Senior Resource Guide San Antonio (Fall/Winter 2020)

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Five Must-Have

Legal Documents W

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. A D VA N C E D I R E C T I V E 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

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Over 65 Driving

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pages 128-130

Transportation Services

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pages 126-127

Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

1min
pages 124-125

Aging & Disabilities Resource Center

1min
pages 118-119

Legal & Financial Assistance

1min
pages 116-117

Final Planning Resources

5min
pages 98-103

Volunteering

1min
pages 108-109

Five Must-Have Legal Documents

2min
pages 114-115

Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities

5min
pages 92-97

Ombudsmen Are Here to Help

1min
page 91

Memory Care Communities

1min
pages 88-89

20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

1min
page 90

Assisted Living Communities

8min
pages 78-83

Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living

1min
pages 74-77

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

2min
pages 84-87

20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

1min
pages 72-73

Independent & Retirement Communities

1min
pages 70-71

Types of Residential Care for Seniors

5min
pages 58-61

What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

3min
pages 54-57

Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

1min
page 49

Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

1min
page 53

Medical Centers & Clinics

1min
pages 50-51

House Call/Telemedicine Providers

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20 Questions to Ask – Hospital Discharge

1min
page 52

Hearing & Deaf Services

1min
pages 40-43

Vision Services

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pages 44-45

Medication & Medical Services

1min
pages 38-39

Help for Caregivers

4min
pages 24-29
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