Senior Resource Guide Southwest Houston (Fall 2020)

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Volunteering Volunteering can be a very rewarding use of your time. Consider these questions before choosing a volunteer opportunity. • What are my skills and my personal priorities? • How much time do I have to volunteer? • How do I want to use my talents? Organizations Looking for Volunteers (not a comprehensive list) Catholic Charities Volunteer opportunities at their various sites in Houston, Galveston and Fort Bend County. 713–874–6563 catholiccharities.org

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Many opportunities for volunteering. See their website or call for more information. 713–533–4900 imgh.org

Fort Bend Care Center Volunteers can help in the office, at their community food fair, help rebuilding homes and as tutors. 832–539–4846 fortbendcarecenter.org

Mainland Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc. Volunteers needed to help with guest services, the gift shop, admissions, human resources and more. 409–938–5758

Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Volunteer opportunities include administrative assistance, help with “Welcome Bags,” delivering meals and more. 281–633–7719 fortbendseniors.org Houston Methodist There are many volunteer opportunities such as administrative assistance, patient and unit involvement, hospital greeting and hospitality and more. 832–667–5816 houstonmethodist.org/giving/volunteer 138

RSVP of Southeast Texas This organization can connect you with volunteer opportunities to fit your time and interests. 713–595–8157 rsvpvolunteers.com Second Mile Mission Center – Fort Bend Volunteers enjoy working in the food pantry, helping with merchandising items and listening to those in need. 281–261–9199 secondmile.org

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Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

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pages 156-157

Is Your Power of Attorney Powerful Enough?

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pages 148-149

Transportation Services

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pages 158-159

Legal & Financial Assistance

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pages 150-151

Over 65 Driving

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pages 160-161

Five Must–Have Legal Documents

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pages 146-147

Understanding Hospice

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pages 133-135

Volunteering

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pages 142-145

Final Planning Resources

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pages 128-132

Preparing & Presenting a Eulogy

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pages 126-127

Ombudsmen Are Here To Help

1min
pages 124-125

Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities

4min
pages 120-123

20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

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pages 118-119

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

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pages 110-115

Questions Every Senior Living Community Should be Able to Answer

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pages 100-103

Assisted Living Communities

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pages 104-109

Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living

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Seniors Living at Home

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pages 96-97

20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

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pages 94-95

Independent & Retirement Communities

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pages 92-93

Home & Housing Assistance

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pages 84-86

Types of Residential Care for Seniors

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pages 80-83

What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

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Recipes

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Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

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pages 72-73

20 Questions to Ask – Hospital Discharge

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pages 70-71

Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

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pages 68-69

Senior Focused Care

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Vision Services

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pages 58-59

Dental Services

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pages 60-63

Hearing & Deaf Services

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pages 54-57

Medical Equipment Assistance

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pages 50-51

Medication Assistance

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Help for Caregivers

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pages 30-39

Support Groups

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