Senior Resource Guide Southwest Houston (Fall 2020)

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TREATMENT & PREVENTION: Vision

Vision Services American Glaucoma Society Searchable database of members – ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma. 415–561–8587 americanglaucomasociety.net

Casa de Amigos Health Center 713–222–2272 harrishealth.org

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International 800–733–2258

Christian Community Service Center Call for available dates and to verify eligibility. 713–871–9741 ccschouston.org

Glaucoma Research Foundation 800–826–6693 glaucoma.org

ECHOS 713–270–0369 echos–houston.org

National Association for Visually Handicapped 212–889–3141 navh.org

EyeCare America 877–887–6327 eyecareamerica.org

National Eye Institute (NEI) 301–496–5248 nei.nih.gov The Glaucoma Foundation 212–285–0080 glaucomafoundation.org FREE, LOW FEE OR SLIDING SCALE

Area Agency on Aging – Harris County 60+, eye exam and glasses. 832–393–4301 houstontx.gov Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST) Program Department of Texas Health and Human Services 800–628–5115 hhs.texas.gov

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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 Ministry Assistance of Near NW Alliance Vision screenings; will refer out for glasses; sliding scale down to zero if needed. 713–682–7556 Mission Cataract USA 555–797–1629 missioncataractUSA.org

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Is Your Power of Attorney Powerful Enough?

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Legal & Financial Assistance

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Over 65 Driving

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Five Must–Have Legal Documents

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Understanding Hospice

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Volunteering

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Final Planning Resources

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Preparing & Presenting a Eulogy

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Ombudsmen Are Here To Help

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Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities

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20 Questions to Ask – Skilled Nursing

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Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s Communication

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Questions Every Senior Living Community Should be Able to Answer

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Assisted Living Communities

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Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living

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Seniors Living at Home

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20 Questions to Ask – Assisted Living

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Independent & Retirement Communities

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Home & Housing Assistance

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Types of Residential Care for Seniors

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What Type of Mental Health Professional is the Right Fit?

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Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

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20 Questions to Ask – Hospital Discharge

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Tips on How to Talk to Your Doc

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Senior Focused Care

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Vision Services

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Dental Services

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