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� �Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers!The Resource Publication of Choice for Active Aging Adults, Caregivers and Eldercare Professionals
�The Resource Publication of Choice for Active Aging Adults, Caregivers and Eldercare Professionals Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide when contacting our advertisers! �
The Bradford at BrooksidePremier Post Acute Health and Rehabilitation Community
301 West Park Drive, Livingston, TX 77351936.328.5021 | www.cantexsc.com
10 Locations in Houston and East Texas
ASHFORD GARDENS7210 Northline Drive, Houston, TX 77076713.699.2882
THE BRADFORD AT BROOKSIDE301 West Park Drive, Livingston, TX 77351936.328.5021
THE COLONNADES AT REFLECTION BAY12001 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584713.434.3800
LAUREL COURT3830 Mustang Road, Alvin, TX 77511281.824.0070
MAGNOLIA MANOR4400 Gulf Street, Groves, TX 77619409.962.5785
MATHIS NURSING CENTER1220 Loop 459, Mathis, TX 78368361.547.3318
OAKWOOD MANOR NURSING HOME225 South Main Street, Vidor, TX 77662409.769.3692
SILSBEE CONVALESCENT CENTER1105 West Highway 418, Silsbee, TX 77656409.385.3784
STONELEIGH ESTATES1712 North Timberland, Lufkin, TX 75901936.632.3346
WOODVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER102 North Beech Street, Woodville, TX 75979409.283.2555
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12001 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584713.434.3800 | www.cantexsc.com
Laurel CourtPremier Post Acute Health and Rehabilitation Community
3830 Mustang Road, Alvin, TX 77511281.824.0070 | www.cantexsc.com
Ashford GardensPremier Post Acute Health and Rehabilitation Community
7210 Northline Drive, Houston, TX 77076713.699.2882 | www.cantexsc.com
The ColonnadesPremier Post Acute Health and Rehabilitation Community
Outpatient Therapy offered
Outpatient Therapy offered
DISTRIBUTION INFORMATIONSRG Distribution Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Kroger Pharmacy Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
HOUSING SubcategorieS are color-coded
Skilled Nursing nCantex Senior Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 28Diversicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 30Grace Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29HCR Manorcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 28, 30Legend Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Regent Care Center – The Woodlands/Kingwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Sava Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 30The Woodlands Healthcare Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Villa Toscana at Cypress Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 30Residential Care Homes nChateau Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Grace Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Independent/Retirement nCarriage Inn/Village on the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 40Hettig-Khan Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Horizon Bay Retirement Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–33, 39Knightsbridge Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Oak Haven Apartment Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39The Conservatory/Legend Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35The Forum at The Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39The Grand Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Assisted Living nAinsley Courte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 49Atria Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 49, 50Autumn Grove Cottage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Autumn Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48, 50Cypress Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Holiday Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Hearthstone Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 50Silver Hills Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Silverado Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Skilled Nursing Facilities – SRG Listings & Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Living Facilities – SRG Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Choosing the Right Living Facility – SRG Resource Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Living Facilities – SRG Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
CONTENTSTable of
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Did you know that the senior industry is a
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LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS & SERVICESA Senior Moment Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Denture Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Shirley Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89What is an SRES? – SRG Resource Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
FINAL PLANNINGAseraCare Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Hospice Compassus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104InterActive Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98New Century Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Vitas Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Final Planning – SRG Resource Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Hospice Agencies – SRG Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Hospice: What You Need to Know – SRG Resource Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
RESOURCESALS Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108American Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109Houston Area Parkinson Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 107RSVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Texas Benefits Coalition – VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105The United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Senior Centers – SRG Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Adult Day Care Facilities – SRG Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Resources for Drivers Over 65 – SRG Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118Information You Can Use – SRG Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE QUICK INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
CONTENTSTable of
LEGAL & FINANCIALHayes and Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Kohnen Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88The Offices of Patrick J . Wehrly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
HOME CARE SERVICESAccessible Home Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74A Hug Away Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Alpha Omega Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Assisting Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Cameo Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Comfort Keepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Encompass Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69, 77Guardian Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Home Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74, 77InterActive Home Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Medpsych . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66, 147Pros Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Synergy Homecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Visiting Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Help for Caregivers – SRG Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67The SRG Home Care Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
HEALTHCARE FACILITIESCypress Fairbank Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Icon Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Kindred Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Kingwood Pines Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Park Plaza Hospital and Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Texas Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Triumph Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERSOne Ortho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS & SERVICESAdaptive Driving Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Medcare EMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Medtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Mobility Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
CONTENTSTable of
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PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Karyn Dean
NEwSLETTER/wEBSITE POSTINgS Samantha Edmondson
CONTRIBUTINg wRITERS Karyn Dean
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PRESIDENT Karyn Dean
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Senior Resource Guide® is published semi-annually for three regions of the Greater Houston area by:
SRg Services, Inc.311 Julie Rivers Drive, Sugar Land, Texas 77498
(281) 277-2333
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North Houston Edition: February – July 2011 ©2011
From the Publisher
Perhaps the most significant issue facing retired individuals
and those who will join those ranks within the next twenty years, is meeting the future financial demands of healthcare. Although conflicting predictions abound, the possibility of reduced Medicare reimbursement to physicians in the near future could place additional strain on an already taxed system. It’s important to plan ahead as much and as early as possible by saving what you can and looking into programs such as Long Term Care insurance. Being prepared results in taking impending healthcare needs and expenses in stride, rather than placing tremendous stress on you and your children. Whether you’re 50 or 70, I would urge you to evaluate your situation and plan for the future today. There are many professionals available with the expertise and products to fit your needs. Until next issue,
Karyn Dean
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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CONROE2222 I-45 North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .936-441-7379220 S . Loop 336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .936-756-55743830 West Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .936-756-7233
CYPRESS13135 Louetta Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-379-775617455 Spring Cypress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-304-097118030 FM 529 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-550-6942
HOUSTON9125 W Sam Houston Pkwy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-477-058512434 Tomball Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-272-005013133 Veterans Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-440-74565235 Aldine Mail Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-449-03389330 Jones Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-894-485912400 FM 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-237-489012222 Jones Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-912-757810010 Cypresswood Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-807-10566749 Airline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-692-5163360 FM 1960 West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-397-66221352 W . 43rd Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-681-08215620 West Tidwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-812-0283
HUMBLE3820 Atascocita Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-812-639719611 Eastex Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-446-262019300 Lake Houston Pkwy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-812-4499
HUNTSVILLE111 I-45 South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .936-291-7977
MAGNOLIA6616 FM 1488 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .936-321-9870
ORANGE1600 N . 16th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-886-1362
SPRING2301 Rayford Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-813-04101461 Spring Cypress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-353-82045671 Treaschwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-443-288315802 Champion Forest Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-370-94816060 FM 2920 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-370-411018518 Kuykendahl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-350-35918745 Spring Cypress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-717-4111
THE WOODLANDS4747 Research Forest Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-298-61656700 Woodlands Pkwy #600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-296-02498000 Research Forest Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-419-1137
TOMBALL14060 FM 2920 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-516-2486
WILLIS12466 I-45 North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .936-890-3949
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ALVIN Laurel Court ���0 Mustang Road 77�11 (��1) ���-0070 Map #1 A=1�� B=1�� C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
ANGLETON Country Village Care & Country Village Assisted Living 7�1 West Mulberry Street 77�1� (�7�) ���-���1 Map #� A=1�� B=1�� C=�7 NRH, RSP
Cypress Woods Care Center 1�� 1/� Hospital Drive 77�1� (�7�) ���-���1 Map #� A=10� B=10� C=�7 NRH, RSP
BAY CITY Bay Villa Health 1�00 1�th Street 77�1� (�7�) ���-���7 Map #� A=10� B=10� C=0 NRH
Matagorda House 700 1�th Street 77�1� (�7�) ���-7�00 Map #� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=�� AZ, NRH
Matagorda Nursing and Rehab Center ���1 Avenue F 77�1� (�7�) ���-7��� Map #� A=100 B=100 C=0 NRH
BAYTOWN Allenbrook Healthcare Center �10� Allenbrook Drive 77��1 (��1) ���-���� Map #7 A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 AZ, NRH
Cedar Bayou �000 West Baker Road 77��1 (��1) ��7-�1�0 Map #� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH, RSP
Goose Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center110� Park Street 77��0 (��1) ��7-1��� Map #� A=�0 B=�0 C=0 AZ, NRH
Green Acres of Baytown �000 Beaumont Street 77��0 (��1) ��7-�77� Map #10 A=100 B=100 C=0 NRH, RSP
Saint James House of Baytown ��00 West Baker Road 77��0 (��1) ���-���1 Map #11 A=10� B=10� C=0 NRH
The Rehab & Healthcare Center at Baytown ���1 North Main Street 77��1 (��1) ���-���1 Map #1� A=1�0 B=10� C=�7 NRH, RSP
BELLAIrE Brighton Gardens of Bellaire ���0 Bellaire Boulevard 77�01 (71�) ���-���� Map #1� A=�� B=� C=0 NRH, RSP
BrOOkshIrE The Oaks at Brookshire 710 Hwy ��� South 77��� (��1) �7�-��7� Map #1� B=1�� NRH
CLUTE Village on the Creek �1� Brazosport Boulevard N 77��1 (�7�) ���-�7�� Map #1� A=11� B=101 C=0 NRH
Woodlake Nursing Center �0� East Plantation Road 77��1 (�7�) ���-���1 Map #1� A=�� B=�� C=�� AZ, NRH, RSP
COLUmBUs Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation 10� Sweetbriar Lane 7���� (�7�) 7��-�71� Map #17 A=1�� B=100 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
River Oaks Healthcare Center �00 North Street 7���� (�7�) 7��-���7 Map #1� A=1�7 B=1�7 C=1�7 AZ, NRH, RSP
TruCare Living Centers 1�11 Montezuma Street 7���� (�7�) 7��-0�00 Map #1� A=10� B=10� C=0 NRH
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Legend8 = Doesn’t accept Medicaid or MedicareAZ = Alzheimer’s/Dementia Asst.
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SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES —GREATER HOUSTON
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CONrOE Conroe Healthcare Center �01� Frazier Street 77�01 (���) ��1-�1�0 Map #�0 A=10� B=10� C=0 NRH, RSP
Park Manor of Conroe 1�00 Grand Lake Drive 77�0� (���) ��1-���� Map #�1 A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH, RSP
Woodland Manor Nursing Home �� Rigby Owen Road 77�0� (���) 7��-1��0 Map #�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=1�0 AZ, NRH, RSP
DAYTON Heritage Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation �10 E Lawrence Street 77��� (���) ���-7��7 Map #�� A=�0 B=�0 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
DEEr PArk San Jacinto Manor �0� West P Street 77�0� (Medicare only) (��1) ��7-��71 Map #�� A=�� B=�� C=�� NRH
FrIENDsWOOD Friendship Haven 1�00 Sunset Drive 77��� (��1) ���-��00 Map #�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Friendswood Healthcare Center �1� Heritage Drive 77��� (��1) ���-�1�� Map #�� A=10� B=10� C=0 N
GALVEsTON Gulf Healthcare Center �70� Cove View Boulevard 77��� (�0�) 7�0-7��0 Map #�7 A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 NRH, RSP
Meridian/Galveston ���� Seawall Boulevard 77��0 (Private Pay only) (�0�) 7��-���7 Map #�� A=1�� B=1�1 C=1�1 � AZ, NRH, RSP
Turner Geriatric Center ���� Seawall Boulevard 77��0 (�0�) ��1-1��� Map #�� A=1�� B=1�1 C=1�1 AZ, NRH
hOUsTON All Seasons Mission Care Centers �1�0 S Loop E 770�7 (71�) ���-���� Map #�0 A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehab 7�1� Kingsley 770�7 (71�) ���-���� Map #�1 A=1�� B=1�� C=�0 NRH, RSP
Ashford Gardens 7�10 Northline Drive 7707� (71�) ���-���� Map #�� A= �0� B= �0� C= 0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Beechnut Manor 1�777 Beechnut Street 7707� (��1) �7�-�0�0 Map #�� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Belmont Village Asstd. Living Community ���� W Holcombe Boulevard 770�� (71�) ���-��00 Map #�� B=110 A, N
Briarwood Nursing and Rehab 7��� Bellfort Avenue 770�1 (71�) ���-�101 Map #�� A=�01 B=�01 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Clarewood House Extended Care Center 7�00 Clarewood Drive 770�� (Medicare only) (71�) 77�-���1 Map #�� B=�0 NRH
Courtyard Convalescent Home 7��� Stanwick Drive 770�7 (71�) ���-�0�� Map #�7 A=1�0 B=11� C=0 N, RSP
Cypresswood Health & Rehab Center 10��1 Crescent Moon Drive 770�� (��1) ���-�100 Map #�� B=�0� AZ, NRH, RSP
Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence 7��7 Cambridge Street 770�� (Medicare only) (71�) 7��-�777 Map #�� A=1�0 B=�0 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Grace Care Center of Cypress ��0� Huffmeister Road 770�� (��1) ���-�001 Map #�0 A=1�� B=1�� C=0 N
Heartland of West Houston ���� Woodland Park Drive 770�� (Medicare only) (��1) �70-�100 Map #�1 A=1�0 B=�7 C=0 AZ, NRH
Heartland of Willowbrook 1���1 Ardfield Drive 77070 (Medicare only) (��1) ���-��7� Map #�� A=1�0 B=77 C=0 N, RSP
Highland Park Care Center �71� Morrison Street 7700� (71�) ���-1�1� Map #�� A=�� B=�� C=0 NRH
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Jacinto City Healthcare Center 1�0� Holland Avenue 770�� (71�) ���-17�� Map #�� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH, RSP
Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehab 1���0 Wallisville Road 770�� (��1) ��7-���� Map # A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH
Legend Oaks Northwest ��0� West Road 770�� (71�) ���-0��0 Map #�7 A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH
Lexington Place Health Care Center 17�7 North Loop West 7700� (71�) ���-���1 Map #�� A=�00 B=�00 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Manda Ann Convalescent Home, Inc. 7��1 Coffee Street 770�� (Medicaid only) (71�) 7��-��71 Map #�� A=100 B=100 C=100 NRH, RSP
ManorCare of Sharpview 7�0� Bellerive Drive 770�� (71�) 77�-��11 Map #�0
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Memorial Hermann University Place 7��0 Beechnut Street 7707� (Medicare only) (71�) ��1-��00 Map #�1 A=�0 B=1� C=0 NRH
Memorial Senior Services Nursing Center 7�00 Beechnut Street 7707� (71�) ���-��70 Map #�� B=�� (Medicare only) NRH
Mission Care �1�0 South Loop E 770�7 (71�) ���-���� Map #�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 AZ, NRH
New Era Nursing & Rehab ��10 Sherman Street 7700� (71�) ���-���� Map #�� Bed Count Info Unavailable NRH, RSP
Northwest Health and Rehabilitation Center 17�00 Cali Drive 770�0 (��1) ��0-�000 Map #�� B=1�� AZ, NRH, RSP
Park Manor of Cy-Fair 11001 Crescent Moon Drive 770�� (��1) �77-��77 Map #�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 NRH, RSP
Park Manor of Cypress Station ��0 Lantern Bend Drive 770�0 (���) ���-��00 Map #�7 A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH
Park Manor at South Belt 11�0� Resource Parkway 770�� (��1) ���-��0� Map #�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 NRH
Park Manor at Westchase 11�10 Richmond Avenue 770�� (��1) ��7-���� Map #�� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Parkway Place 1��1 Park Bayou Drive 77077 (��1) ���-��00 Map #�0 A=�0 B=�� C=� AZ, NRH, RSP
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services ��00 N Braeswood Boulevard 7707� (Medicaid only) (71�) 77�-�700 Map #�1 A=��0 B=��0 C=��0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Silver Springs Healthcare Center 1���0 Wood Bayou Drive 7701� (71�) ���-0��� Map #�� B=1�0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Spring Branch Healthcare Center ���� Long Point Road 770�� (71�) ���-7��� Map #�� A=10� B=10� C=0 AZ, NRH
Spring Branch Transitional Care Center 1�1� Hillendahl Road 770�� (Medicaid only) (71�) ���-0��1 Map #�� A=10� B=10� C=10� AZ, NRH, RSP
St. Dominic Village (Medicaid only) ��01 Holcombe Boulevard 770�1 (71�) 7�1-�700 Map #�� A=1�� B=1�0 C=1�0 A, NRH
Stoneybrook Healthcare Center ��0� Stoney Brook Drive 770�� (71�) 7��-���� Map #�� A=11� B=11� C=0 NRH
The Concierge ��10 South Eldridge 77077 (Medicare only) (��1) ���-��00 Map #�7 A=10� B=� C=0 NRH
The Forum at Memorial Woods 77 N Post Oak Road 770�� (Medicare only) (71�) ���-0�70 Map #�� A=�� B=1� C=0 AZ, NRH
The Hallmark �71� Hallmark Drive 770�� (Private Pay only) (71�) ���-���� Map #�� A=�� � AZ, N
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hOUsTON — Continued The Hampton Healthcare Center at Willowbrook 7��0 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (��1) �07-�7�� Map #70 A=�� B=�� AZ, N
The Plaza at the Buckingham ���0 Woodway Drive 770�� (Private Pay only) (71�) �7�-�777 Map #71 A=�0 � A, AZ, NRH
The Village Health Care Center 1��1 Blalock Road 770�� (71�) ���-7��1 Map #7� B=��0 AZ, NRH, RSP
The Vosswood Nursing Center �1� South Voss Road 770�7 (Medicare only) (71�) ��7-0��� Map #7� A=��� B=7� C=0 NRH, RSP
The Westbury Place ��01 S. Willow Drive 770�� (71�) 7�1-0��7 Map #7� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Treemont Retirement Community ��01Westerland Drive 770�� (Medicare only) (71�) 7��-�100 Map #7� B=�� NRH, RSP
Villa Toscana at Cypress Woods 1�01� Cypress Woods Medical Drive 7701� (��1) ���-�0�� Map #7� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 NRH
West Janisch Healthcare Center �17 W. Janisch Road 7701� (71�) ���-�0�� Map #77 A=11� B=11� C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
West Oaks Rehab & Healthcare Center ���� Green Crest 770�� (��1) ���-11�� Map #7� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 NRH, RSP
Westchase Health and Rehab ���0 Town Park Drive 770�� (71�) 777-7��1 Map #7� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Westwood Rehab & Healthcare Center �70� South Course Drive 770�� (���) �7�-1��� Map #�0 A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH, RSP
Winterhaven Healthcare Center ���� Stuebner Airline Road 770�1 (71�) ���-�1�7 Map #�1 B=1�0 NRH, RSP
Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation ��10 Long Point Road 770�� (71�) ���-7��� Map #�� B=17� NRH, RSP
Woodwind Lakes Health Care and Rehab Ctr. 7�1� Windfern Road 770�0 (71�) ���-���� Map #�� B=1�0 NRH
hUmBLE Humble Healthcare Center �� Isaacks Road 77��� (��1) ���-71�� Map #�� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 AZ, NRH
Park Manor of Humble 1���� McKay Drive 77��� (��1) �1�-�0�0 Map #�� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH
hUNTsVILLE Ella Smither Geriatric Center 111� Avenue O 77��0 (���) ���-0�1� Map #�� A=11� B=11� C=0 NRH
Green Acres of Huntsville 1�0� Nottingham Street 77��0 (Medicaid only) (���) ���-��1� Map #�7 A=�� B=�� C=�� AZ, NRH, RSP
Huntsville Healthcare Center ���� Milam Street 77��0 (���) ���-�0�� Map #�� A=�� B=�� C=0 NRH
kATY Cane Island Post Acute Care �17�7 Provincial Boulevard 77��0 (��1) 717-1�0� Map #�� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH
Heritage Park of Katy Nursing and Rehab �001 George Bush Drive 77��� (��1) ���-11�� Map #�0 A=11� B=11� C=0 NRH
Katyville Healthcare Center �1�� E �th Street 77��� (��1) ��1-70�7 Map #�1 A=10� B=�1 C=�� AZ, NRH, RSP
Oakmont Nursing and Rehab Center 1��� Tull Drive 77��� (��1) �7�-1�00 Map #�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 NRH, RSP
Spanish Meadows 1��0 Katy Flewellen Road 77��� (��1) ���-00�� Map #�� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH
The Grace Care Center of Katy ����� W Fernhurst Drive 77��� (��1) ���-1�00 Map #�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=7� A, NRH
kINGWOOD Regent Care of Kingwood ��77� Kingwood Place 77��� (��1) �1�-��00 Map #�� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH
LAkE JACksON Brazosport Transitional Care 100 Medical Drive 77��� (�7�) ��7-��11 Map #�� B=1� NRH, RSP
Lake Jackson Healthcare Center �1� Garland Drive 77��� (�7�) ��7-���� Map #�7 A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Plantation Health Care �0� Oak Drive S 77��� (�7�) ��7-0��� Map #�� B=1� NRH
LA mArQUE Bayou Pines Care Center ��0� Fleming Street 77��� (Medicaid only) (�0�) ���-���� Map #�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=1�0 NRH, RSP
LA POrTE La Porte Healthcare Center �0� South Utah Street 77�71 (��1) �71-1�10 Map #100 A=�� B=�� C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
LEAGUE CITY Baywind Village Convalescent Center �11 Alabama Avenue 77�7� (��1) ���-���� Map #101 B=1�� NRH
Harborview Care Center (Ventilator facility) �00 Enterprise Avenue 77�7� (��1) ���-���� Map #10� B=�17 NRH, RSP
Regent Care Center ���0 West Walker Street 77�7� (��1) �0�-���� Map #10� Bed Count Info Unavailable NRH
mIssOUrI CITY First Colony Health and Rehab Center �710 Lexington Boulevard 77��� (��1) ���-�710 Map #10� B=1�0 AZ, NRH
Park Manor at Quail Valley ���0 FM 10�� 77��� (��1) ���-���� Map #10� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
NEEDVILLE S P J S T Rest Home No. � ��11 Main Street 77��1 (Medicaid only) (�7�) 7��-���� Map #10� A=7� B=7� C=7� NRH, RSP
PALACIOs Palacios Healthcare Center 1�1� Fourth Street 77��� (��1) �7�-���� Map #107 A=10� B=7� C=0 NRH, RSP
PAsADENA Faith Memorial Nursing Home �11 Garner Road 77�0� (71�) �7�-��7� Map #10� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Paramount Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center ���� Watters Street 77�0� (71�) ��1-�1�� Map #10� A=1�� B=1�� C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Pasadena Care Center �00� Vista Road 77�0� (71�) ���-1��� Map #110 A=11� B=11� C=0 NRH, RSP
The Courtyards at Pasadena �0�� Red Bluff 77�0� (71�) �77-7�77 Map #111 B=1�� AZ, NRH
Vista Continuing Care Center ��00 Vista Road 77�0� (71�) ���-�7�7 Map #11� A=1�1 B=1�1 C=0 AZ, NRH
PEArLAND The Colonnades at Reflection Bay 1�001 Shadow Creek Parkway 77��� (71�) ���-��00 Map #11� A= 1�0 B= 1�0 C= O N, RSP
Tuscany Village �7�0 Miller Ranch Road 77��� (71�) 770-��00 Map #11� A=10� B=10� C=0 NRH
Windsong Village Nursing & Rehab ��00 East Walnut Street 77��1 (��1) ���-�77� Map #11� A=1�� B=1�� C=11� NRH, RSP
rIChmOND Brazosview Health Care Center �1�7 Preston Street 77��� (��1) ���-��01 Map #11� A=�� B=�� C=0 NRH
Cambridge Square Geriatric Center 110� Golfview Drive 77��� (��1) ���-�1�1 Map #117 A=11� B=11� C=�� NRH, RSP
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rIChmOND – Continued Richmond Health Care Center 70� Jackson Street 77��� (Medicaid only) (��1) ���-�00� Map #11� A=�� B=�� C=�� NRH
rOsENBErG Fort Bend Healthcare Center �010 Bamore Road 77�71 (��1) ���-�1�� Map #11� A=�� B=�� C=0 NRH, RSP
Rosenberg Health & Rehab Center 1�1� Mahlmann Street 77�71 (��1) ���-00�� Map #1�0 A=1�� B=1�� C=0 NRH
sUGAr LAND Sugar Land Healthcare Center ��� Matlage Way 77�7� (��1) ��1-���� Map #1�1 A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 NRH
sWEENEY Sweeny House 10� North McKinney 77��0 (�7�) ���-���� Map #1�� A=�� B=�0 C=0 AZ, NRH
TEXAs CITY Ashton Parke Care Center �10 Gulf Freeway 77��1 (�0�) ���-0�00 Map #1�� B=100 NRH
Bay Oaks Healthcare Center ��� Tarpey Road 77��1 (�0�) ���-���1 Map #1�� A=1�0 B=10� C=0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Gulf Healthcare Center 17�0 North Logan Street 77��0 (�0�) ���-��1� Map #1�� B=1�0 AZ, NRH, RSP
Mainland Medical Center ��01 Emmett F Lowry Expy 77��1 (Medicare only) (�0�) ���-�000 Map #1�� A=�� B=�� C=0 NRH
Oceanview Transitional Care Center �1� �th Avenue North 77��0 (�0�) ���-���� Map #1�7 A=1�� B=�� C=70 AZ, NRH, RSP
Seabreeze Care Center ��0� Memorial Drive 77��1 (Medicaid only) (�0�) ���-���1 Map #1�� A=107 B=107 C=107 AZ, NRH, RSP
ThE WOODLANDs Regent Care Center of The Woodlands 10��0 Gosling Road 77��1 (��1) ���-���� Map #1�� B=1�� NRH
The Woodlands Healthcare Center ���0 S. Panther Creek Drive 77��1 (��1) ���-���� Map #1�0 B=�1� NRH, RSP
TOmBALL Grace Care Center at Northpointe 11��0 Northpointe Boulevard 77�77 (��1) �0�-��00 Map #1�1 A=1�� B=0 C=1�� NRH
Lawrence Street Healthcare Center �1� Lawrence Street 77�7� (��1) ��7-��1� Map #1�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 AZ, NRH
Park Manor of Tomball ��0 School Street 77�7� (��1) �1�-7��� Map #1�� B=1�� NRH
The Heritage 1��1 Graham Drive 77�7� (��1) �01-��00 Map #1�� Bed Count Info Unavailable N, RSP
Tomball Nursing Center �1� N. Peach Street 77�7� (��1) ��1-���� Map #1�� A=1�� B=1�0 C=10� NRH
WEBsTEr Manor Care Health Services 7�0 North Texas Avenue 77��� (��1) ���-���� Map #1�� A=11� B=101 C= �� AZ, NRH, RSP
Regency Village �0� West Greene Street 77��� (��1) ���-�7�� Map #1�7 A=1�� B=1�0 C=0 NRH
The Point Rehabilitation and HCC 17��1 Mill Forest Road 77��� (��1) ���-���� Map #1�� A=1�0 B=�� C=�� AZ, NRH, RSP
WhArTON Avalon Place 1�0� Valhalla Drive 77��� (�7�) ���-1��� Map #1�� A=1�0 B=1�0 C=100 NRH, RSP
Wharton Nursing and Rehab Center 1��0 Sunny Lane 77��� (�7�) ���-�0�0 Map #1�0 A=1�0 B=1�0 C=0 RSP, NRH
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Cantex Senior Communities is a provider of post acute health services, including round-the-clock nursing and comprehensive rehabilitation. Unlike traditional nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Cantex embraces residents’ spirited independence, offering high quality services to meet their evolving needs, and enabling them to carry on in style. Each Cantex Senior Community is designed to support your complete recovery.
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We offer rehabilitation to those recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions or other illnesses and injuries; as well as ��-hour nursing care to chronically ill and frail elderly patients. From PT, OT, and speech therapies, to first class dietary services, social services, therapeutic recreational activities, housekeeping and laundry services, our centers are returning patients home every day.
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Oakmont provides a wide range of services to its residents. We realize each customer is unique, and it is our goal to meet the needs of each individual. Our facility team resources include both short-term and long-term options, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, diet management and staff physicians. Extensive clinical services, including pain management, stroke recovery, cardiac care and wound management are also available.
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Silver Hills Assisted Living offers all levels of care for senior citzens and many adults with health issues. We provide care in 3 distinctively different homes with wrap-around porches or covered patios in a beautiful country setting located in the heart of Montgomery County, surrounded by exotic deer, peacock fowl, livestock, birds, dogs and fish.
All Inclusive Rate Includes Personal Care, such as:
• Bathing, Grooming & Dressing
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• On-site Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
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• Hospice Patients accepted
• RN Owned & Operated for 17 years
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• Emergency Call Response System
• Religious Services
• Respite & Temporary Care Stays
• Pet Therapy
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ATRIA CYPRESSWOOD6611 Cypresswood Drive Spring, Texas281.370.5444 www.atriacypresswood.com
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• Alzheimer’s care is not what we do, it’s ALL we do• 100% focus is memory care to provide QUALITY care• Licensed specifically for Alzheimer’s/dementia care
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• Small intimate environment promotes relationships with families, residents and staff• Individualized and personal resident care
• Secured home, designed specifically for memory care
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ATrIA CYPrEssWOODPhone: (281) 370-5444spring TX 77�7� • ��11 Cypresswood Drivewww.atriacypresswood.com
Living in a community adorned with stately white columns and expansive porches, residents at Atria Cypresswood enjoy an intimate setting of apart-ments featuring private bathrooms with showers. With three restaurant-style meals served daily and personalized, chauffeured transportation throughout the Spring/Champions area in a town car, residents can relax in the comfort of a community that has served the area’s seniors for over a decade.
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AINsLEY COUrTE AssIsTED LIVINGThe Benchmark For Exceptional Assisted Living™Phone: (281) 374-8002 • www.ainsleycourte.netCypress TX 77��� • 1�0�� North Eldridge Parkway
Ainsley Courte is an extraordinary community known for the exceptional care and personal attention provided to every resident. Set on � wooded acres, it is nestled in the middle of family neighborhoods in NW Houston. The entire elegantly appointed community is ground level, overflowing with natural light and is completely smoke free. We offer � unique apartment styles. Each has a fabulous view, kitchenette and a large private bath. Come visit us!
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ATrIA kINGWOODPhone: (281) 359-8959kingwood TX 77��� • ��01 Green Oak Drivewww.atriakingwood.com
The friendly and intimate community at Atria Kingwood is a wonderful place to call home. Residents enjoy cozy fireplaces, a lighted gazebo with a barbecue fire pit and frequent local excursions, including trips to the cultural attractions of Houston. Our professional staff provides three delicious meals daily and customized personal assistance plans. We also offer a Life Guidance® neigh-borhood designed to meet the needs of seniors with memory impairments.
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AUTUmN LEAVEs OF ThE WOODLANDsPhone: (832) 764-5324The Woodlands TX 77��� • 10700 Montfair Boulevardwww.AutumnLeavesLiving.com
Specialized memory care assisted living for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairment. Our communities offer a nurturing, home-like environment; nurses specially trained in memory care; on-site Healthcare Coordinators that develop individual care plans; nutritious meals prepared on-site; interactive daily activities and homes specially designed for memory care assisted living. License #104378
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hEArThsTONE AssIsTED LIVINGCy-Fair: (888) 288-1130 • Conroe: (888) 285-1026 Cy-Fair TX 770�� • 11��� FallbrookConroe TX 77�0� • ��0 North Rivershirewww.hearthstoneassisted.com
Hearthstone Assisted Living, with 1� years of experience, offers a variety of recreational events and outings, three gourmet meals daily, one and two person transfers, and customized care plans to suit your individual needs. Hearthstone’s single story, warm atmosphere is a wonderful place to call home. Come visit and lunch is on us!
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ChoosingtheRIGHT
Living Facility
Although Baby Boomers are redefining aging as they enter their retirement years, many will discover that they are beginning to need assistance with day-to-day activities either for
themselves or a family member. Regardless of whom the job of caregiving falls to, caring for a loved one is an extremely important and stressful task. Fortunately, today there are many options for the willing and the reluctant. But, due to budget cuts some of the senior housing in your area may no longer be an option. For some, a living facility may be beyond their own community which means that planning ahead is the best option; getting a head start eases the stress, gives the individual more control over the selection, and provides more time to research options. Once a loved one has determined that assistance is necessary or desirable, consider these things:
1. Safety Issues – How well can he/she get around on their own?2. Medical Issues – Are they able to take medications as directed per label or doctor? Or do they need supervision?3. Costs – Payment options:
– Medicare Part A is a hospital insurance provided by Medicare. Most people are not required to pay a premium for this type of coverage.– Medicare Part B is to pay for medically necessary services. Most people will have to pay a premium for this coverage.
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– Private Pay – Long-Term Care Insurance
4. Location- How close to family and friends will your loved one want/need to be?5. Medical Options? Are they showing signs of Alzheimer’s/Dementia or Parkinson’s?
Once these have all been taken into consideration, begin to look into the different types of housing available to determine the best fit. Assisted Living – This category of housing provides care for those who need some help, yet would like to remain as independent as possible. Assisted living facilities offer, but do not require, aid with things such as: bathing, eating, dressing and housekeeping. An excellent option for those who do not require constant care. Nursing Home – While this type of housing is designed to care for those unable to care for themselves, with numerous
medical and health requirements, it is always best to consider a nursing home that allows for frequent visits from friends and family.
Home Care – Home Health services include skilled personnel who provide care in the patient’s home or in a living facility. This will ensure a continued independence while providing all of the care and assistance required. A doctor must prescribe home healthcare. Medicare may cover all or part of this service. Homemaker Services do not require a doctor’s order because a nurse and medical assistance is not needed. Home Care companies providing homemaker
services allow a loved one to remain in their own home and provide services such as transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, running errands and companion services. Some companies accept Medicare, but most are private pay. Continuing Care Retirement Community – Combining residential accommodations and health services, the Continuing Care Retirement Community allows for the aging to receive appropriate care as needs change, while in a community environment. They generally include independent living options that progress to skilled nursing options as the resident’s aging needs require. Skilled Nursing – Skilled Nursing provides different levels of care, care that can only be administered by trained medical professionals. Other Considerations – Patients may have to rely on personal funds or may be able to utilize Medicaid or Medicare. The levels of independence and privacy will vary depending upon the type of housing chosen. Some offer private rooms and some will have
roommates. Deciding whether to go with medical or homemaker care depends upon whether a meal will need to be provided, medications dispensed and assistance with bathing and/or getting dressed is needed. Again, whether the job falls to a friend or a relative, caring for a senior is an extremely important and stressful task. Be sure to research your options so that you know what is available. There are many companies now providing services for a fee to assist families in navigating through options for housing. One group, Geriatric Care Managers (GCM’s), are individuals with expertise and knowledge in working with families to help determine
patient needs and then match local resources available to meet them. GCM’s can assist families with referrals for special needs (Alzheimer’s) as well as determining which options fall within the patient’s budget. Be sure to check if they are a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. There are many online tools and resources to assist with researching what options are best for you or your loved one. In addition to online resources, there are many websites and blogs specifically to provide a support system for caregivers. The good news is that you are not alone.
Respite care provides short term breaks that relieves stress, restores energy, and promotes balance in one’s life.In-home respite • Informal family support and relief • Online caregiver communities and video workshops • Volunteer or paid companionship • Personal care or skilled health assistanceOut-of-home respite• Adult day programs • Residential respite care • Caregiver support groups
Be sure to ask some of the following questions when searching for the proper form of respite for your loved one…• How are care providers screened? • What is the training and level of experience of the care providers? • Will care providers need additional training to meet specific family needs? • How, and by whom, are the care providers supervised? • What procedures does the program have for emergencies? • Are families limited to a certain number of hours of services? • Does the program provide transportation and meals? • What is the cost of services? How is payment arranged?
AboutRESPITE CARE
Care Type Nursing Home Assisted Living Homemaker Adult Day Care Avg. Annual Total $56,592* $38,340 $40,040 $10,140 (Private, 1 bedroom) (44 hours/week) (5 days/week)
Care Type Nursing Home Assisted Living Homemaker Adult Day Care Avg. Annual Total $71,507* $48,933 $51,102 $12,941 (Private, 1 bedroom) (44 hours/week) (5 days/week)
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Senior Living Annual Care Costs in 2009
Estimated Future SLAC Costs in 2014
*Median figure between private and semi-private room rates.Source: Genworth Financial Report – 2009 Cost of Care Survey
*Median figure between private and semi-private room rates.Source: Genworth Financial Report – Projections
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A Key to Choice for SeniorsA guide (in PDF format) created to help assess lifestyle needs and
evaluate the many housing and service options available to seniors. http://www.tcaging.org/downloads/keytochoice.pdf
Long Term Care Insurance QuotesFree Quotes and information, including a glossary of related terms.
http://www.longtermcarewiz.com/
Needs Assessment An excellent, user-friendly tool that guides you in choosing the type
of long-term care that fits your needs. The questions are very specific, and your answers determine the recommendations.http://www.carepathways.com/needs.cfm
Steps to Choosing Long-Term CareGuides you through the planning stages of choosing the right long-term care for a senior.
(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp
Learn About Care OptionsProvides a comprehensive list of different types of care resources including: residential facilities, community health and social services, in-home care,
medical services, care managers, and caregiver support. http://www.getcare.com/learn/
Facility FinderA comprehensive questionnaire that helps you to find senior housing according to
your specifications: 1) location you want, 2) how the senior will pay for housing and care, 3) which type of senior housing you want, and 4) the senior’s other needs. The
questionnaire also helps to identify facilities with Hospice care, Respite care, and care for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. You can further refine your search by Pricing (price range), Living Environment (privacy, furnishings, etc.), Mobility and Language (mobility, disabilities, and native language), Diet and Meals preferred, Activities the senior would
like to do, Amenities required or desired, Visiting Options, and Special Therapy required.http://www.tlchoices.com/
Living Facility Resources: Online
This guide to informative websites should prove invaluable for increasing your knowledge about this important life-decision.
Living Facility Resources: Online
State Affiliates of the American Health Care Association
Provides a list of agencies that can help you to find a long-term-care facility in your State. (American Health Care Association)
http://www.ahca.org/about/pubstate.htm
Eldercare LocatorAn online database of information and referral agencies (by area) for elder care facilities
and services. The telephone hotline refers to specific services and facilities: 800-677-1116. (U.S. Administration on Aging)
http://eldercare.gov
Find Homes and Services for the AgingA searchable database of senior living facilities for all 50 states in the U.S.
(American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging: AAHSA) http://www.aahsa.org/
LTC OmbudsmanDescribes the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, a U.S. government program
administered by the Administration on Aging, established under the Older Americans Act. The Ombudsman Program provides advocates for residents of long-term-care facilities
and information to prospective residents. (Administration on Aging) http://www.aoa.gov
Using the Accredited Aging Services ContinuumProvides a list of accredited Continuing-Care Retirement Communities and includes
other aging-services communities (ASCs) such as traditional retirement communities. (Continuing Care Accreditation Commission)
http://www.carf.org/
AssistedLivingFacilities.orgStrives to serve as the informational resource for assisted living in the United States. With information on over 36,100 state-licensed assisted living facilities an explanation on the
rules and regulations of each state. AssistedLivingFacilities.org
REFERENCESwww.helpguide.org
www.retirementliving.comwww.aarp.org
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Inside/Outside Atmosphere
o How does the residence look from the outside?
o As you enter is the decor attractive and home-like?
o Does the administrator/staff call residents by name and interact warmly?
o Do residents socialize with each other and appear happy and comfortable?
o Are you able to talk with residents about how they like the residence and staff?
o Can you see you or your loved one as a housemate with the residents?
o Is the staff friendly, appropriately dressed, and outgoing?
o Do the staff members treat each other in a professional manner?
o Can residents have visits any time?
Facility features
o Are doorways, hallways and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers?
o Are elevators available for those unable to use stairways?
o Are hand rails available to aid in walking?
o Do the floors have a non-skid material and carpets firmly sealed?
o Is the residence clean, free of odors and appropriately heated/cooled?
o Are the local/state licenses up to date?
o Are there clearly marked exits? Do they do any fire drills?
o What security is there if a resident wanders?
o Are there secure places for residents to take a walk or sit outside?
Health Care
o Does the residence have specific policies regarding storage of medication, assistance with medications, training and supervision of staff and record keeping?
o Is self-administration of medication allowed?
o Is there a staff person to coordinate home care visits from a nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, etc. if needed?
o Is staff available to assist residents who experience memory, orientation, of judgment losses?
o Does a physician or nurse visit the resident regularly to provide medical checkups?
o What is the procedure for responding to a medical emergency?
o To what extent are medical services available, and how are these services provided?
Unit Features
o Do dining room menus vary from day to day and meal to meal?
o Are different sized and types of units available?
o Are units for single and double occupancy available?
o Is a 24-hour emergency response system accessible from the unit?
o Do all units have a telephone and cable TV and how is billing handled?
o Are bathrooms private with handicapped accommodations – wheelchairs and walkers?
o Is a kitchen area/unit provided with a refrigerator, sink and cooking element?
o May residents keep food in their units?
o May residents smoke in their units? In public spaces?
Needs Assessments, Contracts & Finances
o Is a contractual agreement available that discloses healthcare and supportive services, all fees, as well as admission and discharge provisions?
o Does the residence have a process for assessing a potential resident’s need for services and are those needs addressed periodically?
o Are there any government, private or corporate programs available to help cover the cost of services to the resident?
o Is a contractual agreement available to include accommodations, personal care, health care and supportive services?
o Is there a procedure to pay for additional services when temporary services are needed?
o Are there different costs for various levels or categories of services?
o Do billing, payment and credit policies seem fair and reasonable?
o May a resident handle their own finances with staff assistance if they’re able, or should a family member or outside party be designated to do so?
o When may a contract be terminated? What are the policies for refunds and transfers?
o Is there an appeals process for dissatisfied residents?
o Is the billing itemized?
Services
o Can the residence provide a list of services available?
o Is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) if needed? ADLs include: Dressing; Eating; Mobility; Hygiene and grooming; Bathing, toileting and incontinence; Using the telephone; Shopping; and Laundry.
o Does the residence provide housekeeping services in residents’ units?
o Do they provide transportation to doctors’ offices and other activities desired by residents?
o Can residents arrange for transportation on fairly short notice?
o Are pharmacy, barber/beautician and/or physical therapy services offered on-site?
o What is the staff to patient ratio during the week? At night? On weekends?
Social & Recreational Activities
o Is there evidence of an organized activities program, such as a posted daily schedule, events in progress, reading materials, visitors, etc.?
o Do residents participate in activities outside of the residence in the neighboring community?
o Do volunteers, including family members, come into the residence to help with programs?
o Does the residence create a sense of community by requiring residents to participate in certain activities or perform simple chores for the group as a whole?
o Are residents’ pets allowed in the residence? Who is responsible for their care?
Meals
o Is there a nutritionist that works with the residence in establishing meals?
o How often are meals provided?
o What if a special diet is called for? (ie: diabetic or heart patient)
o Are snacks available?
o May a resident request special foods?
o May residents eat meals in their units?
o Are common dining areas available?
o May meals be provided at a time a resident would like or are there set times for meals?
Living Facilities
ChecklistQuestions to ask when touring a senior living facility
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Thy Loving Kindness 1�1� South Johnson 77�11 (��1) ��1-��1� RC
ANGLETON Magnolia Acres 10� Deborah Drive 77�1� (�7�) ���-��01 A
Whites Cottage Center ��� Marshall Alley 77�1� (�7�) ���-�7�� A, AZ
BAY CITY The Legacy Assisted & Independent Living 7�0 1�th Street 77�1� (�7�) ���-7��1 A, R
BAYTOWN Birdsong Place Villas 1017 Birdsong Drive 77��1 (���) �77-7��� LAPT
Remington Park Assisted Living Residence �01 West Baker Road 77��1 (��1) ��7-��7� A, AZ, R
Shady Creek Premier Retirement Community 1��0 Knowlton Road 77��0 (��1) ���-1��� LAPT, R
Swan Manor ��0� Ward Road 77��0 (��1) ���-�0�0 A
CLEVELAND Azalea Terrace Apartments 1�1 Peach Street 77��7 (��1) ���-1��� APT, R
Cleveland Plaza Apartments �1� E. Hanson Street 77��7 (��1) ���-7�70 LAPT
Park Place Apartments �00 Campbell Street 77��7 (��1) ���-0��� LAPT
COLUmBUs The Oaks Assisted Living Residence �0� Charter Street 7���� (�7�) 7��-���0 A, AZ, RSP
CONrOE Abundant Life Assisted Living & Memory Care 1���� Saddlewood Drive 77��� (��1) ���-���� A, AZ
Bellshire Apartments �00 Bellshire Drive 77�01 (���) 7��-���� LAPT
Camelot Pines Apartments �00 Camelot Street 77�0� (���) ���-���0 LAPT
Carriage Inn – Conroe 7�0 Longmire Road 77�0� (���) 7�0-1��� R
Chateau Woodlands ��7 Tallow Drive 77��� (���) ���-���� RC
Havenwood Place Apartments �00 Hickerson 77�01 (���) ��1-��00 LAPT
Hearthstone at Rivershire ��0 N. Rivershire 77�0� (���) 7��-���� A, AZ, RSP
Heritage Oaks �0� Longmire Road (���) 7�0-�010 A, AZ, RSP
Personal Touch ��� Pinewood 77�01 (��1) ���-10�1 A
Senior Residences �00 River Point Drive 77�0� (���) 7��-���� A, RSP
Strake House Assisted Living 1701 Westview Boulevard 77�0� (���) ���-���� A, AZ, APT, RC, RSP, TCU
TeiGoRoc I Personal Care Home 111�� Damico Lane 77�0� (���) ��1-�1�7 A
TeiGoRoc II Personal Care Home 111�0 FM 1��� 77�0� (���) ��1-�1�� A, AZ
The Mansions in the Forest ��� FM 1��� 77��� (���) �71-�110 APT, R
The Ranch Personal Care Home ���7 Wahrenberger 77�0� (���) 7��-77�0 A, RSP
CYPrEss Ainsley Courte Assisted Living 1�0�� N Eldridge Parkway 77��� (��1) �7�-�00� A
DEEr PArk The Waterford at Deer Park �01 McDermott Street 77�0� (��1) ���-���� R
LEGEND: = Accepts Medicaid and/or MedicareA = Assisted Living AZ = Alzheimer’s/Dementia Asst. APT = Apartments for Senior Adults
LAPT = Low-Income ApartmentsR = Retirement/Independent Living RC = Residential Care Facility RSP = Respite Care
DICkINsON Gracious Living 1���� Pine Oak Drive 77��� (��1) ��7-�0�0 RC
La Vita Bella ���7 Oak Drive 77��� (��1) ���-��0� A, RC, RSP
EL LAGO Psalm �� Homecare �0� Confederate Way 77��� (��1) ���-�001 A
FrIENDsWOOD Emeritus at Friendswood 1�10 Friendswood Drive S 77��� (��1) ���-���� A, AZ, RSP
Gardens at Friendswood Lake 1��� West Parkwood Avenue 77��� (��1) ���-10�� APT, R
Hope Village Home � 1��0� Hope Village Road 77��� (��1) ���-7��� RC
Trinity Care Senior Living ��7 E. Edgewood Drive 77��� (��1) ���-�700 A, RSP
Village on the Park �00 E. Parkwood Avenue 77��� (��1) ���-��71 R
GALVEsTON Concord Homes 10�7 Tremont 77��0 (�0�) 770-�011 A, RC
hEmPsTEAD Retirement Care Center of Hempstead : 1111 San Antonio Street (�7�) ���-���� A, R
Shady Oaks Apartments Limited �0� Ellen Powell Drive 77��� (���) ��7-��11 LAPT, R
hITChCOCk Tinker Bell’s Gentle Heart �71� Carver Avenue 77��� (�0�) ���-��1� RC
hOUsTON Atria Westchase 11��� Richmond Avenue 770�� (��1) 7��-7�00 A, AZ
Autumn Grove Cottage – Copperfield ���� Copperbrook Drive 770�� (71�) �70-1��� A, AZ
Bayou Manor �1�1 S Braeswood Boulevard 770�� (71�) ���-���1 A
Bedford Personal Care Home 1171� Bedford Street 770�1 (��1) ���-��01 A, RSP
Bellerive Apartment 7��� Bellerive 770�� (71�) 7��-�000 LAPT
Braeburn Gardens ���7 Willow Meadow Drive 770�1 (71�) ���-1��� RC
Braesridge Senior Living Community 11100 Braesridge Drive 77071 (71�) �70-���� APT, R
Braeswood Personal Care Home ��1� South Braeswood Boulevard 770�� (71�) ���-���� A
Camden Royal Oaks 11�0� Meadowglen 770�� (��1) ���-01�� R
Champion Oaks 1770� Red Oak Drive 770�0 (��1) ��0-0��� A, AZ, RSP
Colonial Oaks Medical Center 7�00 N Stadium Drive 770�0 (71�) 7��-��00 A, AZ. RSP
Colonial Oaks at Westchase 11��� Richmond Avenue 770�� (��1) 7��-��00 A, AZ
Commons of Grace Senior Apartment Homes �110 Tidwell (71�) ���-��00 APT
Copperfield Estates 1���0 West Road 770�� (��1) ���-��11 R
Cornerstone Gardens 1���� Cornerstone Village Drive 7701� (��1) ��0-�00� LAPT
Cornerstone Village �1�� Cornerstone Park Drive 7701� (���) 7�0-0070 APT
Creekbend Garden �10� Creekbend Drive 77071 (71�) �7�-7717 LAPT
Devine Living Centers : 1��0� Newbrook Drive 7707� (��1) 7��-���� A, AZ, RSP
Eagle’s Trace 1�70� Eagle Vista Drive 77077 (��1) ���-7�7� R
EdenBrook of Champions 1�0�0 Cutten Road 770�� (��1) ���-���� A, AZ, RSP
Emeritus at Memorial 1�1� Sandy Springs Road 770�� (71�) 7��-���� A, AZ, RSP
Evening Star Villa 11�00 S Glen Drive 770�� (��1) ���-77�� R
Evergreen Commons ���� Jason Street 7707� (71�) �7�-0�01 LAPT
Goldberg B’nai B’rith Towers 10�0� Fondren 770�� (71�) 771-��17 R, LAPT
Graystone Senior Lifecare 1�10 Riverview Circle 77077 (71�) �7�-���� A, AZ, RC
Hearthstone at Braeswood ���� S Braeswood Boulevard 770�� (71�) ���-���� AZ, RSP
Hearthstone at Cy-Fair 11��� Fallbrook 770�� (��1) ��0-�17� A, RSP
Heaven’s Gate 1�1�� Gran Vista 770�� (��1) �0�-0��� AZ, RC
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hOUsTON — Continued Holly Hall Retirement Community ��0� Knight Road 770�� (71�) 7��-�0�1 A, R, RSP
Houston Heights Tower ��0 W 1�th Street 71�-���-�0�� APT
Ideal PC Home Assisted/Assisted Living 1���� Empanada 770�� (��1) ���-7��7 RC
Lakeview Place ���0 Hammerly Boulevard 770�0 (71�) ���-�00� LAPT
Larkwood Assisted Living ��10 Marinette Drive 7707� (71�) ���-��71 A
Laurel Point 1�170 Westpark Drive 770�� (���) ���-�7�� LAPT
Liberty Island Personal Care Homes �00� Boone Road 770�� (��1) ��0-0000 A
Light Heart Memory Care �10 Kings Gate Lane 77��� (��1) ���-0770 A, AZ
Limbe House, Inc. 1�11� Corona Lane 77�77 (��1) ���-00�� RC
Lovett Place �0� Lovett Boulevard 7700� (71�) ���-���� A
Lyeral Apartment 7� Lyerly 770�� (71�) ���-���1 LAPT
Magnolia Estates 101 Normandy Road 7701� (71�) ���-���� APT
Emeritus at Memorial Oaks 1�1� Sandy Springs Road 770�� (71�) 7��-���� A, AZ, RSP
Northvale Village 1���� Cornerstone Village Drive 7701� (��1) ��0-�1�� LAPT
Oak Shadows ��01 Allendale 77017 (71�) ��1-7700 RC
Oak Tree Manor 1��0� Fonmeadow Drive 770�� (71�) 7��-���� A
Oleander Commons 1��0� Bissonnet 770�� (���) ���-0�1� LAPT
Orchard Park at Willowbrook 1���0 Perry Road 77070 (���) ��7-7000 APT, R
Orchard Oak Forest ��0 W. ��th Street 7701� (71�) �71-00�� APT, R
Pepper Tree ���0 Antoine 770�1 (71�) ��1-���� APT, R
Quality Living at Beechnut ��0� Beechnut 770�� (��1) ���-70�0 RC
Quality Living at Candle Green ��0� Candle Green Court 77071 (71�) ���-�7�0 RC
Quality Living at Concho ���� Concho 7707� (71�) ���-�7�0 RC
Quality Living at Greenbriar ���� Greenbriar 770�� (��1) ���-70�0 RC
Quality Living at Greenpark ��1� Greenpark Street 770�� (71�) ���-�7�0 RC
Quality Living at Skyline ��1� Skyline Street 770�� (71�) ���-�7�0 RC
Rainbow Village �100 Corporate 770�� (71�) ���-���� LAPT
Rosemont at Clear Lake 1�101 Bay Point Court 770�� (��1) ��1-7�00 A, AZ, RSP
Silverado Senior Living – Cypresswood 10��� Cypresswood Drive 77070 (��1) ���-0��0 A, AZ, RSP
Spring Branch Care Homes ��1� Truscon Drive 770�0 (71�) ��7-���� A, AZ, RC, RSP
Spring Branch Healthcare Center : ���� Long Point 770�� (71�) ���-7��� A, AZ, RSP
Emeritus at Cy-Fair 11�00 Fallbrook Drive 770�� (��1) �70-���� A, APT, AZ, R, RSP
Sweet Home Assisted Living 1���0 Eagle Pass 7701� (71�) ��0-���� A, ASP
Tarrytowne Estates 1�1� Enclave Parkway 77077 (��1) ��1-1�0� R
Telephone Road Apartments �000 Telephone Road 770�7 (71�) ���-�1�1 LAPT
The Abbey at Westminster Plaza ���� Westminister Plaza Drive 770�� (��1) ���-�0�0 A, AZ, RSP
The Cottage of Spring Branch 1��� Hollister Road 770�0 (71�) ��1-1�00 AZ, RSP
The Hampton at Cypress Station �0� Lantern Bend Drive 770�0 (��1) ��0-770� A, AZ, RSP
The Hampton at Pinegate �1�1 Pinegate Drive 7700� (71�) ��1-���� A, AZ
The Hampton at Post Oak : ���� Post Oak Boulevard 770�� (71�) ���-���� A, AZ, R, RSP
SRG LISTINGS Living FacilitiesThe Hampton at Shadow Lake ���� Shadowbriar Drive 77077 (��1) 7��-�700 A, AZ, RSP
The Hampton of Tanglewood �0� Bering Drive 770�7 (71�) ���-171� A
The Hampton at Willowbrook 7��0 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (��1) �07-�7�� A, AZ
The Medallion ���� N. Braeswood 7707� (71�) 77�-�777 A
The Mission Home Personal Care 7�0� Aimua Court 770�� (���) �1�-7��� A
The Park at Bellaire ���� Chimney Rock 770�1 (71�) ��0-��00 R
The Terrace at Memorial City 11�00 Barryknoll 770�� (71�) ���-0�00 R, RSP
The Terrace at Spring Shadows 10100 Kempwood 770�0 (71�) ���-���� R
The Terrace at West University �1�1 Buffalo Speedway 7700� (71�) ���-7777 R
The Terrace at Willowbrook 7�7� Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (��1) ���-0�00 APT, R
The Village of Tanglewood 1�00 Augusta Drive 770�7 (71�) �77-1�00 R, RSP
Tiff’s Tender Care ��0� Carlson Lane 770�7 (71�) 7��-��07 RC
Tranquility Personal Care Homes �00� Poco 770�0 (71�)-7��-��0� AZ, RC, RSP
Village on the Park – Steeplechase 1�10� Steeple Way Boulevard 770�� (��1) �70-7�7� R
West Oaks Village 1�0�� Caseta Drive 770�� (��1) ��1-��0� LAPT, R
Westbrae Court : 10��0 Westbrae Parkway 770�1 (71�) ��1-���1 R, RC, RSP
Woodland Christian Towers �00 E Tidwell Road 770�� (71�) ���-���� R
Zimac Care Center ���� Bissonnet Street 770�� (71�) �7�-700� RC
hUmBLE Compassionate Home Care ���� Opalwood Lane 77��� (��1) ��0-���� A, AZ, RSP
hUNTsVILLE Carriage Inn – Huntsville ��0� Lake Road 77��0 (���) ���-0�00 R
The Lexington Center �7� I-�� South 77��0 (���) ���-���� A, RSP
JACINTO Big Bass Resort �701 Market Street 770�� (71�) �7�-��00 APT, R
kATY Autumn Grove Cottage – Katy �1�0� Oak Park Trails Drive 77��0 (71�) �70-1��� A, AZ
Carriage Inn Retirement Community 1�00 Katy-Flewellen Road 77��� (��1) ���-��00 R
Cinco Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center ��0� South Fry Boulevard 77��0 (��1) ���-���� AZ, RSP
Colonial Oaks of Katy �1�01 Provincial Boulevard 77��0 (��1) �7�-���� A, AZ
Comfy Home �1�1� Hollow Field Lane 77��0 (��1) �77-���7 A, RC
Elder Care of America ��10 Commercial Ctr Boulevard #10� 77��� (��1) 7��-���� RC
Heritage Grand at Cinco Ranch �0�7 S. Bend Park Court 77��� (��1) ���-0��� R
Providence Place �0�00 Saums Road 77��� (��1) ��7-��70 APT
Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch : �1��� Cinco Ranch Boulevard 77��0 (��1) ��0-0�00 A, AZ, RSP
The Grand Parkway ��777 Franz Road 77��� (��1) ���-0��� R
The Solana at Cinco Ranch ��001 Cinco Village Center Boulevard 77��� (��1) ���-000� A, R
The Villa ��110 Willow Colony Lane 77��� (��1) ���-01�� A, RSP
The Villas at Park Grove �00 Park Grove 77��0 (��1) ���-1�11 APT
Tuscany Living Villas Katy ��01� Norfolk Trail Lane (���) ��1-�0�� A, RSP
kEmAh Lake Haven Apartments 10�1 Columbia Memorial 77��� (��1) ���-���� APT, R
kINGWOOD Atria Kingwood ��01 Green Oak Drive 77��� (��1) ���-���� A, AZ, RSP
Compassionate Home Care #� �11 Southern Hills Road 77��� (��1) �1�-��0� A, AZ, RSP
Cypress Woods �7�� Chessnut Ridge Road 77��� (��1) �7�-�771 R
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SRG LISTINGS Living FacilitieskINGWOOD — Continued
EdenTerrace of Kingwood �1� Rockmead 77��� (��1) ���-��00 A, AZ, R, RSP
Kingwood Senior Village ��� Northpines Drive 77��� (��1) ���-��00 APT, R
Rosemont Assisted Living ���0 Kings Parkway 77��� (��1) �1�-�0�� A, AZ
Silverado Senior Living – Kingwood ����� Eastex Freeway 77��� (��1) �1�-���� A, AZ
Westminster House at Kingwood Village : ��07 Kings Crossing Drive 77��� (��1) ��1-7��7 R
Liberty Health Care Center : 1�0� North Travis (���) ���-7��7 AZ
LAkE JACksON Carriage Inn Apartments 1�0 Lake Road 77��� (�7�) ���-0�00 R
Hearthstone at Lake Jackson �0� Oak Drive South 77��� (�7�) ��7-��77 AL, RSP
Lake Jackson Manor 1�0 Garland Drive 77��� (�7�) ��7-��00 APT, R
Plantation Villas Community �0� Oak Drive S 77��� (�7�) ��7-���� R
LA mArQUE Laurel House 110� Holly Street 77��� (�0�) ���-�1�� A, RSP, RC
Mildred House, Inc. Personal Care 1�1� �th Avenue 77��� (�0�) ���-1�1� A, AZ, RC, RSP
LA POrTE Parson’s House �77� Fairmont Parkway 77�71 (��1) �7�-0000 A, R
LEAGUE CITY Regal Estates Assisted Living and Retirement �00 Enterprise Avenue 77�7� (��1) ���-���� A, APT, R, RSP
The Cottages at Clear Lake I and II ��0 Landing Boulevard 77�7� (��1) �1�-���1 A, AZ, RSP
mAGNOLIA Llewellyn’s Magnolia Place ��1� West Lane 77��� (��1) ���-���� A, AZ, RSP
mANVEL Autumn Grove Cottage ��0� Southfork Parkway 77�7� (��1) ��0-0��� A, AZ
Manvel Assisted Living ��0� Harvest Acres 77�7� (��1) 7��-�0�7 A
mEADOWs PLACE Meadows Place Senior Village 1���1 South Kirkwood 77�77 (��1) ��0-1��� LAPT, R
mIssOUrI CITY Burnett’s Home 1�71� Noblebriar Court 77��� (��1) �1�-���� RC
Optimum Personal Care �0�1 FM 10�� 77��� (��1) ���-�1�� RC
Plantation at Quail Valley ��1� Cypress Point 77��� (��1) �0�-��70 R
Plantation Personal Care Home �11� Knight Road 77��� (��1) ��1-0��� A, RC, RSP
Quality Living at Murphy Road �0�� Murphy Road 77��� (��1) ���-70�0 RC
Quality Personal Care Home ��� Dalewood Drive 77��� (��1) ���-���1 A
mONTGOmErY Silver Hills Assisted Living ��1�� Landrum Village 77�1� (���) ��7-7�77 A, AZ, RC, RSP
NAssAU BAY Aloha Estates Personal Care Home Prince William Drive 770�� (��1) ���-�0�� RC
NEEDVILLE Reliable Oaks 117�0 Padon Road 77��1 (���) ���-7��� A
PAsADENA Bayshore Towers Apartments ��1� Burke Road 77�0� (71�) ��7-07�� APT, R
Colonial Oaks at Vista �00� Vista Road 77�0� (71�) ��1-���� A, AZ, RSP
Heritage House, LLC ��10 Fairmont Parkway 77�0� (��1) ���-�7�� A
Parkway Senior Apartments ���� Fairmont Parkway 77�0� (��1) ��7-��00 APT
Pine Tree Assisted Living �1�� Pine Avenue 77�0� (��1) ��7-�11� A, AZ, RSP
PEArLAND Autumn Grove Cottage – Pearland ��0� Southfork Parkway 77�7� (��1) ��0-0��� A, AZ
Colonial Oaks Pearland ���0 Cullen Road 77��� (��1) ��7-��00 A, AZ, RSP
Colonial Oaks Vista ���0 Cullen Parkway 77��� (��1) ��7-��00 A, AZ, RSP
Regal Estates Personal Care Home II ��0� Regal Oaks Drive 77��1 (��1) ���-�0�� RC
Serenity Homes 1���� Bethany Bay Drive 77��� (71�) ���-���� RC
The Grace Home �10� Kelly Drive 77��1 (��1) �1�-0��7 A
The Hampton at Pearland �1�1 Scarsdale Boulevard 77��1 (��1) ���-�7�0 A, AZ, APT, RSP
Trinity Oaks of Pearland �0�� Pearland Parkway 77��1 (��1) ��7-���0 A, APT, R
Villages of Towne Lake �0�� Village Drive/7�1� Broadway 10� 77��1 (��1) ��7-���� APT
rIChmOND A Nurse’s Place ��1� Grande Gables Drive 77��� (��1) ���-��07 RC
Brazos Bend Villa �0�0 Rocky Falls Road 77��� (��1) ���-���� APT
Faith Personal Care Home �71� Lake Edinburg Lane 77��� (��1) 7��-���1 A, AZ, RC
rOsENBErG Cambridge Square Retirement Center �700 Ave N 77�71 (��1) ���-���� A
Kings Arms Apartments 1�17 Mahlmann Street 77�71 (��1) ���-711� APT
rOshArON Three D Management Inc. 1��11 Pleasant Valley Drive 77��� (��1) ���-�0�7 A
sANTA FE Perfect Solution ��07 Main Street 77�10 (�0�) ��7-��00 A, RC
sEABrOOk Spirit of Texas Paddlewheeler �101 Nasa Parkway 77��� (���) ���-�00� A
sPrING Paradise Springs ��00 Cypresswood Drive 77�7� (��1) �0�-�1�� R
sTAFFOrD Jordan House Personal Care 1�01� Southmeadow Drive 77�77 (��1) ��0-���� RC
Oasis Senior Living 11�1� W Airport Boulevard 77�77 (��1) ��0-1707 A, AZ, RSP
sUGAr LAND A Country Place Residential Care Home 1��0� Skyview Drive 77�7� (��1) 7�7-�7�1 RC
Atria Sugar Land 1�01 Soldiers Field Drive 77�7� (��1) ���-��00 A, RSP
Barton House at Sugar Land �0�0 Edgewater Drive 77�7� (��1) �1�-��00 A, AZ
Colonial Oaks First Colony 1���� Lexington Boulevard 77�7� (��1) �77-0�00 A, AZ, RSP
Emeritus at Sugar Land 1�1 Commerce Green Boulevard 77�7� (��1) ��1-���7 A, AZ, RSP
Greatwood Retirement & Assisted Living 7001 Riverbrook 77�7� (��1) ���-��00 A, R
Home Sweet Home Residential Care Facility 1��1� Nantucket Drive 77�7� (��1) 70�-11�� RC
Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land ��1 Seventh Street 77�7� (��1) �77-1��1 A, AZ, RSP
The Terrace at First Colony 1��00 Lexington Boulevard 77�7� (��1) �0�-�000 APT, R
sWEENEY The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. Second Street 77��0 (�7�) ���-1��� A
TEXAs CITY Gamble’s Personal Touch Care Home �01 North Amburn Road 77��1 (�0�) ���-���� RC
Hearthstone at the Mainland 1�01 North Amburn Road 77��1 (�0�) ���-���0 A, AZ, RSP
HRA Village �0� Highway �N 77��1 (�0�) ���-���� RC
Perfect Solution ��07 Main Street 77�10 (�0�) ��7-��00 RC
The Wood Group ���� E F Lowry Expressway 77��1 (�0�) ���-���� RC
TOmBALL The Heritage 1��1 Graham Drive 77�7� (��1) �01-��00 N, RSP
VICTOrIA Hearthstone at Victoria �11 East Larkspur 77�0� (��1) �7�-0��� A, AZ, RSP
WEBsTEr Baybrook Park �00 W. Texas Avenue 77��� (��1) ���-���� LAPT, R
The Terrace 7�0 West Bay Area Boulevard 77��� (��1) �1�-�0�� R
WEsT COLUmBIA Brooks Manor Apartments ��� Jefferson Street 77��� (�7�) ���-���7 APT, R
WhArTON Hearthstone at Briar Lane : 1��0 Briar Lane 77��� (�7�) ���-��00 A, RSP
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How to find the proper type of Senior Housing and Level of Care*
retirement housing
Apartment-like facilities that include living essentials such as meals and transportation. These often include facilities for various activities.
Assisted Living
These facilities are set up to provide residents help with daily activities and also usually offer some level of healthcare services.
residential Care
Non-apartment facilities that provide assistance for residents with medication, hygiene, and simple tasks such as getting dressed. Typically a home setting.
skilled Nursing/rehab
These facilities are licensed and equipped to provide residents with healthcare that meets the needs of more involved medical problems.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assistance
Alzheimer’s facilities provide special programs and assistance for those with memory loss. Some may provide special security measures to prevent residents
from wandering off during periods of disorientation.
respite Care
Facilities that provide Respite Care offer family and other caretakers a reprieve from the stress and work of everyday care of elderly persons who cannot perform
or manage care for themselves.
home Care
Various types of at-home care, both medical and non-medical, that allow seniors to remain in their place of residence rather than having to travel back and forth or be admitted to a medical facility. A cost-effective alternative to hospital stays or
Skilled Nursing facilities.
senior Day Care
Facilities that provide for the needs of seniors during daytime hours only. Services typically include meals, social interaction, arts/crafts/entertainment, and
stretching/gentle exercise. Centers often accommodate seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Day care allows family to go to work or a much needed rest.
hospice Care
End of life care for the terminally ill, usually via visits in the home or facility of residence. Focus lies with pain management, comfort, and emotional
support for the individual and family.
Care management
Care managers examine their clients’ needs and make recommendations regarding Home Care providers, the best type of housing for the individual, and
other aspects of care that can be daunting for a senior or their family. These recommendations are orchestrated into a comprehensive plan of care.
* Heading color corresponds to the section in which listings and advertisers may be found.
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3. Don’t update:HeathLedgerneverupdatedhiswillwiththebirthofhisdaughter,leadingtochaosandfamilymembersfightingthroughthepress.MichaelCrichtonisanotherexample.Updatesneedtobemadewithlifeeventssuchasdivorce,remarriage,pregnanciesandbirths,etc.
4. Take shortcuts:PrincessDiuseda“letterofwishes”toleavepersonaleffectstohergodchildreninsteadofspecifyingherwishesinawillortrust.
5. Forgetting to tell your loved ones where your estate planning documents are located:OlympianFloJo’soriginalwillcouldn’tbelocatedandherprobateestatetookover4yearstoclose.
6. Failing to finish what you start:MichaelJacksoncreatedatrust,butneverfullyfundedit,defeatingaprimarypurposeofhavingatrust.Thismadeitmucheasierforhisfamilytofightinprobatecourt…andmadethefeudpublic.
7. Making verbal promises:MarlonBrando’shousekeeperallegedthathemadeoralpromisesofahomeandcontinuedemploymenttoher,whichledtotwoseparatelawsuitsafterBrando’sdeath.
8. Procrastinating:SonnyBonopassedawayattheageof62withoutevenasimplewillinplace.Thisleadtomanycomplications,includingasecretlovechildwhosurfacedandwantedapieceofBono’sestate.
9. Leaving your intent unclear:WhitneyHouston’sfathernamedWhitneyasabeneficiaryonalargelifeinsurancepolicy,butitwasunclearifhewantedWhitneytokeepthemoneyortorepaymoneyowedbyWhitney’sstep-mother.Thisconfusionledtoatwo-yearcourtbattlewhichisstillongoing!
10.Choosing an untrustworthy executor or trustee:DorisDukechoseanunsavorytrustee–herbutler–tomanagerheronebilliondollarfoundation.Whenheusedassetsforhimself,itleadtoanexpensivefightincourtthatdearlycostthecharitiesDukewantedtobenefit.
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Caregiver ResourcesAgingcare.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-594-3202 www.agingcare.comA website and online forum for people caring for their aging parents, allowing caregivers to communicate with each other, post questions, get answers from elder care experts and caregivers, as well as access news, information and products related to caregiving.
Area Agency on Aging – Information and Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-9240Harris County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 (800) 213-8471Houston Galveston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 (800) 437-7396Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828Walker County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 295-6151Information, referral assistance, and supplemental services are available.
Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.caregiving.comA support system for caregivers with a monthly newsletter, tips on how to deal with the stresses of caregiving, and online support groups.
Children of Aging Parents . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 227-7294 www.caps4caregivers.orgInformation and referral. Quarterly newsletter available with a reasonable membership fee.
LiveOn Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.liveonnetwork.comAn easy-to-use website offering a wide array of unique, helpful products that can be purchased and shipped with the click of a button.
The Eldercare Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.govAssistance service is designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local and national support resources for aging Americans.
National Alliance for Caregiving . . . . . . www.caregiving.org
National Family Caregiver Association . (800) 896-3650 www.thefamilycaregiver.orgInformation and support for individuals who provide care for others at any state of their lives or with any disease or disability.
Caregiver TrainingArea Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-9240Harris County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 (800) 213-8471Houston Galveston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 (800) 437-7396
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The Houston Council on Alcohol and Drugs – Houston, Wellderly Program . . . . . . . . . . (713) 942-4100 (877) 777-8829Caregiver training pertaining to alcohol and medication issues is available.
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital . (281) 929-4199 www.memorialhermann.orgMemorial Hermann Southeast Hospital’s family care-giving classes help families provide the best care possible for a loved one at home. Streamlined one-hour classes, developed by the American Red Cross, will help you enhance your caregiving skills and provide the best care possible for your love one.
Sheltering Arms Senior Services of the Bay Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 282-6079 www.shelteringarms.orgProvides resources as well as training opportunities for caregivers.
Caregiver InformationAnd Thou Shalt Honor: The Caregiver’s Companion . . . . . . . . www.andthoushalthonor.orgBetter Business Bureau (to report fraud/scams) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-341-6141Caring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-658-8898 www.caringinfo.org Children of Aging Parents (CAPS) . . . . . 1-800-227-7294 www.caps4caregivers.orgElder Law Handbook — Houston Bar Association . . . . . . . . . 713-759-1133ElderCare Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ec-online.netFamily Caregiver Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . www.caregiver.orgFamily Caregivers Online . . . . . . . . . . . . www.familycaregiversonline.netFamily Caregiving 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.familycaregiving101.orgHouston Gerontological Society . . . . . . . www.houstongerontologicalsociety.orgNational Caregivers Library . . . . . . . . . . www.caregiverslibrary.orgNational Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-424-9046 www.benefitscheckup.orgNational Institute on Aging Info. Ctr. . . . 1-800-222-2225English and Spanish caregiving pubs . . www.niapublications.orgNational Women’s Health Info. Ctr. . . . . 1-800-994-9662 www.4woman.gov/faq/caregiver.htmSeniors-Site.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.seniors-site.comThe USAA Educational Foundation . . . . . www.usaaedfoundation.org
Caregiving Education and Support ServicesCouncil for Health Education/Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-747-1542Free training classes.Gateway to Care – Caregiver Health Promotion . . . . . . . . . . 713-783-4616 www.gatewaytocare.orgProgram offers seminars to groups of organizations and caregivers about issues facing the caregiver such as burnout and stress management techniques and elder mistreatment. Ask for their Caregiver Health Promotion Educator.
The Seniors Place Memory Care Day Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-552-0420 www.seniorsplace.orgHelps seniors with early-stage memory loss and their caregivers by offering them programs and support groups. They also will set up family conferences to discuss their progress at home and at the Center.
Well Spouse Association . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-838-0879 www.wellspouse.orgOffers emotional support through its local support groups, newsletter and round-robin letter chains.
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Because life can be fragileVITAS provides a gentle touch.
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® has been taking care of Texasfamilies since 1984. VITAS offers expert pain and symptommanagement, and so much more.
• Compassionate care that comes to the home• 24 hour Intensive Comfort CareSM when needed at home • 24 hour access to clinical experts through Telecare• Emotional and spiritual support• Services now available in Conroe and Magnolia
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When patients need care beyond what can be provided at home, VITAS’ new inpatient hospice unit in
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For information call 713.663.4900For admissions call 713.663.7777 • VITAS.com/Texas
End-of-Life Planning
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898www.nhpco.org
Caring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.caringinfo.orgProvides hospice care information; Connects consumers with hospice programs. Furnishes state specific Advance Directive/Power of Attorney forms.
Funerals, Burial and Cremation
Department of Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 827-1000www.va.govThese services are free to veterans, spouses and their dependents. Please call for benefits and assistance regarding burial and death.
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It’s important that you communicate your desires about how you
want to be treated in your final days through documents that will help your family make decisions about your care, based on clearly expressed wishes. If you do not have an Advanced Directive in place to let your family and medical personnel know your wishes, consider contacting an Elder Law Attorney to get one. Copies of an Advanced Directive Form can be found on the Internet as well.
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Funeral Consumer’s Alliance (800) 765-0107 (713) 526-4267 www.funerals.org A non-profit organization that tracks legislation dealing with death and funeral issues, advocating for consumers who have problems with funeral providers. Assistance in pre-planning and finding a reasonably priced Funeral.
Galveston County Social Services (281) 316-8733 Indigent burial and cremation services for North Galveston county.
Harris County Indigent Burial Program (713) 696-1952 Bereavement counselors assist low-income families by providing the names of funeral homes that will work with them on low-cost funeral arrangements.
Samaritan Ministries (281) 589-8936 (800) 383-5334 Grief training, resources and support for anyone dealing with grief and bereavement issues. Support and resources regarding the planning of funerals, plot or cemetery arrangements and funeral homes are available to families who have lost a loved one.
Federal Trade Commission (877) 382-4357
Texas Department of Banking (prepaid funerals) (877) 276-5554 www.banking.state.tx.us
Texas Funeral Service Commission (512) 936-2474 Funeral Home Complaints
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 internment. A copy can be obtained at: www.tlsc.org/hotline.html, or contact the Legal Hotline for Texans at: (800) 622-2520.
PROCEDURE WHEN THERE ARE NO WRITTEN DIRECTIONS
Unless a decedent has left directions in writing for the disposition of the decedent’s remains as provided in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument signed and acknowledged by such person, the following persons, in the priority listed, have the right to control the disposition, including cremation, of the decedent’s remains, have a duty to inter the remains, and are liable for the reasonable cost of interment:
1). the person designated in a written instrument signed by the decedent;
2). the decedent’s surviving spouse;
3). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult children;
4). either one of the decedent’s surviving parents;
5). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult siblings or;
6). any adult person in the next degree of kinship in the order named by law to inherit the estate of the decedent.
A person listed in above has the right, duty, and liability provided by that subsection only if there is no person in a priority listed before the person. If there is no person with the duty to inter and:
1). an inquest is held, the person conducting the inquest shall inter the remains, and;
2). an inquest is not held, the county in which the death occurred shall inter the remains. Any dispute among any of the
persons listed concerning their right to control the disposition, including cremation, of a decedent’s remains shall be resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction.
TO REPORT THE DEATH OF A SOCIAL SECURITy BENEFICIARy
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 death benefit of $255 is paid to a surviving spouse or eligible child.
Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov
Donor ProgramsIf you are considering donating an organ here are some resources to assist you.
Baylor College of Medicine (whole body) (713) 798-3858
Blood Center (713) 790-1200 (800) 355-7427
Health Resources and Services Administration – Organ and Tissue Donation (301) 443-7577
LifeGift (713) 523-4438 (800) 633-6562 www.lifegift.org Volunteers educate the public through speaking engagements on organ donation.
The Living Bank (713) 528-2971 (800) 528-2971 www.livingbank.org Registry and referral service for committing tissues, bones, or vital organs to transplantation or research. Once organs or tissues are removed, the body is returned to the family.
Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas at Baylor College of Medicine (713) 798-5500
National Kidney Foundation Donor Family Council (800) 622-9010
National Marrow Donor Program (800) 526-7809 www.marrow.org Write or call for information on how to become a bone-marrow donor.
Southwest Transplant Donor Services (800) 201-0527 (409) 762-7255
TX. Dept. of Health Anatomical Gift Education Program (800) 222-3986 www.dshs.state.txu.us/agep
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) (800) 292-9548
DONATION OF A BODy
If you wish to donate for medical research, contact the nearest medical school.
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Vital RecordsBIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATESTexas Bureau of Vital Statistics (888) 963-7111www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/
Local Registrars:Brazoria County (County Clerk, Main Office) (979) 864-1355 111 E. Locust St., Ste. 200, Angleton, TX 77515 Houston Area (281) 756-1355
Fort Bend County (County Clerk) (281) 341-8685 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469
Galveston County (Health District) (409) 938-7221 4700 Broadway, Ste C100, Galveston, TX 77551
Montgomery County (County Clerk) (936) 539-7885 210 W. Davis (Hwy 105), Conroe, Texas 77301
Walker County (County Clerk) (936) 436-4922 1100 University Ave., Ste 201, Huntsville, TX 77340
Harris County (713) 794-9070 8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054
Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics (713) 247-1686
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.
Fees charged for copies of birth and death certificates by the different county offices may vary slightly – contact your local office about cost for copies of Birth and Death Certificates. 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. It is recommended that you get at least twelve copies of the certificate and notify anyone with whom the deceased had an account.
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 (for regular mail or walk-in service) range from $22–$30. This fee is non-refundable for records that are not located. Additional fees will apply for faxing and overnight services.
Deceased Identity TheftTo 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.
• 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.
• To remove the deceased name from direct marketing lists, register as Deceased: Do-Not-Contact Web site: www.dma-consumers.org/consumerassistance.html
Grief CounselingGrief counseling can be provided by professionally trained individuals or self-help support groups. Many churches now have grief support ministries.
AseraCare Hospice (888) 646-8696Compassionate Care Hospice (713) 667-3247Dignity Memorial Providers, Grief Materials (713) 862-9622Hospice Compassus (281) 316-7777InnerWisdom Counseling Center (713) 592-9292Memorial Hermann Hospice (281) 784-7520Silverado Hospice (888) 328-6640
PHASES OF GRIEFThe death of a loved one shakes the very foundation of your life. Grief has four distinct phases:
1). Shock and numbness
2). Yearning and searching: Survivors
experience separation anxiety and cannot accept loss.
3). Disorganization and despair: Family members feel depressed and find it difficult to plan for the future or concentrate and focus on anything.
4). Reorganization
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPSAseraCare Hospice (888) 646-8696Barton House/Alzheimer’s Association – Sugar Land (281) 313-2500
Compassionate Care Hospice (713) 667-3247The Compassionate Friends (a self-help support group) (877) 969-0010Chapelwood United Methodist Grief Support (713) 465-3467Compassion and Choices (End-Of-Life support) (800) 247-7421Grace Presbyterian Grief Support (713) 781-7615Hospice Care Team (Brazoria & Galveston Co.) (409) 938-0070Life After Loss (American Cancer Society) (713) 266-2877Lifeline – Support/Social Support Group for widows/widowers (281) 497-2663L.I.F.T. – Social Support Group for widows/widowers – Dignity Memorial (713) 862-9622Memorial Drive Presbyterian Grief Support (713) 782-1710Memorial Drive United Methodist Grief Support (713) 468-8356Regency Hospice (281) 316-7777St. Cecilia Grief Support (713) 465-3414Samaritan Ministry (also has a support group for caregivers of the sick) (281) 589-8936San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Baytown, Garth Campus (281) 420-8811Silverado Hospice (888) 328-6640Additional adult bereavement resources can be found at: www.compassionandchoices.org www.griefnet.org www.groww.org www.widownet.org
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How Does Hospice Work?• Hospice care is for any person who has a life-threatening or terminal illness. 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. All hospices consider the patient and family together as the unit of 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, hospitals and prisons.
• Typically, a family member serves as the primary caregiver and, when appropriate, helps make decisions for the terminally ill individual. 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.
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, with loved ones nearby 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 most 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.
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Houston 281-277-1151Houston North 832-252-9403
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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
• Nursing care
• Medical equipment (like wheelchairs or walkers)
• Medical supplies (like bandages and catheters)
• Drugs for symptom control and pain relief
• Short-term care in the hospital, including respite and inpatient for pain and symptom management
• Home health aide and homemaker services
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Social work services
• 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.
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 will be cared for in a Medicare-approved facility, such as a hospice residential facility, hospital, or nursing home.
The Medicare Hospice Benefit Does Not Cover the Following:
Treatment intended to cure your terminal illness –As a hospice patient, you will receive comfort care to help manage symptoms related to your illness. Comfort care includes medications for symptom control and pain relief, physical care, counseling, and other hospice services. Medications not directly related to your hospice diagnosis are not covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
Hospice . . . . . . . . . . Continued Hospice team 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. The Hospice uses medicine, equipment, and supplies to make you as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Under the hospice benefit, Medicare won’t pay for treatment to cure your illness. You should talk with your doctor if you are thinking about potential treatment to cure your illness. 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.
Care from another provider that is the same care that you are getting from your hospice –All care that you receive for your illness must be given by your hospice team. You can’t get the same type of care from a different provider unless you change your hospice provider.
Nursing Home Room and Board –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.
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.
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hospice ProgramHospice 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. Below is a list of questions you should consider when looking for 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?
• What does the hospice volunteer do?
• 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?
For information and referral, or to locate a Medicare-approved hospice in your area, call:
Hospice Link: 1-800-331-1620National Hospice and Palliative Care Helpline: 1-800-658-8898 or www.nhpco.org
Medicare Helpline: 1-800-633-4227 • 1-877-486-2048 TTYTexas and New Mexico Hospice Organization: 1-800-580-9270
Caring Connections – a great website explaining Hospice: www.caringinfo.org
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ANGLETON IPH Hospice Care 1�� E Hospital Dr (�7�) ���-�1�1 n
BAYTOWN Faith Community Hospice �7�1 Garth Rd Ste H (��1) ���-0�1� n
Harbor Hospice House 111� W Baker Rd Ste B (��1) ��7-��00
Hospice Compassus 1�10 James Bowie (��1) ��7-��00 n
BELLAIrE A-Care Home Health Services ��0� West Loop S Ste �70 (71�) ���-����
Houston Solari Hospice Care ��00 W Loop South Ste ��0 (71�) ���-71�0 n
CLEArLAkE Vitas Healthcare of Texas 1���� Egret Bay Blvd Ste ��0 (��1) ���-��01 ns
CONrOE American Hospice ��07 W Davis St Ste 100 (���) ���-0���
Aseracare Hospice 1���1 1-�� S Ste 1�0 (��1) ���-0��1 n
Lighthouse Hospice of Conroe �00 Riverpointe Dr Ste �00 (���) ��0-77�7 n
Odyssey Healthcare of Conroe 100 I-�� N Ste �00 (���) 7��-7707 n
New Century Hospice of Piney Woods 111�� I-�� South Ste 170 (���) ���-��0�
Odyssey Healthcare of Conroe ��� I-�� N (���) ���-1�00 n
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 1���0 I-�� South (71�) ���-��00
hOUsTON Advanced Care Hospice 17�00 Saturn Ln Ste III (��1) �0�-����
Amed Community Hospice ���� Briarpark Dr (71�) �7�-0��0
American Hospice 11�00 Richmond Ave Ste 110 (71�) ���-���7 n
American Hospice ���� Burke Rd Ste 10�B (71�) ���-�00� n
Aseracare Hospice 1��� N Loop Ste �1� (71�) ���-���� n
Asperion Hospice of Houston 1770 St James PI Ste ��0 (71�) ��0-���� ns
Christus VNA Hospice & Palliative Care �01 Sawyer Ste 7�0 (71�) ��0-���� n
Compassionate Care Hospice of Houston �0�0 N Loop W Ste 1�0 (71�) ��7-���7 ns
East Harris County Hospice Services LLC 1�1� Holland Ave Ste � (71�) ��0-��00 n
Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care �70� Bissonnet St Ste ��00W (71�) �1�-���0 n
Excellent Homecare Provider Services �77� SW Freeway Ste �0� (71�) 7�0-�7��
Faith Hospice ���� Bissonnet St (71�) �71-����
Grace Hospice of Texas ��0 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 101 (��1) ���-��00 ns
Group Care Hospice 1�1�1 Richmond Ave Ste �1� (��1) ���-�7�� n
Gulf Coast Hospice of Houston ���� W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste ��� (71�) 77�-�700 n
Heart to Heart Hospice of Houston 1���� Gulf Freeway Ste �00 (71�) ���-�100
Heart to Heart Hospice of Houston �00 N Sam Houston Pkwy Ste �10 (71�) ���-��70
Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas 7�11 Regency Sq Blvd (71�) �7�-��00
Hospice Compassus 1770 St. James Place Ste ��0 (71�) ��0-����
Hospice Compassus 11��1 Richmond Ave (��1) ���-1���
Houston Hospice ��0� FM 1��0 W Ste 10� (��1) ��7-��1�
Houston Hospice 1�0� Holcombe Blvd (71�) ��7-7��� ns
Houston Hospice & Palliative Care 1��0 Dairy Ashford Ste ��0 (71�) ���-���1 n
Inter Active Hospice Services 10��0 Rockley Rd Ste 100-A (��1) ���-�000 n
Life’s Solutions Hospice Care ���� Westheimer Ste �00 (71�) ��1-�000 n
Memorial Hermann Hospice 1���� Air Center Blvd #�00 (��1) 7��-7��0
Odyssey Healthcare of Houston ���� S. Loop W Ste �10 (71�) ���-��00 n
Peaceful Tranquility 1�10 Blodgett (71�) ���-����
Resolutions Hospice ��0� Knight Rd (���) ���-�0�� ns
Samaritan Care Hospice 1770 St. James Place Ste ��0 (71�) ��0-���� ns
Silverado Hospice 1��10 Champions Forest Ste 1�0 (���) ���-���0 ns
Skyline Medical Services 1���� Laleu Ln (���) �7�-0��1
VistaCare 7�07 North Freeway (71�) ���-�000
VistaCare Family Hospice 701 N Post Oak Rd Ste 101 (71�) ��0-17�� ns
Vitas Healthcare of Texas ���� Loop Central Dr Ste ��0 (71�) ���-7777 n
Vitas Healthcare of Texas ���� FM 1��0 Ste ��0 (��1) ���-���1
kATY Resolutions Hospice �17�0 Kingsland Blvd Ste �0� (��1) �7�-���0
kINGWOOD Health Solutions Hospice ��07 Kings Crossing Blvd Ste �1�C (��1) ��1-071�
LAkE JACksON Helping Hands & Hearts Hospice �1� Plantation Dr (�7�) ��7-�77� n
Hospice Care Team 107 W. Way St Ste �� (�7�) ��7-�0��
LEAGUE CITY Hospice Compassus 1100 Gulf Frwy Ste 1�� (��1) �1�-7777 n
OrANGE Southeast Texas Hospice �1� W Cherry (�0�) ���-0��� n
PAsADENA Amed Community Hospice �00� Vista (71�) ��7-��00 n
rIChmOND Kristel Healthcare Services �01 S �th St (��1) ���-��00
sUGAr LAND New Century Hospice ���1 Town Center Blvd S (��1) �77-11�1
New Century Hospice 1��1� Southwest Freeway Ste �0� (��1) �77-11�1
New Century Hospice One Sugar Creek Center Blvd. Ste ��0 (��1) �77-11�1
Promed Home Health Services 1��1� Southwest Freeway (��1) ��7-��00
TEXAs CITY Amed Community Hospice ��01 Emmett F Lowry Expwy Ste B (�0�) ���-01�� n
Hospice Care Team 170� Amburn Rd Ste C (�00) ���-�7�� n
TOmBALL Lighthouse Hospice 1�011 Park Dr Ste �01 (��1) ��0-77�7 n
Sunset Hospice 1��0 Rudel (��1) ��0-7�00
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Events & DatesInterfaith’s Senior Services 2011
Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Interfaith of The Woodlands offers many ways for individuals and families to be involved and volunteer their time to help others. To inquire about ongoing volunteer opportunities (V), please contact Andrea at 832.615.8221 or [email protected]. To participate in any events (E) below, please contact Interfaith’s Senior Services at 281.367.1230.
February 6 Senior Grocery Delivery (E) (V)
March 5 Serving Our Seniors “SOS” Day of Service (E) (V)
April 9 Interfaith and Interfaith Carepartners® Caregiver Conference (V)
September 12 Financial Peace University class @ TWUMC (Interfaith Sponsors) (E)
September 24 Senior Community Games @ McCullough Jr. High (E) (V)
October 15 “SOS” Day of Service (E) (V)
October 24 Holiday Enrollment Begins for Seniors (E)
December 3 Food Bagging Day (V)
December 10 Wrap A Thon (V)
December 12-16 Senior Gift Delivery & Holiday Parties (V)
Grocery Delivery (Tanglebrush Villa, Harvestwood, Tamarac Pines, and
Copperwood) (E) (V): February 16, March 16, April 13, May 18, June 15, July 20,
August 17, September 14, October 19, November 16, December 14
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The ALS Association, Greater HoustonChapter supports patients, families,and caregivers in 32 counties in SE Texas:
Services Include:
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s Individuals with Alzheimers/Memory Disorders currently accepted
6 Individuals with Alzheimers/Dementia accepted in early stages only
n Only Individuals with HIV currently accepted
All listed facilities provide transportation and serve breakfast and lunch.
Greater Houston Area
CLEVELANDLiberty Dayton Community Day Center Activity #� 6�0� Hanson Road Cleveland, TX 77��7 (���) ���-����
Wakefield Adult Day Care Center s�1� S. San JacintoCleveland, TX 77��7 (��1) ���-��7�
hOUsTONA and M Senior Village Inc 6��17 Anderson Rd Houston, TX 770�� (71�) ���-7�17
Adult Town Daycare ���0 S. Wayside Dr Houston, TX 770�7 (71�) ���-��00
All About Seniors Adult Day Care ��00 W ��th St Ste C-�� Houston, TX 770�� (71�) �1�-����
Amazing Place 6�71� JoanelHouston, TX 770�7 (71�) ���-0��0
Bering Care Center Adult Day Care n1��� Hawthorne Houston, TX 7700� (71�) ��0-7070
Caring Place Adult Day Care Center 6�717 Stuebner Airline Ste �1� Houston, TX 770�1 (71�) ���-�0�1
Corporate Senior (Chinese seniors only)
���0 Clairwood Houston, TX 770�� (71�) 777-�1��
Daybreak Adult Day Care Center s�000 SW Freeway, #�00Houston, TX 7707� (71�) �70-07��
Elite Medserve Inc s��0� Almeda Genoa Houston, TX 7707� (71�) ��7-�000
Garden Oaks Adult Activity Center 6�0� W ��th Street Houston, TX 7701� (71�) ���-1�1�
Johnson & Johnson Activities Inc. s��00 Town Plaza Suite 100Houston, TX 770�� (71�) 7��-�0�0
Liberty Island Adult Day Care Center �00� Boone RoadHouston, TX 770�� (��1) ��0-0000
Love & Joy Rehab Adult Center s11��� Cullen Ste BHouston, TX 770�7 (71�) 7��-��00
Nixon Adult Day Center s�71� LynnfieldHouston, TX 7701� (71�) ���-�700
Northline Adult Day Care Center s��10 North Freeway Bldg LHouston, TX 770�� (71�) ���-1��0
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Old Yale Adult Day Center 6��1� Old YaleHouston, TX 7701� (71�) ���-�100
Pinnacle Adult Center Inc s���1 Dixie DriveHouston, TX 770�1 (71�) ��0-0�1�
Secure Day Activity and Health Care Facility s�00� BlodgettHouston, TX 7700� (71�) �07-1��� Sheltering Arms Day Care Center s���� Aberdeen WayHouston, TX 770�� (71�) ��7-���0
South Texas Adult Day Activity Center s�011 Telephone RoadHouston, TX 770�7 (71�) ���-��00
Sunnyside Adult Day Care ���� Almeda RdHouston, TX 770�� (71�) 7��-7�70
Sunshine Community Center Chinese/
��01 Westline Dr. Vietnamese
Houston, TX 770�� (71�) ���-����
The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation ���0 W. DallasHouston, TX 7701� (71�) ���-��0�
The Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston ��0� West DallasHouston, TX 7701� (71�) ��7-���1
kINGWOODSarah Care s���7� Highway �� NorthKingwood, TX 77��� (��1) ��1-7000
LIBErTYLiberty Dayton Community Day Activity 61�01 Grand AvenueLiberty, TX 77�7� (���) ���-����
rOsENBErGCaring People, LTD 6�1� Frost StreetRosenberg, TX 77�71 (��1) ���-��11
sPrING Odyssey TLC Adult Day Ctr s1��0� Strack DriveSpring, TX 77�7� (��1) �70-��00
sTAFFOrDIt’s Heaven, LLC s1��0 Texas Parkway, Ste HStafford, TX 77�77 (��1) �0�-��00
The Caring Circle Adult Daycare at Sugar Creek Plaza s��� Dulles Ave. Suite #DStafford, TX 77�77 (���) 7�1-1���
TEXAs CITYGalveston County Day Care Center 6�1�0 Texas AvenueTexas City, TX 77��0 (�0�) ���-��1�
TOmBALLThe Heritage at Tomball Adult Day Care s1��1 Graham DrTomball, TX 77�7� (��1) �01-��00
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ALVIN Alvin Senior Center �0� W. Sealy (��1) ���-��77 n
ANGLETON Classic Care Adult Daycare �0� N Downing, Suite B (�7�) ���-0��0
BACLIFF Bacliff Community Center ��0� 11th Street (��1) �1�-���� n
BAYTOWN Baytown Senior Citizens Center �10� Main Street (��1) ��0-�7�� n
JD Walker Community Centers 7�1� Wade Road (��1) ���-���1 n
Senior Citizens Nutrition Center ��00 N Main (��1) ��7-�1�� n
BELLAIrE Senior Adult Services 700� S. Rice Avenue (71�) ���-���0
BrIDGE CITY Bridge City Senior Center 101 Park Side Drive (�0�) 7��-777�
ChANNELVIEW Precinct � Community Center 1�00� Lorenzo Street (��1) ��7-1�10
CLEAr LAkE Clear Lake City Community Association 1��11 Diana Lane (��1) ���-0��0 n
CONrOE Friendship Recreation Center 1�0� Callahan Avenue (���) 7��-���� n s
DEEr PArk EM Maxwell Adult Center 1�01 Center Street (��1) �7�-7�7� n
DICkINsON Dickinson Senior Center �71� Hwy. � (��1) ���-�0�1 n
FrEsNO Mustang Community Center ���1 FM ��1 Road (��1) ��1-077� n
FrIENDsWOOD Friendswood Senior Center �1� Morningside (��1) ���-���1 n
GALVEsTON Galveston County Senior Citizens Program ��01 Avenue L. (�0�) 770-���� n
Libby’s Place ��0� ��rd Street (�0�) 7�1-���� n
GrOVEs Groves Senior Citizens ���� W. Washington (�0�) ���-10�� n
hOUsTON Acres Home Multi-Service Center �71� W. Montgomery Road (71�) ���-�1�� n
Barbara Jordan ��00 Winfield Road (71�) ��0-1��7
Bay Area Senior Center 1�00 Bay Area Boulevard (��1) ���-�07� n
Beall Village ���� N. McGregor (71�) 7�7-���� n
Corporate Senior Center ���0 Clarewood Drive (71�) 777-�1�� n
Denver Harbor Senior Center ��0� Market (71�) �7�-���� n
Deussen Senior Center 1��0� Sonnier Street (��1) ���-�10� s
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hOUsTON – Continued Doss Community Center ��00 Frick Road (��1) ���-��0�
Golden Age Hobby House ��0� Winbern (71�) ���-���1
Finnigan Center ��00 Providence Street (71�) �7�-7���
Hardy Senior Center 11�01 W. Hardy (��1) ��0-�77�
Hertitage Hall Senior Citizens Center 10�� Oates Road (71�) �7�-���7 n
Hobbe House Senior Program �0�0 Winbern Street (71�) ���-���1 n
Independence Heights Community Center �0� E. ��th Street (71�) ��7-0�7�
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston ��17 Montrose Boulevard (71�) ��0-���0 n
James Driver Community Center 10�1� 1/� Bently (��1) ���-7��0
Jewish Community Center ��01 South Braeswood Boulevard (71�) 7��-��00 n
Julia Hester House �0�0 Solo (71�) �7�-���� n
JW Peavy Senior Center ��1� Market (71�) ���-���7 n
Leon Grayson Community Center 1���� Corpus Christi (71�) ���-���0 n
Lincoln Senior Center �7� Grenshaw Street (��1) ���-1�17
Magnolia 70�7 Capitol (71�) ���-���0 n
May Community Center �100 Wolf Road (��1) ���-��7� n
Harbach-Ripley Neighborhood Center ���� Northdale Street (71�) ��1-���1 n
Neighborhood Inc.West End Senior Center 170 Heights Boulevard (71�) �0�-10�7 n
North Central Senior Program �71� Clark Road (71�) ���-�1�7 n
Pilgram Community Center �11� Blodgett Street (71�) ���-070� n
Riley Chambers Community Center �0� 1/� Magnolia (��1) ���-�71� n
Ripley House Senior Center ��10 Navigation (71�) �1�-��00
Senior Citizens Center ��00 Campbell Street (71�) ���-7��� n
Sunnyside Community Center ��0� Belfort (71�) 7��-�0�1
Sunnyside Multi-purpose Center ��0� Wilmington Street Ste. 1�� (71�) 7��-0��� n
Tom Bass Community Center 1�10� Cullen Boulevard (71�) 7��-�717 n
Tracy Gee Community Center ���� Westcenter Drive (71�) ���-�1��
Tri-Community Senior Center ���� Clinton (71�) �71-��17 n
Wesley Community Center 1�10 Lee (71�) ���-�1�1 n
Greater Houston AreahUmBLE Borderville YWCA Senior Center 1��01 Hightower Lane (��1) �1�-��0� n
Humble Area Activity Center 1�01 S. Houston Avenue (��1) ��0-7��� n
kATY Woodlands Park Recreation Center ��� Danover (��1) ��1-��1� n
LA mArQUE Johnson Community Center �10� FM �1� (�0�) ���-�1�� n
LA POrTE Senior Service Center 1��� S. Broadway (��1) �70-���7 n
LIBErTY Senior Citizens Center �000 Panther Lane (���) ���-7��� n
LUmBErTON Lumberton Senior Citizens Center 1�0 E. Chance Road (�0�) 7��-���0 n
mAGNOLIA Magnolia Community Building/Friendship Ctr �1��� Industrial Park Lane (��1) ���-���� n s
mONTGOmErY Friendship Center 10� Liberty St., @FM 1�� (���) ��7-���� n s
NEDErLAND Mid County Senior Center �1� Boston Avenue (�0�) 7�7-���0 n
NEEDVILLE Needville Senior Center �01� Church Street (�7�) 7��-�000 n
NEW CANEY Friendship Center A.V. Sallas County Park �1�7� McClesky Road (��1) ���-1���
PAsADENA Harris County Community Center 7��0 Spencer Highway (��1) �7�-���� s
Madison Jobe Senior Center 1700 E. Thomas Street (71�) �77-017�
The Salvation Army �7�� Cherrybrook Lane (71�) �7�-00�0 n
POrT ArThUr Port Arthur Senior Citizens Center 1�0� �th Avenue (�0�) ���-�10� n
sANTA FE Santa Fe Senior Center ��0� Peck Street (�0�) ���-���� n
sEABrOOk Bay Area Community Centers �00� E. Nasa Parkway (��1) ���-����
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sTAFFOrD Tri-Cities Senior Center 10��� Greenbough Drive (��1) ��1-1��7
sUGAr LAND Sugar Land Senior Center �00 Matlage Way (��1) �7�-����
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DISABLED PARKING PERMITS – To obtain a parking permit:• Harris County 713-368-2153• Montgomery County 936-539-7896 • Walker County 936-436-4950• Q&A on Disabled Parking Permits and Permit Applications for download www.dot.state.tx.us(select SERVICES, then select VEHICLE REGISTRATION)
DRIVING CLASSES• Memorial Hermann 713-222-2273• AARP Online Driving Course – designed as a refresher course where you can learn the effects of aging and driving and how to adjust your driving.www.aarp.org• AARP 55 Alive Safe Driving Classes 888-227-7669www.aarp.org/driveCall the hotline or access the website for the dates and locations of the classes in your area.
AAA FOUNDATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETYwww.aaafoundation.org • www.SeniorDrivers.orgSafety and concentration tips; Information for caregivers on “Giving Up Keys”
DRIVERS LICENSINGConroe2 Hilbig Street, Conroe, TX 77301 936-442-2810Houston4545 Dacoma, Houston, TX 77092-8613 713-683-0541 10503 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070-4407 281-890-5440Houston Vantage Parkway East 15403 Vantage Pkwy E Ste 300, Houston, TX 77032 281-449-2685
Houston Tidwell 8825 Tidwell, Houston, TX 77078-3300 713-633-9872Humble 7710 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX 77338-5801 281-446-3391Huntsville501 IH45 Rt 10, Huntsville 77320 936-295-1578License Renewal and Identification CardsTexas Department of Public Safety 281-517-1200 713-683-0541 www.txdps.state.tx.us
DRIVING INFORMATION AND RESOURCESAuto Safety Hotline 888-327-4236 www.nhtsa.dot.gov This Hotline takes complaints and provides callers with information on automobile safety recalls, crash test results, fuel economy ratings, and other consumer information related to operating and maintaining a vehicle.
Disability – Adapted Vehicle Modification Resources/Tax ExemptionFreedom Wheels, Inc 713-864-1460
Declining Driving Skills – How to Limit or Stop Unsafe DriversAARP 888-227-7669 www.aarp.org/drive DriveWell Program An educational seminar developed by American Society on Aging and the Safety Administration to promote older driver safety and mobility in the local community. 713-858-0552
EMERGENCY MOTORIST ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) Free assistance to motorists stranded on major freeways inside Houston city limits due to overheating, flat tires, or dry gas tanks. 713-225-5627
Patron Emergency Assistance Team (PEAT) Free assistance to motorists stranded due to overheating/flat tires/dry gas tanks on the Houston area toll ways. 713-222-7328
Safe Clear Program Dispatches a registered wrecker to assist stranded motorists on major freeways within Houston city limits; changing flat tire or towing to nearest gas station within five miles is free. 713-884-3131Air Check Texas Repair and Replacement Assistance Program provides financial assistance for low-income vehicle owners whose vehicles have failed the emission test. Houston/Galveston Area Council 832-681-2527 www.hgac.com/HGAC/Programs
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CAsE mANAGEmENT – NONPrOFIT/GOVErNmENT AGENCIEsCase managers assist senior adults. After an assessment is done, the areas of concern are fully identified. The case manager then helps arrange for services and finds resources.Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Texas Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �1�-1���Asia American Family Services (mental health) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Catholic Charities of Diocese of Galveston-Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��11 www.catholiccharities.orgFamily Services of Greater Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��1-����Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More . . . . . . . (��1) ���-�1�� (Includes Waller County)Fort Bend Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-7�00Gulf Coast Community Services Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�700Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-�001Houston/Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-��00Harris County Social Services Senior Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7�00Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��7-1��0Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00Jewish Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-����Lighthouse of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-���1 (for the blind and visually impaired)Montrose Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-00�7 Gay & Lesbian – limited grant funding availableThe Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) 7��-���� www.tfc-seniorservices.org
DENTAL sErVICEsLow-Cost or Sliding-Scale Dental CareBering Dental Clinic (HIV positive only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7���Dental Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���0El Centro — Eastwood Clinic (per capita income: $�,���) . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����
Good Neighbor Health Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���0Greater Houston Dental Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��1-���7 Refers seniors to dentists who offer patients 65+ discounted services.Harris County Hospital District Dental Appointment Center . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� (Gold Card only)Harris County Hospital District Dental Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7�7-0�7� (Current clients)Lyndon B. Johnson Oral Surgery Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(71�) ���-�0�0Pasadena Community Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-0�10San Jose Clinic (must be screened for eligibility) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��11Second Mile (Fort Bend County) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��1-�1�� Free dental care, including dentures, by appointment (must qualify)UT Dental Branch Emergency Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �00-���� Arrive by 7:15 a.m.; closed Thurs., $60 cashUT Dental Branch Medically Complex Patient Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �00-���� Clients who are handicapped, geriatric, or chronically illUT Dental School Patient Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �00-�000 www.db.uth.tmc.edu • discounted services – 1/3 cost
DIsABILITIEsInformation and Referral for Those with DisabilitiesAdvocacy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-7��1 Provides advocacy and legal services for the disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ��0-0��1Brazoria County Center for Independent Living V/TTY . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-70�0Fort Bend County Center for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��0-��1�Harris County Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Counselors (71�) 7��-�001 (�00) �1�-��71Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7�00 Provides services for the disabled including employment, case management, transportation, financial assistance, and referral assistance.Houston Center for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-���1 TTY (71�) �7�-�70�Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office . . (71�) ��7-�0�1Pedestrian Accessibility Review (PAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-�0�1 Provides sidewalks, curb cuts, and traffic signal installation for disabled persons without a safe path of travel.The Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�1�) ���-�7�� www.blvd.com Online resource directory of products and services for the physically challengedDisability-Adapted Vehicle Modification ResourcesDisabled Parking Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�1�� www.dot.state.tx.us 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.Freedom Wheels, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-1��0Great American Scooter Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-0���
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SRG LISTINGS Information You Can UseDIsABILITIEs – ContinuedHandicaps Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) 7��-����National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-0��7Housing for the DisabledMayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office . . (71�) ��7-�0�1National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ��1-1��1 Can provide a list of member apartment complexes www.accessibleapartments.orgNational Apartment Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (70�) �1�-�1�1 Serves the rental housing needs of the public • www.naahq.org/naacThe Salvation Army William Booth Garden Apartments . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�1�� For elderly, disabled and handicapped persons. Residents live independently, but benefit from lower rents. MUST be 62 or older. www.SalvationArmyHouston.orgU.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 71�-�1�� www.hud.gov/apps/section8 List of subsidized apartments in greater Houston areaIn-Home Services, Medication, Medical Equipment, and SuppliesProject Mend, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) �0�-���� 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. • www.projectmend.orgTexas DADS In-Home and Family Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�0�� Assistance with the cost of medication, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, home modifications, METROLift tickets for doctor’s visits, and attendant
DONATIONsBloodBlood Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7�0-1�00Computers and EquipmentTechs & Trainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7177 www.techsandtrainers.org • refurbish computers for seniors/disabledEyeglassesThe Lions Eye Bank of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-����FoodCommunity Family Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��1�Houston Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�700Montgomery County Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-��11Target Hunger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Hearing AidsHear Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���7Hear-Say . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���7 Office hours are by appointment onlyMedical EquipmentProject Mend, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) �0�-���� www.projectmend.org • Accepts and reconditions donations of medical equipment
Organ/Tissue/BrainLifegift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����
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ELDEr ABUsEIf you suspect Elder Abuse, contact your local County Attorney’s Office.Texas Adult Protection Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-��00Report Elder Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_ProtectionRCC (Resource Crisis Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) 7��-1��1Financial Exploitation - To receive help because of financial abuseFamily and Protective Services Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-��00 www.txabusehotline.orgTexas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� At times, consumer advocates can help seniors (�00) ��1-0�0� resolve local, financial exploitation problems • www.oag.state.tx.us11 News Defenders: (fax only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-10�� e-mail: [email protected] Home AbuseAbuse.com – nursing home reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.abuse.comLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �00-���1
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Matthew �� at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(71�) 7�7-7101Montgomery County Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-��11Salvation Army (Harris County) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-0���St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7�1-����Wesley Community Center (City of Houston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�1�1
hEArING/DEAF sErVICEsAdaptive Aids and Programs for the Deaf and Hard of HearingAlley Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���1Career and Recovery Resources, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-7000 TTY (71�) 7��-70�7Communication Axess Ability Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �07-117�Hearing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-��1� V/TTY (��1) ���-��17Houston Grand Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-0�00 Request the Infrared Listening SystemHouston Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-1�1� www.hpl.lib.tx.us TDD (���) ���-1��� The Access Center offers full library services to the hearing-impaired. Through the use of adaptive technology, patrons access the library’s catalogue, databases, and the Internet. The eBook Center allows customers to download electronic books, including bestsellers and research information. You must apply for a Power Card to access this service.International Hearing Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ��1-���7Nightingale Adult Day Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��1-1���Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�1�) �07-���0 TTY (�1�) �07-���1“Open-Captioned” Video Lending Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ��7-��1� www.cfv.org TTY (�00) ��7-��1� The National Association of the Deaf Captioned Media Program has a free video lending program for registered Level 2 members (“open-captioned” video delivered to your home).Sign Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��7� www.signshares.com Specialized Telecommunications “STAP” Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V/TTY (71�) �07-117� Eligible Texans may receive a voucher that can be exchanged for specialized telephone equipment at no chargeTexas Hearing and Service Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�77) ���-���7Wortham Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-1���Free, Low-cost, or Sliding Scale Hearing Exams and Hearing AidsDepartment of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7��0 (Division for Blind Services) www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/index.shtmlHarris County Hospital District Appointment Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Hear Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���7Hear-Say . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���7University of Houston Speech and Hearing Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-����Medicaid Hearing Exams (Texas HHSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-����
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hOmE rEPAIrs - LOW INCOmEOrganizations: General AssistanceBrazoria County Community Action Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-����City of Houston Emergency Repair Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00Eldercare Locator (Magnolia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) �77-111�Faith in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�7�0Fort Bend Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) �1�-��77 www.fbcorps.orgHarris County Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-�000 Septic systems/water wellsHarris County Public Health Lead Paint Control Program . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� Housing Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-�0�� www.hrc.hctx.net Houston Galveston Area Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-��00Humble Area Assistance Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-���� [email protected] ext. ��0Interfaith Care Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����
Interfaith Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��7-1��0Program for Human Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) ���-01��Rebuilding Together – Houston Volunteer Home Repair Program (exterior only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��11Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers (Southwest only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 77�-�1�1West University Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� (W. University residents only)RoofsCity of Houston Emergency Repair Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00Fort Bend Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) �1�-��77 www.fbcorps.orgSafety Modifications for Independent Living Simple modification to your bathroom, kitchen, or other home areas, such as grab bars, handrails, wheelchair ramps, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms can reduce home accidents.Gulf Coast Community Services Safety and Security Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�700 Inspects homes for safety and security hazards, installs wheelchair ramps, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Replaces entry doors and broken windows.Fort Bend Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) �1�-��77 www.fbcorps.orgIn-Home and Family Support Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�0��WeatherizationBrazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-1100Sheltering Arms Weatherization Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-1��� Energy efficiency measures include caulking, weather stripping, insulation and assessment of appliances.
hOUsING AssIsTANCEAid to Families (Harris County only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-0��7 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent PaymentCommunity Development Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-1710 Low Income HousingAssociated Catholic Charities – Galveston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) 7��-�0�� www.catholiccharities.org • Rent AssistanceBaytown Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ��7-���� Section 8 Voucher ProgramBrazoria County Community Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-���� Low Income HousingBrazoria County Housing Agency and Welfare Department . . . . . . (��1) 7��-1��7 Low-income housing placement, rental assistance and help with utility bills for Brazoria county residents. Brazoria County Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-1��7 Low Income HousingFort Bend Social Services (Fort Bend only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-7�00 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent PaymentFt. Bend Coalition for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��0-��1� www.coalitionforbarrierfreeliving.com Info & referral, peer support, care coordination, advocacy, and training
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SRG LISTINGS Information You Can UsehOUsING AssIsTANCE – Continued Ft. Bend County Community Development Block Grants . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��1-��10 Deferred loans for housing rehab/repairGalveston Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�0�) 7��-1�00 Section 8 Voucher ProgramGulf Coast Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�700 Foreclosure counseling; Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent PaymentHarris County Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-�100 Section 8 Voucher ProgramHarris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7�00 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent PaymentHousing Authority of City of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��0-0�00 Section 8 Voucher Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��0-0�00 HUD Housing Counseling and Information and Referral Service (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���7La Marque Aid and Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) ���-7��� Rent AssistanceMontgomery County Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-���� Section 8 Voucher ProgramPasadena Public Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-����Salvation Army Social Services (Harris County only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-0��� Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent PaymentSalvation Army Evangeline Booth Gardens Apartments . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��0-1��� Preserve and enhance the dignity and independence of the elderly, to provide them with safe, affordable housing, and to enrich their overall quality of life.Texas City/La Marque Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�0�) ���-�011 Section 8 Voucher ProgramU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development . . . . . . . . . . . .(71�) 71�-�1�� www.hud.gov/apps/section8 (HUD)Windsor Village Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��1-�7��
LEGAL AssIsTANCEAdvanced Directives for Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ��0-1�00 ext 1��1Advocacy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-7��1 No charge for the disabled (�00) ��0-0��1AIDS Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-07�� ext. 1�1 HIV positive onlyConsejos Legales (Houston Bar Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-11��Family Law Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�00) 777-���7 Domestic abuse, family law onlyFort Bend Lawyers Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-001� Wills for Low-Income SeniorsHarris County Area Agency on Aging Benefits Counselors . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-�001 Counselors provide advice on benefits; for other (�00) �1�-��71 legal matters, may be referred to a legal service provider.Houston Bar Association Elder Law Committee/Volunteer Lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-11�� Wills for Low-Income Seniors
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Legal Advice Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-07�� Monthly; low-income; Harris Co. only free, bilingual; 8:30 a.m. 4:30, Harris County residents, low-incomeLegal Hotline for Texans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���0 www.tlsc.org/hotline.htmlLegalLine – Houston Bar Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-11��Lone Star Legal Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-0077 Harris, Montgomery Co.; 9 a.m. – noon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) 7��-����NAACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�77) NAACP-��National Senior Citizens Law Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) ���-��7� www.nsclc.orgSoutheast Texas Legal Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7��� Low-income, HIV onlyTexas Legal Services Center and Pro Bono Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�1�) 7�0-���� www.TexasLawHelp.orgUniversity of Houston Clinical Legal Aid Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-�0��
mEAL AssIsTANCEFood PantriesTo find the nearest Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �11 Statewide search for food assistanceAlvin Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-��71Alvin Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-����Bear Creek Assistance Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-001�Brazosport Cares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-1���East Ft. Bend Human Needs Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��1-100�Fair Haven United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��7�Helping Hands – Ft Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-��0�Houston Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�700Love Feast Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�71�Montgomery County Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-���� www.montgomerycountyfoodbank.comSt. Thomas Social Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-����Meals on Wheels/Vouchers/Meal ProgramsActionS, Inc. of Brazoria County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-�1��Bay Area Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-���� Baytown Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��7-�1��Bear Creek Ministries Senior Baskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-001�Chambers County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) ��7-���� ext. ���7City of La Porte Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) �70-���7City of South Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-7700City Wide Club Food Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-���� Provides vouchers onlyColorado County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) 7��-��0�Community Family Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��1�DSHS Food Stamp Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7�7-�000
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Society of St. Vincent De Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7�1-����South Union Church of Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7�7-���0St. Bernadette Christian Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-0��7St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-00��St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church – Nassau Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-��0�Target Hunger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) 7��-����West Columbia Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-����Wharton County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-���0YWCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����
mEDICATIONs & mEDICAL rEsOUrCEsCommunity Programs That Assist With MedicationsCommunity Medicaid/STAR+PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) 77�-1�1�Harris County Hospital District — Gold Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��0�HCHD Quentin Mease Geriatric Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-�700In-Home and Family Support Program — Texas DADS . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�0��MHMHRA of Harris County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �70-7000Emergency Medication AssistanceFort Bend County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-7�00Free Medicine Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-���� www.freemedicinefoundation.com • apply for free prescription medications. Gulf Coast Community Services Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�700Harris County Social Services Prescription Medicine Aid Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7�00 Assists low-income Harris County seniors (60+) and the disabled.Montgomery County Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-��11Flu ShotsHarris County Public Health and Environmental Services . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�000 www.harriscountyhealth.comHCHD Health Dept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Kroger Pharmacies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ��1-�1�1 www.kroger.com • See their ad in this publication for a pharmacy locationTroubleshooters Mobile Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-���7Medical Assistance(AARP) Pharmacy Services Benefits Check Up RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-��77 www.benefitscheckup.org Access public and private programs for prescription drug savings.Brazoria County Indigent Healthcare Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) 7��-1��� Medical and prescription assistance for qualifying persons.Brazosport Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-1��0 Prescription Assistance, Mon–Wed-Fri, 9AM–1PMHarris County Hospital Gold Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��0� Financial AssistancePardee Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-1��� Assistance with Cancer Medications
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Glaxo/SmithKline Bridges to Access Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) 7��-����Glaxo/SmithKline Commitment to Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-���1Graceway Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-0���HUMIRA Medicare Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-��7�Ligand Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�77) ���-����Merck Patient Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) 7�7-��00 www.merck.comMerck/Schering Plough Patient Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�00) ��7-7�0�National Organization for Rare Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-��7� www.rarediseases.orgNovartis Patient Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�00) �77-���� www.pharma.us.novartis.comPfizer, Inc (Connection to Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) 707-���0Pharmion Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(���) 7��-7���Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ��0-�0��Purdue Pharma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) 7��-7��� www.purduepharma.comRapAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�77) �7�-7���Roche Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���� Patient Assistance Program • www.rocheusa.comSchering-Plough Corp (Commitment to Care Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ��1-71�7Serono Laboratories, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�77) ��7-����Solvay Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-��1�Takeda Pharmaceutical North America, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ��0-�1�� www.tpna.comUpsher-Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-����Venofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-771�Vistakon Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) �1�-��7�Watson Pharmaceutical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-�7��Wyeth Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-����Web Sites for Medication Information or ServicesiPing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.iping.com A wakeup & medications reminder serviceNeedy Meds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.needymeds.comPartnership for Prescription Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) �77-���� www.pparx.orgPharmaceutical Medication Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.druginfonet.comPharmaceutical Medication Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.benefitscheckup.orgRx Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxassist.orgRx Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.rxhope.comRx Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.rxoutreach.com
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SRG LISTINGS Information You Can UsesAFETY PrOGrAmsRUOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-��70 Alvin Police DepartmentRUOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-1��1 Danbury residents only (�7�) ���-0�1�RUOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��1-�70� Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department (Fort Bend residents)
sENIOr ADVOCACYNursing Home Ombudsman Advocates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �00-���1University of Texas Health Sciences Center on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-��0� www.son.uth.tmc.edu/coa/default.htm • Long-term care ombudsman program
sENIOr FrAUDAttorney General of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-�011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml (71�) ���-���� Senior Protection ProgramsBBB Education Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(71�) ��1-�1�1
www.bbb.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00 Silver Sleuths are volunteers over the age of 55 working in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau to combat schemes targeting older adults. Sleuths are trained to monitor and identify fraudulent schemes and scams in their neighborhoods and report them to the Better Business Bureau for review.
Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�00) ��7-��77Texas State Securities Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�1�) �0�-��00
www.ssb.state.tx.us • www.TexasInvestorEd.org (investor education) (���) ���-000� Provides free and confidential background checks on registered investment advisors and brokers. TSSB is the regulatory and enforcement agency for the investment securities market in Texas. also provides investor education and awareness.
sENIOr rEFErrALsThese organizations will assist in helping find services.Actions Inc. of Brazoria County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-�1��Alliance for Multicultural Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 77�-�700American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00American Society on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�00) ��7-�7��Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��11Chambers County Senior Citizens Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) ��7-����Chinese Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �71-�100Coalition for the Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-7�1�Colorado Valley Transit Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�7�) 7��-���1 Colorado County ColumbusCrime Victim Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-����Crisis Hotline (Spanish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�0��Crisis Intervention of Houston (Hotline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����DAYA, Inc (South Asian Community) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��1-7���
Elder Care Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) �77-111� www.eldercare.govEpilepsy Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�00) ���-1000Federal Information Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-����Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much more . . . . . . . (��1) ���-�1�� Fort Bend and Waller CountyGalveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services . . . . . .(�0�) 770-���1Galveston County Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�0�) 770-���1 Galveston CountyGulf Coast Community Services Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�700Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-�001 (�00) �1�-��71Helping One Another, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-�1�� Austin CountyHospice Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���� www.nhpco.orgHouston Area Women’s Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�1�1Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-��00 www.h-gac.comInterfaith Ministries for Greater Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00Jewish Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-����Korean Senior Citizens Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Liberty County Project on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-7��� Galveston CountyLupus Foundation/Texas Gulf Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-01��Montgomery Council on Aging — Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) 7��-����Retired American Persons Senior Citizen Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) ���-��77 Texas CitySt. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-7701 www.SLEHC.orgUnited Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �11Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 77�-�1�1 Southwest AreaWharton County Jr. College Senior Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-���0 Wharton County
sTATE & NATIONAL rEsOUrCEsAttorney General of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-�011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml • Senior Protection ProgramsAttorney General of Texas – Houston Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Food & Drug Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-���� www.fda.gov Reports safety warnings and recalls for products regulated by the FDA. Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���7 www.medicare.gov (�00) ���-���0
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SRG LISTINGS Information You Can UsesTATE & NATIONAL rEsOUrCEs – Continued Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�00) ��7-��77National Active and Retired Federal Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-��7� www.narfehouston.orgNational Alliance for Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�01) 71�-���� www.caregiving.orgNational DO NOT CALL Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(���) ���-1��� www.ftc.govNational Institute on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�01) ���-17�� www.nia.nih.govNational Senior Citizens Law Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) ���-��7� www.nsclc.orgSocial Security Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) 77�-1�1� www.socialsecurity.govTexas Adult Protection Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-��00 www.dfps.state.tx.us/adult_protection • Report Elder AbuseTexas Commission for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� www.dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired (�00) ���-�11�Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���0 www.dads.state.tx.us • Find and compare Texas Living Facilities; file complaintsTexas Health and Human Services Commission Ombudsman Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-7�0� Provides direct grant benefits to individuals with disabilities to purchase servicesTexas Health and Human Services Commission (DADS, DARS, DFPS, SHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) �00-���� www.hhsc.state.tx.us • Blind; rehab; disability; hearing servicesTexas Information and Referral Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �11 www.helpintexas.com Information and referral specialists direct callers to Texas community resources.Texas Poison Center Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�00) ���-1��� www.poisoncontrol.orgThe Work Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-��00 www.theworksource.org • Helps individuals find jobs
sUPPOrT GrOUPs/OrGANIzATIONsAARP – Texas State Office in Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(���) ���-���1 www.aarp.org • Senior Advocacy Group; tax return assistanceAl-Anon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7��7Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00 www.aahouston.orgALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��7� www.alsa-houston.orgAlzheimer’s Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00 www.alz.org • Texas Chapter: www.alztex.orgAmerican Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��77 www.cancer.org
American Contract Bridge League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�01) ���-���� www.acbl.orgAmerican Diabetes Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �77-770� www.diabetes.orgAmerican Lung Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� www.texaslung.orgAmerican Geriatrics Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�1�) �0�-1�1� www.americangeriatrics.orgArthritis Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-7�00 www.arthritis.orgAmerican Heart Association – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �10-�000 www.americanheart.orgAsian American Family Services (mental health) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� www.aafstexas.orgCanCare (individual cancer support) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��1-00��Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-����Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �00-11�1 www.dbsahouston.orgDiabetes Support Group Memorial Hermann Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�000Diabetes Support Group OakBend Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��1-��0�Epilepsy Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-���� www.efset.orgFibromyalgia Association of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-01�0Foster Grandparents Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-���7Houston Area Parkinson Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-711� www.hapsonline.orgHouston Aphasia Recovery Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ���-7�7-�0�� www.harctx.orgHoustonHospice Grief/Bereavement Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �77-71��InnerWisdom Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Kidney Failure Support/Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Lifeline – Support/Social Group for Widows and Widowers . . . . . . .(��1) ��7-���� Monthly meeting and regular weekend activitiesL.I.F.T. – Social Support Group for Widows/Widowers – Dignity Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Lupus Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-01��MDA ALS – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���1Memorial Hermann Stroke Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��7� www.memorialhermann.org/locations/katyrehab/Mended Hearts (heart disease support) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-�1�0Mental Health Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�1�1 www.mhahouston.orgMS Lifeline/MS Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�77) ��7-���� www.mslifelines.comMultiple Sclerosis Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���7 www.nationalmssociety.org (�00) ���-���7
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TrANsPOrTATIONGeneral TransportationAcute Care EMS, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) �7�-���� (�00) ���-71��American Red Cross – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00 www.houstonredcross.orgAMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(71�) 7��-11�� or (�77) ���-���0 www.amr.net • Transport Services; Bed-ridden clients with doctor’s ordersBrazos Transit Scheduling Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) �7�-00�� Curb-to curb service throughout Montgomery County Appts. taken up to 4 pm, previous day & up to 7 days in advance www.btd.orgChristian Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-���� West Columbia residents only; transport services; telephone reassuranceColorado and Wharton Counties – WCJC Senior Program . . . . . . . .(�00) ��1-���� Ambulatory only ext. ���0Colorado Valley Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-10�� Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Galveston, Waller, and Wharton CountiesConnect Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���0 Transport Services: M–W–F – UTMB in Galveston; T – Th – Medical Center in Houston. Call for fare prices.Fort Bend County Public Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-��0�Gulf Coast Community. Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�7�� Cost: $7.40/income limits: $1,020.84 indiv./ $1,375.00 coupleHCCTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7��� Harris County residents, elderly/disabled, wheelchair accessible, Low fee/vouchers;Medical and General TransportationHERO-Helping Elderly Residents Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� Medical and General Transportation, Mon–Wed 9–4, Thur 9–12Interfaith Caring Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) ��7-�1�� Santa Fe and HitchcockInterfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��7-1��0Loving Kindness, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-���� Humble, Kingwood, Atascosita; ambulatory onlyMedtrans America (Fees apply) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7�1-0���Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�000 www.ridemetro.org TTY (71�) 7��-���� Offers fare discounts on fixed route bus service to seniors, the disabled, and Medicare cardholders. $1.50; over age 70 – freeMETROLift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-011� provides pre-scheduled, shared ride, curb-to-curb (71�) ���-�71� transportation by van or sedan for persons with disabilities.METROLift Subsidy Program – MSP – Yellow Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-0�0� (Subsidized Taxi) is for METROLift patrons who need last-minute transportation by taxicab.Precinct�gether, Inc. Voucher Transportation Program (��+ clients/Harris County Precinct �) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-�01�Montgomery County – Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) 7��-���� For elderly and disabled ext. ��
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SRG LISTINGS Information You Can UseTrANsPOrTATION – ContinuedSenior Wheels (��+ only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-��7�Southwest – VICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 77�-�1�1 Ambulatory/SW only; parking and toll fees chargedThe Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) 7��-���� www.tfc-seniorservices.orgWest University Seniors Services/Recreational Center . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� Seniors and disabled; fee involved, non-residents add 50 centsMedical TransportAcres Homes area – Texas Community Transitional Center . . . . . . (���) ���-���0 Medical transportationAmerican Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��00 www.houstonredcross.org • Houston medical transportationAmerican Red Cross–Baytown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-1�00 Medical transportationCancer Patients – American Cancer Society Road to Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-��77Cancer Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�77) ��7-1�1� Volunteers transport patients to treatment; volunteers neededFort Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-���0Medical Transportation Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-1��� www.ss.hctx.net (71�) �7�-��1� Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The service is only for clients who reside outside of the cities of Houston, Baytown, or Pasadena. To be eligible, you must have a low to moderate income and be a resident of Harris County, and either elderly, or disabled, or an ESRD patient.HERO – Helping Elderly Residents Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� Medical and General TransportationLeague City and Clear Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-�0�� Medical TransportationMedicaid Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�77) ���-�7�7 Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties for medical appointments between 6 a.m.-7 p.m., call 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, to schedule pick-upMedicaid Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�77) ���-�7�7 Transport ServicesPasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7000 Medical TransportationUTMB Cancer Patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�0�) ���-0��0 Transport Services Harris County Commissioners’ Group TransportationEach precinct has its own group policies for transportation use; call Commissioners’ Precinct Senior Adult Programs:Precinct 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-�717Precinct � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-�071Precinct � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-���0Precinct � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-�7��
Errand ServicesEAC Faithful Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� Provides food and clothing to low-income families/individuals in Harris CountyGulf Coast Com. Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�7�� Transportation to/from grocery store-nonprofit cost $7.40/income limits: $1,020.84 indiv./$1,375.00 coupleSAFE Program-Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-���� 65+ clients, living inside 610 LoopSenior Wheels (NAM) (��1) ���-��7�Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 77�-�1�1Long-Distance Medical TransportationAngel Flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�77) ��7-���� Must be ambulatory; 1000 mile limit; non-emergency; Non-profit/FreeLifeguard Aeromed Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���� For-Profit • www.lgaeromed.comTaxisBay Area Taxi companies:Baytown Senior Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��0-71�� Provides financial assistance to seniors; must qualify.Houston Area Taxi companies:Fiesta – Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-����Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-�700United . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-0000Yellow Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-1111 Houston ordinance cites 60+ should receive a 10 percent discount on all rides.Fort Bend Area Taxi companies:Crown Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��1-����Fort Bend Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) �0�-����SLL Transportation (Sugar Land) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ���-����
UTILITY AssIsTANCEAT&T/SBC Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-7��� www.sbc.com Physically handicapped or legally blind may qualify to be exempt from local Directory assistance chargesBrazoria County Welfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�7�) ���-1��7 Utilities AssistanceCatholic Charities-Guadalupe Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-���1Community Action Council of Galveston County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(�0�) 7��-7�7� Information and referral to local agencies offering emergency assistance. Utility assistance for Galveston county residents.Consolidated Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-���� Outside Harris CountyFort Bend County Social Services – Rosenberg (M–F, �–�) . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-7�00Fort Bend County Social Services – Missouri City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) �0�-�0�0Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7�00 Gas and electric assistanceHester House – Harris County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) �7�-��7�Lifeline Texas – Light up Texas Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-���7 Low income assistance with telephone and electricity
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VETErANs sErVICEsConroe VA Outpatient Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-�000Houston Vet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-���� Readjustment counseling services M–F: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Montgomery County Veterans Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (���) ���-7��� www.mctx.org/veteranTexas State Veterans Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(���) 7�1-���0 http://glo.state.tx.us/vlb/vethomes/temple.html (�00) ���-���7 Housing for elderly veteransTexas Veterans Coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(��1) ���-�7�0 www.texasveteranscoalition.comVeterans Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7�1-1�1� www.houston.med.va.govVeterans Administration Community Based Outreach Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) �10-�001 Galveston and Texas CityVeterans Services – Fort Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (��1) ��1-���0
VIsIONEyeglassesThe Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-����Vision ResourcesDARS – Division for Blind Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ���-7��0 www.dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-�11�Department of Assistive and Rehab Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-�11�
EyeCare America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���7 www.eyecareamerica.org Provides medical eye care to individuals who might go withoutHermann Eye Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 70�-1777 Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scaleLighthouse of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) ��7-���1 www.houstonlighthouse.org • Information and ReferralOpthamalogist Referrals (+��) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (�00) ���-���7University of Houston Optometry Dept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (71�) 7��-�0�0 Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scale
WEBsITEsAgeNet Eldercare Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.agenet.comArea Code Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.whitepages.com/mapsAsk Noah About: Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/agingCaregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.strengthforcaring.comCarepathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.carepathways.comDementia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.adrc.wustl.edu/alzheimerDr. Koop’s Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.drkoop.comElder Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.elderweb.comElderCare Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ec-online.netFamilies USA – updates on national health care policy . . . . . www.familiesusa.orgFTC’s Identity Theft Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheftGulf Coast Blood Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.giveblood.orgHouston Senior Information Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.senior-inet.comIndependent Living Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.independentliving.comInternet Senior Success . . . . . . . . . .www.internetseniorsuccess.com/seniorsites.htmLive Well, Live Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.asaging.org/cdc/HealthWord.cfmMayoClinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.mayoclinic.comMedscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.medscape.comNational Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ncoa.orgNational Library of Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nlm.nih.gov/nlmhome.htmlReaserch your family tree . . . . . . . . . . . www.learnwebskills.com/family/intro.htmlRecipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.recipegoldmine.comSenior’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.premier.net/~gero/seniors.htmlSeniorNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.seniornet.orgSocial Security Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ssa.govTalking Book Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.texastalkingbooks.orgThird Age.Com – 701 Special Sites for Third Agers . . . . . . . . . . .www.thirdage.comU Compare Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ucomparehealthcare.comUTMB Stark Diabeties Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stark-diabetes.org/default.htmWorld Health Net Longevity, Life Expectancy, and Anti-Aging Meds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.worldhealth.net Write a Senior Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.writeseniors.com
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A Hug Away Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . (832) 321-5388 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A Senior Moment Massage . . . . . . . . (281) 852-3596 . . . . . . . . . . . 91Accessible Home Health Care . . . . . . (281) 859-3516 . . . . . . . . . . . 74Adaptive Driving Access . . . . . . . . . . (800) 869-0823 . . . . . . . . . . . 86Ainsley Courte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 374-8002 . . . . . . . . 42, 49Alpha Omega Home Health . . . . . . . (936) 447-2900 . . . . . . . . . . . 76AseraCare Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 646-8696 . . . . . . . . . . 104Assisting Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 540-7400 . . . . . . . . . . . 76Atria Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . 46, 49, 50Autumn Grove Cottage . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 220-0882 . . . . . . . . . . . 49Autumn Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 764-5324 . . . . . . . . 48, 50Cameo Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Cantex Senior Communities . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . .4-5, 28Carriage Inn/Village on the Park . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . 36, 40Chateau Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 884-3839 . . . . . . . . . . . 31Comfort Keepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Cypress Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 955-5557 . . . . . . . . . . . 48Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center . . . (281) 949-3987 . . . . . . . . . . . 82Denture Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 443-7777 . . . . . . . . . . . 90Diversicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . 28, 30Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Encompass Home Health . . . . . . . . . . (877) 670-3444 . . . . . . . . 69, 77Grace Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Grace Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 677-2901 . . . . . . . . . . . 31Guardian Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 481-2974 . . . . . . . . . . . 76Hayes and Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 880-3939 . . . . . . . . . . . 88HCR Manorcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . 25, 28, 30Hearthstone Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . 43, 50Hettig-Khan Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Holiday Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Home Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 398-3444 . . . . . . . . 74, 77Horizon Bay Retirement Living . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . 32–33, 39Hospice Compassus . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . 104Icon Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 883-5508 . . . . . . . . . . . 83InterActive Home Healthcare . . . . . . . (281) 892-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . 75InterActive Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 892-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 . . . . . . 106, 107Kindred Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Kingwood Pines Hospital . . . . . . . . . . (281) 358-1495 . . . . . . . . . . . 82Knightsbridge Apartments . . . . . . . . . . (832) 644-1284 . . . . . . . . . . . 34Kohnen Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 955-0131 . . . . . . . . . . . 88Kroger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Legend Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Medcare EMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 686-8502 . . . . . . . . . . . 87Medpsych . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 767-0656 . . . . . . . 66, 147Medtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 953-1234 . . . . . . . . . . . 85Mobility Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-4683 . . . . . . . . . . . 87New Century Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Oak Haven Apartment Homes . . . . . . (281) 363-4941 . . . . . . . . . . . 39One Ortho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 647-7720 . . . . . . . . . . . 84Park Plaza Hospital & Medical Center . (713) 527-5000 . . . . . . . . . . . 83Pros Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 955-9161 . . . . . . . . . . . 77Regent Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital . . . . . . . (936) 444-1700 . . . . . . . . . . . 80Sava Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . 24, 30Senior Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 277-2333 . . . . . . . . . . . 11Shirley Weber – SRES Realtor . . . . . . . (713) 569-1413 . . . . . . . . . . . 89Silver Hills Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . (936) 449-6717 . . . . . . . . . . . 45Silverado Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Synergy Homecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Texas Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 296-0365 . . . . . . . . . . . 79The Conservatory/Legend Retirement . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 35The Forum at The Woodlands . . . . . . . (281) 367-3170 . . . . . . . . . . . 39The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . 105The Grand Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 395-0555 . . . . . . . . . . . 38The Offices of Patrick J . Wehrly . . . . . . (866) 528-5760 . . . . . . . . . . . 88The Woodlands Healthcare Center . . . (281) 363-3535 . . . . . . . . . . . 26Triumph Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Ad Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Villa Toscana at Cypress Wood . . . . . (281) 315-1402 . . . . . . . . 27, 30Visiting Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 356-2827 . . . . . . . . . . . 73Vitas Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 663-4900 . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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