Seniors Blue Book // Idaho - Boise and The Treasure Valley // 2025-2026

Getting Started Is Easy

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

(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 160-175 for more information.

AGING IN PLACE

C2 Financial (ad on page x) Karen Keyser – Senior Mortgage Advisor 760-803-2075

AGING

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 Ave, Emmett 83617 208-365-4461

Idaho Commission on Aging 6305 W Overland Rd, Ste 110, Boise 83709 208-334-3833

Idaho’s Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – 211

AQUATIC

or

BOISE Axiom Fitness Fairview 7316 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-955-1112

Axiom Parkcenter 801 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706 208-955-1113

Boise State Recreation Aquatic Complex 1515 University Dr, Boise 83706 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 208-608-7675 – Ivywild Pool 2250 S Leadville Ave, Boise 83706 208-608-7675 ADULT

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...

HEALTH AT HOME - HOME

NON-MEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE, AND HOSPICE CARE

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.

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 4 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, Memory Care 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.

You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.

DEAR FRIENDS OF THE SENIORS BLUE BOOK,

You hold in your hands our 18th Edition of the Seniors Blue Book! This complete book of resources designed for seniors, their caregivers, and the respected professionals has become one of the most widely used and valued resources around. Boise and the metro area has become one of the fastest growing cities in America, along with being named one of the best places to retire. We did not want to overlook any of the new communities, agencies and services offered here.

The Seniors Blue Book is a true example of an “Authoritative Publication.” We have worked diligently to provide you with the most comprehensive and up to date resources to help our seniors and their caregivers make educated decisions regarding optimal living. We have added several new agencies and communities over the course of the year and are very excited about the growth in our valley, and the advances in healthcare and services available to our seniors. Should you like to be listed in the next edition, please notify us as soon as possible and we will get you and or your business included in our print edition, Discharge Planner Resource Notebook and our newly updated website. https://seniorsbluebook. com/

If you are searching for senior housing options, care at home, hospice or memory care, you will want to be sure to review our comprehensive comparison grids. There you will find communities and agencies listed with specific amenities and services so you can select the most appropriate option for your situation. Remember, you always have the right to choose!

This edition features several different educa-

tional articles contributed by local professionals on relevant topics pertaining to our seniors and healthcare providers. This year you can find some valuable information on choosing private duty care, how to navigate through Medicaid applications and legalities when your healthcare situation is changing. There are some great local programs to assist you with these.

In addition to our print resources, be sure to look at our frequently updated website, www.seniorsbluebook.com/local/boise. Like us on Facebook to see our activity in the community and to keep up with posts about healthcare information both locally and nationally.

Share this book with your friends and neighbors, we have plenty! We have printed 70,000 copies and there is no charge for the books thanks to our amazing advertising partners! In addition to our long term partnership with Saint Alphonsus, where we have racks in each of their hospitals and pertaining outlying clinics, we also have added over 65 rack locations in the community. You can find our books in almost all of the Albertsons store entrances, Jackson Food stores, Norco Medicals, senior centers, restaurants and more. If you are interested in having a rack in your location for book distribution, please reach out to me. Also, if you are not able to get out to grab one, we’d be happy to send one in the mail at no charge. Please call (208) 922-6317.

Thank you again for your continued enjoyment and usage of the Seniors Blue Book, it is truly a privilege to serve our senior healthcare community!

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Understanding and Caring for Memory Loss at Saint Alphonsus Memory Center

The Saint Alphonsus Memory Center, located in the Treasure Valley, operates three outpatient multidisciplinary clinics dedicated to the prevention, early diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and mild cognitive impairment.

Our expert team includes geriatricians, a neurologist, advanced practice practitioners specializing in dementia, a geriatric psychiatrist, clinical pharmacists, social workers, a chaplain, and administrative assistants. Patients and caregivers can self-refer through our website, by phone at 208-302-5400, or via referral from their primary care providers.

We welcome individuals at any stage of their journey with memory loss, offering support for prevention, early detection, and treatment, including for those with advanced dementia. For those in the early stages, our Brain Health Program focuses on optimizing cognitive function through lifestyle medicine. This program targets 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia, which account for around 45% of cases, including hypertension, obesity, hearing loss, traumatic brain injury,

low educational attainment, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, depression, physical inactivity, social isolation, diabetes, high LDL, vision loss and air pollution. Our team helps patients identify their strengths and risk factors, setting SMART goals to significantly reduce dementia risk and improve brain health. We provide resources and regular follow-ups to support patients in their brain health journey. All patients receive a comprehensive evaluation from our dementia experts, with additional team members involved as needed.

Even for those with a well-established diagnosis, our team can assist by explaining disease progression, connecting patients and caregivers to resources, optimizing health, supporting emotional and spiritual needs, and planning for the future.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Dr. Kara Kuntz, Medical Director for the Saint Alphonsus Memory Center, who can be reached at 208-302-5400.

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 160-175 for more information.

AGING IN PLACE

C2 Financial (ad on page 83)

Karen Keyser – Senior Mortgage Advisor 760-803-2075

AGING SERVICES – STATE OF IDAHO

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 Ave, Emmett 83617 208-365-4461

Idaho Commission on Aging

6305 W Overland Rd, Ste 110, Boise 83709 208-334-3833

Idaho’s Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – 211 Line 211

JAVA Center for the Study of Aging

1910 University Dr, Boise 83725 208-426-2452

Metro Community Service

Promoting Independence 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging

– Area 3 Senior Service Agency 1505 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-898-7060

AQUATIC CLASSES AND THERAPY

Please call 208-922-6317 or e-mail Heather@SeniorsBlueBook.com to include your Aquatic Classes and Therapy listing

BOISE

Axiom Fitness Fairview 7316 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-955-1112

Axiom Parkcenter 801 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706 208-955-1113

Boise State Recreation Aquatic Complex 1515 University Dr, Boise 83706 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 208-608-7675

– Ivywild Pool 2250 S Leadville Ave, Boise 83706 208-608-7675

– Lowell Pool

1601 N 28th St, Boise 83703

208-608-7675

– Natatorium Pool

1811 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83712

208-608-7675

– South Pool

921 S Shoshone St, Boise 83705

208-608-7675

Downtown Family YMCA

1050 W State St, Boise 83702

208-344-5501

Crunch Fitness

– 2999 N Lakeharbor Ln, Boise 83703

208-853-4224

– 1435 S Maple Grove Rd, Boise 83709 208-376-6558

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– 717 N Liberty St, Boise 83704

208-367-8989

– 1050 W State St, Boise 83702 208-424-8175

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

– Downtown Boise

510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702

208-385-3440

– West Boise

2999 N Lakeharbor Ln, Ste 120, Boise 83703

208-385-3415

West Family YMCA

5959 N Discovery Way, 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

Crunch Fitness

4623 Enterprise Way, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0729

EAGLE

Crunch Fitness

875 E Plaza Dr, Eagle 83616

208-938-8410

MERIDIAN

Axiom Fitness at the Village

3505 E Monarch Sky Ln, Ste 220, Meridian 83642 208-955-1114

Crunch Fitness 1450 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-0060

Meridian Homecourt YMCA

936 W Taylor St, Meridian 83642 208-288-4400

Saint Alphonsus

Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

3875 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

208-367-4470

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AQUATIC CLASSES AND THERAPY

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MOUNTAIN HOME

Mountain Home Swimming Pool

990 McKenna Dr, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-2112

NAMPA

Crunch Fitness

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 208-468-5777

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– 4424 E Flamingo Av, Ste 120, Nampa 83687 208-205-0450

– 131 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686 208-205-0160

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Nampa 83687 208-385-3620

PAYETTE

Payette City Pool

400 S 6th, Payette 83661 208-642-6030

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

Outlying Locations. For all others see our Assisted Living Memory Care Comparison grid starting on page 158.

CALDWELL

Aspen Creek Senior Living 4119 Lenity Living Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-454-1200

CAMBRIDGE

Salubria Center Assisted Living 355 S Jennifer St, Cambridge 83610 208-257-4555

FRUITLAND

Edgewood Spring Creek AL & MC 1255 Allen Ave, Fruitland 83619 208-452-5163

ONTARIO

Ashley Manor Assisted Living

– 1310 SW 12th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914 541-889-6280

– 2110 SW 2nd Ave, Ontario, OR 97914 541-881-9136

– 995 N Oregon St, Ontario, OR 97914 541-881-1188

Sunset Estates Memory Care

281 Sunset Dr, Ontario, OR 97914 541-889-1115

PAYETTE

Ashley Manor AL & MC 861 Beverly Hills Dr, Payette 83661 208-642-1711

Payette Center –

Genesis Skilled Nursing 1019 3rd Ave S, Payette 83661 208-642-4455

Royal Villa AL & MC 1713 Center Ave, Payette 83661 208-642-9808

The Cottages AL & MC 1481 7th Ave N, Payette 83661 208-642-6199

WEISER

The Cottages AL & MC 1225 E 6th St, Weiser 83672 208-414-4200

AUTOLIFTS/CONVERSIONS

101 Mobility (ad on page 28)

905 S. Industry Wy., Meridian, ID 83642 208-922-7209

Safety For Seniors / Accessibility Solutions of Idaho (ad on page 43) 208-859-3511

BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS/ CONVERSIONS

Mobility Plus (ad on page 61)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704 208-617-5200

Next Day Access (ad on page 45)

6409 W Contractor St, Suite 104 Boise, ID 83709 208-626-6190

TruBlue Home Service Ally (ad on page 44)

208-800-8441

lbancroft@trublueally.com

BEAUTY SERVICES – MOBILE

Mobile Hair Care 208-343-7388

BILL PAYEE SERVICES

Metro Community Service 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

BLIND / VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Talking Book Service (TBS)

325 W State St, Boise 83702 208-334-2150 / 800-458-3271

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS

Saint Alphonsus Breast Care Clinics (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Baker City 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-7812

– Boise

6200 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-367-8787

– Eagle

323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 132, Eagle 83616 208-367-8787

– Nampa

4400 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687 208-367-8787

– Ontario

351 SW 9th, Ontario 97914 208-367-8787

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CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS

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Saint Alphonsus Breast Care Clinics

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Mobile Mammography Unit

208-367-3571

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Baker City 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-7870

– Boise (Radiation / Oncology)

1055 N Curtis Rd, North Tower, Boise 83706 208-367-3131

– Caldwell (Radiation / Oncology)

3123 Medical Dr, Caldwell 83605 208-453-2033 / 208-367-3131

– Emmett (Oncology)

1202 E Locust, Emmett 83617 208-453-2033 / 208-367-3131

– Nampa - I84 & Garrity (Gynecologic Oncology) 4424 E Flamingo, Ste 200, Nampa 83687 208-367-5050 / 208-302-2200

– Nampa Cancer Care Center 4400 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687 208-205-0350

– Ontario

1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 3200, Ontario, OR 97914

208-453-2033 / 208-367-3131

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

– Fruitland

1118 NW 16th St, Ste D, Fruitland 83619 208-452-7677

Saint Alphonsus Women’s Specialty Clinic (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 900 Liberty, Ste 101, Boise 83704 208-302-2200

St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

– Boise 100 E Idaho St, Boise 83712 208-381-2711

– Meridian 520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642 208-706-5651

– Nampa 9951 W St. Luke’s Dr, Nampa 83687 208-467-6700

– Fruitland

1118 NW 16th St, Ste D, Fruitland 83619 208-452-7677

CAREGIVERS / FAMILY CAREGIVERS

Legacy Corps - Support for Caregivers (ad on page 89, 99)

Aging Strong Program (Honey Goodman-Director) 208-947-4282

Memory Café - Aging Strong Program (ad on page 89, 99)

(Alzheimer’s support group for loved ones and caregivers - Honey Goodman-Director)

208-947-4282

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Aging Strong Program (ad on page 89, 99)

(Honey Goodman-Director)

208-947-4282

Seniors Helping SeniorsTreasure Valley (ad on page 29)

208-213-1213

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.

LOCAL

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group (ad on pages 31, 64 INS)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Castle Rock Services Inc. (ad on page 41)

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-409-4857

Catholic Charities of Idaho

– 7201 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83719 208-345-6031

– 214 E Center St, Ste 20, Pocatello 83201 208-881-0740

Disability Life Idaho Advocacy Group 4477 Emerald St, Ste B100, Boise 83706 866-262-3462

LDS Family Services 10740 W Fairview Av, Ste 100, Boise 83713 208-376-0191

Lutheran Community Services 2920 Cassia St, Boise 83705 208-509-2431

Metro Community Service

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

CARE PLACEMENT SERVICES

Boise Care Connections

(ad on page 51)

208-917-3776 www.boisecareconnections.com

Care Patrol (ad on page 52) 208-944-7770

Eden Senior Care

(ad on page 53) 208-586-1478

Grannie on the Move

(ad on Front Cover, 145) 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-820-4200

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Cherry Heights Family Clinic

(ad on pages 19, 96 INS, 100, IBC)

1560 N Crestmont Dr, Meridian 83642 208-650-4888

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

901 N Curtis Rd, Ste 204, Boise 83706 208-367-3315

CLEANING

Dream Clean (ad on page 48)

(Additional 20% off for Seniors) 208-562-9012 hello@dreamcleanidaho.com

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

Full Circle Health

– 6565 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-514-2510

– 777 N Raymond St, Boise 83704 208-514-2500

– 325 W Idaho St, Boise 83702 208-514-2525

– 2275 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-514-2520

– 708 E Wythe Creek Crt, Ste 103, Kuna 83634 208-922-5130

– 315 E Elm St, Ste 201, Caldwell 83605 208-514-2528

– 215 E Hawaii Ave, Ste 140, Nampa 83686 208-514-2529

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 329, Nampa 83687 208-514-2509

COMPUTER SERVICES / SYSTEM SECURITY

Help My Computer (ad on page 92) 208-570-3730

CONSERVATORSHIP

Many elder law attorneys can assist with conservatorships. Please see Elder Law on page xx.

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group (ad on pages 31, 64 INS) 208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Castle Rock Services Inc. (ad on page 41) 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-409-4857

Client Focused Services – A Fiduciary Company 850 E Franklin Rd, Ste 403, Meridian 83642 208-846-9486

McCool Law, PLLC (ad on page 26) 1015 W Hays St., Ste 208, Boise 83702 208-963-8100

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

NATIONAL Do Not Call Registry 888-382-1222, 866-290-4236 TTY

Senate Aging Committee – Anti-Fraud Hotline 855-303-9470

US Consumer Product Safety 800-638-2772

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• Pain Relief

• Improved Joint Function

• Enhanced Nervous System Function

• Headache and Migraine Relief

• Tennis / Golfers Elbow Relief

• Knee Pain & Hip Bursitis

• Reduced Inflammation

• Improved Posture

• Enhanced Athletic Performance

• Holistic Approach to Health

Dr. Lane Cable has been a practicing Chiropractor for over 15 years. He specializes in soft tissue injuries and joint health. If you have any aches or pains that don't seem to go away, he's your doctor.

Inspiring hope and promoting health through integrated clinical practice,

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Navigating Aging and Caregiving Involves Complex Decisions, Where Do You Turn

Knowing where to turn for reliable information, support, and resources as you encounter the joys and challenges of aging and caregiving can be difficult. One of the most important things to know is that you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

There are local organizations and professionals who specialize in aging and caregiving issues. They can help you and your family plan ahead or respond to sudden changes in health or support needs.

Navigating aging and caregiving often involves complex decisions — about healthcare, housing, legal and financial matters, and daily support. Engaging local experts can make a significant difference in managing these challenges effectively. Local professionals understand the resources, services, and systems specific to your area. They can offer guidance tailored to your unique needs, ensure that the guidance you receive is appropriate for your location, and help you avoid costly or time-consuming mistakes. Working with someone who knows the local landscape also means faster con-

For Information?

nections to trusted services and support networks.

Local experts are a vital part of making informed, confident choices at every stage of the aging and caregiving journey. The volunteer members and partners of LEARN Idaho, an Idaho based non-profit organization, are committed to helping people navigate the joys and challenges of aging and caregiving by providing free education on aging and caregiving topics (www.learnidaho.org).

We are grateful that the locally-owned Seniors Blue Book is committed to helping you find the resources and professional service providers who can help you on your journey.

Whether you’re planning ahead or responding to a crisis, having a knowledgeable guide can reduce stress, improve outcomes, and ensure that older adults and their caregivers receive appropriate, respectful care. No matter your stage of life or role in the caregiving journey, help is available — and often closer than you think.

Editor’s Note: Article submitted by Darra Learn with LEARN Idaho, July 2025.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

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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

CONTINUING EDUCATION

AARP

250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702 208-855-4038

Boise State University

– Continuing Education Dept 1910 University Dr, Boise 83725 208-426-1000

– Division of Extended Studies

220 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83725 208-426-1709

College of Idaho

2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-5011

College of Western Idaho

5500 E Opportunity Dr, Nampa 83687 208-562-3000

L.E.A.R.N

Lifelong Education Aging and Resource Network (learnidaho.org)

Lifetime & Leisure Through Boise

City Parks & Recreation 208-608-7578

Northwest Nazarene University

623 University Blvd, Nampa 83686 208-467-8011

Road Scholar 800-454-5768

University of Idaho – Boise 322 E Front St, Boise 83702 208-334-2999

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Central District Health

– Boise 707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704 208-375-5211

– Mountain Home 520 E 8th St N, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-4407

Southwest District Health 13307 Miami Ln, Caldwell 8`3607 208-455-5300

DENTAL BENEFITS

Delta Dental (GrinWell for You –Free Dental Benefit) (ad on page 23) 208-489-3549

DENTAL RESOURCES

Carrington College Dental Hygiene Program 1122 N Liberty St, Boise 83704 208-947-6821

Delta Dental (GrinWell for You –Free Dental Benefit) (ad on page 23) 208-489-3549

Dental Benefit Program – Boise (No Cost)

Use Group ID# SBB01 www.dentalbenefitprogram.com 888-397-6453

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As we age our oral health is as important as ever. Retirement might mean taking a break from your job, but your teeth never get a rest from theirs.

See your dentist at least twice each year and protect your smile and yourself with good oral health.

Health conditions, such as diabetes and vitamin imbalances, among others, show symptoms in the mouth. Likewise, diseases of the mouth— mostly gum disease—may be linked to pneumonia, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, among others. A dentist can tell a lot about your overall health by how your mouth looks. That’s why it’s important to continue to visit your dentist at least twice per year. But that’s not always easy, is it?

If you need help getting dental care, Delta Dental of Idaho has a dental benefits program called GrinWell for You, for income-qualifying seniors. So, what is the GrinWell for You program? It’s a one-time gift of $1,850 in free dental coverage. While not all procedures are covered, the gift may

Need Help with Your Oral Health?

be used over 12 months for services such as:

• Exams & Fillings

• Cleanings

• X-rays

• Extractions

• Dentures and partials, including repairs

There is no fee, co-pay, or deductible to use the $1,850 benefit for covered services. Delta Dental of Idaho offers the GrinWell for You program to eligible Idahoans because we simply want you to have the best oral health possible. We believe everyone deserves a healthy smile because your oral health affects your overall health.

Remember, your mouth plays a crucial role for everything you do (no age exemptions!) so, it’s important to keep your oral health in tip-top shape.

To learn more about GrinWell for You call 1-866-894-3563 or visit deltadentalid.com/grinwell.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Heather A. Brown RDH, MPH. Heather is the director of oral health and community outreach at Delta Dental of Idaho.

Delta Dental of Idaho believes everyone deserves a healthy smile, which is why we created the free GrinWell for You program for limited-income Idahoans ages 60 and above. There are no hidden fees, no deductibles, and no co-pays. We simply want you to have the best oral health possible. For

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

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Garden City Community Dental Clinic – Genesis World Mission

215 W 35th St, Garden City 83714

208-384-5200

Idaho Mobile Smiles 208-918-2042

Terry Reilly Dental Services

– 2301 N 36th St, Ste 102, Boise 83703

208-336-8801

– 848 La Cassia Dr, Boise 83705

208-334-0086

– 8 N 2nd St W, Homedale 83628 208-337-6101

– 150 2nd St, Melba 83641 208-495-1011

– 201 S Paradise Ave E, Middleton 83644 208-585-0048

– 207 1st St S, Nampa 83651 208-466-7869

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

NATIONAL

Dentistry from the Heart 727-849-2002

Dental Lifeline Network

888-623-2780

DENTURES

Delta Dental (GrinWell for You –Free Dental Benefit)

(ad on page 23)

208-489-3549

DIABETIC SERVICES

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Diabetes (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Baker City 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-7880

– Boise

1000 N Curtis Rd, Ste 305, Boise 83704

208-302-0700

– Boise (In-patient)

1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706

– Caldwell

1906 Fairview, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605

208-302-0600

– Meridian 3250 W Cherry Ln, Meridian 83642 208-302-0600

– Nampa

1510 12th Avenue Rd, Ste 200, Nampa 83686

208-302-0600

– Ontario 351 SW 9th, Ontario, OR 97914 541-881-7196

St. Luke’s Humphrey’s Diabetes Center (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

– 1226 W River St, Boise 83702 208-331-1155

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1229, Meridian 83642

208-884-4220

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 327 Nampa 83687 208-331-1155

DIALYSIS SERVICES

BOISE

DaVita Table Rock Dialysis Ctr

5610 W Gage St, Ste B, Boise 83706 208-658-8111

CALDWELL

DaVita Caldwell at Home 821 Smeed Pkwy, Caldwell 83605 866-544-6741 x1836

Liberty Dialysis of Caldwell 4620 Enterprise Way, Ste 101 Caldwell 83605 208-454-1101

MERIDIAN

DaVita Treasure Valley Dialysis Ctr 3525 E Louise St, Ste 155, Meridian 83642 855-DAVITA-3

Liberty Dialysis of Meridian 3525 E Louise Dr, Ste 100, Meridian 83642 208-846-9815

DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICES & TRAINING

AARP Senior Driver Ed & Classes 208-855-4038

Beyond Driving With Dignity 208-286-1190

Driver’s License Offices

– Ada County 208-577-3100

400 N Benjamin Ln, Ste 101, Boise 83704

– Boise County 208-392-6059

3851 Hwy 21, Idaho City 83631

– Canyon County 208-454-7487 6107 Graye Ln, Caldwell 83607

– Elmore County 208-587-1888

125 S 5th E, Mountain Home 83647

– Gem County 208-365-3524 412 E 1st St, Emmett 83617

– Payette County 208-642-6013

205 N 12th St, Payette 83661

EDUCATION

Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteYanke Family Research Center 220 Parkcenter Blvd., Boise 83606 208-426-6554 (OLLI)

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

NATIONAL

Adult Protective Services 855-500-3537 (ELDR)

Elder Care Locator 800-677-1116

National Center for Elder Abuse 855-500-3537 (ELDR)

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly 877-582-6995

LOCAL

Area 3 Senior Service Agency 1505 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-898-7060

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FACES Family Justice Center 417 S 6th St, Boise 83702 208-577-4400

Idaho Commission on Aging 6305 W Overland Rd, Boise 83702 208-334-3833

Idaho Council on Domestic Violence PO Box 83720, Boise 83720 208-332-1540

Nampa Family Justice Center – Domestic Violence / Abuse Later in Life 1305 3rd St S, Nampa 83651 208-475-5700

ELDER LAW

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group (ad on pages 31, 64 INS) 208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702 – 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Donna Schuyler Law (ad on page 27)

750 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83712 208-344-1947

McCool Law, PLLC (ad on page 26)

1015 W Hays St, Ste 208, Boise 83702 208-963-8100

Senior Edge Legal (ad on page 28)

1009 W Fort St, Boise 83702 208-344-0375

Durable Power of Attorney Documents: Why They Are IMPORTANT

Adults make decisions every day in life. You make financial choices regarding banking, paying bills and managing assets. You decide with whom to socialize, where to live, and manage your own health care. But what happens if you are too sick or disabled to make these decisions?

Before it is too late, have you prepared for someone to act on your behalf?

Adding a person 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 (the “agent”) 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 your financial affairs and property. A Health Care Durable Power of Attorney

enables your agent to make health care decisions if you become incapacitated.

Choosing the right person as an agent is a very important decision and it should be someone who is trustworthy, honest, knows how to handle money and accepts responsibility as an agent. This agent owes a duty to the principal called a “fiduciary” duty, which means the agent must act in the principal’s best interest, in good faith and with care, and keep good records.

If you become incapacitated and have not executed Power of Attorney documents, court proceedings called Guardianship and Conservatorship may be necessary for someone to obtain decision making authority, which time consuming and costly. But by planning in advance with Durable Power of Attorney documents, you have greater control and freedom of choice in an affordable manner.

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Donna A. Schuyler, Attorney, who practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law, guardianship and probate. Donna Schuyler Law, PLLC; elderlawboise.com; 208-344-1947

Senior Edge Legal is a specialized law firm that empowers Retirees to safeguard their independence and financial stability. Our experienced team delivers strategic elder law solutions, ensuring your family’s legacy is protected, turning tomorrow’s concerns into today’s solutions.

Visit SeniorEdgeLegal.com to secure your tomorrow, today. Call 208-344-0375

Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, 1009 W. Fort Street, Boise, Idaho 83702.

ELEVATORS / LIFTS

101 Mobility (ad on page 28) 905 S. Industry Wy., Meridian, ID 83642 208-922-7209

Next Day Access (ad on page 45) 6409 W Contractor St, Ste 104, Boise 83709 208-626-6190

Serving Boise, Twin Falls, McCall, Sun Valley, Payette, & Eastern Oregon.

Ada County Non-Emergency Dispatch 208-377-6790

Adult Protection / Idaho Commission on Aging 877-471-2777 Boise Police 333 N Mark Stall Pl, Boise 83704 208-570-6000

Canyon Cty Dispatch

208-454-7531

Domestic Violence Hotline / Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Assistance 208-332-1540

Fire / Police / Paramedics 911

Idaho State Police

700 S Stratford Dr, Meridian 83642

208-884-7200

Mental Health Center

1720 N Westgate Dr, Ste A, Boise 83704 208-334-0808

Poison Control Center 800-222-1222

Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Easterseals-Goodwill Senior Employment Program (paid job training for low-income seniors) 208-454-8555

Elderly Opportunity Agency 134 N Washington Av, Emmett 83617 208-365-4461

Department of Labor

4514 Thomas Jefferson St, Caldwell 83605 208-364-7781

Foster Grandparent Program

Aging Strong Program (Honey Goodman - Director) (ad on page 89, 99) 208-947-4282

Don’t Lose Your Life Savings to Long-Term Care Costs:

Lifelines for Seniors and Their Families

(1) Medicaid: The A&D Waiver

Navigating the high costs of long-term care can be incredibly stressful. We recently met a woman whose husband was paying thousands monthly for care. They were told he couldn’t receive Medicaid help because their life savings, held in an annuity, were “too much.” The advice they received was to cash it out and spend most of it, leaving very little for her.

This is heartbreaking, but it’s not always true that you have to spend everything you have. In this case, we made some important changes to their annuity. Within weeks, her husband was approved for Medicaid, even with the same savings! This allowed the wife to keep their nest egg while her husband received the care he needed.

Are you facing similar concerns?

You’re not alone. Many families find it impossible to afford steep monthly care costs. It’s especially tough when one spouse needs care, but they worry about using all their savings, potentially leaving the healthier spouse with nothing.

The good news is that it is possible to get help paying for care without losing

everything you’ve worked for. The key is understanding how to qualify for available programs and using the rules to your advantage. Another family was told to purchase a costly Medicaid Annuity, but the rules allowed their family to appeal their initial application and keep all their assets without any further steps.

Medicaid has specific rules about assets and income. However, it also has provisions that can be used strategically to benefit the person who needs care and their family. Even if you believe your loved one won’t qualify, don’t assume the worst. As our examples demonstrate, a skilled elder law attorney can sometimes use Medicaid rules to help a person qualify before their money is gone.

(2) Help for Veterans and Their Spouses: The Aid & Attendance Program

For veterans and their spouses, the Aid and Attendance program can provide significant financial help for long-term care. A married veteran paying for care might qualify for up to $2,795.67 per month from the VA.

To qualify, many veterans only need to have:

• Served at least 90 days active duty, with one day during a period of war.

• Received an honorable discharge.

• A service-connected disability is not required!

While there are asset and income rules, don’t give up if initially told you don’t qualify. It’s crucial to consult a VA-accredited elder law attorney. A knowledgeable advisor can often help families adjust their situation to become eligible.

Don’t Fall for Misconceptions – Get the Right Advice!

Many myths exist about long-term care and how to pay for it. Resources

are available, but you often need proper planning and expert legal guidance. Even if you haven’t planned far in advance, don’t give up hope if discouraging advice comes from a friend or even another professional. Unfortunately, incorrect information is common.

Your lifetime of hard work deserves protection. Find a qualified elder law attorney in Idaho who can help you understand your options and ensure your family’s financial security.

Joshua C. P. Reams, B.A., J.D., NAELA

Elder

Law Attorney,

VA Accredited David J. Wilson, J.D., L.L.M., CELA Board Certified Elder Law Attorney

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Idaho Department of Labor

317 W Main St, 1st Fl, Boise 83735 208-332-3575

National Older Worker Career Ctr 703-558-4200

Seniors Helping Seniors -

Treasure Valley (ad on page 29) 208-213-1213

ENERGY RESOURCES

Circuit Breaker Program 208-356-3071

El-Ada Energy Assistance 701 E 44th St, Ste 2, Garden City 83714 208-377-0700

Idaho Power 1221 W Idaho St, Boise 83702 www.idahopower.com/ weatherizationsolutions 800-488-6151

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 202-401-9351

Project Share for Energy Assistance PO Box 7866, Boise 83707 208-388-2323

WICAP Energy Assistance 208-454-0675

ESTATE PLANNING

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group (ad on pages 31, 64 INS)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

C2 Financial (ad on page 83) Karen Keyser- Senior Mortgage Advisor 760-803-2075

Donna Schuyler Law (ad on page 27)

750 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83712 208-344-1947

McCool Law, PLLC (ad on page 26)

1015 W Hays St, Ste 208, Boise 83702 208-963-8100

Senior Edge Legal (ad on page 28) 1009 W Fort St, Boise 83702 208-344-0375

FALL PREVENTION SERVICES

TruBlue Home Service Ally (ad on page 44) 208-800-8441

FAMILY MEDICINE PRACTICE

Cherry Heights Family Clinic (ad on 19, 96 INS, 100, IBC) 1560 N Crestmont Dr A, Meridian 83642 208-650-4888

FAMILY PRACTICE / URGENT CARE

Outlying Locations. For all others see Physicians by Specialty Section starting on page 68.

BOISE

Full Circle Health

– 6565 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-514-2510

– 777 N Raymond St, Boise 83704 208-514-2500

– 325 W Idaho St, Boise 83702 208-514-2525

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CALDWELL

Full Circle Health

315 E Elm St, Ste 201, Caldwell 83605 208-514-2528

FRUITLAND

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 910 NW 16th St #101, Fruitland 83619 208-452-8050

St. Luke’s Family Practice

– Urgent Care

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 1210 NW 16th St, Fruitland 83619 208-452-8700

KUNA

Full Circle Health

708 E Wythe Creek Crt, Ste 103, Kuna 83634 208-922-5130

MERIDIAN

Full Circle Health

2275 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-514-2520

NAMPA

Full Circle Health

– 215 E Hawaii Ave, Ste 140, Nampa 83686 208-514-2529

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 329, Nampa 83687 208-514-2509

PAYETTE

Healthcare With Heart 823 Center Ave, Payette 83661 208-642-3396

Valley Family Healthcare 1441 NE 10th Ave, Payette 83661 208-642-9376

WEISER

Family Medical Center

360 E Liberty St, Weiser 208-549-4424

Two Rivers Medical Clinic

683 E Third St, Weiser 83672 208-549-0211

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

NATIONAL & LOCAL

AARP Tax Aide

208-855-4038

Ada County Indigent Svcs

252 E Front St, Ste 199, Boise 83702 208-287-7960

Canyon City Indigent Fund 1115 Albany St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-7419

Debt Reduction Services

6213 N Cloverdale Rd, Ste 100, Boise 83713 208-378-0200

Delta Dental (GrinWell for You –Free Dental Benefit) (ad on page 23) 208-489-3549

Dept of Health & Welfare 1720 N Westgate Dr, Boise 83704 208-334-6700

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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Idaho Division of Finance –

Senior Investor Resource Center 11341 W Chinden Blvd, Ste A300, Boise 83714

208-332-8000

Investor Protection Trust www.investorprotection.org 202-775-2113

Money Management International 866-616-3716 / 877-422-9040

North American Securities

Administration Association www.nasaa.org 202-737-0900

Western Union – Fraud Protection 800-448-1492

FINANCIAL PLANNING

C2 Financial (ad on page 83)

Karen Keyser- Senior Mortgage Advisor 760-803-2075

FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Boise Tennis Coalition

208-384-5539

Boise’s Happy Hoofers 208-608-7580

Downtown Family YMCA

1050 W State St, Boise 83702 208-344-5501

Fort Boise Through Boise Parks & Recreation

700 Robins Rd, Boise 83702 208-608-7680

Fit and Fall Proof Programs

– (Central District Health)

707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704 208-327-8591

– (SouthWest District Health) 126 N Plymouth Ave, New Plymouth 83655 208-278-5320

Idaho IceWorld Through Boise Parks & Recreation

7072 S Eisenman Rd, Boise 83716 208-608-7716

Idaho Senior Games (ad on page 151) www.idahoseniorgames.org

West Family YMCA

5959 N Discovery Pl, Boise 83713 208-377-9622

FOOD RESOURCES

SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 877-456-1233

BOISE

Agape in Action Food Pantry 1001 S Orchard, Boise 83705 208-685-0612

Calvary Chapel of Boise 123 S Auto Dr, Boise 83709 208-321-7440

City Hope Food Pantry 8401 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-376-7272

El-Ada Outreach Food Pantry

– 2250 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705 208-345-2820

– 701 E 44th St, Ste 2, Garden City 83714 208-377-0700

Idaho Food Bank

3630 E Commercial Ct, Meridian 83642 208-336-9643

First Bible Missionary Church (by appointment only)

375 N Roosevelt St, Boise 83706 208-287-8292

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

Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare Food Assistance

1720 Westgate Dr, Boise 83704 877-456-1233

Metro Meals on Wheels

4900 N Rosepoint Wy, Ste B, Boise 83713 208-321-0031

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

Salvation Army Food Services

9492 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-343-5429

Simple Bites, Pre-made

Meals

(ad on page 57)

143 NW 13th Pl, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-893-5556

St. Vincent de Paul Council

Overland Center

3209 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-333-1460

St. Johns Cathedral Food Bank

775 N 8th St, Boise 83702 208-342-3511

St. Mark’s Food Bank

7960 W Northview St, Boise 83704 208-375-6651

St. Mary’s Food Bank

3890 W State St, Boise 83703 208-345-2734

True Hope Church Food Bank

607 N 13th St, Boise, 83702 208-344-7809

Whitney United Methodist Church Food Bank 3315 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-343-2892 x2

Women Infants & Children (WIC)

707 N Armstrong Pl, Boise 83704 208-327-7488

CALDWELL

Meals on Wheels Caldwell 1009 Everett St, Caldwell 83605 208-454-8142

Metro Community Services 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

Oasis Worship Food Center 506 W Simplot Blvd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-6000

EAGLE

Eagle Food Bank 149 W State St, Ste 121, Eagle 83616 208-631-0702

GARDEN CITY

El-Ada Garden City 701 E 44th St, Garden City 83672 208-377-0700

Vineyard Christian Fellowship 4950 E Bradley St, Garden City 83714 208-377-1477

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MERIDIAN

Holy Apostles SVPD Food Pantry

6300 N Meridian Rd, Meridian 83642 208-888-1182

Meridian Food Bank 133 Broadway Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-5102

NAMPA

Lighthouse Rescue Mission of Canyon County

304 16th Ave N, Nampa 83687 208-461-5030

Saint Alphonsus Meals on Wheels

4300 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687 208-205-0292

NATIONAL

Meals on Wheels America

888-998-6325

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 800-221-5689

FOOT CARE SPECIALISTS

Saint Alphonsus Coughlin

Foot & Ankle Clinic

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 1075 N Curtis Rd, Ste 300, Boise 83706 208-302-3100

FUNERAL HOMES

BOISE

Aclesa Cremation

– Boise Funeral Home 8209 W Fairview Ave, Boise 83704 208-322-2998

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

Bella Vida Funeral Home 9661 W Chinden Blvd, Boise 83714 208-321-9661

Bowman Funeral Parlor

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

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

Cremation Society of Idaho 5541 Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-322-3590

Dry Creek Cemetery 9600 W Hill Rd, Boise 83714 208-853-1940

Funeral Consumer’s Alliance of Idaho PO Box 1919, Boise 83701 208-426-0032

Neptune Cremation Services 7940 W Rifleman, Ste 110, Boise 83704 208-957-5778

Relyea Funeral & Cremation Svcs 318 N Latah, Boise 83706 208-344-4441

Summers Funeral Homes 3629 E Ustick Rd, Meridian 83646 208-917-2525

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

Potter Funeral Chapel

228 E Main St, Emmett 83617 208-365-4491

FRUITLAND

Shaffer Jensen Memory Chapel 110 SW 3rd St, Fruitland 83619 208-642-3333

HOMEDALE

Homedale’s Flahiff Funeral Chapel

27 E Owyhee Ave, Homedale 83628 208-779-1673

MERIDIAN

Accent Funeral Home

1303 N Main St, Meridian 83642 208-215-3366

Summers Funeral Homes 3629 E Ustick Rd, Meridian 83646 208-214-5244

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 208-466-3654

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

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

GARDEN CLUBS

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

Garden Clubs of Idaho 208-853-1586

Idaho Gourd Society 208-860-9964

Idaho Rose Society 208-409-5187

Long Valley Gardeners - Rosie Layne 208-739-8300

Merry Tillers Garden Club 208-954-2715

Nampa Garden Club 210-705-1989

Treasure Valley Orchid Society PO Box 9732, Boise 83707 tvosclub@gmail.com

GARDENS

Boise Depot 2603 W Eastover Terr, Boise 83706 208-608-7644

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

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Idaho Botanical Gardens

2355 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise 83712

208-343-8649

MK Nature Center

600 S Walnut St, Boise 83712 208-334-2225

Quail Hollow Golf Course

Through Boise Parks & Recreation 4720 N 36th St, Boise 83703 208-972-8590

Warm Springs Golf Course

Through Boise Parks & Recreation

2495 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83712 208-972-8600

World Center 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

GERIATRICS

Cherry Heights Family Clinic

(ad on page 19, 96 INS, 100, Inside Back Cover)

1560 N Crestmont Dr, Ste A, Meridian 83642 208-650-4888

Full Circle Health

– 6565 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 208-514-2510

– 777 N Raymond St, Boise 83704 208-514-2500

– 325 W Idaho St, Boise 83702 208-514-2525

– 2275 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-514-2520

– 708 E Wythe Creek Crt, Ste 103, Kuna 83634 208-922-5130

– 315 E Elm St, Ste 201, Caldwell 83605 208-514-2528

– 215 E Hawaii Ave, Ste 140, Nampa 83686 208-514-2529

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 329, Nampa 83687 208-514-2509

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Geriatrics

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 5966 W Curtisian Ave, Boise 83704 208-302-5470

– Geriatrics Continuity Clinic 5966 W Curtisian Ave, Boise 83704 208-302-5400

– Geriatrics Consult Clinic Nampa 1510 12th Ave Rd, Ste 200, Nampa 83686 208-302-5470

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Ada County Assessor

190 E Front St, Ste 107, Boise 83702 208-287-7200

Ada County Code Enforcement 7200 Barrister Dr, Boise 83704 208-577-3726

Ada County Emergency Preparedness 7200 Barrister Dr, Boise 83704 208-577-4750`

Ada County Highway District 3775 Adams St, Garden City 83714 208-387-6100

Ada County Landfill

10300 N Seamans Gulch Rd, Boise 83714

208-577-4725

Ada County Mosquito Abatement 975 E Pine Ave, Meridian 83642 208-577-4646

Ada Family Justice Center 417 S 6th St, Boise 83702 208-986-4357

Air Quality Daily Index

Update Hotline

208-373-0313

Better Business Bureau

1120 S Rackham Wy, Ste 300, Meridian 83642

208-342-4649

Boise Building Permits

150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83701

208-608-7070

– City Clerk

208-972-8150

– City Utilities

208-608-7460

– Fire Administration

208-570-6500

– Parking Tickets

208-972-8150

Boise Parks & Recreation (ad on page 85)

1104 Royal Blvd, Boise 83706

208-608-7600

Boise School District

8169 W Victory Rd, Boise 83709

208-854-4000

Boise Trash & Recycling (Republic Services)

11101 W Executive Dr, Boise 83713

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

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 83706 208-373-0502

Elmore County Administration

150 S 4th E, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-2130

Garden City Offices 6015 N Glenwood St, Garden City 83714 208-472-2900

Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Service (TBS) 325 W State St, Boise 83702 208-334-2150 / 800-458-3271

Idaho Dept of Water Resources 322 E Front St, Boise 83702 208-287-4800

Idaho Industrial Commission PO Box 83720, Boise 83720 208-334-6000

Meridian City Offices 33 E Broadway Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-4433

Neighborhood Watch 208-577-3851

Noxious Weeds & Animals

208-334-2283

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Legal Guardianship and Geriatric Care Management

As people age, many face challenges that make it difficult to manage their health, finances, and daily living.

Legal guardianship and geriatric care management are two compassionate and essential services designed to help elderly individuals and their families navigate these challenges, ensuring their safety, well-being, and peace of mind.

What is Legal Guardianship?

Legal guardianship is a courtappointed process where a trusted individual is chosen to make decisions on behalf of an elderly person who can no longer manage their affairs due to age, illness, or disability. This guardian takes responsibility for the elderly person’s health care, finances, and living arrangements, ensuring

that decisions are made with the individual’s best interest at heart. Guardianship offers vital protection from financial exploitation and ensures that the elderly person’s dignity and rights are preserved. The court oversees the process, providing families with peace of mind that the guardian is held accountable for their decisions.

What is Geriatric Care Management?

Geriatric care management is a service provided by professionals who specialize in addressing the complex needs of older adults. A geriatric care manager (GCM) coordinates healthcare, daily activities, and advocates for the elderly person’s wellbeing.

They assess the individual’s physical, mental, and emotional health to

create a personalized care plan. From arranging home care to connecting with healthcare specialists and community resources, GCMs help families navigate the caregiving process.

They offer not only practical assistance but also emotional support, helping families cope with the challenges of caring for an aging loved one.

How These Services Benefit Everyone

These services provide significant benefits to the elderly by ensuring they receive proper care, and they also offer invaluable support to families and healthcare professionals. Legal guardianship helps manage legal and financial matters, while care managers ensure that daily needs are met and medical services are well-coordinated.

Guardianship offers vital protection from financial exploitation and ensures that the elderly person’s dignity and rights are preserved.

As the demand for elder care continues to rise, understanding how legal guardianship and geriatric care management work together can make a meaningful difference for families, healthcare providers, and the elderly individuals who need them most.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jamie Reininger, NCG, (Nationally Certified Guardian), with Castle Rock Services and may be reached at 208.409.4857 or by email at jamie@castlerockservices.com

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

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Nuclear Care Partners

354 W Sunnyside Rd, Ste C, Idaho Falls 83402 208-881-9022

Office of the Mayor – Boise

150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise 83701 208-972-8520

Public Safety NON Emergency

208-377-6790

Road Conditions State Wide 888-432-7623

Street Light Issues 208-608-7150

United Water

8248 W Victory Rd, Boise 83709 208-362-7304

Vehicle Licensing

8655 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83709 208-577-3135

West Ada School District

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

Wood Burning Ban Hotline

208-373-0313

GUARDIANSHIP

Ada County Board of Community Guardians

252 E Front St, Ste 199, Boise 83702 208-287-7978

Aging Life Care Association 520-881-8008

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 31, 64 INS) 208-639-7799

–

420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Castle Rock Services Inc. (ad on page 41)

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-409-4857

HEARING RESOURCES

NATIONAL

Hearing Helpline –Better Hearing Institute 202-975-0905

National Hearing Aid Project 816-333-8300

National Institute on Deafness 800-241-1044

LOCAL

Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Services 208-334-2150

Idaho State Council for the Deaf 208-334-0879

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center (ad on page IFC, 129, 137)

– 510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702 208-385-3440

– 3101 E State St, Ste 2108, Eagle 83616 208-385-3480

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1225, Meridian 83642 208-385-3560

– 172 2nd St S, Nampa 83651 208-385-3620

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 starting on page 126 for a complete list of home health providers.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & SAFETY MODIFICATIONS

101 Mobility (ad on page 28)

905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642 208-922-7209

Mobility Plus (ad on page 61)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704 208-617-5200

Next Day Access (ad on page 45)

6409 W Contractor St, Ste 104 Boise 83709

208-626-6190

Safety For Seniors-Accessibility

Solutions of Idaho (ad on page 43)

208-859-3511

TruBlue Home Service Ally (ad on page 44) 208-800-8441 lbancroft@trublueally.com

HOME MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Community Service Promoting Independence 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

El-Ada Weatherization 701 E 44th St, Ste 1, Garden City 83714 208-377-0700

Idaho Power Weatherization Program www.idahopower.com 800-488-6151

Mobility Plus (ad on page 61)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704 208-617-5200

Continued on next page

St. Luke’s Humphrey’s Diabetes Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

– 1226 W River St, Boise 83702

208-331-1155

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1229, Meridian 83642 208-884-4220

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 327, Nampa 83687 208-331-1155

Idaho Assistive Technology Project Lending Library

322 E Front St, Ste 222, Boise 83702 800-432-8324

Lincare – Boise

1200 E Watertower St, Ste 101, Meridian 83642 208-323-6050

Living Independence Network Corporation (LINC)

– 703 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-454-5511

– 1878 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-336-3335

Norco Medical

– 400 W Main St, Boise 83702 208-344-0299

– 1303 S Silverstone Way, Meridian 83642 208-898-0202

ProCare Therapy Services

573 S Locust Grove Rd, Meridian 83642 208-322-5055

Valley Home Medical 2065 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642 208-955-7491

Enhancing Mobility and Independence with Stair Lifts

As we age or face health challenges, maintaining independence at home becomes a priority. For those with multi-level residences, a stair lift can be a transformative solution, offering safe and confident movement between floors.

A stair lift is essentially a motorized chair that travels along a track securely installed on your staircase. Designed with safety in mind, they typically feature seatbelts, intuitive controls, and swivel seating for easy transfers. Investing in a stair lift allows individuals to stay in their beloved homes longer, preserving their autonomy and comfort.

When considering a stair lift, understanding the types available is key. Straight stair lifts are ideal for staircases that run in a single, unbroken line. Their standardized design generally makes them more affordable and simpler to install. Features include foldable seats and footrests, power options and folding rails.

For staircases with curves, landings, or turns, curved stair lifts are the appropriate choice. These require a custom-built rail precisely fitted to your unique staircase. While a greater investment, curved stair lifts offer tailored solutions that can seamlessly integrate into your home’s aesthetic.

Choosing the right stair lift involves a few considerations. Think about the location of your stairs: is it narrow or

a high-traffic area? Some models are designed to be more compact. Customization options allow you to match the lift to your home’s décor, from fabric colors to rail designs. Crucially, evaluate safety features like obstruction sensors, seat belts, and weight capacities. Finally, consider your budget. Options exist across various price points, and some providers offer rental programs. By carefully assessing these factors, you can select a stair lift that provides the ideal blend of safety, independence, and comfort for your home.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Ryan Fullmer, Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). Ryan is an owner of Next Day Access - Boise, ID and may be reached at (208) 540-9873 or by email at boise@nextdayaccess.com.

HOME MEDICAL VISITS

Idaho Outreach Medicine

(ad on page 49)

Phone: 208-515-3743

Text: 208-515-3743

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 starting on page 134 for a complete list of hospice providers.

HOSPITALS

BAKER CITY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6461

BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 208-367-2121

St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 190 E Bannock St, Boise 83712 208-381-2222

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, 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 Ave, Caldwell 83605

208-459-4641

EMMETT

Valor Health 1202 E Locust St, Emmett 83617

208-365-3561

MERIDIAN

St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642 208-706-5000

MOUNTAIN HOME

St. Luke’s Elmore

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 895 N 6th E, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-8401

NAMPA

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – I84 & Garrity

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 4300 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687 208-205-1000

Continued on page 48

HOSPITALS continued from page 47

St. Luke’s Nampa

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Nampa 63687 208-505-2000

ONTARIO

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 351 SW 9th St, Ontario, OR 97914 541-881-7000

WEISER

Weiser Memorial Hospital 645 E 5th St, Weiser 83672 208-549-0370

HOSPITALS – LONG TERM ACUTE CARE

Vibra Hospital of Boise 6651 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83709 208-489-9500

HOUSE CALLS

Idaho Outreach Medicine

(ad on page 49)

Phone: 208-515-3743

Text: 208-515-3743

Keystone Hospice 208-996-8181

Treasure Valley House Calls 208-577-8672

HOUSECLEANING

Dream Clean (ad on page 48) (Additional 20% off for Seniors) 208-562-9012 hello@dreamcleanidaho.com

HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCES

Boise Care Connections (ad on page 51) 208-917-3776

Care Patrol (ad on page 52) 208-944-7770

Eden Senior Care (ad on page 53) 208-586-1478

Grannie on the Move

(ad on Front Cover, 145) 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-820-4200

No waiting rooms. No driving. We come to you.

Medicare and most major insurance accepted.

Routine Visits, Labs, and Chronic Care Without Leaving Home Safe and Comfortable

Longer Appointment Times, Get Your Appointment Fast Coordination of Care

Locally Owned and Trusted

• Routine check-ups and annual wellness visits

• Chronic disease and medication management

• Coordination of care with specialists and caregivers

• Management of sudden health changes, no office visit needed

• Lab work and testing done conveniently at home

• Advanced care planning and goals-of-care discussions

• Support aging in place with dignity and comfort

• Family involvement encouraged

Dori Healey,APRN

What to Look for When Choosing a Senior Placement Agency

Finding the right senior living community can feel overwhelming—but working with a reputable placement agency can make the process smoother and more informed.

Placement agents act as guides, helping families navigate options like assisted living, memory care, and independent living. But not all agencies are created equal. Here’s what to look for when choosing one:

4. No Pressure Approach

1. Transparency in How They’re Paid

Most placement agencies are paid by the communities they refer to. This isn’t necessarily a problem, but a good agency will be up front about it. Ask how they’re compensated and whether they recommend all suitable options or only those who offer a referral fee.

2. Local Knowledge and Relationships

Agencies with strong local expertise are better equipped to match your needs with the right communities. They’re familiar with things like staff stability, cleanliness, activities, and resident satisfaction—beyond what you’ll find in brochures.

3. A Personal, In-Depth Assessment

Be cautious of agencies that offer quick recommendations without learning much about your loved one. A good agency will ask about medical needs, budget, location preferences, personality, and lifestyle—not just fill out a checklist.

You should never feel rushed into a decision. A trustworthy placement agent gives you time to tour, ask questions, and reflect. They act as a supportive resource, not a salesperson.

5. Continued Support After the Move Quality agencies stay in touch after placement, making sure the transition goes well and addressing any early concerns. That kind of follow-up shows a commitment to your long-term satisfaction, not just a quick referral. Choosing the right placement agency is about trust, knowledge, and personalized service. By asking thoughtful questions and looking for transparency and compassion, families can find a partner who truly helps them make the best decision— one that supports dignity, comfort, and peace of mind.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Charity Young, RN, BSN with 20+ years of geriatric experience who is a Senior Care Placement Specialist with Boise Care Connections and may be reached at 208-917-3776 or by email at charity@boisecareconnections.com

HOUSING RESOURCES

For a complete list of subsidized housing resources, see pages 148-150.

IN HOME WOUND CARE

Restoration Mobile

Wound Care (ad on page 102)

9196 W Emerald Street, Suite 140 Boise 83704 208-608-5378

Southern Idaho Wound Care (ad on page 103) 208-801-9606 IV’S

Idaho Outreach

(ad on page 49)

Phone: 208-515-3743

Text: 208-515-3743

LEGAL SERVICES

continued from page 53

– 610 W Hubbard Ave, Ste 219, Coeur D’Alene 83814 208-746-7541

Idaho Senior Legal Hotline 866-345-0106

Idaho State Bar Association 525 W Jefferson St, Boise 83702 208-334-4500

Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Association 208-334-4500

Metro Community Services 208-334-3833

Self Help Alternatives 208-344-3208

LIBRARIES

BOISE

Ada Community Library

5868 W Hidden Springs, Boise 83714 208-362-0181

– Hidden Springs 5868 W Hidden Springs Dr, Garden City 83714 208-229-2665

– Lake Hazel 10489 Lake Hazel Rd, Boise 83709 208-297-6700

Boise Public Library

– Main Branch 715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise 83702 208-972-8200

– Library at Bown Crossing 2153 E Riverwalk Dr, Boise 83706 208-972-8360

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

– Library at Cole & Ustick 7557 W Ustick Rd, Boise 83704 208-972-8300

– Main Library at Collister 74724 W State St, Boise 83703 208-972-8320

– Hillcrest 5246 Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-972-8340

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Talking Book Services 325 W State St, Boise 83702 800-458-3271

Providing free matter for the Blind or Handicapped to never stop reading!

CALDWELL

Caldwell Public Library 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-3242

EAGLE

Eagle Public Library 100 N Stierman Way, Eagle 83616 208-939-6814

GARDEN

CITY

Garden City Library 6015 Glenwood, Garden City 83714 208-472-2942

KUNA

Kuna Public Library 457 N 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 208-888-4451

MIDDLETON

Middleton Public Library

307 E Cornell St, Middleton 83644 208-585-3931

MOUNTAIN HOME

Mountain Home Public Library

790 N 10th E, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-4716

NAMPA

Nampa Public Library 215 12th Ave S, Nampa 83651 208-468-5800

STAR

Star Library

10706 W State St, Ste D, Star 83669 208-286-9755

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 31, 64 INS)

208-639-7799

MEAL SERVICES

Simple Bites Pre-made Meals

(ad on page 57)

143 NW 13th Pl, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-893-5556

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Hands of Hope Northwest Inc.

1201 S Powerline Rd, Nampa, 83686 208-461-1473 www.handsofhopenw.org

MEDICAL HOUSE CALLS

Idaho Outreach Medicine (ad on page 49)

Phone: (208) 515-3743

Text: (208) 515-3743

Treasure Valley House Calls

208-939-6106

MEDICARE / MEDICAID

NATIONAL

Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline

800-447-8477

Medicare

800-633-4227 / 877-486-2048 TTY

STATE

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group

(ad on pages 31, 64 INS)

208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

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

Idaho Health & Wellness Medicaid 208-465-8444

Senior Health Insurance

Benefits Advisors SHIBA

700 W State St, 3rd Fl, Boise 83720 800-247-4422

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

AARP Medicare Advantage 833-618-1475

Making Mealtime Easier for Seniors with

Fresh, Ready-to-Enjoy Meals

As we age, daily routines often shift— including how we prepare and enjoy meals. For many older adults, cooking three meals a day can become challenging, whether due to limited mobility, reduced energy, or dietary restrictions.

Fortunately, fresh, prepared meal services are making it easier than ever to enjoy nutritious food without the stress of planning or cooking.

One example is the growing availability of locally made, ready-to-eat meals that are crafted with health and convenience in mind. These meals are portion-controlled, balanced, and made with real ingredients—offering an ideal solution for seniors who want to maintain independence while still eating well.

Simple Bites Meals located in Meridian, Idaho specializes in offering both fresh and frozen options, giving seniors the flexibility to choose meals that fit their schedule. Options may include hearty entrees, light salads, breakfast wraps, and snack packs. They also provide full nutritional information to empower customers to make choices based on their specific health goals— whether that means watching sodium, managing blood sugar, or keeping an eye on portion sizes.

For caregivers or adult children, prepared meal services offer peace of mind, knowing that their loved one has access to nourishing food without the

risk of injury from kitchen tasks or the fatigue of daily cooking.

One of the things that sets Simple Bites apart is our no-subscription model. You can order exactly what you want, when you want it—no commitments required. Meals can be picked up locally or delivered right to your door for a small fee. Whether you’re an independent senior looking to simplify your meal routine, or a caregiver seeking reliable food options for a loved one, they make it easy.

Prepared meals aren’t just about saving time—they can support health, independence, and overall well-being for seniors who want to keep things simple without sacrificing nutrition or flavor.

To learn more, place an order, or explore our menu, visit SimpleBitesMeals.com or call us at (208) 8935556.

We’re here to make meal time simple, one bite at a time.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Beth Alpaugh, owner/president, Simple Bites Meals and may be reached at 208-893-5556 or simplebitesmeals@outlook.com

Medicare 2025 “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

Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)

$1,676 deductible (per benefit period)

It is possible to pay the $1676 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.

Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.

No coverage outside USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

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

Medicare Part B

Medical Insurance

Most people pay monthly $185 (Premium could be higher based on income)

$257 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)

80/20 after deductible.

Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits

Most doctors accept Medicare.

No coverage outside the USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

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

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

Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment (Other special enrollment periods may be available)

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

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered

Can provide benefits outside USA

Plans are available through insurance companies.

Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 801-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com A & B are designed for people over age 65 and those with certain disabilities

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.

Medicare 2025 “In A Nutshell” Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (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 (A-N)

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

Part B premium $185 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, etc.

Plans have co-pays and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

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

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

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Medicare Part D Drug Program

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

Plans are generally a variation of the following:

Annual Deductible

$0–$590 deductible

(Generic prescriptions not subject to deductible)

Initial Coverage

You pay a co-pay or coinsurance until your total out of pocket costs reach $2,000 including deductible for the calendar year

Catastrophic Coverage

$0 for covered drugs on the plan’s formulary for the rest of the calendar year

Part D programs are generally purchased along with Medicare A & B and a Medicare Supplement (A-N)

Approved formulary insulins are $35 per month.

There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D

Annual Election Period (AEP) 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 12/2024

MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION

Southwest Area Agency on Aging

208-898-7060

psa3@a3ssa.com

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Mountain Care Pharmacy

208-287-4667

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Saint Alphonsus

Behavioral Health

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

131 N Allumbaugh, Boise 83704 208-367-3189

NATIONAL

Alzheimer’s Disease

Education & Referral Center

800-438-4380

American Psychological Association

800-374-2721

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

800-950-6264

National Mental Health America

800-969-6642

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

800-273-TALK

Suicide Prevention

800-SUICIDE

The American Geriatrics Society –Health in Aging Foundation

212-308-1414

LOCAL

Ada County Mental Health Svcs 1720 W Westgate, Boise 83704

208-334-0808

Boise Vet Center 2424 Bank Dr, Ste 100, Boise 83705 208-342-3612

Catholic Charities of Idaho 7201 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83709 208-345-6031

Community Partnerships of Idaho 3040 N Five Mile Rd, Boise 83713 208-376-4999

Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare

Mental Health Services

– Region III 3402 Franklin Rd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0092

– Region IV 1720 N Westgate Dr, Ste A-1, Boise 83704 208-334-0800

Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline 208-398-4357

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

Jannus, Inc 1607 W Jefferson St, Boise 83702 208-336-5533

LDS Family Services 10740 W Fairview Av, Ste 100, Boise 83713 208-376-0191

Lutheran Social Services 2920 Cassia St, Boise 83705 208-509-2431

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Region IV 208-334-0808

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI – Boise) PO Box 9492, Boise 85707 208-801-1609

Saint Alphonsus Behavioral Outpatient Counseling (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

131 N Allumbaugh St, Boise 83704 208-302-0900

Tidwell Social Services

7285 Franklin Rd, Boise 83709 208-853-5095

MOBILE PRIMARY CARE

Idaho Outreach Medicine (ad on page 49)

Phone: 208-515-3743

Text: 208-515-3743

MOBILE WOUND CARE

Restoration Mobile Wound Care (ad on page 102)

9196 W Emerald St, Ste 140 Boise 83704 208-608-5378

Southern Idaho Wound Care (ad on page 103) 208-801-9606

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

101 Mobility (ad on page 28)

905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642 208-922-7209

Access Vans 2860 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642 208-385-7647

Continued on page 62

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

continued from page 61

Hands of Hope Northwest

1201 S Powerline Rd, Nampa 83686

208-461-1473

LINC (Living Independence Network Corporation)

1878 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-336-3335

Mobility Plus (ad on page 61)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704 208-617-5200

Next Day Access (ad on page 45)

6409 W Contractor St, Ste 104 Boise 83709 208-626-6190

Norco Medical

– 400 W Main St, Boise 83702 208-344-0299

– 1303 S Silverstone Way, Meridian 83642 208-898-0202

– 1405 American Legion Blvd, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-1177

– 150 Shannon Dr, Nampa 83687 208-467-3070

Valley Medical (Medway Medical)

208-955-7491

MORTGAGES

C2 Financial (ad on page 83)

Karen Keyser- Senior Mortgage Advisor 760-803-2075

MUSEUMS

Alive After Five

(Each Wed Grove Plaza Live Music & Art)

816 W Bannock St, Ste 310, Boise 83702 208-385-7300

Art in the Park – Boise Art Museum (Fri-Sun the weekend after Labor Day in Sept)

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 1110 S Capitol Blvd, Boise 83706 208-426-1230

First Thursday (Gallery Stroll First Thurs of the month) Downtown Boise, Boise 83702 208-385-7300

Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial 770 S 8th St, Boise 83702 208-608-7600

Idaho Black History Museum

508 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702 208-789-2164

Idaho Museum of Military History 4692 W Harvard 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 Museum

201 Municipal Way, Nampa 83687 208-465-6446

NEUROPATHY TREATMENT

Restoration Healthcare (ad on page 63)

3320 Milwaukee St, Stes 100 & 110, Boise 83704 208-296-5857

NON-PROFIT

Angel Wings Network (Cancer Support) 208-414-9464

Mended Hearts of Boise Chapter 380 [of a national organization called The Mended Hearts, Inc] 208-706-7056

Wish Granters

5208 W Irving St, Ste A, Boise 83706 208-377-9029

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES

Doctor’s Hospice Pastor Chad Estes, Mobile Notary Public (ad on pages 135) 208-985-2260

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES

continued from page 63

Metro Community Services

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605

208-459-0063

OXYGEN

Apria Healthcare

11880 W President Dr, Ste E, Boise 83713

208-322-2372

Norco Medical

– 400 W Main, Boise 83702

208-344-0299

– 1303 S Silverstone Way, Meridian 83642 208-898-0202

– 1405 American Legion Blvd, Mountain Home 83647 208-587-1177

–

150 Shannon Dr, Nampa 83687 208-467-3070

Valley Medical (Medway Medical)

208-955-7491

PALLIATIVE CARE

OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Doctor’s Hospice of Idaho

(ad on page 135)

1552 N Crestmont Dr Suite E, Meridian 83642 208-985-2260

Saint Alphonsus Medical

Group Palliative Consult Clinic

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

208-302-5480

– Boise

5966 W Curtisian Ave, Boise 83704

– Nampa 4400 E Flamingo, Nampa 83687

St. Luke’s Palliative Care

Clinics - Outpatient (ad on pages IFC, 135, 143)

–

St. Luke’s Clinic-Palliative and Supportive Care: Boise

600 N. Robbins Road, Suite 100 (entrance 2), Boise 83702 208-381-1615

– St. Luke’s Clinic-Palliative and Supportive Care: Meridian 360 E. Montvue Drive, Suite 200 Meridian 83642 208-381-1615

St. Luke’s Palliative Care

Clinics - Inpatient (ad on pages IFC, 135, 143)

– St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center 190 E. Bannock St., Boise 83712

– St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center

520 S. Eagle Rd, Meridian 83642

–

St. Luke’s Nampa Medical Center 9850 W. St. Luke’s Dr., Nampa 83687

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES (HOUSECLEANING)

Dream Clean (ad on page 48) (Additional 20% off for Seniors) 208-562-9012 hello@dreamcleanidaho.com

PET CARE & SERVICES

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

Continued on page 65

PET CARE & SERVICES

continued from page 64

Metro Community Services

– Pet Food Assistance Program

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

PAL - Pet Adoption League of Gem County 208-365-1359

1526 N. Washington Ave, Emmett 83617 petadoptionleagueofgc.com

PHARMACEUTICAL PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

AARP Prescription Discount Program

877-422-7718

Benefits CheckUp

800-794-6559

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.

Glaxo Smith Kline Prescription Assistance

888-825-5249

Lily Patient Assistance Program

800-545-6962

Medical Prescription Discount Card Rx Benefits

800-377-1614

Medicare Prescription Drug Card

800-633-4227

Merck Patient Assistance Program

800-727-5400

Metro Community Services 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

Mountain Care Pharmacy 208-287-4667

Novartis Medicare Drug Plan Assistance Line

888-669-6682

Partnership for Prescription Assist 888-477-2669

Pfizer Pfriends 866-706-2400

Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged & Disabled (PAAD) 800-792-9745

Rx PhRMA

800-377-1614

St. Vincent de Paul Prescription Program 3217 W Overland Rd, Boise 83705 208-344-9737

Universal Prescription Discount Service 800-556-0669

PHARMACY

Mountain Care Pharmacy 208-287-4667

PHYSICAL THERAPY / REHABILITATION

(ad on page 81) 711 N. Curtis Rd. Boise, ID 83706 208-605-3000

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Heart Care (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Baker City, 3175 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 ...........

– Boise (Moreau Bldg), 6140 Curtisian Ave #200, Boise 83704 .......

– Caldwell, 1906 Fairview Ave, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605 ...............

– Eagle, 323 E Riverside, Ste 224, Eagle 83616 .

– Fruitland, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 102, Fruitland 83619 ...............

– Meridian, 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste 205, Meridian 83642 .............

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 300, Nampa 83687 ............

– Ontario, 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 2200, Ontario 97914 .

– Weiser, 645 E 5th St, Weiser 83672. . . .

St. Luke’s Cardiology Associates (ad

Boise, 300 E Jefferson St, Ste 101, Boise 83712

Caldwell, 315 E Elm, Ste 350, Caldwell 83608 ...................

Meridian, 3525 E Louise Dr, Ste 400, Meridian 83642. .

Nampa, 215 E Hawaii, Nampa 83687 ..........................

– Twin Falls, 775 Pole Line Rd W, Ste 112, Twin Falls 83301

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Diabetes Care & Education

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Baker City (Nutritional Counseling Only) 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 .

541-524-7880 – Boise, 901 N Curtis Rd, Ste 501, Boise 83706 ................... 208-302-0600

– Caldwell, 1906 Fairview, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605 .

208-302-0600 – Meridian, 3250 W Cherry Ln, Meridian 83642 208-302-0600 – Nampa, 1510 12th Avenue Rd, Ste 200, Nampa 83686 208-302-0600

– Ontario (Nutritional Counseling Only) 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, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Boise, 6094 W Emerald St, Boise 83706 . .

208-302-1000

– Nampa, 4400 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 200, Nampa 83687 ............ 208-302-1000

– Ontario, 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 1200, Ontario, OR 97914 .......... 541-881-7451

FAMILY PRACTICE

BAKER CITY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Baker City Clinic, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 . . . . . . 541-524-8000

325 W Idaho St, Boise 83712 .................................

6565 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 .

– 777 N Raymond St, Boise 83704 ..............................

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Bown Crossing, 2141 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706 ............

Emerald, 6051 Emerald St, Boise 83704 .

Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

EAGLE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – West Chinden, 3217 W Bavaria St, Eagle 83616.

Luke’s Internal Medicine (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) – 3101 E State St, Ste 2120, Eagle 83616 ........................

– 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 3102, Eagle 83642

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Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

MIDDLETON

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

NAMPA

Full Circle Health

– 9850 W St. Luke’s Dr, Ste 329, Nampa 83687 ...................

– 215 E Hawaii Ave, Ste 140, Nampa 83686 ......................

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – 12th Avenue, 1510 12th Avenue Rd, Ste 200, Nampa 83686 .......

– Karcher, 11035 W Karcher Rd, Nampa 83651 ...................

– Garrity Campus Clinic, 1150 N Sister Catherine Wy, Nampa 83687 .

Terry Reily Health Clinics, 223 16th Ave N, Nampa 83687 ...........

STAR

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Family Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Star, 10717 W State St, Star 83669 .

GERIATRICS

Full Circle Health

2275 S Eagle Rd, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-514-2520

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Geriatrics (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Boise, 5966 W Curtisian Ave, Boise 83704 ...................... 208-302-5470

– Eagle, 323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 224, Eagle 83616 ................. 208-302-6000

– Nampa, 1510 12th Avenue Rd, Ste 200, Nampa 83686 ........... 208-302-6000

GYNECOLOGY

BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Women’s Specialty Clinic (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 900 N Liberty St, Ste 101, Boise 83706 .......................... 208-302-2200

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Gynecology (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Liberty, 1072 N Liberty, Ste 100, Boise 83704

NAMPA

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 4424 E Flamingo, Ste 200, Nampa 83687.

Cherry Heights at Home (ad on 96 Insert)

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – House Call Providers (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

Lake Hazel, 10583 W

NEUROLOGY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Neurology (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Boise, 1072 N Liberty St, Ste 303, Boise 83704 .

– Fruitland, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 102, Fruitland 83619 .............

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 250, Nampa 83687 ............

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Neurosurgery (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Mulvaney Neurosurgery, 1072 Liberty St, Ste 200, Boise 83704 . .

– Dr. Zimmerman, 901 N Curtis Rd, Ste 503, Boise 83706 ...........

St. Luke’s Neurology Clinic (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) – Boise, 125 E Idaho St, Ste 300, Boise 83712 ....................

Saint Alphonsus Baker City – Oncology (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814

Saint Alphonsus Gynecology Oncology Baker City (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – 3175 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83706 .

Saint Alphonsus Gynecology Oncology (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – 900 N Liberty St, Ste 101, Boise, ID 83704 208-302-2200

Saint Alphonsus Caldwell – Gynecologic Oncology (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – 1906 W Fairview Ave, Ste 200, Nampa, ID 83687

Continued on next page

NAMPA

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute Nampa (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – 4400 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 130, Nampa, ID 83687 ................ 208-361-3131

Saint Alphonsus Gynecology Oncology Nampa (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 200, Nampa, ID 83687 ................ 208-302-2200

ONTARIO

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 3200, Ontario, OR 97914 . .

ORTHOPEDICS

Saint Alphonsus – Coughlin Foot & Ankle Clinic (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Boise, 1075 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 . .

– Caldwell, 1906 Fairview Ave, Ste

, 910 NW 16th St., Ste. 102, Fruitland 83619 ............

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 110, Nampa 83687 ............

Saint Alphonsus Orthopedis & Sports Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Boise, 6165 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 ........................ 208-302-3500

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Emerald Orthopedic Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Boise, 6051 Emerald St, Boise 83704 .......................... 208-302-5150

Saint Alphonsus Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Baker City, 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR, 97814 .......... 541-524-8000 – Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo, Ste 110, Nampa 83687 . . .

208-302-3200

Saint Alphonsus Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 910 NW 16th St, Ste 205, Fruitland, ID 83619 .................... 208-452-8100

St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

190 E. Bannock St., Boise, ID 83712

St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

520 S. Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83642

St. Luke’s Nampa Medical Center (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

9850 W. St. Luke’s Dr., Nampa, ID 83687

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PODIATRY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Coughlin Foot & Ankle (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Boise, 1075 N Curtis Rd, Ste 300, Boise 83706 ..................

– Caldwell, 315 E Elm St, Ste 200, Caldwell 83605 .

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 110, Nampa 83687 ............

– Ontario, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 102, Fruitland 83619 ............... 208-452-8150 St. Luke’s Podiatry Clinic (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) – Boise, 1907 S Broadway Ave, Ste 205, 83702 ...................

Meridian, 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1243, 83642 .

SLEEP CENTERS & PULMONARY MEDICINE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Pulmonary Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

Boise, 1075 N Curtis Rd, Ste 200, Boise 83706 ..................

Nampa, 4400 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 200, Nampa 83687

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Sleep Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

SPINE & JOINT CARE

Saint Alphonsus Acute Spine Clinic (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Boise, 1055 N Curtis Rd. South Tower, 6th Fl Boise 83706 .........

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 310, Nampa 83687 ............ 208-302-3760

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Comprehensive Pain & Spine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Boise, 1055 N Curtis Rd, South Tower, 6th Fl, Boise 83706 ........ 208-302-3700

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 310, Nampa, ID 83687 ......... 208-302-3760

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Spine Surgery (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Nampa, 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 110, Nampa, ID 83687 ......... 208-302-3200

St. Luke’s Center for Spine Wellness (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 703 Americana Blvd, Ste 130, Boise 83702 .......................

SURGERY

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Colorectal & General Surgery (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Boise, 1072 N Liberty St, Ste 201, Boise 83704 .

– Caldwell, 1906 Fairview Ave, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605 ............

– Nampa Colorectal & General Surgery, 4400

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Comprehensive Breast Surgery (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Boise, 900 N Liberty St, Ste 101, Boise 83704 ...................

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – General Surgery (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Boise, 1072 N Liberty St, Ste 300, Boise 83704 .................

– Nampa, 4400 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 200, Nampa 83687 ............

– Ontario, 1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 3201, Ontario, OR 97914

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Boise, 1072 N Liberty St, Ste 201, Boise 83704 ................. 208-302-2300 – Nampa, 4400 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 200, Nampa 83687 ............

– Caldwell, 1906 Fairview Ave, Ste 430, Caldwell 83605 ............

Continued on next page

SURGERY continued

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

900 N Liberty St, Ste 101, Boise 83704 ..........................

TRAVEL MEDICINE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Travel Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – International Clinic, 6533 W Emerald St, Boise 83704 .............

St. Luke’s Travel Medicine and Immunization Clinic (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1239, Meridian 83642. .

URGENT CARE BOISE

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Emerald, 6051 Emerald St, Boise 83704

– Lake Hazel, 10583 W Lake Hazel Rd, Boise 83709 ...............

St. Luke’s Urgent Care (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 701 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706 . .

FRUITLAND

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) – Fruitland Health Plaza, 910 NW 16th St, Ste 101, Fruitland 83619 .... 208-452-8050

MERIDIAN

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Urgent Care (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

Meridian Health Plaza, 3025 W Cherry Ln, Ste A, Meridian 83642 . . . . . 208-302-6450 Ten Mile Urgent Care, 867 S Vanguard Way, Meridian, ID 83642 . . .

208-302-7950

Saint

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

PHYSICIAN HOUSE CALLS

Idaho Outreach Medicine

(ad on page 49)

Phone: 208-515-3743

Text: 208-515-3743

Treasure Valley House Calls 208-577-8672

PRE-MADE MEALS

Simple Bites Pre-made Meals

(ad on page 57)

143 NW 13th Pl, Ste 120, Meridian 83642 208-893-5556

PROBATE

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group (ad on pages 31, 64 INS) 208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Donna Schuyler Law

(ad on page 27)

750 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83712 208-344-1947

McCool Law, PLLC

(ad on page 26)

1015 W Hays St, Ste 208, Boise 83702 208-963-8100

Senior Edge Legal

(ad on page 28)

1009 W Fort St, Boise 83702 208-344-0375

RAMPS & CHAIR LIFTS

101 Mobility (ad on page 28)

905 S Industry Wy, Meridian 83642 208-922-7209

Mobility Plus (ad on page 61)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704 208-617-5200

Next Day Access (ad on page 45)

6409 W Contractor St Ste 104, Boise 83709 208-626-6190

Safety For Seniors-Accessibility Solutions of Idaho (ad on page 43) 208-859-3511

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Coldwell Banker Tomlinson –Heather Rivera (ad on page 79) 208-724-0926

REFERRALS FOR SENIOR HOUSING

Boise Care Connections (ad on page 51) 208-917-3776 www.boisecareconnections.com

Care Patrol (ad on page 52) 208-944-7770

Eden Senior Care (ad on page 53) 208-586-1478

Grannie on the Move (ad on the Cover, 145) 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-820-4200

REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND

HOSPITALS

Please refer to the Skilled Nursing Comparison Grid on pages 188-190 for a complete overview of all rehabs available and the services they provide.

Mended Hearts of Boise

Chapter 380 [of a national organization called The Mended Hearts, Inc] 208-706-7056

Saint Alphonsus Regional

Rehabilitation Hospital – An Affiliate of Encompass Health

(ad on page 81)

711 N. Curtis Rd. Boise, ID 83706 208-605-3000

REHABILITATION SERVICES

BOISE

Mended Hearts of Boise

Chapter 380 [of a national organization called The Mended Hearts, Inc] 208-706-7056

Saint Alphonsus Regional

Rehabilitation Hospital - An Affiliate of Encompass Health

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

711 N. Curtis Rd. Boise, ID 83706 208-605-3000

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– 901 N Curtis Rd, Ste 204, Boise 83706 208-367-3315

– 717 N Liberty St, Boise 83702 208-367-8989

– 5959 N Discovery Pl, Boise 83713 208-378-0256

– 1050 State St, Boise 83702 208-424-8175

– Bown Crossing 2141 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 83706 208-302-9850

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702 208-385-3440

– Americana 703 Americana Blvd, Ste 130, Boise 83702 208-706-7530

– Boise 1109 W Myrtle Plaza 1, Ste 220, Boise 83702 208-385-3720

– East Boise 2475 Apple St, Ste 200, Boise 83706 208-385-3400

– West Boise 2999 N Lakeharbor Ln, Ste 120, Boise 83703 208-385-3415

EAGLE

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS) (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 323 E Riverside Dr, Ste 124, Eagle 83616 208-367-5400

Continued on page 84

Do You Have a GOLDEN TICKET?

Retire Smarter, Live Better; A Surprising “Tool” You May Have Overlooked!

You’ve worked hard, raised families, built careers—and now it’s your time. Retirement! But here’s the question: Are you making the most of ALL your retirement tools?

Most retirees think they’ve covered the essentials: Pensions, Savings, Social Security. But there’s one strategy that many overlook—not because it’s risky, but because it’s grossly misunderstood.

Let’s talk about the “Modern-Day” Reverse Mortgage—or what I like to call, “Retirement’s Best-Kept Secret!”

This isn’t the 1980’s, it’s 2025! This isn’t your grandma’s reverse mortgage. It’s not some “last resort” loan, and it’s definitely NOT a scam! It’s a smart, government-insured financial option, without giving up ownership or control. It’s designed for homeowners aged 62 and older, who believe in sound, savvy, investment strategies. And in 2025, it’s more powerful than ever!

Ask yourself:

n Are your savings and investments truly enough to last 20–30 years?

n Is your investment portfolio protected from market downturns?

n Do you have a plan to “age in place”—safely, securely and comfortably?

n What does your income tax strategy look like? Are you paying more than necessary?

A Reverse Mortgage can answer all of those questions—with security, growth, flexibility and peace of mind. What can it do for you?

n Eliminate your required monthly mortgage payment.

n Buy that new retirement home and have no required mortgage payment.

n Provide income tax-free cash, you can use however you wish.

n Stretch those retirement dollars! Supplement income during down markets.

n Reduce or mitigate taxable income.

n Help delay Social Security or reduce excessive withdrawals from retirement accounts.

n Free up funds for travel, LegacyGifting, long-term care—or simply, breathing room

You’ve planned for retirement—but now it’s time to live it well! That’s where the Reverse Mortgage can shine. It’s

not about taking on new debt—it’s about unlocking the equity (cash) in the home you’ve spent a lifetime building. As a retiree, you have saved up money in various types of accounts, if you own your home, you have saved cash assets there too. Using ALL of your cash assets, strategically, opens a door of more options and more money!

YES, YOU REALLY CAN HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO!

Worried about leaving a legacy? You can still pass on your home or remaining equity—often more than you think—with proper planning. So why not learn the TRUTH instead of relying on outdated hearsay and rumors?

WONDERING IF THIS IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?

That’s normal. Most people’s first reaction to a Reverse Mortgage is skepticism—until they learn the REAL FACTS, not the myths.

Yes, you keep the title to your home. Yes, the loan is federally regulated and insured. And no, you don’t owe more than the value of your home when it’s sold (thanks to built-in protections).

In fact, the biggest regret I hear from clients is: “I wish I had done this sooner.”

Want to know the facts? I’ll walk you through the 12 TRUTHS about Reverse Mortgages—so you can decide for yourself, if this strategy fits into your retirement plan.

What is the real “Golden Ticket” in retirement? It’s options! You may already be holding the Golden Ticket— you just haven’t cashed it in yet.

PAGE DO YOU HAVE A GOLDEN TICKET?

REHABILITATION SERVICES

continued from page 80

TM St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

3101 E State St, Ste 2108, Eagle 83616 208-385-3480

McCALL

St. Luke’s / Elks Therapy

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 1010 State St, McCall 83638 208-634-5909

MERIDIAN

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– 3025 Cherry Ln, Ste D, Meridian 83642 208-367-8593

– 3875 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83686 208-367-4470

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 520 S Eagle Rd, Ste 1225, Meridian 83642 208-385-3560

NAMPA

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

131 Constitution Way, Nampa 83686 208-205-0160

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 on pages 142-190 or the non-medical home care grid on pages 108-122 for in-home care.

Alzheimer’s Idaho, Inc 208-914-4719

Metro Community Services 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

REVERSE MORTGAGES

C2 Financial (ad on page 83) Karen Keyser- Senior Mortgage Advisor 760-803-2075

RIDES

Angel Wings Network (cancer support only) 208-414-9464

Viking Transportation (ad on page 94) 208-488-9946

SENIOR HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCES

Boise Care Connections (ad on page 51) 208-917-3776 www.boisecareconnections.com Care Patrol (ad on page 52) 208-944-7770

Eden Senior Care (ad on page 53) 208-586-1478

Grannie on the Move (ad on the Cover, 145)

3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-820-4200

SENIOR CENTERS

Boise Basin Senior Center PO Box 393, Idaho City 83631 208-392-4918

Boise River Senior Center

350 N Pine Featherville Rd, Pine 83647 208-653-2595

Caldwell Senior Center

1009 Everett St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0132

Center at The Park 1920 Records Way, Meridian 83642 208-888-5555

Dick Eardley Senior Center 690 Robbins Rd, Boise 83702 208-608-7580

Eagle Senior Center

312 E State St, Eagle 83616 208-939-0475

Garden Valley Senior Center

261 S Middlefork Rd, Garden Valley 83622 208-462-3943

Gem County Senior Center 719 S Johns Ave, Emmett 83617 208-365-4343

DICK EARDLEY SENIOR CENTER

690 Robbins Road, Boise Call us at 208-608-7580 to learn more about our classes, events and offerings.

SENIOR CENTERS

continued from page 85

Homedale Senior Center

224 W Idaho Ave, Homedale 83628 208-337-3020

Kuna Senior Center

229 Avenue B, Kuna 83634 208-922-9714

Melba Valley Senior Center 115 Base Line Rd, Melba 83641 208-495-2168

Meridian Senior Center

1920 N Records Wy, 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

New Plymouth Senior Center

126 N Plymouth Av, New Plymouth 83655 208-278-5320

Parma Senior Center 410 N 8th St, Parma 83660 208-722-5421

Payette Senior Center

137 N Main St, Payette 83661 208-642-4223

Rimrock Senior Center

525 N Main St, Grandview 83624 208-834-2922

Senior Citizens Center of Mountain Home

1000 N 3rd E, Mtn Home 83647 208-587-4562

Star Senior Center 60 S Main St, Star 83669 208-286-7943

Three Island Senior Center 492 E Cleveland Ave, Glenns Ferry 83623 208-366-2051

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

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

NATIONAL AARP

(Get your local chapter info) 888-687-2277

Alcoholics Anonymous 212-870-3400

Alzheimer’s Association (ad on pages 87, 101) 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 800-242-8721

Continued on page 88

SUPPORT GROUPS continued from page 86

Amputee Coalition of America

888-267-5669

Arthritis Foundation

800-283-7800

Benefits CheckUp

800-794-6559

Easter Seals Society

800-221-6827

Eldercare Locator Nationwide

800-677-1116

Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho

208-344-4340

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-4372

Idaho Caregivers Alliance

208-426-5899

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

888-557-7177

Lupus Foundation of America

202-349-1155

National Council on Aging

800-424-9046

National Family Caregivers Association

707-539-2364

National Kidney Foundation

800-622-9010

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

800-344-4867

National Odd Shoe Exchange (NOSE)

480-892-3484

National Osteoporosis Foundation

800-231-4222

National Parkinson’s Foundation 800-473-4636

United Ostomy Association 800-826-0826

LOCAL AARP

250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702 208-855-4038

Adult Day Services of Boise – CPI Rise 208-376-4999

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho (ad on pages 87, 101) 800-272-3900

American Heart Association of Boise 801-702-4420

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

American Parkinson’s Association of Idaho 208-407-6645

American Red Cross of Idaho 5380 W Franklin Rd, Boise 83705 208-947-4357

Elderly Opportunity Agency 208-365-4461

Foster Grandparent Program of the Treasure Valley (ad on pages 89, 99)

1607 W Jefferson St, Boise 83702 208-947-4282

Idaho Care Line 211

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SUPPORT GROUPS

continued from page 88

Idaho Commission on Aging 208-334-3833

Idaho Healthcare Association IHCA 208-343-9735

Kidney Foundation 800-622-9010

Living Independent Network 208-336-3335

Metro Community Service 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

– Prescription Assistance Program 208-459-1334

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

– Local 1249 S Vinnell Way, Ste 101, Boise 83709 855 377-9316

STAFFING AGENCIES

A Better Solution in Home Care (ad on page 109) 208-285-2353

Red Fox Home Care (ad on page 109)

1755 N Westgate Dr, Ste 220, Boise 83704 208-995-5006

STAIR LIFTS

101 Mobility (ad on page 28)

905 S. Industry Wy., Meridian 83642 208-922-7209

Safety For Seniors-Accessibility Solutions of Idaho (ad on page 43) 208-859-3511

SUPPORT GROUPS

To list your support group, please call 208-922-6317 or email Heather@seniorsbluebook.com. You may also post your events and meetings at our website, www.seniorsbluebook. com/local/idaho-boise

Al-Anon 208-344-1661

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 208-344-6611

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho (ad on pages 87, 101) PO Box 4746, Boise 83704 800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Idaho, Inc 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

800-227-2345

Better Breather’s Club (2nd Wed of the month) 3525 E Louise Dr, 5th Fl, Meridian 83642 208-706-2281

Call St. Luke’s

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 190 E Bannock St, Boise 83712 208-381-9000

Depression Support Group 208-329-6663 x102

Doctor’s Hospice of Idaho 1552 N Crestmont, Ste B, Meridian 83642

208-985-2260

Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org

Idaho Caregivers Alliance 208-426-5899

Legacy Corps – Support for Caregivers - Aging Strong Program (ad on pages 89,99)

(Honey Goodman-Director) 208-947-4282

Living Through Cancer

St. Luke’s MSTI

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

100 E Idaho St, Ste 100, Boise 208-381-2711

Mended Hearts of Boise Chapter 380 [of a national organization called The Mended Hearts, Inc] 208-706-7056

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 – Boise) PO Box 9492, Boise 83707 208-801-1609

Powerful Tools For Caregivers

Aging Strong Program (ad on pages 89, 99) (Honey Goodman-Director) 208-947-4282

Saint Alphonsus Community Services (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover) 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 208-367-4759

St. Luke’s Community Resources

(ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 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 732-577-8899

TAX CREDITS AND REBATES

AARP Tax Aide 208-855-4038

Idaho State Tax Commission 11321 W Chinden Blvd, Boise 83714 208-334-7660

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

TECHNOLOGY

ASSISTANCE/ HACKER PREVENTION

Help My Computer (ad on page 92) 208-570-3730

TELEPHONE ASSURANCE

Metro Community Services – ECHO 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-1334

Senior Solutions ECHO

Telephone Reassurance 3010 W State St, Ste 120, Boise 83703 208-459-0063

THEATER PERFORMING ARTS

Ballet Idaho 501 S 8th St, Boise 83702 208-343-0556

Boise Contemporary Theater 854 Fulton St, 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 208-831-0829

Idaho Dance Theater PO Box 6635, Boise 83707 208-331-9592

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

Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St, Boise 83702 208-343-8883 x200

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

Nampa Civic Center (ad on page 93) 311 3rd St S, Nampa 83651 205-468-5500

Continued on page 94

THEATER

continued from page 92

Opera Idaho

515 S 9th St, Boise 83702 208-345-3531

Stage Coach Theatre

4802 Emerald St, Boise 83706 208-342-2000

The College of Idaho Center for Performing Arts 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell 83605 208-459-5783

TRANSITION SERVICES

Boise Care Connections (ad on page 51) 208-917-3776

Care Patrol (ad on page 52) 208-944-7770

Eden Senior Care (ad on page 53) 208-586-1478

Grannie on the Move (ad on the Cover, 145) 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642 208-820-4200

TRANSPORTATION

Access Paratransit / Valley Ride 208-345-7433

Access Vans 2860 E Fairview Ave, Meridian 83642 208-385-7647

ACHD Commuteride

3775 N Adams St, Garden City 83714

208-345-7665

Ada County Paramedics

370 Benjamin Ln, Boise 83704

208-287-2962

Angel Wings Network (cancer support only) 208-414-9464

El-Ada Community Action

Agency – Bus Pass Program

2250 S Vista Ave, Boise 83705

208-345-2820

Medicaid Transportation

800-296-0509

Metro Community Services –Weatherization, Human Services & Transportation

4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

Ride Line

208-345-7433

Treasure Valley Transit 1136 W Finch Dr, Nampa 83651 208-463-9111

Valley Ride Bus Service (Valley Regional Transit)

700 NE 2nd St, Meridian 83642 208-345-7433

Viking Transportation (ad on page 94)

208-488-9946

Yellow Cab

1350 S Five Mile Rd, Boise 83709 208-333-0333

VETERAN SERVICES

Boise Vet Center 2424 Bank Dr, Ste 100, Boise 83705

208-342-3612

Debt Management

800-827-0648

Education Benefits

888-442-4551

Health Benefits

877-222-8387

Health Eligibility Center 800-929-8387

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery 10100 N Horseshoe Bend Rd, Boise 83714

208-780-1340

Idaho State Veterans Home

320 N Collins Rd, Boise 83702 208-780-1600

Idaho Division of Veterans Services 208-780-1300

Life Insurance (Veterans)

800-669-8477

Office of Veterans Advocacy

444 W Fort St, Ste 140, Boise 83702 208-780-1380

Seniors Helping SeniorsTreasure Valley (ad on page 29)

208-213-1213

VA Benefits

800-827-1000

Veteran’s Administration Hospital

500 W Fort St, Boise 83702 208-422-1000

Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255

VISION RESOURCES

Ada County Blind & Handicapped Library Services

208-334-2150

American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666

American Foundation of the Blind 800-232-5463

Braille Institute

800-272-4553

Choice Magazine Listening 888-724-6423

Elks Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired 208-334-3220

Foundation Fighting Blindness 800-683-5555

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Talking Book Service (TBS)

325 W State St, Boise 83702 208-334-2150 / 800-458-3271

Idaho Commission for the Blind 341 W Washington St, Boise 83702 208-334-3220

Prevent Blindness America

800-221-3004

Video Eye

9465 W Emerald, Boise 83704 208-323-9577

Vision Council of America

866-826-0290

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Many area hospices and hospitals offer volunteer programs. Please see the Hospice and Hospital Sections for more information.

AARP

250 S 5th St, Ste 800, Boise 83702 208-855-4038

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho (ad on pages 87, 101) PO Box 4746, Boise 83704 800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Idaho, Inc 208-914-4719

Angel Wings Network (cancer support only) 208-414-9464

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 208-639-3170

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

Foster Grandparent Program

Aging Strong – “Volunteer

Village” (ad on page 89, 99) (Honey Goodman - Director) 208-947-4282

Hands of Hope Northwest Inc. 1201 S Powerline Rd, Nampa, 83686 208-461-1473 www.handsofhopenw.org

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

continued from page 96

Idaho Care Line

211

Idaho Humane Society

4775 W Dorman St, Boise 83705 208-342-3508

Legacy Corps

1607 W Jefferson, Boise 83702 208-947-4282

Mended Hearts of Boise Chapter 380 [of a national organization called The Mended Hearts, Inc] 208-706-7056

Metro Community Services

Adopt a Senior 208-459-0063

The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Volunteer Svcs 2201 W Caesar Chavez Way, Boise 83725 208-426-1609

Saint Alphonsus Volunteer Services

(ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Boise

1512 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706 208-367-2112

– Nampa

4300 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa 83687 208-205-1000

– Ontario

351 SW 9th St, Ontario, OR 97914 541-881-7010

Sr Medicare Patrol SMP Volunteers

208-898-7060

St. Luke’s / Elks Hearing and Balance Center Hospital (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

510 N 2nd St, Ste 201, Boise 83702 208-489-4444

St. Luke’s Volunteer Services (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137)

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

Valley Regional Transit (Volunteer Drivers)

700 NE 2nd St, Ste 100, Meridian 83642 208-345-7433

VoLearn-teer Through Boise Parks & Recreation

208-608-7600

Volunteer Services VISTA

Idaho Food Bank 3630 E Commercial Crt, Meridian 83642 208-336-9643

Zoo Boise 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise 83702 208-608-7760

WEATHERIZATION SERVICES

Metro Community Service

Weatherization Services 4307 Skyway St, Caldwell 83605 208-459-0063

Idaho Power idahopower.com/weatherizationsolutions 800-488-6151

WEIGHT LOSS

Cherry Heights Family Clinic (ad on page 19, 96 INS, 100, IBC) 208-650-4888

The Power of Purpose: Why Giving Back Matters at Every Age

As we grow older, the definition of a meaningful life evolves but the desire to contribute, connect, and feel valued remains constant. In fact, countless studies confirm what many older adults already know through plain common sense: staying engaged in our communities isn’t just good for the soul, it’s good for our health.

According to Psychology Today, research shows that older adults who volunteer tend to report lower levels of depression, improved cognitive function, and even reduced risk of chronic diseases. On average, older volunteers are 20 to 60% less likely to die over any given year than people who aren’t engaged in their community. In other words, giving back helps us to age stronger, with greater vitality and resilience. Volunteering also reinforces something deeper: a sense of belonging. When we connect through service, we affirm our place in the

community. We become part of something larger than ourselves. And we remind others – especially the next generation – of the wisdom and strength that come with age. Volunteering, mentoring, and acts of service are more than “nice things to do.” They are powerful tools for fighting isolation, building new friendships, and rediscovering a sense of purpose. Whether it’s reading with a child, supporting a family caregiver, or simply being present for someone who is lonely, these contributions have ripple effects in communities, many of which reflect back to the volunteer. Having a reason to get up in the morning and knowing that someone is counting on you is key to a longer, healthier life filled with meaning and connection.

Everyone has something to give. Experience. Patience. Time. Perspective. In giving, we receive so much more. We rediscover joy and inspire hope. We prove that it’s never

Volunteering, mentoring, and acts of service are more than “nice things to do.” They are powerful tools for fighting isolation, building new friendships, and rediscovering a sense of purpose.

too late to make a difference.

An Aging Strong volunteer recently stated, “I served for three years in the Army, I retired from a family business, and I found myself with a fair amount of time that I wanted to fill with meaningful events. I signed up to volunteer. I have now been doing this for four years and I have no end date in sight.” This quote reflects a powerful truth: while there are countless ways to fill our time, choosing to spend it

in service to others often leads to a deeper sense of purpose and lasting connection to the world around us.

In the end, the question isn’t whether we can still contribute as we age. It’s how much brighter our communities become when we do.

Editor’s Note: Article written by Honey Goodman, Aging Strong Program Director a program of Jannus, Inc.

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ the-science-of-kindness/201905/why-do-volunteers-livelonger

WELLNESS

Cherry Heights Family Clinic (ad on pages 19, 96 INS, 100, Inside Back Cover)

1560 N Crestmont Dr. Meridian 83642 208-650-4888

WHEELCHAIR & ACCESSIBILITY

RAMPS / LIFTS

Mobility Plus (ad on page 61)

339 N Milwaukee St, Boise 83704 208-617-5200

Next Day Access (ad on page 45)

6409 W Contractor St Ste 104, Boise 83709 208-626-6190

TruBlue Home Service Ally (ad on page 44)

208-800-8441

lbancroft@trublueally.com

WILLS & TRUSTS

Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group (ad on pages 31, 64 INS) 208-639-7799

– 420 W Main St, Ste 305, Boise 83702

– 3587 E Overland Rd, Meridian 83642

Donna Schuyler Law (ad on page 27)

750 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83712 208-344-1947

McCool Law, PLLC (ad on page 26)

1015 W Hays St, Ste 208, Boise 83702 208-963-8100

Senior Edge Legal (ad on page 28)

1009 W Fort St, Boise 83702 208-344-0375

At Cherry Heights Family Clinic, we prioritize your well-being and provide a holistic approach to healthcare. Our experienced and compassionate team is dedicated to delivering personalized and top-notch medical services for individuals and families. Discover the difference of a clinic that truly cares about your health and happiness.

WOUND CARE

Idaho Home Health & Hospice

(ad on pages 127, 137)

2487 W Navigator Dr, Meridian 83642 208-887-6633

Restoration Mobile

Wound Care (ad on page 102) 9196 W Emerald Street, Suite 140 Boise 83704 208-608-5378

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine (ad on pages 1, 11, 81, Back Cover)

– Boise

1055 N Curtis Rd, S6 Entrance Boise 83706 208-302-0800

– Nampa 4400 E Flamingo Rd, Nampa 83687 208-302-0860

– Ontario

1050 SW 3rd Ave, Ste 1600, Ontario 97914 541-881-2360

Southern Idaho Wound Care (ad on page 103) idahowoundcare.com 208-801-9606

St. Luke’s Elks Wound Center (ad on Inside Front Cover, 129, 137) 208-489-5800

– Boise 600 Robbins Rd, Boise 83702 – Meridian 3277 E Louise Dr, Ste 410, Meridian 83642

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. ~

Home Care: Right Expectations, Right Outcomes. A Guide for Families and Their Loved Ones

The comfort of home care can’t be beat and is an extremely beneficial solution for many individuals and their family’s seeking assistance with aging, physical and or cognitive impairments. Home care is designed to help you thrive in the everyday life you love.

It also offers support and peace of mind for both the client and their family and friends. And when it comes to home care, establishing realistic expectations is crucial for a fulfilling experience.

Having the right expectations of home care companies and their services ensures a positive experience for everyone involved. Here are some areas you should focus on when navigating your search for the right home care agency for you:

1. Home care agencies should be professional and reliable. Company representatives should be punctual, compassionate and prepared to answer all your questions, while tailoring their services to fit your family’s needs.

2. Request an in-home assessment before hiring home care services. An assessment will identify the individual’s needs, including daily activities, mobility, safety and preferences. The assessment will lead to the development of a detailed plan that identifies the client’s needs, the caregiver’s duties and tasks, schedules and

Home care is designed to help you thrive in the everyday life you love.

communication requirements.

3. Recognize that there are limitations. It is important that home care companies do not work beyond their scope of practice as their services are non-medical in nature. They cannot diagnose or make recommendations regarding medical conditions, as well as perform injections or wound care. These services require a licensed nurse or other specialist.

4. Quality Assurance should be a top priority with ongoing monitoring and visits to ensure the care plan is being met and to adjust as needs evolve.

Open and honest communication between you and an established home care company can lead to building a strong foundation for a positive home care experience.

Editor’s Note: Article by Denise Delaney, General ManagerHome Instead Senior Care, KUWT Jones, LLC, Dba Home Instead 707

Buyer’s Guide: 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.

1 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:

n Do you need a companion, or someone who can provide hands-on care (i.e. assisting getting in/out of bath, etc.)

is the patient becoming confused?

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

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

2 INTERVIEW THE AGENCY

n Do you need assistance with cooking and light housework?

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

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

n Is a memory loss diagnosis (i.e. Alzheimer’s, dementia) a factor or

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:

n What levels of care are available? Are you licensed for medical care or only companion care services?

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

n Are all caregivers employees that

are licensed, bonded, and insured? What happens if a worker is injured in my home?

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

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

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

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

n What happens if a caregiver calls out sick or has an emergency? Will you send another caregiver of equal skill and experience?

n 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?

n 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?

3  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:

n 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.

n Remember that you are the customer – 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.

n 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!

Editor’s Note: This useful guide was provided by Caroline Moore, Owner, Brightstar of Boise. Please visit www.brightstarcare.com.

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208-342-1222 A, B, C, E, G, O, P, TF, V, W

208-631-4687 A, B, C, E

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208-230-4112 A, E Domicile Care Group

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208-322-5556 A, B, C, E, G, V, W

208-350-7269 A, B, C, E, G, GD, J, O, P, TF

Homecare Professionals (A Better Life)

Homewatch CareGivers

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Toileting

Dressing

Bathing

Assistance with Eating • Companionship

Medication Reminders • Transfers • Supervision

Light Housekeeping, Cooking, Laundry

Payor SourcesMedicaid/Medicare Coordinated Plans (MMCP) , Private Pay, VA, Long Term Care Insurance

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

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE –

Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.

PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the

prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications.

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, RT) –

Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.

Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.

Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or 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.

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

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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.

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 longterm 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

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Hospice Care Definitions

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.

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.

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. ~

I Wish We Had Called Hospice Sooner

A Caregiver’s Story About Modern-Day Hospice

I used to think hospice meant the end. That calling hospice meant we were giving up. I was scared, and honestly, I just didn’t understand what hospice really was.

But after going through it with my husband, I see things so differently now. And if I could go back, I would have called hospice sooner — no question.

Hospice Helped More Than I Ever Expected

When my husband got sick, everything felt overwhelming. But once hospice stepped in, everything changed. They didn’t just care for him — they cared for us, too.

• Nurses came to the house and kept him comfortable and taught me how to care for him.

• Aides were available to help with bathing and other care needs when I didn’t know how.

• A chaplain visited just to listen and meet us where we were. I did not understand the depths of my spiritual frustrations.

• A social worker helped with paperwork, support, resources and just listened.

It was like we had a whole team backing us up. I wasn’t alone anymore.

Hospice Was About Living, Not Dying Hospice helped us focus on making memories, not just managing symptoms. My husband was at home, surrounded by his family and people who loved and cared for him, he was comfortable, peaceful, and had a say

in what he wanted, and what was most important

We laughed. We cried. We had time. Real, meaningful time.

They Even Took Care of Me

What I didn’t expect was how much the hospice team helped me as the caregiver. I got breaks. I got answers to late-night questions and fears, I got support. And after he passed, they kept checking in — just to make sure I was okay- we were okay.

It wasn’t just medical care. It was human care, and seeing me as a person, with all my flaws and hurt.

I Tell Everyone Now: Don’t Wait

Hospice isn’t about giving up — it’s about getting support when you need it most. If someone you love is facing a serious illness, don’t wait until the very end. Hospice can help sooner than you think.

I wish I had known that earlier and been brave enough to pick up the phone and call them.

Hospice Today is More Than You Might Think

Modern-day hospice is not about giving up — it’s about living well in the time that remains. It’s about being heard, being cared for, and being surrounded by support, however that looks to you. It is different for all of us

Whether a loved one is facing a serious illness, or you simply want to learn more, reach out! Today’s hospice is modern, compassionate, and ready to help when your family needs it most.

Editor’s Note: Ashley Copeland, CEO/Administrator/Owner of Doctors Hospice of Idaho. Contact her at 208-5732580 or via email at acopeland@drshospice.com.

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Reclaiming Death: The Role of an End-of-Life Doula

For generations, public speaking topped the list of our greatest fears. But after COVID-19, death claimed the number one spot. Why? Perhaps it’s because we’ve medicalized death to the point that we no longer recognize it as a natural part of life.

Think back to your grandparents or great-grandparents. How did they face death? Families use to care for loved ones at home. Death was a familiar, even sacred event. Wakes were held in the living room — then called the “parlor” — where neighbors came to pay respects, share stories, and grieve together. It wasn’t hidden or sanitized. It was woven into the fabric of life.

Today, death is often tucked behind hospital curtains and nursing home walls. Unfamiliarity breeds fear.

End-of-life doulas are holistic, non-medical professionals that provide the much-needed time, education and support to those facing the end of life, as well as caring for their loved ones. We are here to help people talk about dying, plan for it, and — most importantly — not fear it. We guide conversations, help clarify wishes and provide presence during the final days.

That’s where the work of an end-of-life doula comes in.

End-of-life doulas provide non-medical support and education to those facing death, as well as to their families. We are here to help people talk about dying, plan for it, and—most importantly—not fear it. We guide conversations, help clarify wishes and provide presence during the final days. Our goal is to bring dignity, meaning, and even beauty back to the dying process.

Our goal is to bring dignity, meaning, and even beauty back to the dying process.

We are in a state of remembering the sacredness of death, which helps to remind each of us about the sacredness of life. It is a profound and inevitable chapter of life. By reclaiming the conversation around death, we learn to live more fully present, connected, and unafraid.

Editor’s Note: For more information about End-of-Life Doulas of Idaho, please contact Christine or Karen at https://eoldoulasid.org 208-965-7213

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 bedroomstyle 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

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(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.

(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.

INDEPENDENT HOUSING

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Apartments and communities for

adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)

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.

MEDICAID

WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transition individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities. Assisted living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care.

PRICE DEPENDENT ON LEVELS OF

CARE – Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence.

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

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 personal board and care homes. Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.

RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM

STAY – Otherwise known as a shortterm stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment.

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.

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. ~

Defining Senior Living Options in the Treasure Valley

By Stacy Gunnerson, CSA, RCA, Owner, Grannie on the Move

With 28+ years in senior care, Stacy has held roles from caregiver to VP of Operations. Inspired by her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s, she founded Grannie on the Move in 2019 to help seniors navigate care. She’s a Certified Senior Advisor, Licensed Administrator, and Real Estate Agent.

One of the most important (and often overwhelming) decisions families face is knowing what to do when a loved one can no longer live safely at home. Whether you’re planning or facing an urgent situation, understanding the different senior living options can help you make an informed and confident choice.

Here’s a breakdown of the main options available in the Treasure Valley area, updated for 2025—including who pays and what to expect.

Independent Living (IL)

Independent Living Communities are ideal for active seniors who want a simplified lifestyle without the responsibilities of homeownership. These communities typically include apartment-style housing or gated patio home neighborhoods and offer:

• Light housekeeping

• Meal plans

• Social activities

• Scheduled transportation

When care is needed: Seniors can hire outside home care for help with tasks like bathing, dressing, or medication reminders. However, if daily care becomes more frequent or

24-hour supervision is necessary then transitioning to Assisted Living is more cost-effective.

Payment: Independent Living is privately paid. Costs in the Treasure Valley vary widely ($2,500–$4,500/ month) based on amenities and services.

Assisted Living (AL or ALF)

Assisted Living is for seniors who need daily support but not full-time medical care. These communities may resemble apartments or smaller, homelike settings. Services include:

• 24/7 staffing (with a nurse overseeing care plans)

• Medication management

• Assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility

• Housekeeping and meals

• Social activities and transportation

Staffing note: Most caregivers are unlicensed, but a licensed nurse is required to oversee care and is typically on-site during business hours and oncall after hours.

Payment: Paid through private funds, long-term care insurance, or Medicaid (if eligible).

Boise Area Costs (2025): $4,500–$8,000/month depending on care level and room size.

Memory Care Communities

Memory Care provides a secure, structured environment for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. These communities are a specialized type of Assisted Living, with:

• Secured doors and wanderprevention systems

• Staff trained in dementia care

• Customized routines and behavioral support

• All standard Assisted Living services

Payment: Private pay, long-term care insurance, or Medicaid (if eligible).

Boise Area Costs (2025): $6,000$9,000/month.

Certified Family Homes (CFH)

Certified Family Homes are private residences that provide care in a small, family-style setting. Each home cares for up to four adults and is licensed by the state of Idaho. These homes are ideal for individuals who:

• Prefer a quieter setting

• Need daily help, but not 24-hour awake care

• May not require robust social programming

Payment: Covered through private pay, long-term care insurance, or Medicaid.

Boise Area Costs (2025): $5,500$8,500/month, based on services and room options.

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)

Skilled Nursing offers short-term

medical care and rehabilitation from licensed professionals, typically after a hospital stay. Services include:

• 24-hour nursing care

• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy

• Medication administration and wound care

Payment: Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance (coverage depends on qualifications and duration).

Long-Term Care (LTC/Nursing Homes)

Long-Term Care is designed for individuals who require ongoing medical oversight and cannot return to lower levels of care. Often located within or adjacent to Skilled Nursing Facilities, LTC provides:

• Full-time nursing care

• Assistance with all daily living activities

• Limited therapy and social programming

Payment: Private pay, long-term care insurance, or Medicaid.

Boise Area Costs (2025): $9,800$12,800/month.

Choosing What’s Best for Your Loved One

The right senior living option depends on your loved one’s needs, preferences, and budget. It’s a deeply personal decision—and one that no family should face alone.

At Grannie on the Move, we help guide you through the process with expertise and heart. Whether you’re just starting to explore options or need immediate placement support, we’re here to help.

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING RESOURCES

BOISE

Ada County Housing Authority

1001 S Orchard St, Boise 83705 208-345-4907

Apple Point Apts

3410 N 34th St, Boise 83703 208-426-0779

Arc Living Residential Home

4402 Albion St, Boise 83705 208-343-5583

Bannock Arms

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

Barton Apts

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

Capitol Plaza

680 Cunningham St, Boise 83702 208-345-4907

Centennial Manor

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

Dogwood Plaza Sr Community

1755 N Linda Vista Ln, Boise 83704 208-319-0780

Franklin Grove Apts

4929 Franklin Rd, Boise 83705 208-336-0086

Franklin Plaza 1555 W Franklin St, Boise 83702

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

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

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

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

Samaritan Village Apts 3360 Collister Dr, Boise 83703 208-343-9504

Shoreline Plaza 675 S 13th St, Boise 83702 208-344-3226

Treehouse Apts 280 W Boise Ave, Boise 83706 208-383-9385

Wildwood

2369 S Orchard St, Boise 83705 208-342-1829

Wylie Street Station 4683 Wylie Street Ln, Boise 83703 208-344-5824

CALDWELL

Ashton Place

3904 E Ustick Rd, Caldwell 83605 208-455-2300

Caldwell Housing Authority 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell 83607 208-459-2232

Columbia Gardens Apartments

1215 North 1st Avenue, Caldwell 83605

208-453-1206

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

Mallard Cove Apartments

306 S 34th Ave, Caldwell 83605 208-454-3951

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

EAGLE

Eagle Manor

276 Cedar Ridge, Eagle 83616 208-939-0409

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 I & Village IV

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

James Court

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

Tramore Senior Apts 1103 W Pine Ave, Meridian 83642 208-895-8011

Washington Square 510 E Washington Ave, Meridian 83642 208-888-6319

MOUNTAIN HOME

Sunset Manor V

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

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Sunset Manor VII

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

NAMPA

Berkshire Apartments

291 E. Maine Avenue, Nampa 83686 208-466-0655

Courtyard at Ridgecrest 6341 Birch Lane, Nampa 83687 208-466-2406

Creekbridge Court Apartments 2131 3rd Street North, Nampa 83687 208-461-8736

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

Landmark Towers 111 15th Ave S, Nampa 83651 208-466-1918

Maryland Village Apartments 1737 Sunnyridge Road, Nampa 83686 208-442-4300

Nampa Housing Authority 211 N 19th Ave N, Nampa 83687 208-466-2601

Oakhaven 115 W Ogden Ave, Nampa 83651 208-465-7200

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

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

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

PARMA

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

PAYETTE

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

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

WEISER

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

WILDER

Chula Vista Acres 20520 Hwy 95, Wilder 83676 208- 482-7750

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

Start Living Your Best Life

Ashley ManorCloverdale, 3749 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713

Ashley ManorElgin Way, 3961 Elgin Way, Boise 83713

Ashley ManorHarmony, 2703 Harmony Ave, Boise 83706

Ashley ManorHighmont, 11099 W Highmont Dr, Boise 83713

Ashley ManorHyde Park, 1908 N 13th St, Boise 83702

Ashley ManorOrchard, 2150 S Orchard, Boise 83706

Ashley Manor Senior LivingCory Lane, 9327 W Cory Lane, Boise 83704

Aspen Valley Senior Living Community 4455 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83716

Avista Garden City, 5815 Coffey Street, Boise 83714

Basil Celany Living Center, 2712 Irene Street, Boise 83702

and John, MorningStar Residents

“MorningStar is home to my mother. You will feel the love the minute you walk in the door. The staff is so friendly and they truly care about the residents. My mom is thriving at MorningStar. This place is truly special.”

“I want to thank you for all you have done to keep our families safe during COVID. It obviously has been an overwhelming job, but one you’ve handled wonderfully.”

“My sister lives at MorningStar, and loves the people who live there, the hard-working employees, the food and the activities. MorningStar aims to please and they reach their target!”

LIVES HERE…

“When we first came to look at MorningStar my daughter and I were very impressed with how friendly and pleasant everyone was. Now that I have lived here over a year I feel fortunate to be here. The staff is very pleasant and helpful and I have many friends among them and the other residents.”

Jean, MorningStar Resident

“Thank you for your heroic efforts through the pandemic. Our family was beyond impressed with your proactive stance to protect residents. MorningStar is definitely part of the solution and the eventual conquering of this virus.”

Lillian

By Merrill, 2600 N Milwaukee Ave, Boise 83704

CALDWELL

Virginia Rose Resident Inn, 2525 N Maple Grove Rd, Boise 83704

SCHEDULED

ADULT

RESPITE

Nampa 83651

Luna Hospice House & Assisted Living 601 West Blaine Avenue, Nampa 83651

Park Place Assisted Living Community, 616 16th Ave N, Nampa 83687

Powerline Residential Care, 930 S Powerline Rd, Nampa 83686

Senior Living at Karcher Estates 1127 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa 83651

Streamside Assisted Living, 1355 S Edgewater Cir, Nampa 83686

Sunnyridge-Assisted Living, 2609 Sunnybrook Drive, Nampa 83686

LAUNDRY SERVICE - PROVIDED SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS

SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION

KITCHENETTE

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

NURSE ON STAFF

RESPITE / SHORT-TERM STAY

SECURED MEMORY CARE UNIT WANDERGUARD

RESIDENTIAL HOME

PRICE DEPENDENT LEVELS OF CARE *PAYMENT METHODS

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

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ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

ONTARIO, OR

541-881-1188

541-889-6280

541-881-9136

541-201-3241

458-224-6812

541-216-6554 PARMA

Ashley Manor Senior Living, 995 N Oregon St, Ontario 97914

Ashley Manor Senior Living, 1310 SW 12th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914

Ashley Manor Senior Living, 2110 SW 2nd Ave, Ontario, OR 97914

Brookdale Ontario, 1372 Southwest 8th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914

Dorian Place Assisted Living, 375 N Dorian Dr, Ontario, OR 97914

Wellsprings Assisted Living, 2104 W Idaho Ave, Ontario, OR 97914

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

Ashley ManorBeverly Hills, 861 Beverly Hills Dr, Payette 83661

Royal Villa Care Center, 1713 Center Ave, Payette 83661

Autumn Haven of Rupert, 924 Christian Way, Rupert 83350

Autumn Cove Assisted Living, LLC, 652 South Main Street, Star 83669

Country Time Assisted Living, 277 S Main St, Star 83669

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

Ashley ManorPark View, 1814 Parkview Dr, Twin Falls 83301

Ashley ManorTwin Falls, 1818 Parkview Dr, Twin Falls 83301

Avista Senior Living Twin Falls, 1880 Harrison St N, Twin Falls 83301

Bridgeview Estates Assisted Living, 1828 Bridgeview Blvd, Twin Falls 83301

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

Cenoma House, 1930 Heyburn Ave E, Twin Falls 83301

Chardonnay Assisted Living, 1045 Carriage Ln, Twin Falls 83301

Grace Assisted LivingTwin Falls 1803 Parkview Drive, Twin Falls 83301

Harmony Place Assisted Living, 3808 N 2538 E, Twin Falls 83301

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FALLS CONT’D Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care of Twin Falls 622 Filer Ave W, Twin Falls 83301

Rosetta Assisted LivingTwin Falls Idaho 1177 Eastridge Ct, Twin Falls 83301

Woodstone Assisted Living, 491 Caswell Ave W, Twin Falls 83301

The Cottages of Weiser 1225 E 6th St, Weiser 83672

Indianhead Estates, 590 W Indianhead Rd, Wieser 83672

Pets: • =Yes / S=Small / C=Cats & = Call TM Indicates website link on

BILINGUAL STAFF OFF CAMPUS OUTINGS

DOCTOR VISITS

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

NURSE ON STAFF

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA RESIDENTS ONLY

RESPITE / SHORT TERM STAY

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL HOME

PRICE DEPENDENT LEVELS OF CARE

LOWEST MONTHLY PRICE PAYMENT OPTIONS

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Ashley ManorCloverdale 3749 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise 83713

Ashley ManorElgin Way, 3961 Elgin Way, Boise 83713

Ashley ManorHarmony, 2703 Harmony Ave, Boise 83706

Ashley ManorHighmont, 11099 W Highmont Dr, Boise 83713

Ashley ManorHill Road, 3424 W Hill Rd, Boise 83703 208-344-5807

Ashley ManorHyde Park, 1908 N 13th St, Boise 83702 208-424-8107

Ashley ManorOrchard, 2150 S Orchard, Boise 83706 208-388-8909

Aspen Valley Senior Living Community 4455 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83716 208-906-1900

Avenue, Boise 83706

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DOCTOR

NURSE

ALZHEIMER’S

RESPITE

SKILLED

NURSE

RESPITE

SKILLED

NURSE

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Manor Mountain Home I8th Street 940 W 8th S, Mountain Home 83647

Manor Mountain Home II8th Street 940 W 8th S, Mountain Home 83647

Ashley Manor Mountain Home III8th Street 940 W 8th S, Mountain Home 83647

S 5th W, Mountain Home 83647

BILINGUAL STAFF OFF CAMPUS OUTINGS

DOCTOR VISITS

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

NURSE ON STAFF

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA RESIDENTS ONLY

RESPITE / SHORT TERM STAY

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL HOME

PRICE DEPENDENT LEVELS OF CARE

NAMPA

Ashley ManorMidland I 67 S Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651

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

Harbor Assisted Living 2308 E Harbour Grove Dr, Nampa 83686

Park Place Assisted Living Community 616 16th Ave N, Nampa 83687

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

Streamside Assisted Living 1355 S Edgewater Cir, Nampa 83686

Arbor Valley of Cascadia 8211 Ustick Rd, Boise 83704

Cascadia of Boise, 6000 W Denton St, Boise 83704

Idaho State Veterans Home 320 Collins Road, Boise 83702

of Boise, 808 N Curtis Rd, Boise 83706

Care Center of Treasure Valley 502 N Kimball Pl, Boise 83704

Riverview Rehabilitation 3550 W Americana Terrace, Boise 83706

Shaw Mountain of Cascadia, 909 Reserve St, Boise 83712

Skyline Transitional Care Center 1001 S Hilton St, Boise 83705

Terraces of Boise 5301 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise 83716

Valley View Nursing and Rehab 1140 N Allumbaugh, Boise 83704

MERIDIAN

MOUNTAIN

83642

Meadows Transitional Care 2656 E Magic View Dr, Meridian 83642

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

Cascadia of Nampa, 900 N Happy Valley Rd, Nampa 83687

View Nursing and Rehabilitation 46 N Midland Blvd, Nampa 83651

at Karcher Estates 1127 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa 83651

Nursing & Rehab 2609 Sunnybrook Dr, Nampa 83686

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