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Silver Magazine Letter from Editor When I was younger time was an interesting concept. A summer day lasted forever, but now summer comes to an end all too quickly. As I’ve gotten older I’ve noticed that an eight-hour workday can feel like sixteen hours. Before I had children I always felt the weeks and months go by. It was nice to look forward to a vacation or a special day, feeling all the time in between. I vividly remember all the planning that went into my wedding six years ago. I also remember how quickly the ceremony and reception went by. Before I knew it everything was over and we were on our way to our honeymoon.
and the week is almost gone.
My husband and I have 4 beautiful children but only one is ours together. One of the things people have always said to me is, “They grow up so fast, don’t blink, or you’ll miss it.” As with many things that people say to you, I took it with a grain of salt and thought it wouldn’t be a factor for me.
Like many of us, I wish for more time. I worry about the dirty house, the lack of sleep, and the small projects that I have pushed to the side. Will I ever finish painting this or organizing that? It starts to pile up and the burden feels too big. Then I hear four little words that stops time and brings everything back into focus. “I love you, mommy.” When those simple words are spoken out of my child’s mouth everything stops. Time stops. That’s when I realized that all those people were right. Cherish the moment and pay attention, because time goes by too quickly.
Before I had children, my days were simple. I always thought they were complex and full of activities, but honestly they weren’t. Workdays were workdays and the evenings consisted of spending time with my friends and family. Weekends were filled with whatever struck my whim at that time. Now my mornings start early. I sometimes get up before anyone else just to have some time alone, but that doesn’t last long. It is typically my job to get my son ready for the day. So it’s a juggling routine filled with breakfast, changing clothes, and getting everything together is a mad dash before we leave the house. My evenings are filled with dinner, playing the new imaginative game that my son has invented, cartoons, baths, and bedtime stories. All this hopefully ends around 9 p.m. at which time I am usually too tired to do anything but sit on the couch. But as all parents know, you can’t sit there long. There is always laundry, and house cleaning to do. That all goes along with paying bills, dishes and doing the small stuff that never gets done. Before I know it the day is over. Then the next day comes, and the next, and then it’s Saturday,
Time doesn’t slow down, and I can only pay attention to so much. But that doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t relax and enjoy the time I can focus on. I need to take more mental pictures of my kids. I need to hold my husband’s hand more. I need to smile and take a deep breath when my name is being called from three different directions for three different reasons.
Camey
Forgotten Old School Hollywood Scandals That Would Still Make Jaws Drop Today Before Hollywood became synonymous with sex tapes, rehab and public meltdowns, there was still plenty of gossip and scandal to go around in Tinseltown. Even without social media, news of the stars' salacious lives and indiscretions still made the news. Here are a few old school Hollywood scandals that would probably still make headlines.
1. Ingrid Bergman's affair
The Swedish actress who was known for her graceful beauty and wholesome persona tarnished her reputation in the early 1950s by having an affair with director Roberto Rossellini. Both were married at the time, and Bergman had a daughter, Pia, with her husband Petter Lindstrom. Bergman became pregnant by Rossellini and asked Lindstrom for a divorce, which was only granted just days before her lovechild was born. Soon after, Rossellini and Bergman married but the affair became an international scandal. At least some people grew disillusioned with Bergman's once saintly public image and it took a toll on her film career. The couple had two more children together, including model Isabella Rossellini. The pair divorced in the mid 1950s and Bergman's career did make a comeback and she earned another Academy Award. Just goes to show that everything eventually blows over in Hollywood.
2. Charlie Chaplin's obsession with young girls
Chaplin's innocent persona in early silent films was apparently far from his off-screen life. The actor reportedly had a taste for younger women. Chaplin was 29 when he married his first wife, who was just 16. The marriage was short-lived and Chaplin then moved on to another 16-year-old wife, who claimed that Chaplin married her after a pregnancy. This second marriage also ended in divorce and the second wife alleged that Chaplin tried to force her to have an abortion. The messy divorce hurt Chaplin's reputation. Still, he went on to marry two more times, the third time to another young woman and for a fourth time to another teenager, 18, when he was in his 50s. It seems the fourth time was the charm for Chaplin, who stayed with his last wife until his death. Still, Chaplin is known for his playboy ways and some reports of sexual deviance.
3. Elizabeth Taylor's many lovers
Taylor is of course known for her eight marriages, including two to the same man, but there's more to her love life than just her sheer number of lovers. In the late 50s, Taylor's third husband, director Mike Todd, died in a plane crash. It's said that, soon after, Taylor began an affair with Todd's good friend, Eddie Fisher which would have been fine, but Fisher was at the time married to actress Debbie Reynolds. Fisher subsequently divorced Reynolds to marry Taylor but as you may have guessed, that marriage also ended in divorce, when she left Fisher for Richard Burton. The affair was a big scandal at the time. Taylor and Reynolds had long been friends until then, but seemed to have buried the hatchet eventually. In an interview after Taylor's death, Reynolds joked that "She liked him [Fisher] well enough to take him without an invitation!" Ouch.
4. Errol Flynn and the underage girl
For most of his career, Flynn was known as a playboy and a womanizer. In 1942, at the height of his career, Flynn met a 17-year-old girl named Betty Hansen who was an aspiring actress. After some partying, Hansen became sick from drinking and vomited. Hansen alleged that Flynn had taken her to a room under the guise of helping her clean up but then had seduced her. A complaint was filed and the actor was arrested. The trial was a huge scandal and the public was captivated. Flynn was ultimately cleared of the charges. His career did bounce back, once again proving that all can be forgiven by the public. It's said that the slang phrase "in like Flynn" is inspired by the actor.
5. Florence Henderson and Barry Williams alleged date
She was Carol Brady. Her oldest on-screen son was Greg Brady. And the actors who played them dated?! In his 1992 autobiography, Williams first talked about taking Mrs. Brady out on a date. Williams said that at the time, Henderson, 20 years his senior, was twice his age. Williams went into great detail, talking of how he picked Henderson up for the date, and even kissed her goodnight "Which was like, big stuff for me," Williams said. The revelations raised eyebrows but Henderson has always insisted the date was "blown way out of proportion."
5 Reasons Your Body Shape Changes As You Age Ever noticed that the waist you used to have has been replaced with a thicker middle? Or that you seem to be shrinking? It's not your imagination. Read on to find out what's going on.
1.Obesity/Overeating
A lot of factors contribute to our body shape changing, and the first one is overeating. More than half of adult Americans are overweight and a third are obese. Many of us are starting out behind the eight ball before we even factor in other changes. The average American man eats 2,638 calories a day and the average American woman eats 1,785 calories a day, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control. That's far more than the recommended 2,000 calories for adult men, and 1,600 calories for adult women.
2. Hormones
As men and women age, sex hormones decline, which can wreak havoc on your body. Throughout a man’s life, excess fat will be stored in the belly region because men are born with more fat cells there than women. Women have more fat cells in the hips, thighs and buttocks, and when they gain excess fat prior to age 40, it’s usually in those areas. But as menopause approaches, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone gradually decline for women. That means fat in women's bodies begins to deposit around the belly and inside the belly. For men, declining testosterone levels also make it much easier to redistribute fat to the belly. Whether for men or women, the problem with belly fat is more than cosmetic. It can greatly increase the risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease like heart attacks, and even lifespan. Women with waistlines of more than 35 inches are believed to be twice as like to die of heart disease and cancer than women whose waistlines are under 28 inches.
3. Lack of exercise
The reality is, we become more sedentary as we age, which means we're eating more and burning less. The reasons for slowing down can range from having a disability or medical condition, to retiring from work and not being as active. The problem is that being more sedentary means having less muscle mass, and muscle mass is responsible for effective calorie burning. Muscle mass decreases significantly if you don't do any strength training. This is a major reason why food is not more effectively metabolized as men and women age. The Mayo Clinic recommends doing about 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise a day and weight training twice a week, but points out that if you're trying to burn fat, you'll need to increase those amounts. Start slowly, even doing five or ten minutes a day and gradually building up. Always talk to your doctor beforehand to help you plan your fitness regimen and find out what types of exercises are right for you.
4. Gravity
Gravity is not your friend. As we age, our bodies naturally begin to sag in places. Breasts often drop and "your belly can pull down if you're overweight. The best thing to do to help minimize a sagging belly: Watch your weight and exercise.
5. Loss of height
Did you ever notice that people tend to look shorter as they get older? It's not an optical illusion. Osteoporosis can cause rounding in the spine and shoulders, which is why getting enough calcium is important. Also, men and women both lose height with age. Women lose height dramatically in the first five years after menopause. In general they can lose about one to three inches over their lifetime, and men can lose one to two inches. And loss of height accelerates after age 70.
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How To Support Your School As a young mother, Mary (Brondum) Bourgeois of Metairie, La., spent countless hours volunteering at her children's grade school. She was a "Room Mom" who baked, helped out in the classroom, and organized holiday celebrations. By the time her kids were grown, you'd think she'd be ready for a rest.
communities, and that they relish being able to have regular contact with their grandchildren in the setting where the kids spend so much time. Many grandparents struggle to get clear answers from young kids when they ask, "What did you do in school today?" These volunteers know.
A boon for principals and parents At St. Philip Neri, which has students from pre-K through grade seven, principal Carol Stack deploys the school's 172 Grandparents Club members on campus in a range of roles, from reading and science volunteers to lunch and recess monitors. "They're going into the children's world, and they really get a good picture of it," Stack says. "They see the children in the academic "I pour a lot of work into this," Bourgeois says, "because world, the spiritual, and the social.� I'm very passionate" about promoting grandparent Grandparents actively involved in their grandchildren's involvement at school. schools also offer benefits to families in which both Bourgeois is among the ranks of grandparent-volunteers parents work outside the home, limiting their own ability across the country who are dusting off their skills and to volunteer in the classroom and attend schoolwide bringing them back into the classroom. These grandpar- events. "Grandparents can fill in and provide role ents say that they're happy to be giving back to their models and examples� for children, Stack says. Think again. At 62, this grandmother of four (a fifth is on the way) is president of the Grandparents Club at St. Philip Neri School in Metairie. Her 6-year-old grandson is in kindergarten at the school, and Bourgeois is back in volunteer mode. She recently helped organize the annual Halloween "Trunk or Treat" celebration, and she'll soon be working on the school's May Fair.
How to get involved There are opportunities for grandparents to get involved in many, if not most, schools. Here are a few suggestions if you're ready to roll up your sleeves and jump back into the bake-sale circuit: * Assess your skill set. Some people are great musicians; others are expert storytellers. Figure out what skill or talent you could bring to the school. Reginald Rose, 68, a grandfather of ten in Tupelo, Miss., brought his expertise as a master gardener into his grandchildren's elementary school when he began volunteering six years ago. His role has since expanded beyond gardening activities. Rose now teaches regular science-enrichment activities at two Tupelo schools. At a time when many schools will be facing severe state budget cuts, volunteer grandparents who provide quality classroom and after-school enrichment activities may be especially welcome. * Get the all-clear from your family. "If you're going into your own grandchild's school, certainly you should talk with the parent first. I would even communicate with the child and see what his or her opinions are," suggests Illinois PTA President Jean Razunas, 58. A grandmother of four, Razunas is a member of the Hufford Junior High School PTA in Joliet, Ill., where her eldest granddaughter is a student. Many kids are excited to see their grandparents at school, but if your grandchild is self-conscious about it, it's better to find out before you volunteer. * Find out what's needed. Rather than showing up with a proposal that might not fit the school's needs, set up an appointment with the principal to get an idea of how your skills might be put to use. * Work with the parent or grandparent club. Grandparent clubs are a great way to get involved. But if your local school, or your grandchildren's, doesn't have one, get in touch with its PTA instead. Most PTAs are open to members of the community at large, and most will be happy to have your help. National PTA President Jan Harp Domene, 57, is a grandmother of five, and says her organization is stepping up efforts to recruit grandparents, who bring not only a wealth of life experience, but often, the experience of school involvement during their early parenting years. "I call the grandparents our legacy leaders," Domene said recently in a phone interview from her home in Anaheim, Calif. "They've been down that road� and already know what groups like the PTA can accomplish with the right support.
6 Unusual Uses for Mouthwash LISTERINE® was first developed in 1879 by Dr. Joseph Lawrence as an antiseptic for use in surgical procedures. It was then marketed to pharmacies for oral care after studies found that it killed mouth bacteria, but the antiseptic does more than that! Make sure to buy the mouthwash with alcohol to get the most out of these alternative uses ... Get Rid of Dandruff This home remedy is specific to dandruff caused by an overgrowth of the yeast-like fungus, malassezia, which lives on the scalp of most adults. When there's too much, it can irritate the scalp and cause excess skin cells to grow. Most mouthwashes contain the antifungal chemical eucalyptol, which prevents malassezia from growing. According to LifeHacker, keep the flakes away with one part mouthwash, one part witch hazel, and 8 parts water. Spritz the mix on your roots and scalp after washing your hair. Note: Do not try this if there are any open cuts or scratches on your scalp. Reduce Underarm Odor According to KilmerHouse.com, a Johnson&Johnson blog, an early advertisement listed LISTERINE® as “Antiseptic, Prophylactic, Deodorant, Non-Toxic, Non-Irritant, Non-Escharotic, Absolutely Safe, Agreeable, Scientific and Strictly Professional.” The antiseptic ingredients in mouthwash, Eucalyptol, Methyl Salicylate, and Thymol, kill the bacteria under your arms, effectively halting the stink attributed to sweat. To try this, pour the mouthwash on a cotton ball and wipe your underarm a few times before applying your deodorant.
Freshen Laundry Ever noticed your clothes have a stale, musty odor after a trip through the washing machine? According to Clorox’s Mary Gagliardi aka Dr. Laundry, “After a few wash cycles, water that has not completely drained out of your machine can be left behind, resulting in an ideal location for creating bad (not-so-pleasant) odors.” Kill the germs for good by adding a cup of alcohol-based, sugarfree mouthwash to your next cycle. Make sure the mouthwash doesn’t contain any artificial colors to avoid staining your clothes. Not only will the mouthwash kill the germs in your clothes, says LifeHacker, but it will disinfect your washing machine and get rid of the stale, musty odor from sitting water. Clean Your Toilet Bowl This won’t get rid of stains, but according to ApartmentTherapy.com, mouthwash will disinfect your toilet bowl. Just add half a cup of mouthwash to your toilet bowl and clean the basin with your toilet brush. You can double up on a dose of mouthwash by spitting your morning mouth swish into the toilet bowl. Treat Athlete’s Foot The high alcohol content in mouthwash helps ward off fungal infections. Pour a bit on a cotton ball or cotton swab and dab infected areas, recommends Prevention.com. You can also soak your feet in one part LISTERINE® with two parts warm water to kill the bacteria and fungi that can lead to athlete’s foot. Keep Flowers Fresh Forget aspirin, pennies, and the other folk tales about keeping flowers fresh. The antibacterial properties in mouthwash make it perfect for extending the life of your bouquet. RealSimple.com recommends a capful for minimum effectiveness.
7 Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone Who Has Cancer When a friend of family member is diagnosed with before." Sometimes cheerleading can get annoying. You cancer, there is shock, sadness, and there's the inevitable might have been throwing up all night, feel terrible, and question of what to say? the last thing you want to hear is cheerleading. It's frightening to hear someone talk about cancer, and we automatically think about ourselves but try to keep your own feelings in check and focus on the person who has been diagnosed. You don't have to fix this situation or say something profound, just being there is huge. So what comments should you steer clear of and what should you say instead? Don't Say... "Everything is going to be fine." The truth is, you don't know that everything is going to be fine, and this comment can sound dismissive. Steer clear of anything that sounds like cheerleading such as, "You'll be okay," or "You'll get through this and come out even better than
"I know what you're going through is difficult." On the surface this sounds sympathetic, but the problem with this comment is that you really don't know what the person is going thorough. Even if you have had cancer yourself, everyone's experience with the disease is different. Don't try to put yourself in the person's shoes, it diminishes what they are going through. "Well, at least you got a good kind of cancer." Is there really a "good" kind of cancer? "At least you get new boobs!" This isn't the moment to look on cancer's bright side. Really your friend or family member just wants you to acknowledge the gravity of the situation.
"Maybe you should have exercised more/eaten more vegetables, etc." Comments like these and "How did you get it?" sound suspiciously like blame and imply that the person who got cancer is at fault. The last thing you want to do is blame someone who is dealing with such a difficult experience.
"How are you really doing?" All friendships are different, but with my best friend, I really appreciated when she would sit down with me and ask me to tell her everything I was feeling and going through.
"We're going to get through this together." This let's your friend or family member know that you're not Nothing. This can be the worst of all responses. People going anywhere, and they can be counted on through all bring their own feelings and experiences to the situation, the ups and downs. and a lot of them check out. They ask a couple of ques"You've got this!" tions when you tell them about the diagnosis and then they are gone. This can feel like abandonment and be incredibly hurtful. If you're having trouble coping with a "Count on me for dinners/picking up the kids/taking you friend or family member's diagnosis, better to tell the to the doctor," Routine and daily tasks such as cooking person and talk about it. That way, they feel like you are meals, laundry, and grocery shopping can be a lot to handle when someone is going through treatment. there for them. Instead of saying, "Let me know if you need anything.� Do say things like this‌ This could be a real weight off of someone going through treatment. "I'm not sure what to say right now, but I want you to know I love you." This acknowledges that you feel awkward, but let's the person know in a very simple way One more thing you can do to help: sit with your friend during chemo treatments, or go to the hospital to be with that you care. family members during surgery. Caregivers can get lost and they need support, too.
Back-to-School Care Packages
From first-time students to returning seniors, gift ideas to make any kid smile.
Pack 'em Up Whether your grandchild’s all about hearts or big into camouflage, sturdy, monogrammable backpacks are a sure hit. Add a matching lunchbox, or opt for a fun animal-shaped version to add a smile to their sandwich. Slip in a Lunchbox Love Note for an extra treat. Pencils disappear as fast as you can buy them, but they may stick around longer when kids have a cool case to keep them in. Choose from several fun designs, including this very grown-up denim number. A colorful portfolio is a great way for kids to organize the countless papers and projects they'll gather. Calming kindergarten jitters is easy with fun reads like Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten and Dinosaur Starts School. Returning in Style Even seasoned students get a thrill from new school gear, especially when it's as hip as they are. Cool messenger-style bags will be a hit with or without their initials or names added. Pop in a deck of Genius Deck Brain Bafflers to keep them out of trouble on the bus. For Star Wars fans and lovers of blood and gore, a light saber pen or liquid (read: blood) bookmark is a unique gift and easy to ship if you live far away. Artistic kids will love expressing their individuality with a heavy-
duty paper watch that they decorate themselves. A "dog ate my homework" T-shirt offers a humorous look at an age-old excuse. High Eco-Style Protect an expensive laptop with a neoprene sleeve, available in several teen-friendly designs. A recycled computer motherboard journal is great for taking notes in class, especially when kids use pencils made from recycled newspaper. Once they get home, keeping track of assignments is a breeze with a dry-erase message board decal big enough to hold everything they could possibly need to remember. Keeping hydrated during the day is easy with a stainless-steel water bottle. Proceeds from the purchase of the laptop sleeve, water bottle, and journal help provide health care to children in need. College Confidential Make pulling all-nighters less of a chore with a deluxe assortment of hot chocolate mixes and a mug with a message that will make them smile. Late night or not, they'll have a hard time ignoring a propeller alarm clock. When the alarm goes off, the propeller goes flying; the clock won't stop ringing till the propeller is caught and put back on the dock. Everyone needs to take a break sometime. Throw a little play into their day with a classic Frisbee.
Pasta With Eggplant and Tomato
An inexpensive variation on pasta alla norma that makes the best of late-summer/early-fall veggies.
This thrifty pasta dish is bolstered by the "thick, jammy, and savory" sauce created by cooking tomatoes and eggplant together. Try to use smaller pasta, like rigatoni, for the dish and add anchovies and ricotta for an authentic pasta alla norma. Price: $5 total $2.50 per serving (serves 2) Ingredients: Salt 8 ounces rigatoni 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large eggplant, cubed 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes 2 cups finely diced canned tomatoes 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese Sprinkling of finely chopped fresh basil (optional) Pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Put a pot of water over high heat and add a good shake of salt. Bring it to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. 2. Meanwhile, set a wide pan over medium-high heat and splash in the olive oil. Let it get hot, then add the eggplant cubes, sprinkle with salt, and cook until the cubes start to brown, about 5 minutes. If the eggplant starts to look too dry, add a bit of water. 3. Once the cubes are a little brown on all sides, add the garlic and chile flakes and stir. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Again, if it looks too dry, add a bit of water. Everything will shrink up and become a sort of loose, thick sauce. 4. Add half the cheese and half the basil, if using, and stir to combine. 5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the saucepan. Toss everything together, then turn off the heat. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve in bowls sprinkled with the remaining Romano and basil. Serves 2 or 3
The Best Red Wine Sangria Brimming with juicy citrus and a delicious mix of liquors, this party-pleasing punch recipe is all for adults only. All too often, sangria is overloaded with cloying ingredients, when it should be a light and refreshing beverage for a warmer day. This sangria recipe, from The Recipe Girl Cookbook, by Lori Lange, solves that problem with the addition of club soda and notoverly-sugary fruit like lemons and limes. Enjoy it with friends. Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 750-milliliter bottle of red wine (see Tips) 3⁄4 cup orange juice 1⁄2 cup thick simple syrup + more to taste (see Tips) 1⁄4 cup brandy 1⁄4 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cups red and/or green grapes 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 1 medium orange, thinly sliced 1 medium lime, thinly sliced 10 ounces chilled club soda Directions: In a large pitcher or glass bowl, combine all ingredients (except the club soda). Chill the sangria and let it marinate for at least 8 hours, or preferably for 24 hours. Just before serving, stir in the club soda. Serve the sangria in glasses accompanied by a ladleful of fruit. Tips: Expensive wine is not needed for this recipe. Use a dry wine like a Rioja or Syrah. To prepare thick simple syrup, in a small saucepan, bring 1⁄2 cup water and 1⁄2 cup granulated white sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring the mixture until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and let cool. Serves 6
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HEARTIS AMARILLO RESEARCH ST. & WALLACE AMARILLO, TX 79124 806-353-1900 POTTER HOUSE 6800 PLUM CREEK DRIVE AMARILLO, TEXAS 806-353-5185 COUNSELING : ALZHEIMER’S’ ASSOCIATION
806-351-7200 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY
806-373-5313
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4107 S.W. 49TH AMARILLO, TEXAS 806-373-7373
1901 MEDI PARK
CHILDERS PLACE
HERITAGE SKILLED NURSING & REHAB 1009 Clyde Amarillo, Tx 79106 806-352-5295 www.heritageamarillo.com MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:
AMARILLO, TEXAS
ALCOM MED ALERT
806-467-1156
3501 S. Georgia Suite A Amarillo, Tx 79109
GRIEF SUPPORT
806-352-2233
BSA HOSPICE
1-800-477-1815
www.bsahs.org 806-212-8028
BRITKARE 2112 S. COULTER
GENTIVA HOSPICE
AMARILLO, TX
3232 HOBBS RD
806-351-2500
AMARILLO, TEXAS 806-372-7696
NATIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE
3501-L WEST 45
TH
AMARILLO, TEXAS 791009
HOSPICE CARE OF THE
1800 S. COULTER
806-376-7214
SOUTHWEST
AMARILLO, TEXAS
www.dads.state.tx.us
www.hospicesouthwest.com
806-358-7851
806-356-0026 OUTREACH HEALTH
PHILIPS LIFELINE
SERVICES
INDEPENDENT LIVING
MEDICAL ALARMS
1616 S KENTUCKY
BIVINS VILLAGE I & II
& MEDICATION
AMARILLO, TEXAS 79102
3201 TEE ANCHOR BLVD
DISPENSING
AMARILLO, TEXAS
806-679-2511
806-342-5530/806-350-8144
tori.chewning@philips.com
PARK PLACE & THE
MENTAL HEALTH
CONTINENTAL
SERVICES
806-353-9907 HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES: ACCOLADE HOME CARE 6300 I-40 WEST, STE 210 AMARILLO, TEXAS 79106 806-352-3900
415 SW 8TH AVE STE 300 AMARILLO, TEXAS 79101
GOODCARE HEALTH
INTERIM HEALTHCARE
COMMUNITY
HARRINGTON & MOORE 401 SW 12TH & 400 SW 14TH AMARILLO, TX 79101 806-337-5700
806-351-1000
806-468-9185
RETIREMENT
BROOKDALE SLEEPY HOLLOW 7401 SEVILLE DR AMARILLO, TEXAS 806-351-2105
AMARILLO, TX
SERVICES
4707 BELL ST
THE CRAIG
(806)-358-9807
6600 KILGORE
6811 PLUM CREEK DR.
THE CLAIRMONT
AMARILLO, TEXAS 79109
AMERITA SPECIALTY INFUSION
1300 S. HARRISON AMARILLO, TX 79101 806-337-4100 LONG TERM CARE:
THE GOLDEN PHOENIX PAMPA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ONE MEDICAL DRIVE PAMPA, TEXAS 79065 806-663-5570
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES: AMARILLO’S SENIOR COMMUNITY 1217 S. TYLER (806) 374-5500 RETRIED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES 321 SW 7TH AVE. AMARILLO, TEXAS 79101 806-373-8389 Larue.johnson@pcsvcs.org
WEST TEXAS GROCERY DELIVERY AMARILLO, TEXAS 806-433-1403
1615 SOUTH ROBERTS
www.openroadmobility.com HOME NURSES: NURSES UNLIMITED 4037 W 50TH AMARILLO, TEXAS 79109 806-467-0672 1-888-859-0631 NUTRITION: FAITH CITY MISSION 401 SOUTH EAST 2ND AMARILLO, TEXAS 79105 806-373-6402
AVONDALE PHARMACY 5135 PLAINS AMARILLO, TEXAS 806-352-2708 D&S PHARMACY 3324 S. GEORGIA 806-352-2711 3500 N.E. 24TH 806-383-3377 PRO MED PHARMACY 701 N. TAYLOR AMARILLO,TEXAS 806-376-8245 SOUTHPARK PHARMACY 5901 S. BELL AMARILLO, TEXAS 806-358-2428 REHABILITATION:
www.faithcity.org
VIBRA HEALTHCARE 7200 W. 9TH AMARILLO, TEXAS 79106 806-468-2900
HIGH PLAINS FOOD
RESPIRATORY
BANK 815 ROSS STREET AMARILLO, TEXAS 79102
SERVICES:
806-374-8562
806-463-5114 AREA AGENCY ON
www.theprp.org
806-358-0331
OPEN ROAD MOBILITY 6103 STAR LANE AMARILLO, TEXAS 79109 806-353-2747
SERVICES 7132 W. I-40 # B AMARILLO, TEXAS
BUILDING A & B
CLINIC PHARMACY
CENTER
MOBILITY SERVICES:
ADULT PROTECTIVE
6700 W 9TH AVE.
AMARILLO DIAGNOSTIC
AMARILLO, TX
806-376-7960
SERVICES:
AGING 415 WEST 8TH PO BOX 9257 AMARILLO, TEXAS 79105 806-331-2227
PHARMACIES:
WESLEY COMMUNITY
AMARILLO, TEXAS
SENIOR CITIZEN’S
QUALITY RESPIRATORY SERVICES & REPAIR 6633 CANYON DRIVE 806-352-4140
HERFORD NURSING & REHABILITATION 231 KINGWOOD STREET HEREFORD, TEXAS 79045 806-364-7113 PLUM CREEK MEDICAL CENTER 5601 PLIM CREEK DRIVE AMARILLO, TX 806-351-1000 LEGACY REHAB & LIVING 4033 SW 51ST STREET AMARILLO, TEXAS 806-355-4488
PANHANDLE SUPPORT SERVICES 1502 SOUTH CLEVELAND AMARILLO, TEXAS 79102 806-373-0392 www.pcsvcs.org WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF AMARILLO 2207 WEST 7TH- THE CANYONS AMARILLO, TEXAS 79106 806-374-9772 SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION THE ARBORS 1910 MEDI PARK AMARILLO, TEXAS 806-457-4700
STATE AGENCIES:
ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE 1-800-252-5400 FOOD STAMPS 1-806-376-7214 MEDICARE HOTLINE 1-800-633-4227 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 1-800-772-1213
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING
& DISABILITY HOTLINE 1-800-252-9240 TEMPORARY
BIVINS MEMORIAL 1001 WALLACE BLVD AMARILLO, TEXAS COUNTRY CLUB NURSING & REHABILITATION #9 Medical Drive. 806-352-2731
Directory of Services
AMARILLO, TX 79101
MEALS ON WHEELS 219 W. 7TH AMARILLO, TEXAS 79101 806-374-1521
ASSISTANCE SERVICES: AMERICAN RED CROSS 806-376-6309 SALVATION ARMY 806-373-6631 TRANSPORTATION:
HERITAGE SKILLED
LE FLEUR
NURSING & REHAB
TRANSPORTATION 900 S. NELSON AMARILLO, TEXAS 79104 806-367-1476
1009 Clyde Amarillo, Tx 79106 806-352-5295
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