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COmmuniTy RESOuRCES and SERviCES

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fINANcIAL PLANNINg

Paragon Financial Group – Bernard M. Kelly, MBA

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fITNESS & wELLNESS PROgRAMS

El-Ada Outreach Food Pantry – 2250 s vista, Boise 83705 208-345-2820 – 701 e 44th st, ste 2, garden City 83714 208-377-0700

St Vincent de Paul Holy Apostles Food Pantry 3209 W overland, Boise 83705 208-333-1460

St. Johns Cathedral 815 Hays, Boise 83702 208-342-3511

First Bible Missionary Church 375 n Roosevelt, Boise 83706 208-376-2439

Boise’s Happy Hoofers 3748 s law st, Boise 83706 208-863-6625

West Family YMCA 5959 n discovery pl, Boise 83713 208-377-9622

fOOD RESOURcES SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 800-926-2588

Operation Love Center 1820 n dawn ln, Boise 83713 208-375-3226

BOISE

Redeemer Lutheran Church 2920 Cassia, Boise 83705 208-344-6758

Agape in Action Food Pantry 1001 s orchard, Boise 83705 208-685-0612

GARDEN CITY St. Mary’s Food Bank 2945 Chinden, ste a, garden City 83714 208-344-2597

CONTRACT WITH VA

MEdICARE MEdICAId pRIVATE pAY pRIVATE INSURANCE HOSpICE NON-MEdICAL HOME CARE MEd-ALERT pSYCHIATRIC CARE ENTERAL (TUBE) fEEdING TRACH CARE CARdIAC CARE dIABETIC CARE WOUNd CARE IV THERApY SOCIAL WORKER

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Legacy Home Health & Hospice

101 208-888-3669 A C G O O p S 133

Multicare Home Health

IBC 101 208-884-5497 A B C G O O p S 115

Progressive Nursing Staff PRN

ABCEG Op 108 208-336-9898 OpTVW RS

Saint Alphonsus Home Health & Hospice

105 208-672-1707 A B C G O O p S 127

St Lukes Home Health & Hospice

133 208-381-2138

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105 208-884-3308

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129 208-321-5073

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129 208-391-2724

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Harrison’s Hope (a member of the Hospice Partners Family)

137 208-947-6800

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Heart ‘n Home Hospice & Palliative Care

131 208-288-1143

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Hearts for Hospice & Home Health

108 208-389-22762

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101 A b c e g Rn c Ro Re 208-888-3669 133 op sw v gip cc

Saint Alphonsus Home Health & Hospice

105 A b c e g Rn c Ro Re 208-321-8641 127 op sw v gip cc

St Lukes Home Health & Hospice

133 208-381-2721

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Treasure Valley Hospice

127 208-467-7423

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HEALTH HOME - HOME HEALTH AGENCIES HEALTH AT AT HOME – HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES

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Hearts for Hospice & Home Health 108 208-389-2276 A C E G O O p S

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TWIN FALLS

Homestyle Direct 3200 Woodbridge dr, twin Falls 83301 866-735-0921

fUNERAL HOMES

BOISE

Aclesa Cremation 8209 W Fairview ave, Boise 83704 208-322-2998

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This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Skilled Home Healthcare; the second contains Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, 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.

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Lighthouse Rescue Mission of Canyon County 304 16th ave n, nampa 83687 208-461-5030

Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel 5400 Fairview av, Boise 83706 208-376-5400

Eagle Food Bank 149 W state st, eagle 83616 208-631-0702

pREfERREd HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES First Choice Home Health & Hospice

St Vincent de Paul Holy Apostles Food Pantry 1203 7th st n, nampa 83651 208-249-5511

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Meals on Wheels Nampa 1512 12th ave Rd, nampa 83686 208-463-5720

Oasis Worship Food Center 615 13th st, Caldwell 83605 208-459-6000

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St Vincent de Paul Holy Apostles Food Pantry 6300 n meridian Rd, meridian 83642 208-333-1460 NAMPA

Meals on Wheels Caldwell 1009 everett st, Caldwell 83605 208-454-8142

Jewish Welfare Fund of Idaho 1459 tyrell ln, Boise 83706 208-343-6601

Meridian Food Bank 133 Broadway ave, meridian 83642 208-888-5102

Vineyard Christian Fellowship 4950 n Bradley, garden City 83714 208-377-1477

CALDWELL

Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare Food Assistance 1720 Westgate dr, Boise 83704 208-465-8444

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

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...

Women Infants & Children (WIC) 707 n armstong pl, Boise 83704 208-327-7488

Grace Chapel Food Pantry 8650 W Fairview ave, Boise 83638 208-375-5515

Fit and Fall Proof Programs (thru Central district Health) 707 n armstrong pl, Boise 83704 208-327-8591

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St. Mark’s Food Bank 7960 northview, Boise 83704 208-327-0345

Whitney United Methodist Church Food Bank 3315 overland, Boise 83705 208-343-2892

First Presbyterian Church Friendship Food Pantry 950 W state, Boise 83702 208-345-3441

Downtown Family YMCA 1050 W state st, Boise 83702 208-344-5501

Salvation Army Food Services 4308 W state st, Boise 83703 208-343-5429

First Baptist Church Food Bank 1318 W Washington, 83702 208-344-7809

Boise Tennis Coalition 3077 Bonview, Boise 83712 208-336-0483

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Calvary Chapel of Boise 123 auto dr, Boise 83709 208-321-7440

Idaho Food Bank 3562 s tK ave, Boise 83705 208-336-9643

575 e parkcenter Blvd, ste 130, Boise 83706 208-850-5829

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HEALTH AT HOME HOUSING OPTIONS

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aSSISTED LIVING CmNTY

LOWEST STarTING PrICE

208-343-8600 208-344-2164

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Affinity at Boise, 13626 W Baldcypress, Boise 83713 Centennial Manor, 661 S Curtis Rd, Boise 83705

INDEPENDENT LIVING / rETIrEmENT COmmUNITIES

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Chateau de Boise 7250 Poplar St, boise 83704

Emeritus at Summer Wind

150

165 877-391-1116

$2,075

Garden Plaza of Valley View, 1130 N Allumbaugh, Boise 83704

208-322-0311

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$2,423

Grace Assisted Living, 250 S Allumbaugh, Boise 83709

208-322-8080

$2,095

Heatherwood Ret Cmnty, 5277 Kootenai St, Boise 83705

208-345-2150

110

$1,835

Heritage Assisted Living, 1777 S Curtis Rd, Boise 83705

208-376-4191

100

$1,600

208-327-1723

158

$525

5955 Castle Dr, boise 83703

Mallard Pointe Senior Apts, 508 E 50th St, Boise 83714

Morningstar Senior Living 5850 Five mile rd, boise 83713

148 208-429-6544 131 $2,685 149

Northgate Senior Cmnty, 5901 Ellens Ferry Way, Boise 83703

208-853-8448

$625

Park View Senior Condos, 3110 Crescent Rim Dr, Boise 83706

208-344-9885

$1,230

208-938-5529

Salmon Creek Ret Liv, 4890 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713

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$1,695

Samaritan Village Apts I, 3350 Collister Dr, Boise 83703

208-343-9504

income based

Samaritan Village Apts II, 3360 Collister Dr, Boise 83703

208-342-3163

income based

Settler’s Creek Sr Apts, 2758 N Retirement Ln, Boise 83704

208-378-7092

income based

The Good Samaritan Home, 3501 W State St, Boise 83703

208-343-6051

$450

The Terraces of Boise, 4940 E Mill Station Dr, Ste 105, Boise 83716

208-336-5550

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165 208-331-1166

$2,535

The Villas at River Place 767 E Parkcenter blvd, boise 83706 Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

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SENIOR HOUSING

First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 3 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

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INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITIES INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

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INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITIES INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Adult Day Care Programs

Aging Services – State of Idaho

Aging Services Map

16-17

Plan Ahead While You Can See page 38.

How To Use This Guide Table of Contents Letter from the Publisher / Contact Information Healthcare Checklist Advertiser Index

Aquatic Classes & Therapy

Arthritis

Bathroom Conversions

Beauticians – Mobile

Bill Payee Services

Cancer Treatment Centers

18-20

Care Management

Chiropractic Care

Clinical Studies

Conservatorship

Consumer Affairs

Continuing Education

County Health Departments

Dental Resources

28-29

Diabetic Services

Dialysis Services

Disability Services

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Driving and License Info

Housing Resources

Elder Abuse

Legal Services

Elder Law

Emergency Numbers

Emergency Response Systems

Employment Opportunities

36-37

Energy Resources

Estate Planning

Estate Sales and Solutions

Fiduciary Services

Financial Assistance

Financial Planning Services

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Libraries Long-Term Care Insurance Medicare and Medicaid Information Medicare Advantage Plans

66-67

Medicare 2016 In a Nutshell

70-71

Mental Health

Mobility Equipment

Moving Services

71-72

Museums

37,41

Fitness & Wellness Programs

41-44

Food Resources

Music Therapy

Foot Care Specialists

Notary Services

44 46-47

Funeral Homes

Garden Clubs

Gardens

48-49

Government Services

49-50

Guardianship

Hearing Resources

Home Health Agencies

Home Improvements & Safety Modifications

50-51

Home Maintainance & Handyman Services

51,54

Home Medical Equipment & Supplies

54 54,58 58 58

Hospice Hospitals Hospitals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LTACH Housing Placement Specialists

72-73 73

Oxygen Pet Care & Services

74-83

Physicians by Specialty

74 74 74 75-77 77-78 78-79 79 79-80 80

Cardiology Diabetes Ear, Nose And Throat Family Practice Gynecology Internal Medicine Neurology Orthopedics Podiatry Sleep Centers & Pulmonary Medicine Spine & Joint Surgery Travel Medicine Urgent Care Vein Specialists

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES continued 73 85

Real Estate Services Rehabilitation Facilities & Hospitals Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Reverse Mortgages

89-90 90-91,97

Senior Centers Senior Organizations & Services

Social Security

97-98

Support Groups

Tax Credits & Rebates

Telephone Reassurance

98-99

Theater Performing Arts

99-100

Helping You Navigate This Stage of Life See page 24.

Pharmaceutical Prescription Assistance Discount Meds

Transportation

100

Urgent Care Centers

104

Veteran Services

104

Vision Resources

104-105

Volunteer Opportunites

106

Weatherization Services

106

Wheelchair & Accessiblity Ramps/Lifts

106

Window Cleaning

106

Woundcare

107

Yard Care

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HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, NON-MEDICAL HEALTHCARE AGENCIES & HOSPICE

110-119

Home Health Agencies

110-115

Home Health Agency Comparison Grid

118-119, 145

Home Health Definitions

120-133

Non Medical Home Health Care Agencies

122-130

Non-Medical Home Health Care Comparison Grid

131

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Non Medical Health Care Definitions

134-148 Hospice Providers – It Matters! Whatais Nationally a Long-Term Recognized Choose Hospital Acute Care Hospital 136-144 Hospice Provider Comparison Grid (LTACH)? Southwest Idaho Advanced Care Hospital is among 700 See pages 60-62. 146-148 Hospice Definitions

hospitals – or 15% – recognized nationwide for our respiratory care services by the American Association for Respiratory Care. 152physicians who specialize in lung Meet the pulmonologists, our HOUSING conditions and diseases, who helpSENIOR guide our medical team:

152-160

Independent Living / Retirement Communities

Dr. Ravi Kumar

Independent Living / Retirement Communities 154-157 Dr. Kumar strives to provide excellence in his care – Comparison one patient Grid at a time. 149-151 Dr. Kumar Housing has beenDefinitions actively involved in

caring for patients with pulmonary, critical care, and sleeping disorders for more 161-179 Assisted than 25 years. He isLiving triple Communities board-certified in pulmonary, critical care, and internal medicine. Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid 162-173

Dr. David Frankl

180-191

Memory Care Communities

180-186

Memory Care Communities Comparison Grid

192-200

Skilled Nursing Facilities

Dr. Frankl has a profound interest in achieving the best results for patients and their families.

He has been a member of the medical profession for more than 25 years and is 194-198 Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid board-certified by the American Board Skilled of Internal Medicine in both pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Frankl is a Fellow 201-203 Subsidized Housing & Assistance of the American College of Chest Physicians through the American Thoracic Society. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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10 10 14-15

A Word from Lt. Governor Brad Little The Idaho Commission On Aging (ICOA)

Care Management

Different Forms Of Elder Abuse

Atomic Workers Benefit From Nuclear Care Partners

24-25 30-31

34-35

Helping You Navigate This Stage Of Life Special Needs Planning for the Future of a Loved One With a Disability Durable Power of Attorney Documents: Why They Are IMPORTANT

Plan Ahead While You Can

Senior Moving: What Is A Certified Relocation & Transition Specialist?

For Older Adults Cooking Matters

The Ingenious Foot

52-53

So You Want To Age in Place?

Let's Have Dinner and Talk About Death

New Care Improvement Initiative From Medicare Available at Saint Alphonsus

60-62

FEATURE ARTICLES

What is a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)?

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Get the Most from Your Medicare Cover Story- "Hey It's a Free Lunch!" Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Understanding Rehabilitation in a Tranisitional Rehab Facility

Being a Healthly Caregiver

Five Questions and Answers About New Social Security Claiming Rules

102-103

Understanding the VA Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit

108-109

Weatherization Programs

116-117

3 Simple Exercises

120-121

Private Duty Home Care Buyers Guide

134

The Power To Choose

152

Transition Tips for Healthy Caregivers

161

Assisted Living, AL, what is it?

177

When It's Time

188-189

Selecting Professional Help for a Loved One with Dementia

192-193

Navigating the Search for Skilled Nursing Care

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

I am very excited to present you with the 6th Edition of the Seniors Blue Book for Boise and the Treasure Valley. The guide you hold in your hand is a complete book of resources designed for seniors, their caregivers, and the respected senior industry professionals of Southwest Idaho. The Seniors Blue Book is a true example of an “Authoritative Publication” with the … “ability to be trusted as accurate, true, and reliable.” We have worked diligently to provide you with the most comprehensive and up to date resources to help our seniors make educated decisions regarding optimal living and healthy aging. Should you find yourself searching for senior housing options, care at home, hospice, or memory care, be sure to review our comprehensive comparison grids, where you will find communities and agencies catalogued with specific amenities and services so you can select the most appropriate option for your situation, and remember, you always have the right to choose! This edition features over 30 articles contributed by local experts on a

8128 S Rafael Way Boise, ID 83709 Office: 208-922-6317 Fax: 208-922-6363 Cody Freston, MBA Publisher Cody@SeniorsBlueBook.com Ty Peña Account Executive Ty@SeniorsBlueBook.com

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myriad of topics ranging from Elder Law, Hospice, Social Security, Veterans Benefits, New Care Initiatives, LTACH hospitals, Nutrition, Fitness, Private Duty Home Care, Navigating the Skilled Nursing Arena, to name a few. Our cover story features newlyweds Norma and Ray Lance with advice to seniors who find themselves in the dating pool again. In addition to our updated print edition, check out the changes on our newly designed website SeniorsBlueBook.com. Share this book with your friends and neighbors! You can always find more copies of the Seniors Blue Books at several locations throughout the valley including: Saint Alphonsus hospitals and clinics, area senior centers, the Area Agency on Aging, libraries, any of our advertising partners, ask your discharge planner, or give us a call and we can provide you with additional copies or locations of the book. We love to hear from you and we truly value your input and suggestions. Have a safe and enjoyable spring and summer! Cody Freston Publisher Ty Peña Account Executive

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

A Word from Lt. Governor Brad Little Folks, I’m 62 years young. I’m not old enough to retire but happily old enough to have seen my children grow up and start raising families of their own. Maybe Teresa and I should be thinking about retirement, but I just can’t do it. There’s way too much to do. And besides, I don’t have time for all the paperwork it takes to retire! All kidding aside, I committed to Idahoans to stand for what’s important and work to ensure opportunities for all our citizens. I’m happy to say that we’re creating and attracting new and innovative industries, with career opportunities to keep our citizens prosperous. Idaho’s economy is one of the fastest-growing in the nation. We’re seeing record employment. As the old saying goes, success is not final. Too many Idahoans are still UNDER employed, or don’t have the skills needed for new and emerging industries.

It’s important to remember that government does not create jobs– entrepreneurs do. But State government must stay focused on supporting growth, while preparing for inevitable disruptions. That means making our State government smarter, more responsive, more efficient and, most of all, limited. We must retain a tax system that’s fair, simple, predictable and competitive. We must have reserve funds to weather economic downturns. And when hard times hit again, we must never default to raising taxes. We must responsibly and prudently invest hard-earned taxpayer dollars– in education, talent development, good roads, public safety, and maintaining Idaho’s superior quality of life. Whether we’re retired or headed in that direction, we need to continue making Idaho better than ever for us and EXCEPTIONAL for the next generation.

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Each district responds to local needs to provide services that may vary from district to district, ranging from community health nursing and home health nursing to environmental health, dental hygiene and nutrition. Many services are provided through contracts with Health and Welfare. For information about services in your community, call your district or go to http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ Health/HealthDistricts

District 215 10th Street Lewiston, ID 83501 208-799-3100 DISTR1CT 3 Southwest District Health 13307 Miami Lane Caldwell, ID 83607 208-455-5300

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

DISTR1CT 1 Panhandle Health District 8500 N. Atlas Road Idaho Public Health Districts Hayden, ID 83835 As independent agencies, Idahoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seven health districts are 208-415-5100 primary outlets for public health services. These districts work closely with Health and Welfare and other state and DISTR1CT 2 local agencies. North Central Health

DISTR1CT 4 Central District Health Department 707 North Armstrong Place Boise, ID 83704-0825 208-375-5211 DISTR1CT 5 South Central Public Health Twin Falls, ID 83301-3156 208-734-5900 DISTR1CT 6 Southeastern Idaho Public Health 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive Pocatello, ID 83201 208-233-9080 DISTR1CT 7 Eastern Idaho Public Health District 1250 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401 208-522-0310 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone (i.e. dementia or physical limitations). The programs offer purpose and stimulation. Most facilities place participants into groups with specific limitations. Many Assisted Living Communities offer day care as well. See pages 162-173 for more information. Alzheimer Dementia Center 6121 Cleveland Blvd #101, Caldwell 83607 208-991-2551 Sarah Care of Boise 1655 S Vinnell St, Boise 83709 208-375-2273

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Area Agency on Aging – Northern Idaho Region I 2120 N Lakewood Dr, Ste B Coeur d’Alene 83814 800-786-5536 – North Central Region II 124 New 6th St, Lewiston 83501 208-746-3351 –P SA III (ad on page 15) 701 S Allen St, Ste 100, Meridian 83642 208-332-1745 – South Central Region IV PO Box 1238, Twin Falls 83303 800-574-8656 – Southeast Region V PO Box 6079, Pocatello 83205 208-233-4032 – Eastern Region VI PO Box 51098, Idaho Falls 83405 800-632-4813 12 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

CCOA Aging & Weatherization & Human Services 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063 Center for the Study of Aging 1910 University Dr, Boise 83725 208-426-5899 El Ada Community Action Agency 2250 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705 208-345-2820 Eldercare Locator Nationwide (Locates any Area Agency on Aging) 800-677-1116 Elderly Opportunity Agency 134 N Washington Av, Emmett 83617 208-365-4461

Idaho Commission on Aging (ad on page 14) 341 W Washington, Boise 83720 208-334-3833

Idaho’s Aging & Disability Resource Center – ADRC – 211 Line 211 South Central Idaho Office on Aging 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls 83301 208-736-2122

AQUATIC CLASSES AND THERAPY Please call 922-6317 or e-mail Cody@ SeniorsBlueBook.com to include your Aquatic Classes and Therapy listing BOISE Axiom 7316 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-955-1112 Continued on page 16

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The Idaho Commission The Idaho Commission on Aging on Aging (ICOA) (ICOA) serves Idaho’s seniors and people with disabilities by preserving their rights, fostering self-sufficiency, and advocating on their behalf.

What determines if you’re entitled to benefits? The Idaho Commission on Aging was designated by the Governor as the State Unit on Aging, pursuant to the Older Americans Act. The ICOA is considered an independent Commission directly under the Governor’s office and administers

and ensures compliance of state and federally funded programs under the Older Americans Act and the State Senior Services Act. The Idaho Commission on Aging funds 6 regional Area Agencies on Aging to administer the programs and services for their planning and service areas. Services and resources for Southwest Idaho are provided by Planning and Service Area III (PSA) serving Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington counties. Find a description of services and programs at the PSA III Website: http://aging.idaho.gov/aaa.PSA3. html Services provided by Planning and Service Area III are: n

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Information and Assistance: local resource information about available services. Home Delivered Meals: meals delivered to homebound older individuals. Provides at least one meal per day. Person must be unable to participate in Congregate meal program or prepare a meal at home. Congregate Meals: meals served at a community setting. Includes nutrition counseling, education,

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Respite: in-home and Adult Daycare to provide brief periods of relief to caregivers. Care recipient must have physical or cognitive impairments. ransportation: transportation for T essential services, such as social services, medical, health care, meal programs, employment, senior centers, civic functions, adult day care, and recreation locations. Available to those with no means of transportation. omemaker: help with housework H for individuals with limited functional or cognitive abilities. Assistance with meal prep, managing money, medication management, light housework, and restrictions with bathing or washing hair.

hore: assistance with household C maintenance, such as pest control, minor house repairs, and light yard work. egal Assistance: legal advice, L counseling or representation isease Prevention Health D Promotion: programs for improving health; health screenings, assessments, organized physical fitness activities. Medicare Improvements for Patients and Provider Act: provides education on Medicare.

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and other nutrition services. For persons 60 years or older and their spouses.

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National Family Caregiver Support: support and training for caregivers. Adult Protection: investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults 18 years or older. Ombudsman: advocates for rights of those in assisted living/nursing homes, confidential and free.

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AQUATIC CLASSES AND THERAPY continued from page 12 Axiom Parkcenter 801 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706 208-955-1113 Boise State Recreation Aquatic Complex 1515 University Dr, Boise 83725 208-426-1131 City of Boise – Borah Pool 801 S Aurora Dr, Boise 83704 208-608-7675 – Fairmont Pool 7929 W Northview St, Boise 83704 208-608-7680 – Ivywild Pool 2250 S Leadville Ave, Boise 83706 208-608-7675 – Lowell Pool 1601 N 28th St, Boise 83703 208-608-7680 – Natatorium Pool 1811 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83712 208-608-7675 – South Pool 921 S Shoshone St, Boise 83709 208-608-7680 Down Town Family YMCA 1050 W State St, Boise 83702 208-344-5502 Idaho Athletic Club 2999 N Lakeharbor Ln, Boise 83703 208-853-4224 Idaho Athletic Club 1435 S Maple Grove Rd, Boise 83709 208-376-6558

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Saint Alphonsus Rehab Services (STARS) (ad on pages 1, 57) 717 N Liberty St, Boise 83704 208-367-8989

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation

(ad on 64 Insert) – Downtown Boise 600 N Robbins Rd, Ste 101, Boise 83701 208-489-4040 – West Boise 2999 N Lakeharbor Ln, Boise 83703 208-853-1098 West Family YMCA 5959 N Discovery Pl, Boise 83713 208-377-9622 CALDWELL Caldwell Municipal Pool 502 Harrison St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-4369 Caldwell YMCA 3720 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-454-9622 Idaho Athletic Club 4623 Enterprise Way, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0729

Saint Alphonsus Rehab Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 57) 222 Elm St, Caldwell 83607 208-459-2436

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation

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TWIN FALLS

Idaho Athletic Club 875 E Plaza Dr, Eagle 83616 208-938-8410

Twin Falls City Pool / YMCA 756 Locust St, Twin Falls 83301 208-733-4384

MERIDIAN Axiom Fitness at the Village 1990 N Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642 208-955-1114 Idaho Athletic Club 1450 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-0060 Meridian Homecourt YMCA 936 W Taylor St, Meridian 83642 208-855-5711 MOUNTAIN HOME Mountain Home Swimming Pool 795 S 5th W, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-2112 NAMPA Idaho Athletic Club 5251 E Exchange Way, Nampa 83687 208-442-6378 Lincoln Swimming Pool 508 Davis Ave, Nampa 83651 208-465-2218 Nampa Recreation Center 131 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686 208-463-5570

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation (ad on 64 Insert) 9850 W St Luke’s Dr, Nampa 83687 208-468-5970

YMCA of Twin Falls 1751 Elizabeth St, Twin Falls 83301 208-733-4384

ARTHRITIS

Advanced Clinical Research Now Conducting Arthritis Studies (ad on page 26) 2950 E Magic View Dr, Ste 182, Meridian 83642 208-377-8653

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(ad on page 53) 4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709 208-867-2752

BEAUTY SERVICES – MOBILE Mobile Hair Care 208-343-7388 Mobile Manicurist 208-853-5002

BILL PAYEE SERVICES Canyon County Office of Aging 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

Personal Accounting Services – Robin Cook CPA (ad on page 27) 208-362-0933

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CANCER TEATMENT CENTERS

Saint Alphonsus Breast Care Clinics

(ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City 3325 Pocahontas Rd Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-8137 – Boise 6200 W Emerald, Boise 83704 208-367-8787 – Eagle 323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 132, Eagle 83616 208-367-8787 – Nampa 4400 E Flamingo, Nampa 83687 208-463-5997 – Ontario 351 SW 9th, Ontario 97914 541-881-7474

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center

(ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City 3325 Pocahontas Rd Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-8112 – Boise 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 208-367-3131 – Boise (Radiation / Oncology) 1055 N Curtis Rd, North Tower Boise 83706 208-367-3131 – Caldwell 3123 Medical Dr, Caldwell 83605 208-453-2033 – Emmett (Oncology) 1202 E Locust, Emmett 83617 208-453-2033

– Nampa (Gyn Oncology) 4424 E Flamingo, Ste 200 Nampa 83687 208-367-5227 – Nampa 319 E Hawaii, Nampa 83686 208-367-5227 – Ontario 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 2600 Ontario, OR 97914 208-367-5227

Saint Alphonsus Women’s Specialty Clinic

(ad on pages 1, 57) 900 Liberty, Ste 101, Boise 83704 208-367-5050

St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI)

(ad on 64 Insert) – Boise 100 E Idaho St, Boise 83712 208-381-2711 – Meridian 520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642 208-706-5651 – Nampa 308 E Hawaii Ave, Nampa 83686 208-467-6700 – Fruitland 1118 NW 16th St, Ste D, Fruitland 83619 208-452-7677

CARE MANAGEMENT Care Management agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in-home care, or other services based on needs assessment and an individualized care plan. Some agencies also provide assistance with home safety, financial planning and legal documents. Continued on page 20

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Few people understand Care Management. This article explains what it is and who can benefit. Care Management focuses on managing a person’s healthcare and best interests. When someone hires a Care Management company, an Assessment is conducted to gather psychosocial, medical, and personal information to determine the appropriate care and services. Based on this information, a personalized Care Plan is created. A Care Manager works with clients, conservators, attorneys, and others to meet the individual’s unique needs and assures that doctor’s orders are followed and medications are ordered. The Care Manager is there to advocate for the best possible outcome during medical appointments, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. He or she works with discharge planners to assure a smooth transition home with the appropriate support services in place. Care Managers can also provide a cost effective way to plan for your health care needs with a

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care so you know someone will be there to advocate for you to ensure your medical choices will be carried out as planned. A Care Manager can even help find housing that meets your needs, including senior care communities and nursing homes. Who Needs Care Management? Seniors without family to make medical decisions for them, as well as families that live out of state.

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Families who realize caring for their loved one is creating a hardship.

People whose loved one is being combative can hire a Care Management company that can help restore the relationship.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Lisa Page, owner of Castle Rock Services, www.castlerockservices.com, 208-433-3920.

Care Management u Guardianship u Consultations u Health Care Power of Attorney u Senior Placements u Serving the Treasure 208-433-3920 castlerockservices.com Valley since 1995 u

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PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Castle Rock Elder Care Management (ad on page 19) 5575 N Glenwood, Boise 83714 208-433-3920

Life Changes Eldercare Consulting (ad on page 25) 208-321-5567

Nuclear Care Partners

(ad on page 23) 1159 Iron Eagle Dr, Ste 170-B, Eagle 208-881-9022 LOCAL Anchorage Care Mgmt LLC PO Box 1321, Eagle 83616 208-391-3529 Canyon County Office of Aging 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

Castle Rock Elder Care Management (ad on page 19) 5575 N Glenwood, Boise 83714 208-433-3920

Catholic Charities of Idaho – 4 202 W Emerald St, Boise 83706 208-345-6031 – 8 47 Park Centre Wy, Ste 7, Nampa 83651 208-466-9926

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Disability Advocacy Group 4477 Emerald St, Ste B100, Boise 83706 866-262-3462 ElderCare of Idaho 1650 W Targee St #5072, Boise 83705 208-342-3464 Elder Transitions 1174 N Palace Ln, Boise 83704 208-376-8686 Honoring Elders 2417 N Cole Rd, Boise 83704 208-658-8181 Jewish Family Services at Ahavath Beth Israel Congregation 11 N Latah, Boise 83706 208-343-6601 LDS Family Services 10740 W Fairview Av, Ste 100, Boise 83713 208-376-0191

Life Changes Eldercare Consulting (ad on page 25) 208-321-5567

Lutheran Community Services 2920 Cassia, Boise 83702 208-323-0996

Nuclear Care Partners

(ad on page 23) 1159 Iron Eagle Dr, Ste 170-B, Eagle 208-881-9022 Seasons Care Management PO Box 45402, Boise 83711 208-321-5522

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Different Forms of Elder Abuse Once empty, the nest ought not to re-fill. There is a growing form of Elder Exploitation wherein adult children, other family members or friends return to live with senior parents or grandparents.

ing Attorney, Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Idaho Legal Aid Services is an excellent resource related to housing issues: www.idaholegalaid.org The following sites may also help with these types of situations:

This form of Financial Exploitation occurs under the guise of ‘helping’ the senior victim with day-to-day living. It may also be presented as a temporary relief of financial hardship by the person requesting to live with the senior, only to become something entirely different. Some of the perpetrators may include family members, caregivers, neighbors, friends, acquaintances, or other. The living arrangement and the ‘help’ is rarely negotiated, and the senior victim soon finds his home invaded. Before allowing anyone to stay for any length of time, discuss the nature and duration of the visit. Establish boundaries. Resist any proposal to allow anyone to stay for an indeterminate period of time. Resist any proposal to trade ‘help’ for rent, living expenses, or the like unless established in writing and reviewed by a third party. Once the perpetrator has established a residence at the senior’s home, it can be very difficult to evict. Written by Tanner Stellmon, Deputy Prosecut-

www.ncjrs.gov/elderabuse/ www.dailyfinance.com/2008/10/06/ how-to-deal-with-a-deadbeatadult-child/ www.adultchildrenlivingathome. com/8mistakes.pdf www.landlordology.com/tenant-eviction/ www.stopfraud.gov www.ncall.us/resources

Other forms of Elder Abuse include Neglect, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse and Sexual Abuse. FACES Family Justice Center provides multiple services in one location for victims of: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, and Sexual Abuse. FACES currently provides Case Management and other services for individuals 50 and older that meet the criteria for Abuse Later in Life. If you, or someone you know, is vulnerable to or a victim of abuse or exploitation, please contact us to find out about available options and services. FACES Family Justice Center 417 S. 6th Street, Boise ID 83706 208-577-4405 www.facesofadacounty.com Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Atomic Workers Benefit From The Energy Employees Occupational Nuclear Care Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA), first implemented by the Partners U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in July 2001, provides compensation and medical benefits to former Department of Energy (DOE) employees who became ill as a result of working in the atomic weapons industry. The Program compensates those suffering from more than 20 types of cancers or other ailments including beryllium and asbestos-related ailments and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Uranium miners, millers, and ore transporters are also eligible for benefits if they have developed an illness as a result of toxic exposure at a facility covered under Section 5 of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Nuclear Care Partners (NCP), an authorized provider of skilled home health care under the DOL, doesn’t file claims but can help chronically ill individuals navigate this process. NCP works exclusively with former DOE workers who have been diagnosed with work-related illnesses and qualified for no cost in-home medical benefits under the DOL EEOICPA, DCMWC and FECA Programs. They provide superior, patient-centered care and their goal is to support individuals in maintaining independence while living in the comfort of their own homes. Burt Stephens, an NCP patient, has had to deal with exposure to

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radiation. His story is both informative and inspiring. Burt joined the Army when he was 16 and was paid $50 per month. For an extra $50 he joined the paratroopers and started jumping out of planes. He was one of 2000 men who parachuted into the Korea conflict. Later, Burt worked in the Air Force where he worked on nuclear missiles and finished his career at the Nevada Test Site where he was an engineer technician who wired the bombs that were detonated at the site. Burt began services with Nuclear Care Partners a little over a year ago and states, “If it wasn’t for this group (NCP) saying you’ve got a lot of years ahead of you…. and showing me how to live again, I don’t know where I’d be”. To learn more about Burt’s story please go to www.nuclearcarepartners.com/ meet-our-patients. If you are a former Department of Energy employee, contractor, or subcontractor and would like more information about these programs or how Nuclear Care Partners can help, please contact us at 888.525.5111. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jenni Kenley. Jenni is a Coordinator of Clinical Operations for Nuclear Care Partners and can be reached at (208) 985-4999 or emailed at aaustin@nuclearcarepartners.com.

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Helping You Navigate We saw our father about 5 to 6 This Stage Of Life times a year. Often we were at one of our homes or that of a friend or relative. We had noticed that there were some changes in dad’s behavior and they were concerning. When we would leave and head back to our respective homes, I would call my siblings and say “things are changing for dad. We need to be looking into it.” Then we would go on with our lives until the next visit when the same feeling in my gut would return; things were not as they should be with dad. The lesson from this experience is that putting your head in the sand is not the best option. Things were changing for dad and they would never be the same again. It turned out that dad has dementia, in particular Alzheimer ’s disease. He wasn’t taking his prescribed medication. He was not eating well; his freezer was full of frozen food. He was being financially exploited from a number of directions because he would give money to most anyone who asked. The list goes on. . . This can all be overwhelming, where do you go, how do you help,

will your parents even let you help. I get it! One of the first things you can do is ask permission to get involved with your parent’s medical care. Go to the doctor with them, not just the waiting room, but in with the doctor so you can

know what is going on and provide input on areas of concern. Start a notebook and take notes at those appointments. Note any changes, actions and situations that cause you concern. Sometimes a review of your notes provides you some insight about patterns and changes. Find out what medications they are taking; for what purpose, dosage, and who prescribed. Find out who their health care providers are

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It is also very important to know what your parents end of life wishes are; i.e., what is important to them. Start with ensuring they have completed advanced directives; a living will and health care power of attorney. The forms are only the beginning; conversations about what kinds of treatment they may or may not want are invaluable in helping create the quality of life they want near the end of their life.

If this feels like more that you can do, know that there are subject matter experts who can provide you support and peace of mind. From assessments, planning, advocacy, to crisis management, an aging life care professional can help you navigate this stage of life. You can find such a professional at in your area on the Aging Life Care AssociationTM website at www.aginglifecare.org. Editor’s Note: This article was written by Dee Childers, MA, and owner of Life Changes Elder Care Consulting, LLC, 208-321-5567, www.lifechangeseldercare.com.

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and establish a relationship with them. Be sure to have your parents sign a release of information so that they may speak directly with you.

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Advanced Clinical Research

BridgeTower Chiropractic

(ad on page 26) 2950 E Magic View Dr, Ste 182, Meridian 83642 208-377-8653

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CONSUMER AFFAIRS NATIONAL Do Not Call Registry 888-382-1222, 866-290-4236 TTY US Consumer Product Safety 800-638-2772 US Food & Drug Administration Info 888-463-6332 LOCAL Better Business Bureau 208-342-4649 Idaho Attorney General’s Office Consumer Affairs Division 954 Jefferson, 2nd Fl, Boise 83720 208-334-2424 Idaho Consumer Protection Agency 208-334-2424

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AARP

(ad on Inside Back Cover) 250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702 866-295-7284 Boise State University – Continuing Education Dept 1910 University Dr, Boise 83725 208-426-1000 – Degree Completion Program 220 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83725 208-426-3721

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College of Idaho 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-5011 College of Southern Idaho 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls 83301 208-733-9554 College of Western Idaho 5500 E Opportunity Dr, Nampa 83687 208-562-3000 Lifetime & Leisure Through Boise City Parks & Recreation 208-608-7683 Northwest Nazarene University 623 University Blvd, Nampa 83686 208-467-8011 University of Idaho – Boise 322 E Front St, Boise 83702 208-334-2999 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS Central District Health 707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704 208-375-5211

Public Denture Center of Caldwell 2124 Blaine St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-0311

Southwest District Health 13307 Miami Ln, Caldwell 83607 208-455-5300

Terry Reilly Dental Services – 2 301 N 36th St #102, Boise 83703 208-336-8801 – 8 2nd St W, Homedale 83628 208-337-6101 – 1 50 2nd St, Melba 83641 208-495-1011 – 2 01 S 1st Ave E, Middleton 83644 208-585-0048

DENTAL RESOURCES Basic Dental Care 870 N Linder Rd, Meridian 83642 208-888-3384 Carrington College Dental Hygiene Program 1200 N Liberty, Boise 83704 208-947-6821 Dental Cooperative 18840 Midland Blvd, Nampa 83687 208-941-9955 Garden City Community Dental Clinic – Genesis World Mission 215 W 35th St, Garden City 83714 208-384-5200

Idaho Mobile Smiles

(ad on page 28) 1200 N Main St #231, Meridian 83680 208-918-2042

Full Service Dentistry at your facility or home

Public Denture Ctr of Boise 6710 W Overland Rd, Boise 83709 208-323-7790

Terry Reilly Canyon Dental Services 11136 Moss Ln, Nampa 83651 208-466-0515

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Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Diabetes

(ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-8814 – Boise 1000 N Curtis Rd, Ste 305, Boise 83704 208-302-0700

OUR SERVICES: *Mobile Onsite Dental Services *Comprehensive Dental Exams by DDS *Mobile X-rays *Dental Cleanings *Onsite Restorative Procedures *Denture Care

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– Boise (In-patient) 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 208-855-6312 – Meridian 3250 W Cherry Ln, Meridian 83642 208-302-0600 – Nampa 4400 E Flamingo, Nampa 83687 208-302-0700 – Ontario 351 SW 9th, Ontario 97914 541-881-7196

St. Luke’s Humphrey’s Diabetes Center

(ad on 64 Insert) – 1 226 River St, Boise 83702 208-331-1155 – 5 20 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1229, Meridian 83642 208-884-4220 – 8 24 S Diamond St, Nampa 83686 208-463-7364

DIALYSIS SERVICES BOISE DaVita Table Rock Dialysis Ctr 5610 W Gage St, Ste B, Boise 83706 208-658-8111 CALDWELL DaVita Caldwell Dialysis Ctr 3015 E St Luke St, Meridian 83642 208-639-3000 Liberty Dialysis of Caldwell 4620 Enterprise Wy, Ste 101 Caldwell 83605 208-454-1101 MERIDIAN DaVita Treasure Valley Dialysis Ctr 3525 E Louise Dr, Ste 155, Meridian 83642 866-544-6741

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C. K. Quade Law

(ad on page 31) 600 Riverpark Ln, Ste 215, Boise 83701 208-367-0723

DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICES & TRAINING

AARP Senior Driver Ed & Classes (ad on Inside Back Cover) 208-855-4004

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Driver’s License Offices – Ada County 400 N Benjamin Ln, Ste 101, Boise 83704 208-577-3100 – B oise County 3851 Hwy 21, Idaho City 83631 208-392-6059 – Canyon County 6107 Graye Ln, Caldwell 83607 208-454-7487 – Elmore County 125 S 5th E, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-1888 – Gem County 410 E 1st, Emmett 83617 208-365-3524 – Payette County 205 N 12th St, Payette 83661 208-642-6013 – Twin Falls County 630 Addison Ave W, Twin Falls 83301 208-735-4850

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Special Needs Planning for the Future If you have a loved one with a of a Loved One disability, you most likely wonder what will happen in the with a Disability event of your incapacity or death. You want answers to such questions as: n How can I make sure they sustain their quality of life and ensure that their best interests remain a top priority? n How can I make sure that excellent care and supervision are maintained throughout their lifetime? n How can I provide the “extras” without jeopardizing their governmental benefits? n How can I ensure a smooth transition of care to others thereby avoiding family conflict? n How can I incorporate such plans in my overall estate plan? Special Needs Planning— Legal Guidance Special Needs Planning, involving a knowledgable and skilled attorney, provides parents peace of mind. A compentent legal team assists parents, of all ages, assess, plan, and document their intentions through

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the execution of wills, trusts, and letters of intent. Ensuring Resouces for a Loved One—Wills and Supplemental Needs Trusts Ensuring a loved one remains

eligible for necessary services and supports provided through government benefits, requires documentation of intentions through a properly executed Last Will and Testiment providing clear direction for proper distribution of their estate. Further, parents and grandparents should consider the establishment of a Supplemental Needs Trust, setting forth terms which specifically limit the distributions to only supplement but not supplant available government benefits. Idaho law allows establishment

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trust assets remaining at the time of the Beneficiary’s death are subject to Medicaid Recovery.

Special Needs Trust— Avoiding Continued Disqualification In contrast, if a well intended parent of grandparent does not engage in proper special needs planning and the loved one with disability inherits assets from the estate, the person may be disqualified from receiving necessary services and supports paid through government benefits until their assets transfer to a Special Needs Trust. To avoid continued disqualification, Idaho law allows for the establishment of a Special Needs Trust. However, all

RELAX—Enjoy! With Special Needs Planning complete, RELAX knowing you did everything possible to protect the quality of life for your loved one with a disability.

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of a Supplemental Needs Trust to provide funds to enhance the quality of life of a loved one during their lifetime and allows for residual distribution of trust assets to others. Careful drafting of the terms of the trust ensures trust distributions properly supplement government services provided to the person with disabilities without interfering with those benefits.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Charlene K. Quade, an Attorney with C.K. Quade Law, PLLC, provides Special Needs Planning – specializing in Disability Law and Elder Law. Ms. Quade, a life long advocate for persons with disabilities, is the mother of an adult with Williams Syndrome.

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by Lesley Jacobson Here, under our roof, we celebrate legacies and heroes. For MorningStar Senior Living is built upon the manifest truth that seniors—the wisest and most experienced among us—deserve the highest respect and regard. This is MorningStar’s chosen calling, begun in 2003 when Ken Jaeger resolved to create his own brand of senior living. Out of his convictions, Ken established three precepts for MorningStar: honor God; value all seniors; and invest generously in his team. Ken’s design for MorningStar has always been that it be a company of Servants’ Hearts. And so we have been. But in 2015, MorningStar introduced Radiance, its new brand standard of Service Excellence. More than a customer service program, Radiance and its principles (taught formally to New Hires and reiterated every day at our Team Stand-up) celebrate an attitude, an attitude of selflessness that issues from a deep and sincere place, like a beam of light. For this is how we want to deliver service at MorningStar: with warmth and sincerity and depth. Through Radiance, we have a tangible and purposeful way to advance our mission of honoring, valuing and investing in others. With Radiance, we have a framework that enables us, as a team, to take service professionalism to the next level. Radiance is lived out in a variety of ways, from our interpersonal communication, to special touches throughout our homes, to spontaneous surprises for all beneath our roof. You can view Radiance simply as this: evidence of MorningStar’s resolve to be a place not only distinguished by compassion and care, but by service professionalism. Service becomes us! MorningStar of Boise is enjoying a facelift in 2016 of our entire first floor. From new carpet and paint, to all new accessories and furniture, our community will be more beautiful than ever when the renovation is complete this summer.

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NATIONAL Adult Protective Services 800-252-5400 Elder Care Locator 800-677-1116 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly 877-582-6995 LOCAL

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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Poison Control Center 800-222-1222 Ada County Sheriff 208-377-6790 Adult Protection 877-471-2777

FACES Family Justice Center 417 S 6th St, Boise 83702 208-577-4403

Boise Police 333 N Mark Stall Pl, Boise 83704 208-570-6000

Idaho Commission on Aging

Canyon County Sheriff 208-454-7531

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Durable Power of Attorney Adults make decisions every day Documents: in life. You make financial choices regarding banking, paying bills Why They Are and managing assets. You decide with whom to socialize and also IMPORTANT where to live. You make health care decisions such as consenting to or refusing treatment, obtaining medical records and choose a course of treatment when ill.

But what happens if you are too sick or disabled to manage these decisions? Before it is too late, have you prepared for someone to act on your behalf in the event of a crisis or if you are unable to manage decisions on your own? Adding a person

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to your bank accounts is not the answer because, among other reasons, it is dangerous and places your accounts at risk. Thankfully, there is a key legal tool for substitute decision making called a Durable Power of Attorney. A Durable Power of Attorney means one person (the “principal”) gives legal authority to another

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Choosing the right person as an agent is a very important decision and should be given careful consideration. It should be someone who is trustworthy, honest, knows how to handle money and accepts the responsibility as an agent. This agent owes a duty to the principal called a “fiduciary” duty, which means the agent has to act in the principal’s

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best interest, in good faith and with care, and keep good records. Abuse by an agent or a breach of fiduciary duty can be punishable civilly and criminally. A principal has the control to revoke a Power of Attorney at any time. If you become incapacitated and have not executed Power of Attorney documents, court proceedings called Guardianship and Conservatorship may be needed for someone to obtain decision making authority, which is both time consuming and costly. However, this may be avoided by planning in advance the execution of Durable Power of Attorney documents, which give you greater control and freedom of choice in an affordable manner.

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(the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to act on behalf of the principal. “Durable” means the agent can act when the principal loses capacity. A General Durable Power of Attorney permits your agent to manage any part or all of your financial affairs and property. A Health Care Durable Power of Attorney enables your agent to make any or all health care decisions if you become incapacitated. A Living Will allows you to spell out your desired medical treatment regarding life-saving procedures, artificial nutrition and artificial hydration if you become unable to speak for yourself and have a terminal illness, or are in a persistent vegetative state.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Elderly Opportunity Agency 134 N Washington Av, Emmett 83617 208-365-4461 Experience Work Employment Program 1224 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705 208-429-8077

Circuit Breaker Program 208-334-7733 El-Ada Energy Assistance 701 E 44th St, Ste 2, Boise 83714 208-377-7736

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Canyon Cty Indigent Fund 1115 N 11th Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-454-7419

WICAP Energy Assistance 502 Main St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-0675

Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions 866-616-3716 / 877-422-9040

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Debt Reduction Svcs 6213 N Cloverdale, Ste 100, Boise 83709 208-378-0200

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Dept of Health & Wellfare 1720 N Westgate Dr, Boise 83713 208-334-6700

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Idaho Division of Finance – Sr Investor Resource Ctr 800 Park Blvd, Ste 200, Boise 83712 208-332-8004

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FIDUCIARY SERVICES

Personal Accounting Services – Robin Cook CPA (ad on page 27) 208-362-0933

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NATIONAL & LOCAL Ada County Indigent Svcs 252 E Front St, Ste 199, Boise 83702 208-287-7960

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FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS Boise Tennis Coalition 208-342-2985 Boise’s Happy Hoofers 3748 S Law St, Boise 83706 208-863-6625 Continued on page 41 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Plan Ahead Perhaps the scariest aspect of While You Can aging is finding ways to pay for long term or nursing home care.

It’s easy to be frightened by the stories of families paying $10,000 monthly for the care for a loved one. The spouse who does not need the nursing care fears being left in financial ruins. While you read and hear about all kinds of different options to address this situation ranging from long term care insurance to complicated trusts, there are really only two types of plans – the one you get by design or the one you get by default. That is, if you want to maintain control, you have the power to make those decisions now and design your own plan. If you don’t design a plan, then by default you’ll get the government-designed plan. Most people are wary of the government plan and for good reason. It turns out to be the most expensive. That is, to qualify for government help, you just need to spend all or almost all of your assets. It doesn’t get much more expensive than that. On the other hand, while it may cost some money to design your own plan, you can avoid spending all of your assets and actually preserve some for the spouse who doesn’t need the nursing care. But what if you haven’t designed a plan yet? Hurry. Get it done. The

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sooner – the better. In other words, the sooner – the more options you have. For veterans who served during a war time, or their surviving spouses, the VA Pension Benefit or Aid & Attendance benefit may be available to help pay for care. For those who aren’t war time vets, Medicaid is

still a manageable option. Again, the sooner you move the more options you have and the more assets you can preserve. Don’t assume it’s too late for you. There are almost always options available. Find a qualified elder law attorney and find out what options are available to you. Remember, plan while you can. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Mark E Wight, attorney, President of Idaho Estate Planning. He can be reached at 208-939-7658 or visit IdahoEstatePlanning.com

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Senior Moving: What Is A Certified Moving is one of life’s biggest stress- Relocation & ors along with death, divorce and a Transition Specialist? health crisis Just cleaning out a junk drawer can be daunting but cleaning out a home that’s been lived in for decades is downright overwhelming. It’s common for families to have difficulties when assisting their loved ones with the downsizing portion of the process. Items that seem unimportant to those helping may have a strong sentimental value to the owner, creating tension and hurt feelings. Emotions run high when family is involved and can often stop the process in its tracks. GOOD NEWS! Senior Move Management, a relatively new service, is now available for seniors and their families to assist with all aspects of later life transitions. Certified Relocation and Transition Specialists ( CRTS™) are trained to make the ENTIRE move process STRESS FREE! Certified by the National Certification Board for Alzheimer’s Care, CRTS™

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professionals know how to streamline the job from sorting & organizing a lifetime of possessions, assistance in deciding what will accompany you to your new home, new home floor-plans, packing & unpacking , and have special training in handling clients with Alzheimers & Dementia. Senior Move Managers are also trained estate liquidators! Offsetting costs by selling the “stuff” that won’t be gifted to family or friends is an ideal way to put your “stuff” to work for you and help you reach your goal! Your CRTS™ professional keeps your project on track, providing compassionate emotional support through it all. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jennifer Mangiantini, CRTS, owner of Caring Transitions of Greater Boise, Idaho and may be reached at 208-870-7355 or email JMangiantini@CaringTransitions.net.

FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS continued from page 37 Downtown Family YMCA 1050 W State St, Boise 83702 208-344-5502 Fort Boise Through Boise Parks & Recreation 700 Robins Rd, Boise 83712 208-608-7680 Fit and Fall Proof Programs (thru Central District Health) 707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704 208-327-8591 Idaho IceWorld Through Boise Parks & Recreation 7020 S Eisnman Rd, Boise 83716 208-608-7716 West Family YMCA 5959 N Discovery Pl, Boise 83713 208-377-9622 Welcyon Fitness After 50 12505 W Chinden Ave, Boise 83713 208-409-7626

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El-Ada Outreach Food Pantry – 2 250 S Vista, Boise 83705 208-345-2820 – 7 01 E 44th St, Ste 2, Garden City 83714 208-377-0700

Idaho Food Bank

(ad on pages 42-43) 3562 S TK Ave, Boise 83705 208-336-9643 First Baptist Church Food Bank 607 N 13th St, Boise, 83702 208-344-7809 First Bible Missionary Church 375 N Roosevelt, Boise 83706 208-376-2439 First Presbyterian Church Friendship Food Pantry 950 W State, Boise 83702 208-345-3441 Grace Chapel Food Pantry 8650 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83638 208-375-5515 Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare Food Assistance 1720 Westgate Dr, Boise 83704 208-465-8444

SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 877-456-1233

Jewish Welfare Fund of Idaho 11 N Lataa, Boise 83706 208-343-6601

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Metro Meals on Wheels PO Box 140334, Boise 83714 208-321-0030

Agape in Action Food Pantry 1001 S Orchard, Boise 83705 208-685-0612 Calvary Chapel of Boise 123 Auto Dr, Boise 83709 208-321-7440

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Operation Love Center 12000 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83713 208-376-7272 Redeemer Lutheran Church 2920 Cassia, Boise 83705 208-344-6758 Continued on page 44 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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1. Remove any skin and excess fat fromchicken pieces. Cut chicken into ½-inch cubes. 2. Rinse, peel, and finely chop onion. Peel and mince garlic. 3. Rinse tomato. Remove core and seeds. Chop. 4. Rinse lime. Cut in half. In a small bowl, squeeze juice from one half. Discard seeds. 5. Rinse and chop cilantro and basil. 6. In a colander, drain and rinse beans. 7. In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. If onion or garlic start to brown, lower heat. 8. Add chicken, beans, broth, spices, tomato, lime juice, basil, and cilantro. Stir Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 9. If using, top with red pepper flakes

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Salvation Army Food Services 4308 W State St, Boise 83703 208-343-5429 St Vincent de Paul Holy Apostles Food Pantry 3209 W Overland, Boise 83705 208-333-1460 St. Johns Cathedral 815 Hays, Boise 83702 208-342-3511 St. Mark’s Food Bank 7960 Northview, Boise 83704 208-327-0345 Vineyard Christian Fellowship 4950 N Bradley, Garden City 83714 208-377-1477

EAGLE Eagle Food Bank 149 W State St, Eagle 83616 208-631-0702 GARDEN CITY St. Mary’s Food Bank 3890 W State St, Garden City 83703 208-344-2597 MERIDIAN Meridian Food Bank 133 Broadway Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-5102 St Vincent de Paul Holy Apostles Food Pantry 3209 Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-333-1460

Whitney United Methodist Church Food Bank 3315 Overland, Boise 83705 208-343-2892

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Women Infants & Children (WIC) 707 N Armstong Pl, Boise 83704 208-327-7488

St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry 1203 7th St N, Nampa 83651 208-249-5511

CALDWELL Canyon County Office of Aging 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063 Meals on Wheels Caldwell 1009 Everett St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-8142 Oasis Worship Food Center 615 13th St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-6000

Meals on Wheels Nampa 1512 12th Ave Rd, Nampa 83686 208-463-5720

Lighthouse Rescue Mission of Canyon County 304 16th Ave N, Nampa 83687 208-461-5030 TWIN FALLS Homestyle Direct 113 Main N, Kimberly, 83341 866-735-0921

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Do you know that your feet are a marvel of engineering? Together, your two feet contain over fifty bones, which is about one-fourth of all the bones in your body! Yet somehow, your feet can still accommodate more than sixty joints and two-hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments that hold our feet together and help them move. Here at Fleet Feet Meridian, we are partial to your feet….we want your feet to feel the very best that they can, because when your feet are comfortable, you can be more active, healthy, and happy. We know that foot health is very important at any age, and especially as we age. Our feet change throughout our lives: arches drop, padding decreases, and our feet change shape, often becoming longer, and more spread out. Studies have concluded that proper footwear assessment is necessary to help avoid pain and prevent foot problems. We especially want to reduce the increased risk of falls, so we do all we can to

ensure that our customers “stay on their feet,” and we also often find ourselves helping those who have had foot problems or injuries to “get back on their feet”! Because your feet are your foundation to better health, security, and prolonged activity, we at Fleet Feet Meridian want to make it easier for you, our customers, to find an extraordinary walking/jogging shoe that fits. A properly-fitted shoe should feel comfortable right away. It should support your foot, accommodate its contour, and provide cushioning as you walk. At Fleet Feet, we make sure that you leave our store with the best-fitting shoe possible. Questions? Call 208-888-0359 and speak to one of our shoe fitting specialists today.

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FUNERAL HOMES BOISE Aclesa Cremation 8209 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-322-2998 Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel 5400 W Fairview Av, Boise 83706 208-376-5400 Boise Funeral Home 8209 Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-322-3999

Summers Funeral Homes 1205 W Bannock St, Boise 83702 208-343-6493 CALDWELL Dakan Funeral Chapel 504 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-459-3629 Flahiff Funeral Chapel 624 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0833 EMMETT

Bowman Funeral Parlor 10254 W Carlton Bay, Garden City 83714 208-853-3131

Potter Funeral Chapel 228 E Main St, Emmett 83617 208-365-4491

Cloverdale Funeral Home & Crematory 1200 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713 208-375-2212

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Cremation Society of Idaho 5541 Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-322-3590 Funeral Consumer’s Alliance of Idaho 1714 N 7th St, Boise 83702 208-426-0032

Bella Vida Funeral Home 9661 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City 83714 208-321-9661 HOMEDALE Homedale’s Flahiff Funeral Chapel 27 E Owyhee Ave, Homedale 83628 208-337-3252 MERIDIAN

Forestary at Dry Creek Cemetery 9600 Hill Rd, Boise 83703 208-853-1940

Accent Funeral Home 1303 N Main St, Meridian 83642 208-888-5833

Gibson Funeral Home 507 W Idaho St, Boise 83702 208-342-8221

Summers Funeral Homes 3629 E Ustick Rd, Meridian 83646 208-898-0642

Mountain View Funeral Home 8209 W Fairview Av, Boise 83704 208-322-3999 Relyea Funeral & Cremation Svcs 318 N Latah, Boise 83706 208-344-4441 46 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

MOUNTAIN HOME Rost Funeral Home 500 N 18th E, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-0612

NAMPA Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel 404 10th Ave S, Nampa 83651 208-466-3545 Hansons Memorials 1927 N Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651 208-466-3740

Ada Gardeners 208-375-9310 Garden Clubs of Idaho 9861 W Countryman Way, Boise 83709 208-853-6108 Golden Garden Club 208-939-2192

Nampa Funeral Home – Yraguen Chapel 415 12th Ave S, Nampa 83651 208-442-8171

Idaho Gourd Society 208-461-2021

Zeyer Funeral Chapel 83 N Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651 208-467-7300

Idaho Rose Society 208-375-3623

PAYETTE Shaffer Jensen Memory Chapel 112 N 9th Ave, Payette 83661 208-642-3333 TWIN FALLS Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Rd, Twin Falls 83301 208-735-0011 Reynolds Funeral Chapel 2466 Addison Ave E, Twin Falls 83301 208-733-4900 Serenity Funeral Chapel 502 2nd Ave N, Twin Falls 83301 208-733-0991 White Mortuary 1364 Ave E, Twin Falls 83301 208-733-6600

GARDEN CLUBS Ada County Master Gardeners 5880 Glenwood St, Boise 83714 208-287-5900

Idaho Herb Club 208-887-1784

Long Valley Gardeners 208-382-5613

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Lunaria League 208-336-1556 Merry Tillers Garden Club 208-871-2718 Nampa Garden Club 208-899-6521 Owyhee Gardeners 208-896-4441 Payette Valley Garden Club 208-642-6686 Petal Pushers 208-375-9085 Treasure Valley Orchid Society PO Box 9732, Boise 83707 208-888-6615

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GARDENS continued Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge at Lake Lowell 13751 Upper Embankment Rd, Nampa 83686 208-467-9278

Ada County Landfill 10300 N Seamans Gulch Rd, Boise 83714 208-577-4725 Ada County Mosquito Abatement 975 E Pine St, Meridian 83642 208-577-4646

Idaho Botanical Gardens 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise 83712 208-343-8649

Air Quality Daily Index Update Hotline 208-373-0313

MK Nature Center 600 S Walnut, Boise 83712 208-334-2225

Better Business Bureau 125 E 50th St, Garden City 83714 208-342-4649

Quail Hollow Golf Course Through Boise Parks & Recreation 4520 N 36th St, Boise 83703 208-344-7807

Boise Building Permits 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-384-3802

Warm Springs Golf Course Through Boise Parks & Recreation 2595 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83702 208-343-5661 World Ctr for Birds of Prey 5668 W Flying Hawks Ln, Boise 83709 208-362-8687 Zoo Boise 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702 208-608-7760

GOVERNMENT SERVICES Ada County Assessor 200 W Front St, Boise 83702 208-287-7200 Ada County Code Enforcement 7200 Barrister Dr, Boise 83704 208-577-3726 Ada County Highway District 3775 Adams St, Boise 83714 208-387-6100 48 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

Boise City Clerk 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-384-3710 Boise City Utilities 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-384-3735 Boise Fire Administration 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-384-3950 Boise Parking Tickets 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-384-3770 Boise Parks & Recreation 1104 Royal Blvd, Boise 83706 208-608-7600 Boise School District 8169 W Victory Rd, Boise 83709 208-854-4000 Boise Trash & Recyling (Republic Services) 11101 W Executive Dr, Boise 83713 208-345-1265

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Meridian School District 1303 E Central Dr, Meridian 83642 208-855-4500

Canyon County Administration 1115 Albany St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-7300

Neighborhood Watch 208-577-3851

Canyon County Administration – Mosquito Abatement 9719 Booker Ln, Nampa 83686 208-461-8633 Crime Stoppers 208-343-COPS Dept of Environmental Quality 1410 N Hilton, Boise 83703 208-373-0502 Elmore County Administration 150 S 4th E, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-2130 Emergency Preparedness 7200 Barrister Dr, Boise 83704 208-577-4750 FACES Family Justice Center 417 S 6th St, Boise 83702 208-577-4403 Garden City Offices 6015 N Glenwood St, Garden City 83714 208-472-2900 Idaho Dept of Water Resources 322 E Front St, Boise 83702 208-287-4800 Idaho State Government 700 Clearwater Ln, Boise 83712 208-334-6000 Meridian City Offices 33 E Broadway, Meridian 83642 208-888-4433

Noxious Weeds & Animals 208-577-4646

Nuclear Care Partners

(ad on page 23) 1159 Iron Eagle Dr, Ste 170-B, Eagle 208-881-9022 Office of the Mayor – Boise 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-384-4404 Public Safety NON Emergency 208-377-6790

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Boise Zoning Permits 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-384-3830

Road Conditions State Wide 888-432-7623 Street Light Issues 208-384-3900 United Water 8248 W Victory Rd, Boise 83709 208-362-7300 Vehicle Licensing 400 N Benjamin Ln, Ste 102, Boise 83704 208-577-3135 Wood Burning Ban Hotline 208-384-3828

GUARDIANSHIP Ada County Board of Community Guardians 200 W Front St, Boise 83702 208-287-7977 Advocate Guardianship PO Box 191302, Boise 83719 208-362-9931 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Donna Schuyler Law

(ad on page 35) 750 Warm Springs Ave, Ste C, Boise 83712 208-344-1947

HEARING RESOURCES NATIONAL American Speech-LanguageHearing Association 800-638-8255 Hearing Aid Helpline 800-521-5247 Hearing Helpline – Better Hearing Institute 800-327-9355 National Hearing Aid Bank / Hear Now 800-648-4327 National Institute on Deafness 800-241-1044 LOCAL

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– 5 10 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702 208-489-4999 – 3 101 E State St, Ste 2108, Eagle 83616 208-489-4975 – 5 20 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1225, Meridian 83642 208-489-5999 – 1 72 2nd St S, Nampa 83651 208-489-4444

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Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Svcs 208-334-2150 Idaho State Council for the Deaf 208-334-0879

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Home Health Agencies provide individuals recovering from an illness, injury, or hospitalization with care at home. The goal is to help patients to improve and return to an optimal level of living. Please refer to our Home Health Agency comparison grid on pages 110-115 for a complete list of home health providers.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & SAFETY MODIFICATIONS

AARP

(ad on Inside Back Cover) 250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702 866-295-7284

Safety for Seniors

(ad on page 53) 4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709 208-867-2752

HOME MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Crazy Frog Pest Control and Maintenance

(ad on page 36) 100 W Overland Rd, Ste 200, Boise 83642 208-649-4887

Idaho Power Weatherization Program

(ad on page 109) www.idahopower.com 800-488-6151

CCOA Aging Weatherization & Human Svcs 304 N Kimball Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0065 El-Ada Weatherization 701 E 44th St, Ste 1, Garden City 83714 208-377-0700

Safety for Seniors

(ad on page 53) 4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709 208-867-2752

Window Panda

(ad on page 106) 10400 W Overland Rd, Boise 83709 208-891-8287

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES AB First Aid Store 7701 W Mossy Cup St Boise 83709 208-362-5995 Apria Healthcare 11880 W President Dr, Ste E Boise 83713 208-322-2372 Bennett Medical Svcs 6560 W Emerald St, Ste 124 Boise 83704 208-327-8888 Brownfield’s Prosthetics – 1 22 N 5th St, Boise 83702 208-342-4659 – 1 912 E Franklin Rd, Meridian 83642 208-342-4659 – 8 47 N Parkcentre Wy, Ste 1, Nampa 83651 208-342-4659 Hands of Hope Northwest 1201 S Powerline Rd, Nampa 83686 208-461-1473

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St. Luke’s Humphrey’s Diabetes Center

(ad on 64 Insert) – 1 226 River St, Boise 83702 208-331-1155 – 5 20 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1229, Meridian 83642 208-884-4220 – 8 24 S Diamond St, Nampa 83686 208-463-7364 Idaho Assistive Technology Project Lending Library 322 E Front St, Ste 222, Boise 83702 208-364-4564 Lincare 150 S Adkins Wy, Ste 130 Meridian 83642 208-323-6050

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Living Independence Network Corporation LINC – 2922 E Cleveland St, Ste 800 Caldwell 83605 208-454-5515 – 1878 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-336-3335 Medeco 216 W 38th St, Ste C, Boise 83714 208-429-1138 Norco Medical – 400 W Main St, Boise 83702 208-344-0299 – 2882 N Eagle Rd, Meridian 83646 208-898-0202 ProCare Therapy Services 3036 E Lanark St, Ste B Meridian 83642 208-322-5055 Continued on page 54 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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So You Want to Age in Place? Well you hear the term enough, whether on TV commercials, radio or in the back of every magazine, aging in place or similar themes are present in many forms. So maybe you are starting to ask what is this ‘thing’ called aging in place, does it apply to me and should I be thinking about it? We are all aging, you are probably reading this article in your home, so am I not already aging in place? Maybe this definition from the National Association of Home Builders will shed some light on the question. Aging in place means the ability to remain in one’s home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one’s maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a “home” for a lifetime. The answer is yes we are already aging in place and if asked want to continue to do so, so let’s pose a different question - How can we safely age in place?

Aging in place with aging related needs: living independently, but daily tasks are becoming harder such as climbing stairs, getting the mail or bathing. Aging in place with progressive condition-based needs: those with chronic or progressive conditions that will require special modifications and care to remain in their current home. Aging in place with traumatic change needs: individuals who experience an abrupt or immediate change such as a fall or a stroke that demands immediate adjustments in the living environment.

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Can you relate to one of the groups below? Aging in place without urgent needs: those who want to stay in their current home, are not experiencing immediate health/mobility issues.

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Most reading this article can probably relate directly or indirectly to one of the groups above. Obviously you cannot foresee all circumstances going forward, but it surprising how few in group one start thinking about safety until a traumatic event occurs and how many in group two struggle daily using a loose towel bar, or shower handle to navigate in and out of the tub, it only takes a second to move to group 4. A little prevention can go a long way, minor home modifications can reduce the chance of falling, make daily tasks easier and safer, assist with care and rehabilitation and allow your home to adapt with you as your needs change. This will not only improve your overall quality of life, but that of those around you. Whether it is a safety bar, shower chair, anti-slip strips or handrail on the front steps,

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cation, make sure that you are given a written estimate for the work to be completed, it is ok to ask for references, get more than one quote and never feel pressured to sign on the spot, this way you will get the solution you want from the company that is right for you. I hope you found this article useful, of course we cannot prevent everything that may occur but remember prevention is no accident! Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Bryan Connington, the owner of Safety for Seniors. He is a local home modification specialist, a National Association of Home Builders Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and holds an Executive Certificate in Home Modification from the University of Southern California.

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all no matter how minor add immeasurably to your day to day safety no matter what group you relate to. You can probably identify quite a few areas you would like to improve or make safer in your home right now, some of which you can address yourself and others that will require help. Of course the best thing is to get a professional to give your home a safety inspection, a reputable company will do this for free and be trained and expert in aging in place and home modification. One last note as I mentioned at the start of the article you see aging in place products advertised everyday from a larger number of companies. If you are considering particularly a more major home/bathroom modifi-

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HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES continued from page 51 Valley Home Medical 2065 E Fairview Ave Meridian 83642 208-955-7491

HOSPICE Hospice provides individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live in the last stage in their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment. Please refer to our Hospice comparison grid on pages 136-144 for a complete list of hospice providers. HOSPITALS BAKER CITY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center

(ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6461 BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

(ad on pages 1, 57) 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 208-367-2121

St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center (ad on 64 Insert) 190 E Bannock St, Boise 83712 208-381-2222

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation (ad on 64 Insert) 600 N Robbins Rd, Boise 83702 208-489-4444

Treasure Valley Hospital 8800 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-373-5000 Veterans Affairs Medical Center 500 Fort St, Boise 83702 208-422-1000 CALDWELL West Valley Medical Center 1717 Arlington St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-4641 EMMETT Walter Knox Memorial Hospital 1202 E Locust St, Emmett 83617 208-365-3561 MCCALL

St. Luke’s McCall

(ad on 64 Insert) 1000 State St, McCall 83638 208-634-2221 MERIDIAN

St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center

(ad on 64 Insert) 520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642 208-706-5000 MOUNTAIN HOME

St. Luke’s Elmore

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I recently went to a presentation in Boise titled “Let’s Have Dinner and Talk About Death” hosted by Regence Blue Shield and presented by Professor Hebb. He believes that the dinner table shapes our culture and can carry the weight of the “heaviest” conversations He also believes that breaking bread with others can spark social change. Professor Hebb had recently learned that 75% of Americans want to die at home but only 25% do. This bothered him. He came to the conclusion that “how we want to spend our final days is one of the most important conversations that American’s are not having.” After leaving Hebb’s presentation, I no longer believed the myth that American’s are too afraid to have these conversations. We are just having the wrong conversation. So, I hosted my first dinner. Friends, strangers, and collogues gathered together for dinner. Although, we all knew the topic; none of us knew exactly what to expect. Our

conversations had many twists and turns but it did not take long before people became vulnerable and shared their thoughts about deaths they had witnessed, fears of dying and grief over those they have lost. Everyone walked away with lessons learned and thoughts to contemplate. My husband shared this thought with me: “After the dinner, I thought about the conversation. I realized that HOW I die will have a big impact on those that I love. They will live with those memories. So, how I die is less about me and more about those who will still be alive after I am gone. So, I hope to die at home with my family surrounding me so my death will be a cherished memory for those that I love.” My hope is to be a part of a patient led revolution in our state. A revolution where ordinary people are talking to each other and where medical professionals are honoring their wishes. Together we can make a difference.

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Editor’s Note: This article was written by Honey Goodman, COO Treasure Valley Hospice. For more information, please see our ad below. Or contact honey@ treasurevalleyhospice.com

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SAINT ALPHONSUS

New Care Improvement Initiative from Saint Alphonsus is participating Medicare Available in a new Medicare initiative called Bundled Payment for at Saint Alphonsus Care Improvement program.

This program was developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation as part of the Affordable Care Act to improve patient experience, quality of care and find new and better ways to provide and pay for healthcare designed for a growing population of Medicare and Medicaid members. This free program encourages doctors, nurses and specialists to work together in a team so patients receive more coordinated care following hospital care. “Patients want their doctors to collaborate with all healthcare team members and their families,” says Dr Chad Boult, Medical Director of Saint Alphonsus Center for Healthy Aging. “When doctors and other health care providers work together patients receive better care. This is a key element as we work toward providing the best care at a more reasonable cost.” Certain Medicare patients that fall into a preselected group of bundles while they are at the hospital are automatically enrolled into the program and are assigned a Nurse Navigator, who follow the patient across all care

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settings. This may include in-person and/or telephone visits made routinely for 90 days. The program also includes skilled nursing facility visits and collaboration with home health services. Our Nurse Navigators work closely with patients and their care givers to review medications, address transportation issues, review red-flag symptoms, manage pain, address home/ caregiver support, equipment needs, and social support, and make sure all appropriate screenings (mammograms, colonoscopies, flu shot, etc) are up-to-date. At Saint Alphonsus we are excited to be part of this transformative program as it delivers meaningful patient-centered care. Our Boise, Nampa, and Ontario hospitals have Nurse Navigator’s guiding patients to better understand their recovery, to set goals specific to their diagnosis, and to obtain resources as needed. Our collective learnings enable us to better deliver care across all settings and to best meet the health care needs of our patients, in the manner they prefer.

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NAMPA

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center (ad on pages 1, 57)

1512 12th Avenue Rd, Nampa 83686 208-463-5000 ONTARIO

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center (ad on pages 1, 57) 351 SW 9th St, Ontario, OR 97914 541-881-7000 TWIN FALLS

St. Lukes Magic Valley Regional Medical Center (ad on 64 Insert) 801 Pole Line Rd, Twin Falls 83301 208-814-1000

HOSPITALS – LONG TERM ACUTE CARE (LTACH)

Southwest Idaho Advanced Care Hospital (ad on Inside Front Cover, 61) 6651 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83709 208-685-2400

Vibra Hospital of Boise

(ad on 96 Insert) 2131 S Bonito Way, Meridian 83642 208-489-9500

HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCES

Oasis Senior Advisors

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HOUSING RESOURCES For a complete list of subsidized housing resources, see pages 201-203.

LEGAL SERVICES

AARP

(ad on Inside Back Cover) 250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702 866-295-7284 Ada County Court Self-Help Center 200 W Front St, Ste 158, Boise 83702 208-287-6963 FACES Family Justice Center 417 S 6th St, Boise 83702 208-577-4403 Idaho Legal Aid Services – 1 104 Blaine St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-2591 – 1 447 S Tyrell Ln, Boise 83706 208-345-0106

Idaho Senior Legal Hotline 866-345-0106 Idaho State Bar Association 525 W Jefferson St, Boise 83702 208-334-4500 Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Assoc PO Box 895, Boise 83701 800-334-4510 Self Help Alternatives 3350 Americana Terr, Ste 220, Boise 83706 208-344-3208

LIBRARIES BOISE Ada Community Library 10664 W Victory Rd, Boise 83709 208-362-0181

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Boise Public Library – Main Branch 715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-384-4076 – Hillcrest 5246 Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-562-4996 Collister Library 4724 State St, Boise 83703 208-562-4995 Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Service 325 W State St, Boise 83702 800-458-3271 Providing free matter for the Blind or Handicapped to never stop reading! Library at Cole & Ustick 7557 W Ustick Rd, Boise 83704 208-570-6900 CALDWELL Caldwell Public Library 1010 Dearborn, 83605 208-459-3242 EAGLE Eagle Public Library 100 N Stierman Way, 83616 208-939-6814 GARDEN CITY

KUNA Kuna Public Library 457 Locust, Kuna 83634 208-922-1025 MERIDIAN Meridian Library District – Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln, Meridian 83642 208-888-4451 – Silverstone Library 3531 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-884-2616 MIDDLETON Middleton Public Library 307 E Main St, 83644 208-585-3931

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– Hidden Springs 5849 W Hidden Springs Dr, Boise 83714 208-229-2665 – Lake Hazel 10489 Lake Hazel Rd, Boise 83709 208-297-6700

MOUNTAIN HOME Mountain Home Public Library 790 N 10th E, 83647 208-587-4716 NAMPA Nampa Public Library 101 11th Ave S, 85651 208-468-5800 STAR Star Library 10706 Hwy 44, 83669 208-286-9755 TWIN FALLS Twin Falls Public Library 201 4th Ave E, 83301 208-733-2964

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What Is a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)? A Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) provides specialized medical, nursing and rehabilitation services for patients who need more advanced care for their recovery process, but who no longer require services at a traditional hospital. Patients typically have a chronic or medically complex medical condition that requires hospitalization for an average of 25 days or more in a facility that offers a 24/7 specialized treatment program. “Long term” often leads people to assume that it’s similar to a long-term facility (Nursing Home), but a more accurate description of an LTACH, would be a post-acute care hospital. The main difference between a traditional hospital and an LTACH is the length of stay. Traditional hospitals are focused on caring for a patient for an average of four to five days, where initial surgical interventions and diagnostic proce-dures are performed, while a long term acute care hospital typically cares for a patient an average of 25 days. The purpose of a LTACH is to provide critical care-level services but with a stronger recovery and rehabilitative focus permitted by the longer length of stay. Patients referred to an LTACH must meet an admission criteria designated by their insurer including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurers. At an LTACH, patients can continue to receive intensive interventions, such as ventilator weaning, cardiac monitoring, aggressive wound management, antibiotic infusions, TPN, while being managed by a coordinated patient care team. Long term acute care hospitals offer specialized programs for patients who require ventilator-weaning, wound care, infectious disease management, or intensive management of medically complex conditions. Typical services include daily management and rounding by Hospitalists and/or Pulmonologists, telemetry, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, dialysis, and an intensive staff-to patient ratio. For those looking to understand what services and conditions may be available for treatment at an LTACH, the following are the most common: Ventilator-Weaning Respiratory Failure n Wounds n Medically Complex n Amputation n Cardiovascular Disease n COPD n CHF n Head Injury/Trauma n n

Infectious Diseases (including MRSA, VRE) n Malnutrition n Pneumonia n Post-Operative Patients n Renal Disease/Failure n Spinal Cord Injury n Stroke n Trauma Continued on page 63 n

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Southwest Idaho Advanced Care Hospital is among 700 hospitals – or 15% – recognized nationwide for our respiratory care services by the American Association for Respiratory Care. Meet the pulmonologists, our physicians who specialize in lung conditions and diseases, who help guide our medical team: Dr. Ravi Kumar Dr. Kumar strives to provide excellence in his care – one patient at a time. Dr. Kumar has been actively involved in caring for patients with pulmonary, critical care, and sleeping disorders for more than 25 years. He is triple board-certified in pulmonary, critical care, and internal medicine.

Dr. David Frankl Dr. Frankl has a profound interest in achieving the best results for patients and their families. He has been a member of the medical profession for more than 25 years and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Frankl is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians through the American Thoracic Society.

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What is a LTACH? continued from page 60

Most common questions about LTACH Services: Is an LTACH like a nursing home? Not at all. Patients in a Long Term Acute Care Hospital are too medically complex for nursing homes to typically accept. LTACH’s provide daily physician management, 24 hour nursing care, pharmacy inhouse, radiology, dialysis, 24 hour respiratory therapy, and 6 day a week rehabilitation therapy. In

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

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addition, admission to an LTACH avoids using precious skilled nursing facility days granted by Medicare. Is LTACH like hospice? Hospice care is primarily for those not expected to recover and have a terminal illness. In contrast, the Long Term Acute Care Hospital is for patients who can be treated, recover and then return home or to a lower level of care. Editor’s Note: This article was written by Tammy Pettingill, Souhwest Idaho Advanced Care Hospital, Boise ID. See ad on page 61.

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Idaho Estate Planning

(ad on page 39) 453 S Fitness Plaza, Eagle 83616 208-922-6709 Idaho Health & Wellness Medicaid 208-465-8444 Senior Medicare Patrol Project 866-836-7677

enior Health Insurance S Benefits Advisors SHIBA

(ad on page 63) 700 W State St, 3rd Fl, Boises 83720 800-247-4422

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

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Blue Cross of Idaho

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Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare – Region III 3402 Franklin Rd, Caldwell 83605 208-454-0421 – Region IV 1720 W Westgate Dr, Boise 83704 208-334-0940 – Region V 601 Pole Line Rd, Twin Falls 83301 208-736-3024

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are in Section 3 in your Medicare & You handbook. To find them, look for the blue apples. Still Have Questions? SHIBA has Answers! If you have questions about preventive services or other benefits, Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) has trained counselors offering free, unbiased Medicare information in communities across Idaho and by phone. Information is available through its Medicare Helpline at 800-247-4422. SHIBA, the State of Idaho’s program for the federal State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) network is a service of the Idaho Department of Insurance. About the Department of Insurance The Idaho Department of Insurance has been regulating the business of insurance in Idaho since 1901. The mission of the Department is to equitably, effectively and efficiently administer the Idaho Insurance Code and the International Fire Code. For more information, visit www.doi.idaho.gov.

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and Norma Rudolph-Lance. Norma has been an active resident of Morningstar Senior Living since 2013, after becoming a widow she downsized and moved and has enjoyed it very much. She began volunteering in the community Marketplace and soon elected as Resident Council President where she is very busy. One day a friend of hers suggested that she go to lunch with their group as there is a gentleman that would like her to meet. She felt she wasn’t ready for that kind of meeting and was busy enough as it was with her many friends, responsibilities, and activities at

Morningstar. Her friend persisted and finally said “Hey, it’s a Free Lunch!” Norma reluctantly agreed to go to lunch. Meanwhile, across town, Ray a recent widower, had mentioned to his friends that he would enjoy the company of a companion while traveling. His friend and his wife became the matchmakers for Ray and Norma. He too was reluctant to attend the lunch, but with some coaxing he agreed. They met for lunch and instantly connected, Ray asked for Norma’s phone number, she was hesitant but agreed, a few days later he

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Cover Story - “Hey It’s a Meet Morningstar Residents Free Lunch!” and newlyweds Ray Lance,

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Medicare 2016 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans) Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.” Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Generally no cost If you paid Medicare taxes while working

Most people will pay monthly $104.90 - $121.86

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

$166 annual deductible.

These plans generally pay the Part A & B deductibles, the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits.

$1,288 deductible (per hospital stay) It is possible to pay $1,260 several times a year. Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more. Providers are paid by Medicare assignment. No coverage outside USA.

80/20 after deductible. Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, preventive services and other Medicare approved benefits. Most doctors accept Medicare patients. No out-of-pocket maximum.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

Limited dental and vision services

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered Plans coordinate with any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare Can provide benefits outside USA Plans are only available through insurance companies. People should add a Part D plan to cover prescription drugs. Must have Part A & B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. There is no additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance. This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 877-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com 66 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

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(Part C Advantage Plans & Part D) Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage. Advantage Plans Part C Instead of a Medigap Plan

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium ($104.90 - $121.86) is still paid. Companies have annual contracts with Medicare.

Plans are generally a variation of the following:

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, PFFS, etc. Plans have co-pays and /or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Deductible (Phase I) $0 - $360 deductible Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $3,310

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Coverage Gap (Phase III) The member now pays almost all costs: 58% coinsurance or co-pay for covered generic drugs. 45% coinsurance for covered brand name drugs. You stay here until member has paid $4,850

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, emergency & more.

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV) For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $2.95 / $7.40 or 5% depending on drug tier.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15 - December 7 of each year. This is time to make changes in company or coverage.

Part D can be separate with medigap & PFFS plans. There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

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Annual Election Period is Oct 15 - Dec 7 each year Must have Part A or B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 12/2015 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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A New Health Plan Assists Idahoans Enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid am is a very nice gentleman that lives alone, never asks for help and does not want to be a bother to anyone. Sam has some health issues and he is a “Dual Eligible”. This means he is eligible for both Medicare and Idaho Medicaid. Sam was recently diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. A couple of months ago, Sam heard about a new health plan called True Blue and he signed up. True Blue is a Special Needs Plan that is managed by Blue Cross of Idaho through a contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. As part of the True Blue Program, all Medicare and Medicaid services are covered and paid for through one place. Each member receives a Care Manager to help them access the services they need. Sam’s Care Manager met with him and learned that he was taking the bus to all of his Chemotherapy appointments. Feeling weak and fatigued after his appointment, he still would get on the bus and travel home. The Care Manager talked to Sam and told him that he could get a ride to his Chemotherapy sessions and that it was a covered benefit under Medicaid and that she would help him schedule his first ride. Sam was very happy that he was able to have a ride, get picked up and go right home after his session. Sometimes it is the little things that make the difference to people. Are you on Medicare and Medicaid, or do you know someone who is? Do you/they find it difficult to keep track of which programs pay for certain services? Do you wonder who to call with questions? If so, Blue Cross of Idaho’s True Blue Program may be the answer. True Blue provides a care manager who can answer your questions and help you get the services you need. This program also offers medical, mental health, home and community based services, long-term care, dental and vision coverage. True Blue is available in most Idaho counties. Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries wishing to enroll need to be at least 21 years of age and live in the True Blue service area.

You can enroll by calling Blue Cross of Idaho at 1-888-495-2583, or TTY users can call 1-888-377-1363, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week. Enrollment is voluntary. There is no “open enrollment period” and members can opt-out at any time. 68 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

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But idle isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one of them.

Journey on.

Make sure you continue living life to the fullest with Blue Cross of Idaho Medicare Advantage, the coverage more Idahoans choose than any other. Learn more at 1-877-376-7531 or JourneyOnIdaho.com.

Blue Cross of Idaho Care Plus is a PPO, HMO or HMO POS health plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Blue Cross of Idaho Care Plus depends on contract renewal. Benefits and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, with all services provided by Y0010_MK16098 Accepted Blue Cross of Idaho. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Saint Alphonsus Behavioral Health (ad on pages 1, 57) 131 N Allumbaugh, Boise 83704 208-367-2175

Community Partnerships of Idaho 3076 N Five Mile Rd, Boise 83709 208-376-4999 Community Support Center 716 N Orchard St, Boise 83706 208-429-0330

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) 800-950-6264

Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare Mental Health Svcs – Region III 3402 Franklin Rd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0092 – Region IV 1720 N Westgate Dr, Ste A-1, Boise 83704 208-334-0800

National Mental Health Association 800-969-6642

Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-564-2120

National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-TALK

Intermountain Hospital 303 N Allumbaugh, Boise 83704 800-321-5984

NATIONAL American Psychological Association 800-964-2000

Suicide Prevention 800-SUICIDE LOCAL Ada Cty Mental Health Svcs 1720 W Westgate, Boise 83704 208-334-0808 Boise Vet Center 2424 Bank Dr, Boise 83705 208-342-3612 Catholic Charities of Idaho 4202 W Emerald, Boise 83706 208-345-6031 Community Outreach Counseling – 1 031 W Sanetta St, Nampa 83651 208-466-7443 – 3 017 S Meridian Rd, Meridian 83642 208-888-6123 – 2 399 S Orchard St, Ste 101, Boise 83705 208-344-2228 – 2 0535 N Academy Rd, Greenleaf 83626 208-459-3896 70 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

LDS Family Services 10740 W Fairview Av, Ste 100, Boise 83713 208-376-0191 Lutheran Social Services 8030 Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-685-0587 Mental Health Mobile Crisis Region IV 208-334-0808 Mountain States Group 1607 W Jefferson, Boise 83702 208-336-5533 National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI – Boise) 4696 Overland Rd, Ste 274, Boise 83705 208-376-4304 Safe Haven Hospital of Treasure Valley 8050 Northview St, Boise 83704 208-327-0504

Saint Alphonsus Behavioral Outpatient Counseling (ad on pages 1, 57) 131 N Allumbaugh, Boise 83704 208-367-6500 Tidwell Social Services 5999 W State St, Boise 83703 208-853-5095 Treasure Valley Community Resource Center 2412 E Chicago St, Ste 110, Caldwell 83605 208-459-9263

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT Access Vans 6893 Supply Way, Boise 83716 208-385-7647

Hands of Hope Northwest

1201 S Powerline Rd, Nampa 83686 208-461-1473 LINC (Living Independence Network Corporation) 1878 W Overland, Boise 83705 208-336-3335 Norco Medical – 4 00 W Main St, Boise 83702 208-344-0299 – 2 882 N Eagle Rd, Meridian 83646 208-898-0202 – 1 50 Shannon Dr, Nampa 83687 208-467-3070 – 1 906 Fairview Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-402-0100 – 3 40 S Main, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-1177

Nuclear Care Partners

(ad on page 23) 1159 Iron Eagle Dr, Ste 170-B, Eagle 208-881-9022

Numotion 1610 N Orchard St, Boise 83706 208-288-5460

Safety for Seniors

(ad on page 53) 4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709 208-867-2752 Valley Medical 2065 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642 208-955-7491

MOVING SERVICES

Caring Transitions

(ad on page 40) www.estatemovegreaterboiseid.com 208-870-7355

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MUSEUMS Alive After Five (Each Wed Grove Plaza Live Music & Art) Grove Plaza, 826 E Main St, Boise 83702 208-345-3411 Art in the Park Julia Davis Park, 670 Julia Davis Dr Boise 83702 208-345-8330 Basque Museum & Cultural Center 611 Grove St, Boise 83702 208-343-2671 Boise Art Museum 670 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702 208-345-8330 Boise State University Art Gallery 1910 University Dr, Boise 83725 208-426-1223 Continued on next page

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MUSEUMS continued First Thursday (Gallery Stroll First Thurs of the month) Downtown Boise, Boise 83702 208-472-5251 Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial 770 S 8th St, Boise 83702 208-345-0304 Idaho Black History Museum 508 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702 208-334-2120 Idaho Museum of Military History 4748 Lindberg St, Boise 83705 208-272-4841 Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise 83712 208-368-9876 Idaho State Historical Museum 610 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702 208-334-2120 Old Idaho Penitentiary 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise 83712 208-334-2844 War Hawk Air Museam 201 Municipal Way, Nampa 83687 208-465-6446 World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame 404 S Eighth St, Boise 83702 208-343-7224

MUSIC THERAPY Music Makes Connections 5608 Cruzen, Boise 83706 208-286-5508 72 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES Canyon County Office of Aging 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

OXYGEN Apria Healthcare – 1 1880 W President Dr, Ste E Boise 83713 208-322-2372 – 2 61 Addison Ave W Twin Falls 83301 208-733-4450 Bennett Medical Services 6560 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-327-8888 Lincare 10 N Liberty, Ste 150, Caldwell 83605 208-323-6050 Norco Medical – 2 882 N Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642 208-898-0202 – 3 15 E Elm St, Ste 10, Caldwell 83605 208-402-0100 – 4 00 W Main, Boise 83702 208-344-0299 – 3 40 S Main St, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-1177 – 2 882 N Eagle Rd, Meridian 83646 208-898-0202 – 1 50 Shannon Dr, Nampa 83687 208-467-3070 Pacific Pulmonary Services 5220 N Sawyer Av, Ste Garden City 83714 208-376-1730

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Lily Patient Assistance Program 877-795-4559

PET CARE & SERVICES Canyon County Office of Aging – Pet Food Assistance Program 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

Medical Prescription Discount Card 800-377-1614 Medicare Prescription Drug Card 800-633-4227 Merck Patient Assistance Program 800-727-5400

Idaho Humane Society 4775 W Dorman St, Boise 83705 208-342-3508

Nuclear Care Partners

PHARMACEUTICAL PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE – DISCOUNTED MEDICATIONS

AARP Prescription Discount Program (ad on Inside Back Cover) 800-456-2277

Ada Cty NACO Prescription Drug Discount Program 252 E Front St, Ste 199, Boise 83702 208-287-7960 Benefits CheckUp 202-479-1200 Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA). BenefitsCheckUp is the nation’s most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. Canyon County Office of Aging 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

(ad on page 23) 1159 Iron Eagle Dr, Ste 170-B, Eagle 208-881-9022

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Glaxo Smith Kline Prescription Assistance 888-672-6436

Valley Medical 905 S Industry, Ste 106 Meridian 83642 208-955-7491

Novartis Medicare Drug Plan Assistance Line 800-620-3292 Partnership for Prescription Assist 888-477-2669 Pfizer Pfriends 866-706-2400 Pharmaceutical Assist for the Aged & Disabled (PAAD) 800-792-9745 Rx PhRMA 800-377-1614 St. Vincent de Paul Prescription Program 3217 W Overland, Boise 83705 208-344-9737 Universal Prescription Discount Service 208-375-2117

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Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Heart Care (ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814.............. 208-367-2328 – Boise (Moreau Bldg), 6140 Curtisian Ave #200, Boise 83704....... 208-367-2328 – Caldwell, 1906 Fairview Ave, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605.................... 208-367-2328 – Eagle, 323 E Riverside, Ste 224, Eagle 83616.............................. 208-367-2328 – Fruitland, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 102, Fruitland 83619...................... 208-367-2328 – Meridian, 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste 205, Meridian 83642................... 208-302-0160 – Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave., Suite 300, Nampa ID 83687........ 208-895-4950 – Ontario, 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 3200, Ontario 97914.................... 208-367-2328

St. Luke’s Cardiology Associates (ad on 64 Insert) – Boise, 300 E Jefferson St, Ste 101, Boise 83712............................. 208-322-1680 – Caldwell, 315 E Elm, Ste 350, Caldwell 83608............................ 208-322-1680 – Meridian, 3525 E Louise Dr, Ste 400, Meridian 83642....................... 208-322-1680 – Nampa, 215 E Hawaii, Nampa 83687........................................... 208-322-1680 – Twin Falls, 775 Pole Line Rd W, Ste 112, Twin Falls 83301............. 208-814-8200

DIABETES

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Diabetes Care & Education (ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814.............. 541-523-8814 – Boise, 1000 N Curtis Rd, Ste305, Boise, ID 83706........................ 208-367-6099 – Meridian, 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste 205, Meridian 83642................... 208-302-0600 – Nampa, 211 Iowa, Nampa, ID 83687............................................ 208-302-0600 – Ontario, 351 SW 9th, Ontario, OR 97914...................................... 541-881-7196

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Ear, Nose and Throat (ad on pages 1, 57) – Boise, 901 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83706....................................... 208-367-6099 – Nampa, 4400 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa, ID 83687......................... 208-367-6099 – Ontario, 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Suite 3200, Ontario, OR 97914.......... 541-881-7451

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BAKER CITY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City Clinic, 3175 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814.. 541-523-4415 – Valley Medical Clinic, 3820 17th St, Baker City, OR 97814....... 541-523-4465 BOISE Family Medicine Health Center – 777 N Raymond, Boise 83704.............................................................208-514-2500 – 121 E Fort St, Boise 83712.................................................................208-514-2500 – 6094 Emerald, Boise 83704................................................................208-514-2500

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) – Bown Crossing, 2141 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706............... 208-302-5000 – Emerald, 6533 Emerald St, Boise 83704...................................... 208-302-5100 – Federal Way, 1880 W Judith Ln, Boise 83705.............................. 208-302-5200 – McMillan, 12273 W McMillan Rd, Boise 83713............................ 208-302-5500 – Overland, 10255 W Overland Rd, Boise 83709............................ 208-302-5600 Terry Reily Health Clinics, 300 S 23rd St, Boise 83702...................208-344-3512

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Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) 315 E Elm St, Ste 100, Caldwell 83605.............................................. 208-302-7100 Terry Reily Health Clinics, 2005 Arlington, Caldwell 83605............208-466-5359 EAGLE

Saint Alphonsus Internal Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) 323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 224, Eagle 83616.......................................... 208-302-6000 Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) – Clinic at Eagle, 600 E State St, Ste 200, Eagle 83616................ 208-367-4700 – Oasis Medical Center, 3217 W Bavaria St, Eagle 83616........... 208-286-6676 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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St. Lukes Internal Medicine (ad on 64 Insert) – 3 101 E State St, Ste 2120, Eagle 83616.............................................208-473-3275 – 5 20 S Eagle Rd, Ste 3102, Eagle 83642.............................................208-706-5100 FRUITLAND

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) – Fruitland Health Plaza, 910 NW 16th St, Fruitland 83619........ 208-452-8000 GARDEN CITY Family Medicine Health Ctr, 215 W 35th St, Garden City 83714....208-514-2500 HOMEDALE Terry Reily Health Clinics, 108 E Idaho Blvd, Homedale 83628.......208-337-3189 KUNA

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) 757 E Wythe Creek Ct, Kuna 83634.................................................... 208-302-6500 MARSING Terry Reily Health Clinics, 201 Main St, Marsing 83639.................208-896-4159 MELBA Terry Reily Health Clinics, 150 2nd St, Melba 83641......................208-495-1011 MERIDIAN Family Medicine Health Center, 2321 E Gala, Meridian 83642.....208-514-2500

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste B, Meridian 83642............................................ 208-302-6400

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Internal Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste B, Meridian 83642............................................ 208-302-6400

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Terry Reily Health Clinics, 201 S 1st Ave E, Middleton 83644.........208-585-0048 NAMPA

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) – Dallan Woods, 214 S Midland Blvd, Nampa 83686.................... 208-465-6900 – Garrity, 1200 Garrity Blvd, Nampa 83687.................................... 208-466-9092 – Iowa, 211 W Iowa, Nampa 83686................................................. 208-465-7377 – Karcher, 11035 W Karcher Rd, Nampa 83651............................... 208-302-6600 –N ampa Health Plaza, 4400 E Flamingo, Ste 301, Nampa 83687..208-465-6970 Terry Reily Health Clinics, 223 16th Ave N, Nampa 83687..............208-467-4431 NEW PLYMOUTH

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) 213 N Plymouth Ave, New Plymouth 83655........................................ 208-674-1444 ONTARIO

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) – Ontario, 840 SW 4th Avenue, Ontario 97914................................ 541-881-7370

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Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Women’s Specialty Clinic (ad on pages 1, 57) 1055 N Curtis Rd., Boise, ID 83706.................................................... 208-367-5227

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Gynecology (ad on pages 1, 57) 1072 N Liberty Suite 100, Boise, ID 83704......................................... 208-367-4224

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Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Oasis Medical Center (ad on pages 1, 57) 3217 W Bavaria, Eagle, ID 83616....................................................... 208-288-4888

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Gynecology (ad on pages 1, 57) 323 E Riverside, Suite 224, Eagle, ID 83616..................................... 208-367-6237 NAMPA 4424 E Flamingo, Suite 200, Nampa, ID 83687................................. 208-288-4888 ONTARIO

aint Alphonsus Medical Group – S Treasure Valley Women’s Clinic (ad on pages 1, 57) 1219 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 2, Ontario, OR 97914.............................. 541-889-2229

INTERNAL MEDICINE BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Internal Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) 5966 W Curtisian Ave., Boise, 83704................................................. 208-302-5400

St. Lukes Internal Medicine (ad on page 43) 701 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706.................................................. 208-381-6400 – Boise, 600 N Robbins Rd, Boise 83702......................................... 208-489-4990 – Cloverdale, 4840 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713......................... 208-706-8000 – Jefferson, 300 E Jefferson St, Ste 300, Boise 83702.................... 208-381-4100 EAGLE

aint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family & S Internal Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) – Oasis Medical Center, 3217 W Bavaria St, Eagle 83616........... 208-302-6200

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Saint Alphonsus Medical Group - Internal Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) Fruitland Health Plaza, 910 NW 16th St, Fruitland 83619........... 208-452-8015 MERIDIAN

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group - Internal Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste B, Meridian 83642............................................ 208-302-6400

NEUROLOGY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Neurology (ad on pages 1, 57) – Boise, 1072 N Liberty St, Ste 303, Boise 83704............................ 208-367-2800 – Caldwell, 1906 Fairview, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605...................... 208-367-2800 – Fruitland, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 102, Fruitland 83619.................. 208-367-2800 – Nampa, 401 E Hawaii, Nampa 83686........................................... 208-465-6934

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Neurosurgery (ad on pages 1, 57) – 1 072 Liberty St, Ste 303, Boise 83704............................................ 208-367-4035 – 9 01 N Curtis Rd, Ste 503, Boise 83706........................................... 208-367-4000

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St. Luke’s Neurology Clinic (ad on page 43) – Boise, 125 E Idaho St, Ste 300, Boise 83712................................ 208-381-7335 – Meridian, 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 2207, Meridian 83642..................... 208-706-6300

ORTHOPEDICS

aint Alphonsus Medical Group – Hip & Knee S Reconstruction (ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814.............. 541-523-1797 – Boise 1075 N Curtis Rd, Ste 300, Boise 83706......................................... 208-367-3330 901 N Curtis Rd, Ste 501, Boise 83706........................................... 208-367-5080 6500 W Emerald, Boise 83704........................................................ 208-367-5095

aint Alphonsus Medical Group – Joint Preservation S & Reconstruction (ad on pages 1, 57) – Boise, 6165 W Emerald, Boise 83704.............................................208-377-0777 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Orthopedics (ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR, 97814................. 541-523-1797 – Boise, 6500 W Emerald, Boise 83704............................................ 208-367-5095 – M eridian Health Plaza, 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste A, Meridian 83642.....208-288-4700 – Nampa Health Plaza, 4424 E Flamingo, Ste 110, Nampa 83687.... 208-288-4700

St. Luke’s Boise Orthopedic Clinic (ad on 64 Insert) – 7 03 S Americana Blvd, Ste 12, Boise 83702................................. 208-323-2600 – 5 20 S Eagle Rd, Ste 3213, Meridian 83642........................................ 208-323-2600

St. Luke’s Intermountain Orthopedics (ad on 64 Insert) – 6 00 W Robbins Rd, Ste 100, Boise 83702...............................................208-383-0201 – 5 20 S Eagle Rd, Ste 2209, Meridian 83642........................................ 208-383-0201 – 1 109 W Myrtle St, Boise 83702...................................................... 208-383-0201

St. Luke’s Orthopedic Clinic (ad on 64 Insert) 200 Forest St, McCall 83638............................................................ 208-634-5909

PODIATRY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Coughlin Foot & Ankle (ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814.............. 208-367-3330 – Boise, 1075 N Curtis Rd, Ste 300, Boise 83706............................ 208-367-3330

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Podiatry (ad on pages 1, 57) – Nampa, 211 W Iowa Ave, Nampa 83686....................................... 208-367-3330 – Ontario, 840 SW 4th St, Ontario 97914........................................ 541-881-1310

St. Luke’s Podiatry Clinic (ad on 64 Insert) – Boise, 1907 S Broadway Ave, Ste 205, 83702............................... 208-938-4670 – Meridian, 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1243, 83642................................ 208-938-4670

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aint Alphonsus Medical Group – S Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814.............. 208-465-6952 – Boise, 1075 N Curtis Rd, Ste 200, Boise 83706............................ 208-302-2000 – Caldwell, 1906 Fairview Av, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605.................... 208-302-6400 – Fruitland Health Plaza, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 102, Fruitland 83619...208-465-6952 – Meridian Health Plaza, 3025 Cherry Ln, Ste B, Meridian 83642..... 208-302-6400 – Nampa, 401 E Hawaii, Nampa 83686........................................... 208-465-6952 – Nampa, 1512 N 12th Ave, Nampa 83686..................................... 208-302-2000

St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine Institute & Pulmonary Associates (ad on 64 Insert) 2347 E Gala, Meridian 83642............................................................ 208-706-5380

St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine Institute (ad on 64 Insert) – 5 20 S Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642.................................................... 208-706-5380 – 1 90 E Bannock, Boise 83702.......................................................... 208-706-5380 – 1 000 State St, McCall 83637.......................................................... 208-706-5380 – 8 95 N 6th East St, Mountain Home 83647........................................ 208-706-5380

St. Luke’s Idaho Pulmonary Associates (ad on 64 Insert) 2051 E Summersweet, Boise 83716................................................. 208-323-3767

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aint Alphonsus Medical Group – S Comprehensive Pain & Spine (ad on pages 1, 57) – Boise, 1055 N Curtis Rd, South Tower, 6th Fl, Boise 83706........... 208-367-4343 – Nampa, 1524 12th Avenue Rd, Nampa 83686................................ 208-463-5290

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Spine Surgery (ad on pages 1, 57) – Boise, 1075 N Curtis Rd, Ste 101, Boise 83706............................ 208-367-7463 – Nampa, 214 S Midland Blvd, Nampa 83686................................. 208-288-4700

St. Luke’s Center for Spine Wellness (ad on 64 Insert) 703 Americana Blvd, Ste 130, Boise 83702......................................... 208-333-2225

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aint Alphonsus Medical Group – S Colorectal & General Surgery (ad on pages 1, 57) – Boise, 1072 N Liberty St, Ste 201, Boise, ID 83704....................... 208-377-2273

aint Alphonsus Medical Group – S Comprehensive Breast Surgery (ad on pages 1, 57) – Boise, 900 N. Liberty St, Ste 101, Boise, ID 83704........................ 208-367-5050 – Nampa, 4400 East Flamingo Ave., Nampa, ID 83687................... 208-367-5050

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – General Surgery (ad on pages 1, 57) – Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Road, Baker City, OR 97814.......... 541-523-1797 – Boise, 6140 Curtisian, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83704........................ 208-367-7090 – Meridian, 3025 W Cherry Lane, Meridian, ID 83642..................... 208-465-6940 – Nampa, 401 E Hawaii, Nampa, ID 83686..................................... 208-465-6940 – Ontario, 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 2600, Ontario, OR 97914............. 541-881-1601

aint Alphonsus Medical Group – Plastic & S Reconstructive Surgery (ad on pages 1, 57) 900 N. Liberty Street, Boise, ID 83704................................................ 208-367-5050

TRAVEL MEDICINE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Travel Medicine (ad on pages 1, 57) 1880 W Judith Ln, Boise 83705...............................................................208-302-5200

St. Luke’s Travel Medicine and Immunization Clinic (ad on page 43) 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1239, Meridian 83642.......................................... 208-706-7200

URGENT CARE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 57) BOISE – Bown Crossing, 2141 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID 83706.............. 208-302-5050 – Emerald, 6533 Emerald St, Boise, ID 83706................................... 208-302-5150 – Findley, 3587 S Federal Way, Boise, ID 83705................................. 208-302-5350 – Lake Hazel, 10583 W Lake Hazel Rd, Boise, ID 83709..................... 208-302-5900 82 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

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EAGLE 3217 W Bavaria, Eagle, ID 83616...................................................... 208-302-6250 FRUITLAND 910 NW 16th Street, Fruitland, ID 83619........................................... 208-452-8050 MERIDIAN 3025 W Cherry Ln, Meridian, ID 83642............................................... 208-302-6450 NAMPA – Nampa Health Plaza, 4400 E Flamingo, Nampa, ID 83687............. 208-302-7050 – Karcher, 11035 W Karcher Rd, Nampa, ID 83651............................ 208-302-6650 ONTARIO 840 SW 4th Avenue, Ontario, OR 97914............................................. 541-881-2550

VEIN SPECIALISTS

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Vein Care (ad on pages 1, 57) 6140 W Curtisian, Ste 100, Boise 83704............................................ 208-367-8346

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CALDWELL Elm, 315 E Elm St, Caldwell, ID 83605.............................................. 208-302-7150

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Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Selling a seniors most valued and valuable asset, their home, and the subsequent move, often requires unique expertise on a number of different fronts. The first step is to ask the question, is moving the best alternative? If so, where? Have other options been explored? Most seniors would prefer to continue living in their own home, or aging in place but sometimes circumstances are such that other options much be considered. n

ome maintenance becomes a h burden a major life event forces considering a move a n aging parent wants to live closer to adult children or other caretakers nancial concerns make it difficult fi to keep the home s upport services are needed that are not available at home

Selling a senior’s home can be much more complicated due to these issues and sometimes the number of people involved. Whatever the reason, there may come a

time when parents, along with their adult children make the decision that selling is the right thing to do for their loved one. The financial, logistical and emotional issues involved in a move can be stressful for a family to navigate. Senior parents and their adult children may feel they are in unfamiliar territory as they deal with these questions. A Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) can help guide your family through the complex issues and unique situations you may encounter. This designation is only given to those Realtors who have been trained on how to help seniors. A real estate professional who has experience in senior’s issues, and who can put you in contact with other similar trained professional advisors, can be an invaluable resource at this time. You can count on a SRES to help guide you through the process and the special considerations, making the transaction less stressful and more successful. (From “Moving On” A Guide to Housing-Related Resources Tailored to Seniors and their Families).

Staying in our homes as we get older is the desire for most of us, but for many reasons circumstances change. Give me a call and I can help you navigate the maze of details and emotional issues involved in selling your home.

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Mary Holden 208-850-4771 1102 N. 24th Street Boise, ID 83702 mholden@redpheasantrealty.com

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Red Pheasant Realty – Mary Holden Agent (ad on page 84) 1102 N 24th St, Boise 83702 208-850-4771

REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS Please refer to the Skilled Nursing Comparison Grid on pages 194-198 for a complete overview of all rehabs available and the services they provide.

Avamere Transitional Care of Boise (ad on page 201) 1001 S Hilton St, Boise 83705 208-345-4464

Genesis Health Care

(ad on page 200) – Apex Center 8211 Ustick Rd, Boise 83704 208-375-3700 – Cherry Ridge Center 501 W Idaho Blvd, Emmett 83617 208-365-3597 – Meridian Center 1351 W Pine Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-7049 – Payette Center 1019 3rd Ave S, Payette 83661 208-642-4455 – Sunny Ridge Center 2609 Sunnybrook Dr, Nampa 83686 208-467-729 – River Ridge Center 640 Filer Ave W, Twin Falls 83301 208-734-8645 – Twin Falls Center 674 Eastland Dr, Twin Falls 83301 208-734-4264

Good Samaritan Society – Boise Village (ad on page 200)

3115 Sycamore Dr, Boise 83703 208-343-7726

Life Care Center of Boise

(ad on page 193) 808 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 208-376-5273

Life Care Center of Treasure Valley (ad on page 193) 502 N Kimball Pl, Boise 83704 208-377-1900

Riverview Rehabilitation Center (ad on page 86)

3550 W Americana Terr, Boise 83706 208-615-4940

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St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital (ad on 64 Insert) 600 N Robbins Rd, Boise 83702 208-489-4444

St. Luke’s – Gwen Neilsen Anderson Rehab Center (ad on 64 Insert) 801 Pole Line Rd W, Twin Falls 83301 208-814-3755

Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Holly (ad on page 197) 2105 Twelfth Ave Rd, Nampa 83686 208-467-5721

Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Midland (ad on page 197) 46 N Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651 208-466-7803

Valley View Nursing and Rehab (ad on page 193) 1130 N Allumbaugh, Boise 83704 208-854-8500

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Understanding Rehabilitation in a After a brief stay in the hospital Transitional for illness, injury, or even surgery, people are often faced with Rehab Facility questions about what comes next. For example, if I can’t walk or dress myself, how am I supposed to go home? If I can’t go home, where should I go? Do I have to go to a nursing home? For those people who simply require a shortterm regimen of rehabilitation, a Transitional Rehab Facility may be the answer.

they’re not healthy enough to return home, but they’re not sick enough to remain in the hospital. They simply need a “tune-up” before they return to their lives. Under the supervision of a physician, Transitional Rehab Facilities provide not only skilled nursing care, but the necessary physical, occupational, speech, and in some cases, respiratory therapy that enable people to get stronger and

Transitional Rehab Facilities are fully licensed medical rehabilitation facilities where people go when

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return to the lifestyle they enjoy. On average, people who require rehabilitation at a Transitional Rehab Facility stay there about three weeks. (Naturally, some people stay for a shorter period of time, and some people may need to stay longer.) The therapies are intense—six to seven days a week— but they are provided in a beautiful resort-like setting. Your exercise in physical and occupational therapy will be demanding, but you’ll feel like you’re at a luxurious getaway rather than in a hospital. Amenities like a private suite and 24-hour room service make the hard work in Transitional Rehab Facilities that much easier to tolerate. One thing is for sure: Transitional Rehab Facilities are NOT traditional nursing homes. They do NOT have

that kind of “institutional” environment, and nobody lives there as a long-term care resident. Instead, Transitional Rehab Facilities provide comprehensive therapies in beautiful surroundings, and they serve as a retreat for recovery until you’re strong enough to return home. Moreover, their services are covered by Medicare and some major insurance companies. If you find yourself in need of short-term rehabilitation services, ask your physician or healthcare provider if you qualify for a stay at a Transitional Rehab Facility. Editor’s Note: Douglas Hoggatt, PT Director of Therapy, Riverview Rehabilitation, Office: 208-615-4940. See ad on page 86.

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Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Svcs (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 57) – 9 01 N Curtis Rd, Ste 204, Boise 83706 208-367-3315 – 7 17 N Liberty St, Boise 83702 208-367-8989 – 5 959 N Discovery Pl, Boise 83713 208-378-0256 – 1 050 State St, Boise 83702 208-424-8175

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(ad on 64 Insert) 311 W Idaho St, Boise 83702 208-489-5050 – Americana 703 Americana Blvd, Ste 130, Boise 83702 208-706-7530 – Boise 600 N Robbins Rd, Ste 101, Boise 83702 208-489-4040 – East Boise 2475 Apple St, Ste 200, Boise 83706 208-489-5095 – Boise 1109 W Myrtle Plaza 1, Ste 200, Boise 83702 208-489-5880 – West Boise 2999 N Lakeharbor Ln, Ste 120, Boise 83703 208-853-1098 CALDWELL

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation (ad on 64 Insert) 1906 W Fairview Av, Ste 330 Caldwell 83605 208-454-9223

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Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS) (ad on pages 1, 57)

323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 124, Eagle 83616 208-367-5400

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(ad on 64 Insert) 533 S Rivershore Ln, Ste 120, Eagle 83616 208-938-8020 McCALL

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Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS) (ad on pages 1, 57) 2707 Garrity Blvd, Nampa 83687 208-442-2329 TWIN FALLS

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(ad on 64 Insert) 801 Pole Line Rd W #3802, Twin Falls 83301 208-814-3450

RESPITE CARE Respite is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care to an ill person. Many skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities offer this service. Please refer to our housing grids starting on page 162 or the non-medical home care grid on page 122 for in-home care. Alzheimer’s Idaho Inc 13601 W McMillan Rd, Ste 249, Boise 83713 208-914-4719 Canyon County Office of Aging 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

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Katie Bostic – Reverse Mortgage Expert – The Federal Savings Bank

(ad on page 89) 208-761-7761

SENIOR CENTERS Boise Basin Senior Center PO Box 393, Idaho City 83631 208-392-4918 Boise Senior Center 690 Robbins Rd, Boise 83702 208-345-9921

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Caldwell Senior Center 1009 Everett St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0132 Eagle Senior Center 312 E State St, Eagle 83616 208-939-0475 Garden City Senior Center 3858 Reed St, Garden City 83714 208-336-8122 Garden Valley Senior Center 261 S Middlefork Rd, Garden Valley 83622 208-462-3943 Gem County Senior Center 719 S Johns St, Emmett 83617 208-365-4343

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Homedale Senior Center 224 W Idaho Ave, Homedale 83628 208-337-3020 Kuna Senior Center 229 Avenue B, Kuna 83634 208-922-9714 Marsing Senior Center 218 Main St, Marsing 83639 208-896-4634 McCall Senior Center 701 1st St, McCall 83638 208-634-5408 Continued on next page

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SENIOR CENTERS continued Melba Valley Senior Center 115 Base Line Rd, Melba 83641 208-495-2168 Meridian Senior Center 1920 Records Way, Meridian 83642 208-888-5555 Nampa Senior Center 207 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686 208-467-7266 New Meadows Senior Center 102 N Commercial, New Meadows 83654 208-347-2363 Parma Senior Center 410 N 8th St, Parma 83660 208-722-5421 Payette Senior Center 137 N Main St, Payette 83661 208-722-5421 Pine Senior Center 350 N Pine, Featherville 83647 208-653-2595 Rimrock Senior Center 525 N Main St, Grandview 83624 208-834-2808 Senior Citizens Center of Mountain Home 1000 N 3rd E, Mtn Home 83647 208-587-4562 Star Senior Center 102 Main St, Star 83669 208-286-7943 Three Island Senior Center 492 E Cleveland Ave, Glenns Ferry 83623 208-366-2051 Twin Falls Senior Center 530 Shoshone St W, Twin Falls 83301 208-734-5084

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Weiser Senior Center 115 E Main St, Weiser 83672 208-414-0750

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AARP

(ad on pInside Back Cover) (Get your local chapter info) 800-441-2277 Alcoholics Anonymous 800-477-1104 Alzheimer’s Association 800-272-3900 American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383 American Heart Association 800-242-8721 American Kidney Fund 800-638-8299 American Liver Foundation 800-465-4837 American Lung Association 800-586-4872 American Parkinson Disease Association 800-223-2732 American Stroke Association 800-553-6321 Amputee Coalition of America 888-267-5669 Arthritis Foundation 800-283-7800 Benefits CheckUp 202-479-1200 Easter Seals Society 800-221-6827

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American Cancer Society 208-343-4609

Huntington’s Disease Society of America 800-345-4372

American Heart Association of Boise 208-384-5066

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 800-286-8159

American Lung Assoc of Idaho 1412 W Idaho St, Boise 83702 208-345-5864

Lupus Foundation of America 800-558-0121 National Council on Aging 800-424-9046

American Parkinson’s Association of Idaho 208-367-6570

National Family Caregivers Association 800-896-3650

American Red Cross of Idaho 146 S Cole Rd, Boise 208-947-4357

National Kidney Foundation 800-622-9010

Boise At Home 1009 W Fort St, Boise 83702 208-297-0730

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 800-344-4867 National Odd Shoe Exchange (NOSE) 480-892-3484 National Osteoporosis Foundation 877-868-4520 National Parkinson Foundation 800-327-4545 United Ostomy Association 800-826-0826 LOCAL

AARP (ad on Inside Back Cover)

250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702 866-295-7284 Adult Day Services of Boise 208-322-7069

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho (ad on pages 93, 190-191) 800-272-3900

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Eldercare Locator Nationwide 800-677-1116

CCOA Organization on Aging 208-459-1334 Canyon County Office of Aging 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063 Catholic Charities of Idaho 847 Park Center Way, Nampa 83651 208-466-9962 Elderly Call and Help Organization ECHO 208-345-7777 Eldery Opportunity Agency 800-273-4462 Epilepsy League of Idaho 208-344-4340

Friends in Action

1607 W Jefferson St, Boise 83702 208-333-1363 Idaho Care Line 211

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Being a Healthy Caregiver As a caregiver, you may find yourself with so many responsibilities that you neglect taking care of yourself. But the best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is stay physically and emotionally strong. See the doctor Visit your physician regularly, and listen to what your body is telling you. Exhaustion, stress, sleeplessness, or changes in appetite or behavior should be taken seriously. Get moving Exercise is an important part of staying healthy — it can help relieve stress, prevent disease and make you feel good. But finding the time to exercise is another story. n T ake friends and family members up on their offers to help. You can get in a good workout in a short amount of time — even a 30 minute break. n S tart small. While it is recommended that you get 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week, even 10 minutes a day can help. n Exercise at home. Pull out a yoga mat and stretch, set up a stationary bike, or try exercise tapes. n F ind something you love. If you enjoy the activity, it will be easier to make it a habit. Eat well Heart-healthy eating patterns are good for overall health and may help protect the brain. Aim for a diet

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which includes relatively little red meat and emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, olive oil and other healthy fats. Manage Stress n Manage your level of stress. Consider how stress affects your body (stomach aches, high blood pressure) — and your emotions (overeating, irritability). Find ways to relax. n Give yourself credit, not guilt. It’s normal to lose patience or feel like your care may fall short sometimes. You’re doing the best you can. n Take a break. Everyone needs a break from caregiving duties. No one can do it all by themselves. Look into respite care to allow time to take care of you.

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Choosing the Right Social Security Deciding when to begin receiving Claiming Strategy Social Security benefits is a major financial issue for anyone approaching retirement because the age at which you apply for benefits will affect the amount you’ll receive.

If you’re married, this decision can be complicated because you and your spouse will need to plan together, taking into account the benefits you may each be entitled to. Married couples may qualify for retirement benefits based on their own earnings records, and/or for spousal benefits based on their spouse’s earnings record. In addition, a widowed spouse may qualify for survivor benefits based on what their spouse was receiving. Two popular claiming strategies that have been used to boost Social Security income were recently eliminated by new rules contained in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. However, depending on your age, you may still have a limited window to take advantage of these strategies before the new rules take effect. Here’s how they work. File and Suspend You may be able to use this strategy if you reach age 66 by April 2016 and file your suspension request by April 29, 2016. Under the new rules, a worker who has reached full retirement age (or FRA) can file an application for retirement benefits, suspend it, and accrue delayed credits (up to age 70), but no one can collect benefits on the worker’s

earnings record during the suspension period. Generally, a husband or wife is entitled to receive the higher of his or her own Social Security or as much as 50% of what their spouse is entitled to receive at FRA (a spousal benefit). But here’s the catch, a husband or wife who is eligible to file for spousal benefits based on their spouse’s record cannot do so until the spouse begins collecting retirement benefits. However, there is an exception--someone who has reached FRA but who doesn’t want to begin collecting benefits right away may choose to file an application, then immediately suspend those benefits so that the eligible spouse can file for spousal benefits. The file-and-suspend strategy is most commonly used when one spouse has much lower lifetime earnings, and thus will receive a higher retirement benefit based on the spouse’s earnings record than on their own. This strategy can potentially boost retirement income in three ways. The spouse with higher earnings who has suspended benefits can accrue delayed retirement credits at a rate of 8% per year up until age 70, thereby increasing their retirement benefit by as much as 32%. The spouse with lower earnings can immediately claim a higher spousal benefit.

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Any survivor’s benefit available to the lower-earning spouse will also increase because a surviving spouse generally receives the higher benefit of the two.

File for One Benefit, Then the Other To file a restricted application and claim only spousal benefits at age 66, you must be at least age 62 by the end of December 2015. At the time you file, your spouse must have already claimed Social Security retirement benefits or filed and suspended benefits before the effective date of the new rules. A second strategy that can be used to increase household income, is to have one spouse file a restricted application for spousal benefits at FRA, then switch to their own higher

benefit later. Once a spouse reaches FRA and is eligible for a spousal benefit based on his or her spouse’s earnings record and a retirement benefit based on his or her own earnings record, he or she can choose to file a restricted application for spousal benefits, then delay applying for retirement benefits on his or her own earnings record (up until age 70) in order to earn delayed retirement credits. This may help to maximize survivor’s income as well as retirement income, because the surviving spouse will be eligible for the greater of his or her own benefit or 100% of the spouse’s benefit.

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The Long Term Acute Care Hospital ( LTACH) There has been much confusion as to what this entity is and where the LTACH fits in the continuum of care. The LTACH function is to furnish extended medical and rehabilitative care to individuals with clinically complex problems, such as multiple acute or chronic conditions, that need hospital-level care for extended periods of time. To qualify as an LTACH, a facility must meet Medicare’s conditions of participation for acute-care hospitals and have an average inpatient length of stay greater than 25 days. Medicare recognized 436 LTACHs in 2011. Vibra Hospital of Boise is one such facility. Vibra Hospital of Boise is a state-of-the-art facility encompassing 60 beds with 10 designated ICU beds that have the technology for TeleICU, in collaboration with St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center. Patients admitted to Vibra Hospital of Boise require advanced therapies, such as: Pulmonary and Tracheostomy care l Chest Tube Management l Infection Treatment l Ventilator Management l Multiple IV Antibiotic Therapy l Cardiac IV Medications and Telemetry l Post Cardiac Surgical Care l Complex Wound Management l

Vibra Boise is proud to offer extended medical and rehabilitative care to individuals with clinically complex problems that require hospital-level care for an extended period of time. Vibra Boise is recognized by Centers for Medicare Services, Joint Commission and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) certified. Vibra Boise has been a part of the Treasure Valley since 2013 and we take great pride in supporting our community, and working with our health care partners in providing excellence in healthcare that our patients have come to expect and our valley deserves. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at Vibra Hospital of Boise at: Vibra Hospital of Boise 2131 S. Bonito Way, Meridian, ID 83642 208-489-9521 96 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

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Al-Anon 208-344-1661

Idaho Commission on Aging 208-334-3833

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 208-344-6611

Idaho Healthcare Association IHCA 208-343-9735

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho

Kidney Foundation 800-622-9010 Living Independent Network 208-336-3335 Susan G Komen Race for the Cure 1409 W Main St, Ste 120, Boise 208-384-0013 Twilight Wish Program 877-893-9474 United Way of Treasure Valley 208-336-1070

SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 – Medicare Claims 800-633-4227

(ad pages 93, 190-191) 6126 W State St, Ste 305, Boise 83703 800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Idaho Inc 13601 W McMillan Rd, Ste 249 Boise 83713 208-914-4719 Alzheimer’s Support Group 800-272-3900 There are many support groups occurring throughout the Treasure Valley. Please visit alz.org for a complete list. American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery 2676 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705 208-367-3508 Better Breather’s Club 1412 W Idaho, Ste 100, Boise 83702 208-345-5864

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190 E Bannock St, Boise 83712 208-381-9000

Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org Grandparents as Parents 3852 N Eagle Rd, Boise 83704 208-391-3480 Living Through Cancer St. Lukes MSTI 100 E Idaho St, Ste 100, Boise 208-381-9000 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Muscular Dystrophy Association 6485 W Interchange ln, Ste 101 Boise 83709 208-327-0107 Narcotics Anonymous of Treasure Valley 512 N 8th St, Boise 83701 208-391-3823 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 4696 Overland Rd, Ste 272, Boise 208-376-4304

Saint Alphonsus Community Services

(ad on pages 1, 57) 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 208-367-7264

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100 Idaho St, Boise 83702 208-381-1200 Stroke Support Group 800-444-6443 Sweet Magnolias (thru Alzheimer’s Idaho Inc) 13601 W McMillan Rd, Ste 249, Boise 83713 208-914-4719 Well Spouse Association 800-838-0879

TAX CREDITS AND REBATES

AARP Tax Aide

(ad on Inside Back Cover) 208-855-4009 Idaho State Tax Commission 800 Park Blvd Plaza IV, Boise 83712 208-334-7660

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Internal Revenue Service – Helpline 550 W Fort St, Boise 83702 800-829-1040

TELEPHONE ASSURANCE Canyon County Office of Aging – ECHO 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-1334

Home Helpers / DirectLink (ad on page 36)

208-322-2668 Senior Solutions ECHO Telephone Reassurance 3010 W State St, Ste 120, Boise 83703 208-345-7777

THEATER PERFORMING ARTS Ballet Idaho 501 S 8th St, Boise 83702 208-343-0556 Boise Contemporary Theater 854 Fulton, Boise 83702 208-331-9224 Boise Little Theater 100 E Fort St, Boise 83712 208-342-5104 Boise Philharmonic Association 516 S 9th St, Boise 83702 208-344-7849 Boise State University Performing Arts 1910 University Dr, Boise 83725 208-426-3957 Caldwell Fine Arts 208-459-5275 Idaho Dance Theater 405 S 8th St, Ste 363, Boise 83702 208-331-9592

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Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St, Boise 83702 208-367-1212

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Morrison Center for Performing Arts 2201 Cesar Chavez ln, Boise 83725 208-426-1609

Nampa Civic Center

311 3rd St S, Nampa 83651 208-468-5500 Opera Idaho 501 S 8th St, Boise 83702 208-345-3531 Stage Coach Theatre 5296 Overland Rd, Boise 83709 208-342-2000 The College of Idaho Ctr for Performing Arts 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-5011 Twin Falls Ctr for the Arts 195 River Vista Pl, Twin Falls 83303 208-734-2787

TRANSPORTATION

(ad on page 101) PO Box 190166, Boise 83719 208-907-0010

American Medical Response AMR – Idaho Medicaid Transportation 877-503-1261 Boise City Taxi 110 E 35th St, Boise 83714 877-499-9994 CCOA Aging – Weatherization, Human Services & Transportation 304 N Kimball Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

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Idaho Shakespeare Festival 5657 Warm Springs Av, Boise 83716 208-336-9221

Commuteride 5714 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83706 208-345-7665 Eggers Transportation 2104 S Daisy Ave, Boise 83709 208-283-7442 El-Ada Community Action Agency – Bus Pass Program 2250 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705 208-345-2820

Access Paratransit / Valley Ride 4788 S Orchard St, Boise 83705 208-345-1234

ELS Transportation 209 W 38th St, Boise 83714 208-938-2018

Access Vans 6893 Supply Way, Boise 83716 208-385-7647

Idaho Tender Care Transit 2076 N Viewhill St, Meridian 83646 208-284-2178

Ada County Paramedics 370 Benjamin Ln, Boise 83704 208-287-2950

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TRANSPORTATION continued KDN Transportation 2171 S Ridge Point Way, Boise 83712 208-859-4895 Kool Kab PO Box 85, Nampa 83653 208-454-9982 Medicaid Transportation 800-296-0509 New Inspirations Transportation 2630 S Hood Ranch Pl, Meridian 83642 208-830-6770 New Life Transportation PO Box 548, Kuna 83634 208-941-3958 Northwest Transportation 6330 W Ustick Rd, Meridian 83646 208-887-9846 Resilient Transportation 7283 E Saxton Ln, Nampa 83687 208-573-7607 SCRIP (Subsidized Taxi Vouchers) 3010 W State St, Ste 120, Boise 83703 208-345-7777 Treasure Valley Transit 1136 W Finch Dr, Nampa 83651 208-463-9111 Trinity Transportation 684 Franklin Ave, Kuna 83634 208-409-6850 Tropicare Transportation 740 E Grey Lag Dr, Nampa 83687 208-467-2273 Valley Ride Bus Service 4788 Orchard St, Boise 83705 208-345-7433 Where2Transportation 2455 S Linder Rd, Meridian 83642 208-602-1566

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Yellow Cab 1417 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705 208-345-5555

URGENT CARE CENTERS

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Express Care

(ad on pages 1, 57) North Boise Rite Aid, 1515 W State St, Boise 83714 208-345-6768

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care

(ad on pages 1, 57) – Bown Crossing 2141 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706 208-302-5050 – E lm 315 E Elm St, Ste 100, Caldwell 83605 208-459-7415 – Emerald 6533 Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-367-4232 – Findley 3587 S Federal Wy, Boise 83705 208-367-4185 – Fruitland Health Plaza 910 NW 16th St, Ste 101, Fruitland 83619 208-452-6851 – Karcher 11035 W Karcher, Nampa 83651 208-302-6650 – Meridian Health Plaza 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste B, Meridian 83642 208-302-6450 – Oasis Medical Center 3217 W Bavaria St, Eagle 83616 208-286-6676 – Nampa Health Plaza 4400 E Flamingo, Ste 130, Nampa 83687 208-288-4680

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Understanding the VA Aid & Attendance Veterans, or their surviving spousPension Benefit es, account for nearly 1 in 3 seniors. They may be eligible for an underutilized Veterans Administration (VA) program which could assist them in providing 10-20 hours of in-home care each week

The VA program, established by Congress in 1958, is called the Aid & Attendance pension benefit. Due to misinformation and confusion, most Veterans don’t know the benefit exists or how to apply for and receive these benefits. This benefit can help Veterans preserve their dignity and independence while living in the comfort of their own home. The Aid & Attendance benefit may also be used to help offset the cost of living in an assisted or independent living center. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Is the Veteran, or surviving spouse, at least 65 years of age? Did the Veteran serve at least 90 days of active duty? Did the Veteran serve at least 1 day during a wartime period (WWII, Korea, Vietnam or Gulf War)? Did the Veteran receive an honorable discharge? Does the Veteran, or surviving spouse, need some help with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? A doctor will need to make this determination. Veterans can’t be receiving VA disability benefits for a

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service-related medical condition. Is the Veteran’s, or surviving spouse’s, monthly income, minus any medical expenses, within monthly limits set by the VA (approximately $1,800 for single, $2,100 for a couple)? Does the Veteran, or surviving spouse, have assets below limits set by the VA (approximately $40,000 for single, $80,000 for a couple)? Assets do not include their primary residence, vehicle and personal property. An eligible Veteran, who chooses to apply for this benefit on their own, could expect a delay of 9 months, or more, for approval. In addition, a significant number of applications will be rejected due to errors, incomplete or missing documentation, or ineligibility. Application information can be found on the VA website at http://www. benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp

HOME CARE AGENCIES CAN HELP Luckily, Veterans don’t have to navigate the treacherous waters of the VA alone. Some home care agencies will assist them in the application process and help provide the compassionate care they need during the application process. Here are five questions to ask when considering a home care company to assist in applying for the VA Aid & Attendance pension benefit:

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Will an experienced Claims Agent be assisting me? Most agencies use third-party companies to assist in the application process. They should only use experienced, VA accredited claims agents to ensure the application is filled out correctly and with all necessary supporting documentation. Mistakes could result in delays or in applications being rejected. How much will this service cost? There should never be a charge associated with assisting a Veteran in applying for benefits. Beware of charges disguised as consultations. What are my chances of approval? A company should pre-qualify you before submitting an application to the VA. While no company can guarantee 100% approval, choose a company with an approval rate greater than 95%. How long will it take to get approval? If the application and the supporting documentation are available, an experienced claims agent will expedite the process and get an answer back within 2 to 3 months. Some applications may

take longer if documents have to be obtained from County or Federal archives. When will I start receiving care? Some home care companies may provide interest-free loans to pay for home care during the application period. Having care in place is required at the time of application, but the costs incurred are deducted from your reported monthly income. After approval, the VA will retroactively reimburse the cost of home care during the application period. Those proceeds will be used to pay off the interest-free loan. Our Veterans proudly served this country, and their spouses endured hardships and separation. Now when they need some help to age in place, the VA Aid & Attendance pension benefit is there for them.

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VETERAN SERVICES Boise Vet Center 2424 Bank Dr, Boise 83705 208-342-3612

Care Force In-Home Care (ad on pages 103) 33 E Idaho Ave, Meridian 83642 208-917-7917 Debt Management 800-827-0648 Education Benefits 888-442-4551 Health Benefits 877-222-8387 Health Eligibility Center 800-929-8387 Idaho State Veterans Home 320 N Collins Rd, Boise 83702 208-334-5000 Idaho Veterans Services 208-334-1245 Life Insurance 800-669-8477 Office of Veterans Advocacy – Idaho Div of Veteran Svcs 444 W Fort St, Ste 140, Boise 83702 208-577-2300 VA Benefits 800-827-1000 Veteran’s Administration Hospital 500 W Fort St, Boise 83702 208-422-1100

VISION RESOURCES Ada County Blind & Handicapped Library Services 208-334-2150 104 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016

American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666 American Foundation of the Blind 800-232-5463 Braille Institute 800-272-4553 Elks Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired 208-334-3220 Eye Care America 800-222-3937 Idaho Commission for the Blind 341 W Washington St, Boise 83702 208-334-3220 Lighthouse International 800-829-0500 Lion’s Sight & Hearing Foundation 208-338-5466 Prevent Blindness America 800-221-3004 Recorded Magazines 888-724-6423 Sight & Hearing Association 800-992-0424 VideoEye 9465 W Emerald, Boise 83704 208-323-9577 Vision Council of America 866-826-0290

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

AARP

(ad on Inside Back Cover) 250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702 866-295-7284 Adopt a Senior 208-459-0063

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(ad on pages 93, 190-191) 6126 S State St, Ste 305, Boise 83703 800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Idaho Inc 13601 W McMillan Rd, Ste 249 Boise 83713 208-914-4719 Boise School District Volunteer Services 8169 W Victory Rd, Boise 83709 208-854-4000 Boys and Girls Club of Ada County 610 E 42nd St, Garden City 83714 208-376-4960 Family Advocates 3010 W State St, Ste 104, Boise 83703 208-345-3344 Fit and Fall Proof – Central District Health Dept 707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704 208-327-8591

Friends in Action 1607 W Jefferson, Boise 83702 208-333-1363

Idaho Food Bank

(ad on page 43) 3562 South TK Avenue, Boise ID 83705 208-577-2720 Idaho Humane Society 4775 W Dorman St, Boise 83705 208-331-8553 The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Volunteer Services 2201 W Ceasar Chavez Way, Boise 83725 208-426-1609

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – 1607 W Jefferson, Boise 83702 208-336-5533 – 411 E Hawaii Ave, Nampa 83686 208-466-8982 Senior Medicare Patrol SMP Volunteers 208-459-0063

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital (ad on 64 Insert)

600 N Robbins Rd, Boise 83702 208-489-4444

St. Luke’s Volunteer Services (ad on 64 Insert)

190 E Bannock St, Boise 83702 208-381-2265

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South Central Idaho Office on Aging Senior Corps 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls 83303 208-736-2122 Twin Falls Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Magic Valley 459 Locust St N, Ste 106, Twin Falls 83301 208-733-6333 United Way – 211 211 Valley Regional Transit (Volunteer Drivers) 700 NE 2nd St, Ste 100, Meridian 83642 208-846-8547 VoLearn-teer Through Boise Parks & Recreation 208-608-7617 Zoo Boise 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702 208-608-7746

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WEATHERIZATION SERVICES Canyon County Office of Aging – CCOA Weatherization Services 304 N Kimball, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

Idaho Power

(ad on page 108) www.idahopower.com/ weatherizationsolutions 800-488-6151

WHEELCHAIR & ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS/ LIFTS

Safety for Seniors (ad on page 53) 4800 S Mustang Creek Ln, Boise 83709 208-867-2752

WINDOW CLEANING

Window Panda Boise (ad on page 106) 10408 W Overland Rd, Ste 191 Boise 83709 208-891-8287

WOUND CARE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Wound Healting & Hyperbaric Medicine

(ad on pages 1, 57) – Boise 1055 N Curtis Rd, S6 Entrance Boise 83706 208-367-6038 – Nampa 4400 E Flamingo Rd, Nampa 83687 208-288-4560 – Ontario 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 1600 Ontario 97914 541-881-2360

Elks Wound Center

(ad on 64 Insert) – 6 00 Robbins Rd, Boise 83702 208-489-5800 – 3 277 E Louise Dr, Meridian 83642

YARD CARE

Executive Lawn Care

(ad on page 107) 12655 W Tevolt St, Boise 83709 208-867-2857

Window Panda Boise, LLC A Clear Difference 208-891-8287

Free Screen Cleanings for Seniors!

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called and they set up another lunch date. Soon their connection grew and the lunch and dinner dates continued. Ray would sometimes join Norma at the community for happy hour or dinners and he too began making friends among the Morningstar residents. Rumors began to circulate about a potential of a proposal, and Low and Behold, Ray, with the help of the Executive Director, Chef, and marketing team at Morningstar, proposed to Norma in front of all of her friends during a happy hour at the community. She gladly accepted and they soon began making wedding plans. Ray wanted a small ceremony surrounded by their children. Norma, agreed, but soon found out that many of her friends from Morningstar wanted to share in their joy so the wedding grew and grew and soon they had over 150 guests, a pianist, a minister, a photographer, etc, all

the bells and whistles you could think of. Morningstar staff became on the spot wedding planners, and provided entertainment, a custom wedding cake, and a beautiful venue for their wedding, and two have been happily married since! When asking the couple advise they may offer someone in their shoes, Norma says “it is never too late to fall in love! Also let yourself be ready and step out of the past and step out of your comfort zone and take a chance!” Ray offered this advice…”Never say Never! ... I have said in the past I am Never getting married again, and I am never moving to a Senior Living Community! And now look what has happened!” Ray says for seniors not to be afraid to find love and companionship again. He and Norma are very happy they decided to go out for that first lunch!

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Weatherization Programs Enjoy a Healthier, More Comfortable Home At No Cost to You to save energy and provide a healthy and comfortable living environment for eligible customers.

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Through these weatherization programs, customers learn how to use energy wisely, where they might save additional energy to help reduce their heating costs, and how to use new equipment such as a digital thermostat in their home. This one-on-one education is a good time to have questions about energy efficiency answered by professionals. These home improvements make a real difference in the lives of Idaho Power’s customers. Donna Blay, a participant in Idaho

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To see if you qualify for this program, call these contractors in your area: El Ada Community Action Partnership (serving Ada, Elmore and Owyhee counties) at 208-322-1242 or CCOA – Aging, Weatherization and Human Services (serving Adams, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Valley and Washington counties) at 208-4590065.

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$1,716 to $2,452

$2,323 to $3,319

$2,930 to $4,185

4 $3,536 to $5,052 The primary difference between these two 5 $4,143 to $5,919 programs is the amount 2016 Guildelines of a customer’s annual To see if you qualify for this program, call these household income. contractors in your area: Power Savers (serving Ada, Help us, help you Elmore and Owyhee counties) at 208-377-0700 or save energy and feel Energy Zone, LLC (serving Adams, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Idaho, Payette, Valley and Washington counties) warm, comfortable and at 208-459-0066. safe in your home. We’re sure you’ll be glad you did! ** If you are participating in Weatherization Solutions and your home is a rental, the landlord must pay a Learn more at idahopower.com/ small portion of the total cost of improvements. weatherization.

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Keep Comfortable and Warm with Idaho Power’s Weatherization Solutions Program. Energy efficiency improvements are provided at no cost to eligible customers who own or rent an electrically heated home. Upgrades may include: • Vinyl windows • Exterior doors and weatherstripping • Insulation • New furnace, fans and light bulbs Landlords pay a portion of the cost of the improvements.

Program continuation, eligibility requirements and terms and conditions apply.

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3 Simple Exercises to Help We are all capable of navigating You Age Well a successful aging process if we are intentional with our behaviors. Although successful aging has a different meaning for each of us and outcomes will vary, commonalities exist in most scenarios.

In order to age successfully, you will need to fully embrace what it will take to accomplish the goal of living safely, independently, and comfortably within your community. Mobility is vital to independence. Independent mobility is different for everyone. It may be through ambulation or use of an assistive device such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You need to maintain the ability to be independently mobile regardless of utilizing a mobility or assistive device. Aspects of maintaining mobility include adequate balance, strength, and endurance. The following 3 simple, yet vital exercises will help you to maintain your functional mobility and independence: Walking Walking is a wonderful method of exercise. Out of all the possible movements humans can perform for mobility, we are best at walk-

ing! Since most of us started at a very early age, we are familiar with walking. It has different purposes and offers many benefits. We walk to get somewhere, to have fun, to relax, and to exercise. Compared to other activities, walking is easy on your body and can fit into your busy schedule. Walking daily can reduce stress, improve circulation and hormone regulation, maintain strength and bone density, reduce pain as well as benefit your overall well-being. It just makes you feel good! Walk daily! Squatting Squatting in some form or capacity is a normal part of daily life. The muscles needed to perform a squatting motion or a sit to stand motion are critical for all functional mobility related movements, including walking; getting up from a chair or a toilet; or picking up someone or something. This motion helps to maintain lower extremity strength and range of motion as well as maintaining bone density and proper hormone regulation. It can also help improve balance and even aid in digestion. A simple method to practice this exercise is to move from sitting to standing. As you improve, find a lower surface to practice from. Eventually, the goal

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Standing on One Foot Balance is an important part of mobility. It is usually overlooked and taken for granted until mobility is significantly affected. Like all exercise, balance exercise should be fun and convenient. Balance, just like muscle strength, is a use it or lose it proposition. A simple, yet effective method to maintain and/or improve balance is stand near your kitchen counter and practice standing on one leg. You should be able to stand for at least 30 seconds.

To increase the difficulty, practice balancing with your eyes closed. These three exercises are critical for maintaining mobility and function as we age. Walking and squatting are some of the first abilities we develop as children, and they need to be the last ones we lose as we age. Your ability to perform these exercises is fundamental to how you are able to function throughout your life. Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: This article was written by Ben Shatto, PT, DPT, OCS, Director of Therapy Services at MultiCare Home Health, and author of the website www. thePhysicalTherapyAdvisor.com

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would be to move into a full squat (as long you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any medical barriers that would prevent that particular motion).

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Home Health Care Definitions 24 HOUR CARE – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you. CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation. DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ.

ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth. HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame. HOSPICE – Refers to a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided. INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) – Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these

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Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE – Assis- swallowing disorders. Speech therapy tance with Activities of Daily Living can treat speech, language, cognitive (ADL’s), homemaking, companionskills or swallowing. ship and other non-medical in home Physical Therapy – Refers to services care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical Medicare certified services. Private therapist will often stretch, strengthpayment, Medicaid and Veterans en, facilitate muscles, challenge Benefits are a few of the ways perbalance, test coordination abilities, sonal care can be paid for. teach home exercise programs and PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the enhance basic mobility skills. agencies’ ability to offer services Occupational Therapy – Refers to related to psychiatric support with services to assess and treat patients the prevention, diagnosis, and treat- to improve their ability to perform ment of mental illness. Services may tasks in their daily living and working include counseling or administering environments. Patients may have of medications. mental, physical, developmental, or SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.

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include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.

emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. Continued on page 145

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Private Duty Home Care HOME CARE – We understand that budget is a primary consideration when you are making arrangements for home care, and it is our expectation that you will “shop around” to find the best provider at a manageable cost. As you do, please consider the following point in orders to ensure that you and your loved ones are protected and receive the best care possible.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK Before you make your first phone call, thoroughly consider what your care needs are. Make sure to paint a realistic picture of the patient’s needs so that the right caregiver match can be made: Do you need a companion, or someone who can provide handson care (i.e. assisting getting in/ out of bath, etc.)

Do you need assistance with cooking and light housework?

Do you need skilled medical assistance for things like blood pressure & blood sugar testing, medication administration, wound care or tube/drain/bag maintenance?

Do you need a caregiver who can drive you to social events appointments or?

Is a memory loss diagnosis (i.e. Alzheimer’s, dementia) a factor or is the patient becoming confused?

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Do you need a caregiver trained in a specialization such as hospice care or mobility needs?

Do you need a caregiver that speaks a particular language or is versed in sign language?

INTERVIEW THE AGENCY In order to protect yourself and your loved ones from potential liability, be sure to ask about and consider the following when selecting a home care agency: What levels of care are available? Are you licensed for medical care or only companion care services?

Are your caregivers supervised by an RN? Who conducts the initial assessment before starting each case?

Are all caregivers employees that are licensed, bonded, and insured? What happens if a worker is injured in my home?

Do you take care of paying the taxes and withholdings for the caregiver?

If there is a personality conflict or other problem with a worker, can a change be made? How is this handled?

How much notice will you give me if a caregiver is leaving or will be unavailable for an extended period of time?

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What happens if a caregiver calls out sick or has an emergency? Will you send another caregiver of

Before a new caregiver starts, write out a basic daily and weekly schedule for the patient. Be sure to include a list of likes and dislikes with respect to both foods and activities. This will make the transition much easier and less stressful for the patient, and will allow the caregiver to get up to speed quickly.

Remember that you are the customer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; do not hesitate to express your needs and give feedback, especially if you are dissatisfied or worried. The matching of a caregiver to a patient is as much and art as a science, and clear, constructive feedback will help everyone settle in quickly.

equal skill and experience? Can I interview the caregiver(s) before I commit to using your agency? Do you check references, and can I get details of the caregivers experience and background? Can I get someone that has worked on similar cases / patients?

What happens in case of an emergency? Can your caregiver provide hands-on help (i.e. lifting, CPR, etc.) or do they need to wait for emergency services?

HELPFUL HINTS The following are a few suggestions on ways to make the process of obtaining quality home healthcare a little easier and eliminate the unwanted surprises:

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What are your rates? Is there a minimum # of hours that I have to commit to each day/week/month?

A note on 24-hour care; Live-in caregivers are often more convenient and cost-effective than utilizing multiple workers in 12hour shifts. However, live-ins do require some time off and private space for meals, sleeping, and grooming, while 12-hour workers generally do not sleep while on duty. Therefore, if the patient requires lots of attention during the night, 12-hour shifts or an additional overnight caregiver may be the right solution. Live-in caregivers do need to sleep sometime in order to provide quality care!

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: This useful guide was provided by Caroline Moore, Owner, Brightstar of Boise. Please visit www. brightstarcare.com. See ad on page 123. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 121

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Non Medical Home Care Definitions 24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you. BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company. HOMEMAKER / COMPANION – Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed by the state. HOURLY MINIMUM – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service. INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured,

then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance. MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button. MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications. TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings. WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work.

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The Power To Choose One of our greatest assets in life is the power to choose what is best for us. We begin to make choices the second that we wake up each day. “Should I stay in bed a bit longer, or should I get up as soon as the alarm begins to buzz?” “What should I wear?” And believe me the choices you make matter! Remember that time you made the choice to eat that burrito from the convenience store; only to find out later that you totally made the wrong decision. All throughout life we choose how to live, where to live, who to live with and even what things give the most meaning to our life? The most devastating aspect of a person nearing the end of life, is that we seemingly lose our ability to make the same basic choices we always have. For example, we are now told what medications to take, where we should spend our final days, and many times we are told who will be the one providing care when we need it most. The reality is that everyone has a choice in how to experience their final months of life. And you

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should spend it doing what you love most, surrounded by the people you love most and in the place you want to be. Hospice care provides a team of experts on end-of-life issues that will allow you to decide what is best. You and your loved ones get to choose which hospice agency is best for you, and then work with your

team to create a custom plan of care specific to your goals and choices. Life is all about the choices you make. Choose to live your final months with those who will always do whatever it takes when it matters most. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Kristi Hartway, Executive Director Harrison’s Hope Hospice, 208-947-6800, kristihartway@harrisonshope.com, www.harrisonshope.com

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Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways. TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions. WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments

may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds. natural, artificial, and mechanical airways. TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions. WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 145

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Hospice Care Definitions Hospice (See definition in home health grid definitions) Services Provided: N-Nurse – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family teaching as needed SSW-Social Worker – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs Chaplain – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, assists with memorial preparations. Home Health Aide – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN. Volunteer – Provides respite and needed non-medical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement. Levels of Care: RO-Routine Care – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s residence, this can their private home, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.

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RE-Respite Care – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Ideally, this service is provided for five consecutive days. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility, at no cost to the patient or the family. GIP – General In-Patient Care – Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This level of care is usually due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. If an individual is at a care facility, room and board are covered by hospice during this period. CC-Continuous Care – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs. Continuous care also is given when more helps is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided at the individual’s residence no matter where that may be The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control Psychotic episodes Breakdown of caregiver

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24/7 Admissions – Can a patient be admitted to the particular hospice agency 24/7? If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice, 24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays. Grief Support Groups – Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Each Hospice Agency will have a grief and bereavement support program. Many provide Grief Groups that meet and address issues of Grief in a supportive group setting. Indigent Patients – Does the hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients. Many Hospice agencies utilize Social Workers to help find resources for indigent families.

Licensed Massage Therapy – Massage has become one of the fastest growing trends in therapy for hospice patients. Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light hands-on approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to, massage therapy has become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare; it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide for their patients.

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Imminent death and family unable to cope. Continuous care is typically reserved for end of life or other crises that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team.

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Music Therapy – Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals” A music therapist is not just a music performer, but actually trained in counseling and music. A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed by Medicare; it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide this to their patients.

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Hospice Care Definitions continued Pain Pumps Available – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump. If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.

Pet Therapy – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. For some patients, contact with these gentle animals evokes memories of pets in their lives, past or present. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare, it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide for their patients.

PCP-Oversight – Can the hospice patient retain their own primary care physician in addition to the hospice medical director? All hospice organizations require a medical director, a physician to oversee their care. Many times the hospice medical director will work in conjunction with the patient’s own physician. The patient, family and hospice team can determine which physicians will oversee the care and certify the hospice eligibility criteria.

VA Contract – If the patient is not a Medicare Recipient and is covered by the VA, the VA will make payments directly to their contracted agencies. If a patient is a Veteran, but is a Medicare Recipient, they may choose any Medicare approved hospice agency for their care.

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Senior Housing Definitions AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community. ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Specifically trained staff usually serves the special needs of this population. Amenities vary for each community. ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Some offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Amenities vary for each community. DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are

prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) – helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM – (Sec 8) - find your own place and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent. Participating households are required to pay the greater of 10% of their gross annual income or 30% of their adjusted income towards rent. To qualify, a household’s annual income must not exceed the applicable income limit for the area as adjusted by family size.

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(Sec 236) Property owners in this program make mortgage payments that are based on a 1% mortgage interest rate. HUD then provides a subsidy to their lender to cover the difference between 1% and the market interest rate on the property’s loan. Participating households are required to pay rent equal to the greater of 30% of their adjusted income (not to exceed the market rent) or the basic rent amount set by HUD for that particular property. Any amount paid by the household that is more than basic rent is considered excess rent, which the owner pays back to HUD in repayment of the subsidy. Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 149

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INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)

PUBLIC HOUSING (PH) – affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.

RESIDENTIAL HOME – Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services when you tour. They are also referred to as MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted liv- personal board and care homes. ing waiver may be used to transition Most accept private pay; Medicaid individuals out of nursing facilities or in some instances. to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remain- RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM STAY – Otherwise known as a shorting in their communities. Assisted living waivers are designed to provide term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, an alternative to more costly nursing ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to home care. a person for a short period of time. PRICE DEPENDENT ON LEVELS Rates usually quoted on a daily baOF CARE – Flexible levels of service sis and are typically inclusive of all geared to accommodate different services and amenities. needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of RETIREMENT COMMUNITY – Housing designed specifically for mature care while one maintains the same adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 physical residence. BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available.

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SECURED UNIT – A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision. SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders. SKILLED NURSING FACILITY – Facilities provide 24/7 care for residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/nursing

care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources. TRACH CARE - Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

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Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment.

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VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently. WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient wandering.

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Transition Tips for Family Members Transition can be especially hard for seniors. Not only are they nervous about something new but moving to a new environment can also make them feel like they are losing both their home and their sense of identity. Help your family and yourself by reviewing these ideas on how to simplify the transition process. Prior To Beginning Your Search n P lant the idea of moving early on. Take things slow and get your parent(s) accustomed to the idea. Remember, any kind of change can be horribly scary. n P romote open communication and positive dialog. Talk about how the move may promote more independence without the maintenance of a house. Also, talk about the opportunity for increased involvement in activities with other people. n M ost importantly, be prepared. Plan ahead. Don’t wait for a crisis to hit that forces you to rush the decision. While You Are Searching hoose a home that reflects and C meets the social physical needs of your family member. n L et your family member be involved with the process as much as possible. Avoid making them feel like they’ve lost control. The more input they have in the process, from the choice of the facility to the furniture arrangement, the more easily they will adjust to their new home. n

After You Have Made A Selection n Don’t rush the move. Reduce the tension by having the whole family come together and work through the downsizing process. Allow and encourage your parent to say goodbye to the old and have the whole family encourage them to look forward to the new. n Let the professionals who work in these communities assist you. They will help you with the transition process and they know how to deal with it. Have a member of the community establish a relationship with your parent by “dropping by for a visit”. Then take your parent to visit “that nice person” for a meal and or an activity when you are out and about. n Ease your parent into the move by going with them on an outing or activity hosted by the facility. Your presence may help soothe some of those “first time” insecurities. n make an effort to fine another resident to shares similar interests or backgrounds. Make an introduction, so that they know at least one person to chat with during meals or activities. n Place favorite treasures such as, furniture, pictures and mementos in the new environment to evoke a sense of home. Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Lloyd and Debbie Hussar, owners of Oasis Senior Advisors. They can be reached at 208-229-4070, or visit treasurevalley.oasissenioradvisors.com

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Northgate Senior Cmnty, 5901 Ellens Ferry Way, Boise 83703

5850 Five Mile Rd, Boise 83713

Morningstar Senior Living

Mallard Pointe Senior Apts, 508 E 50th St, Boise 83714

158

$525

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208-853-8448

$665

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Samaritan Village Apts II, 3360 Collister Dr, Boise 83703

Settler’s Creek Senior Apts, 2758 N Retirement Ln, Boise 83704

The Good Samaritan Home, 3501 W State St, Boise 83703

Port Stewart Senior Cmnty, 4321 South 10 Ave, Caldwell 83607

2600 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704

Willow Park Assisted Living

5301 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83716

208-455-9888

CALDWELL

177 208-373-1234

208-286-4436 161

208-343-9504

Samaritan Village Apts I, 3350 Collister Dr, Boise 83703

115

$2,883

$450

&, IB

$1,695

1230, IB

PETS

The Terraces of Boise

208-938-5529

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Salmon Creek Ret Liv, 4890 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713

# OF UNITS 64

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

208-344-9885

BOISE (cont’d)

FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION COVERED PARKING HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES MEALS / MEAL OPTIONS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY ASSISTED LIVING CMNTY 2-BEDROOM 1-BEDROOM STUDIO

Park View Sr Condos, 3110 Crescent Rim Dr, Boise 83706

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Vineyard At Broadmore , 17 6th St N, Nampa 83687

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Silvercrest Estates 55+Community, 1100 Burnett, Nampa 83651 Ins = Insert

$546

$2,095

$2,475

$2,100

$2,475

$1,200

170

$388, IB

$1,827

$1,480

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199 208-467-7298

NAMPA

208-465-4935

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

113 208-888-2277 210 $2,800

208-884-8080

176 208-884-6199

208-365-1122

EMMETT

176 208-939-6499

Karcher Estates, 1127 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa 83651

2609 Sunnybrook Dr, Nampa 83686

Genesis Health Care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunny Ridge Senior Living

4037 E Clocktower Ln, Meridian 83642

Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village

Grace Astd Liv & Retirement, 1960 N Lakes Pl, Meridian 83646

175 E Calderwood Dr, Meridian 83642

Spring Creek Meridian Independent Living

Meadow View AL & Memory Care, 1013 S Johns Av, 83617

77 N Fisher Park Way, Eagle 83616

Spring Creek Eagle Island

208-459-3552

P.E.O. Chapter House , 114 E Logan, Caldwell 83605

EAGLE

208-454-0131

Sagewood Senior Apts, 4815 Leanne Ave, Caldwell 83607

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Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with some tasks— such as bathing, meal preparation, and dressing—but who do not require constant care. Assisted living communities are not synonymous with “nursing homes.” At the heart of an assisted living environment is a thriving and vibrant senior community, as opposed to a nursing home facility that offers round-the-clock medical care from certified nursing staff. Other assisted living resources include staff members on-hand to help residents with eating, mobility, and medication reminders, also known as ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Seniors enjoy three meals per day and snacks from a dietitian-supervised menu. Your loved one will have the ability to participate in a wealth of activities, including social, recreational, and wellness programs, activities and crafts, community outings, and outdoor activities such as gardening.

Many assisted living communities include off-site transportation for shopping, banking, and cultural events. The benefits of assisted living can be many. Senior citizens can maintain their independence and dignity, while giving their adult children peace of mind, knowing that there are caregivers available 24 hours per day, for their parents or loved one. Peace of mind is priceless. Aside from nutrition, there are activities which will keep a person social. There are also spiritual programs, as well as creative, intergenerational and physical ones. Most assisted living communities will also allow pets. As you compare senior housing options, be sure to keep in mind both your loved one’s current and future needs. For more information on senior housing options, you can visit www.alfa.org.

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1162 BOISE AND THE TREASURE VALLEY – APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2016 208-377-1656

Applewood, 779 S Tennyson Wy, Boise 83709

3424 W Hill Rd, Boise 83703

Ashley Manor – Hill Road

11099 W Highmont Dr, Boise 83713

Ashley Manor – Highmont

2703 Harmony Ave, Boise 83706

Ashley Manor – Harmony

3961 Elgin Wy, Boise 83713

Ashley Manor – Elgin Way

3749 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713

8 $4,200

$5,000

178 208-344-5807 13 $3,200

178 208-377-4107 10 $3,200

178 208-331-9228 16 $3,200

178 208-327-9960 10 $3,200

178 208-377-4929 16 $3,200

208-336-5004

Amber Lane Residence, 1819 W Bannock St, Boise 83702

Ashley Manor – Cloverdale

# OF UNITS

178 208-376-1300 70 $2,300

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

9327 W Cory Ln, Boise 83704

PHONE #

BOISE

PETS SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION DAY CARE RESPITE CARE NURSE ON STAFF SKILLED NURSING FACILITY SECURED MEMORY CARE UNIT WANDERGUARD PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS RESIDENTIAL HOME MEDICAID PRICE DEPENDENT LEVELS OF CARE

Aarenbrooke Place – Cory Lane

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

ASSISTED LIVING LIVING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITIES ASSISTED

SMOKER FRIENDLY

$2,500

208-344-9044 208-345-4460 208-334-5000

Hancock House, 1322 Hancock Dr, Boise 83706

Hillcrest Astd Liv, 1093 S Hilton St, Boise 83705

Idaho State Veteran’s Home – Boise – AL, 320 Collins Rd, Boise 83702

115

$2,410

$2,295

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208-322-8080

Grace AL at Englefield Green, 250 S Allumbaugh Wy, Boise 83709

174 208-377-9980 48 $1,500 175

189 208- 377-3177 37 $4,400

208-376-4290

208-338-9243

& = Call

159 208-338-5600 80 $2,870

208-331-1300

Good Samaritan Society – The Cottage, 3390 Collister Dr, Boise 83703

Ins = Insert

$3,200

160 208-322-0311 51 $3,520 INS

208-658-0463

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

178 208-388-8909 10 $3,200

178 208-424-8107

Glenwood House, 3736 Glenwood, Boise 83704

5815 Coffey St, Boise 83714

Garnet Place

8250 W Marigold, Boise 83714

Emerson House Memory Care

Clement Home Astd Liv, 3909 W Clement Rd, Boise 83704

739 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706

Brookdale Boise Parkcenter AL

Brookdale at Castle Hills , 5955 Castle Dr, Boise 83703

1130 N Allumbaugh St, Boise 83704

Bridge at Valley View

2150 S Orchard, Boise 83706

Ashley Manor – Orchard

1908 N 13th St, Boise 83702

Ashley Manor – Hyde Park

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3921 Kessinger Ln, Boise 83703

$3,000

$3,500

176 208-853-7300 39 $3,275

208-514-1392

Pattie House, 10005 W Pattie Dr, Boise 83704

190 208-322-2900 21 $2,695

190 208-322-2900 60 $2,395

190 208-322-0955 34 $2,695

208-343-0832

Plantation Place

$5,000

32 208-429-6544 75 $3,285 INS

Park Center Astd Liv , 1212 Longmont Ave, Boise 83706

Overland Court Transitions Memory Care, 10250 W Smoke Ranch Dr, Boise 83709

10250 W Smoke Ranch Dr , Boise 83709

Overland Court Senior Living

Overland Court Generations Memory Care, 10172 W Smoke Ranch Dr, Boise 83709

5850 N Five Mile Rd, Boise 83713

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# OF UNITS

208-426-8033 208-447-8533

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

MorningStar Senior Living

PHONE #

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Ivy Place Residence, 1307 N 25th St, Boise 83702

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208-322-0148

$2,650

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

Ins = Insert

3123 S Arlington, Caldwell 83605

Ashley Manor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arlington

917 E Ustick Rd, Caldwell 83605

Alexander Place

2600 N Milwaukee Ave, Boise 83704

Willow Park Assisted Living

& = Call

Trinity at Lewis & Clark, 12423 W Lewis and Clark Dr, Boise 83713

5301 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83716

The Terraces of Boise

6300 N Roe St, Boise 83714

The Cottages of Boise

10139 Overland Rd, Boise 83709

Spring Creek Overland

10681 W McMillan Rd, Boise 83713

Spring Creek Boise

$1,850

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178 208-724-1847 12 $3,000

174 208-455-2324 35 $2,200 175

CALDWELL

177 208-373-1234 110 $2,987

208-658-1642

208-629-2554 40

179 208-853-1255 16 $2,600

176 208-639-7000 48 $2,195

176 208-954-5660 36 $3,800

Regency Columbia Village & Memory Care 187 208-344-2954 54 $3,500 Community, 3521 E Lake Forest Dr, Boise 83716

Poppy Fields Astd Liv , 11325 W Camas St, Boise 83709

3921 Kessinger Ln, Boise 83703

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SpringRidge Astd Liv, 2310 Rice Ave, Caldwell 83605

104 N Storybook Wy, Eagle 83616

Ashley Manor II – Storybook Way

126 N Storybook Wy, Eagle 83616

Ashley Manor I – Storybook Way

208-459-3335

Prestige Astd Liv at Autumn Wind, 200 W Beech St, Caldwell 83605

$2,200

$2,910

$2,900

178 208-938-4552 15 $3,200

178 208-939-4602 15 $3,200

EAGLE

208-459-2852

178 208-459-2948

Oasis Shelter Home, 501 Sand Hollow Rd, Caldwell 83607

2602 Iowa Ave, Caldwell 83605

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Ashley Manor – Willow

# OF UNITS

178 208-454-4160 11 $2,900

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

421 Crescent Ave, Caldwell 83605

PHONE #

CALDWELL (cont’d)

Ashley Manor – Crescent

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$2,200

$2,400

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208-562-0123

Aspen Ridge Residential Care, 3621 S Basilica Wy, Meridian 83642

Ins = Insert

208-850-4406

Arrowrock AL – Crestwood, 1448 W Crestwood Dr, Meridian 83642

MERIDIAN

179 208-634-3883 12 $2,600

MCCALL

178 208-423-5971 16 $3,100

KIMBERLY

208-888-0090

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

$2,100

178 208-324-1354 16 $3,100

JEROME

Alpine Meadows Astd Liv, 1695 S Locust Grove Rd, Meridian 83642

700 Reedy Ln, McCall 83638

The Cottages of McCall

1210 Buttercup Trail, Kimberly 83341

Ashley Manor – Buttercup

101 15th Ave E, Jerome 83338

Ashley Manor – Lincoln

411 E 12th St, Emmett 83617

179 208-365-9490 32 $2,600

208-365-1122

Meadow View AL & Memory Care, 1013 S Johns Ave, Emmett 83617

The Cottages of Emmett

208-365-1497

EMMETT

176 208-938-5578 30 $2,195

Apple Valley Residential Care, 715 N Butte Ave, Emmett 83617

653 N Eagle Rd, Eagle 83616

Spring Creek – Eagle

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Beehive Homes – Oakcrest Golden Years, Inc 1745 Oakcrest, Meridian 83642

590 S Arbor Ln, Meridian 83642

Owyhee Memory Care

$2,095

113 208-319-5350 48 $2,800

208-884-8099

Grace Astd Liv at Fairview Lakes, 1960 N Lakes Pl, Meridian 83646

3570 E Amity Rd, Meridian 83642

Genesis Health Care – Meridian Care & 199 208-888-7049 21 $2,294 Rehab Ctr – AL, 1351 W Pine Av, Meridian 83642

$2,600

178 208-888-7030 75 $2,704

Copper Springs Senior Living

208-861-9556

Beehive Homes – Kimra Golden Years, Inc, 1455 Kimra, Meridian 83642

# OF UNITS 8

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

208-695-7914

MERIDIAN (cont’d)

Beehive Homes – Kenmere Golden Years, Inc 2321 N Kenmere Dr, Meridian 83646

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208-321-4180

Trinity Home Living , 1448 Crestwood Dr, Meridian 83642

16 $2,200

$1,850

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

Ins = Insert

& = Call

Ashley Manor Mountain Home I – 8th Street, 940 W 8th S, Mountain Home 83647

760 W Main St, Middleton 83644

The Cottages of Middleton

620 W 9th St N, Middleton 83644

Ashley Manor – Middleton

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178 208-587-9968 10 $3,000

MOUNTAIN HOME

179 208-585-5959 16 $2,600

178 208-585-2310 15 $3,000

MIDDLETON

You’re At Home Residential Assisted 179 208-898-4663 6 $3,000 Living, 2811 N Ridge Haven Wy, Meridian 83646

208-898-8957

113 208-319-5400 63 $2,800

179 208-288-2220 32 $2,600

176 208-287-2064 47 $2,425

176 208-884-6199 31 $2,425

Trinity at 1st Street, 1353 W 1st St, Meridian 83642

650 S Arbor Ln, Meridian 83642

Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village

3199 W Belltower Dr, Meridian 83646

The Cottages of Meridian

3165 N Meridian Rd, Meridian 83642

Spring Creek Ustick

175 E Calderwood Dr, Meridian 83642

Spring Creek Meridian

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Amerihome Astd Liv, 819 S Powerline Rd, Nampa 83686

67 S Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651

178 208-463-0259

208-371-7788

Aging Gracefully Astd Liv,LLC, 3989 E Winterberry Dr, Nampa 83687

Ashley Manor – Midland I

208-461-3216

NAMPA

$3,000

$2,000

$2,800

$2,500

178 208-587-0144 15 $3,000 179 208-580-1121 16 $2,600

Advanced Astd Liv , 601 W Blaine Ave, Nampa 83651

735 S 5th W, Mountain Home 83647

PHONE #

178 208-587-3432 10 $3,000

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

The Cottages of Mountain Home

# OF UNITS

MOUNTAIN HOME (cont’d)

Ashley Manor Mountain Home II – 8th Street, 940 W 8th S, Mountain Home 83647 Ashley Manor Mountain Home III – 8th Street, 940 W 8th S, Mountain Home 83647

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES continued

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208-465-7275 208-466-1311 208-442-0097

Park Place Astd Liv Community, 616 16th Ave N, Nampa 83687

R & V Shelter Home, 903 11th Ave S, Nampa 83651

Streamside Astd Liv, 1355 S Edgewater Cir, Nampa 83686

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

Ins = Insert

& = Call

208-465-4935

Karcher Estates – AL, 1127 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa 83651

5023 E Victory Rd, Nampa 83687

$2,000

$2,599

$2,390

$2,400

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179 208-463-4941 10 $2,400

208-463-8777

The Cottages of Nampa

174 208-463-1732 39 $1,855 175

Home Sweet Home Care Astd Liv, 11426 Lone Star Rd, Nampa 83651

715 W Comstock Ave, Nampa 83651

Heron Place

208-442-2756

Harbor House, 2308 E Harbour Grove Dr, Nampa 83686

$1,895 l

84 l

$2,995

$2,400

208-442-9595

208-442-8200

Family Life Memory Care, 422 11th Ave South, Nampa 83651

$2,600

Grace Astd Liv LLC, 1610 Sunnyridge Rd, Nampa 83686

208-468-7714

Brookstone Village, 921 Corporate Ln, Nampa 83651

$1,000

$3,000

208-466-1641

Genesis Health Care – Sunny Ridge 199 208-467-7298 18 $2,504 Senior Living, 2609 Sunnybrook Dr, Nampa 83686

208-465-5923

Beehive Homes – Maryland Golden Years, Inc 612 E Maryland Ave, Nampa 83686

178 208-461-1452

Astd Liv on Shamrock, 2716 Shamrock Ave, Nampa 83686

69 S Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651

Ashley Manor – Midland II

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9 $2,200

$3,200

$2,750

208-286-0668 208-286-7873

Markham Residential Care, Inc , 11525 3rd St, Star 83669

STAR

208-436-3200

RUPERT

$2,990

$2,900

179 208-642-6199 16 $2,600

208-642-9808

Country Time Astd Liv, 277 S Main St, Star 83669

Autumn Haven of Rupert, 924 Christian Wy, Rupert 83350

1481 7th Ave N, Payette 83661

The Cottages of Payette

Royal Villa Care Center, 1713 Center Ave, Payette 83661

178 208-642-1711

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861 Beverly Hills Dr, Payette 83661

PAYETTE

# OF UNITS

208-722-5496

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Ashley Manor – Beverly Hills

PHONE #

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Parma Living Center, 401 N 8th St, Parma 83360

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208-736-7471 208-736-4808 208-734-1866 208-420-1054 208-734-9422 208-736-5705 208-733-7511 208-736-3727

Cenoma House, 1930 Heyburn Ave E, Twin Falls 83301

Chardonnay Astd Liv, 1045 Carriage Ln, Twin Falls 83301

Desert Rose Retirement Estate, 983 Gallup Dr, Twin Falls 83301

Divine Liv Ctr at Curry Ret Estate, 2435 Buckingham Ct, 83301

Rosetta AL – Twin Falls Idaho, 1177 Eastridge Ct, Twin Falls 83301

Stoney Creek Living Center, 3808 N 2538 E, Twin Falls 83301

Syringa Place, 1880 W Harrison St N, Twin Falls 83301

Willowbrook Astd Liv Facility, 1871 Julie Ln, Twin Falls 83301

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

Ins = Insert

& = Call

Indianhead Estates, 590 W Indianhead Rd, Wieser 83672

$1,700

$3,200

$2,500

$2,800

$3,100

$3,000

$2,100

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208-549-3455

179 208-414-4200 32 $2,600

WEISER

208-735-0700

Brookdale Twin Falls, 1367 Locust St N, Twin Falls 83301

1225 E 6th St, Weiser 83672

$2,800

178 208-404-6720 16 $3,300 208-736-3933

The Cottages of Weiser

178 208-404-6720 16 $3,000

208-734-1794

Bridgeview Estates AL, 1828 Bridgeview Blvd, Twin Falls 83301

1818 Parkview Dr, Twin Falls 83301

Ashley Manor – Twin Falls

1814 Parkview Dr, Twin Falls 83301

Ashley Manor – Park View

Alpine Manor, 1135 Imperial St, Twin Falls 83301

TWIN FALLS

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The birth of Assisted Living originated in the Nordic Countries of Europe when communities realized their population of seniors were being underserved. Assisted Living was created to help seniors age comfortably in one place. For all of us there comes a time in the life of any family when an older person becomes unsafe or unable to be left alone for extended periods of time in their home. There are many factors that determine when the decision needs to be made. Often times that ultimate decision is left longer than it should be. Families should recognize the definitive signs that people need to be aware of, such as: forgetfulness, weight loss, depression, loss of safety or social cues, or no longer addressing daily personal hygiene. Daily routines in Assisted Living look different for each senior depending on that senior’s desires and care needs. For example: healthy

meals, medication management, life-enriching activities, scheduled transportation and many other amenities are available. Care needs are different for each resident and should be tailored to their preferences. Choices should be paramount, as each senior celebrates their independence. The staff should be dedicated to serving each resident with compassion and understanding.

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When Is It Time?

If any of the above signs raise awareness or concerns then here is your opportunity to begin the process of finding the right community for your loved one. The right Senior Community should reflect your loved one’s values, personality, wants and needs. It should also offer a philosophy of service that gives each senior the freedom to live each day in the way they desire. Editor’s Note: This article was written by Mary Hall-Smith, Community Relations Director, Willow Park Assisted Living & Memory Care. For more information, you may reach Mary at 208-854-3803 or willow.cr1@blueharborsl.com

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1908 N 13th St, Boise 83702

Ashley Manor – Hyde Park

11099 W Highmont Dr, Boise 83713

Ashley Manor – Highmont

2703 Harmony Ave, Boise 83706

Ashley Manor – Harmony

3961 Elgin Way, Boise 83713

Ashley Manor – Elgin Way

3749 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713

$3,500

178 208-424-8107

$3,000

178 208-377-4107 10 $3,000

178 208-331-9228 16 $3,000

178 208-327-9960 10 $3,000

178 208-377-4929 16 $3,000

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Applewood, 779 S Tennyson Wy, Boise 83709

LOWEST STARTING PRICE $2,200

SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION SECURED COURTYARD DOCTOR’S VISITS NURSE ON STAFF DAY CARE RESPITE CARE PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE

PETS

Ashley Manor – Cloverdale

# OF UNITS

BOISE

MEDICAID

208-336-5004

ACTIVITIES

Amber Lane Residence, 1819 W Bannock St, Boise 83702

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Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

6300 N Roe St, Boise 83714

The Cottages of Boise

& = Call

10681 W McMillan Rd, Boise 83713

Spring Creek Boise

3521 E Lake Forest Dr, Boise 83716

Regency Columbia Village & Memory Care Community

Park Center Astd Liv , 1212 Longmont Ave, Boise 83706

10250 W Smoke Ranch Dr, Boise 83709

Overland Court Transitions Memory Care

10172 W Smoke Ranch Dr, Boise 83709

Overland Court Generations Memory Care

$5,000

$1,341

$3,000

$3,500

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179 208-853-1255 16 $2,600

176 208-954-5660 36 $3,800

187 208-344-2954 54 $3,200

208-343-0832

190 208-322-2900 21 $2,695

190 208-322-0955 34 $2,695

208-780-1600 208-426-8033 208-447-8533

Idaho State Veteran’s Home , 320 Collins Rd, Boise 83702

Ivy Place Residence, 1307 N 25th St, Boise 83702

208-342-1312

189 208- 377-3177 37 $4,400

178 208-388-8909 10 $3,000

Grace Astd Liv, 9995 W State St, Boise 83714

8250 W Marigold, Boise 83714

Emerson House Memory Care

2150 S Orchard, Boise 83706

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Prestige AL at Autumn Wind, 200 W Beech St, 83605

2602 Iowa Ave, Caldwell 83605

Ashley Manor – Willow

421 Cresent Dr, Caldwell 83605

Ashley Manor – Crescent

3123 S Arlington, Caldwell 83605

Ashley Manor – Arlington

208-459-3335

178 208-459-2948

$2,910

$2,900

178 208-454-4160 11 $2,900

178 208-459-9009 12 $2,900

CALDWELL

177 208-373-1234 31 $4,560

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2600 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704

Willow Park Assisted Living

208-629-2554 24

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

5301 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83716

PHONE # l

SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION SECURED COURTYARD DOCTOR’S VISITS NURSE ON STAFF DAY CARE RESPITE CARE PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE

$1,850

Sm, C

PETS

OFF CAMPUS OUTINGS

The Terraces of Boise

# OF UNITS

BOISE (cont’d)

MEDICAID

208-658-1642

ACTIVITIES

Trinity at Lewis & Clark, 12423 W Lewis & Clark Dr, 83713

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Arrowrock AL – Crestwood 1448 W Crestwood Dr, 83642 Beehive Homes – Kimra Golden Years, Inc 1455 Kimra, Meridian 83642 Beehive Homes – Oakcrest Golden Years, Inc 1745 Oakcrest, Meridian 83642 Sm = Small / C = Cats Only & = Call

1210 Buttercup Trail, Kimberly 83341

Ashley Manor – Buttercup

101 15th Ave E, Jerome 83338

Ashley Manor – Lincoln

411 E 12th St, Emmett 83617

The Cottages of Emmett

Meadow View AL & Memory Care, 1013 S Johns Av, 83617

104 N Storybook Wy, Eagle 83616 56

$2,100

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208-861-9556 208-888-2377

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MERIDIAN

178 208-423-5971 16 $3,000

KIMBERLY

178 208-324-1354 16 $3,000

JEROME

179 208-365-9490 32 $2,600

208-365-1122

EMMETT

Ashley Manor II – Storybook Way 178 208-938-4552 15 $3,000

126 N Storybook Wy, Eagle 83616

Ashley Manor I – Storybook Way 178 208-939-4602 15 $3,000

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760 W Main St, Middleton 83644

The Cottages of Middleton

620 W 9th St N, 83644

Ashley Manor – Middleton

Trinity at 1st Street, 1353 W 1st St, Meridian 83642

3199 W Belltower Dr, Meridian 83646

The Cottages of Meridian

175 E Calderwood Dr, Meridian 83642

Spring Creek Meridian

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$2,200

179 208-585-5959 16 $2,600

178 208-585-2310 15 $3,000

MIDDLETON

208-898-8957

179 208-288-2220 32 $2,600

176 208-884-6199 31 $3,100

113 208-888-2277 48 $2,950

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PETS

Owyhee Memory Care

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OFF CAMPUS OUTINGS

178 208-888-7030 44 $2,922

MEDICAID

3570 E Amity Rd, Meridian 83642

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

MERIDIAN (cont’d)

ACTIVITIES

Copper Springs Senior Living

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178 208-587-0144 15 $3,000

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& = Call

1481 7th Ave N, Payette 83661

The Cottages of Payette

861 Beverly Hills Dr, Payette 83661

Ashley Manor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beverly Hills

5023 E Victory Rd, Nampa 83687

$2,000

& &

$2,995

$2,550

$3,000

$3,200

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179 208-642-6199 16 $2,600

178 208-642-1711

PAYETTE

179 208-463-4941 10 $2,400

208-442-0097

Streamside AL, 1355 S Edgewater Cir, Nampa 83686

The Cottages of Nampa

208-442-2756 208-466-1311

R & V Shelter Home, 903 11th Ave S, Nampa 83651

208-442-8200

Family Life Memory Care, 422 11th Av S, Nampa 83651

Harbor House, 2308 E Harbour Grove Dr, Nampa 83686

208-468-7714

178 208-463-0259

NAMPA

Brookstone Village, 921 Corporate Ln, Nampa 83651

675 Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651

Ashley Manor Midland

735 S 5th W, Mountain Home 83647

The Cottages of Mountain Home 179 208-580-1121 16 $2,600

940 W 8th S, Mountain Home 83647

Ashley Manor Mountain Home

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208-736-3727

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1225 E 6th St, Weiser 83672

& = Call

208-734-9422

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208-420-1054

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$1,500

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179 208-414-4200 32 $2,600

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Cenoma House, 1930 Heyburn Ave E, Twin Falls 83301 Divine Living Center at Curry Retirement Estate 2435 Buckingham Ct, Twin Falls 83301 Rosetta Astd Liv – Twin Falls Idaho 1177 Eastridge Ct, Twin Falls 83301 Willowbrook AL Facility, 1871 Julie Ln, Twin Falls 83301

208-736-3933

178 208-404-6720 16 $3,000

OFF CAMPUS OUTINGS

Bridgeview Estates AL, 1828 Bridgeview Blvd, 83301

1818 Parkview Dr, Twin Falls 83301

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Ashley Manor – Park View II

PHONE # l

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178 208-404-6720 16 $3,000

MEDICAID

1814 Parkview Dr, Twin Falls 83301

# OF UNITS

TWIN FALLS

ACTIVITIES

Ashley Manor – Park View I

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Selecting Professional Help for Selecting professional help for a a Loved One with loved one with dementia is a weighty responsibility. With so many Dementia choices available, how does one begin to sort the options and make a good decision?

Understanding how a person living with dementia experiences the world and knowing the right questions to ask are key. The following may be helpful as you begin to consider your choices: People with dementia are easily over-stimulated. Too much noise, too many hallways, too many people and cluttered environments can be very frustrating for a person struggling to cognitively make sense of it all. When visiting a memory care community, consider where the secure doors are placed, where activities occur, how easy it is to find your way around, whether it feels crowded and how noisy the environment is. If secure doors open into an area where residents frequently spend time, watching people coming and going might cue them that it is time to leave. This, coupled with the noise and stimulation of people entering and exiting, is enough

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to cause significant frustration for many people with dementia. Similarly, doing activities in an area with too many other things going on can over-stimulate residents. Having a separate area for activities away from other noise and stimulation is very helpful both in terms of making it easier for residents to concentrate and enjoy the activity and in giving them a place they can leave if they dislike the activity for some reason. When looking at memory care communities, the following questions are also helpful: How long has the administrator worked at the facility? How often is he or she in the building each week? How often is the facility nurse in the building and what kind of oversight does he or she provide? What is the ratio of caregivers to residents? How are meals, housekeeping, laundry and activities provided? What type of activities are offered to the residents and how often are they available?

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from actual costs)? Does the facility accept Medicaid if paying privately is not an option? Under what conditions? While the foregoing is not an exhaustive list of things to consider, asking the questions and making careful observations will prompt the kind of discussion that will allow you to more fully understand how communities vary. There is no one-sizefits-all approach, so asking good questions will help you feel more confident that your decision is right for your loved one. Editor’s Note: This article was written by Eric Collett, Executive Director, Emerson House at Riverpointe. See ad below.

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Is there a strong sense of routine to the environment every day or are the weekends significantly different? What conditions would prompt the facility to ask a resident to leave? Is the community staffed and appropriately trained to handle two-person and mechanical lift transfers, specialized diets, total incontinence and other late-stage dementia needs or would a resident have to move due to increased care needs? What interventions do the staff use to avoid unnecessary reliance on psychotropic medications? What systems are in place to prevent wandering away from the community? What does it cost to actually live in the facility (base rates may vary significantly

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Navigating the Search for Skilled Most people know what nursing Nursing Facilities is, but do you know what it means when nursing is “skilled?” Skilled nursing is defined as a type of care given by a clinical team of nurses and therapists who provide patients with a comprehensive plan to assist with day-to-day activities. These care centers, often called skilled nursing facilities, observe patients who are unable to engage in routine activities independently. Skilled nursing programs typically involve physical, occupational and speech therapies, and specialty services such as wound care.

Who needs skilled nursing? Individuals who need skilled nursing often require the following assistance: n E ating, bathing and dressing oneself n W alking and transferring from sitting to standing n R ecovery after a surgery or illness Home Care or Skilled Care? While the decision to choose a skilled nursing facility or home care is personal and depends on a variety of factors, in the hands of clinical professionals in a care center setting has advantages worth considering. n A menities, such as dining, cable television, room service and laundry care are among the many features in place help patients feel more at home. n F ine dining can be found at various upscale skilled nursing centers, and many allow patients

to modify their menus for personal preferences, dietary restrictions and medical needs. Activity programs can help guests stay engaged and entertained. From board games to bake sales, book clubs and barbecues, skilled nursing centers find creative ways to lift the mood and keep patients happy during their stay. tate-of-the-art therapy programs S use innovative technology to help patients improve various areas of their health. 4-hour nursing provides the 2 clinical security patients and their families need around the clock. rivate rooms are available at P select facilities for patients who prefer privacy, while semi-private rooms can be convenient for those who are comfortable sharing the company of others.

While receiving care in the comfort of one’s home can be a convenient option for some, choosing a skilled nursing facility can help alleviate the obligations of being at home while receiving compassionate care that feels just the same. 3 Skilled Care Considerations Selecting a skilled nursing facility is a decision one shouldn’t take lightly. So most wise patients and their families shop around for a center that meets their needs, both clinically and comfortably. When taking a tour, review the following to

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Is the management and staff available? Your tour will likely be given by an admissions director or associate. Ask as many questions as necessary during your tour and take time to speak with other staff, including the housekeeping, dietary and the administration. This will help you gauge the friendliness and accessibility of the staff, pointing you to the facility that best suits your skilled nursing needs.

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find the facility that fits the bill. n D oes it pass your five senses? For example, does your environment smell clean and pleasant? Does the food satisfy your taste? Is a well-maintained building, landscaping and décor in sight? Is the air conditioning and humidity comfortable and is everything you touch clean? Do you hear happy patients, guests, family members and staff? n I s it prestigious? Many facilities will claim to be the best. But it’s best to seek out care centers that proudly wear seals of approval in clinical excellence. For example, facilities accredited by the Joint Commission are ideal as they routinely embody rigorous, patient-centered standards set by the national, nonprofit healthcare organization.

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3550 W Americana Terr, Boise 83706

Riverview Rehabilitation

Marquis Care at Shaw Mountain, 909 Reserve St, Boise 83712

502 N Kimball Pl, Boise 83704

Life Care Center of Treasure Valley

808 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706

Life Care Center of Boise

Idaho State Veterans Home, 320 Collins Rd, Boise 83702

3115 Sycamore Dr, Boise 83703

Good Samaritan Society – Boise Village

8211 Ustick Rd, Boise 83704

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$170

$273

87 208-830-8690 30 $300

208-343-7717

193 208-672-3143 107 $271

193 208-672-3143 90 $278

208-780-1600

200 208-343-7726 94 $240

199 208-375-3700 148 $234

200 208-345-4464 111 $220

# OF BEDS

Genesis Healthcare – Apex Center

PHONE #

BOISE

LOWEST DAILY RATE

Avamere Transitional Care & Rehab of Boise, 1001 S Hilton St, Boise 83705

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CONTRACT W/ VA MEDICAID MEDICARE PRIVATE INSURANCE PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS SMOKER FRIENDLY BARIATRIC BED VENTILATOR TRACH CARE WANDERGUARD SECURED MEMORY CARE UNIT RESPITE CARE LONG-TERM CARE SKILLED CARE INTERMEDIATE CARE

$577

199 208-459-1522 64 $275

CALDWELL

160 208-863-3520 104 $255 INS

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208-489-4444

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& = Call

McCall Rehab & Care Center, 418 Floyde St, McCall 83638

Owyhee Health & Rehab Center, 108 W Owyhee, Homedale 83628

River’s Edge Rehab & Living Center, 714 N Butte Ave, Emmett 83617

Genesis Health Care – Cherry Ridge Center, 501 W Idaho Blvd, Emmett 83617

2814 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell 83605

208-634-2112

MCCALL

208-337-3168

HOMEDALE

208-365-4425

$210

$213

$200

199 208-365-3597 40 $219

EMMETT

Kindred Nursing & Rehab – Canyon West 199 208-459-0808 103 $215

210 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell 83605

Kindred Nursing & Rehab – Caldwell

1140 N Allumbaugh, Boise 83704

Valley View Nursing & Rehab

5301 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83716

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404 N Horton St, Nampa 83651

Kindred Nursing & Rehab – Nampa

$250

199 208-466-9292 88 $243

208-465-4935

$260

Karcher Estates, 1127 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa 83651

NAMPA

208-587-8401

MOUNTAIN HOME

199 208-888-7049 139 $245

Genesis Health Care – Sunny Ridge 199 208-467-7298 43 $217 Senior Living, 2609 Sunnybrook Dr, Nampa 83686

St Luke’s of Elmore LTCU, 895 N Sixth E, Mountain Home 83647

1351 W Pine Ave, Meridian 83642

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# OF BEDS

Genesis Health Care – Meridian Center

PHONE #

MERIDIAN

LOWEST DAILY RATE

Aspen Transitional Rehab, 2867 E Copper Point Dr, Meridian 83642

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197 208-467-5721 120 $262

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46 N Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651 & = Call

Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Midland 197 208-466-7803 112 $242

2105 12th Ave Rd, Nampa 83686

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331 E Park St, Weiser 83672 & = Call

Kindred Nursing & Rehab – Weiser

River Ridge Center , 640 Filer Ave W, Twin Falls 83301

674 Eastland Dr, Twin Falls 83301

Genesis Health Care – Twin Falls Center

BridgeView Estates, 1828 Bridgeview Blvd, Twin Falls 83301

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$249

$219

199 208-549-2416 76 $215

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208-734-8645

199 208-734-4264 116 $208

208 736-3933

TWIN FALLS

199 208-642-4455 64 $208

# OF BEDS

1019 3rd Ave S, Payette 83661

PHONE #

PAYETTE

LOWEST DAILY RATE

Genesis Health Care – Payette Center

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A Bridge Between Hospital and Home When patients leave the hospital, they often need continued care in order to recover completely. That’s where we come in. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call one of our centers or visit a center website. Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation – Nampa 208.466.9292

Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation – Weiser 208.549.2416

Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation – Canyon West 208.459.0808 For behavioral care: Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation – Caldwell 208.459.1522

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BOISE Ada Cty Housing Authority 1276 River St, Ste 300, Boise 83702 208-345-4907 Apple Point Apts 3410 N 34th St, Boise 83703 208-426-0779 Arc Living Residential Home 217 Ruby St, Boise 83705 208-343-5583

Franklin Plaza 1555 W Franklin St, Boise 83702 208-345-4907 Greenbriar Apts 693 E Old Saybrook Ln, Boise 83706 208-342-2930 Harrison Hills Apts 2260 Harrison, Boise 83712 208-342-4716 Idaho Affordable Housing Mgt Assc PO Box 1773, Boise 83701 208-243-9409

Bannock Arms 330 E Bannock St, Boise 83712 208-344-3770

Mercy Housing 520 South 12th Street Boise, ID 83702 208-514-1601

Barton Apts 5306 W State St, Boise 83703 208-853-1786

Northgate Senior Village 5901 Ellens Ferry Way, Boise 83705 208-853-8448

Boise Neighborhood Housing Srvcs 3380 W Americana Terr #120, Boise 83706 208-343-4065

Owyhee Place 2544 S Owyhee St, Boise 83705 208-342-8664

Capitol Plaza 680 Cunningham St, Boise 83702 208-345-4907

Riverview Homes 1070 Leadville Ave, Boise 83706 208-343-1944

Centennial Manor 661 S Curtis Rd, Boise 83705 208-344-2164

Samaritan Village Apts 3350 Collister Dr, Boise 83703 208-343-9504

Clement Home 3909 W Clement, Boise 83702 208-376-4290

Shoreline Plaza 675 S 13th St, Boise 83702 208-287-1061

Dogwood Plaza Sr Community 1755 N Linda Vista Ln, Boise 83704 208-319-0780

Treehouse Apts 240 W Boise Ave, Boise 83706 208-383-9385

Franklin Grove Apts 4929 Franklin Rd, Boise 83705 208-336-0086

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Wildwood 2333 S Orchard St, Boise 83705 208-342-1829 Wylie Street Station 4683 Wylie Street Ln, Boise 83703 208-344-5824 CALDWELL Caldwell Housing Authority 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell 83607 208-459-2232 Friendship Manor 1&11 324 W Logan, Caldwell 83605 208-459-7075 Hazel Park Senior Apts 211 E Hazel St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-2387 Leisure Village III 210 S 19th Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-459-6036 Leisure Village V 911 Belmont, Caldwell 83605 208-459-6036 Logan Park Congregate Care 612 W Logan St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-0004

Sisters Villa Apts & Eagle Sr Apts 540 N Eagle Rd, Eagle 83616 208-939-4412 EMMETT Autumn Court 501 E 12th St, Emmett 83617 208-398-7600 FRUITLAND Leisure Village 1 419 S Colorado Ave, Fruitland 83619 208-452-7927 GREENLEAF Idaho Friends Retirement Home 20803 Academy Rd, 83626 208-455-0390 HOMEDALE Homedale Senior Apts 409 S 1st St W, Homedale 83628 208-337-4715 KUNA Leisure Village VI 540 N Linder Ave, Kuna 83634 208-922-4652 MERIDIAN

Vineyard Suites at Indian Creek 3523 E Linden St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-9250

James Court 2190 N Meridian Rd, Meridian 83646 208-888-3112

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Tramore Senior Apts 1103 W Pine Ave, Meridian 83642 208-258-3635

Eagle Manor 276 Cedar Ridge, Eagle 83616 208-939-0409

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Sunset Manor V 835 N 3rd E, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-7419

Parma Senior Housing 211 Parma Rd, Parma 83660 208-722-6964

Sunset Manor VII 845 N 3rd E, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-7419

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Louise Gardens 1140 6th Ave S, Payette 83661 208-642-5063

Golden Glow Towers 1108 7th St S, Nampa 83651 208-466-8748

Payette Plaza 80 N 9th St, Payette 83661 208-642-4688

Landmark Towers 111 15th Ave S, Nampa 83651 208-466-1918 Nampa Housing Authority 211 N 19th Ave N, Nampa 83687 208-466-2601 Oakhaven 115 W Ogden Ave, Nampa 83651 208-465-7200

TWIN FALLS Devon Senior Apts 1338 N College Rd, Twin Falls 83301 208-735-2224 Gleneagles Apts 1846 Harrison St N, Twin Falls 83301 208-735-0308 WEISER

Sicha Apts 377 Cornell St, Middleton 83644 208-585-9325

Amber Cove 1320 W 6th St, Weiser 83672 208-549-3690

Parkwood 1817 Sunnyridge Rd, Nampa 83686 208-463-8829

WILDER

Van Engelen 1307 1st St S, Nampa 83651 208-465-7832

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MOUNTAIN HOME

Westfield Plaza Apts 219 6th St, Wilder 83676 208-482-7750

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24/7 Idaho Home Care

127

ComForCare

133

A Caring Hand Homecare

178

Copper Springs Senior Living

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AARP Addus Healthcare Advanced Clinical Research

158

Affinity at Boise

101

All Stops Transportation

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Alzhiemer’s Assocation

Area Agency on Aging PSA III

178

Ashley Manor Assisted Livings

123

Assisting Hands Home Care

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Avamere

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Blue Cross of Idaho

132

Bridges In Home Care & Consulting

Bridgetower Chiropractic

123

Brightstar Care

159

Brookdale Senior Living Boise Parkcenter

103

CareForce In Home Care

Caring Transitions

Castle Rock Elder Care Management

C.K. Quade Law LLC, PLLC

93 3

Aaron Flake Health Advisor

155

Chateau de Boise

Crazy Frog Emergency Pendants

Death Over Dinner

Directlink Emergency Response Systems

Donna Schuyler Law, PLLC

176

Edgewood/Springcreek

189

Emerson House

174-175 107

Enliviant Senior Living Executive Yard Care

Federal Savings Bank - Katie Bostic

Fleet Feet

199

Genesis Healthcare

200

Good Samaritan Society Boise Village

135

Harrison’s Hope Hospice

127

Havenwood Caregiver Services

137

Heart ’n Home Hospice & Palliative Care

118

Hearts for Hospice & Home Health

129

Home Helpers

111

Horizon Home Health

137

Horizon Hospice

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Idaho Estate Planning

Idaho Food Bank

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Idaho Home Health & Hospice Idaho Mobile Smiles

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Idaho Power

158

Idaho Senior Living Council

199

Kindred Healthcare

111

Legacy Home Health

143

Legacy Hospice

193

Life Care Centers of America

Life Changes Elder Care Consulting, LLC

Red Pheasant Realty Mary Holden

Saint Alphonsus

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center

143

Saint Alphonsus Home Health & Hospice

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SelectHealth SHIBA Signature Hospice Southwest Idaho Advanced Care Hospital

139

St. Lukes Home Health & Hospice

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St. Lukes/Elks Hearing & Balance

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The Cottages Assisted Living Thrivent Financial

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Morningstar Senior Living

113

Touchmark Home Health

117

Multicare Home Health & Personal Care Services

139

Treasure Valley Hospice

129

Trinity Home Care & Resources

197

Trinity Mission Health and Rehab

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Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation

Nuclear Care Partners

153

Oasis Senior Advisors

190

Overland Court Senior Living

Personal Accounting Solutions

187

Regency Columbia Village

133

ResCare HomeCare

Riverview Rehab Center

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Vibra Hospital

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Visiting Angels

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Willow Park Senior Living

106

Window Panda

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