Senior Resource Guide San Antonio (Fall/Winter 2020)

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Vision

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

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

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

Enhanced Vision 888–811–3161 enhancedvision.com

The Glaucoma Foundation 212–285–0080 glaucomafoundation.org

DONATIONS – EYEGLASSES

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

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

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Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

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Aging & Disabilities Resource Center

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Legal & Financial Assistance

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Final Planning Resources

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Volunteering

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Five Must-Have Legal Documents

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Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities

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Ombudsmen Are Here to Help

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page 91

Memory Care Communities

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20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

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Assisted Living Communities

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Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living

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Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

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20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

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Independent & Retirement Communities

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Types of Residential Care for Seniors

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pages 58-61

What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

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Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

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page 49

Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

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Medical Centers & Clinics

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20 Questions to Ask – Hospital Discharge

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Hearing & Deaf Services

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Help for Caregivers

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