SETX Seniors 2018 Resource Guide

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We are looking forward to the Fall Port Arthur Senior Expo which will be on Wednesday, September 12th. This year’s event will be dramatically expanding the health fair portion of the event and will still include all of your favorites: BINGO, free classes, and the opportunity for a free breakfast or lunch.

We are also excited about the Jasper Senior Expo on Friday, November 16th. As you know, there are not a lot of big events for seniors in East Texas. You’ll love this one! This year’s theme is veteran appreciation.

Is there anything special you would like to see in upcoming articles for the senior community? Call or e-mail anytime.

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Southeast Texas Senior Expo is coming to Port Arthur.

Join us 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 12 at Central Mall for a special day for our 55+ community.

The FREE event will feature: • BINGO with great prizes • FREE breakfast and lunch available • Free health checks • Access to 20+ organizations that

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serve seniors • Local veteran groups • Games, activities, and entertainment • Use entrance doors between TJ Maxx and Bed Bath & Beyond Do you have questions about the Port Arthur Senior Expo? Call: (512) 5678068 or SETXSeniors@gmail.com.

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The following organizations would love for you to join them – and they’d be happy to answer any questions about how they support local senior citizens or to assist you with current needs.

The Asbestos Health Line is a wonderful resource for our Golden Triangle Senior Citizens.

Many Southeast Texas senior citizens

were exposed to asbestos on the job in industrial construction, shipyards, and in the petrochemical plants.

Have you or a loved one been suffering from health issues that you think could be related to on the job asbestos exposure?

Health issues caused by asbestos include: • Lung cancer

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• Mesothelioma • Asbestosis The Asbestos Health Line team will provide testing to see if your medical issues are in fact asbestos related.

They have helped a number of Southeast Texas senior citizens – and their families - receive financial compensation.

Are you ready to see if there is financial help available for you or for your family?

• (855) 397-3997 • AsbestosHealthLine.com • 8035 Eastex Freeway Suite B The Asbestos Health Line has helped Southeast Texas senior citizens who worked in local facilities with heavy asbestos exposure like: • Gulf Chemical • Goodyear • Mobil and Mobil Chemical • Evadale Paper Mill • DuPont Chemical • Chevron • Eastex Paper Mill • Texaco and Texaco Chemical • Humble • B.F. Goodrich • Firestone

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Wednesday, Sept. 12 Central Mall, Pt. Arthur

Between TJ Max & Bed Bath & Beyond

Free Event

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Games • Bingo • Prizes • $100 Cash Drawing

Health Screenings Support for Seniors

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Vendors, Call: (512) 567-8068

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• Shell Chemical • Unocal • Union 76 • Pure Oil • Humble • Exxon Mobil • Bethlehem Steel • Olin Mathieson • Magnolia Oil • East Texas Pulp and Paper • Atlantic Richfield / Arco • Jefferson Chemical • Neches Butane • Cameron Iron Works • PPG • Gulf States Utilities This is just a partial list. The best way to find out if you’ve been exposed is to get tested. Call The Asbestos Health Line today: (855) 397-3997.

Best Hospice Care of Texas offers a home town approach to hospice care for The Golden Triangle.

Many of our readers have questions about hospice – what it is, how it works, and who is eligible for hospice services.

For answers to your hospice questions, contact Courtney King: • 409.960.4403 • Courtney@HospiceBest.com Best Hospice Care of Texas would love to meet you in person. Visit with them at the Port Arthur Senior Expo.

They will even offer a free class to give information about hospice care and to answer your questions in detail.

Lumberton Family Funeral Home has earned a reputation for providing meaningful funeral services at a great value.

Did you know they are also leading experts in helping local seniors prearrange their funeral services? Most of us have been involved with putting together a funeral after the passing of a loved one. Too often, we don’t really know their wishes or how they intended for their funeral arrangements to be They have a dedicated care team fopaid. Sadly, this lack of planning and cused on helping their seniors get the documenting our wishes greatly adds to most out of every day.

Hospice is focused on helping our seniors spend their final time surrounded by family in their own home rather than in a hospital.

Administrator Jennifer Burch and her team have a special heart for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.

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our loved one’s stress level at the worst possible time. From a simple cremation to an elegant traditional burial, Lumberton Family Funeral Home can assist you with planning and ensuring your service is pre-paid. Your family will be comforted to know that every detail of your funeral will be carried out according to your instructions.

When you document your wishes, you can have almost anything at your service: a dove release, a bag piper, live jazz music, favorite flowers, your favorite hymns, or a special speaker.

Lumberton Family Funeral Home also helps ensure that local veterans receive full military honors at their services.

They also have a facility in East Texas, Forest Oaks Funeral Home.

Both facilities are known for serving home made appetizers, meals, and desserts at their local funeral receptions.

Visit with their team during the event with questions or for more information about making your plans. Are you ready to get started today?

Call Lumberton Family Funeral Home: (409) 751-0390 or visit their website: LumbertonFamily.com.

United Healthcare will be bringing a team to answer your questions about insurance options for seniors.

United Healthcare offers a wide range of insurance options for our Golden Triangle seniors.

Stop by their booth and get the information you need. Feel free to bring specific questions or even your current insurance so they can help you compare your current plan to others that might be a better fit for you. Chances are that

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United Healthcare can help you find a plan more suited to your needs, preferences, and even budget.

Do you have immediate questions about insurance for senior citizens? Visit United Healthcare online: UHC.com CapTel Outreach rep Selena Alvarez is very active throughout East Texas and the Golden Triangle.

She has helped hundreds of Southeast Texas senior citizens receive caption telephone services in their home.

Caption telephone services provide a live text feed of the conversation so you can read any parts of the conversation that were difficult to hear. For many seniors, this is a very important resource that truly improves relationships and quality of life.

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CapTel now can provide caption telephone services on a senior’s cell phone, computer, or tablet.

Would you like more information?

Visit with Selena Alvare and her team during the event.

Do you need information about caption telephone services today?

E-mail: Selena.Alvarez@oeius.org Guard Tech Pest Control Services has earned a reputation for keeping Golden Triangle homes and businesses bug and rodent free.

They can also assist you with other unwanted critters like possums, raccoons, snakes, wasps, honey bees, and even bats!

Their representative Joe Dougharty will be available during the health fair to answer questions or schedule pest control services. If you never want to see a bug or pest in your home, try their quarterly preventative pest control service – that is what we use.

Do you need pest control services right away? Call Joe Dougharty anytime: (409) 350-2417 or joe@guardtechpest. com.

Copeland Insurance Group will have experts on hand to assist seniors with a wide range of insurance options.

Many of our seniors are re-evaluating their insurance needs.

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As we age, our coverage needs change bia. Riceland Healthcare has Southeast and often we look for ways to save money. Texas’ only standup MRI at their location in Beaumont on 11th Street.

Could you use a nurse to assist with diabetes management, wound care, or IV medications?

Riceland’s Home Health service covers East Texas and the Golden Triangle.

Copeland Insurance’s experts can Their home health team can also assist help you with annuities, Medicare cov- with in home physical therapy, occupaerage, home insurance, auto insurance, tional therapy, and speech therapy.

Riceland Healthcare also has a dediand RV insurance.

If you have insurance questions, Co- cated hospice team that can help seniors peland Insurance Group will be on hand face the end comfortably in their own during the Port Arthur Senior Expo to homes rather than in a hospital. help you get answers.

Riceland Healthcare operates regional For immediate help, visit their website clinics across Southeast Texas in comCopelandGroupUSA.com. You can also munities like Winnie, Deweyville, Vidor, call them with questions at (903) 525- and Crystal Beach.

9369 The Riceland Healthcare Team will be Riceland Healthcare is looking for- at the Port Arthur Senior Expo to help ward to talking with you about their you discover ways Riceland Healthcare wide range of services for local seniors. can help YOU. Do you have immediate questions Are you uncomfortable with traditional MRI machines? They can be almost about home health, MRI and imaging impossible for people with claustropho- services, their regional clinics, or hos-

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pice services? Call Riceland Healthcare today: (409) 730-8054 or visit them online at RicelandHealthCare.com.

Humana Insurance offers a range of Medicare Advantage Plans for Golden Triangle senior citizens.

Would you like to know the difference between traditional Medicare and a Medicare Advantage Plan?

Southeast Texas Humana Liaison Jean Bertrand will be on-site to answer questions and to help you find the “just right” Medicare Advantage Plans for you.

Did you know Humana works extensively with the veteran community? Talk with Jean Bertrand to find out more.

Are you turning 65 now or do you have immediate questions about Medicare enrollment? Call Jean Bertrand

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at 409-392-8056 or e-mail her at jbertrand@humana.com.

Med Express Urgent Care provides quality medical care without waiting.

Urgent care helps you get quick medical care significantly cheaper than traditional or private ER visits.

Med Express can help you with: • X-rays • Cold and flu • Burns • Cuts and Scrapes

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• Lab work, IVs, EKGs • Heat Exhaustion • Bites and Stings • Immunizations and vaccines Are you a member of a tennis league or other organized sport? They can also assist you with sporting physicals for tennis, track, or your sports passion.

Med Express Urgent Care accepts most insurance plans.

They are open from 8am to 8pm for your convenience.

Would you like more information about Med Express Urgent Care?

Visit their website MedExpress.com.

You can also visit their Beaumont location at 3565 College Street in Beaumont or call them at (409) 813-8189.

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The Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Agency offers a wide range of services and activities for the East Texas and Golden Triangle. Their team will be at the Port Arthur Senior Expo to help you plug into your “just right” activities.

Opportunities include: • Gardening, including access to Texas Master Gardeners • Nutrition information • Marine science and education • Weight control • Masters of memory program • Alzheimer’s resources • Diabetes management • Caregiver support services • Financial management This is just a small introduction to the wide range of services and activities offered through the Texas A&M Agri-life Extension Agency.

Plan to spend some quality time with their team to learn more about how they can help you.

You can also visit them online: fch. tamu.edu The Beaumont office is located at 1225 Pearl Street in Beaumont.

You can reach them by phone: (409) 835-8461.

Clear Captions is coming to the Port Arthur Senior Expo to demonstrate their latest caption telephone technology for the Golden Triangle senior community.

Do you have trouble hearing phone conversations?

Whether you are missing out on calls from friends, family, or your job, not being able to hear well can be a BIG problem.

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be a tremendous help.

Did you know that now caption telephone service can be provided on your home phone, cell phone, computer, AND tablet?

That’s right, now caption telephone service can go everywhere you go and you can use it on all of your current devices.

Stop by the Clear Captions booth at the Port Arthur Health Fair to see how caption telephone service can help you.

Do you need help now? Visit Clear Captions Online at ClearCaptions.com.

Texan Plus Medicare Advantage Plans are customized to meet the needs of our Golden Triangle senior citizens. Have you looked into how Medicare Advantage Plans differ from traditional Medicare? You’ll love some of the special features they offer – enhanced prescrip-

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tion coverage, health club memberships, and a great deal more.

Texan Plus will have local Medicare enrollment specialists available at the Port Arthur Senior Expo to answer questions and to help you start the process of finding the “just right” Medicare Advantage Plan for you.

Did you know veterans can receive their VA benefits AND Medicare Advantage Plan services? It is true! For many Southeast Texas veterans, this lets them receive most of their medical care right here in Southeast Texas through their Medicare Advantage Plan. If they want to use their VA coverage for a major surgery or special treatment, they can still do that through the VA in Houston.

Do you have immediate questions about Medicare enrollment or about Medicare Advantage Plans? Call Texan

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Plus and their Southeast Texas Medicare experts: (409) 981-7300.

The Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group will be at the Port Arthur Senior Expo to fellowship with other veterans.

One of our most common reader questions is about preparing for our veterans to receive full military honors at their funerals.

That is the mission of the Southeast Texas Veteran Service Group.

Headquartered in Beaumont, Texas, the group was founded in 1988 by the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 348, in Orange, Texas and has since become an independent group. Since formation, the group has participated in excess of 4000 services for East Texas and Golden Triangle veterans – all at no charge.

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the family, knowing that their loved one has been appropriately honored.

Honors include members of each branch of service, a spokesperson who speaks of the services of the deceased while serving in the military, a three-volley rifle salute, the playing of Taps and the formal presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin.

“We pride ourselves in still being able to pay the final act of respect for our departed comrades and strive to bring a measure of solace to their families. We know and accept the fact in the end, like in the profession of arms, we can only count on each other.”

Are you a veteran living in East Texas or the Golden Triangle? Stop in and visit with the Southeast Texas Veteran Service Group during the Port Arthur Senior Expo.

Are you looking for a way to continue serving in the veteran community?

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Call the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group at (409) 365-3508 or (409) 718-8502.

You can also visit their website at SETVSG.com.

TOPS Clubs across Southeast Texas help people “Take Off Pounds Sensibly”.

Would you like to lose weight? Local TOPS Club members have lost 25, 50, even 100 pounds.

More importantly the TOPS Club approach helps members keep off the weight long-term!

How does it work?

You meet weekly with a group of people who also have weight loss goals. You weigh yourself weekly and share tips and encouragement.

Visit with local TOPS Club members

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at the Port Arthur Senior Expo.

Would you like to visit a TOPS Club near you? There are several in the Golden Triangle and throughout East Texas.

Find your local chapter at TOPSClub. org.

Miracle Ear has helped many Southeast Texans restore one of their precious five senses. Hearing loss is recognized by the medical community as a quality of life issue. If we cannot comfortably hear our spouse, children, clients, or friends it can have a tremendous impact on the way we live.

Miracle Ear will be bringing a team to the Port Arthur Senior Expo to talk with our seniors about solutions for restoring their ability to hear and improve overall quality of life.

Miracle Ear understands that listening

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can be as important as hearing. What are your concerns? What are your needs?

Your Miracle Ear representative will listen and help you find the hearing solution that is just right for your lifestyle.

Did you know that Miracle Ear will provide a free hearing test? Sometimes you are not sure if you really have a hearing problem at all or if you do, how severe it is. Miracle Ear can help you find out – for free.

If you decide to get a hearing aid with Miracle Ear, you get a lot for your money!

Purchasing hearing aids is an investment in your overall health and wellness.

When you can’t hear your loved ones, it absolutely affects your quality of life.

With Miracle-Ear, every set of hearing aids comes with a lifetime partnership to care for your hearing health.

Miracle Ear specialists believe the price of hearing aids should be transparent and include all the elements for

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which other healthcare companies, and even some of their competitors, typically charge. Included in the cost of your Miracle-Ear hearing aid is: • A lifetime of aftercare including fittings, cleanings, check-ups and an annual hearing evaluation • A 3-year limited* warranty • A 3-year loss and damage protection • No copays for the entire life of the device • Our full commitment and specialty warranty to guarantee you’ll love your hearing aids Miracle-Ear’s pricing includes everything- from office visits, fittings and after-care. Whether you’re looking for a cost-effective hearing aid, or top-of-theline options, Miracle-Ear brand hearing devices offers you flexibility in pricing and functionality. Learning what goes into Miracle Ear hearing aids can help you understand the cost of each device.

The Miracle Ear team is looking for-

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ward to meeting you.

If you need help before the Port Arthur Senior Expo, visit Miracle-Ear.com.

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble will be bringing a team to talk with you about how their approach to rehabilitation after an accident or illness can get you back home faster – often MUCH faster.

Their senior rehab teams can provide all of the services you need including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nursing.

Find out how Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital can benefit you or a loved one BEFORE you need them.

Their team is looking forward to talking with you in person at the Port Arthur Senior Expo.

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pass Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble right now?

Call, e-mail, or visit in person today: Phone Number: 281.446.6148 E-mail: Feedback_humble@healthsouth.com Visit in person: 19002 McKay Drive in Humble, TX 77338 Visiting Hours 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Monday through Sunday We are all looking forward to visiting with you at the Port Arthur Senior Expo on September 12th.

We appreciate all of the organizations who are coming out to find ways to help YOU. Don’t miss this great opportunity to enjoy entertainment, activities, and access to the resources that can enhance your quality of life.

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Veterans Service Group

Honoring Southeast Texas Veterans

Too often we hear about veterans not receiving the respect and honor they deserve.

Locally, the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group works very hard to ensure each veteran is properly recognized.

The group is made up of representatives from each of the service branches.

They have provided military honors at the funerals of over 4,000 local

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veterans.

It is a special feeling for our Golden Triangle veterans to know they are appreciated. It can be especially moving for the spouses, children, and grandchildren who are left behind.

Veteran burial honors include: • Participation by members of each branch of service • A spokesperson who highlight’s the veteran’s military accomplishments • A three-volley rifle salute Say, “I saw it in SETX Seniors Guide”

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Friday November 16, 2018 • 10 am-2 pm Wesley Center at First United Methodist Church

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FREE Event Free Classes BINGO Opportunity for free breakfast and lunch $100 Cash Giveaway (age 55+)

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• The playing of Taps • A formal presentation of the US flag to the veteran’s next of kin Members take personal and justifiable pride in their service and appearance including their military uniforms and the wearing of their awarded medals and military decorations.

The Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group also provides other services in the community: • Speaking to civic organizations, churches, senior groups, and schools • Presenting and receiving the colors at special events • Providing uniformed members for parade floats If you would like to schedule the Southeast Texas Veterans Service group for an event, be sure to contact them early. Their calendar fills

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quickly – and veteran funerals always receive the highest priority.

Are you a veteran who would like to help provide military honors at local funeral services? The Southeast Texas Veterans Service group would love to talk with you.

Do you have questions about the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group?

Visit with them at the Port Arthur Senior Expo: • Wednesday, September 12 • 10am – 2pm • Central Mall • Use the entry doors between TJ Maxx and Bed Bath and Beyond You can also get more information via: • Phone: (409) 365-3508 or (409) 718-8502 • Their website: SETVSG.com

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We also enjoy having them at our events.

Did you know local veteran groups receive free booths at our Southeast Texas Senior Expo Series events? If you are a member of a local VFW or American

Legion chapter, we would love for you to join us. For more information about reserving your booth, call (512) 567-8068 or SETXSeniors@ gmail.com.

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Jasper Senior Expo Friday November 16, 2018 The Jasper Senior Expo brings a wide range of organizations that serve seniors to the Wesley Center for a day of fun, education, and more.

Seniors 55+, their family members, and caregivers are encouraged to join us for this FREE event.

Do you have any areas of your life that you can use help with? Bring a list and Jasper Senior Expo volunteers will help match you with the “just right”

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organization to assist you.

• Jasper Senior Expo • Friday, November 16, 2018 • Wesley Center at First United Methodist Church in Jasper • 329 North Bowie Street in Jasper TX 75951 • 10am to 2pm Come out for a special day featuring: • Free health checks • BINGO with great prizes • Opportunity for a free breakfast and lunch • Live entertainment This year, there will be a veteran appreciation theme.

Our featured speaker is Dr. Joe Bates, a nationally recognized expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia. His presentation

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will give you tools to train your brain to prevent dementia or minimize its effects. This will be his only local appearance, so don’t miss it! He will also have a booth set up to answer your questions throughout the day.

There will be a wide range of organizations on hand looking to meet YOU including: The Asbestos Health Line specializes in supporting local seniors who have

health issues resulting from exposure to asbestos in the work place. Many local seniors were exposed to asbestos in paper mills, industrial construction, or in the petro-chemical plants.

The Asbestos Health Line can arrange testing to confirm that your health issues are the result of asbestos exposure.

They also help seniors receive financial compensation for themselves and their families.

Asbestos Health Line 8035 Eastex Freeway # B, Beaumont, TX 77708 (855) 397-3997 AsbestosHealthLine.com American Legion Post 78 in Jasper offers lakes area veterans the opportunity to plug into a community of support and belonging.

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Many veterans find it easier to open up to other veterans than even their own families. Have you been looking for a veteran organization to join?

Post 78 meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm – and you are invited to visit!

American Legion Post 78 in Jasper 611 State Street behind Cedar Tree Restaurant (by the Little League fields) 832-621-8984 txlegionpost78.org/ Facebook: American Legion Post 78 Jasper, TX United Health Care offers a wide range of insurance options for local seniors.

In addition to Medicare supplemental programs, they offer vision plans, dental plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and more.

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Are you frustrated by all of the time spent driving to doctor’s appointments and twiddling your thumbs in waiting rooms? United Healthcare now offers virtual visits that can treat some illnesses without having to leave the home. You can even use their virtual visits to talk with a doctor when you are visiting family out of town or when you are on vacation.

Do you have questions about insurance or special needs? Bring your questions – and get answers at the event.

UHC.com Captel Outreach representative Selena Alvarez will be at the event to talk with East Texas seniors about the advantages of having a caption telephone system.

Are you starting to have issues with fully understanding the whole phone conversation? Talk with Selena during the Jasper Senior Expo.

Selena will have display units available for you to see how they work. Usually at our events, she can even set up your install.

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Guard Tech Pest Management rep Joe Dougharty enjoys helping seniors maintain a pest free home.

Guard Tech also works with nursing homes, hospitals, and medical offices.

They have an environmentally safe “green” pest control system that is ideal for seniors with young grandchildren who visit often.

Guard Tech Pest Management 6550 Concord Rd, Beaumont, TX 77708 (409) 813-2290 GuardTechPest.com Forest Oaks Funeral Home in Jasper will be available to assist seniors with a wide range of services.

One of the most popular is helping to ensure our East Texas veterans receive military honors for their funeral servic-

es. Pre-planning for this can be of vital importance to help ensure our veterans are properly recognized.

Have you ever had to unexpectedly throw together a funeral after the passing of a loved one? Did you know for sure if they wanted to be buried or cremated? Did you know if they had funds set aside to pay for their services?

Pre-arranging a funeral ensures that our services our exactly as WE want them – the songs, the Bible verses, the speakers, all according to our wishes.

Is there a special meal you have shared with y our family? You can arrange for it to be served one last time.

Forest Oaks Funeral Home 601 West Gibson in Jasper (409) 384-6676 ForestOaksFuneralHome.com

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If you are from farther down in Southeast Texas, representatives from their other facility, Lumberton Family Funeral Home will be available.

LumbertonFamily.com East Texas Weight Loss has a reputation for helping our East Texas seniors safely lose weight and achieve better health.

Living at a healthy weight can reduce your chances of suffering from long term debilitating disease..

Studies show obesity is a causal factor in some of the worst preventable diseases; type 2 diabetes, asthma, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain, several types of cancers (colorectal, kidney, breast, endometrial, ovarian and pancreatic cancers) and major types of cardiovascular disease (hypertension, stroke, congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease).

Are you ready to get serious about living a healthier life?

East Texas Weight Loss 799 West Gibson Suite 700, Jasper, Texas 75951 409-384-7776 EastTexasWeightLoss.com facebook.com/easttexasweightloss Miracle Ear is a leader in assisting hearing impaired seniors improve our quality of life.

You might be okay continually turning up the TV or car radio, but no one likes not being able to hear questions or stories from our children, friends, and grandchildren.

Miracle Ear can provide free hearing tests. If you are suffering from hearing loss they can help you find the right solution including a wide range of hearing

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Miracle-Ear.com Timberidge Nursing & Rehabilitation in Jasper is a wonderful resource for East Texas seniors.

If you or a loved one need help recovering from an illness or injury, you can setup a short-term stay at Timberidge to help you get back up to speed and into your home. You will have access to their excellent team of nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and caregivers. Imagine, professional chefs creating all of your meals for you – wonderful!

Are you looking for a home away from home? Timberidge is also one of the region’s most popular senior living

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ASBESTOS HEALTH LINE Helping Seniors in the Golden Triangle

DO YOU HAVE HEALTH ISSUES YOU BELIEVE CAME FROM ASBESTOS EXPOSURE ON THE JOB?

Many Southeast Texas Seniors were affected in the workplace:

•Industrial Construction •Petrochemical Plants •Shipyards

Visit with the experts at the

ASBESTOS HEALTH LINE today to see if financial help is available for you and for your family.

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Timberidge is also a great option for people who are ready for a true nursing home with around the clock care available as well as skilled nurses and therapists.

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These include: • Physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy after an accident or operation • Help getting your strength back after an illness • Cardiac care

• Amputee rehabilitation including use of prosthetics • Diabetes support East Texas seniors value Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Hospital for having the latest in technology to help you feel better and return to home quickly.

Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Hospital 19002 McKay Drive in Humble TX (281) 446-6148 EncompassHealth.com This is just a partial list of the organizations that will be coming out for the Jasper Senior Expo.

We look forward to seeing you there: Friday, November 16th at the Wesley Center from 10am – 2pm.

Medical Home Health Services & Non-Medical Home Care Services Include: - Medication Reminders - In Home Physical and Occupational Therapy - Diabetes Management - Wound Care - Senior Companionship - Overnight Stays

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TOPS offers is the support of other members. You’ll really appreciate the encouragement they give you when you lose weight at weekly weigh-ins and the support they give you when you gain weight.

Weekly meetings can help you take an honest look at the changes you need to make, show you that true health isn’t a certain pants size or even a number on a scale, and help you appreciate who you are on the inside and the outside right now.

Have you been struggling with Have you ever lost weight and then weight loss? just put it all back on? Me too!

Are you ready to stop dieting and Part of the TOPS program is prostart making real changes? viding ongoing support AFTER you Local TOPS organizations can hit your weight loss goal. Many peohelp. ple who are successful in the TOPS Their motto is, “Taking Off program stay members for years Pounds Sensibly”. No crash diets.

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which helps them stay at their target meeting. It is not uncommon in local TOPS groups to have members who lost 50 or even 100 pounds and stayed with TOPS for ten years or more for help maintaining their new, healthier weight.

If you would like to see if TOPS is the right fit for you, visit a meeting near you.

Club Number: (TOPS TX 0832) For each group, the first meeting 5400 West Washington Street. time is the time the members start Conference Room weighing in prior to each meeting.

Groves, TX 77619-3629 The 2nd time is when the formal Friday: 8:15/9:00 AM club meeting begins.

You can visit a TOPS group for TOPS Spurger free. Joining is inexpensive. You can Spurger United Methodist Church weigh in on your first visit, but if you (TOPS TX 1486) are not sure you are going to join, 13237 FM 1013 Road in the Felyou do not have to. lowship Hall Spurger, TX 77660 TOPS Vidor Tuesdays: 9:20/9:30 AM Meets: First United Methodist Church TOPS Jasper Club number: (TOPS TX 9345) First Bank And Trust Address: 501 North Main Street in (TOPS TX 1065) Vidor, TX 77662-4939 304 E Lamar St Board Rm Monday: 6:00/7:00 PM Jasper, TX 75951 Thursdays: 5:15/5:45 PM TOPS Nederland Meets Nederland Public Library Other TOPS locations are availClub Number: (TOPS TX 0353) able in East Texas and the Golden Address: 2712 Nederland Avenue Triangle. You can find them on their Nederland, TX 77627-7015 website.

Monday: 4:00/4:30 PM For more information, visit TOPS. org TOPS Groves Meets: Groves Public Library To advertise call (512)567-8068

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