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GENERAL INFORMATION How to use the Senior Resource Guide. . . . . . . 4-5 Where We Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide. . . . . . . 11 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158-159
DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE 13 Friendly Faces Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . 12, 32A What Level of Care is Right for You? . . . . . . . . 14 Home Care vs. Home Health Care. . . . . . . . . 16 A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. . . . . 17, Back Cover Need Long-term Care? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Long–Distance Caregiving Checklist. . . . . . . . . 20 Encore Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 21 Help for Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Help for Veterans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Adult Day Care Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
TREATMENT & PREVENTION 33 The Benefits of Medication Management . . . . . 36 Medical Equipment Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Medication & Medical Services . . . . . . . . . 42-44 Diabetes Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Hearing
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Dental
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Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc. . . . . . . . . . . 60 House Call Physicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Mental Health
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What Type of Mental Health Professional Is Right for You?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Medical Centers & Rehabilitation
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OakBend Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 67 20 Questions to Ask provides a quick list of important things to ask when searching for senior housing. Find them on pages 88 and 102.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals. . 68-69
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Types of Residential Care for Seniors. . . . . . 72-73 Products & Services
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities . . . . . 80 Independent & Retirement
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Retirement Center Management. . . 84-85, 95, 98 Independent & Retirement Communities. . . . . 86-87 Assisted Living
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Avanti Senior Living. . . . . . . Inside Front Cover, 91 The Avenues of Fort Bend. . . 36, Inside Back Cover 20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living. . . . . . . . 88 Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living . . . . . 90 Assisted Living Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . 92-94 Memory Care
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Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication. . . 96 Memory Care Communities. . . . . . . . . . 100-101 Skilled Nursing/Rehab
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20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing. . . . . . 102 Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities . . . . . . . . 104-105 Sava Senior Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32B SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!
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FINAL PLANNING 107 Preparing & Presenting a Eulogy. . . . . . . . . . 106 Final Planning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-112 Understanding Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Hospices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116-117
RELAX & RESTORE 121 LEGAL & FINANCIAL 125 5 Must–Have Legal Documents. . . . . . . . . . . 126
TRANSPORTATION 133 Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate. . 132 Transportation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134-135 Over 65 Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136-137
NON-PROFITS & SENIOR SERVICES 139 Non-Profits/Senior Services. . . . . . . . . . 146-157
SPECIAL FEATURES Page for Taking Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 118
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PU BLI S H E R & E DI T OR -I N-CH I E F Karyn Dean S RG CALE NDAR S UB M I S S I ONS srgcalendar@SRGserv.com
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hile caregiving for my grandmother (Cora Hobbs), I realized that I was not alone in the quest for information and resources—thus was born the Senior Resource Guide. Having been an eldercare advocate for over 25 years, it was a dream come true to start SRG with my husband C ora Hobbs 1915–2006 and then have our children join us. As a family-owned and operated organization, we are committed to assisting those on their quest for active aging, which for many includes caregiving. Here’s to your quest!
CONT R I B UT OR S Mayo Clinic, NIHSeniorHealth.gov, Jeff Carmack, Mark Carlson, MD, John B. Earthman, The American Elder Care Research Organization ART DIRECTION/GRAPHIC PRODUCTION Tom Kircher S ALE S Alex Dean – Director of Business Development RJ Gibbs – Senior Account Manager M AR KE T I NG Jennifer Dean Stavert – Director of Marketing Winona Vo – Senior Marketing Executive DI S T R I B UT I ON Brian Stavert – Manager Myles Moore – Senior Distribution Executive CH I E F E XE CUT I V E OF F I CE R Terry Dean P R E S I DE NT Karyn Dean S E CR E TARY Megan Medlin Senior Resource Guide is published semi-annually for three regions of the Greater Houston area by: SRG Services, Inc. P.O. Box 18971, Sugar Land 77496 281–277–2333 SRGserv.com Southwest Edition: Fall/Winter 2018 ©2018
kdean@SRGserv.com Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Senior Resource Guide.® The views and opinions of authors herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Senior Resource Guide® and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
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What Level of Care is Right for You? Independent Living Housing for those not in need of additional assistance, such as 55+ apartments or independent/retirement communities. Continuing Care Retirement Community (*Skilled Nursing only) Housing whereby a senior can age in place. Beginning with independent living, moving to assisted living and finally skilled nursing as needed. All are typically located together on one campus. Assisted Living Independent living with help provided for activities of daily living. Personal Care Home Assisted living in a home-like setting and typically has fewer residents. Skilled Nursing/Rehab* Licensed and equipped to provide residents with healthcare that meets the needs of more involved medical problems. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assistance Provides special programs and assistance for those with memory loss. Some may provide special security measures. Home Care/Home Health (*Home Health only) Non-medical (home care) or skilled medical care (home health) that allows seniors to remain in their place of residence. Senior Day Care Program Services typically include meals and activities that provide social interaction. Some centers may accommodate special needs such as Alzheimer’s. Hospice Care* End of life care for the terminally ill, usually via visits in the home or facility of residence. * Typically accepts Medicare
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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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Need Long-term Care? by JEFF CARMACK | Texas Health and Human Services
Most of us don’t like to think about long-term care but there’s a good chance that, sooner or later, we’ll need it. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term care services at some point in their lives. If you or someone you care about needs long-term care, Texas Health and Human Services can help. The agency offers a wealth of information to connect you to resources, healthcare providers and services that help you live healthier. VISIT the website at hhs.texas.gov. In the menu bar at the top of the website, click on “Services” to find information on services for people with medical or physical disabilities, intellectual or developmental disabilities, for older adults, and for caregivers who need a break from their duties. CALL 1-855-937-2372 for information. Although you may not qualify for services, HHS can still steer you in the right direction. The 28 area agencies on aging offer help to Texans age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers to locate and access local services, including benefits counseling, legal assistance, care coordination, caregiver support services, in-home support and the ombudsman program. DIAL 2-1-1 Texas, a program operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, connects Texans with the services they need. Accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from more than 60,000 state and local health and human services programs is available by phone and online. For more information, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org.
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Long-Distance Caregiving Checklist Here are a few items to keep in mind during your next visit. • Attend a doctor’s appointment with your parent to find out current health status and concerns. • Check with the pharmacy to make sure your parent is getting all his or her prescriptions filled and on a timely basis. • Kitchen check-up. Make sure to report any weight loss to the doctor as it can also be a sign of something more serious. Check the refrigerator to make sure there is ample food or for outdated food. • Assess driving ability. • Meet your parents’ neighbors and close friends and get their phone numbers, and provide your emergency contact. • Discuss your parents’ wishes for health care and finances in case they are unable to make those decisions in the future. • Gather a list of trustworthy, reputable eldercare and related resources in the community. • Get copies of your parent’s insurance card(s), physicians’ names and phone numbers, key contacts and medical history. • Do a safety evaluation of the home. • Consider a personal emergency response system. Long Distance Caregiving: Planning For the Future Here are some primary areas where aging parents often need help. • Medication Management • Meal Preparation. • Transportation • Declining mobility or health • Memory problems • Household Deficiencies
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Help for Caregivers Caregiver information, research, education, services and advocacy AARP • aarp.org • 888–687–2277 AgingCare.com Alzheimer’s Association • alz.org/care • 800–272–3900 American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging abanet.org/aging ARCH National Respite Network • archrespite.org • 703–256–2084 Care Connection Aging and Disability Resource Center careconnection.org • 877–393–1090 Caregiver Action Network • caregiveraction.org • 202–454–3970 Caregiver Resource Network • caregiverresource.net • 888–456–5664 Family Caregiver Alliance • caregiver.org • 800–445–8106 Harris County Area Agency on Aging houstontx.gov/health/Aging • 713–837–0311 HELPGUIDE.org • helpguide.org Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area • h-gac.com • 713–627–3200 Leading Age • leadingage.org • 202–788–2242 National Alliance for Caregiving • caregiving.org • 301–718–8444 National Caregivers Library • caregiverslibrary.org • 804–327–1111 Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services hhs.texas.gov • 855–937–2372 Today’s Caregiver • caregiver.com • 800–829–2734 USA.gov • usa.gov • 844–872–4681 Caregiver Training Alzheimer’s Association • alz.org • 800–272–3900 Area Agency on Aging • h-gac.com • 713–993–2436 Care Connection Aging and Disability Resource Center careconnection.org • 877–393–1090 Caregiverlist • caregiverlist.com • 312–669–8821 CFHED • caregivertraining.org • 877–747–1542 Harris County Area Agency on Aging • houstontx.gov/health/Aging Red Cross • redcross.org
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Health Education and Caregiver Workshops Chronic disease affects millions of people, placing a significant burden on the individual as well as the healthcare system. The Area Agency on Aging provides proven programs that will empower people to manage their own care and improve their quality of life. All programming is FREE. Space is limited. Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshops are designed to help participants learn how chronic health conditions affect their lives and then gain the confidence to manage their symptoms. These are small group workshops, interactive, and lead by trained and certified leaders. This workshop meets weekly for six weeks. Sessions run between 2 and 2 ½ hours. Other workshops include Chronic Pain Self-Management and Diabetes Self-Management. *Chronic Pain includes the Moving Easy Program. A Matter of Balance Workshop is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Learn practical coping strategies, as well as balance and strength movements, to take more control of your life. This workshop has eight sessions with the option of meeting once or twice per week. Sessions run between 2 and 2 ½ hours. Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention teaches Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health program. This workshop helps to relieve arthritis pain and improve balance to reduce the risk for falls. It has also been approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as well as arthritis foundations from around the world. This workshop meets twice a week for eight weeks. Sessions run one hour. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a self-care education program for family caregivers to improve self-care behaviors, management of emotions, selfefficacy, and use of community resources. This workshop meets weekly for six weeks. Sessions run between 2 and 2 ½ hours. To see a workshop schedule or to register, call Outreach Coordinator Amy Comer at 832-681-2575 or online at http://www.h-gac.com/human-services/aging/ and click on “Health Education and Caregiver Workshops.”
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Help for Veterans Clinics Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic • 409–981–8550 Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic • 936–522–4000 Galveston VA Outpatient Clinic • 409–761–3200 Katy VA Outpatient Clinic • 281–578–4600 Lake Jackson VA Outpatient Clinic • 979–230–4852 Richmond VA Outpatient Clinic • 832–595–7700 Texas City VA Outpatient Clinic • 409–986–2900 Tomball Outpatient Clinic • 281–516–1505 Financial Aid Catholic Charities • 713–237–8881 Impact a Hero • impactahero.org Horizon Outreach • horizonoutreach.org • 713–467–4966 Texas VFW Foundation • texasvfw.org Funeral and Burial Assistance Department of Veterans Affairs • www.va.gov • 800–827–1000 Gold Star Wives of America • goldstarwives.org Government Headstone or Markers • www.va.gov • 800–827–1000 Military Funeral Honors • militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil VA Houston National Veterans Cemetery • www.cem.va.gov • 281–447–8686 Help Lines Caregivers Support Line • 855–260–3274 South Texas Veterans Health Care System • 888–686–6350 Nurses answering health questions Veterans Crisis Line • veteranscrisisline.net • 800–273–8255 Veterans Free Live Chat and Legal Hotline • 800–622–2520 - Option 2 United Way of Houston • unitedwayhouston.org • 713–957–4357 Legal Lone Star Lawyers for Lone Star Veterans, Lone Star Legal Aid • probono.net 254–756–7944 NVLSP • nvlsp.org • 202–265–8305 Texas Law Help • texaslawhelp.org/veterans Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans • texasbar.com/veterans Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP) • tlsc.org • 800–622–2520 Veteran Legal Initiative • hba.org/services/veterans–legal–initiative • 713–333–8387
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Services BACODA VetCorps • bacoda.org • 281–212–2900 Brazoria County Veteran’s Services • brazoria–county.com/veterans • 979–864–1289 Community Based Outreach Center • 800–310–5001 Fort Bend County Veterans Services • fortbendcountytx.gov • 281–341–4550 Galveston County Veteran Services • galvestoncountytx.gov • 409–766–2448 Harris County Veterans Services • www.vso.hctx.net • 281–876–6600 Houston Vet Center • 713–682–2288 Jefferson County Vet Center • 409–347–0124 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center • 281–516–1505 Montgomery County Veterans Services • co.montgomery.tx.us • 936–539–7842 Texas State Veterans Homes • www.glo.texas.gov • 800–252–8387 Texas Veterans Commission • tvc.state.tx.us TexVet • texvet.org • 512–341–4924 The Mission Continues • missioncontinues.org • 314–588–8805 United Way of Houston • unitedwayhouston.org • 713–957–4357 Waller County Veterans Service • co.waller.tx.us • 979–826–7733 Transportation Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network – Free To and from the MEDVAMC in Houston Bay City • 979–323–9235 Beaumont • 409–981–8550 Brazoria County • 979–864–1289 Cleveland • 281–384–5402 Conroe • 936–756–7614 El Campo • 979–578–8387 Harris Cty Precinct #2 • 281–452–6071 Harris Cty Soc Serv • 713–696–1985 Liberty County • 936–336–4548 x235 Lufkin Bus • 936–633–2740 Montgomery County • 936–756–5828 Willis Van • 936–856–5224 Woodville/Tyler County • 409–283–2493 To and from the Texas City Outpatient Clinic Baytown, Channelview, Deer Park & Pasadena • 281–452–6071 HCTRA Veteran Toll Discount • hctra.org/about_faq/veteran-discount-tolling 281–875–3279 Wounded Warrior Services Helping a Hero • helpingahero.org • 888–786–9531 Lone Survivor Foundation • lonesurvivorfoundation.org • 832–581–3592 U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) • wtc.army.mil • 877–393–9058 Wounded Warriors Project (WWP) • woundedwarriorproject.org • 832–536–3098
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s Individuals with Alzheimers/Memory Disorders currently accepted n Only Individuals with HIV currently accepted u No meals provided t No Transportation provided CLEVELAND Liberty Dayton Community Day Center Activity II 807 Hanson Road 77327 936–334–8888 GALVESTON
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Libbie’s Place s 5402 Avenue U 77551 409–741–2538
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Johnson & Johnson Activities Inc. s 4400 Town Plaza, Suite 100 77045 713–723–2090 Lac Hong Adult Day Care Center 6628 Wilcrest Drive, Suite A 77072 281–776–9955 Latino Learning Center Adult Day Program s 3522 Polk Street 77003 713–223–1391 Liberty Island Adult Day Care Center s 9009 Boone Road 77099 281–530–0000 Living Word Ministry Adult Day Care Center 15518 Silver Ridge Drive 77090 281–537–7477 Love & Joy Rehab Adult Center s 11626 Cullen, Suite 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 77073 713–699–1580 Odyssey TLC Adult Day Center s 220 North Vista Drive 77090 281–370–2200 Old Yale Adult Day Center s 4414 Old Yale 77018 713–695–6100
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Medical Equipment Assistance Brazoria Lions Club................................................979–233–1047 Medical equipment to loan • e-clubhouse.org/sites/brazoriatx/ Disabled Parking Application...................................888–368–4689 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. • www.tx.dmv.gov
Living Hope Wheelchair Association.........................281–764–6251 lhwassociation.org 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. low–income eligibility
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Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project (RSVP)..........855–825–7787 rsvptexas.org The Boulevard..................................................................blvd.com Online resource directory for finding wheelchair lifestyle products
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Donations Project Mend, Inc...................................................888–903–6363 Accepts and reconditions donations of medical equipment • projectmend.org
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Medication and Medical Services Locate assistance in your area based on your zip code with BenefitsCheckUp at: benefitscheckup.org Medication Assistance These organizations provide discounted prescriptions, financial assistance or services to help locate assistance for prescription drugs. AARP® Prescription Discounts 877–422–7718 advantages.aarp.org Area Agency on Aging of the Houston–Galveston Area 713–993–2436 (Main) 281–633–0519 (Fort Bend) 936–441–3200 (Montgomery and Waller County) h-gac.com/human-services/aging Crisis Assistance Center 936–539–9211 (serving Montgomery County residents only) cac–mctx.org
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Gulf Coast Community Services Association 713–393–4700 gccsa.org/prescription–assistance
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Medical Assistance These organizations provide a variety of low–cost, clinical and preventive health services. Adult Safety Net Program (vaccinations) 800–252–9152 dshs.texas.gov/ASN Brazoria County Indigent Health Care Program Angleton 979–864–1884 Alvin 281–585–3024 brazoriacountytx.gov/departments/ health–department Catholic Health Initiatives 303–298–9100 CHI St. Luke’s Health – Brazosport 979–299–2882 CHI St. Joseph’s Health 979–776–4930 catholichealthinitiatives.org
Christ Clinic 281–391–0190 christclinickaty.org Fort Bend County Indigent Health Care 281–341–6624 fortbendcountytx.gov Harris County Public Health 713–439–6000 publichealth.harriscountytx.gov Ibn Sina Foundation 281–977–7462 ibnsinafoundation.org Interfaith Community Clinic 281–364–7889 interfaithcommunityclinic.org
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Montgomery County’s Health Care Assistance Program 936–523–5101 mchd–tx.org
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Hearing & Deaf Services Free, Low-Cost, or Sliding Scale Exams & Hearing Aids, Support, Assistance and References Adco Hearing Products..........................................800–726–0851 adcohearing.com American Academy of Audiology................................ audiology.org American Speech–Language–Hearing Association................ asha.org Association of Late–Deafened Adults................................... alda.org Better Hearing Institute...........................................800–327–9355 Provides free info on hearing professionals, hearing aids, and assistive technology • betterhearing.org
Career and Recovery Resources, Inc........................713–754–7000 Dedicated to helping identify and overcome TTY 832–431–3785 barriers to employment. • careerandrecovery.org Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.....713–948–7960 Division for Blind Services • www.dars.state.tx.us Harris County Area Agency on Aging......................832–393–4301 Adaptive Aids and Programs • houstontx.gov/health/aging Harris County Hospital District Appointment Desk........713–526–4243 Hear Now............................................................800–648–4327 Hear-Say..............................................................713–665–8987 Hearing Aid Hotline..............................................800–521–5247 Hearing Loss Association of America.......................301–657–2248 hearingloss.org
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International Hearing Society..................................734–522–7200 Medicaid Hearing Exams (Texas HHSC)...................800–252–8263 NewSound Hearing Aid Center..............................888–660–7448 Call to find a location near you. Ask about financing options.
Nightingale Adult Day Center.................................713–981–1543 Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services............512–407–3250 Department of Texas Health and Human Services TTY 512–407–3251 hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing “Open–Captioned” Video Lending Program.............800–237–6213 Free video lending program for registered TTY 800–237–6819 Level 2 members. Video delivered to your home. • dcmp.org
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Houston Public Library...........................................832–393–1313 The eBook Center allows customers to download electronic books, including research information. You must apply for a Power Card. • hpl.lib.tx.us
Sign Shares..........................................................713–869–4373 signshares.com Relay Texas............................................... 800–735–2989 or 711 Telephone–interpreting • puc.state.tx.us Talking Book Program............................................800–252–9605 texastalkingbooks.org Texas Hearing & Service Dogs................................877–839–3647 Provides dogs for physically disabled or deaf • servicedogs.org University of Houston Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic.............................................713–743–0915 Provides hearing diagnostic services and referrals, hearing aid evaluations and assistance with selection • uh.edu/class/comd/slhc/hearing-svcs
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Hearing & Deaf Services Donations Starkey Hearing Foundation Hear Now...................800–328–8602 starkeyhearingfoundation.org/programs#/hearnow Specialized Telecommunications Communication Axess Ability Group........................713–807–1176 Hearing Systems, Inc.............................................281–855–8916 hearingsystemsinc.com V/TTY 877–855–8916 “STAP” Assistance Program.......................... V/TTY 800–628–5115
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Vision Services American Glaucoma Society..................................415–561–8587 americanglaucomasociety.net Searchable database of members – ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma.
Council of Citizens with Low Vision International.......800–733–2258 Glaucoma Research Foundation..............................800–826–6693 glaucoma.org
National Eye Institute (NEI).....................................301–496–5248 nei.nih.gov
National Association for Visually Handicapped.........212–889–3141 navh.org
The Glaucoma Foundation.....................................212–285–0080 glaucomafoundation.org
Free, Low Fee or Sliding Scale Area Agency on Aging – Harris County...................832–393–4301 60+, eye exam and glasses • houstontx.gov Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST) Program..................................................800–628–5115 Department of Texas Health and Human Services • hhs.texas.gov Casa de Amigos Health Center...............................713–222–2272 harrishealth.org Christian Community Service Center........................713–871–9741 Call for available dates and to verify eligibility • ccschouston.org ECHOS................................................................713–270–0369 echos–houston.org EyeCare America..................................................877–887–6327 eyecareamerica.org Harris Health System.............................................713–556–6509 harrishealth.org Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM)..............281–446–3663 haamministries.org In–Focus Vision Stations.........................................866–398–7525 infocusonline.org Legacy Community Health Center............................713–830–3000 legacycommunityhealth.org
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Ministry Assistance of Near NW Alliance................713–682–7556 Mission Cataract USA............................................555–797–1629 missioncataractUSA.org Mission Greenspoint..............................................281–872–1422 missiongreenspoint.org Ophthalmologists Referrals (65+).............................800–222–3937 Prevent Blindness Texas..........................................713–526–2559 The Lighthouse of Houston......................................713–527–9561 houstonlighthouse.org VISION USA........................................................800–766–4466 aoa.org/visionusa.xml Low Vision Products Enhanced Vision...................................................888–811–3161 enhancedvision.com/low–vision–products.html
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Donations – Eyeglasses The Lions Eye Bank of Texas....................................713–798–5545 House Call Eye Physicians Home Eye Doc......................................................281–841–2723 homeeyedoc.com Mobile Eye Institute...............................................713–743–2659 opt.uh.edu Organization databases – low vision services, state or local area: American Association of the Deaf–Blind...................301–495–4403 aadb.org American Council of the Blind.................................800–424–8666 acb.org National Council of State Agencies for the Blind ncsab.org National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 202–707–5100 loc.gov/nls/ VisionAware.......................................................... visionaware.org VisionServe Alliance..............................................314–961–8235 visionservealliance.org SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!
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Dental Services Free Services Area Agency on Aging – Harris County...................832–393–4301 60+, includes dentures; one year waiting list; services based on availability
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ECHOS................................................................713–270–0369 Provided by the UT Dental Branch mobile van: simple procedures only; waiting list; call ahead • echos–houston.org
Second Mile – Fort Bend County.............................281–261–9199 Low, Flat Fee or Sliding Scale Access Health – Fort Bend......................................281–969–1838 Bering Dental Clinic (HIV positive only)......................713–529–6071 Central Care CHC – Riverside..................... 713–831–9654 x3315 Denver Harbor Community Health Center.................713–674–3326 El Centro de Corazón – Eastwood Clinic..................713–926–6229 Good Neighbor Health Care Center........................713–529–3597 Harris Health System.............................................713–566–6509 Payment plan can be arranged; Call for locations • harrishealth.org HOPE Clinic – Alvin..............................................281–331–3288 Basic and emergency care; must be screened for eligibility; appointments are limited • hope–clinic.org
Ibn Sina Foundation Community Clinic.....................281–438–7462 Service to all ethnic groups • ibnsinafoundation.org Interfaith Community Clinic.....................................281–364–7889 interfaithcommunityclinic.org Legacy Community Health Center............................832–548–5000 Lone Star Community Health Center.........................936–523–5292 lonestarfamily.org 56
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Pasadena Community Health Center .......................713–554–1091 San Jose Clinic.....................................................713–228–9411 sanjoseclinic.org School of Dentistry................................................713–486–4000 Procedures by supervised students during school semesters only; emergency care and comprehensive care; see website for information about services and process to be seen • db.uth.tmc.edu
School of Dentistry Mobile Dental Van................ 713–500–4000 x2 Call for locations • db.uth.tmc.edu Shifa Clinic – Houston...........................................281–561–5767 shifaclinichouston.org Spring Branch Community Health Center..................713–462–6545
TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Dental
Oral Health Program.............................................512–776–7323
Stephen F. Austin Health Center – Brazoria...............281–824–1480 Mobile Dentists Texas Mobile Dentists.............................................866–988–4504 texasmobiledentists.com
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BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP Courtesy of Delta Dental
This tasty broccoli soup is packed with tooth- and gum-supporting vitamins K and C. With a boost of calcium and flavor from the added cheese, this soup makes a healthy choice for lunch or dinner. Ingredients
2 garlic cloves
13 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
¾ cup half-and-half
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups diced yellow onion 3 medium carrots
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Chop the broccoli florets and carrots, dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Pour the stock into a large saucepan and bring to a boil, adding the broccoli, onion, carrots, salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce heat and cook until broccoli is tender. Remove soup from heat and blend ingredients, either using a hand blender or by pouring batches of soup into a blender or food processor. Once fully blended, return soup to saucepan. Stir in half-and-half and two ounces of cheese. To serve, top with parsley and remaining cheese. Find
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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Doctors
TIPS
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Courtesy of Mark Carlson, MD Geriatrician and Founder of Be Well MD
The ideal patient-doctor relationship is really a partnership. Research has shown that a strong doctor-patient relationship leads to better medical outcomes and patient satisfaction. An important element of this partnership is communication. Open and honest exchange of information is critical to managing good health and identifying health issues as early as possible. This means feeling comfortable asking questions, sharing health concerns and taking an active role in the exchange. Below are a few tips to enhance communication with your doctor during clinic visits: Start by making a list of concerns prior to the visit. It’s possible you may not have a chance to get through your entire list, so prioritizing your questions and concerns is important. Be prepared with the details about your symptoms, medications and any special needs you might have while in the exam room. Bring a trusted friend or family member. Ask them to take notes so you can pay close attention to what the physician is saying and asking. Ask them to remind you of important details or questions that you may miss. Following the visit, review your notes and start making preparations for the next steps. Make sure you understand what is needed for any testing, supportive therapies, new treatments and subsequent follow-up visits.
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House Call Physicians Geriatric Home Care Physicians...............................281–491–6767 ghcphouston.com Owen Capocyan, MD.............................................281–342–3400 oakbendmedicalgroup.com Personal Physician Group........................................713–524–9800 ppghouston.com Quentin Mease House Call Program..........................713–566–6832 harrishealth.org Visiting Physicians Association.................................713–532–6884 visitingphysicians.com Julie Lester, DPM (podiatry)......................................713–234–7057 sugarlandpodiatrist.com
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TREAT & PREVENT: Mental Health
What Type of Mental Health Professional Is Right for You? When exploring a potential therapist or psychiatrist, inquiring about their approach to treatment can be helpful in determining if they are a good fit. For some, a medication-based treatment through a psychiatrist or other qualified medical professional might be best, whereas a combination of medication and therapy or just therapy on its own might be more appropriate for others. If seeking traditional talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, or counseling, there are a number of possibilities, including clinical or counseling psychologists, social workers, counselors, or family therapists. The terms therapist and counselor are often used interchangeably and sometimes highlight the level of education or credentialing. Psychotherapy might not work for everyone and alternative methods including animal-assisted psychotherapy or somatic therapy might be healing options to consider. Another alternative is e-therapy via video conferencing or through services on an app—such as Talkspace which essentially puts a licensed therapist in your pocket. Psychotherapy versus Psychological Counseling Counseling is often more short-term than therapy and focuses on specific issues—it’s designed to help a person address a particular problem, such as stress management. The focus may be on problem solving or on learning specific techniques for coping. Psychotherapy is more long-term and focuses on a broader range of issues. Be sure to: • Inquire as to the experience level in treating individuals with similar problems • Make sure they are licensed to practice in your state
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TREAT & PREVENT: Med Ctrs & Rehab
Call 713-600-9500 for a free assessment, 24/7.
Physicians are on the medical staff of Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. Model representations of real patients are shown. Actual patients cannot be divulged due to HIPAA regulations. 162038
We’re all over the Greater Houston Metro Area. North, Southwest or Southeast, there is a Senior Resource Guide available that’s specific to your region.
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress 832.280.2500 • encompasshealth.com/cypressrehab Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble 281.446.6148 • encompasshealth.com/humblerehab Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Pearland 346.907.3028 • encompasshealth.com/pearlandrehab Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land 281.276.7584 • encompasshealth.com/sugarlandrehab Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital The Vintage 281.205.5100 • encompasshealth.com/thevintagerehab Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Vision Park 936.444.1700 • encompasshealth.com/visionparkrehab Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of The Woodlands 281.364.2006 • encompasshealth.com/thewoodlandsrehab
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Van Alstyne’s convenient location and small-town charm sits just 45 minutes from DFW Airport, with parks, public library and an active Senior Center. Palladium Senior Living now adds a worry-free housing option for residents age 62 and better. Visit us at VanAlstyneCDC. com or call 903-712-2002. X
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INDEPENDENT/RETIREMENT • ASSISTED LIVING SKILLED NURSING • PERSONAL CARE HOMES CONTINUING CARE • LICENSED ALZHEIMER’S LAWN SERVICES • REMODELERS • CSHP/SRES REALTORS HOME REPAIRS • FURNITURE • SECURITY SYSTEMS • BUILDERS
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Types of Residential
Residence Independent Living Type
Assisted Living Communities
Description Single family homes or townhomes for self-sufficient seniors that offer the security and social activities of a community living environment. Services
Regulation
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Communities, typically of 2-3 story apartments, that provide 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and using the bathroom, but not 24 hr medical services.
Laundry/linen service Meals Transportation Social activities
• • • • • Note – there are more • expensive communities • that have all the luxuries of • country clubs. •
Not Regulated
Laundry/Linen Service Meals Transportation Social activities Bathing/Dressing Toileting Housekeeping Medication assistance Security and emergency calls
State Regulations
Also Known • Retirement Communities • Retirement Homes As • Senior Apartments • Senior Housing
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Assisted Living Facilities Personal Care Homes Eldercare facilities Domiciliary Care Board and Care Residential Care Facilities Community-Based Retirement Facilities Adult Living Facilities Adult Foster Care Sheltered housing Community Residences Group Homes Adult Family Homes
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Skilled Nursing (Nursing Homes)
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Communities, typically apartments, which provides 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living and medical care by nurses and therapists.
Campus-like communities that provides a continuum of care, from private residences to assisted living and skilled nursing care; designed for individuals with declining conditions and those that want to remain in a single location.
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Laundry/linen service Meals Transportation Social activities Bathing/Dressing Toileting Housekeeping Medication assistance Security and emergency calls 24 hr nursing care Condition specific care Hospice/end of life services Doctors on call
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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
• • • • •
$4,500 to $12,000/month
Varies with breadth of services required.
CCRCS Continuing Care Retirement Facilities Life Care Facilities Life Care Communities
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities HOUSTON Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor 4141 S Braeswood Blvd 77025 713–660–5000 Brookdale Galleria 2929 Post Oak Blvd 77056 866–907–7719 Clarewood House 7400 Clarewood Dr 77036 713–774–5821 Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Dr 77077 281–496–7676 The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 713–979–3100
The Forum At Memorial Woods 777 N Post Oak Rd 77024 713–956–0870 The Hallmark 4718 Hallmark Dr 77056 713–622–6633 University Place 7480 Beechnut 77074 713–541–2900 KATY Atria Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Blvd 77494 281–395–9600 Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy–Flewellen Rd 77494 281–392–2800
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Independent living frees you from worries Experience the vibrant lifestyle you deserve at Eagle’s Trace in Houston. When you live maintenance-free, you’ll finally have the freedom to focus on doing what you love instead of taking care of a house. With fabulous on-site dining, a full continuum of care on campus and dozens of fabulous amenities, Eagle’s Trace is the area’s premier destination for a wonderful retirement. Call today for a FREE guide to Eagle’s Trace.
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Socialize and eat with the community during the usual times or have a quiet meal and conversation as things slow down. Your choice.
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The Village of the Heights
The Village of Meyerland
Assisted Living & Memory Care 713.802.9700
Assisted Living & Memory Care 713.665.4141
The Village of River Oaks
The Village of Tanglewood
License # 106191
Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care - 713.952.7600
License #105335
Independent Living 713.977.1400
License # 148171
The Village of Southampton
Carriage Inn - Katy
Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care - 281.392.2800
Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care - 281.996.0101 OPENING SUMMER 2020
Carriage Inn-Conroe
Village on the Park-Houston
License #141146
Independent Living 936.760.1966
Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care - 281.970.7979 License # 141156
Carriage Inn - Lake Jackson Independent & Assisted Living 979.285.0300
Village on the Park-Friendswood Independent Living 281.996.8871
License #140395
Carriage Inn - Bryan
Spring Creek Village
Independent & Assisted Living 979.731.1300
Assisted Living & Memory Care 281.257.2299
License #136844
License # 105559
Carriage Inn - Huntsville
Wood Glen Court
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Assisted Living 832.639.8540
Independent & Assisted Living 936.295.0600
The Village at Valley Creek Memory Care - 940.323.1710 License # 104333
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Independent & Assisted Living 281.201.1038 License # 106184
The Village at Silver Sage Memory Care - 817.849.8000 License # 103208
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Welcome Home to a community where even the smallest details matter! Where every aspect of daily living has been considered to free you from concern and enable you to enjoy retirement. A community where we don’t just care for you, we care about you!
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Independent & Retirement EAGLE LAKE Courtwood Apartments 400 South Austin Rd 77434 979–234–2855 HOUSTON Atria Westchase 11424 Richmond Ave 77082 281–759–7900 Bellerive Apartments 7225 Bellerive 77036 713–789–5000 Braesridge Apartments 11100 Braesridge Dr 77071 713–766–0951 Brookdale Place Memorial City 11900 Barryknoll 77024 713–367–1002 Brookdale West University 5151 Buffalo Speedway 77005 713–367–1001 Camden Royal Oaks 11805 Meadowglen Ln 77082 281–556–8410 Copperfield Estates 16820 West Rd 77095 281–859–9911 Creekbend Garden Apartments 8106 Creekbend Dr 77071 713–272–7717 Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Dr 77077 281–496–7676 Evening Star Villa 11800 S Glen Dr 77099 281–498–7758 Evergreen Commons 8484 Jason St 77074 713–272–0201 Goldberg B’nai B’rith Towers 10909 Fondren 77096 713–771–2417 HomeTowne on Bellfort 10888 Huntington Estates Dr 77099 281–568–9990 Houston Heights Tower 330 W 19th St 77008 713–862–8058
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KATY Atria Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Blvd 77494 281–395–9600 Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy–Flewellen Rd 77494 281–392–2800 Heritage Grand at Cinco Ranch 25125 Heritage Grand Circle 77494 281–395–0444 Oak Park Retirement Community 1921 South Mason Rd 77450 832–321–7295 Providence Place 20300 Saums Rd 77449 281–647–6470 The Grand Pkwy 22777 Franz Rd 77449 281–395–0555 The Villas of Park Grove 600 Park Grove 77450 281–730–8818 Trebah Village Apartments 19501 West Little York Rd 77449 281–861–4258 Watercrest Katy 200 South Katy Fort Bend Rd 77494 832–471–8527
ROSENBERG Brazos Senior Villas 5801 Reading Rd 77471 281–602–3864 Kings Arms Apartments 1317 Mahlmann St 77471 281–342–7112 SUGAR LAND Atria Sugar Land 1401 Soldiers Field Dr 77479 281–617–2225 Brookdale First Colony 16900 Lexington Blvd 77479 281–667–4112 Brookdale Sugar Land 151 Commerce Green Blvd 77478 281–607–1352 Greatwood at Sugar Land 7001 Riverbrook 77479 281–916–1729 Overture Sugar Land 850 Imperial Blvd 77498 281–207–9595 Watercrest Sugar Land 744 Brooks St 77478 832–857–0900
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The Plantation at Quail Valley 2815 Cypress Point Dr 77459 281–208–4470
The Village of Tanglewood 1600 Augusta Dr 77057 713–977–1400 Treemont Retirement Community 2501 Westerland Dr 77063 713–783–6820 University Place 7480 Beechnut 77074 713–541–2900 West Oaks Village 15059 Caseta Dr 77082 281–679–9800 Westbrae Ct 10680 Westbrae Pkwy 77031 713–541–9991
WEST COLUMBIA Brooks Manor Apartments 444 Jefferson St 77486 979–345–5557
MISSOURI CITY HomeTowne at Missouri City 10014 S. Sam Houston Pkwy 77071 713–776–2100
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20 Questions to Ask
WHEN LOOKING FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Start with a visual assessment of both the inside and outside. Also, note if the residents are engaged in activities or just sitting.
1. What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day, at night and on weekends? 2. What kind of experience and training does the staff possess? 3. Is there an initial assessment prior to admission? 4. If there is a waiting list, how many are on it and what is the policy? 5. What are the billing and payment policies and procedures? 6. Is there a security deposit and is it refundable?
7. What and how much are additional services not included in the monthly fee? 8. What additional services are available if resident’s needs change? 9. What is the discharge policy?
10. What off campus excursions are provided and how often? 11. Are happy hour activities provided? 12. Is Wi-Fi available and if so, where on the campus? 13. Are there safety locks on the doors and windows? 14. Is there an emergency generator or alternate power source? 15. Are transportation services provided or a parking lot for the resident’s vehicle? 16. What is the pet policy? 17. Is rehab offered on campus? 18. Can special dietary needs be accommodated? 19. What is the meal program? 20. Does the residence offer worship services?
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Whether you’re looking to move somewhere that provides an invigorating lifestyle with new adventures each day and new friendships or a place that provides a little more assistance, Colonial Oaks has a home for you.
Our Lifestyle options include Assisted Living and Memory Care. PROVIDING CARE AND SERVICE TO OUR RESIDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS.
Contact one of our neighborhood locations for more information. Colonial Oaks Pearland 2940 Cullen Pkwy, Pearland 77584 (281) 997-2500 Lic #103887
Colonial Oaks Pasadena 4004 Vista Rd, Pasadena 77504 (713) 941-4663 Lic #000951
Colonial Oaks – Houston Braeswood 7800 N Stadium Dr, Houston 77030 (713) 799-8200 Lic #030311
Colonial Oaks – Katy 21601 Provincial Blvd, Katy 77450 (281) 578-2222 Lic #103010
Colonial Oaks – Houston Westchase 11395 Richmond Ave, Houston 77082 (281) 759-2900 Lic #010308
Colonial Oaks – Sugar Land 13825 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land 77478 (281) 277-0900 Lic #030191 SENIOR
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Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living The decision to help an aging loved one move out of their home is a complex one. Here are a few key signs to note when assessing the situation. Bigger Picture • Recent accidents such as a fall or a medical scare • Chronic health issues • Difficulty in managing activities such as: cooking, bathing and dressing Physical Changes • Noticeable changes in appearance such as weight loss or gain • Unkempt appearance or body odor Social Interaction • A cutback on activities both in and out of the house • Days spent without leaving the house Financial • Unopened bills • Newly purchased items still in boxes Around-the-house • Cluttered rooms • Filthy bathroom and kitchen • Signs of much-needed home repairs • House plants dying or dead • Stacked dirty dishes • Expired or lack of food in the pantry and refrigerator • Broken appliances
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PRETTY. FORWARD.
Avanti Living uses original artwork and stunning design that makes a statement, unlike any other 62+ lifestyle community. Where you live should move you forward—not hold you back. To that end, Avanti has been designed from top to bottom with the amenities, services, programming, cuisine and living spaces that make life better. Visit Avanti Living today and see the forward thinking design that makes our community remarkable. SERVICES & AMENITIES daily happy hours • spa & massage studio • art studio
full-time personal trainer • fitness classes daily pet-friendly assisted living • health services short-term physical rehab • Salize, a community-withinour-community that offers memory support
Call (979) 871-3410 or visit HelloAvanti.com today! VISION PARK (281) 644-0807 Shenandoah, TX ALF # 145360
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Village Care Homes—Stephen F Austin 414 Stephen F Austin Dr 77302 832–674–0100
ALVIN Desire to Live 2220 CR 144 77511 832–512–3863
CYPRESS Parsons House Cypress 15055 N Eldridge Pkwy 77429 281–374–8002
Talbots Kozy Korner, LLC 1501 Pkwy 77511 281–331–1289 ANGLETON Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry St 77515 979–849–8281
Avanti Senior Living at Towne Lake 17808 Lakecrest View Dr 77433 832–653–4260 Heartis Cypress 17935 Longenbaugh Rd 77433 281–392–2200
BAYTOWN ADL Assisted Living 3604 Autumn Ln 77521 713–298–5098
DICKINSON La Vita Bella 3527 Oak Dr 77539 281–534–9404
Swan Manor Assisted Living 2508 Ward Rd 77520 281–422–9030 The Waterford at Baytown 901 West Baker Rd 77521 866–659–2295
FRIENDSWOOD Brookdale Friendswood 1310 Friendswood Dr S 77546 281–509–9449
COLUMBUS The Oaks Assisted Living Residence 203 Charter St 78934 979–732–9590
GALVESTON The Meridian Retirement Community 2228 Seawall Blvd 77550 409–763–6437
CONROE Abundant Life Assisted Living & Memory Care 15245 Saddlewood Dr 77384 281–825–2464
HOUSTON Atria Westchase 11424 Richmond Ave 77082 281–759–7900 Belmont Village – Hunters Creek 7667 Woodway Dr 77063 713–781–1505
Avid Care Cottages 206 West Dallas St 77301 832–692–0093 Elmcroft at Rivershire 450 N. Rivershire 77304 936–778–2626
Belmont Village – West University 2929 W Holcombe Blvd 77025 713–592–9200
Loving Kindness Assisted Living 635 Pinewood Dr 77385 281–323–4676
Braeburn Gardens 8627 Willow Meadow Dr 77031 713–988–1444
Strake Place 1701 Westview Blvd 77304 936–202–3174
Braeswood Personal Care Homes 3519 South Braeswood Blvd 77025 713–666–6545
TeiGoRoc I Personal Care Home 11184 Damico Ln 77306 936–231–3127
Brookdale Galleria 2929 Post Oak Blvd 77056 713–364–3909
TeiGoRoc II Personal Care Home 11120 FM 1485 77306 936–231–3124
Brookdale Memorial Oaks 1414 Sandy Springs Rd 77042 713–364–3923
Village Care Homes—Berean Estates 13430 Park Ave 77384 832–674–0100
Brookdale Shadowlake 2835 Shadowbriar Dr 7707 281–759–6700
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Tranquility Personal Care Homes 9006 Poco 77080 713–783–2404
Brookdale Tanglewood 505 Bering Dr 7705 713–364–3911
University Place 7480 Beechnut 77074 713–541–2900
Clarewood House 7400 Clarewood Dr 77036 713–774–5821
Zimac Care Center 9898 Bissonnet St 77036 713–272–7004
Colonial Oaks at Braeswood 7800 N Stadium Dr 77030 713–799–8200
KATY Atria Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Blvd 77494 281–395–9600 Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy–Flewellen Rd 77494 281–392–2800
Colonial Oaks at Westchase 11395 Richmond Ave 77082 281–759–2900 ComForCare 7502 Marinette Dr 77074 713–664–4677
Colonial Oaks of Katy 21601 Provincial Blvd 77450 281–578–2222
Devine Living Center 12802 Newbrook Dr 77072 281–799–5955 Elmcroft at Braeswood 2555 South Braeswood Blvd 7702 713–364–0449 Graystone Senior Lifecare Assisted Living 1310 Riverview Circle 77077 713–973–8899 Holly Hall Retirement Community 2000 Holly Hall St 77054 713–799–9031
Comfy Home 21819 Hollow Field Ln 77450 713–502–8175 Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd 77450 281–717–1700 The Legacy at Falcon Point 1520 Katy Gap Rd 77494 281–394–0628 The Orchard Assisted Living & Memory Care 24802 Kingsland Boulvard 77494 281–371–3000
Lovett Place 808 Lovett Blvd 77006 713–526–2233 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza 2865 Westminster Plaza Dr 77082 281–556–6020 The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 713–660–6552
The Villa 26110 Willow Colony Ln 77494 281–395–0139 Tuscany Living Villa Katy 28019 Norfolk Trail Ln 77494 832–361–4064 Veranda House of Katy 5129 East Fifth St 77493 281–391–1900
The Gardens Of Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Blvd 77401 713–665–3888
MANVEL Orchard Park at Southfork 3151 Southfork Pkwy 713–960–4727
The Hallmark Assisted Living 4718 Hallmark Dr 77056 713–622–6633
Six Palms Assisted Living Facility 5409 Croix Rd 77578 281–692–9226
The Medallion 6262 North Braeswood 77074 713–778–5777 The Village at Meyerland 4141 North Braeswood Blvd 77025 713–665–4141 The Village of The Heights 1407 Studewood St 77008 713–802–9700
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Brookdale Spring Shadows 9889 Kempwood Dr 77080 713–934–8844
MEADOWS PLACE Meadows Place Senior Village 12221 South Kirkwood 77477 281–240–1932 MISSOURI CITY The Avenues of Fort Bend 3505 FM 1092 77459 281–261–1217
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NEEDVILLE Reliable Oaks Assisted Living 11750 Padon Rd 77461 866–306–3037 RICHMOND Clayton Oaks Living 21175 SW Frwy 77469 281–341–6200 Comfy Home 7214 Wooded Lake Ln 77407 713–502–8175 ROSENBERG Cambridge Square Assisted Living 2700 Ave N 77471 281–344–8444 SEALY Brazos Crossing 526 Ward St 77474 346–387–2082 Veranda House of Sealy 526 Fifth St 77474 979–627–7225 SUGAR LAND Atria Sugar Land 1401 Soldiers Field Dr 77479 281–494–4200
Colonial Oaks at First Colony 13825 Lexington Blvd 77478 281–277–0900 Greatwood at Sugar Land 7001 Riverbrook 77479 281–343–8400 Home Sweet Home Residential Care Facility 13218 Nantucket Dr 77478 281–704–1164 Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh St 77478 281–277–1221 The Sycamores at Sugar Land 770 Brooks St 77478 281–565–6722 VICTORIA Elmcroft at Victoria 411 East Larkspur 77904 361–576–0444 WHARTON Elmcroft at Briar Lane 1930 Briar Ln 77488 979–488–4218
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Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication Alzheimer’s disease presents many challenges, and communication is a big one. Despite the challenges, you can communicate effectively with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Consider these tips provided by the Mayo Clinic staff: • Speak clearly. Introduce yourself. Speak in a clear, straightforward manner. • Show respect. Avoid secondary baby talk and diminutive phrases, such as “good girl.” Don’t assume that your loved one can’t understand you, and don’t talk about your loved one as if he or she weren’t there. • Stay present. Maintain eye contact, and stay near your loved one so that he or she will know that you’re listening and trying to understand. • Avoid distractions. Communication may be difficult—if not impossible— against a background of competing sights and sounds. • Keep it simple. Use short sentences and plain words. As the disease progresses, yes-no questions may work best, and only one question at a time is best. Break down requests into single steps. • Don’t interrupt. It may take longer than you expect for your loved one to process and respond. Avoid criticizing, hurrying and correcting. • Use visual cues. Sometimes gestures or other visual cues promote better understanding than words alone. Rather than simply asking if your loved one needs to use the toilet, for example, take him or her to the toilet and point to it. • Don’t argue. Your loved one’s reasoning and judgment will decline over time. To spare anger and agitation, don’t argue with your loved one. • Stay calm. Even when you’re frustrated, keep your voice gentle. Your nonverbal cues, including the tone of your voice, can send a clearer message than what you actually say. Online Resources: Alzheimer’s Association – alz.org Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – alzfdn.org National Institute on Aging – nia.nih.gov BrightFocus Foundation – brightfocus.org WebMD – webmd.com Caregiver ACTION Network – caregiveraction.org
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The Cottage of Spring Branch
A NEW REALM OF MEMORY CARE & ASSISTED LIVING Secure, personalized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Memory Care Resident health and safety focused through wellness technology High staff to resident ratio Fall prevention program We provide a secured and supportive residential environment, with peace of mind in a tranquil setting. Stop by soon for a tour. We think you’ll be impressed.
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Our Lifestyle options include Memory Care and Assisted Living. Contact one of our neighborhood locations for more information.
HOUSING: Memor y Care
A Mission of Service
PROVIDING CARE AND SERVICE TO OUR RESIDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS.
LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST It begins with the senior and his or her needs. It results in choices. Choices about day-to-day living, service and care options.
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The Village of Meyerland 4141 North Braeswood Blvd 77025 713–665–4141
Atria Westchase 11424 Richmond Ave 77082 281–759–7900
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Autumn Grove Cottage – Copperfield 8524 Copperbrook Dr 77095 281–220–0882 Autumn Leaves of Memorial City 1725 Eldridge Pkwy 77077 832–554–2800
Atria Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Blvd 77494 281–395–9600 Autumn Grove Cottage – Katy 21803 Oak Park Trails Dr 77450 281–220–0882
Autumn Leaves of Meyerland 4710 W Bellfort Ave 77035 713–360–0000
Autumn Leaves of Cinco Ranch 24024 Westheimer Pkwy 77494 281–392–2050
Belmont Village – Hunters Creek 7667 Woodway Dr 77063 713–781–1505
Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy–Flewellen Rd 77494 281–392–2800
Clarewood House 7400 Clarewood Dr 77036 713–774–5821
Cinco Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 3206 South Fry Rd 77450 281–638–8685
Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Dr 77077 281–496–7676
Evergreen Bridgewater Cottage 21715 Bridgewater Village Dr 77449 281–670–9810
Garden Terrace at Houston 7887 Cambridge St 77054 713–796–2777
Evergreen Provincial Magnolia Cottage 21605 Provincial Blvd 77450 281–670–9810
Happy Days Senior Living 2825 Wilcrest, Suite 615A 77042 281–740–0177 Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services 6200 N Braeswood Blvd 77074 713–778–5700 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza 2865 Westminister Plaza Dr 77082 281–556–6020 The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 713–660–6552 The Cottage of Spring Branch 1842 Hollister Rd 77080 713–461–1500 The Forum At Memorial Woods 777 N Post Oak Rd 77024 713–956–0870 The Hallmark Assisted Living – Alzheimer’s Center 4718 Hallmark Dr 77056 713–622–6633
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Sundance at WoodCreek Reserve 1820 Wood Creek Bend Ln 77494 281–347–4450 The Legacy at Falcon Point 1520 Katy Gap Rd 77494 281–394–0628 The Orchard Assisted Living & Memory Care 24802 Kingsland Blvd 77494 281–371–3000 MEADOWS PLACE The Hampton at Meadows Place 11919 W Airport Blvd 77477 281–240–1707 MISSOURI CITY Autumn Leaves of Riverstone 20313 South University Blvd 77459 281–778–2881 Quality Living at Murphy Road 2029 Murphy Rd 77459 281–499–7174
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NEEDVILLE Supreme Memory Care 11750 Padon Rd 77461 866–306–3037
SUGAR LAND Barton House Alzheimer’s Residence 2229 Williams Trace Blvd 77478 281–313–2500 Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh St 77478 281–277–1221
RICHMOND Clayton Oaks Living 21175 SW Frwy 77469 281–341–6200
HOUSING: Memor y Care
The Avenues of Fort Bend 3505 FM 1092 77459 281–261–1217
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20 Questions to Ask
WHEN LOOKING AT SKILLED NURSING OPTIONS
Start with a visual assessment of both the inside and outside. Also, note if the residents are engaged in activities or just sitting. 1. What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day, at night and on weekends? 2. Does the same team of nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) work with the same resident all week? 3. What happens when the Medicare reimbursement runs out? 4. What amenities are private pay? 5. Is Wi-Fi available and if so, where on the property? 6. Are there safety locks on the doors and windows? 7. Is there an emergency generator or alternate power source? 8. What is the evacuation plan should it be necessary? 9. What is the pet policy? 10. Can special dietary needs be accommodated? 11. Do residents have a choice of food items at each meal? 12. Are the meals prepared on-site or off-site? 13. What is the policy for resident’s eating in their rooms? 14. Does the residence offer worship services? 15. Is there a functioning security system? 16. Are there pharmacy, lab, dental or x-ray services available onsite? 17. Are they Medicare and/or Medicaid certified? 18. Is abuse prevention training and background checks a requirement for all staff? 19. How often do residents get bathed? 20. What special services can be provided if needed, such as onsite rehab, therapeutic whirlpool baths, ventilators, hospice, etc.?
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BROOKSHIRE Brookshire Residence & Rehabilitation Center 710 Hwy 359 South 77423 281–375–5272 COLUMBUS River Oaks Health Care Center 300 North St 78934 979–732–2347
St. Dominic Village 2401 Holcombe Blvd 77021 713–741–8701 Senior Care Centers of Westwood 8702 South Course Dr 77099 281–498–5796
TruCare Living Center 1511 Montezuma St 78934 979–733–0500
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services 6200 N Braeswood Blvd 77074 713–778–5700
EL CAMPO Garden Villa Health Care Center 106 Del Norte 77437 979–543–6762 HEMPSTEAD Autumn Care Retirement Center of Hempstead 1111 San Antonio St 77445 979–826–3439 HOUSTON Beechnut Manor 12777 Beechnut St 77072 281–879–8040
Sharpview Residence & Rehab Center 7505 Bellerive Dr 77036 713–774–9611 Solera at West Houston 2101 Greenhouse Rd 77084 281–599–5540 Spring Branch Transitional Care Center 1615 Hillendahl Rd 77055 713–365–0561 The Concierge Pkwy 2310 South Eldridge 77077 281–558–3900
Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation 7633 Bellfort Ave 77061 713–644–2101
The Forum at Memorial Woods 777 North Post Oak Rd 77024 713–956–0870
Buckner Pkwy Place 1321 Park Bayou Dr 77077 281–556–9200
The Gardens at Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Blvd 77401 713–665–3888
Galleria Residence & Rehabilitation 2808 Stoney Brook Dr 77063 713–782–4355
The Hallmark 4718 Hallmark Dr 77056 713–622–6633
Houston Transitional Care 8550 Jason St 77074 346–231–7500 La Hacienda Nursing and Rehab Center 3730 West Orem Dr 77045 832–799–6484 Memorial City Health and Rehab 1341 Blalock Rd 77055 713–468–7821 Park Manor of South Belt 11902 Resource Pkwy 77089 281–922–6802 Park Manor of Westchase 11910 Richmond Ave 77082 281–497–2838 Pathways Memory Care at Villa Toscana 2930 Cypress Grove Meadows Dr 77014 281–315–1450
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Royal Oaks Residence & Rehab Center 2939 Woodland Park Dr 77082 281–870–9100
The Plaza at the Buckingham 8550 Woodway Dr 77063 713–979–3777 The Vosswood Nursing Center 815 South Voss Rd 77057 713–827–0883 The Westbury Place 5201 South Willow Dr 77035 713–721–0297 Treemont Retirement Community 2501Westerland Dr 77063 713–783–6820 University Place Nursing Center 7480 Beechnut St 77074 713–456–6027
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West Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center 3625 Green Crest Dr 77082 281–558–1166 Westchase Health and Rehabilitation Center 8820 Town Park Dr 77036 713–777–7241 Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation 8810 Long Point Rd 77055 713–468–7833 KATY Heritage Park of Katy Nursing and Rehab 6001 George Bush Dr 77493 281–395–1124 Legend Oaks – Katy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 21727 Provincial Blvd 77450 281–717–1302 Oakmont Healthcare and Rehab Center 1525 Tull Dr 77449 281–578–1600 Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation 1480 Katy Flewellen Rd 77494 281–394–0088 The Grace Care Center of Katy 23553 West Fernhurst Dr 77494 281–394–1300 MISSOURI CITY Chelsea Gardens 4422 Riverstone Blvd 77459 281–499–5040 First Colony Health and Rehab Center 4710 Lexington Blvd 77459 281–499–4710 Park Manor of Quail Valley 2350 FM 1092 77459 281–499–9333
PALACIOS Palacios Healthcare Center 1414 Fourth St 77465 361–972–2542 RICHMOND Brazosview Healthcare Center 2127 Preston St 77469 281–342–2801 Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation 1106 Golfview 77469 281–344–9191 Richmond Health Care Center 705 Jackson St 77469 281–238–8006 ROSENBERG Fort Bend Healthcare Center 3010 Bamore Rd 77471 281–342–2142 Rosenberg Health & Rehab Center 1419 Mahlmann St 77471 281–342–0065 SUGAR LAND Sugar Land Health Care Center 333 Matlage Way 77478 281–491–2226
HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab
West Houston Rehab & Healthcare 13428 Bissonnet St Houston 77083 713–858–5509
The Cresent 11353 Sugar Park Ln 77478 281–276–2050 The Medical Resort at Sugar Land 1803 Wescott Ave 77479 713–325–1717 VICTORIA Victoria Residence & Rehabilitation 114 Medical Dr 77904 361–576–6128 WHARTON Avalon Place 1405 Valhalla Dr 77488 979–532–1244 Wharton Nursing and Rehab Center 1220 Sunny Ln 77488 979–532–5020
Windsor Quail Valley Post-Acute Healthcare Center 3640 Hampton Dr 77459 281–778–5144 NEEDVILLE S P J S T Skilled Nursing & Rehab 8611 Main St 77461 979–793–4256
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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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Final Planning Resources Advance Planning Documents Caring Connections.............................................................. caringinfo.org Free Texas Living Will Form...............................................rocketlawyer.com Powers of Attorney, DNR, and Similar Documents..................texaslawhelp.org Preparing For End-Of-Life Care: Advance Planning Documents.....txcatholic.org Texas Advance Directive Form............................................... everplans.com Texas Health & Human Services.........hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/forms/advance-directives Bereavement Support Chapelwood United Methodist Grief Support....................... 713–465–3467 Compassion and Choices End–Of–Life Support.................... 800–247–7421 compassionandchoices.org Grace Presbyterian Grief Support...................................... 713–781–7615 Life After Loss (American Cancer Society).... 713–266–2877 800–227–2345 Lifeline – Support Group for widows/widowers.............................. 281–497–2663 Dignity Memorial L.I.F.T.......................... 713–862–9622 800–344–6489 Memorial Drive Presbyterian Grief Support......................... 713–782–1710 Memorial Drive United Methodist Grief Support................... 713–468–8356 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 AARP........................................................................................aarp.org Aftertalk...............................................................................aftertalk.com Griefnet................................................................................. griefnet.org GriefShare.......................................................................... griefshare.org Grieving.com....................................................................... grieving.com National Widowers Association...................................nationalwidowers.org
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Outreach Health Services...............................................outreachhealth.com Soul Care Project.......................................................... soulcareproject.org the light beyond............................................................thelightbeyond.com 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
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• Notify banks and creditors • Contact credit reporting bureaus—request decedent’s credit report and flag as “deceased” • Report death to Social Security; they will flag decedent’s number as inactive. Also notify your local passport office, if applicable • To remove the deceased name from direct marketing lists, register as deceased Do-Not-Contact Web site............. dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html Directions for the Disposition of Remains A person may provide written directions for the disposition, including cremation, of their remains in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument called “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains,” which is signed and acknowledged by the person who agrees to be responsible for the interment. www.tfsc.state.tx.us or Legal Hotline for Texans at 800–622–2520 Donation of a Body Baylor College of Medicine............................................... 713–798–3858 BIOGIFT.......................................................biogift.org • 866–670–1799 Donate Life Texas.......................................................... donatelifetexas.org Science Care................................................................... sciencecare.com UT Health Science Houston............................................... 713–500–5603 Donor Programs Donate Life Texas............................... donatelifetexas.org • 877–839–2755 LifeGift...............................lifegift.org • 713–523–4438 800–633–6562 Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas at Baylor College of Medicine ............. 713–798–5500 bcm.edu/eye National Kidney Foundation Donor Family Council............... 800–622–9010 kidney.org SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!
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Final Planning Resources National Marrow Donor Program................... marrow.org • 800–526–7809 The Living Bank............. livingbank.org • 713–528–2971 800–528–2971 Registry and referral service for committing tissues, bones, or vital organs to transplantation or research. United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).........unos.org • 804–782–4800 End-of-Life Planning National Hospice and Palliative Care................nhpco.org • 703–837–1500 Caring Connections...................................caringinfo.org • 800–658–8898 Connects consumers with hospice programs. Hospice Foundation of America...................................hospicefoundation.org National Association for Home Care and Hospice............................nahc.org Planning for a Graceful Exit.............www.epicenter.org/wc-end-of-life-planning A guide for planning your own personal “graceful exit.” Grave Talk....................................................... churchofenglandfunerals.org A resource for initiating important conversations around end-of-life issues. Funerals, Burial and Cremation (Assistance in finding low-cost funeral arrangements) Funeral Consumer’s Alliance................... 800–765–0107 713–526–4267 funerals.org Galveston County Social Services...................................... 281–316–8733 Indigent burial and cremation services for North Galveston county. Harris County Indigent Burial Program................................ 713–696–1952 Assistance in finding low-cost funeral arrangements. Texas Prepaid Funeral Contracts........................................ 877–276–5554 www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov • prepaid funerals Texas Funeral Service Commission............... tfsc.state.tx.us • 512–936–2474 funeral home complaints Grief Counseling Dignity Memorial Providers, Grief Materials........................ 800–344–6489 Grief Recovery Center...................................................... 281–888–0815
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Understanding the five stages of grief................psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief/ Social Security Beneficiary – Reporting a Death When a Social Security beneficiary dies, report the death to the Social Security Administration as soon as possible. They will require the name and Social Security Number of the deceased, the date and place of death, if there is a surviving spouse or an eligible child, and your name and address. A copy of the Death Certificate may be required. You will be given instructions on handling any forthcoming Social Security checks. A one-time death benefit of $255 is paid to a surviving spouse or eligible child. Social Security Administration............................. ssa.gov • 800–772–1213 Vital Records Birth and Death Certificates Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics............. dshs.state.tx.us/vs/ • 888–963–7111 Texas Law dictates that both birth and death certificates are deemed confidential for a set period of time. Birth certificates are confidential for 75 years, and death certificates are confidential for 25 years after the death has occurred. If a birth or death certificate is requested before this period of time elapses, certified copies of these documents can only be obtained by a qualified applicant. A qualified applicant can be an immediate family member (by blood or marriage), a legal guardian, or the legal representative of the person for whom the document is requested. If you are not a qualified applicant, you may request a verification of a birth or death record. Certified copies of the birth and death certificates are issued with a state seal and are printed on security paper. Heirloom birth certificates have a different cost and are printed on special paper that boasts a design celebrating Texas. The heirloom certificate ($60) is only offered through Austin, Texas. Funeral homes will supply certified copies of a death certificate for a small fee if requested at the time funeral arrangements are made. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!
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Final Planning Resources Local Registrars Brazoria County (County Clerk)......................................... 979–864–1355 Fort Bend County (County Clerk)........................................ 281–341–8685 Galveston County (Health District)....................................... 409–938–7221 Harris County (County Clerk)............................................. 713–755–6411 Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics....................................... 713–837–0311 Montgomery County (County Clerk).................................... 936–539–7885 Walker County (County Clerk)........................................... 936–436–4922 Verification of Birth and Death The verification of a birth or death record is NOT a certified copy of the birth or death certificate, but a letter with the person’s name, date of occurrence, county where the birth or death took place and a state file number. Letters may not be available at all birth and death registrars. Verifications are available from 1903 to the present date. Fees for birth and death verification range from $22–$30. This fee is non-refundable for records that are not located.
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ospice care is a philosophy of care that accepts dying as a natural part of life. When death is inevitable, hospice seeks neither to hasten nor postpone it. Hospice provides care, comfort and support for persons with life-limiting conditions as well as their families.
How Does Hospice Work? Hospice care is for any person who has a life-threatening or terminal illness. All hospices consider the patient and family together as the unit of care. Most reimbursement sources require a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. Patients with both cancer and non-cancer illnesses are eligible to receive hospice care. The majority of hospice patients are cared for in their own homes or the homes of a loved one. “Home� may also be broadly construed to include services provided in nursing homes or hospitals. Typically, a family member serves as the primary caregiver and when appropriate, helps make decisions for the hospice patient. Members of the hospice staff make regular visits to assess the patient and provide additional care or other services. Hospice staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Medicaid or a private insurance company, hospices will work with the person and their family to ensure needed services can be provided. SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!
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Who is the Hospice Team? Hospice care is a family-centered approach that includes, at a minimum, a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, and trained volunteers. They work together focusing on the dying patient’s needs; physical, psychological, or spiritual. The goal is to help keep the patient as pain-free as possible until death. The hospice team develops a care plan that meets each patient’s individual needs for pain management and symptom control. How is Hospice Paid for? Hospice is paid for through the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicaid Hospice Benefit, and private insurers. If a person does not have coverage through Medicare, Medicaid or a private insurance company, hospices will work with the person and their family to ensure needed services can be provided. Who is Eligible for Medicare Hospice Benefits? Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A (hospital Insurance). You are eligible for Medicare hospice benefits when you meet all of the following conditions: • You are eligible for Medicare Part A (hospital Insurance), and • Your doctor and the hospice medical director certify that you are terminally ill and probably have less than six months to live, and • You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of routine Medicare covered benefits for your terminal illness, and • You receive care from a Medicare-approved hospice program. Please note: Medicare will still pay for covered benefits for any health problems that aren’t related to your terminal illness. What Does Medicare Cover? Medicare covers these hospice services and pays nearly all of their costs: • Doctor services and Nursing care • Medical equipment (like wheelchairs or walkers) • Medical supplies (like bandages and catheters) • Drugs for symptom control and pain relief • Short-term hospital care, including respite and inpatient for pain/symptom management • Home health aide and homemaker services • Physical, Occupational therapy and Speech therapy • Social work services and Dietary counseling • Grief support to help you and your family Please note: You will only have to pay part of the cost for outpatient drugs and inpatient respite care. The Medicare Hospice Benefit Does Not Cover the Following: • Treatment intended to cure your terminal illness. You should talk with your doctor if you are thinking about potential treatment to cure your illness. • Medications not directly related to your hospice diagnosis. Hospice team 114
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members will consult with the hospice physician and will inform you and your family which drugs and/or medications are covered and which ones are not covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit. • Room and board aren’t covered by Medicare. You may receive hospice services wherever you live, even in a nursing home, however, the Medicare Hospice Benefit does not pay for nursing home room and board. Respite Care and Medicare Respite care is care given to a hospice patient by another caregiver so that the usual caregiver can rest. As a hospice patient, you may have one person who takes care of you every day, like a family member. Sometimes your caregiver needs someone to take care of you for a short time while they do other things that need to be done. During a period of respite care, you might be cared for in a Medicare-approved facility, such as a hospice residential facility, hospital, or nursing home. How Do I Begin Receiving Hospice? Anyone can inquire about hospice services. You or your loved one may call a local hospice and request services. The hospice staff will then contact your physician to determine if a referral to hospice is appropriate. Another way to inquire about hospice is to talk with your physician, and he or she can make a referral to hospice. Hospice can begin as soon as a ‘referral’ is made by the person’s doctor. As a hospice patient, you always have the right to stop getting hospice care and receive the “traditional” Medicare coverage you had before electing hospice. All care that you receive for your illness must be given by your hospice team. Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Program • What services are provided? • What kind of support is available to the family/caregiver? • What roles do the attending physician and hospice play? • How does hospice work to keep the patient comfortable? • How are services provided after hours? • How and where does hospice provide short-term inpatient care? • Can hospice be brought into a nursing home or long-term care facility? • Are any of the staff members certified or credentialed in hospice? • Do physicians visit the patient in the home? • What is the staff to patient ratio? • Are any alternative therapies provided to manage symptoms? • What ‘extras’ does the hospice provide? Hospice Resources Hospice Link: 1–800-331–1620 National Hospice and Palliative Care Helpline: 1–800–658–8898 Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization: 1–800–580–9270 Caring Connections: www.caringinfo.org SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!
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Below are area Hospice Agencies licensed by the State of Texas and listed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. n = Medicare s = Medicaid ANGLETON IPH Hospice Care 979–848–8151 BAYTOWN Faith Community Hospice 281–422–0414 ns Harbor Hospice 281–427–3800 BELLAIRE A–Care Home Health Services 713–665–3338 American Hospice 713–839–0579 Hospice Plus 713–665–5065 Houston Solari Hospice Care 713–664–7120 St. Joseph Hospice 713–666–7596 n CLEAR LAKE Advanced Care Hospice 281–204–8944 Hallmark Hospice 281–842–1550 Harbor Hospice 281–467–6038 Hospice Plus 713–665–6065 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 281–335–3401 CONROE Embracing Hospice 888–797–3489 Lighthouse Hospice of Conroe 888–290–7727 Odyssey Hospice 936–788–7707 New Century Hospice of Piney Woods 832–252–9403 Odyssey Hospice of Conroe 936–539–1400 HOUSTON Amed Community Hospice 713–975–0690 Aurora Hospice 281–377–8077
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Aseracare Hospice 713–864–2626 Asperion Hospice of Houston 713–850–8853 Buckner Hospice Houston 281–493–6800 Christus VNA Hospice & Palliative Care 281–936–5500 Compassionate Care Hospice of Houston 713–667–3247 Corpus Christi Hospice 713–784–2885 East Harris County Hospice 713–450–4500 Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care 713–219–6490 Faith Hospice Care 713–271–5566 Grace Hospice of Texas 281–442–8200 Group Care Hospice 281–493–9744 Gulf Coast Hospice of Houston 713–772–2700 Hallmark Hospice 281–842–1550 Harbor Hospice - 77074 713–777–5290 Harbor Hospice - 77040 713–939–9900 Heart to Heart Hospice of Houston 713–984–2100 n Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas 713–975–6200 Hospice Compassus 713–850–8853 Hospice Plus 713–665–5065 Houston Hospice 713–468–2441 Inter Active Hospice Services 281–892–2000
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STAFFORD Benevolent Hospice of 281–302–5994 SUGAR LAND Altus Hospice 281–393–4896 Harbor Hospice 832–500–4295 New Century Hospice 281–277–1151 Silverado Hospice 866–493–0675 The Providence Hospice, Inc. 832–532–7538 Your Hospice 713–474–7713 ns TEXAS CITY Advanced Care Hospice 281–204–8944 Amed Community Hospice 409–935–0169
Hospice Care Team 800–545–8738 THE WOODLANDS Altus Hospice 281–393–4384 Bristol Hospice 281–419–4476 Heart to Heart Hospice 832–300–0134 n Rose of Texas Hospice 855–800–7673 TOMBALL Lighthouse Hospice 281–290–7727 Sunset Hospice 281–290–7600
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SOUTHERN CRANBERRY SAUCE Courtesy of Ben Fink, Rick Rodgers and Four Roses Bourbon
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3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons Four Roses Bourbon
Ingredients one 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries 1 cup packed light brown sugar finely grated zest of 1 orange
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Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate To qualify as a visual disability, a person must have visual acuity of: • 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or • more than 20/200, but a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less.
The placards and plates are also available for individuals with physical limitations, including those who: • cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest • cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive device • are severely restricted by lung disease • use portable oxygen • have a severe cardiac condition • are severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition, or • have a foot disorder or other condition that severely limits the ability to walk.
To obtain a disabled placard or plate: • Complete and sign an Application for Persons With Disabilities Parking Placard and/or License Plate at txdmv.gov • Have a licensed physician, podiatrist, optometrist, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice nurse complete the Disability Statement portion of the form. • Include a fee of $5 for a parking placard for a temporary condition; permanent plates and placards are free. • Mail the original application to the address on the form. 132
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Transportation Services American Red Cross – Houston................................713–526–8300 houstonredcross.org American Red Cross – Baytown................................281–424–1300 Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area......713–627–3200 Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton counties.
h–gac.com
Avante Medical Transport........................................800–615–7398 Colorado Valley Transit District....... 979–732–6281/800–548–1068 Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Waller and Wharton counties – senior citizens 60+–in Austin & Waller Counties ride free
gotransit.org
Connect Transit..........................800–266–2320 or 409–945–0820 Brazoria and Galveston counties • gulfcoastcenter.org Fort Bend Catholic Charities Intake.... 866–649–5862/281–202–6200 catholiccharities.org/mamiegeorge Ft Bend County Public Transit......281–633–7433 (or 866) 751–8747 Fort Bend County and can go to Harris County • fbctransit.org HCCTP.................................................................713–368–7433 Harris County residents, elderly/disabled, wheelchair accessible, Low fee/vouchers • harriscountyrides.com
HERO – Helping Elderly Residents Out.......................713–932–3996 Mon–Wed 9–4, Thur 9–12
Interfaith of The Woodlands...................... 281–367–1230 ext. 4242 Provides rides to medical appointments and the grocery store; also has Day Trips – coordinated to local attractions and events • woodlandsinterfaith.org
Loving Kindness, Inc...............................................281–358–6393 Humble, Kingwood, Atascosita; ambulatory only
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Montgomery County – Friendship Center......... 936–756-5828 ext. 35 Northwest Community Health Mobility Project.............281–351–8260 Provides service to Tomball, Magnolia, and Walle
nwcommunityhealth.org
Precinct2gether, Inc. – Voucher Program....................281–286–3138 62+ clients/Harris County Precinct 2
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Metro....................................713–635–4000 TTY 713–739–3893
Rodie – Care Connection Aging & Disabilities Resource Center..................................877–393–1090 Rides for people with disabilities and older adults.
Senior Rides and More...........................................713–772–8181 Free transportation in Southwest and North Houston.
seniorridesandmore.org
Senior Wheels (50+ only)........................................281–885–4678 The Friendship Center.............................................936–756–5828 tfc–seniorservices.org Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers.................................713–772–8181 West University Seniors Services/ Recreational Center.............................................713–662–5895 Seniors and disabled; fee involved, non–residents add 50 cents
Air Transportation Acadian Air Med...................................................877–478–7433 Angel Flight..........................................................800–296–1217 Provides access to specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. • angel–flight.org
Angel Flight America..............................................877–621–7177 Free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community or national crisis. • angelflightamerica.org
AirLifeLine............................................................877–247–5433 Provides travel for those with financial needs who must travel for medical treatment • airlifeline.org
Corporate Angel Network, Inc. (CAN).......................866–328–1313 Finds free transportation (on corporate planes) for cancer patients who need medical treatment. Patients must be ambulatory. • corpangelnetwork.org SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!
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Over 65 Driving DISABLED PARKING PERMITS – To obtain a parking permit: • Harris County
713-368-2153
• Montgomery County
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• Walker County
936-436-4950
• Fort Bend County
281-341-3709
DRIVING CLASSES • AAA Senior Driving
seniordriving.aaa.com
• AARP Online Driving Course
www.aarp.org
• AARP 55 Alive - Safe Driving Classes
aarpdriversafety.org • 888-227-7669
• Memorial Hermann
713-222-2273
TRAFFIC SAFETY lpp.seniordrivers.org Safety and concentration tips; Information for caregivers on “Giving Up Keys” DRIVERS LICENSING dps.texas.gov Drivers Age 79 or Older txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/elderlydrivers.htm Renewal applicants 85+ pay a discounted fee of $9 for a two-year driver’s license. Texas driver’s license renewals are free for qualifying disabled veterans. Vision Tests Vision test required for age 79+; 20/40 better eye or 20/70 better eye with restrictions. Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet acuity standard, and driver must pass a road test. Renewals Every 6 years from 79-84; Every 2 years for 85+; mail or electronic renewal not available to people 79+ DRIVING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Auto Safety Hotline
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seniordriving.aaa.com careconnection.org
EMERGENCY MOTORIST ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) 713-225-5627 Free assistance to motorists stranded on major freeways inside Houston city limits due to overheating, flat tires, or dry gas tanks. Patron Emergency Assistance Team (PEAT) 713-222-7328 Free assistance to motorists stranded due to overheating/flat tires/dry gas tanks on the Houston area toll ways.
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OBTAINING A PLACARD/PLATE FOR THE DISABLED OR ELDERLY To qualify as a visual disability, a person must have visual acuity of: • 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or • more than 20/200, but a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less. The placards and plates are also available for individuals with physical limitations, including those who: • cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest • cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive device • are severely restricted by lung disease • use portable oxygen • have a severe cardiac condition • are severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition, or • have a foot disorder or other condition that severely limits the ability to walk. To obtain a disabled placard or plate: • Complete and sign an Application for Persons With Disabilities Parking Placard and/or License Plate at txdmv.gov • Have a licensed physician, podiatrist, optometrist, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice nurse complete the Disability Statement portion of the form. • Include a fee of $5 for a parking placard for a temporary condition; permanent plates and placards are free. • Mail the original application to the address on the form.
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Meals: Provide nourishing meals with socializing in senior centers and deliver to eligible homebound seniors.
Medicare & other Benefits Assistance: Trained benefits counselors assist Texans over 65 or disabled understand, shop plans and apply for assistance programs for Medicare. Help with Medicaid, health insurance and legal assistance also available.
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ANIMAL RESCUE/PET ADOPTION Abandoned Animal Rescue – Tomball . . . . . . . . . aartomball.org • 281–290–0121 American Brittany Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . americanbrittanyrescue.org • 866–BRIT911 South Texas Animal Adoption Resource. . . . . . . . . . . staarnet.org • 281–392–0927 CASE MANAGEMENT – NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Case managers assist senior adults. The case manager then helps arrange for services and finds resources. Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area. . . h-gac.com • 713–627–3200 Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston. . . . . . . . . 713–526–4611 catholiccharities.org Family Services of Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . familyservices.org • 713–861–4849 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . fortbendseniors.org • 281–633–7049 Includes Waller County Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc. . . . . gccac.org • 409–765–7878 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . woodlandsinterfaith.org • 281–367–1230 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jfshouston.org • 713–667–9336 Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . houstonlighthouse.org • 713–527–9561 for the blind and visually impaired Meals on Wheels Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . mowmc.org • 936–756–5828 Texas Health and Human Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . hhs.texas.gov • 855–937–2372 DISABILITIES Information and Referral for Those with Disabilities Brazoria County Center for Independent Living V/TTY. . . . . . . . . . . 979–849–7060 Information on disability programs and services nationwide. . . . . . . . . Disability.gov Fort Bend County Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–980–2219 Harris County Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Counselors. . . . . . . 713–794–9001 houstontx.gov/Aging 800–213–8471 Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.csd.hctx.net • 713–696–7900 Houston Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hcil.cc • 713–974–4621 TTY 713–974–2703 Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832–394–0814 houstontx.gov/disabilities Pedestrian Accessibility Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832–394–0814 Provides sidewalks, curb cuts, and traffic signal installation. Housing for the Disabled National Apartment Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . naahq.org • 703–518–6141 The Salvation Army William Booth Garden Apartments. . . . . . . . . . 713–692–4186 salvationarmyhouston.org U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–718–3199 List of subsidized apartments in greater Houston area • hud.gov/apps/section8
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DONATIONS Organ/Tissue/Brain Lifegift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lifegift.org • 713–523–4438 800–633–6562 Living Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . livingbank.org • 713–961–9431 Organ donor registry 800–528–2971 Resale Shops—Clothing, Furniture, Household Items Charity Guild Resale Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–529–0995 Ft Bend Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–633–2162 Goodwill Industries of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–692–6221 Habitat for Humanity’s Restores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–643–1100 building supplies, appliances Houston Junior Forum Resale Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–868–6970 Locks of Love – creates wigs from donated hair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888–896–1588 Memorial Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . maministries.org • 888–896–1588 561–833–7332 Northwest Assistance Ministries — Second Chance Resale Store . . . 281–880–9000 Penny Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–342–5004 Second Blessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . whamministries.org • 713–780–2727 Second Mile (Fort Bend County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–261–9199 St. Vincent De Paul Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314–576–3993 The Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936–756–5828 ELDER ABUSE If you suspect Elder Abuse, contact your local County Attorney’s Office. 24 Hour Crisis Hotline – Montgomery County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936–441–7273 Montgomery County Women’s Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–292–0443 Abuse prevention – service providers & care givers. Report Elder Abuse. . . . . . . . . . .www.dfps.state.tx.us/contact_us/report_abuse.asp Resource Crisis Center (RCC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409–763–1441 Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–252–5400 Financial Exploitation – To receive help because of financial abuse Family and Protective Services Hotline. . . . . . . txabusehotline.org • 800–252–5400 Texas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division. . . . . . . . . . 713–223–5886 At times, consumer advocates can oag.state.tx.us • 800–621–0508 help seniors resolve local, financial exploitation problems 11 News Defenders: (fax only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–284–1093 e–mail: 11consumers@KHOU.com Nursing Home Abuse Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–500–9931 800–296–2606 Nursing Home Abuse Guide . . . . . nursinghomeabuseguide.com • 866–871–8427 Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents. . . . . . . . . tanhr.net • 512–719–4757 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–252–8016 The Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936–756–5828 SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE!
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Emergency & Disaster Services American Red Cross Disaster Service – Houston Chapter. . . . . . . . . 713–526–8300 Texas Gulf Coast Region • redcross.org Baytown Resource/Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–424–5752 Catholic Charities — Guadalupe Center, City of Houston . . . . . . . . 713–227–9981 City of Houston Customer Response Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 East Harris County Salvation Army . . . . . . . salvationarmyusa.org • 713–378–0020 Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eachouston.org • 713–528–3663 Clothing, food, and rent assistance First Baptist Church Benevolent Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–957–5863 Ft. Bend Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fortbendcountytx.gov • 281–342–7300 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . gccsa.org • 713–393–4700 Provides food, clothing, prescription vouchers and rental assistance. Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.csd.hctx.net • 713–696–7900 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . woodlandsinterfaith.org • 281–367–1230 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . cac-mctx.org • 936–539–9211 Salvation Army – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . salvationarmyusa.org • 713–752–0677 Salvation Army – Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . salvationarmyusa.org • 281–585–4516 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211texas.org • 2–1–1 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston). . . wesleyhousehouston.org • 713–223–8131 Emergency Financial Assistance Baytown Resource/Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . baytown.org • 281–424–5752 Catholic Charities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–526–4611 Houston First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–957–5863 Fort Bend Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–342–7300 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281–367–1230 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . cac-mctx.org • 936–539–9211 Salvation Army (Harris County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–752–0677 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–741–8234 Suburban Sugar Land Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sslw.org • 713–256–7953 limited based on availability of funds 713–857–2807 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston). . . wesleyhousehouston.org • 713–223–8131 HOME REPAIRS – LOW INCOME 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
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Faith in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fbcorps.org • Harris County Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . septic systems/water wells Harris County Public Health Lead Paint Control Program . . . . . . . . . Housing Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hrc.hctx.net • Houston Galveston Area Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Humble Area Assistance Ministries . . . . . . . . . haamministries.org • Interfaith Care Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interfaith Senior Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program for Human Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebuilding Together Houston . . . . . . . . . . . rebuildinghouston.org • Texas Ramp Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . texasramps.org • Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers (Southwest only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West University Senior Services (W. University residents only). . . . . Roofs City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fbcorps.org • Weatherization Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA). . . . . . . . . . . . . Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc. . . . . gccac.org • Gulf Coast Community Services Safety and Security Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheltering Arms Weatherization Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
979–846–1100 409–765–7878 713–393–4700 713–956–1888
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. . . catholiccharities.org • 409–762–2062 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. 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 info & referral, peer support, care coordination, advocacy, and training coalitionforbarrierfreeliving.com
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HOUSING ASSISTANCE – Continued Ft. Bend County Community Development Block Grants. . . . . . . . . . deferred loans for housing rehab/repair Galveston Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program Gulf Coast Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harris County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . financial assistance with mortgage or rent payment Housing Authority of City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUD Housing Counseling and Information and Referral Service (HUD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Marque Aid and Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rent assistance Montgomery County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program Pasadena Public Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salvation Army Social Services (Harris County only). . . . . . . . . . . . financial assistance with mortgage or rent payment Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Gardens Apartments. . . . . . . . . . Texas City/La Marque Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section 8 voucher program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . hud.gov/apps/section8 (HUD) Windsor Village Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Legal Hotline for Texans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tlsc.org • 800–622–2520 LegalLine – Houston Bar Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–759–1133 Lone Star Legal Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–652–0077 Harris, Montgomery Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–733–8394 NAACP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877–NAACP–98 Justice in Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . justiceinaging.org • 202–289–6976 Southeast Texas Legal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–523–7852 low–income Texas Legal Services Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tlsc.org • 800–622–2520 Texas Legal Services Center and Pro Bono Net. . . . texaslawhelp.org • 212–760–2554 University of Houston Clinical Legal Aid Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–743–2094
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MEAL ASSISTANCE – Continued Ft. Bend County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ft. Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More. . . . . . . . Ft. Bend and Waller Counties • fortbendseniors.org Galveston County “Senior Lunch Program”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . galvestoncountytx.gov Gano Baptist Mission Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grayson Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harris County Area Agency on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hester House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interfaith Caring Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interfaith Ministries – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . imgh.org • Interfaith of The Woodlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J D Walker Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacinto City – Heritage Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jewish Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John L. Wood Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Fellowship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lighthouse Christian Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maxwell Adult Center Deer Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meals on Wheels Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N. Channel Assistance Min.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.M. Food for Seniors Appointment Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pearland Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramsey/Flukinger Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riley Chambers/Barrett Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salvation Army – Pasadena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Society of St. Vincent De Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Union Church of Christ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Bernadette Christian Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church – Nassau Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Target Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Columbia Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wharton County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YWCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SENIOR ADVOCACY Nursing Home Advocates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–296–2606 University of Texas Health Science on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–500–9931 long–term care ombudsman program • nursing.uth.edu/coa/ombudsman SENIOR FRAUD Attorney General of Texas . . . . . . . . . . texasattorneygeneral.gov • 800–252–8011 senior protection programs 713–223–5886 BBB Education Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bbb.org • 713–341–6141 713–868–9500 Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–447–8477 Texas State Securities Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512–305–8300 888–663–0009 Provides free and confidential background checks on registered investment advisors and brokers. • ssb.state.tx.us • texasinvestored.org investor education SENIOR REFERRALS These organizations will assist in helping find services. Actions Inc. of Brazoria County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alliance for Multicultural Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Society on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catholic Charities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chambers County Senior Citizens Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chinese Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coalition for the Homeless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado Valley Transit Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado County Crime Victim Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crisis Hotline (Spanish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAYA, Inc (South Asian Community) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Care Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eldercare.gov • Epilepsy Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . epilepsyfoundation.org • Federal Information Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much more . . . . . . . Fort Bend and Waller County • fortbendseniors.org Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services. . . . . . .
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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
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SENIOR REFERRALS – Continued 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nhpco.org • 800–658–8898 Houston Area Women’s Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hawc.org • 713–528–2121 Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging. . . . . . . . . h–gac.com • 713–627–3200 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 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. . . . . . . . . stlukestexas.com • 832–355–7701 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–772–8181 Southwest area Wharton County Jr. College Senior Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–532–6430 Wharton County STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES Aging and Disability Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855–937–2372 find and compare Texas living facilities; file complaints • hhs.texas.gov Attorney General of Texas . . . . . . . . . . texasattorneygeneral.gov • 800–252–8011 senior protection programs Attorney General of Texas – Houston Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–223–5886 Blind and Visually Impaired Services. . . . . . . . . . . hhs.texas.gov • 877–787–8999 Department of Texas Health and Human Services 800–628–5115 Food & Drug Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fda.gov • 888–463–6332 Reports safety warnings and recalls for products regulated by the FDA Medicare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . medicare.gov • 800–633–4227 Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800–447–8477 National Active and Retired Federal Employees . . . . . . narfe.org • 281–438–2272 National Alliance for Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . caregiving.org • 301–718–8444 National DO NOT CALL Registry . . . ftc.gov • www.donotcall.gov • 888–382–1222 National Institute on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nia.nih.gov • 301–496–1752 National Senior Citizens Law Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nsclc.org • 202–289–6976 Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ssa.gov • 800–772–1213 Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . www.dfps.state.tx.us • 800–252–5400
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SUPPORT GROUPS (State & National) Find additional support groups on srgserv.com AARP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aarp.org Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aa.org ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . alsa.org Alzheimer’s Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alz.org American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cancer.org American Diabetes Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . diabetes.org American Lung Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lung.org Arthritis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arthritis.org American Stroke Association . . . . . . . . . . . strokeassociation.org Epilepsy Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . epilepsyfoundation.org Gulf Parkinsons Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . gulfparkinsonsource.org Muscular Dystrophy Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mda.org Mental Health America . . . . . . . . . . . . . mentalhealthamerica.net MS Lifelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mslifelines.com Multiple Sclerosis Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . nationalmssociety.org National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI. . . . . . . . . NAMI.org National Federation for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nfb.org National Organization for Rare Disorders. . . . . rarediseases.org United Ostomy Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . uoahouston.org
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . hhs.texas.gov • 855–937–2372 blind; rehab; disability; hearing services Texas Information and Referral Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . helpintexas.com • 211 Texas Poison Center Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . poisoncontrol.org • 800–222–1222
TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE AARP Tax–Aide Volunteer Counselors Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888–227–7669 aarp.org/taxaide Houston Asset Building Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713–223–1864 Tax preparation for the elderly.. . . . . . neighborhood–centers.org • 713–957–4357 During tax season: (Jan.1 – Apr. 15) UTILITY ASSISTANCE Brazoria County Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–864–1427 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.
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UTILITY ASSISTANCE – Continued 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reliant.com • 713–207–7777 Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979–233–5420 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 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. WEBSITES Ask NOAH About: Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noah-health.org Carepathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . carepathways.com Elder Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . elderweb.com ElderCare Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ec-online.net Families USA – updates on national health care policy . . . . . . . . . . . familiesusa.org FTC’s Identity Theft Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . consumer.ftc.gov Gulf Coast Blood Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . giveblood.org Independent Living Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . independentliving.com Internet Senior Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . internetseniorsuccess.com/seniorsites.htm Live Well, Live Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . asaging.org MayoClinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mayoclinic.com Medscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . medscape.com National Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ncoa.org National Library of Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nlm.nih.gov/nlmhome.html Research Your Family Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . learnwebskills.com/family/intro.html Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . recipegoldmine.com
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SeniorNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seniornet.org Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ssa.gov Talking Book Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . texastalkingbooks.org Third Age.Com – 701 Special Sites for Third Agers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . thirdage.com U Compare Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ucomparehealthcare.com UTMB Stark Diabeties Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stark-diabetes.org/default.htm World Health Net Longevity, Life Expectancy, and Anti-Aging Meds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . worldhealth.net Write a Senior Citizen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . writeseniors.com
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ADVERTISERS INDEX 1st Texas Home Health............................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 25 A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc....................... 832–437–1983....................17, BC AARP Auto Insurance.................................. 877–552–0311........................ 131 Acorn Stairlifts........................................... 855–525–6472.......................... 78 American Heart Association........................ strokeassociation.org................... 144 American Standard Walk-In Tubs.................. 855–993–6301.......................... 79 Area Agency on Aging of the Hou/Galv Area... 713–627–3200.................. 26, 143 Arthritis Foundation.................................... arthritis.org................................ 145 ASEA...................................................... 832–701–0634.......................... 35 Avanti Senior Living.................................. See Ad for Numbers.............. IFC, 91 Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire..................... 713–600–9500.......................... 65 Bosley Medical Group............................... 844–641–5970.......................... 48 City of Lampasas....................................... cityoflampasas.com....................... 82 Clarewood House..................................... 713–774–5821.......................... 95 Colonial Oaks Senior Living........................ See Ad for Numbers............... 89, 99 Davis Home Health, LLC............................. 281–207–1346.......................... 19 DIRECTV.................................................. 877–732–5007.......................... 74 DispatchHealth......................................... 713–422–2920.......................... 61 Eagle’s Trace............................................ 800–210–4347.......................... 81 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals.... See Ad for Numbers................ 68-69 Encore Caregivers..................................... 713–686–2233...................... 1, 21 Erectile Dysfunction Solutions....................... 844–453–2810.......................... 45 Evergreen Cottages................................... 281–670–9810.......................... 99 Family Tree In-Home Care........................... 713–333–9991.......................... 24 Fifty+ Radio Program.................................. 713–212–8127........................ 123 Fort Bend Transit........................................ 866–751–8747........................ 138 Friendly Faces Senior Care......................... 281–302–4136..................12, 32A Generation Program.................................. 877–423–3126.......................... 35 Greatwood at Sugar Land........................... 281–612–1314.......................... 83 Harris County Area Agency on Aging........... 800–213–8471........................ 141 H-E-B Pharmacy....................................... heb.com..................................... 32 Hearing Help Express................................ 866–285–9702.......................... 49 Hearts at Home Senior Care....................... 713–515–2567.......................... 24 Home Health Resources.............................. 281–398–3444.......................... 25 Houston Hospice....................................... 713–468–2441........................ 119
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