Senior Resource Guide Southwest Houston (Fall 2020)

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DAILY CARE ASSISTANCE

Support Groups If you’re facing a stressful life change, consider a support group which provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences, coping strategies and firsthand information about diseases or treatments. Additional support groups listed on srgtexas.com ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA/ MEMORY Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter 800–272–3900 alz.org/texas Sheltering Arms Senior Services 713–685–6577 bakerripley.org CANCER Houston Methodist 713–790–2700 houstonmethodist.org

MENTAL HEALTH Hope and Healing Center & Institute 713–871–1004 hopeandhealingcenter.org Mental Health America 713–523–8963 mhahouston.org National Alliance on Mental Illness 713–970–4419 nami.org REHAB & RECOVERY American Stroke Association 888–478–7653 strokeassociation.org

MD Anderson Cancer Center 713–792–6195 mdanderson.org

VETERANS

CHRONIC CONDITIONS ALS Association Texas Chapter 877–714–0088 alstexas.org American Diabetes Association 713–977–7706 diabetes.org Arthritis Foundation 800–442–6653 arthritis.org

Vet to Vet Support and Education Group 713–791–1414 houston.va.gov/support_groups.asp Veteran’s Amputee Support Team (VAST) 713–794–7819 houston.va.gov/support_groups.asp VISION & HEARING IMPAIRED

Houston Area Parkinson Society 713–626–7114 hapsonline.org

National Federation for the Blind 410–659–9314 nfb.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Texas Chapter 713–526–8967 nationalmssociety.org/chapters/txh 38

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Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

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Is Your Power of Attorney Powerful Enough?

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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

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pages 124-125

Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities

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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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Medication Assistance

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Help for Caregivers

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Support Groups

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