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North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (ad on page 90)

616 six Flags dr, arlington 76011

800-272-3921

Texas Dept of Aging & Disability Services 701 W 51st st, austin 78751

512-438-3011 or 800-252-9240

The Senior Source (www.theseniorsource.org)

3910 Harry Hines Blvd, dallas 75219

214-823-5700

Wellness Center for Older Adults (ad on page 67)

401 W 16th st, ste 600, plano 75075

972-941-7335

AQuATic cLASSES & ThERApY offers swimming lessons and water exercises for seniors

DAPS @ BIR Water Therapy at Baylor Institute for Rehab (ad on page 76)

Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.

care Management: Here to Help

There is much to know about the needs of seniors and the complexities of “Aging in Place” options. Navigating our complex health care system along with all the legal, social, medical and financial aspects can be overwhelming for anyone. Care managers can provide the guidance and support you need to assist you or your loved one with this process.

A Care Manager is a skilled professional, often times a social worker or nurse who completes an initial assessment and develops a care plan as a guide, with recommended support and services.

Committee on Aging

600 n tennessee ave, mcKinney 75069

972-562-6996

Dallas Area Agency on Aging

1341 W mockingbird ln, dallas 75247

214-871-5065

Dallas Area Gerontological Society (www.dags.org)

469-619-5474

Jewish Family Services of Dallas

5402 arapaho Rd, dallas 75248

972-437-9950

Metrocrest Services

13801 Hutton dr, ste 150 Farmers Branch 75234

972-242-4464

909 n Washington ave, dallas 75246

214-820-9300 (Wed 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. nominal fee)

Garland Senior Activity Center 600 W ave a, garland 75040

972-205-2769

Irving-Heritage Senior Activity Ctr 200 s Jefferson st, irving 75060

972-721-2496

McKinney Seniors Pool 1400 s College, mcKinney 75070

972-547-7497

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Amramp (ad on page 90)

800-649-5215

Community Resources And Services

in-Home assessment: The Care Manager determines the level of care needed by the client to fit their specific needs. An assessment is conducted that includes their current health status as well as a review of their health insurance, previous doctor’s visits and current health care plan. A comprehensive care plan is formulated from the information collected.

Short & long-Term management:

Primary beneficiaries of Care Management services include families with aging parent or anyone with a recent medical event that resulted in an acute decline in health. For Shortterm instances, the care manager will determine home safety and help you locate health care agencies and medical equipment. For long-term cases, they provide ongoing care for those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease or those who have suffered a stroke, heart attack, and orthopedic conditions such as a broken hip.

This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...

Community Resources: In addition to offering referrals and ensuring a safe home environment, they can also accompany you to doctor’s appointments. They have extensive networking knowledge of resources available within the health care system, including insurance to assist you in navigating through the tools available to you. They make it easier for you to secure the services you

HEALTH AT HOME - HOME HEALTH, NON-MEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE, AND HOSPICE CARE

This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home; the second contains Skilled Home Healthcare, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.