csd.hctx.net Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 www.woodlandsinterfaith.org Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 www.mcea-tx.org Salvation Army – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0677 Salvation Army – Alvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 585-4516 Limited basic emergency services including one-time prescription assistance for non-narcotic medication under $50. Rent and utility assistance.

South Houston Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 947-7700 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 Texas Department of Transportation Highway Department. . . . . . . (713) 802-5000 Texas/United Way Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-1 211texas.org Wesley Community Center (City of Houston). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-8131 www.wesleyhousehouston.org Emergency Financial Assistance Baytown Resource/Assistance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-5752 www.baytown.org Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 Houston First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-5863 Appointments: Mon–Thurs, 8–11AM Ft. Bend Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 www.mcea-tx.org Salvation Army (Harris County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0677 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 Suburban Sugar Land Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 256-7953 www.SSLW.org (713) 857-2807 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-8131 www.wesleyhouston.org

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HEARING/DEAF SERVICES Adaptive Aids and Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alley Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-8421 Career and Recovery Resources, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 754-7000

TTY (713) 754-7047 Communication Axess Ability Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 807-1176 Hearing Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 855-8916

V/TTY (281) 855-8917 Houston Grand Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 546-0200 Request the Infrared Listening System Houston Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 393-1313 www.hpl.lib.tx.us TDD (832) 393-1539 The Access Center offers full library services to the hearing-impaired.

Through the use of adaptive technology, patrons access the library’s catalogue, databases, and the Internet. The eBook Center allows customers to download electronic books, including bestsellers and research information.

You must apply for a Power Card to access this service.

International Hearing Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (734) 522-7200 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 (800) 628-5115 www.dars.state.tx.us • Eligible Texans may receive a voucher that can be exchanged for specialized telephone equipment at no charge Texas Hearing and Service Dogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 839-3647 Wortham Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 237-1439 Free, Low-cost, or Sliding Scale Hearing Exams and Hearing Aids Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 948-7960 (Division for Blind Services) www.dars.state.tx.us Harris County Hospital District Appointment Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4243 Hear Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 648-4327 Hear-Say. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 665-8987 University of Houston Speech and Hearing Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2898 Medicaid Hearing Exams (Texas HHSC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8263 Organizations Better Hearing Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 327-9355 www.betterhearing.org Provides free info on hearing professionals, hearing aids, and assistive technology Hearing Aid Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-5247 International Hearing Society

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Non-Profits/Senior Services HEARING/DEAF SERVICES – Continued Hearing Loss Association of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Internal Revenue Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY (800) 829-4059 International Hearing Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-5247 Technology for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 726-0851 www.adcohearing.com HOME REPAIRS - LOW INCOME Organizations: General Assistance Brazoria County Community Action Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-2928 City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-8400 Eldercare Locator (Magnolia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 677-1116 Faith in Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-8730 Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Harris County Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2000 Septic systems/water wells Harris County Public Health Lead Paint Control Program. . . . . . . . . (713) 439-6369 Housing Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2055 www.hrc.hctx.net Houston Galveston Area Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 Humble Area Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 446-3663 haamdee@hotmail.com • www.haamministries.org ext. 240 Interfaith Care Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 682-5995 Interfaith Senior Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Program for Human Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 886-0125 Rebuilding Together – Houston Volunteer Home Repair Program (exterior only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 659-2511 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers (Southwest only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 West University Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 662-5895 (W. University residents only)

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Roofs City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-8400 Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Safety Modifications for Independent Living Simple modification to your bathroom, kitchen, or other home areas, such as grab bars, handrails, wheelchair ramps, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms can reduce home accidents.

Gulf Coast Community Services Safety and Security Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Inspects homes for safety and security hazards, installs wheelchair ramps, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.

Replaces entry doors and broken windows.

Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Weatherization Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 846-1100 Sheltering Arms Weatherization Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 956-1888 Energy efficiency measures include caulking, weather stripping, insulation and assessment of appliances.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE Aid to Families (Harris County only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-0667 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Community Development Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 864-1710 Low Income Housing Associated Catholic Charities – 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 Galveston Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 765-1900 Section 8 Voucher Program Gulf Coast Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Foreclosure counseling; Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Harris County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2100 Section 8 Voucher Program Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Non-Profits/Senior Services HOUSING ASSISTANCE – Continued Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Housing Authority of City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 260-0600 Section 8 Voucher Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 260-0800 HUD Housing Counseling and Information and Referral Service (HUD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 569-4287 La Marque Aid and Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 938-7852 Rent Assistance Montgomery County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-4984 Section 8 Voucher Program Pasadena Public Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 475-5544 Salvation Army Social Services (Harris County only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0686 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Gardens Apartments. . . . . . . . . . (713) 920-1844 Preserve and enhance the dignity and independence of the elderly, to provide them with safe, affordable housing, and to enrich their overall quality of life.

Texas City/La Marque Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 945-4011 Section 8 Voucher Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . (800) 333-4636 www.hud.gov/apps/section8 (HUD) Windsor Village Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 551-8792 LEGAL ASSISTANCE Advanced Directives for Health Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 880-1300 ext 1341 Advocacy, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 974-7691 No charge for the disabled (800) 880-0821 AIDS Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-0735 ext. 121 HIV positive only Consejos Legales (Houston Bar Association). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 759-1133 Family Law Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 777-3247 Domestic abuse, family law only Fort Bend Lawyers Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 239-0015 Wills for Low-Income Seniors Harris County Area Agency on Aging Benefits Counselors. . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Counselors provide advice on benefits; for other (800) 213-8471 legal matters, may be referred to a legal service provider.

Houston Bar Association Elder Law Committee/Volunteer Lawyers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 759-1133 Wills for Low-Income Seniors Houston Volunteer Lawyers Legal Advice Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-0732 Monthly; low-income; Harris Co. only free, bilingual; 8:30 a.m. 4:30, Harris County residents, low-income Legal Hotline for Texans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 622-2520 www.tlsc.org LegalLine – Houston Bar Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 759-1133 Lone Star Legal Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 652-0077 Harris, Montgomery Co.; 9 a.m. – noon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 733-8394

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MEAL ASSISTANCE Food Pantries To find the nearest Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Statewide search for food assistance Alvin Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 824-8871 Alvin Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 585-6633 Bear Creek Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 855-0014 Brazosport Cares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 239-1225 East Ft. Bend Human Needs Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-1006 Fair Haven United Methodist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-3276 Helping Hands – Ft Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 232-4904 Houston Food Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-3700 Love Feast Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 633-3714 Montgomery County Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-6686 www.montgomerycountyfoodbank.com St. Thomas Social Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-9458 Meals on Wheels/Vouchers/Meal Programs ActionS, Inc. of Brazoria County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-6132 Bay Area Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 326-3336 Baytown Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 427-2145 Bear Creek Ministries Senior Baskets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 855-0014 Chambers County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 267-3559 ext. 3527 City of La Porte Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 470-9897 City of South Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 947-7700 City Wide Club Food Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-2582 Provides vouchers only Colorado County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 732-5606 Community Family Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 923-2316 DSHS Food Stamp Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 767-2000 Edgewater Meals on Wheels (City of Galveston). . . . . . . . . (409) 763-6437 ext. 3553 Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Sack lunch provided – Mon–Fri: 11–1, Sun: 12:15–1pm End Hunger Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 860-1273 Friendship Center/Montgomery Co Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828

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NAACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) NAACP-98 Justice in Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 289-6976 www.justiceinaging.org Southeast Texas Legal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 523-7852 Low-income, HIV only Texas Legal Services Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 622-2520 www.tlsc.org Texas Legal Services Center and Pro Bono Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 760-2554 www.TexasLawHelp.org University of Houston Clinical Legal Aid Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2094

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MEAL ASSISTANCE – Continued Friendswood Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 482-5070 Ft. Bend County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 238-3502 Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm Ft. Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More. . . . . . . . (281) 633-7049 www.fortbendseniors.org • Ft. Bend and Waller Counties Galveston County “Senior Lunch Program”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 770-6251 www.galvestoncountytx.gov Gano Baptist Mission Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-0304 Grayson Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 455-3660 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Hester House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 274-1394 Interfaith Caring Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 332-3881 Interfaith Ministries – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4978 Interfaith of The Woodlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 J D Walker Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 426-3551 Jacinto City – Heritage Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 675-4487 Jewish Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 729-3200 John L. Wood Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 272-0001 Joy Fellowship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 921-0197 Lighthouse Christian Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 339-3033 Maxwell Adult Center Deer Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 478-7277 Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4900 www.imgh.org 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 Simplified Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 248-1078 Simplified version of the Food Stamp Program for Texas residents ages 65+ Society of St. Vincent De Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 South Union Church of Christ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 747-5440 St. Bernadette Christian Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 486-0337 St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 946-0098 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church – Nassau Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 333-2509 Target Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 226-4953 The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 West Columbia Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 345-5955

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United Way Believes in a Lifetime of Independence

For more than 90 years, United Way of Greater Houston has been helping people and strengthening our community. Last year, we touched the lives of 2.4 million of our neighbors.

United Way’s Fort Bend County Service Center offers 27 programs through 16 local agencies making services accessible to people who live in and around Fort Bend County.

Thanks to United Way, seniors in our community have access to help with the basics of daily life: • More than 91,000 seniors benefitted from United Way programs including home visits and medical care, transportation, companionship, nutritious meals and more.

• 90% of seniors in United Way programs were able to remain independent in their homes.

For more information, call 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. www.unitedwayhouston.org

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MEDICATIONS & MEDICAL RESOURCES Community Programs That Assist With Medications Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 393-4301 Community Medicaid/STAR+PLUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213 Harris County Hospital District — Gold Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-6509 HCHD Quentin Mease Geriatric Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 873-3700 In-Home and Family Support Program — Texas DADS . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-8053 MHMHRA of Harris County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 970-7000 Emergency Medication Assistance Fort Bend County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Med Saver Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (636) 206-0262 www.medsaverdirect.com • apply for free prescription medications.

Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Social Services Prescription Medicine Aid Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Assists low-income Harris County seniors (60+) and the disabled.

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 Flu Shots Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services. . . . . . . . . (713) 439-6000 www.harriscountyhealth.com CHP Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-6856 Kroger Pharmacies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 221-4141 www.kroger.com • See their ad in this publication for a pharmacy location Troubleshooters Mobile Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 873-8687 Medical Assistance (AARP) Pharmacy Services Benefits Check Up RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-2277 www.benefitscheckup.org Access public and private programs for prescription drug savings.

Brazoria County Indigent Healthcare Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . Alvin (281) 585-3024 Medical and prescription assistance for qualifying persons. Angleton (979) 864-1884 Brazosport Memorial Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 285-1430 Prescription Assistance, Mon–Wed-Fri, 9AM–1PM Harris County Hospital Gold Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-6509 Financial Assistance Pardee Cancer Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-1426 Assistance with Cancer Medications Pharmacy Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 435-3377 Manufacturer sponsored prescription drug assistance programs.

Planned Parenthood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 230-7526 www.plannedparenthood.org Discounted/free mammograms

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MEAL ASSISTANCE – Continued Wharton County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 532-6430 YWCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-9922

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Non-Profits/Senior Services MEDICATIONS & MEDICAL RESOURCES – Continued Second Mile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 $25 fee to see a doctor. Open to the public: M,W,TH. Call for appointments.

UTMB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 772-1011 Medical Services and Support Medication Delivery Service Citicouriers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 521-4488 Medication Management Program Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Eligible seniors living in Harris County can receive visits (800) 213-8417 in their homes to have their medications reviewed and also receive a fire/waterproof locked box in which to store their medications information.

Medication Side Effects FDA CDER Drug Information Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 463-6332 www.fda.gov/drugs/default.htm Internet Drug Index Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxlist.com Pharmaceutical Companies With Patient Assistance Programs Alcon Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-8103 www.alconlabs.com Allergan Prescription Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 553-6783 Amgen, Inc (Safety Net Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 272-9376 Adek Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 292-2679 Baxter Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 422-9837 Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 842-2937 Biogen IDEC (MS Active Source & Krohn’s Disease services). . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-2255 Biogen IDEC (Zevalin Results). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 386-9997 Biovail Patient Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7325 Boehringer Ingelheim Cares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 556-8317 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 736-0003 www.bmspaf.org Centocor, Inc (Remicade Assist). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 489-5957 Daiichi Sankyo Pharma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7327 Dermik Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7326 Dura-Med Pharmaceuticals (Cenestin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 425-3122 Eisai, Incand Pfizer, Inc (Aricept Assistance Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 226-2072 Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 851-0758 Galderma Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 730-5074 Genentech, Inc — Access to Care Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 530-3083 Glaxo/SmithKline Bridges to Access Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 728-4368 Glaxo/SmithKline Commitment to Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 265-6491 Graceway Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 328-0255 HUMIRA Medicare Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 448-6472 Ligand Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 654-4263

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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 Sanof Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 981-2491 Schering-Plough Corp (Commitment to Care Program). . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-7157 Serono Laboratories, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 447-3243 Solvay Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 256-8918 Takeda Pharmaceutical North America, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 830-9159 www.tpna.com Upsher-Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 654-2299 Venofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 282-7712 Vistakon Patient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 815-6874 Watson Pharmaceutical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 964-4766 Wyeth Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 568-9938 Web Sites for Medication Information or Services iPing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.iping.com A wakeup & medications reminder service Needy Meds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.needymeds.org Partnership for Prescription Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 477-2669 www.pparx.org Pharmaceutical Medication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.druginfonet.com Pharmaceutical Medication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.benefitscheckup.org Rx Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxassist.org Rx Hope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxhope.com Rx Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxoutreach.com MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE Brazoria Lions Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-1047 Medical equipment to loan • www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brazoriatx Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 www.projectmend.org • low-income eligibility

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Non-Profits/Senior Services SAFETY PROGRAMS RUOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 388-4370 Alvin Police Department RUOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 922-1551 Danbury residents only (979) 848-0219 RUOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-4704 Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department (Fort Bend residents) SENIOR ADVOCACY Nursing Home Advocates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 296-2606 University of Texas Health Science on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 500-9931 www.son.uth.tmc.edu/coa/default.htm • Long-term care ombudsman program

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SENIOR FRAUD Attorney General of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml (713) 223-5886 Senior Protection Programs BBB Education Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 341-6141 www.bbb.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-9500 Silver Sleuths are volunteers over the age of 55 working in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau to combat schemes targeting older adults. Sleuths are trained to monitor and identify fraudulent schemes and scams in their neighborhoods and report them to the Better Business Bureau for review.

Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 447-8477 Texas State Securities Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 305-8300 www.ssb.state.tx.us • www.TexasInvestorEd.org (investor education) (888) 663-0009 Provides free and confidential background checks on registered investment advisors and brokers. TSSB is the regulatory and enforcement agency for the investment securities market in Texas. also provides investor education and awareness.

SENIOR REFERRALS These organizations will assist in helping find services.

Actions Inc. of Brazoria County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-6132 Alliance for Multicultural Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 776-4700 American Red Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 American Society on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 537-9728 Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 Chambers County Senior Citizens Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 267-3559 Chinese Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 271-6100 Coalition for the Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 739-7514 Colorado Valley Transit Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 732-6281 Colorado County Columbus Crime Victim Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 755-5625 Crisis Hotline (Spanish). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8088 Crisis Intervention of Houston (Hotline). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-5463

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

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

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Serving Aging Texans

Medicare & other benefits assistance: Trained benefits 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.

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.

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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Non-Profits/Senior Services SENIOR REFERRALS – Continued DAYA, Inc (South Asian Community). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 981-7645 Elder Care Locator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.gov Epilepsy Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 332-1000 www.epilepsyfoundation.org Federal Information Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 688-9889 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much more. . . . . . . (281) 633-7049 Fort Bend and Waller County • www.fortbendseniors.org Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services. . . . . . (409) 934-8100 Galveston County Senior Citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 770-6251 Galveston County Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 393-4301

(800) 213-8471 Helping One Another, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 885-4188 Austin County Hospice Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.nhpco.org Houston Area Women’s Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-2121 www.hawc.org Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 www.h-gac.com Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4900 Jewish Family Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 667-9336 Korean Senior Citizens Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 465-6588 Liberty County Project on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 336-7265 Galveston County Lupus Foundation/Texas Gulf Coast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0126 Montgomery Council on Aging — Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 Retired American Persons Senior Citizen Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 643-5877 Texas City St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 355-7701 www.stlukestexas.com Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Southwest Area Wharton County Jr. College Senior Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 532-6430 Wharton County STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES Attorney General of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml • Senior Protection Programs Attorney General of Texas – Houston Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-5886 Food & Drug Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 463-6332 www.fda.gov Reports safety warnings and recalls for products regulated by the FDA.

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1 in 3 Americans with arthritis experience arthritis-related limitations at work.

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1 in 5 adults have arthritis (50 million Americans, including 300,000 children)

3.6 million adult Texans and 25,500 children

Learn more about arthritis & the Arthritis Foundation: www.arthritis.org/Texas • 800.442.6653 (toll-free)

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Non-Profits/Senior Services STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES – Continued Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 633-4227 www.medicare.gov Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 447-8477 National Active and Retired Federal Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 438-2272 www.narfehouston.org National Alliance for Caregiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 718-8444 www.caregiving.org National DO NOT CALL Registry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 382-1222 www.ftc.gov • www.donotcall.gov National Institute on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 496-1752 www.nia.nih.gov National Senior Citizens Law Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 289-6976 www.nsclc.org Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 www.dfps.state.tx.us/adult_protection • Report Elder Abuse Texas Commission for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 944-9924 www.dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired (800) 628-5115 Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-9240 www.dads.state.tx.us • Find and compare Texas Living Facilities; file complaints Texas Health and Human Services Commission Ombudsman Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 834-7406 Provides direct grant benefits to individuals with disabilities to purchase services Texas Health and Human Services Commission (DADS, DARS, DFPS, SHS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 500-4266 www.hhsc.state.tx.us • Blind; rehab; disability; hearing services Texas Information and Referral Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 www.helpintexas.com Information and referral specialists direct callers to Texas community resources.

Texas Poison Center Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-1222 www.poisoncontrol.org SUPPORT GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS AARP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 687-2277 www.aarp.org Al-Anon Family Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 683-7227 Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 686-6300 www.aahouston.org ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 942-2572 www.alsa.org Alzheimer’s Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 314-1313 www.alz.org • Texas Chapter: www.alz.org/texas (800) 272-3900 American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 266-2877 www.cancer.org American Contract Bridge League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 467-1623 www.acbl.org

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

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SUPPORT GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS – Continued National Family Caregiver Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 454-3970 www.caregiveraction.org National Federation for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 659-9314 www.nfb.org National Hispanic Council on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 347-9733 www.nhcoa.org National Organization for Rare Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 999-6673 Neuromuscular Diseases (all types). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-3941 English and Spanish Osteoporosis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 223-9994 Parkinson’s Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 626-7114 www.hapsonline.org Post-Polio Survivors Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 690-0695 Recovery, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 466-3387 emotional coping, self help Samaritan Bereavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 589-8729 www.thesamaritanministry.org San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Ostomy Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8671 Cancer Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8557 Diabetes Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8525 Stroke Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 428-3034 Grief Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8811 Sickle Cell Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 640-5990 Survivors of Suicide – Crisis Intervention Info Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9864 The Mended Hearts, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 355-4160 Support Group for Heart Patients and Families The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org United Cerebral Palsy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 838-9050 www.eastersealshouston.org United Ostomy Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 826-0826 www.uoahouston.org West Houston Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 558-3444 TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer Counselors Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 227-7669 www.aarp.org/taxaide Houston Asset Building Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-1864 Tax preparation for the elderly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-4357 www.neighborhood-centers.org • During tax season: (Jan.1 - Apr. 15) The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org

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Senior Center

of Fort Bend County

NON-PROFITS/SENIOR SERVICES

The PINNACLE

Where the HIGHEST POINTS of Development, Achievement & Services are Provided Seniors 50 years and above have access to a variety of resources and services.

P hysical/s ocial activities | Multi-PurPose rooM i nternet c afe /M ini l ibrary s tate - of - the - art f itness c enter t he W ellness c enter – oPen Mon & WeD 9aM-4PM Open Mon–Fri from 7:30am–7:30pm • Saturday from 8am – 11am visit fortbendcountytx.gov under (Departments/Health & Human Services) for events For more information, please contact Sonya M. Santee – Facilities & Programs Manager 832-471-2760 | 832-471-2765 | Sonya.Santee@fortbendcountytx.gov 5525-C Hobby Road | Houston, TX 77053

Alert Minds, Healthy Bodies & Joyful Spirits

within a Caring Community

The facility is a joint project between the Health & Human Services Departments of the City of Houston and Fort Bend County.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 244-4890 www.amr.net • Transport Services; Bed-ridden clients with doctor’s orders Brazos Transit Scheduling Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 272-0039 Curb-to curb service throughout Montgomery County Appts. taken up to 4 pm, previous day & up to 7 days in advance www.btd.org Christian Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 345-5955 West Columbia residents only; transport services; telephone reassurance Colorado and Wharton Counties – WCJC Senior Program. . . . . . . . (800) 561-9252 Ambulatory only ext. 6430 Colorado Valley Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 548-1068 Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Galveston, Waller, and Wharton Counties Connect Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 266-2320 Transport Services: M–W–F – UTMB in Galveston; T – Th – Medical Center in Houston. Call for fare prices.

Fort Bend County Public Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 633-7433 Gulf Coast Community. Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4745 Cost: $7.40/income limits: $1,020.84 indiv./ $1,375.00 couple HCCTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 368-7433 Harris County residents, elderly/disabled, wheelchair accessible, Low fee/vouchers;Medical and General Transportation HERO-Helping Elderly Residents Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3996 Medical and General Transportation, Mon–Wed 9–4, Thur 9–12 Interfaith 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) 286-3138

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HOME.

FOR LIFE. Don Sanders Adoption Center.

No Kill. For all breeds and ages.

Adoption fees are waived for individuals over 65 years old.

www.nokill1.org

107 East 22nd Street, Houston, Texas

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Non-Profits/Senior Services TRANSPORTATION – Continued Montgomery County – Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 For elderly and disabled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 35 Senior Wheels (50+ 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 American Red Cross – Greater Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 www.houstonredcross.org • Houston medical transportation American Red Cross – Baytown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-1300 Medical transportation Cancer Patients – American Cancer Society Road to Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 266-2877 Cancer Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 227-1618 Volunteers transport patients to treatment; volunteers needed Medical Transportation Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-1985 www.ss.hctx.net (713) 578-2215 Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The service is only for clients who reside outside of the cities of Houston, Baytown, or Pasadena.

To be eligible, you must have a low to moderate income and be a resident of Harris County, and either elderly, or disabled, or an ESRD patient.

HERO – Helping Elderly Residents Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3996 Medical and General Transportation League City and Clear Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 282-6039 Medical Transportation Medicaid Transportation Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 633-8747 Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties for medical appts. between 6 a.m.-7 p.m., call 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, to schedule pick-up 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 Errand Services EAC Faithful Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Provides food and clothing to low-income families/individuals in Harris County

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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 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 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

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Non-Profits/Senior Services UTILITY ASSISTANCE – Continued 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.txbenefit.com Tomball VA Outpatient Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 516-1505 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 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

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

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EyeCare America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-3937 www.eyecareamerica.org Robert Cizik Eye Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 559-5200 www.cizikeye.org | Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scale Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9561 www.houstonlighthouse.org • Information and Referral Opthamalogist Referrals (+65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-3937 The Center for Visual Rehabilitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 559-5269 http://cizikeye.org/low_vision.htm | A not-for-profit, fee for service low vision clinic.

University of Houston Optometry Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2020 Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scale

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

ADULT DAY CARE ASSISTANCE Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Quality Reporting System................................... http://facilityquality.dhs.state.tx.us

CLEVELAND Liberty Dayton Community Day Center Activity #2 6 802 Hanson Road 77327 (936) 334-8888 Wakefield Adult Day Care Center s 314 S. San Jacinto 77327 (281) 593-1174 GALVESTON Libby’s Place s 5402 Avenue U 77551 (409) 741-2538 HOUSTON A and M Senior Village Inc 6 3917 Anderson Road 77053 (713) 433-7317

Brookhollow Adult Day Activity Center 4800 W 34th Street, Ste C-54 77092 (713) 812-8998 Bering Care Center Adult Day Care n s 1429 Hawthorne 77006 (713) 529-6071 Caring Place Adult Day Care Center 6 6717 Stuebner Airline Ste 213 77091 (713) 692-6061 Corporate Senior (Chinese/Vietnamese only) 9630 Clairwood 77036 (713) 777-5123 Elite Medserve Inc (Mentally Ill/Disabled) 8405 Almeda Genoa, Ste Y 77075 u t (713) 987-9000

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

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

Amazing Place 6 t 3735 Drexel 77027 (713) 552-0420

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

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

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

The Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston s 3602 West Dallas 77019 (713) 527-9561

Love & Joy Rehab Adult Center s 11626 Cullen, Ste B 77047 (713) 733-6900 Nixon Adult Day Center s 3719 Lynnfield 77016 (713) 633-4700 Northline Adult Day Care Center s 3910 North Freeway, Bldg L 77022 (713) 699-1580

KINGWOOD Sarah Care s 23972 Highway 59 North 77339 (281) 361-7000 LIBERTY Liberty Dayton Community Day Activity u t 1801 Grand Avenue 77575 (936) 334-8888

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

ROSENBERG Caring People, LTD 6 914 Frost Street 77471 (281) 344-9911

Odyssey TLC Adult Day Ctr s 220 North Vista Drive 77090 (281) 370-2200 Old Yale Adult Day Center s 4414 Old Yale 77018 (713) 695-6100

STAFFORD It’s Heaven, LLC s 1250 Texas Parkway, Ste H 77477 (281) 403-5200

Secure Day Activity and Health Care Facility s t 3008 Blodgett 77004 (713) 807-1999 Sheltering Arms Day Care Center s t 3838 Aberdeen Way 77025 (713) 667-2840

THE WOODLANDS Sarah Care s 157 Nursery Road 77380 (281) 361-7000

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

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Altus Hospice........................................... (281) 493-9744........................ 173 Autumn Grove Cottage............................... (281) 220-0882........................ 131 Autumn Leaves.......................................... (800) 662-8886................ 128, 131 Barton House........................................... (281) 313-2500........................ 132 Belmont Village Senior Living....................... See Ad For Numbers................... 111 Braeswood Personal Care Homes................ (713) 666-6545........................ 123 BrightStar Care Sugar Land......................... (281) 201-3700.......................... 88 Cambridge Health & Rehab........................ (281) 344-9191........................ 167 Cantex Continuing Care Network................ See Ad For Numbers............ 156-157 Carnes Funeral Home................................ See Ad For Numbers............... 2, 172 Carriage Inn............................................. See Ad For Numbers........... 102, 103 Christian Companion Senior Care................ (832) 347-2825.......................... 83 Clarewood House Senior Community............ (713) 774-5821........................ 115 Clayton Oaks Living................................... (281) 341-6200........................ 112 Colonial Oaks – Diversified Housing............. See Ad For Numbers........... 114, 130 Comfort Keepers....................................... See Ad For Numbers..................... 88 Com For Care.......................................... (713) 664-4677........................ 123 Comfy Home............................................ (713) 502-8175........................ 123 Corpus Christi Hospice............................... (713) 784-2885........................ 175 Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center............... (800) 681-2733.......................... 74 Davis Home Health, LLC............................. (281) 207-1346.................... 86, 88 Dentures & Dental Services......................... See Ad For Numbers................. 5, 61 Divine Caregivers...................................... (832) 886-2948.......................... 85 Eagle’s Trace............................................ (800) 719-0834.......................... 97 Elik Dialysis Home Therapy......................... (800) 761-7177.......................... 53 Encore Caregivers..................................... (713) 686-2233.......................... 82 Evergreen Cottages................................... (281) 670-9810........................ 131 Fort Bend Transit........................................ (866) 751-8747........................ 191 Greatwood at Sugar Land........................... (866) 889-6137........................ 116 HealthLink Construction............................... (281) 578-3712.......................... 36 HealthSouth Sugar Land Rehab.................... (281) 276-7584.......................... 64 HealthSouth of The Woodlands/Cypress....... See Ad For Numbers..................... 68 Heartis Cypress......................................... (281) 392-2200........................ 116 Home Health Resources.............................. (281) 398-3444.......................... 87 Houston Hospice....................................... (800) 630-7894........................ 174 Houston Methodist.................................... (713) 790-3333...................... 3, 65 Katy Eldercare.......................................... (281) 725-8071.......................... 87 Kindred Healthcare.................................... (866) KINDRED....................... 76-77

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ADVERTISERS INDEX KL Financial Services.................................. (713) 724-4518.......................... 46 Kroger Pharmacy...................................... See Ad For Numbers..................... 57 Legacy at Falcon Point............................... (281) 394-0628.................. 2B, 113 Liz McNeel – SRES Realtor.......................... (713) 826-2731.......................... 35 Memorial Hermann Southwest..................... (713) 272-1888.......................... 67 Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.................... (713) 272-1888.......................... 70 Mobile Dynamic Dental Services.................. (281) 744-5058...................... 4, 60 Nexion Health.......................................... See Ad For Numbers................... 160 OakBend Medical Center........................... (281) 341-3000...................... 7, 66 Oceans Behavioral Hospital........................ (281) 492-8888.......................... 73 Plantation Personal Care Home.................... (281) 431-0995........................ 123 Rosenberg Health & Rehab......................... (281) 342-0065........................ 162 Sava Senior Care...................................... See Ad For Numbers.............1A, 161 Senior Resource Guide............................... (281) 277-2333.......................... 15 Senior Care Centers.................................. See Ad For Numbers.... 158-159, 166 Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services....... (713) 778-5700................ 163, 168 Silverado Care......................................... (866) 522-8125........................ 129 Stonegate Adult Living................................ See Ad For Numbers................... 168 Suzanne Bruce & Associates........................ (713) 985-0210.......................... 62 Synergy HomeCare................................... See Ad For Numbers..................... 84 Texas Oncology........................................ (888) 864-4226.......................... 69 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza.................. (281) 556-6020................ 103, 115 The Gardens at Spring Shadows.................. (713) 462-6444........................ 101 The Medical Resort at Sugar Land................ (713) 325-1717.................... 1, 165 The Orchard Assisted Living Katy.................. (281) 371-3000........................ 117 The Plaza at The Buckingham...................... (713) 979-3777.......................... 96 The Solana at Cinco Ranch......................... (281) 395-9600........................ 100 The Village of Tanglewood.......................... (713) 977-1400.................. 3B, 103 The Village of The Heights.......................... (713) 802-9700.................. 3B, 115 Tuscany Village......................................... (713) 770-5300........................ 166 Village on the Park..................................... See Ad For Numbers........... 102, 103 Visiting Angels.......................................... (281) 207-1259.......................... 85 Walgreens............................................... See Ad For Numbers..................... 52 Wendy Cline Properties.............................. (281) 858-3451.......................... 35 West Houston Medical Center..................... (281) 558-3444.................... 1B, 72 West Houston Rehab & Healthcare Center..... (713) 858-5509..................3A, 167 Westpark Springs..................................... (832) 535-2770....................2A, 71 Windsor Quail Valley................................. (281) 778-5144........................ 164 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide! 223

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