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Private Duty Nursing: Meeting the Needs in Our Community

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A Place to Call Home Welcome to Driftwood Nursing Center, a comfortable, home-like healthcare facility deeply committed to individuals who need long-term, skilled nursing, or rehabilitative care.

We strive to be a facility where residents can be comfortable, find familiar faces, and build their lives. We also have a VA contract to provide care to our veterans.

Driftwood is situated right next to Memorial Hospital of Gulfport—the largest hospital on the Mississippi Gulf Coast—in the heart of town and convenient to many other medical complexes.

If you would like to take a tour, just drop by during visiting hours or call to schedule a visit.

Ph: (228) 868 1314

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RESPITE CARE Respite Care is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care. Listed are agencies providing this service in residence. See Housing pages 80-87.

Comfort Keepers

(ad on page 67) (Gulf Coast and Hattiesburg) 228-867-9700 / 601-296-6300

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS In this listing you will find organizations, services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities.

You will find a complete list of senior centers on pages 45-46.

BALLROOM DANCING USA Dance Inc 601-928-2696

Healing Touch Home Care (ad on page 59) 228-863-6002

BOCCE Woolmarket Prime of Life Center 228-396-3228

Home Instead

(ad on page 65) 228-818-6110 / 601-261-2114

CHAIR EXERCISES

Interactive Patient Care Attendant Services

Leisure Services City of Gulfport 228-243-2914

(ad on page xxx) 228-284-1711 / 504-944-0053

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES For 50 yrs. & older, offers health screenings, luncheon-lectures, “mini-classes,” new computer classes, traveling, & more.

Kare In Home P D N (ad on pages 50-51) 228-604-4550

Nursing Management Inc (ad on page 1) 228-385-9196 / 800-448-3634

MS Gulf Coast Community College Lifelong Learning Institute – George County 601-766-6421 – Harrison / Jackson Counties 228-896-2549 – Stone County 601-528-8931

Oxford Health Care (ad on page 6) 800-664-8031

Right At Home

(ad on page 57) 228-255-9225 / 601-426-6333

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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...

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 601-264-2780 USM Hattiesburg, association of men and women 50 years and older, learning first for the love of learning.

Praetorian Health Services (ad on page 66) 228-314-1290 / 855-705-5338

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HOME HEALTH CARE

This section features Home Health Care. 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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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.

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You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication.

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

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Learning in Retirement See page 31.

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How to use this Guide Publisher's Letter and Contact Information Advertiser Index

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Adult Day Care Associations for Specific Illnesses Care Coordination Consumer Affairs/Legal County Health Departments Dental Resources Diabetic Supplies Disability Resources Elder Abuse Elder Law Emergency Management Emergency Response Systems Employment Opportunities Estate Planning Financial Assistance Financial Services and Planning Food Resources Hearing Resources Hospice Hospital Programs for Seniors Hospitals and Clinics Insurance and Insurance Counseling Libraries Medicare/Medicaid Mental Health Services and Counseling Pharmacies Prescription Assistance Rehabilitation Facilities Rehabilitation Hospitals Respite Care Senior Activities and Entertainment Senior Centers

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5 Sneaky Signs You’re Dehydrated See page 90.

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HOME HEALTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL SERVICES Kare In Home PDN (Private Duty Nursing)

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Home Health & Personal Care Definitions

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Home Medical Equipment & Supplies Home Health/Personal Care Agencies Comparison Grid Personal Care Agencies

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES Senior Organizations and Services Social Security Support Services Transportation Veteran Centers and Services Vision Resources Volunteer Opportunities Websites for Seniors

SENIOR HOUSING Housing Definitions Independent Living/Retirement Communities Comparison Grid Assisted Living/Alzheimer’s Communities Comparison Grid Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid Housing Authority

FEATURE ARTICLES

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Senior Oral Health Care – The Oral/Systemic Link

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Learning in Retirement

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Keeping the “Family Home” As Compared to Living in a Retirement Community

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Private Duty Nursing: Meeting the Needs in Our Community

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

DEAR READERS OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI Once again we present our most comprehensive up-to-date resource directory for seniors, their families, and professionals who refer services to seniors.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of senior citizens by providing needed information, promoting independence and dignity in aging.

Distribution is continuous throughout our market area focusing on locations where seniors visit or congregate. We will gladly mail boxes of books to you for your senior church or social group. Our 15-county area covers a lot of communities beyond the Coast and Hattiesburg; postal

The Seniors Blue Book of Mississippi, LLC 15217 Shadow Creek Dr. Woolmarket MS 39532 P: 228.396.4602 Thad@SeniorsBlueBook.com Carolan@SeniorsBlueBook.com w: SeniorsBlueBook.com

The Seniors Blue Book Southeast Mississippi Thad and Carolan Anderson Publishers

mail can do the job better than our delivery van. We and our advertisers want you to have and use this valuable, authoritative resource, so call us if you need additional copies.

Our advertisers are responsible for you having this Book in your hands. Remember, you make the choice of service providers. Your physician may recommend several, but the choice is ultimately yours. Please thank the sponsors of the Blue Book by using their services, and tell them you found them in this publication.

Best regards, Thad and Carolan Anderson, Publishers

Carolan Anderson Thad D. Anderson Co-Publishers Bernadette de Isaza Art Director Michelle James Graphic Designer

Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors.

The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors.

Copyright 2018.

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Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone. For additional day care resources see Housing on pages 80-81.

Area Agency on Aging All Counties 800-444-8014

Marion Park for Seniors 200 W Lafayette, Columbia 601-731-9421 Open Wings Outreach Center 219 Partnership Wy, Columbia 601-633-5177

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES

Community Development, Inc. (Leakesville, Richton) 601-788-2599

Organizations that perform advocacy and support roles and inform the public about the latest research developments.

Five County Senior Center 1027 2nd St, Prentiss 601-792-8375

Alzheimer’s Association – MS Chapter 800-272-3900

Golden Touch Adult Day Care 6050 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-336-7405

Alzheimer’s Mississippi

Gulf Shores Adult Day Care

American Cancer Society 800-227-2345

(ad on page 11) 2301 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1723

Harrison County Senior Resources Agency 228-896-0214 Lyman Senior Center (Gulfport, Lyman) 228-832-2606

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American Council for the Blind 800-424-8666 American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383 American Heart Association of Mississippi 800-451-3744 Continued on next page

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ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES continued American Kidney Funds 800-638-8299

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D.

American Liver Foundation 800-223-0179

Oxford HealthCare

American Lung Association 800-586-4872 American Parkinson’s Disease Association 800-223-2732 American Stroke Association 800-553-6321 Arthritis Foundation MS Chapter 601-853-7556 Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116 Family Caregiver Support Program 800-444-8014 Lupus Foundation of America 800-558-0121 National Osteoporosis Foundation 800-223-9994

(ad on page 15) 228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059 (ad on page 2) All Counties 800-664-8031

Praetorian Health Services (ad on page 56) 855-705-5338

Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1) 228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196

CONSUMER AFFAIRS / LEGAL Government and non-profit organizations that provide consumer information or legal advice.

Area Agency on Aging 228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014 Better Business Bureau 800-987-8280

United Ostomy Association 800-826-0826

Disabilities: LIFE (Living Independent For Everyone) 228-388-2401 / 601-583-2108

U.S. Food & Drug Administration 888-463-6332

Fraud Hotline 800-299-6905

CARE COORDINATION 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.

Area Agency on Aging – Mississippi Access to Care 228-868-2311 / 844-822-4622 10 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – WINTER–SUMMER 2018

Health Help Mississippi 877-314-3843 Legal Line (M-F 12-2pm) 800-682-6423 MS Center for Legal Services (George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River & Stone Counties) 228-896-9148 / 877-664-0238 Continued on page 12

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MS Center for Legal Services (Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry & Wayne Counties) 601-545-2950 / 800-498-1804 MS State Attorney General & Consumer Protection 800-281-4418 MS Volunteer Lawyers Project 800-682-0047

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS Mississippi State Dept of Health 866-458-4948 – Covington County, Collins 601-765-4291 – Forrest County, Hattiesburg 601-583-0291 – George County, Lucedale 601-947-4217 – Greene County, Leakesville 601-394-2389 – Hancock County, Bay St. Louis 228-467-4510 – Harrison County, Biloxi 228-435-3641 – Harrison County, Gulfport 228-863-1036 – Jackson County, Ocean Springs 228-872-4861 – Jackson County, Pascagoula 228-762-1117 – Jefferson Davis County, Prentiss 601-792-5135 – Jones County, Ellisville 601-426-3258 – Lamar County, Purvis 601-794-1055

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– Marion County, Columbia 601-736-2676 – Pearl River County, Carriere 601-798-6212 – Perry County, New Augusta 601-964-3288 – Stone County, Wiggins 601-928-5293 – Wayne County, Waynesboro 601-735-2351

DENTAL RESOURCES

Bethesda Free Clinic

(ad on page 26) 6912 N Washington Ave, St Martin 228-818-9191 Coastal Family Health Center 15024 MLK Blvd, Gulfport 228-863-9781 Donated Dental Services of Mississippi 800-366-3640 Greene Area Medical Extenders Leakesville 601-394-2640 Hattiesburg Cmnty Dental Center 68 Old Airport Rd 601-583-4800 Pearl River Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic 601-554-5509

DIABETIC SUPPLIES

Kare In Home Medical Equipment (ad on Back Cover) 228-896-7660

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

ADA (American with Disabilities) Information Line 800-514-0301 / 800-514-0383 TTY Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT Resource Center 800-949-4232 / 800-949-4232 TTY Arc of MS 228-497-1035 Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities 800-721-7255 / 800-721-7255 TTY Dept of Rehabilitation Workshop 228-897-7616 Disability Connection – MS Gulf Coast 228-604-4020 Institute for Disability Studies University of So MS – Hattiesburg 601-266-5163 / 888-671-0051 TTY Life of Mississippi (Living Independence for Everyone) – Biloxi 228-388-2401 – Hattiesburg 601-583-2108 MS Dept of Rehab Services (Provides Technology-Related services and devices) 800-443-1000

ELDER ABUSE Government and non-profit agencies which advocate for or protect seniors from abuse in housing, financial matters, and physical harm.

Dept of Human Service / Family Service – Covington County, 601-765-5005 – Forrest County, 601-554-4354 – George County, 601-947-0230 – Greene County, 601-394-2731 – Hancock County, 228-467-4100 – Harrison County, 228-897-5790 – Jackson County, 228-769-3444 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206 – Jones County, 601-426-2266 – Lamar County , 601-794-1080 – Marion County, 601-736-6044 – Pearl River County , 601-798-9585 – Perry County, 601-964-8378 – Stone County, 601-928-2510 – Wayne County, 601-735-6254

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DISABILITY RESOURCES

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MS Elderly Hotline Adult Protective Svcs 800-222-8000 Ombudsman Program 228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014 State of MS Complaints for Health Facilities 800-227-7308

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ELDER LAW

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 15) 228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

– Marion County, 601-736-9627 – Pearl River County, 601-795-3058 – Perry County, 601-964-8370 – Stone County, 601-928-3077 – Wayne County, 601-735-2192 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY – Covington County, 601-765-6687 – Forrest County, 601-544-5911 – George County, 601-947-7557 – Greene County, 601-394-5627 – Hancock County, 228-466-8320 – Harrison County, 228-865-4002 – Jackson County, 228-769-3111 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-736-9627 – Jones County, 601-649-3535 – Lamar County, 601-794-5378

Personal medical alert products and home alarm systems activated by pushing a button.

Acadian On Call 800-259-1234 All Counties The Electronic Caregiver 866-572-3274 All Counties

Reimagine Retirement If you’re new to the Gulf Coast, the Retiree Partnership wants to know!

Call or email us for information on area opportunities, activities and events.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Grove Transit (Drivers) 866-331-6004

Home Instead Senior Care

(ad on page 61) – Caregivers 800-311-0855 / 601-261-2114 Mobil One (Drivers) 601-545-3322

Nursing Management, Inc. (ad on page 1) – Caregivers 228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196

Oxford HealthCare (ad on page 2) – Caregivers 800-664-8031

Praetorian Health Services

(ad on page 56) – Caregivers 228-314-1290 / 855-705-5338

Right At Home Homecare

(ad on page 64) – Caregivers 228-255-9225 / 601-426-6333

Salus Home Care

(ad on page 53) – Caregivers 228-832-2273

Senior Community Service Employ (All Counties) 800-444-8014

Uplift Home Care

(ad on page 64) – Caregivers 228-280-8231

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Visiting Angels (ad on page 51) 228-314-3110

WIN (Workforce Investment Network) Job Center Job Placement, WIA Services, Veterans Services, TAA, Job Corps and On-The-Job Training – Covington County, 601-765-8381 – Forrest County, 601-584-1202 – George County, 228-762-4713 – Greene County, 228-762-4713 – Hancock County, 228-466-5041 – Harrison Cnty (Biloxi), 228-388-7997 – Harrison Cnty (Gulfport), 228-897-6900 – Jackson County , 228-762-4713 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-765-8381 – Jones County, 601-399-4000 – Lamar County, 601-584-1202 – Marion County, 601-736-2628 – Pearl River County, 601-798-3472 – Perry County, 601-584-1202 – Stone County, 228-897-6900 – Wayne County, 601-399-4000 ESTATE PLANNING

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D. (ad on page 15) 228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance companies specialize in assisting seniors facing financial problems or in need of financial assistance.

American Red Cross 866-438-4636

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Back Bay Rescue Mission – Biloxi (Food pantry, men’s clothing, Prescription assistance, utility bill & rent, mortgage) 228-432-0301 Bell South Life Line Linkup / Discount 888-757-6500 Catholic Social Service 228-702-2137 Catholic Social Service – Hattiesburg (Utilities / Money Mgmt) 601-261-5320 Christian Care Ministry – Picayune (Emergency Assistance) 601-799-3593 Christian Services, Inc. (Rental, Utility) 601-582-5683 GC Community Action Agency (Energy Assistance & Weatherization) – George County, 601-947-7426 – Greene County, 601-394-2942 – Hancock County, 228-467-0158 – Harrison County, 228-865-4375 – Stone County, 601-928-5044 Jackson County Civic Action (Energy Assistance) 228-769-3292 LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) 800-356-6429 Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121

Mississippi Access to Care Center 800-948-3090

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MS Dept of Human Services Division of Family Services – Covington County, 601-765-5005 – Forrest County, 601-554-4354 – George County, 601-947-0230 – Greene County, 601-394-2731 – Hancock County, 228-467-4100 – Harrison County, 228-897-5790 – Jackson County, 228-769-3445 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206 – Jones County, 601-426-2266 – Lamar County, 601-794-1080 – Marion County, 601-736-6044 – Pearl River County, 601-795-4507 – Perry County, 601-964-8378 – Stone County, 601-928-2510 – Wayne County, 601-735-6254 MS Dept of Human Services Economic Assistance (Temporary Assistance) – Covington County, 601-765-6585 – Forrest County, 601-554-4350 – George County, 601-947-7551 – Greene County, 601-394-2362 – Hancock County, 228-467-4565 – Harrison County, 228-897-5600 – Jackson County, 228-769-3275 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206 – Jones County, 601-426-1200 – Lamar County, 601-794-1050 – Marion County, 601-736-6383 – Pearl River County, 601-795-4507 – Perry County, 601-964-8374 – Stone County, 601-928-4996 – Wayne County, 601-735-4752 Multi County Community Energy Assistance – Wayne County 601-735-3470 Continued on next page

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE continued PRVO (Energy, Rent & Mtg Assistance) – Covington County, 601-765-4871 – Forrest County, 601-545-2101 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-5356 – Jones County, 601-428-3172 – Lamar County, 601-794-8387 – Marion County, 601-736-6077 – Pearl River County, 601-403-2288 – Perry County, 601-964-8231 Salvation Army MS Coast Area Command 228-374-8301 – Gulfport, 228-868-1188 – Hattiesburg, 601-544-3684 – Laurel, 601-428-4232 – Lucedale, 601-766-3577 – Pascagoula, 228-762-7222 – Waynesboro, 601-735-0792 FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING Financial service firms devote all or part of their practice to assisting seniors with their financial planning, insurance claims, bank reconciliation, bill payment, income tax preparation, and preparing medical insurance claims. Certified financial planners and elder law attorneys may be listed in this topic.

Mayhone Elder Law Center, PLLC – Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D.

(ad on page 15) 800-875-7059 / 228-215-1223

FOOD RESOURCES Sliding scale or income qualifying food resources for seniors and also list of congregate meal sites.

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CONGREGATE MEALS Area Agency on Aging 800-444-8014 Hattiesburg Christian Services Ctr (Soup Kitchen) 601-582-5683 Loaves & Fishes – Biloxi (Community Kitchen) 228-436-6172 Magnolia Place for Seniors – Laurel 601-649-2933 PRVO (Covington, Forrest, Jones, Marion, & Pearl River Counties) 601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564 Senior Center Congregate Meals – Collins, 601-765-4491 – Long Beach, 228-868-7517 – Lucedale, 601-947-2162 – Lyman, 228-832-2606 – Moss Point, 228-769-3292 – North Gulfport, 228-868-8416 – Ocean Springs, 228-872-3653 – Picayune, 601-798-9892 – Poplarville, 601-795-0871 – Prentiss, 601-792-8375 – Purvis, 601-794-6772 – Saucier, 228-832-5835 FOOD PANTRIES Area Agency on Aging (All Counties) 800-444-8014 Brother’s Keeper Ministries (Pearl River only) 601-795-3173 Christian Food Mission, Inc. (Jones County) 601-428-0136

ON MEDICARE? Are you receiving all the benefits you may be eligible for?

CONTACT THE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT CENTER TO GET FREE INFORMATION ON AND HELP APPLYING FOR BENEFITS.

For more information, contact us at

1-877-833-2550 or visit online at

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Christian Svcs, Inc. – Angel Food Ministries (Hattiesburg) 601-582-5683

Feeding the Gulf Coast (ad on page 19) 877-833-2550

Food Stamps (See Financial Assistance MS Dept of Human Scvs) Hancock County Human Resources Agency 228-466-4353 Harrison County Human Resources Agency 228-896-0214 Home Delivered Meals – Meals On Wheels (Biloxi) 228-896-0214 Jackson County Human Resources Agency 228-769-3292

Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121 Salvation Army – G ulfport 228-868-1188 – L ucedale 601-766-3577 – P ascagoula 228-762-7222 Twelve Baskets – Gulfport 228-822-0836 Valley Pack 800-444-8014 ($97 per month, 20 meals)

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WHEN LIFE MATTERS MOST Choose the Highest Quality Hospice Care.

Overall Hospice Care for Patients

Biloxi 228.396.4756

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) has initiated public reporting of quality process measures for the hospice industry. These measures compare Hospice providers’ performance against the highest standards of care. SouthernCare exceeds the state average of all other 75 providers in the state of Mississippi in their aggregate quality measures.

96.0%

Hattiesburg 601.579.9493

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Lucedale 601.947.9282

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SouthernCare Picayune, MS

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de l’ Epee Deaf Center 1450 North St, Gulfport 228-897-2280 / 228-897-2280 TTY International Hearing Society 800-521-5247 Mississippi Relay (captioned telephone service) 601-936-5012 National Hearing Aid Bank / Hear Now 800-648-4327 Caption Call (telephone visual device) 877-557-2227

HOSPICE Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.

Asbury Hospice House In-Patient Care (ad on page 63) (Hattiesburg) 601-288-2500

Camellia Home Health & Hospice (ad on page 57)

(Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone, Smith, & Wayne Counties) 877-999-1974

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Guidance.

Compassion.

Expertise.

228-818-2160

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Canon Hospice

(ad on Inside Front Cover) – G ulf Coast (George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, & Stone Counties) 228-575-6251

Forrest General Hospice

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– H attiesburg

Notre Dame Hospice

(ad on page 23) – ( Mississippi Gulf Coast) 228-687-1385 – (Central

Mississippi) 601-247-2048

Palladium Hospice

(ad on page 21) (Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, George & Stone Counties) 228 385-7845

(Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Southern Care Hospice Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, (ad on page 20) Lawrence, Marion, Perry, Smith, Stone, – ( Hancock, Harrison, Jackson) Walthall & Wayne Counties) 228-396-4756 601-288-2500 / 800-844-8797 – (Jackson,

George, Greene, Stone) – Picayune 601-947-9282 (Pearl River County) – (Hancock,

Pearl River) 601-358-0025 / 800-844-8797 601-799-2713 Hospice of Light (ad on page 22) – (Jackson County) HOSPITAL PROGRAMS 228-818-2160 FOR SENIORS – (George County) Generations Garden Park 601-766-1800 Medical Center Kare In Home Hospice – Gulfport 228-575-7000 (ad on Back Cover) Senior Circle – Merit Health Wesley – ( Covington, Forrest, Greene, – Hattiesburg 601-268-8192 Jones, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Senior Circle – Stone Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone, County Hospital (ad on page 25) & Wayne Counties) 601-928-6700 601-336-7855 – (Hancock & Harrison Counties) SeniorExtra – Merit Health Biloxi 228-220-0438 228-432-1571 22 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – WINTER–SUMMER 2018

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HOSPITALS & CLINICS COVINGTON COUNTY Covington County Hospital 701 S Holly St, Collins 601-765-6711 FORREST & LAMAR COUNTIES

Forrest General Hospital (ad on page 56) 6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-288-7000

Hattiesburg Family Health Center 66 Old Airport Rd, Hattiesburg 601-544-7500 Merit Health Wesley 5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg 601-268-8000 Regency / Select Hospital 4th Fl, Forrest General Hosp, Hattiesburg 601-288-8517 SE MS Rural Health 5488 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-545-8700 VA Outpatient Clinic 231 Methodist Blvd #B, Hattiesburg 601-296-3530 GEORGE COUNTY George Regional Health System 859 Winter St, Lucedale 601-947-3161 GREENE COUNTY Coastal Family Health 1616 Williams Dr, Leakesville 601-394-2381

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Greene County Hospital 1017 Jackson Ave, Leakesville 601-394-4135 State Line Medical Center 52 Kennedy St, State Line 601-848-7912 HANCOCK COUNTY Coastal Family Health Clinic 109 Hospital Dr, BSL 228-463-9666 Hancock Medical Center 149 Drinkwater Blvd, BSL 228-467-8600 HARRISON COUNTY Coastal Family Health Clinic – 2 3453 Central Ave, Saucier 228-832-7223 – 1 5024 MLK Blvd, Gulfport 228-864-0003 – 7 15A Division St, Biloxi 228-374-4991 – 2 95 Fleitas, Pass Christian 228-452-6284 Garden Park Medical Center 15200 Community Rd, Gulfport 228-575-7000 Memorial Hospital 4500 13th St, Gulfport 228-867-4000 – Memorial Immunization Van 228-867-4246 Merit Health Biloxi 150 Reynoir St 228-432-1571 US Naval Branch Medical Clinic Naval Const. Battallion Base, Gulfport 228-871-2807

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Right Here at Home.

The Stone County Hospital family of providers includes a full-service hospital, skilled nursing home care, expansive rehabilitation therapy treatments, a wide-range of lab and imaging services, specialist physicians, and a convenient family medical clinic.

Our Providers Will Care for You

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Quality Family Healthcare

1434 E. Central Avenue Wiggins, MS 39577 601.928.6600 | www.schospital.net

VA Veterans Health Care 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi 228-523-5000 JACKSON COUNTY

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY Family Health Clinic 910 2nd St, Prentiss 601-792-2078

Bethesda Free Clinic

Jefferson Davis Cty Hospital 1102 Rose St, Prentiss 601-792-4276

Coastal Family Health Clinic – 10828 Hwy 57 N, Vancleave 228-826-4711 – 4770 Amaco Dr, Moss Point 228-474-9511

JONES COUNTY

(ad on page 26) 6912 N Washington Ave, Ocean Springs 228-818-9191

Preventative Medicine Clinic 3300 Ladnier Rd, Gautier 228-497-2652 Ocean Springs Hospital 3109 Bienville Blvd228-818-1111 Singing River Hospital 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula 228-809-5000

Family Health Center 117 S 11th Ave, Laurel 601-425-3033 South Central Regional Med Ctr 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel 601-649-4000 PEARL RIVER COUNTY Highland Community Hospital 130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune 601-358-9400 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Manna Ministries – Picayune 120 Street A, Picayune 601-799-2121 Pearl River County Hospital 305 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-795-4543 Picayune Health Svcs 2274 Memorial Blvd, Picayune 601-798-3989 PERRY COUNTY Perry County General Hospital 206 Bay Ave, Richton 601-788-6316 STONE COUNTY

Stone County Family Medical Clinic (ad on page 25) 1440 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700

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Stone County Hospital

(ad on page 25) 1434 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700 WAYNE COUNTY

Wayne General Hospital 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro 601-735-5151

INSURANCE & INSURANCE COUNSELING

Area Agency on Aging All Counties 800-444-8014

Medicare 800-633-4227 / 877-486-2048 TTY/TTD State Insurance Commission – Consumer Hot Line 800-562-2957

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Can you imagine not being able to brush your own teeth? Perhaps it is due to arthritis, poor vision, or dementia. Your inability to perform routine and effective oral hygiene care leads to dental decay and likely periodontal (gum) disease.

It can also contribute to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and aspiration pneumonia. Controlling your diabetes will be much more difficult.

Oral hygiene care is more than routine grooming like brushing one’s hair, or shaving—it is infection control!

Inflammation of the gums will negatively effect overall health. The mouth is connected to the body! The blood that is in the infected gum tissue is the same blood that is traveling to the heart.

Many seniors have had the benefit of preventative dental care. They have their natural teeth! Who will take the responsibility for caring for them when they can no longer care for themselves? This responsibility falls on the family or caregiver.

Basic steps can be taken to assist and encourage oral hygiene care.

AT HOME Be prepared. Set up the toothbrush with a thin layer of toothpaste in the bathroom. Have a cup of water ready to rinse. (If rinsing is not possible, use a thin layer infant toothpaste gel—it is safe to swallow) Have the individual stand (if possible) or sit at the sink.

Hand the toothbrush to the individual and ask them to brush.

If this is not possible, place the toothbrush in their dominant hand and have your hand over theirs and gently brush.

Ask your dental professional (dentist or dental hygienist) what might work best for cleaning between the teeth.

IN MEMORY CARE/ ASSISTED LIVING Ask who is providing oral hygiene care (brushing and between the teeth oral hygiene care) and how often.

Once a day? Twice a day? What training did the caregiver receive?

How is your loved one responding to this oral care? Are they cooperative?

What steps are being taken to make it successful?

One of the main reason seniors are hospitalized is aspiration pneumonia (AP.) AP is the inflammation of the lungs caused by breathing in foreign material. Where is that material coming from to “set up shop” in the lungs? Many times, the mouth!

Hospitalization and antibiotics may be needed to prevent respiratory failure.

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Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Mary Jensen RDH, MS, a Registered Dental Hygienist and the Lead Oral Care Specialist with the HyLife Oral Health Alliance and provides weekly oral hygiene care to dependent seniors.

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LIBRARIES Blind & Physically Handicapped Library Services 800-446-0892 COVINGTON COUNTY Conner Graham 100 Willow St, Seminary 601-722-9041 Jane Blain Brewer 102 S 5th St, Mt Olive 601-797-4955 R.E. Blackwell 403 S Fir Ave, Collins 601-765-8582 FORREST COUNTY Hattiesburg 329 Hardy St 601-582-4461 McCain (genealogical material) USM Campus, Hattiesburg 601-266-4345 Petal 714 S Main St 601-584-7610 GEORGE COUNTY

State Line 8 Farrier St 601-848-7011 HANCOCK COUNTY Bay St Louis 312 Hwy 90 228-467-5282 East Hancock / Diamondhead 4545 Shepherd Square 228-255-4800 Kiln 17065 Hwy 603 228-255-1724 Pearlington 6096 First Ave 228-533-0755 Waveland 333 Coleman Ave 228-467-9240 HARRISON COUNTY Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library 10391 Auto Mall Pkwy 228-392-2279 East Biloxi 580 Howard Ave, Biloxi 228-436-3095

Lucedale 507 Oak St 601-947-2123

Gulfport 1708 25th Ave 228-871-7171

GREENE COUNTY

Long Beach 209 Jefferson Davis Ave 228-863-0711

Leakesville 101 LaFayette 601-394-2897 McLain 117 Church Ave 601-753-9207 28 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – WINTER–SUMMER 2018

Margaret S. Sherry 2141 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1633 Orange Grove 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-832-6924 Continued on page 30

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LIBRARIES continued from page 28 Pass Christian 111 Hiern Ave 228-452-4596 Saucier Children’s 24006 1st St 228-539-4419 West Biloxi 2047 Pass Rd 228-388-5696 Woolmarket 8455 Woolmarket Rd 228-354-9464 JACKSON COUNTY East Central 21801 Slider Rd, Moss Point 228-588-6263 Kathleen McIlwain 2100 Library Ln, Gautier 228-497-4531 Ina Thompson (Moss Point) 4119 Bellview Ave 228-475-7462 Ocean Springs 525 Dewey Ave 228-875-1193 Pascagoula 3214 Pascagoula St 228-769-3060 St Martin 15004 Lemoyne Blvd 228-392-3250 Vancleave 12604 Hwy 57 228-826-5857

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JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY Dr Frank L Leggett 61 Gen Robt E Blount Blvd, Bassfield 601-943-5420 Prentiss 2229 Pearl St 601-792-5845 JONES COUNTY Ellisville 110 Court St 601-477-9271 Laurel 530 Commerce St, Laurel 601-428-4313 LAMAR COUNTY Lumberton 106 W Main St 601-796-4227 Oak Grove 4958 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg 601-296-1704 Purvis 122 Shelby Speights Dr 601-794-6291 Sumrall 103 Poplar 601-758-4711 MARION COUNTY Columbia 900 Broad St 601-736-5516 PEARL RIVER COUNTY Margaret Reed Crosby 900 Goodyear Blvd, Pic 601-798-5081 Poplarville 202 W Beers St 601-795-8411

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Southern Mississippi offers opportunities to experience learning with peers, whether out of curiosity or to satisfy a long-held interest in a particular subject.

OLLI’s membership has grown nearly tenfold since 1991, and is on both USM campuses, Hattiesburg and Long Beach. OLLI members gain access to nearly 300 different seminars, classes, and travel opportunities annually.

Courses span the spectrum of interests and pursuits in an attempt to provide everyone who has reached 50 years and beyond the opportunity to continue learning whatever it is they want to learn. “Our hope is to create an environment that’s conducive to learning in the purest sense,” said OLLI Director Brett Harris. There are skill building classes from beginning and advanced art, to media specific courses like watercolors, colored pencils, and digital photography, and from jewelry making to salad table construction. There’s no limit

LIBRARIES continued PERRY COUNTY Conway Hall 9220 Hwy 42, Petal 601-584-7610 New Augusta 510 First St 601-964-3774

to what you can learn and how you can grow at OLLI. Regular social events, lunch gatherings, a rotating art display in the Peck House gallery (Hattiesburg), and free public experiences help bring members from across the community together in a friendly atmosphere and at a cost that’s affordable for every budget. There’s an annual membership fee ($50 in Hattiesburg, $40 in Long Beach) that’s good for one year from the day you register. After that, you simply pay for the courses you want to take. Courses are as low as $8 and rarely exceed $50, though longer field trips can cost more depending on where they take you and for how long. OLLI’s summer schedule of classes is now available in our schedule guides you may have seen around town or on our website (www.usm.edu/olli). Questions?

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Editor’s Note: This article provided

by Brett Harris, Director of OLLI. The article was edited to conserve space. The original is available from thad@seniorsbluebook.com

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LIBRARIES continued STONE COUNTY Stone County 242 2nd St, Wiggins 601-928-4993 William & Delores Mauldin 25 McHenry School Dr 601-528-9465 WAYNE COUNTY Waynesboro 1103 A Mississippi Dr 601-735-2268

MEDICARE & MEDICAID Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, provides health insurance for Americans. Medicaid is a state and federal program based largely on income guidelines.

Attorney General (Medicaid fraud/neglect vulnerable adults) 800-852-8341 Medicaid 800-421-2408 – Covington, Jefferson Davis, & Marion Counties 601-731-2271 – Forrest, Lamar, & Perry Counties 601-264-5386 – George & Jackson Counties 228-762-9591 – Greene, Jones, & Wayne Counties 601-425-3175 – Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 601-798-0831 – Harrison County 228-863-3328 Medicaid / Medicare Fraud 800-447-8477

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MS Medicare Assist Patrol Project 800-444-8014 State Insurance Commission Consumer Hotline 800-562-2957

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Beacon Behavioral Intensive Outpatient Program (ad page 53) (Transportation provided) 2130 First St, Slidell, LA 985-607-0290

Pearl River County Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program 610 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-543-4610 Mental Health America 800-969-6642 24-hr hotline 800-273-8255 Pine Belt Reg’l Mental Healthcare 601-544-4641 COVINGTON COUNTY Covington County Hospital Senior Care Unit 601-698-0158 FORREST / LAMAR COUNTIES Merit Health Wesley Behavioral Health 601-268-5026 Pine Grove Behavioral Health 888-574-4673 GEORGE COUNTY Singing River Health System Behavioral Health 53 Dewey St, Lucedale 601-247-0702

We can help.

For more information on how we can help, contact the location nearest you.

Intensive Outpatient

Inpatient

Slidell 985-607-0290 Bogalusa 985-735-1750

New Orleans 504-210-0460 Lacombe 985-882-0226

HANCOCK COUNTY

Mental Health Assn of MS 4803 Harrison Cir, Gulfport 228-864-6274

Gulf Coast Mental Health 819 Central Ave, Bay St Louis 228-467-1881 HARRISON COUNTY Coastal Family Mental Health 739 Division, Biloxi 228-234-5584 Gulf Coast Mental Health Ctr 1600 Broad Ave, Gulfport 228-863-1132 Merit Health Gulf Oaks Hospital 180 DeBuys Rd, Biloxi 228-388-0600 Mayewski, Julene LSCW 450 E Pass Rd, Gulfport 228-669-3434

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Does your loved one feel sad, irritable, anxious, or fearful? “A Guiding Light to a Brighter Tomorrow” Do they have trouble sleeping, concentrating or remembering?

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Seasons Behavioral Health – Garden Park Medical Center 15200 Community Rd, Gulfport 228-575-7000 Merit Health Biloxi – Sr Harbor 150 Reynoir St, Biloxi 228-436-1477 Veterans Mental Health Care VA Hospital – Biloxi 228-523-5000 JACKSON COUNTY Singing River Health System Behavioral Health – 1 5012 Lemoyne Blvd, Ocean Springs 228-396-8460 – 4 105 Hospital Rd #104, Pascagoula 228-696-9224 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY Jefferson Davis Cty Hospital Sojourners Geriatric – Prentiss 601-792-1130

STONE COUNTY GC Mental Health Ctr – Wiggins 601-928-2357

PHARMACIES

JONES COUNTY

GULF COAST

South Central Senior Care – Laurel 601-426-4300

Beach Pharmacy 1110 Cowan Rd, Gulfport 228-896-7070

MARION COUNTY

Doctor’s Specialty Pharmacy 1720 Medical Park Dr, Biloxi 228-207-7716

Marion Park for Seniors 200 W Lafayette, Columbia 601-731-9421 PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Pearl River County Intensive Outpatient Program 305 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-543-4610

Gulf Coast Mental Health Center – Picayune 601-798-7001 PERRY COUNTY Safe Harbor Senior Care – Perry 601-788-2221

Love’s Pharmacy 12345 Vadalia Rd, Pass Christian 228-255-7800

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Lyman Pharmacy 20006 Hwy 53 (near County Line Rd), Lyman 228-831-9997 North Gulfport Discount Pharmacy 4723 Tennessee Ave, Gulfport 39501 228-265-5793 T-D Pharmacy 12372 US Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-832-1414 Continued on next page

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PHARMACIES continued Waveland Pharmacy 112 Auderer Blvd, Waveland 228-463-1055 Woolmarket Pharmacy 13066 Shriners Blvd, Woolmarket 228-392-5355 PINE BELT Clayton Pharmacy 301 Hospital Blvd, Collins 601-765-4323 Fairview Pharmacy 500 Katie Ave, Hattiesburg 601-544-4871 Fred’s Pharmacy 403 Front St, Richton 601-788-9767 Park Place Pharmacy 46 Parkway Ln, Petal 601-450-3673 Quinn Pharmacy 3160 Audubon Dr, Laurel 601-428-0688

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE RESOURCES Eli Lily & Co 877-795-4559 Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121 Merck Patient Assistance Program 800-727-5400 MS Dept of Rehab Services (Provides Technology-Related services and devices) 800-443-1000 36 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – WINTER–SUMMER 2018

Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation 800-277-2254 Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888-477-2669 People’s Benefit Services 800-566-0003 Prescription Benefit Card 800-377-1614 PRVO 601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564 St Vincent dePaul Pharmacy – Biloxi, 228-374-9097 – Bay St Louis, 228-233-4544

REHABILITATION FACILITIES There are two types of rehabilitation facilities; in patient where you live at a facility for a specific amount of time and out patient where you visit a facility for services. Most hospitals have an associated rehabilitation department (page 30) You can locate a list of in-patient rehabs on our skilled nursing grid on pages 90-99.

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital (ad on page 37)

4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport 228-822-6990

Merit Health Wesley Rehab 5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg 601-268-8000 South Central Wellness Ctr 23 Mason St, Laurel 601-399-0530 SRHS Comprehensive Rehab Ctr 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-5020

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REHABILITATION INPATIENT HOSPITALS An Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is for patients recovering from a recent illness or injury. The patient requires intense forms of therapy to regain their strength and ability to care for themselves. A rehabilitation physician can manage their medical complications during their stay. Most patients stay between 10-14 days and are able to return home

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital (ad on page 37)

4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport 228-822-6990

RESPITE CARE Respite Care is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care. Listed are agencies providing this service in residence. See Housing pages 80-87.

Home Instead (ad on page 61) – G ulf Coast 800-311-0855 / 228-818-6110 – H attiesburg 601-261-2114 – L aurel 601-427-9370 Kare In Home P D N (ad on Back Cover) (All Counties) 228-604-4550

Nursing Management, Inc.

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Oxford Health Care

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Right At Home

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Salus Home Care

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Uplift Home Care

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS In this listing you will find organizations, services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities.

You will find a complete list of senior centers on pages 45-46.

AQUATIC EXERCISE YMCA Biloxi (Tradition Community, Summer Only) 228-831-8749 YMCA Ocean Springs 228-875-5050 YMCA Petal 601-583-9399 YMCA Hattiesburg 601-583-4000 BALLROOM DANCING USA Dance, Inc. 601-928-2696 Continued on page 40

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BOCCE Woolmarket Prime of Life Center 228-396-3228 CHAIR EXERCISES Leisure Services City of Gulfport 228-243-2914 Silver Sneakers® – Biloxi – The Kroc Center 228-207-1218 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES For 50 yrs. & older, offers health screenings, luncheon-lectures, “mini-classes,” new computer classes, traveling, & more.

MS Gulf Coast Community College – George County 601-766-6421 – Harrison / Jackson Counties 228-896-2549 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) – USM Campus, Hattiesburg 601-264-2780

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– USM Campus, Long Beach 228-214-3277 USM Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast, association of men and women 50 years and older, learning first for the love of learning.

Tulane University School of Continuing Studies – Biloxi Campus 2650 Beach Blvd #44, Biloxi (on Eisenhower, opposite Mall) 228-388-5769 60 yrs & older 50% tuition discount Road Scholar 800-454-5768 Road Scholar, the non-profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 6,500 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more. www.roadscholar.org MALL WALKING Edgewater Mall – Biloxi (6 am for Walkers) 228-388-4466

Sawmill Square – Laurel (6 am for Walkers) 601-426-6320 Turtle Creek – Hattiesburg (7 am except Sunday 10 am) 601-261-0106 SPORTS FOR SENIORS Bocce Woolmarket Prime of Life Center 228-396-3228 Pickleball D’Iberville / Red Barnett Senior Center 228-392-9988 Donal Snyder Community Ctr 228-388-1360 Gulfport Leisure Services 228-243-2914 H Wilson Community Ctr 228-868-5777 Long Beach Senior Ctr 228-868-7517 Table Tennis Gulfport Leisure Services 228-243-2914 Shuffleboard Gulfport Leisure Services 228-243-2914 Fly Fishing Gulfport Leisure Services 228-243-2914

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COVINGTON / JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES Collins Senior Center 900 S Civic Center Blvd, Collins 601-765-4491 Five-County Senior Citizens Program – 1 027 2nd St, Prentiss 601-792-8375 – 1 010 Sessica St, Mt Olive 601-797-9695 – 1 01 7th St, Mt Olive 601-797-9695

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SENIOR CENTERS continued Sumrall 19 Center Ave 601-758-3752 The Petal Family YMCA 547 Hillcrest Loop 601-583-9399 YMCA of SE Mississippi 3719 Veterans Memorial Dr, Hattiesburg 601-583-4000 GEORGE COUNTY George County Senior Center 7102 Hwy 198 E, Lucedale 601-947-2162 HANCOCK COUNTY Bay St. Louis Senior Center 601 Bookter St 228-467-9292 HARRISON COUNTY Charles Walker 4020 8th St, Gulfport 228-575-4535

Long Beach 20257 Daughtery Rd 228-868-7517 Lyman 14592 County Farm Rd, Gulfport 228-832-2606 Pass Christian 315 Clark Ave 228-452-3314 Saucier Senior Center 23468 Saucier Lizana Rd 228-832-5835 H Wilson Community Ctr 3225 Hancock Ave, Gulfport 228-868-5777 Woolmarket Prime of Life 16320 Old Woolmarket Rd 228-396-3228 JACKSON COUNTY Moss Point 5343 Jefferson St 228-769-3292 MS GC YMCA 1810 Government St, Ocean Springs 228-875-5050

D’Iberville / Red Barnett 10450 Lamey Bridge Rd 228-392-9988

Ocean Springs 514 Washington Ave 228-872-3653

Donal Snyder Community Center 2520 Pass Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1360

Pascagoula 1912 Live Oak Ave 228-769-8329

East Biloxi Senior Center 461 Parker St 228-435-4192 Frances Fredricks 3312 MLK Blvd, Gulfport 228-868-8416

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JONES COUNTY Magnolia Place for Seniors 5192 Hwy 11 S, Ellisville 601-649-2933 B. E. Murphy Center for Seniors 715 N 10th Ave, Laurel 601-428-6142

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South Columbia 1050 Hwy 13 S 601-731-2377 PEARL RIVER COUNTY Lumberton Senior Citizens Center 514 5th Ave 601-796-2012 Picayune 45 El Patch Pkwy 601-798-9892 Raine Community Center 504 Raine St, Poplarville 601-795-0871 STONE COUNTY Farris-O’Neal 1240 S Magnolia Dr, Wiggins 601-528-5952

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES These senior organizations, such as government, non-profit, and community, were created to assist seniors in many areas of their lives.

AARP Mature Driver Safety Program & Tax Aide 888-227-7669 AARP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and older.

AARP Mississippi Gulf (Trips, speakers at meetings) 228-365-0445 AARP Mississippi State Office 866-554-5382

Area Agency on Aging

(ad on page 29) (All Counties) 800-444-8014 Provides a network of resources & information to seniors and their families.

Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116 Eldercare Locator service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers so that older persons can live independently in their communities.

First Call 2-1-1 2-1-1 is a phone number that connects the public to a local agency that can provide information about services, as well as refer callers’ to appropriate programs to meet their needs.

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Foster Grandparent Program 1101 Hwy 11 S, Pine Belt 601-477-5803 The Foster Grandparent Program offers income-eligible seniors, age 60 and older, the chance to make a difference in the life of a child.

The TRIAD Program Sponsored by the Sheriffs Depts, this is a volunteer organization that promotes senior safety and reduces the fear of crime that seniors often experience.

They provide reflective address signs, files of life and emergency beacon lights.

Volunteers will distribute and install the safety items if necessary.

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SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued Long-Term Care Ombudsman (All Counties) 800-444-8014 Residence of long term care facilities have specific rights protected by state and federal regulations. An ombudsman is an advocate for these rights.

MS Gulf Coast Retiree Partnership (ad on page 14) 228-896-5020

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association 228-234-1484 RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) RSVP provides volunteer placement services for individuals aged 55 and older and adults with disabilities.

– Hancock County, 228-467-9073 – Harrison County, 228-896-0412

SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security General Info 800-772-1213 / 800-325-0778 TTY Social Security Fraud Hotline 800-269-0271 Social Security Offices and Counties Served: – Hancock, Harrison, Stone & Pearl River Counties 9394 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport 228-868-2854 – Forrest, Lamar, Covington, Simpson, Marion, Greene, Perry & Jefferson Davis Counties 1911 Broadway Dr, Hattiesburg 866-331-2186 44 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – WINTER–SUMMER 2018

– East Jackson & George Counties 6000 Hwy 63, Moss Point 866-253-5675

SUPPORT SERVICES ALS Support Group Memorial 228-812-5159 Alzheimer’s Support – Biloxi, 228-314-1290 – Hattiesburg, 601-271-8480 – Laurel, 601-422-0022 – Picayune, 601-799-0815 COLUMBIA Diabetes Support 601-736-6303 GULF COAST Alcohol Anonymous (24 Hour Hotline) 228-392-6662 Better Breathers & Friends 228-575-7177 Cancer Support SRHS 228-809-5598 Caregivers over 55 Raising Children Support 228-385-1119 Diabetic Education Memorial 228-867-4131 Diabetes Support 228-575-7116 Diabetes Support SRHS 228-696-9827 Grief & Loss Support – First United Methodist Church (Gulfport) 228-388-9288

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Heart Support SRHS 228-809-5308

Diabetes 601-426-4712

Home of Grace (Drug / Alcohol Recovery) 228-826-5283

Grief 601-426-4700

Living With Cancer Support Memorial 228-865-3104 Low Vision 228-575-4066 Lupus Support 228-313-1676 Mental Health Assn of MS 228-385-1119 Parkinson’s Disease 228-575-1330 Stroke Support Memorial 228-867-5255

Cancer 601-321-5514

Heart 601-399-0541

TRANSPORTATION ALL COUNTIES

Area Agency on Aging All Counties 800-444-8014

Grove Transit 601-544-5403 / 866-331-6004 Mobile One 601-545-3322 JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Stroke Support SRHS 228-809-5626

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City of Petal Transportation 601-554-5440

Bereavement, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart, Parkinson’s, Stroke 800-844-4445

Hattiesburg Mass Transit 601-545-4671

LAUREL Alcoholics Anonymous 601-426-0108 Alzheimer’s 601-426-4300

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TRANSPORTATION continued GREENE COUNTY Community Development Corp 601-788-2777 HANCOCK COUNTY Senior Center 228-467-9292 HARRISON COUNTY Coast Transit Authority (Specialized Service) 228-896-4010

– Hancock County, 228-467-2100 – Harrison County (Biloxi), 228-435-8271 – Harrison County (Gulfport), 228-865-4027 – Jackson County, 228-769-3075 – Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-5939 – Jones County, 601-428-0467 – Lamar County, 601-794-4218 – Marion County, 601-736-2239 – Pearl River County, 601-403-2558 – Perry County, 601-964-8214 – Stone County, 601-928-7509 – Wayne County, 601-735-4258

Department of Human Resources 228-896-0214

State Veterans Affairs – Biloxi VA Medical Center 228-523-5253

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Veterans Medical Foster Home Program 800-296-8872 x34664

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PERRY COUNTY Community Development Corp 601-788-2777

Debt Management 800-827-0648

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Education Benefits 888-442-4551

City of Wiggins 601-928-7221

Health Benefits 877-222-8387

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Health Eligibility Center 800-929-8387 Life Insurance 800-669-8477 VA Benefits 800-827-1000

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American Council for the Blind 800-424-8666 Coastal Family Health Center – Biloxi 228-374-4993 Greene Area Medical Extenders – Leakesville 601-394-5714 Independent Living for the Blind – Hattiesburg 601-544-1676 Lions Club – Biloxi 228-432-5466 MS Public Broadcasting Radio Reading of MS 601-432-6301 Reading of newspapers, books, magazines over closed circuit National Eye Care Project 800-222-3937 North America Resource Line for Braille 800-272-4553 Prevent Blindness America 800-331-2020

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AARP Tax Aide 601-261-9962 American Red Cross – Gulf Coast 228-896-4511 / 866-438-4636

Area Agency on Aging All Counties 800-444-8014

Camellia Hospice

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Canon Hospice

(ad on Inside Front Cover) 866-907-7378 Christian Food Mission – Laurel 601-428-0136

Forrest General Hospice

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Foster Grandparents 601-477-5803 Habitat for Humanity 228-314-0011 Hands On Gulf Coast 228-354-9660

Kare In Home Hospice

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(ad on Back Cover) 228-220-0438 / 601-336-7855 MS Renaissance Garden Foundation 228-388-2622

Notre Dame Hospice

(ad on page 23) 228-687-1385 / 601-247-2048

Palladium Hospice (ad on page 21) 228-207-0390

Pearl River Valley Opp, Inc. (PRVO) 601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564 Retired Senior Volunteer Program – RSVP Hancock 228-467-9073 – RSVP Harrison 228-896-0412 Salvation Army (Biloxi, Gulfport, Lucedale, Pascagoula) 228-207-2761

Southern Care Hospice

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United Way of South Mississippi 228-896-2213 United Way of Southeast Mississippi 601-545-7141 Volunteers Gulf Coast 228-896-0073 FORREST COUNTY – HATTIESBURG Area Development Partnership 601-296-7500

Forrest General Hospital

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Habitat for Humanity (Hattiesburg Area) 601-582-4663 Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Museum 601-582-5460 Merit Health Wesley Medical Ctr 601-268-8127 YMCA, YWCA 601-583-4000 / 601-583-9399 HARRISON COUNTY Merit Health Biloxi Medical Ctr 228-432-1571 Garden Park Medical Center 228-575-7000 Goodwill Industries of South MS – Good Works 228-863-2323 Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra 228-435-9800 48 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – WINTER–SUMMER 2018

TRIAD Program (Sponsored by the Harrison County Sheriffs Dept) 228-297-2867

MS Gulf Coast Retiree Partnership (ad on page 15) 228-896-5020

Volunteers in Police Service – Gulfport 228-868-5703 JACKSON COUNTY Civic Action 228-769-3292 Walter Anderson Museum of Art 228-872-3164 YMCA Ocean Spring 228-875-5050 PEARL RIVER COUNTY Brother’s Keeper Ministries 601-795-3173 Picayune Main Street 601-799-3070 Picayune Retiree Attraction Committee 601-798-9079 Picayune Senior Patrol 601-798-7411x0

WEBSITES FOR SENIORS American Association of Retired People – AARP, www.AARP.org AARP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and older.

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Eldercare Locator www.eldercare.gov The Eldercare Locator helps older adults and their caregivers find local services & housing options for seniors.

Federal Trade Commission – Identity Theft, http://www.ftc.gov The Federal Trade Commission has posed information on their website to help educate everyone on this growing problem.

Look for Consumer Information and then the topic of Identity Theft.

Long Term Care Living www.LongTermCareLiving.com This website offers consumer information on planning, preparing and paying for long term care.

MS Dept of Human Svcs Div of Age / Adult Svcs www.mdhs.state.ms.us The mission of the Department of Human Services is to provide services for people in need by optimizing all available resources to sustain the family unit and to encourage traditional family values thereby promoting self-sufficiency and personal responsibility for all Mississippians.

MS-GetHelp www.mississippigethelp.org Mississippi’s statewide listing of services for older adults and people with disabilities. MS-GetHelp is designed to help you locate resources that may assist you or a family member to continue living at home or in your community.

MS Office of Atty General Consumer Protect Division www.agjimhood.com Protecting vulnerable adults, many victims of crimes are senior citizens. The Office of Attorney General helps seniors, from cracking down on home repair fraud and identity theft to educating seniors on lottery scams and mail fraud.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, www.n4a.org N4A staff and their grassroots network across the country are champions of many critical issues concerning the well-being of older adults.

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BenefitsCheckUp www.benefitscheckup.org The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives.

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National Council on Aging – NCOA www.ncoa.org NCOA is a private, nonprofit organization providing information, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and leadership in all aspects of aging services and issues. www.olliexpressions.org www.usm.edu/olli Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers classes that meet the needs and schedules of active adults. OLLI locations are Hattiesburg (USM Campus) and in Gulfport (USM Gulf Park Campus).

Programs include field trips, seminars, and classes. “Learning is a Lifelong Experience”.

Social Security Administration – SSA www.ssa.gov Called Social Security Online, the website offers benefits planning, social security statements, online application to retire and more.

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Home Health Care Definitions HOME HEALTH AGENCIES – Refers to someone State licensed health care providers that offer both medical and non-medical assistance in the comfort of your home. Services include skilled nursing, occupational, physical and speech therapies, assistance with activities of daily living, homemaker services and transportation services, both local and long distance.

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES – Services provided by a companion/sitter to be with your family member for a specified amount of time each day up to and including 24-hour supervision. The companions may provide assistance with routine activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands etc. Many agencies provide transportation to doctor visits, shopping etc, as well as recreational activities. They may not dispense medications.

HOSPICE – a comprehensive program of comforting care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment.

Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV THERAPY) – any medical treatments/medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins including antibiotic and hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy, and central line care.

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RESPITE CARE – care that is shortterm or temporary. It is designed to give families a break from the stress of daily caregiving. Respite care can be for a few hours, overnight, or for days. The amount of care changes with the needs of the family and the patient.

SKILLED NURSING – a higher level of care where services are performed by a licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Skilled Nursing includes, but is not limited to patient assessments, performance of prescribed medical treatments, administration of prescribed medications, education for the patient and the caregiver related to the disease process, treatment, health measures and medication management.

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.

THERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT) – A variety of services to assess, treat and rehabilitate patients to improve their readiness to perform daily living tasks.

Speech Therapy – services assess and treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing. Common treatments may range from changes in food consistency, physical strengthening exercises, repetitive practice & the use of audio-visual aids.

Physical Therapy – services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process to stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities and enhance basic mobility skills. Exercise techniques are only part of the special skills used by therapists to treat patients to help lessen disability, pain and improve overall function and quality of life.

Occupational Therapy – services to assess and treat patients to improve

HOME CARE & PERSONAL ASSISTANCE In-home support services that focus on daily, weekly or 24/7 non-medical services.

These services include personal care, housekeeping, errands, respite care, meal preparation and social contact.

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Occupational therapists help clients to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities and compensate for permanent loss of function.

WOUND CARE – diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure soars and other wounds. Treatments may include but are not limited to irrigations & dressing. ~

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Oxford Health Care

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Praetorian Health Services

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Right At Home (ad on page 64) – George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Perry & Stone Counties 228-255-9225 – Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Smith, & Wayne Counties 601-426-6333

Salus Home Care

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Uplift Home Care (ad on page 64) 228-280-8231

Visiting Angels (ad on page 51) 228-314-3130

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Keeping the “Family Home” As Compared Many of us are in our 70’s, in to Living in a Retirefairly good health, have greatment Community grandchildren, and remain in our “family home” as we age gracefully.

Yes, the mortgage is paid so we don’t have to pay that any longer, yet the cost of owning the home seems to keep going-up. In fact, in some cases the monthly cost of living your home is equal to what the mortgage note was. Not only is that so, but we incur physical and mental stress in paying the property taxes, the monthly exterminator and termite charges, the high utility bill, lawn maintenance, appliance repair and replacement, home security service, home repairs, . . . . did I leave-out anything? Perhaps the most concerning is the stress – that is, our lesser ability to withstand stress. Also, at our age, the natural resistance to change seems to thwart long-term decisions such as moving to a retirement community.

Let’s look at the advantages of living in a retirement community. First of all, one monthly payment covers all of the aforementioned costs.

Secondly, the social dynamics are greatly improved as you interact with peers and experience new activities arranged by an activity director.

Third, and perhaps most satisfying, you are in a safe, secure, comfortable environment, specifically designed for us as we age in place.

When we need temporary assistance if perhaps we return from surgery, it’s available. When a higher level of care is needed, an assisted living community is on the same campus.

When we compare the plusses and minuses of moving into a retirement community, the resistance to change is lowered. Consider the advantages of such a decision, and consider the relief you’ll have once you make that change. ~ Editor’s Note: This article provided by the Seniors Blue Book of Southeast Mississippi. For further information, contact a Retirement Community featured in this publication.

ADDITIONAL HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Amedisys Home Health Services Comfort Care Home Health Deaconess Homecare, Info and Referral Mississippi Home Care Saad Healthcare St Luke Home Health Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Co – Gulfport Wayne General Home Health Wesley Home Care 62 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – WINTER–SUMMER 2018

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Forrest General Home Care provides specialized care, in the comfort of your home, when you are recovering from an illness, injury or surgery and is available for all ages.

When you or someone you love becomes terminally ill and needs special attention at home, Forrest General Hospice can help meet these healthcare needs for patients who meet criteria. Asbury Hospice House, another option for hospice care, provides a peaceful, serene environment to allow a person and their loved ones to spend time in the best way possible when their care cannot be managed at home.

• Skilled Nursing • Wound/Ostomy Care • IV Therapy • Mental Health • Pediatrics • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy

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Serving 19 Counties Hattiesburg 601-288-4344 Columbia 601-740-2201 Laurel 601-425-2608 Lumberton 601-796-5623 Picayune 601-799-0815 Asbury Hospice House 601-288-2500 Forrest General Home Care and Hospice accepts Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance.

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or with neonatal health issues to our senior citizens who after many years of productive lives need assistance with the most basic tasks of living.

Although we use the term nursing, private duty care can be provided by licensed nurses who will perform skilled procedures such as administering of meds, tube feedings, and wound care. Non-nursing care is typically assisting individuals with personal grooming, bathing, meals, assistance with feeding, light housekeeping; as well as errands to pharmacy or grocery shopping. This non-nursing care is done by certified nursing assistants, home health aides or personal care attendants who can also assist with important mobility and functions which include ambulating, range of motion exercises, transfers in and out of bed or bathtub, and monitoring of vital signs.

Private duty care can be for persons either on a temporary basis but are often more individualized and for those who require a continuous need. This type of care from non-nursing personnel has the ability to help with activities of daily living, work with people in a one-onone setting in their homes with the desire to improve care and maintain a professional relationship with the person and their family.

Who is responsible for payment of private duty services? Traditionally, private duty nursing was for Medicaid clients who require more individual and continuous care (lifelong). Most services are only on an intermittent basis, generally about two hour a day from once to three or more times a week, depending on the need. For Medicaid candidates, those individuals may be referred from private practice physicians, hospital discharge planners or can obtain information and approval from agencies such as the Area Agency on Aging in your local community.

Most health care provider agencies will want to obtain as much information regarding the type and amount of care necessary to help with the day-to-day tasks. First, there is no age limit for private duty home care. Individuals may need assistance from a recent acute illness or surgery requiring several months of rehabilitation or someone who become physically unable to care for themselves.

A private duty nursing agency will want to develop a service plan or plan of care with you or your loved one. That plan of care will revolve around what services is best for you.

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Private Duty Nursing continued agency which will go over topics such as: medical issues i.e. Alzheimer’s or dementia; physical health – diabetes, arthritis, weakness; sleep disorder, pain levels, mobility problems; daily routine: self-care, assistance from family and friends, emergency help; and home issues: fall precautions, safety hazards such as stairs, and / or animals in the home. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Joel Cavalier, RN, MS, Executive Director of Nursing Management, Inc., a provider of private duty nursing service for 30 years, and a Medicaid provider for 20 years. For more information, he may be contacted at jcavalier@nursingmgt.com

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Companies that provide / sell medical supplies, oxygen and respiratory equipment, wheelchairs, and diabetic supplies for home use. Many companies can directly bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

Christian Service, Inc. (Free when available) 601-582-5683 – Mississippi Gulf Coast 866-602-1314 – Mobile & Escambia Counties, AL 251-633-4133

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Senior Housing Definitions ASSISTED LIVING – Communities are typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Also included in this category are residential area homes with an average of 5-8 residents. Some offer companion accommodations. Amenities vary. Services include meal plans, cable television, local phone, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and transportation. Also provided is 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.

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CCRC / LIFE CARE – Continuing Care Retirement Community otherwise known as Life Care, offers a campus-style environment that may include villas, apartments/condos, assisted living and skilled nursing services. An endowment fee may be required that entitles residents to use assisted or skilled services when needed throughout their lifetime.

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 ALFs are prohibited by law to promote these services without a license.

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MEMORY CARE – These communities are either licensed assisted living facilities that specialize in delivering care to residents with dementia or a unit of a skilled nursing facility. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Staff is usually specially trained. Amenities vary.

Services include meal plans, cable television, local phone calls, housekeeping, laundry maintenance and transportation. Personal assistance with ADLs available. Rates also vary from all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Payor sources usually accepted are private pay or some insurance plans.

RESPITE CARE – Provides a temporary break for caregivers by allowing a resident to have a short-term stay in a community that can meet their needs. Many assisted living communities and nursing homes have a respite care program. Residents typically stay from a week to a month, depending

on the situation, and receive all the services of the community to meet their needs. Respite care services are usually private-pay.

SKILLED NURSING CARE – Is provided by licensed nurses in nursing homes, 24-hrs, for residents with complex medical conditions requiring a high level of need and routine services. Residents can have a private or a shared room.

Meals are served in a dining area, activities are scheduled, and therapies are available as prescribed by a physician. Some skilled nursing facilities have a separate secured area for residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia conditions. “Long term care facilities” or “nursing centers” are synonymous terms for skilled nursing facilities. Most facilities provide rehabilitation following a hospital stay, and accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. ~

INDEPENDENT LIVING / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES – Housing designed specifically for the elderly.

Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths. Services may include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; libraries, computer stations, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly and based upon size/location of apartment.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing Authority – Bay St Louis, 228-467-4545 – Biloxi, 228-374-2930 – Gulfport, 228-863-6272 – Laurel, 601-425-4651 – Long Beach, 228-863-8256 – Lumberton, 601-796-8628 – Picayune, 601-798-3281 – Richton, 601-788-6231 – Waveland, 601-467-4247 – Waynesboro, 601-735-4522 MS Regional Housing Authority – Gulf Coast, 228-863-6272 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SO MANY OPTIONS = Seashore Highlands The Villas: Beautiful duplexes with Options & Upgrades The Cove - Assisted Living: 29 Suites with a Full-Range of Amenities & Services Memory Support Services: Offering Memory Care in an assisted living setting including the MS Gulf Coast’s 1st Green House® Home

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Luxurious, Lifestyle-Enhancing Assisted Living • Full-time Activities Director • Personalized wellness & fitness programs • On-site beauty salon • Gourmet restaurant-style dining • Complimentary housekeeping & laundry services

Personalized, Abilities-Focused Memory Care • Full-time Memory Care Director • Around-the-clock nursing staff • Extensive dementia care training • Rehabilitation Services

(601) 653-1623 Assisted Living • (601) 884-4041 Memory Care www.BayCove.net • 670 Bay Cove Drive in Biloxi by Back Bay

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE AT ALDEN POINTE • 24-hour licensed personal care • Managed medication assistance • Delicious restaurant-style dining three times a day • Assistance with the activities of day-to-day life • Religious services • Scheduled transportation • Customized care for residents with additional needs

2 Courtland Dr. in Hattiesburg • (601) 653-1665 www.AldenPointe.com

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Brookdale Hattiesburg Memory Care, 107 Fox Chase Dr, Hattiesburg 39402

Country Comfort, Petal 39465

Falcon Person Care Home, 4 Falcon Ln, Hattiesburg 39401

Hartford Place, 705 Hall Ave, Hattiesburg 39401

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Covington Ridge Place AL, 100 Covington Ridge Pl, Collins 39428

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Sparrow Hills Assisted Living, 4285 Beaver Dam Rd, Lucedale 39452

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670 Bay Cove Dr, Biloxi 39532

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Bay Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care

Armed Forces Retirement Home, 1800 Beach Dr, Gulfport 39507

5427 Gex Rd, Diamondhead 39525

Woodland Village Nursing and Rehab

EZ Living Residential Services, 16076 Fire Dept Rd, Kiln, 39556

725 Dunbar Ave, Bay St Louis 39520

Dunbar Village

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Eva’s Place, 258 Vestry Rd, Perkinston 39573

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601 947 0202

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12170 Highland Wy, Gulfport 39503

The Cove Assisted Living – Seashore Highlands

12170 Highland Wy, Gulfport

The Greenhouse Home – Seashore Highlands

1450 Beach Blvd, Biloxi 39530

Seashore Oaks Assisted Living

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Lakeview Nursing Center Personal Care Home, 16411 Robinson Rd, Gulfport 39503

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Chapman Oaks PCH, 210 Roberts Ave, Long Beach 39560

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Serenity Springs Personal Care, 9405 Tucker Rd, Ocean Springs 39564

Settler’s Pointe, 13625 Wilfred Seymour Rd, Ocean Springs 39564

601-425-0095 601-425-5599 601-340-3156 601-477-9041 601-477-9041

Cottonwood Manor Pers Care, 3147 Old Amy Rd, Laurel 39440

Extra Care PCH, 354 Trace Rd, Laurel 39433

Guardian Angels PCH, 12 Victory Rd, Laurel 39443

Lynwood Senior Care, 59 Line Rd, Laurel 39443

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Comfortcare Nursing Center, 1100 West Dr, Laurel 39440

1260 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs 39564

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The Gardens Senior Living Community

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New Country Living PCH, 258 George Ford Rd, Carriere 9426

Our Place PCH, 27 Alsobrooke Rd, Picayune 9466

Shady Oaks PCH, 83 White Chapel Rd, Carriere 39426

Southern Pines PCH, 340 Sycamore Rd, Carriere 39426

Timeless Grace Assisted Living, 424 Jake Smith Rd, Carriere 39426

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601-736-4747

Blueberry Hill PCH, 1005 S Shivers St, Poplarville 39478

The Grove PCH, 11 Pecan Dr, Columbia 39429

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Community Development AL III, 116 N Front St, Richton 39476

Friend’s Personal Care Home, 367 Cornith Church Rd, Petal 39465

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Brookwood Villa Personal Care, 915 Wayne St, Waynesboro 39367

WAYNE COUNTY

Stone County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

1436 E Central Ave, Wiggins 39577

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Summerfield Retirement Community – Anderson Assisted Living, 4104 Dauphine St, Slidell 70458

4108 Dauphine St, Slidell 70458

Anderson Assisted Living & Memory Care

SLIDELL, LOUISIANA

601-788-5799

Community Development AL, 109 Elm St, Richton 39476

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• Skilled Nursing Care • Assisted Living • Private Suites, Private Rooms, Semi-Private Accommodations • Memory Care • Medicare & Medicaid Approved • Rehabilitation Services

725 Dunbar Avenue Bay Saint Louis, MS

228-466-3099 www.dunbarvillagems.com

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228-522-6700 www.riverchasevillagems.com

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It is our mission to provide compassionate, high quality nursing and therapy services family member and patient we serve.

601.394.2331 | 1300 Melody Lane leakesvillerehab.com

601.928.1889 | 1436 E Central Ave stoneconursing.com

228.255.4832 | 5427 Gex Rd # A wvnc.net

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Windham House of Hattiesburg, 37 Hillcrest Dr, 39402

6428 US Hwy 11, Lumberton 39455

Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Hattiesburg Health & Rehab, 514 Bay St, Hattiesburg 39401

908 S George St, Petal 39465

Bedford Care Center of Petal

300 Cahal St, Hattiesburg 39401

Bedford Care Center

#10 Medical Blvd, Hattiesburg 39401

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601-765-8262

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Driftwood Nursing Center

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228-466-3099

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5427 Gex Rd, Diamondhead 39525

Woodland Village Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

725 Dunbar Ave, Bay St Louis 39520

Dunbar Village

1300 Melody Ln, Leaksville 39451

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Leakesville Rehab & Nursing Center

601-947-9101

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Greenbriar Nursing Center

4347 West Gay Road l D’lberville, MS

Phone (228) 392-8484 l Fax (228) 392-6262 www.greenbriarnursingcenter.com Near VA Gulf Coast Hospital and Biloxi Regional Medical Center

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Excellence is a Habit • Short term Rehabilitation • Long term Nursing Care • Memory Care • Medicare and Medicaid Certified 530 Hall Street • Wiggins, MS Phone (601) 928-5281 • Fax (601) 928-9090

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Jefferson Davis Commun Hosp Extended Care Facility, 1320 Winfield S, Prentiss 39474

Care Center of Laurel, 935 West Dr, Laurel 39440

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Singing River Nursing & Rehabilitation, 3401 Main St, Moss Point 39563 Sunplex Sub-Acute Center, 6520 Sun Scope Dr, Ocean Springs 39564

5090 Gautier-Vancleave Rd, Gautier 39553

River Chase

Ocean Springs Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1199 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs 39564 Plaza Community Living Center, 4403 Hospital Rd, Pascagoula 39553

JACKSON COUNTY

Lakeview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 16411 Robinson Rd, Gulfport 39503 The Pillars Health & Rehab Center, 2279 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 39531

601-649-8006

601-792-1172

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Perry County Nursing Center, 206 Bay Ave, Richton 39476

Picayune Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 1620 Read Rd, Picayune 39466 Pearl River County Nursing Home, 305 W Moody St, Poplarville 39470

2701 Cooper Rd, Picayune 39466

Bedford Care of Picayune

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Columbia Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 1506 N Main St, Columbia 39429 The Grove, 11 Pecan Dr, Columbia 39429 The Myrtles Health Care Facility, 1018 Alberta Ave, Columbia 39429

Comfortcare Nursing Center, 1100 West Dr, Laurel 39440 Jones County Rest Home, 683 County Home Rd, Ellisville 39437 Laurelwood Community Living Center, 1036 West Dr, Laurel 39440

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5 Sneaky Signs You’re When your body’s fluid level gets Dehydrated low, these symptoms will tell you.

You’re probably aware of the more obvious signs of dehydration: yellow urine, dry mouth, feeling thirsty. But the less-obvious signs are just as important and sometimes appear sooner, especially as you get older.

The amount of water you need doesn’t increase as you age, but your body’s ability to conserve water is reduced and your sense of thirst weakens. So it’s important to drink even if you aren’t thirsty.

“Sometimes my older patients just don’t feel like eating or drinking much during the day, so it’s crucial to encourage healthy eating and drinking patterns,” says Spencer Nadolsky, D.O., a family physician and author of The Fat Loss Prescription. “This is especially true in patients who are on diuretics for blood pressure or other conditions.”

The importance of water can’t be overstated. It makes up roughly two-thirds of our body weight and is responsible for a variety of functions, including digestion, blood flow, and temperature regulation. It’s like oil to a machine.

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ids, all systems must work harder to function properly. This not only leaves you feeling fatigued, but if untreated, it can lead to dizziness when standing, kidney problems, or seizures due to electrolyte imbalances, Dr. Nadolsky says.

That’s why it’s so important to prevent dehydration or catch it early. Here are five lesser-known signs you might be low on H2O. 1. YOU HAVE BAD BREATH When you’re dehydrated, your body secretes less fluid. You already know that means decreased urination, but it’s also true for tears and saliva.

Saliva is antibacterial, so if you’re not producing enough, it can lead to bacteria overgrowth in your mouth.

That means bad breath. It’s also why so many of us experience morning breath, as saliva flow almost stops completely while we sleep.

If you suddenly have dragon breath for no apparent reason, try drinking more water regularly. That alone may clear it up.

2. YOU CRAVE SWEETS Dehydration can mask itself as hunger, especially in the form of sugar cravings. When you’re low

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3. YOUR SKIN FEELS COLD AND DRY When you’re approaching severe dehydration, your body starts to limit blood flow to the skin, says Bruce Bushwick, M.D., a family physician and chair of the department of family medicine at Wellspan York Hospital.

“We call it ‘shunting’ your blood from your skin to your internal organs,” he says. Your body is doing what it can to conserve whatever fluid is left—even stealing water from Peter to pay Paul. The skin is the first place to be robbed of water.

4. YOU FAIL THE PINCH TEST Reduced blood flow to the skin can also make it feel more doughlike and less elastic, Dr. Bushwick says.

If you pinch the skin on the back of your hand and it doesn’t snap back as quickly as usual, it might mean you’re dehydrated. Just don’t expect your skin to rebound as quickly as it did in your twenties.

5. YOU FEEL LIGHTHEADED OR DIZZY Less water circulating in the body means less blood, too. This can lead

to lower blood pressure and cause you to feel lightheaded, faint, or dizzy. One of the key signs of dehydration-related dizziness is a sudden rush of lightheaded-ness when you stand up too quickly, a condition called orthostatic hypotension.

Drinking plenty of fluids helps reduce these symptoms in most cases. But if a person is dehydrated to the point of mental confusion—or have experienced vomiting or diarrhea—it warrants immediate medical attention.

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on fluid, your body uses glycogen (carbohydrate stored in muscle) at a faster rate, thus reducing your energy stores more rapidly. This is particularly common if you’ve been exercising. Your body will likely crave carbs to help replenish those glycogen stores.

Before you reach for the sweets, drink some water. You might find it satisfies your craving.

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STAYING HYDRATED: YOUR ACTION PLAN There’s no set amount of water that every person needs. What’s best for you depends on the foods you’re eating, how much you exercise, and any health conditions you may have.

Since thirst is less acute in older adults, try to drink before dehydration sets in. Keep a refillable water bottle with you whenever possible, and drink a full glass with every meal. Remember that fluid-filled foods (such as fruit and soup) as well as beverages (including tea and fruit juice) hydrate you, too.

Listen to your body and watch for signs of dehydration—the five above plus more obvious ones like headache, fatigue, and yellow urine.

And if you’re ever concerned about hydration or experience any unusual or ongoing symptoms, talk to your doctor. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was written

by Jim Shadbolt.

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Advertiser Index

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Hospice of Light

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Jackson County Community Action

BC

Kare In Home / PDN/ Medical Equipment

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Lamar Healthcare and Rehabilitation

75

Alden Pointe Assistant Living and Memory Care

35

Alzheimer's Mississippi

75

Anderson at Summerfield

29

Area Agency on Aging

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Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

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Azalea Gardens Nursing Center

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Mayhone Elder Law Center, PLLC

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Bay Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care

14

MS Gulf Coast Retiree Partnership

33

Beacon Behavioral Health

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Notre Dame Hospice

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Bedford Care

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National World War II Museum

26

Bethesda Free Clinic

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Camellia Home Health & Hospice

IFC

Canon Hospice

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Nursing Management, Inc.

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Oxford Health Care

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Palladium Hospice

34

Conference on Alzheimer's

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Pavilion Health Services, Pavilion Place

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The Cove Assisted Living

BC

PDN Private Duty Nursing

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Daylily Memory Care, in Azalea Gardens Nursing Center

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Picayune Senior Expo

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Praetorian Health Services

Driftwood Nursing Center

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Right At Home

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Dunbar Village Assisted Living

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River Chase Village

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Dunbar Village Health and Rehab

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Salus Home Care

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Feeding the Gulf Coast

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Forrest General Home Care & Hospice

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Seashore Highlands Retirement Community

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Seashore Oaks Assisted Living

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The Gardens

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Social Work Conference

Greenbriar Nursing Center

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Southern Care Hospice

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The Greenhouse Memory Care, Seashore Highlands

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Stone County Hospital and Clinic

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Gulfport Care Center

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Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

IBC

Gulf Coast Social Work Conference

75

Summerfield Senior Living of Slidell

11

Gulf Shores Adult Day Care Center

64

Uplift Home Care

39

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital

51

Visiting Angels

61

Home Instead Senior Care

83

Woodland Village Nursing Center

92 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI – WINTER–SUMMER 2018

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