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LEGAL & FINANCIAL 37

How to use the Senior Resource Guide.................6-7

Wright Abshire Attorneys.................. 38

SRG Distribution Map................... 11

HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES 41

Publisher’s Page – Contacting the Senior Resource Guide................. 13 Advertisers Index................190-191

Walgreens................................. 42 A Senior Moment Massage........... 43 Elik Dialysis Home Therapy........... 43

LEISURE & Kroger Pharmacies....................... 44 LIFESTYLE 17 Texas Hill Country Wineries.......... 18 Gus’ Gourmet Texas Pecans.......... 19 Dixie Diners’ Club....................... 20 Frontier Meats............................. 21 Kylito’s Salsa.............................. 22 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show......... 23 Windy Winery – Grape Stomp..... 24 TEAinTEXAS................................ 25

Body Exhale Massage Therapy...... 45 Medical Guardian....................... 46

DOCTORS & DENTISTS 47 Dentures & Dental Services........... 48

MEDICAL CENTERS & CLINICS 49 HealthSouth Rehab

Hospitals................................... 50 HOME & GARDEN 27 Texas Oncology.......................... 51 15 Ways to Add Curb Appeal...... 26

Reliant Rehab Hospital................. 52

What is SRES?............................ 28

Houston Methodist Hospital.......... 53

Wendy Cline Properties................ 29

Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital........................... 54

Liz McNeel – SRES Realtor............ 29 AfterMath Cleanup...................... 30 Best Energy Advisor..................... 31 Safe Step Walk-In Tub Co............. 32 Endless Pools.............................. 33

Houston Northwest Medical Center....................... 1, 55 Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Kindred Hospitals..................... 56-57

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Assisted Living HOME CARE SERVICES 59 Assisted Living Cottages What Level of Care is Right For You?............................ 58

Unlimited Care........................... 94

Home Care Comparison Charts...................................60-61

Spring Creek Village Senior Living...................... 95, 193

Help for Caregivers.......................62 Visiting Angels..............................63

Wood Glen Court....................... 94

Sparrow Adult Living.................... 96

BrightStar Care.............................64

Living Facilities Listings – Assisted Living......................98-102

Christian Companion Senior Care.................................65

Licensed Alzheimer’s

Home Health Resources.................66

Silverado Memory Care............. 103 Autumn Grove Cottage............... 104

Synergy HomeCare.......................66 You’re First...................................67 Home Care vs Home Health Care....68

U.S. Memory Care Vintage......... 104 Autumn Leaves.................. 105, 106 Heartis of Conroe...................... 106 Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s

69 Communication........................ 107

HOUSING

Types of Residential Care for Seniors.............................70-71

Living Facilities Listings – Licensed Alzheimer’s............108-111

Retire in Texas......................................72

Living Facilities Listings – Personal Care Homes..........112-115

Living Facilities Listings – CCRC...................................76-77 Independent/Retirement Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center........................................78 Mariposa Apartment Homes.................79 Conservatory Senior Living....................80 Regency in the Forest............................81 Oak Haven Apartment Homes..............82 Carriage Inn................................. 82, 83 Village on the Park........................ 82, 83 Bastrop County, TX...............................84 Commerce, TX....................................85 Gun Barrel City, TX...............................86 Jacksonville, TX.....................................87 Living Facilities Listings – Independent/Retirement...........88-92

Living Facilities Checklist............................116-117 Online Living Facility Resources................................ 118 Skilled Nursing/Rehab Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities – Listings & Maps..................119-127 Senior Care Centers........2, 128-129 Cantex Continuing Care Network....................130-131 Sava Senior Care...................... 132 Nexion Health.......................... 133 Regent Care Center................... 134 Windsor Houston...................... 134 The Woodlands Healthcare Center..................... 135 Stonegate Senior Living.............. 136

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FINAL PLANNING 137 ARTICLES Heart to Heart Hospice.............. 138

Creating a Butterfly Garden........... 34

1st Choice Hospice................ 4, 138

5 Must-Have Legal Documents....... 39

Altus Hospice........................... 139

Where do You go From Here?....... 73

Hospice Agencies...............140-141

Understanding Hospice.............. 149

Schmidt Memorials.................... 142 Carnes Funeral Home................ 142

SPECIAL FEATURES

Final Planning Resources......143-147

Page for Taking Notes................ 192

LifeDonation.org........................ 148

Crossword Puzzle....................14-15 Sudoku...................................... 16

NON-PROFITS & Recipes............................... 36, 93 SENIOR SERVICES 155 Enter to Win Contest........ 5, 97, 136 Adult Day Care Centers Listings...................152-153

The Friendship Center................. 156 United Way Montgomery County.................. 157 Non-Profits/ Senior Services Listings........158-189 Texas Department of Aging and Disability........................... 159 Interfaith of The Woodlands........ 161 Houston Area Agency on Aging... 171 Arthritis Foundation.................... 172 Friends For Life.......................... 177 Alzheimer’s Association............... 179 Harris County Area Agency on Aging................................. 183 Angel Flight.............................. 185

PREMIUM PARTNERS HealthSouth Rehab Hospitals......... Inside Front Cover, 50 Houston Northwest Medical Center....................... 1, 55 Senior Care Centers........2, 128-129 Dentures & Dental Services...... 3, 48 1st Choice Hospice............... 4, 138 Sava Senior Care....Between 32 & 33 Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center..........Between 32 & 33 Methodist Hospital System..................Between 96 & 97 The Conservatory....Between 96 & 97 Altus Hospice..........139, Back Cover

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1 Horror film liquid 2 Pumpkin color 3 Young Egyptian king 4 Knock gently 5 Feel happiness or joy, at Christmas for example 6 Nightmare on ___ Street 7 Sasha, to Malia 11 Had some chow 13 Gift time, briefly 14 NFL position, for short 15 Magic Mountain or Disneyland, for example (2 words) 16 Animal that was the main subject of the Pied Piper of Hamelin 18 Lively party 20 Pecan, for example 23 Fairies, brownies, etc.

24 Puts up ornaments 25 He starred in a comedy about Thanksgiving called “Planes Trains and Automobiles,” Steve ____ 26 Broomstick traveler 28 “___ the season . . . “ 30 Night flier 32 It’s an omen, when black 33 Frightened noise 34 Afternoon beverage

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Lifestyle

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GUS’ GOURMET TEXAS ECANS

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Our roasted pecans are like no others. They are truly a gourmet treat. To our knowledge, we are the only company who marinates pecans in flavored syrups before roasting. To brag about our product, this past year we were selected as a H.E.B. Promo Pick in the statewide food contest.

The tin lids shown below are designed by Western Artist, Wayne Baize just for us. You can see other specialized tins on our website.

We sell fresh pecans year round!

Please visit us at www.allpecans com or write for our catalogue at: Davis Mountains Nut Company, P O Box 1175, Fort Davis, Texas 79734 or call 1-800-895-2101

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HOME & GARDEN

15 Ways

to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home 1. Accent a bay window by adding window panels below the opening.

2. Add classic crown or fascia dentil molding beneath gutters and eaves to heighten the appearance of your home.

3. If you have a ceiling fan on a front porch, add a two-piece ceiling medallion around the fan’s base to add style to your entire porch.

4. Replace older, rotting wooden louvers with low-maintenance polyurethane louvers.

5. Upgrade the look of your entryway by adding a new brass kick plate and polishing your door hardware.

6. Flank your windows with easy-care polyurethane shutters.

7. Add sparkle to your yard with a decorative lamp post that can help light up the night.

8. Give your house style by adding brackets under roof eaves and on porches.

9. If your home has a Victorian style, use spires to accent exterior areas, fencing and gated areas of the home.

10. Accent your exterior with a new, colorful welcome mat, decorative flags, planter boxes and baskets of flowers.

11. Add dimension to porch ceilings with faux beams.

12. Since the pineapple is the universal sign of hospitality, add a decorative half-round or full round pineapple accent piece in the entryway to your home.

13. Add a trellis system to top off a garage door or side entry door.

14. Add brackets and corbels to side entry areas of the home to bring attention to this area of the house.

15. Cover up unsightly wooden posts with a PVC Column Wrap.

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HOME & GARDEN

When it’s time to think about moving, call a Senior Real Estate Specialist.

Who are SRES® Professionals?

If you haven’t heard of an SRES®, you’re not alone, but with the anticipated needs of an aging population, you’ll be seeing more and more of them. By earning the SRES® designation, a realtor has demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50+ through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.

What does an SRES® do?

SRES® designees not only can create a customized approach to marketing and selling your property, but they also can work with you to explore your housing options to ensure that your next home best serves your current and future needs. Such certified specialists have special knowledge about everything from reverse mortgages and the importance of universal design to the uses of pensions, 401k accounts, and IRAs in real estate transactions.They’ll also help you steer clear of loan schemes and scams that victimize aged 50+ borrowers.

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HOME & GARDEN

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Creating a

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outh Texas is home to several species of butterflies. These tiny, colorful creatures possess the power to capture the attention of young and old alike. Creating a butterfly garden is more than just planting colorful flowers to attract them. Like any other creature, butterflies have specific needs when it comes to their habitat.

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Here are a few plants that are sure to create a colorful, nectarrendering, butterflyfriendly habitat right in your own backyard.

Blue sage is a native Texas perennial, drought-resistant and blooms in shades of purple and blue nearly year-round.

Texas lantana thrives in hot Texas temperatures. It produces bright colorful blossoms and attracts swallowtails, sulphurs and brush-foot butterflies.

Asclepias is also known as milkweed and comes in several varieties. The most common variety in Texas is also known as Antelope Horn. Tropical Milkweed is not native to Texas but is widely available in garden centers and blooms in bright bold colors.

Zinnias grow well in the Texas heat and are easy to grow from a seed. They are annuals, so be prepared to plant them each spring.

Buddleia (butterfly bush) usually bloom mid-July through frost, in vibrant shades of purple, red and white.

A butterfly garden will not only attract colorful creatures to your space, but will also create a colorful atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy.

Don’t forget to feed the next generation of butterflies— the caterpillars! Here are some plants that will attract and nurture certain caterpillar species in Coastal South Texas: • Asclepias (milkweed) – Monarchs • Passion Vines – Fritillaries • Parsley – Black Swallowtail • Citrus – Giant Swallowtail • Pipevine – Pipevine Swallowtail

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RECIPE

Habernero Salsa Courtesy of Yvan Mucharraz, Executive Chef at Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas

Photography | Capella Pedregal Ingredients: 1 stalk of celery 2 avocados, peeled and pitted 2 onions 2 cups grated parmesan cheese 1 carrot 1 cup lime juice

3 serrano chiles 2 cups chipotle chiles 10 habanero chiles 4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered 12 basil leaves salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Roughly chop vegetables into 1 inch size chunks. In a large roasting pan, place celery, onions, carrot, serrano chile, habanero chile and basil leaves; roast in an oven at 350 F until vegetables are brown (approximately 10 minutes without oil). Place roasted vegetables along with grated parmesan cheese, avocado, peeled tomato, chile chipotle and the lime juice into a blender or food processor and blend until the salsa its thick and well mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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You Earned it, We Protect it.

Helping families finance long-term care for their loved ones without losing their life savings.

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hether you’re a caregiver or interested in getting your own business in order, we’ve identified five recommended legal documents that every adult should have. There are many online resources that explain in further detail about each document. If you have an attorney, be sure to ask about these documents or there are online resources that provide a free template for you to create your own. Don’t wait until it’s too late—take a moment to get organized.

ADVANCE DIRECTIVE Also known as a living will or health care declaration/directive, this document outlines your wishes for medical treatments and life-sustaining measures, in the case that you are not able to communicate them verbally. Details might include a “do not resuscitate” order (DNR), the use of breathing machines, tube feeding or organ donation. Making these decisions in advance lets medical professionals know what measures to take and grants your loved ones peace of mind, should they have to communicate these decisions for you.

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DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE While an advance directive is limited to end-of-life concerns, a durable power of attorney for health care accounts for all health care decisions in the case that you are incapable of making decisions for yourself. In this document, you are able to outline how your designated power of attorney should act. Their authority to make these decisions ends when you are once again capable of making your own decisions.

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Many people know this document simply as a “will.” It outlines how your property (including digital property such as email accounts and blogs) should be distributed and to whom. Different states have different requirements for one’s will. In Texas your will must be signed by two witnesses.

LIVING TRUST A living trust designates someone (trustee) to help manage and distribute your assets rather than going through the court system, as in a last will. This often prevents your last wishes from becoming public record. This document also designates terms in which the trustee would set into action, should you be unable to make decisions regarding your assets during and after your life.

FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY This document designates someone (principal) to do business on your behalf, should you be unable to take care of necessary matters yourself. Tasks designated might include paying bills, selling property, managing assets or applying for medical benefits. Unlike a living trust, a financial power of attorney dies when you do.

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MEDICAL CENTERS & CLINICS

Ask for HealthSouth.

A Higher Level of Care.

At HealthSouth, rehabilitation is all we do.

It drives every decision. It keeps HealthSouth at the forefront of innovation. It guarantees the best possible care for each patient’s maximum regained independence.

We are the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, operating in 27 states across the country.

• Only inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Montgomery County to earn Disease-Specific Care Certification by The Joint Commission for our Stroke Recovery Program.

• Outperforming peers by achieving higher functional gains for patients & consistently ranking in the top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the UDS database.

• Using leading edge technologies: Auto Ambulator, Bioness H200 and L300, LiteGait, Biodex Balance System SD, VitalStim, Nintendo Wii Virtual Reality, DriveAble, Armeo Boom, MotoMed Viva 2 with Functional Electrical Stimulation, Tibion Bionic Knee, Reo Therapy, DynaVision D2 and much more.

• Direct admits from home 24 hours a day/7 days a week and do not require a 3-day acute care stay.

• Spacious Private (extra bed for loved ones when needed) and Companion Rooms offered with free WiFi. • Dedicated teams of physicians & professionals totally focused on partnering with patients and families to achieve their maximum functional independence.

www.healthsouththewoodlands.com HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital – The Woodlands 18550 IH 45 South (easy access off I-45 South feeder), Shenandoah, TX 77384 281.364.2006 | Fax 866-558-2083

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You don’t have to travel to get the cancer-fighting treatment you need. Texas Oncology has more than 375 physicians who bring leading-edge technology and research to more than 150 locations across Texas, so you can fight cancer with your loved ones by your side.

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At Houston Methodist, we know that with so much to enjoy in life, you can’t afford to waste time suffering through joint pain. That’s why we build your treatment around the latest minimally invasive techniques. Our joint replacement specialists have the knowledge and expertise to enable a faster, less painful recovery that helps you get back to doing what you love.

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Schedule an appointment with one of our joint specialists at houstonmethodist.org/orthopedics or call 713.790.3333 for a physician referral at one of our six locations.

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ER & URgEnt CaRE Waiting is no FUn. At Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital, we understand that waiting in the ER or Urgent Care is no fun. That’s why we’re offering an online check-in service at CyFairERandUrgentCare.com for all six locations of our urgent care and emergency care to reserve your time online and comfortably wait at home. It’s quick, easy and you’ll be seen by a healthcare professional within 15 minutes of your scheduled time.

Caregivers... get connected

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Not sure where to turn as a caregiver?

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AWARD WINNING CARDIOVASCULAR CARE IS JUST A HEARTBEAT AWAY

MEDICAL CENTERS & CLINICS

The Ed Roberson Center

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease affects 37 percent of men and 26 percent of women 65 and older.

The Ed Roberson Center offers a variety of cardiac services ranging from diagnostic cardiac catheterization, complicated coronary intervention, and comprehensive electrophysiology services.

Take the guesswork out of finding the right heart doctor. Simply visit our website at www.hnmc.com/physician and choose a cardiologist who meets your needs at the click of a button.

Or call our physician referral line at 281-580-0000.

Houston Northwest Medical Center is invested in by physicians.

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Let us Listen

Ever since mom fell it’s been doctor after doctor and form after form. At this point we don’t even know who to listen to anymore.

1.866.KINDRED CONTINUE THE CARE kindredanswers.com

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Life is complicated before being faced with healthcare decisions. Let Kindred help. Call 1.866.KINDRED (1.866.546.3733) and speak to a Registered Nurse to help answer your questions. Whether it’s finding the right Kindred care setting, understanding insurance or Medicare coverage, or evaluating your options – let us help you find a solution. No question is too big or too small.

Making your life a little easier is just one more way that Kindred continues the care.

In the Houston area Kindred offers services in: 10 Transitional Care Hospitals • 2 Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals • Home Health • Hospice Care • RehabCare Contract Rehabilitation.

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Kindred Hospital The Heights 1800 W 26th Street Houston, Texas 77008 832.673.4200 • 832.673.0231 fax www.khheights.com Kindred Hospital Tomball 505 Graham Drive Tomball, Texas 77375 281.255.5600 • 281.255.2954 fax www.khtomball.com

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HOME CARE SERVICES

What Level of Care is Right for You? Retirement Housing Apartment-like facilities that include living essentials such as meals and transportation. These often include facilities for various activities.

Assisted Living These communities are set up to provide residents help with daily activities and also usually offer some level of healthcare services.

Residential/Personal Care Homes Non-apartment facilities that provide assistance for residents with medication, hygiene, and simple tasks such as getting dressed. Typically a home setting.

Skilled Nursing/Rehab These facilities are licensed and equipped to provide residents with healthcare that meets the needs of more involved medical problems.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assistance Alzheimer’s facilities provide special programs and assistance for those with memory loss. Some may provide special security measures to prevent residents from wandering off during periods of disorientation.

Respite Care Facilities that provide Respite Care offer family and other caretakers a reprieve from the stress and work of everyday care of elderly persons who cannot perform or manage care for themselves.

Home Care Various types of at-home care, both medical and non-medical, that allow seniors to remain in their place of residence rather than having to travel back and forth or be admitted to a medical facility. A cost-effective alternative to hospital stays or Skilled Nursing facilities.

Senior Day Care Facilities that provide for the needs of seniors during daytime hours only.

Services typically include meals, social interaction, arts/crafts/entertainment, and stretching/gentle exercise. Centers often accommodate seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Day care allows the family to go to work or a much needed rest.

Hospice Care End of life care for the terminally ill, usually via visits in the home or facility of residence. Focus lies with pain management, comfort, and emotional support for the individual and family.

Care Management Care managers examine their clients’ needs and make recommendations regarding Home Care providers, the best type of housing for the individual, and other aspects of care that can be daunting for a senior or their family.

These recommendations are orchestrated into a comprehensive plan of care.

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PAS DAD licensed home-care providers offer assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, transferring and incontinence care.

Home Care and Companion services provide supervision to monitor and/or assist with daily activities and tasks.

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Help for Caregivers Caregiver information, research, education, services and advocacy

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Home Care vs Home Health Care How can I determine if home care is necessary?

When self-care at home becomes difficult and/or family caregivers are not available to assist, home care may be the answer. Home care often relieves family members of basic caregiving functions and makes it possible to spend quality time, rather than the functional caregiving time.

Home care is often easier and faster than moving to an institutional care setting and allows the senior to stay at home in familiar surroundings.

What is home health care?

When the need is for more than home and personal care, a home health care agency may be required. Home health care provides skilled medical services (such as administration and adjustment of medication levels, monitoring and dressing of wounds, etc.) in the home by trained medical personnel. Home health care is always ordered and supervised by a physician.

What is home care?

Simply put, home care is non-medical, personal assistance provided in the home. Home care may include help with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene. It may include a wide range of services: taking and recording vital signs, assistance in the bathroom, light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, grocery shopping and pharmacy errands, home safety supervision, medication reminders, bill-paying, laundry, and transportation.

Will my insurance cover the costs?

Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances are sources of payment for receiving home and home health care. Home Healthcare services are typically medically necessary. They are paid for by Medicare or other health insurance, and have been ordered by a physician. Private duty home care services are typically paid for privately, or using long-term care insurance, reverse mortgage proceeds, or Veterans aid and attendance pension benefits, or some combination of any of these programs.

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For 55+ Adults

Housing

Residential Care Homes Independent/Retirement Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing/Rehab Licensed Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care Continuing Care Retirement Communities Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Types of Residential Residence

Independent Living Type Description Single family homes or townhomes for self-sufficient seniors that offer the security and social activities of a community living environment.

Services

• Laundry / linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities Note – there are more expensive communities that have all the luxuries of country clubs.

Regulation

Not Regulated

Assisted Living Communities Communities, typically of 2-3 story apartments, that provide 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and using the bathroom but not 24 hr offer medical services.

• Laundry / Linen Service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing / Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls

State Regulations

Also Known • Retirement Communities As • Retirement Homes • Senior Apartments • Senior Housing

• Assisted Living Facilities • Personal Care Homes • Eldercare facilities • Domiciliary Care • Board and Care • Residential Care Facilities • Community-Based Retirement Facilities • Adult Living Facilities • Adult Foster Care • Sheltered housing • Community Residences • Group Homes • Adult Family Homes

Approximate Market rate to rent or buy a Costs home plus community fees from $200 – $2,000 / month.

$1,800 to $4,000 / month

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Skilled Nursing (Nursing Homes)

Information courtesy of The American Elder Care Research Organization

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Communities, typically apartments, which provides 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living and medical care by nurses and therapists.

Campus-like communities that provides a continuum of care, from private residences to assisted living and skilled nursing care; designed for individuals with declining conditions and those that want to remain in a single location.

• Laundry / linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing / Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls • 24 hr nursing care • Condition specific care • Hospice / end of life services • Doctors on call

• Laundry / linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing / Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls • 24 hr nursing care • Condition specific care • Hospice / end of life services • Doctors on call

State & Federal Regulations

Some State Regulations

• Skilled Nursing Facilities • SNF • Nursing Home Care and Rehabilitation • Convalescent hospital • Rest Home

• CCRCS • Continuing Care • Retirement Facilities • Life Care Facilities • Life Care Communities

$4,000 to $12,000 / month

Varies with breadth of services required.

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RETIRE

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Commissioner Sid Miller | Texas Department of Agriculture

The good life isn’t a dream — it’s a destination. So, it’s no wonder so many people are looking to retire in Texas. With affordable housing, a lower cost of living and a wealth of experiences to share, we’re a bright Lone Star that shines the way home.

Explore the possibilities.

Visit RetireInTexas.org to find a community to call home.

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WHERE

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do you go from here?

W

hen everyday tasks such as cooking or maintaining a house appear to be burdensome for a loved one, or signs of loneliness become prevalent, it may be time explore a new living situation. So, where do you go from here?

Eldercare professionals such as a geriatric care manager (GCM) might be a good place to start. They can be instrumental in helping determine the specific services your loved one may need and are also familiar with local options and associated costs. Most GCMs charge a fee; so be sure to get references and fee information before hiring one.

However, if you choose to do the research yourself, the first step is to research options available in your area. From there, you can begin to locate places that meet your specific criteria and the needs of your loved one. There are five major housing options to consider: living with a family member or friend; independent retirement communities; assisted living facilities; nursing homes; and continued care retirement communities.

Moving in with a family member or friend is an ideal option when it is convenient for both parties. This allows seniors to remain in a comfortable environment and maintain social relationships. This option is often the most affordable.

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Home care providers can be considered in addition to or instead of this option. Home care services provide specialized non-medical care, as well as create respite opportunities for caregivers—allowing your loved one maximum freedom. Home care should not be confused with home health companies that provide medical assistance in the home.

Be sure to look for organizations that provide the type and level of care that is needed.

Independent retirement communities are housing options specifically designed for active aging adults who need no assistance with daily activities. This can range from apartments to townhouses and single family homes. This housing option gives seniors maximum independence. Retirement communities generally provide opportunities for socialization, such as games night in a centrally located place on the property. They are ideal for independent seniors looking to retire among people their own age and retain a social life. These communities, however, are not a viable option for those who need help with everyday tasks, such as cooking, cleaning or dressing.

Assisted living properties provide a low level of care for seniors who need additional help, but still wish to remain independent. Most are residence hall-style with a choice of single or double rooms. Housing options vary depending on location and can range from a single room to an individual apartment, with or without a kitchen. These properties can offer help with tasks such as dressing, bathing and cleaning, around the clock. In general, most places provide three meals per day, light transportation, 24-hour security, medication management and social activities. Be sure to ask each facility which services they provide.

Assisted living is typically not covered by insurance and most families use private pay options such as personal savings, pensions or social security to cover the costs. Because this option can be expensive, it is important to check your budget and make sure you or your loved one can handle the cost long-term.

There are a growing number of assisted living properties that specialize in Alzheimer’s and memory care. They provide similar services as a regular assisted living property, however they have trained staff in working with an Alzheimer’s resident’s special needs. In addition, they provide a safe, secure unit for their residents.

Skilled nursing facilities provide the highest level of care available.

Unlike assisted living, they maintain constant care, with a physician or trained nurse on call at all times. Skilled nursing facilities include residence hall-style housing, three meals per day, and help with dressing, bathing, eating and medication management.

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Most provide recreational activities for residents and some provide rehab opportunities. This housing option is ideal for those who can no longer live independently and need 24-hour care. Many also offer temporary stay options for those who need constant care after hospitalization and wish to regain their independence post-recovery. Temporary nursing home stays are often covered by Medicare, but long-term or permanent stays are not.

Continued care retirement communities, also known as CCRCs, provide increasing levels of care as needs change. These communities are equipped for all levels of care, from completely independent housing options to constant care options. Seniors can live independently at the outset and transition into minimal care options or nursing care as their needs change. A major benefit is that your loved ones do not have to keep moving as their condition changes. Although cost plays a large factor with this option, it creates a stable environment for retiring and allows seniors to form and maintain social relationships.

Overall, choosing to transition your loved one into a different living environment is a big decision with many factors to consider. It is important to honestly assess your loved one’s financial situation, current care needs and how those factors may change in the next five to 10 years.

2014 Average Senior Care Costs

by Type and Duration* Type of Senior Care Hour

Day

Month

Year

Home Care Aide Cost

$21

$3,624 $41,184 $165 (8 hrs/day) (22 work days/mo.) (250 work days/yr.)

Home Health Aide Cost

$21

$3,624 $41,184 $165 (8 hrs/day) (22 work days/mo.) (250 work days/yr.)

Adult Day Care Cost

n/a

$55

Adult Day Health Care Cost

n/a

$60

$1,320

$15,000 (250 work days/yr.)

Assisted Living Cost

n/a

n/a

$4,000

$48,000

Skilled Nursing Home Cost

n/a

n/a

$5,475

$65,700

$1,430 $13,750 (22 work days/mo.) (250 work days/yr.)

*Above cost information courtesy of The American Elder Care Research Organization Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281

The Legacy Assisted & Independent Living 720 12th Street 77414 (979) 245-7891

Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor 4141 S Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 660-5000 Brookdale Galleria 2929 Post Oak Boulevard 77056 (866) 907-7719 Clarewood House 7400 Clarewood Drive 77036 (713) 774-5821 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Drive 77077 (281) 496-7676 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5 The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 (713) 979-3777 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Forum At Memorial Woods 777 N Post Oak Road 77024 (713) 956-0870 The Hallmark 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633 Brookdale Willowbrook Place 7450 Willow Chase Boulevard 77070 (866) 588-0050

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

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Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 1714 Chestnut Ridge Road 77339 (713) 419-2609 MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Plantation Villas Community 202 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-9584 LEAGUE CITY The Crossings 2700 Marina Bay Drive 77573 (281) 339-7996 SPRING Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 515 Enchanted River Drive 77388 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2027 Cherry Laurel 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 26222 Hanna Road 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 The Village at Gleannloch Farms 9505 Northpointe Boulvard 77379 (281) 569-2999 SUGAR LAND The Sycamores at Sugar Land 770 Brooks Street 77478 (281) 565-6722

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Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25715 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25711 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25703 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 The Village at the Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Drive 77380 (281) 292-4600 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25707 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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You belong here!

If you are looking to retire in a location that offers you fun and convenient opportunities at an affordable cost, consider Commerce, Texas.

In the university community of Commerce, you gain access to a wide variety of cultural activities in the areas of arts, sporting events, music, theater and much more.

Historical sites and museums are located in every direction.

Festivals and events are hosted Festi throughout the year in nearly every nearby community. And, whether you like to �sh, golf, boat or walk, the recreational opportunities you’ve been dreaming of await.

HOUSING: Independent/Retirement

RETIRE IN COMMERCE

Quality healthcare facilities, housing and other services essential to those of us 60+ are also conveniently located in Commerce and the surrounding area.

Take a closer look at Commerce, Texas – You Belong Here!

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Independent/Retirement APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

ALVIN Alvin Memorial Gardens 916 South Gordon 77511 (281) 331-1214

BAYTOWN Birdsong Place Villas 1017 Birdsong Drive 77521 (832) 477-7585 Shady Creek Premier Retirement Community 1220 Knowlton Road 77520 (281) 428-1233 CLEVELAND Azalea Terrace Apartments 121 Peach Street 77327 (281) 592-1952 Cleveland Plaza Apartments 915 E. Hanson Street 77327 (281) 592-7870 Park Place Apartments 200 Campbell Street 77327 (281) 592-0332 CONROE Bellshire Apartments 800 Bellshire Drive 77301 (936) 756-8849 Camelot Pines Apartments 200 Camelot Street 77304 (936) 539-5880 Carriage Inn – Conroe 750 Longmire Road 77304 (936) 760-1966 APT, TS, H, HH 4, 6

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Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Havenwood Place Apartments 600 Hickerson 77301 (936) 441-9300 Regency in The Forest 545 FM 1488 77384 (936) 271-5110 APT 4 The Mansions in the Forest 545 FM 1488 77384 (936) 271-5110 The Wellington at Conroe 500 River Point Drive 77304 (936) 756-8643

ANGLETON Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281 Magnolia Acres 108 Deborah Drive 77515 (979) 849-2301 Whites Cottage Center 332 Marshall Alley 77515 (979) 849-4744

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CYPRESS Ainsley Courte Assisted Living 15055 N Eldridge Parkway 77429 (281) 374-8002 DEER PARK The Waterford at Deer Park 201 McDermott Street 77504 (281) 542-9445 DICKINSON Mariposa Apartment Homes at Bay Colony 1101 FM 517 West 77539 (281) 534-1122 APT, H, 4 EAGLE LAKE Courtwood Apartments 400 S. Austin Road 77434 (888) 905-9791 FRIENDSWOOD Gardens at Friendswood Lake 1423 West Parkwood Avenue 77546 (281) 648-1044 Hope Village Home 4 15403 Hope Village Road 77546 (281) 482-7926 Trinity Care Senior Living 227 E. Edgewood Drive 77546 (281) 482-9700

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GALVESTON The Meridian Retirement Community 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (409) 763-6437 HEMPSTEAD Shady Oaks Apartments Limited 506 Ellen Powell Drive 77445 (936) 857-5511 HOUSTON Atria Westchase 11424 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-7900 Bellerive Apartment 7225 Bellerive 77036 (713) 789-5000 Belmont Village Hunters Creek 7667 Woodway Drive 77063 713-781-1505 Braesridge Senior Living Apartments 11100 Braesridge Drive 77071 (713) 270-8494 Brookdale Place Memorial City 11900 Barryknoll 77024 (713) 932-0400 Brookdale Place Spring Shadows 10100 Kempwood 77080 (713) 462-6444 Brookdale Place West University 5151 Buffalo Speedway 77005 (713) 432-7777 Brookdale Place Willowbrook 7575 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 588-0800 Camden Royal Oaks 11805 Meadowglen Lane 77082 (281) 556-0153 Chelsea Senior Community 3230 W. Little York Road 77091 (713) 481-8989 Commons of Grace Senior Apartment Homes 9110 Tidwell 77078 (713) 635-3500 Copperfield Estates 16820 West Road 77095 (281) 859-9911 Cornerstone Gardens 14522 Cornerstone Village Drive 77014 (281) 580-8004 Cornerstone Village Apartments 3133 Cornerstone Park Drive 77014 (281) 880-0100

Creekbend Garden Apartments 8106 Creekbend Drive 77071 (713) 272-7717 Cypresswood Estates 15331 Kuykendahl 77090 (281) 580-5333 Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Drive 77077 (281) 496-7676 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5 Emeritus at Cy-Fair 11500 Fallbrook Drive 77065 (281) 970-6688 Emeritus at Memorial 1414 Sandy Springs Road 77042 (713) 782-3355 Evening Star Villa 11800 S Glen Drive 77099 (281) 498-7758 Evergreen Commons 8484 Jason Street 77074 (713) 272-0201 Goldberg B’nai B’rith Towers 10909 Fondren 77096 (713) 771-2417 HomeTowne on Bellfort 10888 Huntington Estates Drive 77099 (281) 568-9990 Houston Heights Tower 330 W 19th Street 77008 713-862-8058 Lakeview Place 8950 Hammerly Boulevard 77080 (713) 984-9003 Langwick Senior Residences 955 Langwick Drive 77060 (281) 876-1812 Laurel Point 16170 Westpark Drive 77082 (866) 994-6786 Lovett Manor 2056 Antoine Drive 77055 (713) 683-6900 Lyeral Apartment 75 Lyerly 77022 (713) 694-6681 Magnolia Estates 101 Normandy Road 77015 (713) 455-3333 Mariposa Apartment Homes at Ella Boulevard 16354 Ella Boulevard 77090 (281) 880-8400 APT, H 4 Mariposa Apartment Homes at Reed Road 2889 Reed Road 77051 (713) 738-1222 APT, H 4

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Village on the Park – Friendswood 400 E. Parkwood Drive 77546 (281) 996-8871 APT, H, TS, HH 4, 6

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Independent/Retirement APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

HOUSTON – Continued Northvale Village 14422 Cornerstone Village Drive 77014 (281) 880-6144 Oak Tree Manor Apartments 14603 Fonmeadow Drive 77035 (713) 729-9288 Oleander Commons Apartments 12805 Bissonnet 77099 (832) 328-0812 Orchard Park at Willowbrook 13350 Perry Road 77070 (832) 237-7000 Park at Bellaire 6333 Chimney Rock 77081 (713) 830-5400 Pepper Tree Manor 5950 Antoine 77091 (713) 681-5553 Rainbow Village 6100 Corporate 77036 (713) 995-4538 St Dominic Village 2401 A Holcombe Boulevard 77021 (713) 741-8700 Tarrytowne Estates 1815 Enclave Parkway 77077 (281) 531-1905 Telephone Road Apartments 6000 Telephone Road 77087 (713) 645-2131 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza 2865 Westminister Plaza Drive 77082 (281) 556-6020 RSP, MC, TS, PS 4, 5 The Gardens at Spring Shadows 10100 Kempwood Drive 77080 (713) 462-6444 APT, TS, HH, RH 4 The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 (713) 660-6552 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Manor at Jersey Village 12400 Castlebridge Drive 77065 (281) 970-4040

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Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

The Orchard at Garden Oaks 880 W. 34th Street 77018 (713) 861-3800 The Orchard at Westchase 10801 Westpark Drive 77042 (713) 334-7500 The Village of Tanglewood 1600 Augusta Drive 77057 (713) 977-1400 APT, H TS 4, 6 Treemont Retirement Community 2501 Westerland Drive 77063 (713) 783-6820 University Place 7480 Beechnut 77074 (713) 541-2900 Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Boulevard 77065 (281) 970-7979 APT, H MC, TS, HH 4, 6 Villas on Winkler 8625 Winkler Drive 77017 (713) 910-7774 APT, LAPT, TS 4, 6 West Oaks Village 15025 Caseta Drive 77082 (281) 531-4406 Westbrae Court 10680 Westbrae Parkway 77031 (713) 541-9991 Woodland Christian Towers 600 E Tidwell Road 77022 (713) 692-2439 HUMBLE Knightsbridge Apartments 3455 FM 1960 Road West 77338 (832) 644-1284 Sierra Meadows Apartments 9835 N. Sam Houston Parkway East 77396 (281) 441-3999 Wentworth Senior Apartments 19030 Timber Forest Drive 77346 (281) 540-3373

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JACINTO CITY Big Bass Resort 9701 Market Street 77029 (713) 675-8800 KATY Carriage Inn – Katy 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 392-2800 APT, H MC, TS, HH 4, 6 Heritage Grand at Cinco Ranch 5027 S. Bend Park Court 77494 (281) 395-0444 Providence Place 20300 Saums Road 77449 (281) 647-6470 The Grand Parkway 22777 Franz Road 77449 (281) 395-0555 The Solana at Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Boulevard 77494 (281) 395-9600 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 The Villas of Park Grove 600 Park Grove 77450 (281) 398-1411 Trebah Village Apartments 19501 West Little York Road 77449 (281) 861-4258 KEMAH Lake Haven Apartments 1051 Columbia Memorial Parkway 77565 (281) 538-5559 APT 4 KINGWOOD Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center 2807 Kings Crossing Drive 77345 (281) 361-7557 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Atria Kingwood 2401 Green Oak Drive 77339 (281) 359-8959 Cypress Woods 2755 Chessnut Ridge Road 77339 (281) 441-8800 Kingwood Senior Village 435 Northpines Drive 77365 (281) 548-2500 Terrace Retirement Living at Kingwood 929 Rockmead Drive 77339 (281) 359-8800

LAKE JACKSON Carriage Inn – Lake Jackson 130 Lake Road 77566 (979) 285-0300 APT, H MC, TS, HH 4, 6 Lake Jackson Manor Apartments 120 Garland Drive 77566 (979) 297-2500 Plantation Villas Community 202 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-9584 LEAGUE CITY Regal Estates Assisted Living and Retirement 500 Enterprise Avenue 77573 (281) 538-5993 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 The Crossings 2700 Marina Bay Drive 77573 (281) 339-7996 MISSOURI CITY HomeTowne at Missouri City 10014 S. Sam Houston Parkway 77071 (713) 776-2100 The Plantation at Quail Valley 2815 Cypress Point Drive 77459 (281) 208-4470 APT, TS 4

HOUSING: Independent/Retirement

HUNTSVILLE Carriage Inn – Huntsville 2805 Lake Road 77340 (936) 295-0600 APT, H TS, HH 4, 6

PASADENA Bayshore Towers Apartments 3219 Burke Road 77504 (713) 947-0754 Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments 2627 Cherrybrook Lane 77502 (713) 920-1844 The Parkway Senior Apartments 3663 Fairmont Parkway 77504 (281) 487-9900 PEARLAND Trinity Oaks of Pearland 3033 Pearland Parkway 77581 (281) 997-8880 Villages of Towne Lake 4055 Village Drive 77581 (281) 997-5533 RICHMOND Brazos Bend Villa Apartments 2020 Rocky Falls Road 77469 (281) 342-5252 ROSENBERG Kings Arms Apartments 1317 Mahlmann Street 77471 (281) 342-7112

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Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

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3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

SANTA FE Heritage Crossing Apartments 12402 11th Street 77510 (409) 925-3838

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

THE WOODLANDS Conservatory at Alden Bridge 6203 Alden Bridge Drive 77382 (832) 482-4344 TS, HH, RH 4 Oak Haven Apartment Homes 19445 David Memorial Drive 77385 (281) 363-4941 APT 4 The Forum at The Woodlands 5055 West Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 367-3170

SPRING Atria Cypresswood 6611 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 370-5444 Conservatory at Champion Forest 8215 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 378-6069 TS, HH, RH 4 Paradise Springs 5600 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 376-5949 SUGAR LAND Atria Sugar Land 1401 Soldiers Field Drive 77479 (281) 494-4200 Brookdale Plaza First Colony 16900 Lexington Boulevard 77479 (281) 903-2000 Greatwood at Sugar Land 7001 Riverbrook 77479 (281) 343-8400 TS, HH, PS 4, 5, 6 Home Sweet Home Residential Care Facility 13218 Nantucket Drive 77478 (281) 704-1164 SWEENEY The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. Second Street 77480 (979) 548-1524 APT, RC RSP, TS 4, 5, 6

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TOMBALL Harvest Home Inc 520 Baker Drive 77375 (281) 357-5775 Home Towne at Tomball 2627 S. Cherry Street 77375 (281) 516-3993 The Heritage 1221 Graham Drive 77375 (281) 401-5400 WEBSTER Baybrook Park Apartments 500 W. Texas Avenue 77598 (281) 332-6262 Brookdale Plaza Clear Lake 780 West Bay Area Boulevard 77598 (281) 316-9055 WEST COLUMBIA Brooks Manor Apartments 444 Jefferson Street 77486 (979) 345-5557

TEXAS CITY Morningstar Villas 3505 Magnolia Street 77590 (409) 945-0400

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Asparagus Mike Wells Courtesy of Damian’s Cucina

Photography | Brenlee McKnight Ingredients: 4 asparagus stalks, cooked and cooled 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs 3 cups Parmesan cheese, grated 1 oz. clarified butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon shallot, chopped pinch lemon zest

1/2 oz. chicken or veal stock 1/2 oz. white wine 1/2 oz. lemon juice 3/4 oz. butter, cold 3 oz. Roma tomato, diced pinch basil, chopped 4 oz. jumbo lump crabmeat salt and pepper, to taste

Directions: Heat oil in skillet to 325 degrees. Take asparagus, coat in flour, then egg, then flour again, and then egg again, then Parmesan cheese. Fry until golden brown.

While the asparagus is frying, start the sauce. Heat clarified butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot and lemon zest. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, and then add stock, wine and lemon juice. When liquids have reduced, add crabmeat, diced tomato, then cold butter, basil and salt, and pepper to taste.

When the sauce has a creamy consistency, remove from heat and top the asparagus.

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Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

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Desire to Live 2220 CR 144 77511 (832) 512-3863

Ainsley Courte Assisted Living 15055 N Eldridge Parkway 77429 (281) 374-8002

Talbots Kozy Korner, LLC 1501 Parkway 77511 (281) 331-1289

DICKINSON La Vita Bella 3527 Oak Drive 77539 (281) 534-9404

ANGLETON Country Village Care Inc P C 721 W Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281

FRESNO

BAYTOWN Remington Park Assisted Living Residence 901 West Baker Road 77521 (281) 427-4373 Swan Manor Assisted Living 2508 Ward Road 77520 (281) 422-9030

CONROE Abundant Life Assisted Living & Memory Care 15245 Saddlewood Drive 77384 (281) 825-2464

TeiGoRoc I Personal Care Home 11184 Damico Lane 77306 (936) 231-3127 TeiGoRoc II Personal Care Home 11120 FM 1485 77306 (936) 231-3124

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Emeritus at Friendswood 1310 Friendswood Drive S 77546 (281) 648-5454

Autumn Grove Cottage – Copperfield 8524 Copperbrook Drive 77095 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6

The Oaks Assisted Living Residence 203 Charter Street 78934 (979) 732-9590

Strake Place 1701 Westview Boulevard 77304 (936) 539-5558

FRIENDSWOOD

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COLUMBUS

Loving Kindness Assisted Living 635 Pinewood Drive 77385 (281) 323-4676

Plantation Personal Care Home 4118 Knight Road 77545 (281) 431-0994 RSP, MC 3, 4, 5

Autumn Grove Cottage – The Heights 1405 West 24th Street 77008 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6 Belmont Village West University 2929 W Holcombe Boulevard 77025 (713) 592-9200 Braeburn Gardens 8627 Willow Meadow Drive 77031 (713) 988-1444 Braeswood Personal Care Homes 3519 South Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 666-6545 Brookdale Place Shadow Lake 2835 Shadowbriar Drive 77077 (281) 759-6700

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Oak Shadows 4801 Allendale 77017 (713) 941-7700

Brookdale Place Tanglewood 505 Bering Drive 77057 (713) 532-1718

Silverado Senior Living – Cypresswood 10225 Cypresswood Drive 77070 (281) 955-0880 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5, 6

Clarewood House 7400 Clarewood Drive 77036 (713) 774-5821 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Colonial Oaks at Braeswood 7800 N Stadium Drive 77030 (713) 799-8200 TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5

Sparrow Adult Living 7414 Jensen Drive 77093 (713) 697-4600 RSP 1, 3, 5 Sweet Home Assisted Living 13820 Eagle Pass 77015 (713) 450-3222

Colonial Oaks at Westchase 11395 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-2900 4

The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 (713) 660-6552 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Com For Care 7502 Marinette Drive 77074 (713) 664-4677 RSP, PS 4, 5, 6

The Gardens Of Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Boulevard 77401 (713) 665-3888

Devine Living Center 12802 Newbrook Drive 77072 (281) 799-5955

The Hallmark Assisted Living – Alzheimer’s Center 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633

EdenBrook of Champions 14050 Cutten Road 77069 (281) 866-9898

The Medallion 6262 N. Braeswood 77074 (713) 778-5777

Emeritus at Champion 17705 Red Oak Drive 77090 (281) 440-0966

The Solana Vintage Park 19929 Chaswood Park Drive 77070 (281) 320-9000 The Village at Meyerland 4141 N Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 665-4141 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Emeritus at Clearlake 14101 Bay Point Court 77062 (281) 461-7600 Graystone Senior Lifecare Assisted Living 1310 Riverview Circle 77077 (713) 973-8899 Helen’s Care Cottages 3611 Glen Pine 77068 (281) 866-8840 Helens Care Cottages 5807 Old Lodge 77066 (281) 866-8185 Holly Hall Retirement Community 2000 Holly Hall Street 77054 (713) 799-9031 Larkwood Assisted Living 8910 Marinette Drive 77074 (713) 988-4871 Lovett Place 808 Lovett Boulevard 77006 (713) 526-2233

HOUSING: Assisted Living

Brookdale Place Spring Shadows 9889 Kempwood Drive 77080 (713) 934-8844

The Village of The Heights 1407 Studewood Street 77008 (713) 802-9700 MC, RSP, TS, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Tranquility Personal Care Homes 9006 Poco 77080 (713)-783-2404 U.S. Memory Care of Vintage 10120 Louetta Road 77070 (832) 301-8188 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Village on the Park – Houston 12102 Steeple Way Boulevard 77065 (281) 970-7979 MC, TS, HH 4, 6 Zimac Care Center 9898 Bissonnet Street 77036 (713) 272-7004

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Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

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5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

The Villa 26110 Willow Colony Lane 77494 (281) 395-0139

HUMBLE Autumn Grove Cottage – Humble 5500 Atascocita Road 77346 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6

Tuscany Living Villa Katy 28019 Norfolk Trail Lane 77494 (832) 361-4064

Compassionate Home Care 8426 Opalwood Lane 77338 (281) 540-2258

KINGWOOD Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 1714 Chestnut Ridge Road 77339 (713) 419-2609 MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

HUNTSVILLE Carriage Inn – Huntsville 2805 Lake Road 77340 (936) 295-0600 TS, HH 4, 6

Eden Terrace of Kingwood 919 Rockmead 77339 (281) 359-8800

The Lexington Center 679 I-45 South 77340 (936) 295-4488

Rosemont Assisted Living 6450 Kings Parkway 77346 (281) 812-4099

KATY

Silverado Senior Living – Kingwood 22955 Eastex Freeway 77339 (281) 312-2526 RSP, MC, TS, PS 4, 5, 6

Autumn Grove Cottage – Katy 21803 Oak Park Trails Drive 77450 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6

LAKE JACKSON

Carriage Inn Katy 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 392-2800 MC, TS, HH 4, 6

Carriage Inn Lake Jackson 130 Lake Road 77566 (979) 285-0300 MC, TS, HH 4, 6

Colonial Oaks of Katy 21601 Provincial Boulevard 77450 (281) 578-2222 TS 4, 5, 6

Elmcroft at Lake Jackson 206 Oak Drive South 77566 (979) 297-5577 Plantation Villas Community 202 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-9584

Legacy at Falcon Point 1520 Katy Gap Road 77494 (281) 394-0628 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

LEAGUE CITY

Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch 21939 Cinco Ranch Boulevard 77450 (281) 717-1700 The Orchard Assisted Living & Memory Care 24802 Kingsland Boulvard 77494 (281) 371-3000 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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MANVEL Orchard Park at Southfork 3151 Southfork Parkway (713) 960-4727 RSP, MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Six Palms Assisted Living Facility 5409 Croix Road 77578 (281) 692-9226 MEADOWS PLACE Meadows Place Senior Village 12221 South Kirkwood 77477 (281) 240-1932 MISSOURI CITY Oyster Creek Manor 3505 FM 1092 77459 (281) 261-1217 MONTGOMERY Live Oak Assisted Living 115 Lone Star Boulevard 77356 (936) 597-4140 NEEDVILLE

RICHMOND Clayton Oaks Living 21175 SW Freeway 77469 (281) 341-6200 MC, TS 3, 4, 5, 6 ROSENBERG Cambridge Square Assisted Living 2700 Avenue N 77471 (281) 344-8444 ROSHARON Three D Management Inc. 12811 Pleasant Valley Drive 77583 (281) 369-2067 SPRING Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2027 Cherry Laurel 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 515 Enchanted River Drive 77388 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 26222 Hanna Road 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Reliable Oaks 11750 Padon Road 77461 (832) 282-7363

Autumn Grove Cottage – Champions 8733 Eastloch Drive 77379 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6

PASADENA

Grace Memory Care 25610 Oakhurst Drive 77386 (832) 677-2901

Colonial Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care 4004 Vista Road 77504 (713) 941-4663 Heritage House, LLC 3910 Fairmont Parkway 77504 (281) 998-8786 Pine Tree Assisted Living 5128 Pine Avenue 77503 (281) 487-3113 PEARLAND Autumn Grove Cottage – Pearland 3403 Southfork Parkway 77578 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6 Colonial Oaks Pearland 2940 Cullen Parkway 77584 (281) 997-2500

HOUSING: Assisted Living

Regal Estates Assisted Living and Retirement 500 Enterprise Avenue 77573 (281) 538-5993 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

King’s Palace 25706 Glen Loch Drive 77380 (281) 681-2273 Spring Creek Village Senior Living 20305 Holzwarth Road 77388 (281) 257-2299 RSP, MC, TS 4, 5, 6 Wood Glen Court 5000 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 573-0370 APT, MC 4, 5, 6 SUGAR LAND Atria Sugar Land 1401 Soldiers Field Drive 77479 (281) 494-4200

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3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

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5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25703 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Colonial Oaks at First Colony 13825 Lexington Boulevard 77478 (281) 277-0900 TS, HH, RH, PS, RSP 4, 5, 6 Emeritus at Sugar Land 151 Commerce Green Boulevard 77478 (281) 491-6257 Greatwood at Sugar Land 7001 Riverbrook 77479 (281) 343-8400

Autumn Grove Cottage – The Woodlands 5000 Alden Bridge Drive 77382 (281) 220-0882 MC 4, 5, 6 Grace Residential Care Home, Inc 25914 Oak Ridge Drive 77380 (281) 419-9721 Silverado Senior Living The Woodlands 7950 Bay Branch Drive 77382 (281) 681-8000 RSP, MC, TS, PS 4, 5, 6

Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh Street 77478 (281) 277-1221 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

The Village of The Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Drive 77380 (281) 292-4600 RSP, MC, TS, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

SWEENEY The Fountains Assisted Living 1101 E. Second Street 77480 (979) 548-1524 RSP, TS 4, 5, 6

TOMBALL Serenity’s Haven 8727 Seber Lane 77375 (281) 732-6937

TEXAS CITY The Independence Village 905 Highway 3N 77591 (409) 935-4335

Southern Knights Assisted Living Center 27919 Johnson Road 77375 (281) 351-8575

The Wood Group 5825 E F Lowry Expressway 77591 (409) 935-4629

VICTORIA

THE WOODLANDS Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25715 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25711 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Elmcroft at Victoria 411 East Larkspur 77904 (361) 576-0444 WHARTON Elmcroft at Briar Lane 1930 Briar Lane 77488 (979) 532-5800

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25707 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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At U.S. Memory Care of Vintage, we provide assisted living and compassionate care for those challenged by memory loss.

Through Inspirations, our innovative memory care program, we create individualized care plans for our residents that promote happiness and success.

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Making the most of each day is an important part of our focus.

With over 15 years of memory care experience, we know that being involved and engaged makes for fulfilling days.

HOUSING: Alzheimer’s

Memory Care With a Purpose Engagement programs designed specifically to enhance quality of life.

Autumn Leaves of Cinco Ranch 24024 Westheimer Pkwy.

Katy, TX 77494 (281) 392-2050 | License #105776

Autumn Leaves of Meyerland 4710 W. Bellfort Ave. Houston, TX 77035 (713) 360-0000 | License #105181

Autumn Leaves of Clear Lake 14225 Crescent Landing Dr. Houston, TX 77062 (281) 938-2800 | License #105048

Autumn Leaves of Pearland 11200 Discovery Bay Dr. Pearland, TX 77584 (713) 436-3941 | License #104926

Autumn Leaves of Cy-Fair 17801 West Rd. Houston, TX 77095 (281) 861-2590 | License #105214

Autumn Leaves of Riverstone 20313 S. University Blvd.

Missouri City, TX 77459 (281) 778-2881 | License #104587

Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood 6327 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379 (281) 374-1750 | License #104657

Autumn Leaves of The Woodlands 10700 Montfair Blvd.

The Woodlands, TX 77382 (832) 764-5324 | License #104378 Autumn Leaves of West Houston 1725 Eldridge Pkwy.

Houston, TX 77077 (832) 554-2800 | License #105482

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Tips for Effective Communication with Someone who has Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease presents many challenges, and communication is a big one. Despite the challenges, you can communicate effectively with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Consider these tips provided by the Mayo Clinic staff: • Speak clearly. Introduce yourself. Speak in a clear, straightforward manner.

• Show respect. Avoid secondary baby talk and diminutive phrases, such as “good girl.” Don’t assume that your loved one can’t understand you, and don’t talk about your loved one as if he or she weren’t there.

• Stay present. Maintain eye contact, and stay near your loved one so that he or she will know that you’re listening and trying to understand.

• Avoid distractions. Communication may be difficult—if not impossible— against a background of competing sights and sounds.

• Keep it simple. Use short sentences and plain words. As the disease progresses, yes-no questions may work best, and only one question at a time is best. Break down requests into single steps.

• Don’t interrupt. It may take longer than you expect for your loved one to process and respond. Avoid criticizing, hurrying and correcting.

• Use visual cues. Sometimes gestures or other visual cues promote better understanding than words alone. Rather than simply asking if your loved one needs to use the toilet, for example, take him or her to the toilet and point to it.

• Don’t argue. Your loved one’s reasoning and judgment will decline over time. To spare anger and agitation, don’t argue with your loved one.

• Stay calm. Even when you’re frustrated, keep your voice gentle. Your nonverbal cues, including the tone of your voice, can send a clearer message than what you actually say.

Online Resources: Alzheimer’s Association – alz.org Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – alzfdn.org National Institute on Aging – nia.nih.gov BrightFocus Foundation – brightfocus.org WebMD – webmd.com Caregiver ACTION Network – caregiveraction.org Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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HOUSING: Alzheimer’s

Licensed Alzheimer’s APT = LAPT = H = RSP =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

CONROE

Elmcroft at Rivershire 450 N. Rivershire 77304 (936) 788-2626 Heartis Conroe 608 South Conroe Medical Drive 77304 (936) 585-6444 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Heritage Oaks 903 Longmire Road (936) 760-2010 DICKINSON Serenity Gardens 1816 Gill Road 77539 (832) 738-1576 RSP, 4, 5, 6 HOUSTON Atria Westchase 11424 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-7900 Autumn Grove Cottage – Copperfield 8524 Copperbrook Drive 77095 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Autumn Grove Cottage – The Heights 1405 West 24th Street 77008 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Clear Lake 14225 Crescent Landing Drive 77062 (281) 938-2800 RSP, 3, 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves of Cy-Fair 17801 West Road 77095 (281) 861-2590 RSP, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Autumn Leaves of Meyerland 4710 W Bellfort Avenue 77035 (713) 360-0000 RSP, 3, 4, 5, 6

Chateau Woodlands 327 Tallow Drive 77385 (832) 884-3839

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Autumn Leaves of West Houston 1725 Eldridge Parkway 77077 (832) 554-2800 RSP, 3, 4, 5, 6 Brookdale Place Cypress Station 303 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (281) 880-7702 Brookdale Place The Heights 2121 Pinegate Drive 77008 (713) 861-9952 Brookdale Place Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744 Brookdale Plaza Champions 14050 Cutten Road 77069 (281) 866-9898 Clarewood House 7400 Clarewood Drive 77036 (713) 774-5821 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Colonial Oaks at Braeswood 7800 N Stadium Drive 77030 (713) 799-8200 TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5 Colonial Oaks at Westchase 11395 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 759-2900 4 Eagle’s Trace 14703 Eagle Vista Drive 77077 (281) 496-7676 RSP, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5 Elmcroft at Braeswood 2555 S Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 839-8265 Elmcroft at Cy-Fair 11246 Fallbrook 77065 (281) 890-3174

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The Village of Meyerland 4141 North Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 665-4141 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Light Heart Memory Care 910 Kings Gate Lane 77258 (281) 282-0770 PS 3, 4, 5, 6

The Village of The Heights 1407 Studewood Street 77008 (713) 802-9700 RSP, TS, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

Light Heart Memory Care – Hollydale 15015 Hollydale 77062 (281) 282-9599 PS 3, 4, 5, 6

U.S. Memory Care of Vintage 10120 Louetta Road 77070 (832) 301-8188 RSP, TS, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Silverado Senior Living – Cypresswood 10225 Cypresswood Drive 77070 (281) 955-0880 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5, 6 The Abbey at Westminster Plaza 2865 Westminister Plaza Drive 77082 (281) 556-6020 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5 The Plaza at The Buckingham 8550 Woodway 77063 (713) 660-6552 RSP, TS, RH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

KATY Autumn Grove Cottage – Katy 21803 Oak Park Trails Drive 77450 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

Cinco Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 3206 South Fry Road 77450 (281) 638-8685

The Forum At Memorial Woods 777 N Post Oak Road 77024 (713) 956-0870

Colonial Oaks of Katy 21601 Provincial Boulevard 77450 (281) 578-2222 TS 4, 5, 6

The Hallmark Assisted Living – Alzheimer’s Center 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633

Evergreen Cottages 21715 Bridgewater Village Drive 77449 (281) 670-9810 3

The Hampton at Cypress Station 303 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (281) 880-7702 The Hampton at Pinegate 2121 Pinegate Drive 77008 (713) 861-9952 The Hampton at Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744

The Terrace at Champions 14050 Cutten Road 77069 (281) 866-9898

Autumn Grove Cottage – Humble 5500 Atascocita Road 77346 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

Autumn Leaves of Cinco Ranch 24024 Westheimer Parkway 77494 (281) 392-2050 RSP 3, 4, 5, 6

The Cottage of Spring Branch 1842 Hollister Road 77080 (713) 461-1500 RSP 3, 4, 5, 6

The Solana Vintage Park 19929 Chaswood Park 77070 (281) 320-9000

HUMBLE

HOUSING: Alzheimer’s

Happy Days Senior Living 2825 Wilcrest, Suite 615A 77042 (281) 740-0177 RSP, TS 3, 4, 6

Legacy at Falcon Point 1520 Katy Gap Road 77494 (281) 394-0628 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Sundance at Wood Creek 1820 Wood Creek Bend Lane 77494 (281) 347-4450 The Orchard Assisted Living & Memory Care 24802 Kingsland Boulvard 77494 (281) 371-3000 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 The Solana at Cinco Ranch 24001 Cinco Village Center Boulevard 77494 (281) 395-9600 RSP, TS, HH, RH, 4, 5, 6

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Licensed Alzheimer’s APT = LAPT = H = RSP =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

= = = =

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Quality Living at Murphy Road 2029 Murphy Road 77459 (281) 499-7174

KINGWOOD Atria Kingwood 2401 Green Oak Drive 77339 (281) 359-8959

MONTGOMERY

Silverado Senior Living – Kingwood 22955 Eastex Freeway 77339 (281) 312-2526 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5, 6

Silver Hills Assisted Living 23164 Landrum Village 77316 (936) 597-7377 PASADENA

Terrace Retirement Living at Kingwood 929 Rockmead Drive 77339 (281) 359-8800

Colonial Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care 4004 Vista Road 77504 (713) 941-4663 TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

LEAGUE CITY Orchard Park at Victory Lakes 2760 West Walker Street 77573 (281) 369-4404 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

PEARLAND Autumn Grove Cottage – Pearland 3403 Southfork Parkway 77578 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

The Cottages at Clear Lake I and II 400 Landing Boulevard 77573 (281) 456-3108 RSP, 4, 5, 6

Autumn Leaves of Pearland 11200 Discovery Bay Drive 77584 (713) 436-3941 RSP 3, 4, 5, 6

MAGNOLIA Stagecoach Senior Living 13715 Stagecoach Road 77355 (281) 259-8979

Brookdale Place Pearland 2121 Scarsdale Boulevard 77581 (281) 464-8740

MANVEL

Colonial Oaks Pearland 2940 Cullen Parkway 77584 (281) 997-2500 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

Orchard Park at Southfork 3151 Southfork Parkway (713) 960-4727 RSP, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

The Hampton at Pearland 2121 Scarsdale Boulevard 77581 (281) 464-8740

MEADOWS PLACE The Hampton at Meadows Place 11919 W Airport Boulevard 77477 (281) 240-1707

RICHMOND

MISSOURI CITY Autumn Leaves of Riverstone 20313 South University Boulevard 77459 (281) 778-2881 RSP 3, 4, 5, 6

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Clayton Oaks Living 21175 SW Freeway 77469 (281) 341-6200 TS 3, 4, 5, 6

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Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2727 Cherry Laurel 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Atria Cypresswood 6611 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 370-5444 Autumn Grove Cottage – Champions 8733 Eastloch Drive 77379 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6

Silverado Senior Living The Woodlands 7950 Bay Branch Drive 77382 (281) 681-8000 RSP, TS, PS 4, 5, 6 The Forum at The Woodlands 5055 West Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 367-3170 TS, HH 4, 5, 6 The Village at the Woodlands Waterway 2323 Lake Robbins Drive 77380 (281) 292-4600 RSP, TS, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 TOMBALL

Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood 6327 Cypresswood Drive 77379 (281) 374-1750 RSP 3, 4, 5, 6

HOUSING: Alzheimer’s

SPRING

Inwood Crossing 808 Inwood Street 77375 (281) 357-0329

Spring Creek Village Senior Living 20305 Holzwarth Road 77388 (281) 257-2299 RSP, TS 4, 5, 6 SUGAR LAND Barton House Alzheimer’s Residence 2229 Williams Trace Boulevard 77478 (281) 313-2500 RSP 4, 5 Colonial Oaks at First Colony 13825 Lexington Boulevard 77478 (281) 277-0900 TS, HH, RH, PS, RSP 4, 5, 6 Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh Street 77478 (281) 277-1221 RSP, TS, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 TEXAS CITY Elmcroft at the Mainland 1901 North Amburn Road 77591 (409) 935-6620 THE WOODLANDS Autumn Grove Cottage – The Woodlands 5000 Alden Bridge Drive 77382 (281) 220-0882 HH, RH, PS 4, 5, 6 Autumn Leaves Of The Woodlands 10700 Montfair Boulevard 77382 (832) 764-5324 RSP 3, 4, 5, 6 Brookdale Place The Woodlands 1730 Woodstead Court 77380 (281) 681-9900

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HOUSING: Personal Care Homes

Personal Care Homes APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

TS HH RH PS

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

= = = =

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

ALVIN

HIGHLANDS

Evening Shade Personal Care Home 610 Briarwilde Court 77511 (281) 756-8225

Mountbatten House 213 Maple Street 77562 (281) 843-2013

Evening Star Personal Care Home 2960 Rowan Burton 77511 (281) 331-6753 Thy Loving Kindness 1218 South Johnson 77511 (281) 331-4215 BROOKSHIRE Casa de Nuez 36215 County Line Road 77423 (281) 533-9457

HITCHCOCK Tinker Bell’s Gentle Heart 6718 Carver Avenue 77563 (409) 986-9919 HOUSTON Always Home Assisted Living 3318 S. Greenpark Drive 77082 (281) 679-1585

CONROE

Bedford Personal Care Home 11718 Bedford Street 77031 (281) 498-3301

The Ranch Personal Care Home 9297 Wahrenberger 77304 (936) 788-7760

Braeburn Manor 8119 S Braeswood Boulevard 77071 (713) 776-0800

CYPRESS Elite House of Care 18018 Timber Mist Court 77433 (832) 798-7983 McPherson’s Personal Care Homes 19618 Mackinaw Isle Court 77429 (281) 818-4556 DICKINSON Gracious Living 12425 Pine Oak Drive 77539 (281) 337-9060 EL LAGO Psalm 23 Homecare 204 Confederate Way 77586 (281) 326-9001 GALVESTON Concord Homes 1027 Tremont 77550 (409) 770-9011

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Braeswood Personal Care Homes 3519 South Braeswood Boulevard 77025 (713) 666-6545 RSP 4, 5, 6 Com For Care 7502 Marinette Drive 77074 (713) 664-4677 RSP, PS 4, 5, 6 Hamlin House 1507 Hamlin Valley 77090 (832) 249-7677 Heaven’s Gate 15139 Gran Vista 77083 (281) 808-0563 Happy Days Senior Living 2825 Wilcrest, Suite 615A 77042 (281) 740-0177 Liberty Island Personal Care Homes 9009 Boone Road 77099 (281) 530-0000

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Creekside 1433 Veterans Memorial Parkway 77340 (936) 439-4700

Loving Care Personal Care Home 2119 Isabella 77004 (713) 521-1082

KATY

Quality Living at Beechnut 8302 Beechnut 77036 (281) 499-7050

Comfy Home 21819 Hollow Field Lane 77450 (281) 277-2847

Quality Living at Candle Green 8202 Candle Green Court 77071 (713) 662-9760

KINGWOOD Compassionate Home Care #2 911 Southern Hills Road 77339 (281) 312-4208

Quality Living at Concho 6829 Concho 77074 (713) 662-9760

LA MARQUE

Quality Living at Greenbriar 2622 Greenbriar 77098 (281) 499-7050

Laurel House 1109 Holly Street 77868 (409) 935-2125

Quality Living at Greenpark 3318 Greenpark Street 77082 (713) 662-9760

HOUSING: Personal Care Homes

HUNTSVILLE

Limbe House, Inc. 12115 Corona Lane 77277 (281) 983-0045

Mildred House, Inc. Personal Care 1515 4th Avenue 77568 (409) 933-1219

Quality Living at Skyline 9514 Skyline Street 77063 (713) 662-9760

LA PORTE Parson’s House 8772 Fairmont Parkway 77571 (281) 478-0000

Rosemont Personal Care Home 10927 Mayfield Road 77043 (713) 468-7673

MAGNOLIA

Sparrow Adult Living 7414 Jensen Drive 77093 (713) 697-4600 RSP 1, 3, 5

Llewellyn’s Magnolia Place 8912 West Lane 77354 (281) 356-3684

Spring Branch Care Homes 9619 Truscon Drive 77080 (713) 467-4444

MISSOURI CITY Burnett’s Home 15718 Noblebriar Court 77489 (281) 416-9588

The Mission Home Personal Care 7603 Aimua Court 77083 (832) 618-7348

Optimum Personal Care 2021 FM 1092 77459 (281) 565-4144

Tiff’s Tender Care 3803 Carlson Lane 77047 (713) 733-5607

Quality Living at Murphy Road 2029 Murphy Road 77459 (281) 499-7174

Tranquility Personal Care Homes 9006 Poco 77080 (713)-783-2404

Quality Personal Care Home 543 Dalewood Drive 77489 (281) 438-9231

HUMBLE Loving Care Personal Care Home 20011 Foxwood Forest Boulevard 77338 (281) 446-6683

MONTGOMERY Silver Hills Assisted Living 23164 Landrum Village 77316 (936) 597-7377

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Personal Care Homes APT = LAPT = H = RSP = MC =

Apartments for 55+ Low–Income Affordable Apartments 55+ Residential Neighborhood Respite Care Memory Care/Dementia Assistance

1 = Accepts Medicaid 2 = Accepts Medicare

3 = Accepts Private Insurance 4 = Accepts Private Pay

PEARLAND

= = = =

Transportation Services On–site Home Health On–site Rehab On–site Physician Services

5 = Accepts Long–Term Care Insurance 6 = Accepts Veterans Benefits

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 26222 Hanna Road 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Regal Estates Personal Care Home II 3204 Regal Oaks Drive 77581 (281) 485-2099

Grace Memory Care 25610 Oakhurst Drive 77386 (832) 677-2901

Serenity Homes 12623 Bethany Bay Drive 77584 (713) 436-4444

Loving Care Personal Care Home 23027 Berry Pines Boulevard 77373 (281) 355-0789

RICHMOND A Nurse’s Place 5918 Grande Gables Drive 77469 (281) 232-9407

The Pines at Oakhurst 25206 Oakhurst Drive 77386 (832) 585-0624

Agape Heritage Home 1911 Grand Willow Lane 77469 (713) 562-5363

Ultimate Care Homes 231 Ridgewood Drive 77386 (281) 924-7173

Comfy Home 6607 Holloway Square Lane 77407 (713) 502-8175 MC, TS, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

STAFFORD Jordan House Personal Care 12014 Southmeadow Drive 77477 (281) 240-4332

Faith Personal Care Home 3718 Lake Edinburg Lane 77469 (281) 762-3381

SUGAR LAND

Supreme Personal Care Home 7302 Chase Grove Lane 77469 (281) 239-2404

A Country Place Residential Care Home 13909 Skyview Drive 77478 (281) 787-6791 Home Sweet Home Residential Care Facility 13218 Nantucket Drive 77478 (281) 704-1164

SANTA FE The Perfect Solution 4607 Main Street 77510 (409) 927-8600

TEXAS CITY

SPRING Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 515 Enchanted River Drive 77388 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6 Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 2727 Cherry Laurel 77386 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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Gamble’s Personal Touch Care Home 501 North Amburn Road 77591 (409) 935-5655 THE WOODLANDS Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25715 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

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Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25707 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

Grace Residential Care Home. Inc 25914 Oak Ridge Drive 77380 (281) 419-9721 TOMBALL Helping Hand Personal Care Home 14331 Alice Road 77375 (281) 357-0968

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25703 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

HOUSING: Personal Care Homes

Assisted Living Cottages by Unlimited Care 25711 Bunne Road 77380 (713) 419-2609 RSP, MC, HH, RH, PS 3, 4, 5, 6

medicalcenters homecareservices &clinics home&garden

Senior Resource Guide legal&financial doctors&dentists

healthproducts&services senior finalplanning services

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Living Facilities

Checklist

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Questions to ask when touring a senior living facility Inside/Outside Atmosphere

Health Care

o How does the residence look from the outside?

o Does the residence have specific policies regarding storage of medication, assistance with medications, training and supervision of staff and record keeping?

o As you enter is the decor attractive and home-like? o Does the administrator/staff call residents by name and interact warmly? o Do residents socialize with each other and appear happy and comfortable? o Are you able to talk with residents about how they like the residence and staff? o Can you see you or your loved one as a housemate with the residents? o Is the staff friendly, appropriately dressed, and outgoing? o Do the staff members treat each other in a professional manner?

o Is self-administration of medication allowed? o Is there a staff person to coordinate home care visits from a nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, etc. if needed? o Is staff available to assist residents who experience memory, orientation, of judgment losses? o Does a physician or nurse visit the resident regularly to provide medical checkups? o What is the procedure for responding to a medical emergency?

o Can residents have visits any time?

o To what extent are medical services available, and how are these services provided?

Facility features

Unit Features

o Are doorways, hallways and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers?

o Do dining room menus vary from day to day and meal to meal?

o Are elevators available for those unable to use stairways?

o Are different sized and types of units available?

o Are hand rails available to aid in walking?

o Are units for single and double occupancy available?

o Do the floors have a non-skid material and carpets firmly sealed?

o Is a 24-hour emergency response system accessible from the unit?

o Is the residence clean, free of odors and appropriately heated/cooled?

o Do all units have a telephone and cable TV and how is billing handled?

o Are the local/state licenses up to date?

o Are bathrooms private with handicapped accommodations – wheelchairs and walkers?

o Are there clearly marked exits? Do they do any fire drills? o What security is there if a resident wanders? o Are there secure places for residents to take a walk or sit outside?

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o Is a kitchen area/unit provided with a refrigerator, sink and cooking element? o May residents keep food in their units? o May residents smoke in their units?

In public spaces?

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Needs Assessments, Contracts & Finances

o Do they provide transportation to doctors’ offices and other activities desired by residents?

o Is a contractual agreement available that discloses healthcare and supportive services, all fees, as well as admission and discharge provisions?

o Can residents arrange for transportation on fairly short notice? o Are pharmacy, barber/beautician and/or physical therapy services offered on-site?

o Does the residence have a process for assessing a potential resident’s need for services and are those needs addressed periodically?

o What is the staff to patient ratio during the week? At night? On weekends?

o Are there any government, private or corporate programs available to help cover the cost of services to the resident?

Social & Recreational Activities

o Is a contractual agreement available to include accommodations, personal care, health care and supportive services? o Is there a procedure to pay for additional services when temporary services are needed? o Are there different costs for various levels or categories of services? o Do billing, payment and credit policies seem fair and reasonable? o May a resident handle their own finances with staff assistance if they’re able, or should a family member or outside party be designated to do so? o When may a contract be terminated? What are the policies for refunds and transfers? o Is there an appeals process for dissatisfied residents? o Is the billing itemized?

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o Is there evidence of an organized activities program, such as a posted daily schedule, events in progress, reading materials, visitors, etc.? o Do residents participate in activities outside of the residence in the neighboring community? o Do volunteers, including family members, come into the residence to help with programs? o Does the residence create a sense of community by requiring residents to participate in certain activities or perform simple chores for the group as a whole? o Are residents’ pets allowed in the residence?

Who is responsible for their care?

Meals o Is there a nutritionist that works with the residence in establishing meals? o How often are meals provided? o What if a special diet is called for? (ie: diabetic or heart patient)

Services o Can the residence provide a list of services available? o Is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) if needed?

ADLs include: Dressing; Eating; Mobility; Hygiene and grooming; Bathing, toileting and incontinence; Using the telephone; Shopping; and Laundry. o Does the residence provide housekeeping services in residents’ units?

o Are snacks available? o May a resident request special foods? o May residents eat meals in their units? o Are common dining areas available? o May meals be provided at a time a resident would like or are there set times for meals?

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Online Living Facility Resources This guide to informative websites should prove invaluable for increasing your knowledge about this important life-decision.

Online care giver support: agingcare.com Medicare: cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/MedicareGenInfo/index.html Medicaid: healthcare.gov/using-insurance/low-cost-care/medicaid/ Housing options: beta.helpguide.org/elder/senior_housing_residential_care_types.htm Continued Care: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/info-092010/ho_continuing_care_retirement_communities.html Cost of Assisted Living: assistedlivingtoday.com/p/assisted-living/ Home Care Services: beta.helpguide.org/elder/senior_services_living_home.htm Texas Attorney General guide lines: oag.state.tx.us/elder/select.shtml Steps for choosing senior housing: seniorhomes.com/p/independent-living-facilities/ How to tell if you need assisted living: agingcare.com/Articles/does-my-parent-need-assisted-living-139755.htm Housing Q&A: agingcare.com/Articles/Assisted-Living-questions-and-answers-137146.htm Assisted Living description: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/ info-09-2010/ho_assisted_living_weighing_the_options.html Facility checklist: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/info-102010/ho_assessing_housing_options2.html Care cost calculator: aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/LTCC. html?intcmp=outbrain&obref=obinsite Cost in Texas: assistedlivingfacilities.org/directory/tx/ Paying for senior care: payingforseniorcare.com/ Shopper’s Guide to Long Term Care insurance – Texas: tdi.texas.gov/pubs/consumer/cb032.html Eldercare Locator: eldercare.gov Find Homes & services for the aging: leadingage.org/ Aging Services: aoa.gov

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AZ = MC = NRH = RSP = HS = HH = PS =

Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance Memory Care/Dementia Services Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation Respite Care On-site Hospice Services On-site Home Health Services On-site Physician Services

1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = 5 = 6 =

Medicaid Accepted Medicare Accepted Private Insurance Accepted Private Pay Accepted Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Veterans Benefits Accepted

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility ALVIN Laurel Court 3830 Mustang Road 77511 (281) 824-0070 Map #1 A=125 B=91 C=91 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Winchester Lodge Healthcare 1112 Smith Drive 77511 (281) 331-6125 A=94 B=94 C=94

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ANGLETON Country Village Care & Country Village Assisted Living 721 West Mulberry Street 77515 (979) 849-8281 Map #2 Cypress Woods Care Center 135 1/2 Hospital Drive 77515 (979) 849-8221 Map #3 A=105 B=105 C=105 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 BAY CITY Bay Villa Healthcare Center 1800 13th Street 77414 (979) 245-6327 A=105 B=105 C=0 Matagorda House 700 12th Street 77414 (979) 245-7800

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Map #5

Matagorda Nursing and Rehab Center 4521 Avenue F 77414 (979) 245-7369 Map #6 BAYTOWN Allenbrook Healthcare Center 4109 Allenbrook Drive 77521 (281) 422-3546 A=120 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Map #7

Cedar Bayou Rehabilitation & Heathcare 2000 West Baker Road 77521 (281) 427-9120 Map #8 A=125 B=78 C=125 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Green Acres of Baytown 2000 Beaumont Street 77520 (281) 427-4774 A=88 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Saint James House of Baytown 5800 West Baker Road 77520 (281) 424-4541

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HOUSING: Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Skilled Nursing Facilities

Map #11

The Rehab & Healthcare Center at Baytown 3921 North Main Street 77521 (281) 422-9541 Map #12 A=120 B=120 C=100 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 BROOKSHIRE Brookshire Residence & Rehabilitation Center 710 Hwy 359 South 77423 (281) 375-5272 Map #14 CLEVELAND Cleveland Health Care Center 903 East Houston 77327 (281) 593-3732

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CLUTE Creekside Village Healthcare 914 Brazosport Boulevard N 77531 (979) 265-4794 Map #15 Woodlake Nursing Center 603 East Plantation Road 77531 (979) 265-4221

Map #16

COLUMBUS Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation 103 Sweetbriar Lane 78934 (979) 732-5716 Map #17 River Oaks Healthcare Center 300 North Street 78934 (979) 732-2347

Map #18

TruCare Living Centers 1511 Montezuma Street 78934 (979) 733-0500

Map #19

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Skilled Nursing Facilities AZ = MC = NRH = RSP = HS = HH = PS =

Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance Memory Care/Dementia Services Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation Respite Care On-site Hospice Services On-site Home Health Services On-site Physician Services

1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = 5 = 6 =

Medicaid Accepted Medicare Accepted Private Insurance Accepted Private Pay Accepted Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Veterans Benefits Accepted

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility CONROE Conroe Healthcare Center 2019 Frazier Street 77301 (936) 441-2120

Map #20

Park Manor of Conroe 1600 Grand Lake Drive 77304 (936) 441-8266

Map #21

Woodland Manor Nursing Home 99 Rigby Owen Road 77304 (936) 756-1240

Map #22

DAYTON Heritage Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation 310 E Lawrence Street 77535 (936) 258-7227 Map #23 DEER PARK San Jacinto Manor 206 West P Street 77536 (281) 479-8471

Map #24

EL CAMPO Garden Villa Health Care Center 106 Del Norte 77437 (979) 543-6762 Map #150 FRIENDSWOOD Friendship Haven 1500 Sunset Drive 77546 (281) 992-4300 A=150 B=150 C=0 NRH, RSP, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Friendswood Healthcare Center 213 Heritage Drive 77546 (281) 993-5129

Map #25

Map #26

GALVESTON Gulf Healthcare Center 3702 Cove View Boulevard 77554 (409) 740-7330 Map #27 Meridian/Galveston 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (409) 763-6437

Map #28

Turner Geriatric Center 2228 Seawall Boulevard 77550 (409) 621-1644

Map #29

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HEMPSTEAD Autumn Care Retirement Center of Hempstead 1111 San Antonio Street 77445 (979) 826-3439 Map #9 HOUSTON Accel at Hermann Park 5600 Chenevert St Houston 77004 (713) 521-0169 Map #165 RSP, NRH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All Seasons Mission Care Centers 6150 South Loop East 77087 (713) 643-2628 Map #30 Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehab 7514 Kingsley 77087 (713) 644-8393

Map #31

Ashford Gardens 7210 Northline Drive 77076 (713) 699-2882 Map #32 A=202 B=62 C=140 NRH, RSP, HS, HH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Beechnut Manor 12777 Beechnut Street 77072 (281) 879-8040 A=146 B=27 C=119 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Map #33

Belmont Village Asstd. Living Community 2929 W Holcombe Boulevard 77025 (713) 592-9200 Map #34 Briarwood Nursing and Rehab 7633 Bellfort Avenue 77061 (713) 644-2101

Map #35

Clear Brook Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 10800 Flora Mae Meadows Road 77089 (832) 677-1729 Map #146 A=126 B=126 C=126 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1 ,2, 3, 4, 5 Courtyard Convalescent Center 7499 Stanwick Drive 77087 (713) 644-8048

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Fall Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation 1424 Fallbrook Drive 77038 (281) 820-0566 Map #154 Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence 7887 Cambridge Street 77054 (713) 796-2777 Grace Care Center of Cypress 9602 Huffmeister Road 77095 (281) 463-9001 A=125 B=125 C=75

Map #39 Map #40

Heartland Healthcare Center of West Houston 2939 Woodland Park Drive 77082 (281) 870-9100 Map #41 Heartland Healthcare Center of Willowbrook 13631 Ardfield Drive 77070 (281) 955-9572 Map #42 Highland Park Care Center 2714 Morrison Street 77009 (713) 862-1616

Map #43

Houston Nursing and Rehab 4225 Denmark Road 77016 (713) 631-0200

Map #44

Jacinto City Healthcare Center 1405 Holland Avenue 77029 (713) 455-1744 Map #45 A=148 B=148 C=148 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 La Hacienda Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 3730 West Orem Drive 77045 (832) 799-6484 Map #149 A=120 B=90 C=120 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehab 15880 Wallisville Road 77049 (281) 457-6462 Map #46 Legend Oaks Northwest 8902 West Road 77064 (713) 849-0990 Legend Oaks Willowbrook 12921 Misty Hollow 77070 (281) 469-7881

Map #47 Map #145

Legend Oaks Cyfair/Copperfield 7107 Queenston Boulevard 77095 (281) 463-7333 Map #144 Lexington Place Health Care Center 1737 North Loop West 77008 (713) 869-5551 Map #48

Manda Ann Convalescent Home, Inc. 7441 Coffee Street 77033 (713) 733-9471 Map #49 ManorCare Health Services of Sharpview 7505 Bellerive Drive 77036 (713) 774-9611 Map #50 Memorial City Health and Rehab 1341 Blalock Road 77055 (713) 468-7821 Map #158 Memorial Senior Services Nursing Center 7600 Beechnut Street 77074 (713) 456-5870 Map #52 Mission Care 6150 South Loop East 77087 (713) 643-2628

Map #53

New Era Nursing & Rehab 3510 Sherman Street 77003 (713) 224-5344

Map #54

Northwest Health and Rehabilitation Center 17600 Cali Drive 77090 (281) 440-9000 Map #55 A=148 B=148 C=148 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Cypresswood Health & Rehab Center 10851 Crescent Moon Drive 77064 (281) 955-4100 Map #38 A=202 B=202 C=202 MC, NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Park Manor of Cy-Fair 11001 Crescent Moon Drive 77064 (281) 477-8877 Map #56 Park Manor of Cypress Station 420 Lantern Bend Drive 77090 (832) 249-6500

Map #57

Park Manor at South Belt 11902 Resource Parkway 77089 (281) 922-6802 Map #58 Park Manor at Westchase 11910 Richmond Avenue 77082 (281) 497-2838

Map #59

Parkway Place 1321 Park Bayou Drive 77077 (281) 556-9200

Map #60

Pathways Memory Care 2930 Cypress Grove Meadows Drive 77014 (281) 315-1450 Map #165 RSP, MC, NRH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 St. Dominic Village 2401 Holcombe Boulevard 77021 (713) 741-8700 Map #65 Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services 6200 N Braeswood Boulevard 77074 (713) 778-5700 Map #61 A=305 B=305 C=305 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, HH, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Silver Springs Healthcare Center 12350 Wood Bayou Drive 77013 (713) 453-0446 Map #62 See maps on pages 119 and 120 for location reference.

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Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance Memory Care/Dementia Services Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation Respite Care On-site Hospice Services On-site Home Health Services On-site Physician Services

1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = 5 = 6 =

Medicaid Accepted Medicare Accepted Private Insurance Accepted Private Pay Accepted Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Veterans Benefits Accepted

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility HOUSTON — Continued Solera at West Houston 2101 Greenhouse Road 77084 (281) 599-5540

Map #142

The Westbury Place 5201 S. Willow Drive 77035 (713) 721-0297 A=148 B=148 C=0

Map #74

Spring Branch Transitional Care Center 1615 Hillendahl Road 77055 (713) 365-0561 Map #64

Treemont Retirement Community 2501Westerland Drive 77063 (713) 783-4100

Stoneybrook Healthcare Center 2808 Stoney Brook Drive 77063 (713) 782-4355

Map #66

University Place Nursing Center 7480 Beechnut Street 77074 (713) 456-6027

The Concierge 2310 South Eldridge 77077 (281) 558-3900

Map #67

The Forum at Memorial Woods 777 N Post Oak Road 77024 (713) 956-0870

Map #68

The Gardens at Bellaire 4620 Bellaire Boulevard 77401 (713) 665-3888

West Janisch Healthcare Center 617 W. Janisch Road 77018 (713) 696-9093

Map #13

The Hallmark 4718 Hallmark Drive 77056 (713) 622-6633

Map #69

West Houston Rehab & Healthcare 13428 Bissonnet Houston 77083 713-858-5509 Map #166 A=128 B=86 C=86 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4

The Hampton Healthcare Center at Willowbrook 7450 Willowchase Boulevard 77070 (281) 807-4744 Map #70 The Heights of North Houston 303 Hollow Tree Lane 77090 (832) 705-8700

Map #156

The Plaza at the Buckingham 8550 Woodway Drive 77063 (713) 979-3777 Map #71 A=60 B=60 C=0 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, HH, PS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Village Health Care Center 1341 Blalock Road 77055 (713) 468-7821

Map #72

The Vosswood Nursing Center 815 South Voss Road 77057 (713) 827-0883

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Villa Toscana at Cypress Woods 15015 Cypress Woods Medical Drive 77014 (281) 586-6088 Map #76 A=120 B=120 C=43 NRH, RSP, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Map #77

West Oaks Rehab & Healthcare Center 3625 Green Crest 77082 (281) 558-1166 Map #78 A=136 B=136 C=136 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Westchase Health and Rehab 8820 Town Park Drive 77036 (713) 777-7241 A=180 B=180 C=0

Map #79

Westwood Rehab & Healthcare Center 8702 South Course Drive 77099 (281) 498-5796 Map #80 A=125 B=125 C=100 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Windsor Houston 6920 T. C. Jester 77091 (713) 681-0431 Map #160 A=120 B=30 C=90 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation 8810 Long Point Road 77055 (713) 468-7833 Map #82 Woodwind Lakes Health Care and Rehab Center 7215 Windfern Road 77040 (713) 466-8933 A=180 B=180 C=180 NRH, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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HUMBLE Deerbrook Skilled Nursing & Rehab 9250 Humble Westfield Road 77338 (281) 446-5160 Map #147 Humble Healthcare Center 93 Isaacks Road 77338 (281) 446-7159 A=134 B=0 C=0 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Park Manor of Humble 19424 McKay Drive 77338 (281) 319-4060 HUNTSVILLE Ella Smither Geriatric Center 1115 Avenue O 77340 (936) 295-0216 Green Acres of Huntsville 1302 Nottingham Street 77340 (936) 295-6313 A=88 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Huntsville Healthcare Center 2628 Milam Street 77340 (936) 293-8062

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KATY Cane Island Post Acute Care 21727 Provincial Boulevard 77450 (281) 717-1302 Map #89 Heritage Park of Katy Nursing and Rehab 6001 George Bush Drive 77493 (281) 395-1124 Map #90 Katyville Healthcare Center 5129 E 5th Street 77493 (281) 391-7087

Map #91

Oakmont Nursing and Rehab Center 1525 Tull Drive 77449 (281) 578-1600 Map #92 Spanish Meadows 1480 Katy Flewellen Road 77494 (281) 394-0088 Map #93 The Grace Care Center of Katy 23553 W Fernhurst Drive 77494 (281) 394-1300 Map #94

KINGWOOD Regent Care of Kingwood 23775 Kingwood Place 77339 (281) 318-2600 A=194 B=194 C=0

Map #95

LAKE JACKSON Brazosport Transitional Care 100 Medical Drive 77566 (979) 297-4411

Map #96

Lake Jackson Healthcare Center 413 Garland Drive 77566 (979) 297-3266

Map #97

Oak Village Healthcare 204 Oak Drive S 77566 (979) 297-0425

Map #98

Plantation Villas Retirement Community 202 Oak Drive 77566 (979) 297-9584 Map #153 LA MARQUE Bayou Pines Care Center 4905 Fleming Street 77568 (409) 938-8282 LA PORTE La Porte Healthcare Center 208 South Utah Street 77571 (281) 471-1810 LEAGUE CITY Baywind Village 411 Alabama Avenue 77573 (281) 332-9588 A=113 B=113 C=113 NRH, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Winterhaven Healthcare Center 6534 Stuebner Airline Road 77091 (713) 692-5137 Map #81

Map #99

Map #100

Map #101

Harborview Care Center (Ventilator facility) 300 Enterprise Avenue 77573 (281) 334-4243 Map #102 Regent Care Center 2620 West Walker Street 77573 (281) 309-5400 Map #103 LIBERTY Liberty Health Care Center 1206 North Travis 77575 (936) 336-7247

Map #163

MISSOURI CITY Chelsea Gardens 4422 Riverstone Boulevard 77459 (281) 499-5040 Map #155 First Colony Health and Rehab Center 4710 Lexington Boulevard 77459 (281) 499-4710 Map #104 B=150 Park Manor at Quail Valley 2350 FM 1092 77459 (281) 499-9333

Map #105

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Skilled Nursing Facilities AZ = MC = NRH = RSP = HS = HH = PS =

Alzheimer’s Certified Assistance Memory Care/Dementia Services Skilled Nursing with Rehabilitation Respite Care On-site Hospice Services On-site Home Health Services On-site Physician Services

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Medicaid Accepted Medicare Accepted Private Insurance Accepted Private Pay Accepted Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Veterans Benefits Accepted

A = Total beds in the facility, including non-participating or non-licensed areas B = Total certified Medicare beds in the facility C = Total certified Medicaid beds in the facility MISSOURI CITY – Continued Windsor Quail Valley 3640 Hampton Drive 77459 (281) 778-5144 Map #161 A=120 B=45 C=75 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 NEEDVILLE S P J S T Rest Home No. 2 8611 Main Street 77461 (979) 793-4256

Map #106

PALACIOS Palacios Healthcare Center 1414 Fourth Street 77465 (361) 972-2542

Map #107

PASADENA Baywood Crossing 5020 Space Center Boulevard 77505 (713) 575-1800 Map #143 A=124 B=124 C=124 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Faith Memorial Nursing Home 811 Garner Road 77502 (713) 473-8573 A=120 B=120 C=0 Paramount Rehabilitation & Healthcare – Pasadena 3434 Watters Road 77504 (713) 941-9155 A=125 B=124 C=125 MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS Pasadena Care Center 4006 Vista Road 77504 (713) 943-1592 A=116 B=116 C=116 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The Courtyards at Pasadena 4048 Red Bluff 77503 (713) 477-7877 The Medical Resort at Bay Area 4900 E Sam Houston S 77505 (281) 998-0399

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Map #109 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Map #110

Map #111 Map #164

Vista Continuing Care Center 4300 Vista Road 77504 (713) 946-6787

Map #112

PEARLAND The Colonnades at Reflection Bay 12001 Shadow Creek Parkway 77584 (713) 434-3800 Map #113 A=180 B=180 C=0 NRH 1, 2, 3, 4 Tuscany Village 2750 Miller Ranch Road 77584 (713) 770-5300 Map #114 A=121 B=121 C=121 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Windsong Village Nursing & Rehab 3400 East Walnut Street 77581 (281) 485-2776 Map #115 A=138 B=138 C=138 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 RICHMOND Brazosview Healthcare Center 2127 Preston Street 77469 (281) 342-2801 A=56 B=56 C=56 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Map #116

Cambridge Square Health & Rehab 1106 Golfview Drive 77469 (281) 344-9191 Map #117 A=118 B=112 C=92 Richmond Health Care Center 705 Jackson Street 77469 (281) 238-8006 ROSENBERG Fort Bend Healthcare Center 3010 Bamore Road 77471 (281) 342-2142 A=56 B=56 C=56 NRH, RSP, HS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Map #118

Map #119

Rosenberg Health & Rehab Center 1419 Mahlmann Street 77471 (281) 342-0065 Map #120 A=142 B=142 C=122 NRH, RSP, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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The Cresent 11353 Sugar Park Lane 77478 (281) 276-2050 A=120 B=120 C=11 NRH, 1, 2, 3, 4

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The Medical Resort at Sugar Land 1803 Wescott Avenue 77479 Map #163 (713) 325-1717 SWEENEY Sweeny House 109 North McKinney 77480 (979) 548-3383 Map #122 A=94 B=88 C=88 MC, NRH, RSP, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 TEXAS CITY Ashton Parke Care Center 210 Gulf Freeway 77591 (409) 935-0300 Bay Oaks Healthcare Center 424 Tarpey Road 77591 (409) 938-8431

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Gulf Healthcare Center 1720 North Logan Street 77590 (409) 943-4914 Map #125 Mainland Medical Center 6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy 77591 (409) 938-5000 Map #126 Oceanview Transitional Care Center 519 9th Avenue North 77590 (409) 949-9499 Map #127 Seabreeze Care Center 6602 Memorial Drive 77591 (409) 935-2451

Map #128

The Rio at Mainland Center 1011 Mainland Center Drive 77591 (713) 358-0700 Map #162 A=134 B=134 C=94 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 THE WOODLANDS Regent Care Center of The Woodlands 10450 Gosling Road 77381 (281) 296-9234 Map #129 A=156 B=156 C=95 AZ, MC, NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The Woodlands Healthcare Center 4650 S. Panther Creek Drive 77381 (281) 363-3535 Map #130 A=214 B=214 C=174 NRH, RSP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 TOMBALL Grace Care Center at Northpointe 11830 Northpointe Boulevard 77377 (281) 205-9400 Map #131 A=125 B=125 C=75 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Lawrence Street Healthcare Center 615 Lawrence Street 77375 (281) 357-4516 Map #132 Park Manor of Tomball 250 School Street 77375 (281) 516-7929

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The Heights of Tomball 27840 Johnson Road 77375 (832) 843-7700

Map #157

The Heritage 1221 Graham Drive 77375 (281) 401-5400

Map #134

Tomball Nursing Center 815 N. Peach Street 77375 (281) 351-5443

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SUGAR LAND Sugar Land Healthcare Center 333 Matlage Way 77478 (281) 491-2226

WEBSTER Manor Care Health Services – Webster 750 North Texas Avenue 77598 (281) 332-3496 Map #136 Regency Village 409 West Greene Street 77598 (281) 332-4738 The Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 17231 Mill Forest Road 77598 (281) 488-5224 A=120 B=98 C=48 WHARTON Avalon Place 1405 Valhalla Drive 77488 (979) 532-1244

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Wharton Nursing and Rehab Center 1220 Sunny Lane 77488 (979) 532-5020 Map #140 A=120 B=120 C=0

The Broadmoor at Creekside Park 5665 Creekside Forest Drive 77389 (713) 614-3210 Map #159 A=112 B=79 C=33 NRH, RSP, HS, PS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 See maps on pages 119 and 120 for location reference.

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LARKSPUR 201 South John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904 936.632.3346 | fax: 936.637.7865 9 MAGNOLIA MANOR 4400 Gulf Street, Groves, TX 77619 409.962.5785 | fax: 409.962.2944 10 OAKWOOD MANOR NURSING HOME 225 South Main Street, Vidor, TX 77662 409.769.3692 | fax: 409.769.1390 11 PALMA REAL TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER 1220 Loop 459, Mathis, TX 78368 361.547.3318 | fax: 866.922.6753 12 SILSBEE CONVALESCENT CENTER 1105 West Highway 418, Silsbee, TX 77656 409.385.3784 | fax: 409.385.0808 13 THE BRADFORD AT BROOKSIDE 301 West Park Drive, Livingston, TX 77351 936.328.5021 | fax: 866.638.7745 14 WOODVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER 102 North Beech Street, Woodville, TX 75979 409.283.2555 | fax: 409.283.8446 8

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5665 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77351

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HOUSTON AREA Brazosview Healthcare Center 2127 Preston Street Richmond, TX 77469 281-342-2801 fax 281-341-7635 Cypresswood Health and Rehabilitation Center 10851 Crescent Moon Drive Houston, TX 77064 281-955-4100 fax 281-955-4188 First Colony Health and Rehabilitation Center* 4710 Lexington Blvd Missouri City, TX 77459 281-499-4710 fax 281-499-9399 Jacinto City Heathcare Center* 1405 Holland Street Houston, TX 77029 713-455-1744 fax 713-453-6015 Memorial City Health and Rehab 1341 Blalock Road Houston, TX 77055 713-468-7821 fax 713-827-7763

Northwest Health and Rehabilitation Center 17600 Cali Drive Houston, TX 77090 281-440-9000 fax 281-440-7536

Faith Memorial Nursing Home* 811 Garner Road Pasadena, TX 77502 713-473-8573 fax 713-473-3259

The Westbury Place 5201 S. Willow Drive Houston, TX 77035 713-721-0297 fax 713-721-2157

Kountze Nursing Center 604 FM 1293 Kountze, TX 77625 409-246-3418 fax 409-246-2129

Westchase Health and Rehabilitation Center 8820 Town Park Drive Houston, TX 77036 713-777-7241 fax 713-777-4137 Woodwind Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center* 7215 Windfern Road Houston, TX 77040 713-466-8933 fax 713-849-3548 SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Bay Villa Healthcare Center 1800 13th Street Bay City, TX 77414 979-245-6327 fax 979-245-0164

Pasadena Care Center 4006 Vista Road Pasadena, TX 77504 713-943-1592 fax 713-547-7955 Pine Arbor 705 FM 418 West Silsbee, TX 77656 409-385-0033 fax 409-385-8116 Sweeny House* 109 N. McKinney Street Sweeny, TX 77480 979-548-3383 fax 979-548-4701 Winchester Lodge Healthcare Center* 1112 Smith Drive Alvin, TX 77511 281-331-6125 fax 281-331-2363

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What is Hospice?

Hospice is where those with a terminal illness can spend their final days in peace, dignity, and comfort, surrounded by their loved ones while living wherever they call home. We view our work as a sacred honor and our patient-focused approach hinges on creating a plan of care that is tailored to the unique needs and desires of the individual and their family.

The Altus Hospice Mission

The Mission of Altus Hospice is to provide professional care with a personal touch. We will treat the disease process with medical expertise while emphasizing quality living, not only physically, but also psychosocially, emotionally and spiritually. Comfort, compassion and calming presence are the gifts we bring to this service, and we are honored to walk with the patient and loved ones through this sacred time.

How Do You Know When Your Loved One Is Ready for Hospice?

• Frequent calls to the doctor’s office for appointments • Missing doctor office appointments because patient is too sick to make the trip • Increased Emergency Room visits and/or hospitalizations • Weight loss in the past 6 months • Decreased mobility in the past six months • Management of patient is focused on maintaining comfort and quality of life • Patient cannot be cured of their primary disease • Patient may or may not be home bound; however requires additional medical services to remain at home.

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Hospice Agencies Below are area Hospice Agencies licensed by the State of Texas and listed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. n = Medicare s = Medicaid ANGLETON IPH Hospice Care 135 E Hospital Dr (979) 848-8151 n

New Century Hospice of Piney Woods 11133 I-45 South Ste 170 (832) 252-9403

BAYTOWN Faith Community Hospice 4721 Garth Rd Ste H (281) 422-0414 n

Odyssey Hospice of Conroe 233 I-45 N, Inpatient Unit (936) 539-1400 n

Harbor Hospice 1600 James Bowie Dr Ste D-111 (281) 427-3800 BELLAIRE A-Care Home Health Services 5909 W. Loop South Ste 570 (713) 665-3338

HOUSTON Amed Community Hospice 3535 Briarpark Dr (713) 975-0690 Aurora Hospice 7211 Regency Square Ste #146 (281) 377-8077

Aseracare Hospice 1235 North Loop W Ste 215 American Hospice 6700 W. Loop South Ste 250 (713) 864-2626 n (713) 839-0579 Asperion Hospice of Houston 1770 St James PI Ste 330 Hospice Plus 6760 W. Loop South Ste 780 (713) 850-8853 ns (713) 665-5065 ns Buckner Hospice Houston Houston Solari Hospice Care 11111 Katy Frwy Ste 620 6800 W Loop South Ste 250 (281) 493-6800 ns (713) 664-7120 n Christus VNA Hospice & Palliative Care CLEAR LAKE 2707 North Loop W 5th Floor Advanced Care Hospice (281) 936-5500 n 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III (281) 204-8944 Compassionate Care Hospice of Houston Hallmark Hospice 1325 Space Park Drive Ste C 2020 N Loop W Ste 140 (713) 667-3247 ns (281) 842-1550 East Harris County Hospice Harbor Hospice 17000 El Camino Real Ste 102 1313 Holland Ave Ste 2 (713) 450-4500 n (281) 467-6038 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Evercare Hospice & 18333 Egret Bay Blvd Ste 550 Palliative Care 9702 Bissonnet St Ste 2200W (281) 335-3401 ns (713) 219-6490 n CONROE Embracing Hospice 2040 North Loop W Ste 324 (888) 797-3489

Faith Hospice Care 9896 Bissonnet St (713) 271-5566

Lighthouse Hospice of Conroe 200 Riverpointe Dr Ste 300 (888) 290-7727 n

Grace Hospice of Texas 340 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 101 (281) 442-8200 ns

Odyssey Hospice 100 I-45 N Ste 300 (936) 788-7707 n

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Gulf Coast Hospice of Houston 9555 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 333 (713) 772-2700 n Hallmark Hospice 1325 Space Park Drive Ste C (281) 842-1550 Harbor Hospice 7324 Southwest Frwy Ste 1070 (713) 777-5290 Harbor Hospice 13831 Northwest Frwy Ste 244 (713) 939-9900 Heart to Heart Hospice of Houston 12929 Gulf Frwy Ste 300 (713) 984-2100 n Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas 7211 Regency Sq Blvd Ste 101B (713) 975-6200 Hospice Compassus 1770 St. James Place Ste 330 (713) 850-8853 Houston Hospice 5206 FM 1960 W Ste 104 (281) 587-2218 Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe Blvd (713) 467-7423 ns Houston Hospice & Palliative Care 1880 Dairy Ashford Ste 330 (713) 468-2441 n Inter Active Hospice Services 10530 Rockley Rd Ste 100-A (281) 892-2000 n Life’s Solutions Hospice Care 8989 Westheimer Ste 200 (713) 821-3000 n

Memorial Hermann Hospice 16538 Air Center Blvd #200 Group Care Hospice 12121 Richmond Ave Ste 416 (281) 784-7520 (281) 493-9744 n

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Peaceful Tranquility 1610 Blodgett (713) 668-9595

LEAGUE CITY American Hospice 2525 South Shore Blvd Ste 400 (832) 536-3300

Resolutions Hospice 8305 Knight Rd (832) 588-6083 ns

ORANGE Southeast Texas Hospice Samaritan Care Hospice 1770 St. James Place Ste 330 912 W Cherry (409) 886-0622 n (713) 850-8853 ns PASADENA Seasons Hospice Advanced Care Hospice 333 N Sam Houston Pkwy E 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III Ste 333 (281) 204-8944 (855) 893-0530 ns Silverado Hospice 13810 Champions Forest Ste 150 (888) 494-6958 n VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 3131 Eastside St Ste 200 (713) 663-7777 n VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 17320 Red Oak Dr Ste 102 (281) 895-6351 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 18333 Egret Bay Ste 550 (281) 335-3401 HUNTSVILLE 1st Choice Hospice 3001 Old Houston Rd 936) 295-7100 ns Heart to Heart Hospice 1224 University Dr, Ste 101 (936) 463-8649 ns

Amed Community Hospice 4008 Vista (713) 947-6200 n Hospice Compassus 4949 Fairmont Pkwy Ste 300 (281) 493-1655 n PEARLAND Altus Hospice 11233 Shadow Creek Pkwy Ste 123 (281) 493-9744 RICHMOND Harbor Hospice 1601 Main St Ste 211 (281) 762-0444 Kristel Healthcare Services 301 S 9th St (281) 633-2800

TEXAS CITY Advanced Care Hospice 17300 Saturn Ln Ste III (281) 204-8944 Amed Community Hospice 8901 Emmett F Lowry Expwy Ste B (409) 935-0169 n Hospice Care Team 1708 Amburn Rd Ste C (800) 545-8738 n

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Hospice Care Team 107 W. Way St Ste 29 (979) 297-6043

THE WOODLANDS Altus Hospice 1525 Lake Front Circle Ste 1 (281) 583-5455 Bristol Hospice 2002 Timberloch Pl Ste 150 (281) 419-4476 ns Heart to Heart Hospice 719 Sawdust Road Ste 210 (832) 300-0134 n Rose of Texas Hospice 1610 Woodstead Court Ste 395 (855) 800-7673 ns TOMBALL Lighthouse Hospice 715 E. Main St Ste 100 (281) 290-7727 n Sunset Hospice 1420 Rudel (281) 290-7600

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Odyssey Hospice 2636 S. Loop W Ste 210 (713) 592-5600 n

STAFFORD Benevolent Hospice of Houston, LLC Home Healthcare of Huntsville 10701 Corporate Dr Ste 356 2505 Lake Rd (281) 302-5994 ns (936) 291-8499 SUGAR LAND KATY Harbor Hospice Resolutions Hospice 12808 W Airport Rd Ste 335 21720 Kingsland Blvd Ste 304 (832) 500-4295 (281) 579-5690 New Century Hospice KINGWOOD One Sugar Creek Center Blvd.

Health Solutions Hospice Ste 330 2807 Kings Crossing Blvd (281) 277-1151 Ste 215C Silverado Hospice (281) 361-0715 2205 Williams Trace Blvd LAKE JACKSON Suite 101 Helping Hands & (866) 493-0675 Hearts Hospice The Providence Hospice, Inc. 412 Plantation Dr 11420 Dairy Ashford Rd (979) 297-3775 n Ste 108 (832) 532-7538

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Final Planning t’s important that you communicate your desires about how you want to be treated in your final days through documents that will help your family make decisions about your care, based on clearly expressed wishes.

If you do not have an Advanced Directive in place to let your family and medical personnel know your wishes, consider contacting an Elder Law Attorney to get one. Copies of an Advanced Directive Form can be found on the Internet as well.

End-of-Life Planning National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.nhpco.org Caring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.caringinfo.org Provides hospice care information; Connects consumers with hospice programs.

Furnishes state specific Advance Directive/Power of Attorney forms.

Funerals, Burial and Cremation Department of Veterans Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 827-1000 www.va.gov These services are free to veterans, spouses and their dependents.

Please call for benefits and assistance regarding burial and death.

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interment. A copy can be obtained at: www.tfsc.state.tx.us/consumer.php or contact the Legal Hotline for Texans at: (800) 622-2520.

Funeral Consumer’s Alliance (800) 765-0107 (713) 526-4267 www.funerals.org A non-profit organization that tracks legislation dealing with death and funeral issues, advocating for consumers who have problems with funeral providers. Assistance in pre-planning and finding a reasonably priced Funeral.

Galveston County Social Services (281) 316-8733 Indigent burial and cremation services for North Galveston county.

Harris County Indigent Burial Program (713) 696-1952 Bereavement counselors assist low-income families by providing the names of funeral homes that will work with them on low-cost funeral arrangements.

Federal Trade Commission (877) 382-4357 ftc.gov

PROCEDURE WHEN THERE ARE NO WRITTEN DIRECTIONS Unless a decedent has left directions in writing for the disposition of the decedent’s remains as provided in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument signed and acknowledged by such person, the following persons, in the priority listed, have the right to control the disposition, including cremation, of the decedent’s remains, have a duty to inter the remains, and are liable for the reasonable cost of interment: 1). the person designated in a written instrument signed by the decedent; 2). the decedent’s surviving spouse; 3). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult children; 4). either one of the decedent’s surviving parents; 5). any one of the decedent’s surviving adult siblings or;

Texas Department of Banking (prepaid funerals) (877) 276-5554 www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov

6). any adult person in the next degree of kinship in the order named by law to inherit the estate of the decedent.

A person listed in above has the right, duty, and liability provided by that subsection only if there is no person in a priority listed before the person. If there is no person with the duty to inter and:

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Directions for the Disposition of Remains

1). an inquest is held, the person conducting the inquest shall inter the remains, and;

A person may provide written directions for the disposition, including cremation, of their remains in a will, a prepaid funeral contract, or a written instrument called “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains,” which is signed and acknowledged by the person who agrees to be responsible for the

2). an inquest is not held, the county in which the death occurred shall inter the remains. Any dispute among any of the persons listed concerning their right to control the disposition, including cremation, of a decedent’s remains shall be resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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When a Social Security beneficiary dies, report the death to the Social Security Administration as soon as possible. They will require the name and Social Security Number of the deceased, the date and place of death, if there is a surviving spouse or an eligible child, and your name and address.

A copy of the Death Certificate may be required. You will be given instructions on handling any forthcoming Social Security checks. A one-time death benefit of $255 is paid to a surviving spouse or eligible child.

Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov

National Kidney Foundation Donor Family Council (800) 622-9010 kidney.org

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TO REPORT THE DEATH OF A SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARY

National Marrow Donor Program (800) 526-7809 www.marrow.org Write or call for information on how to become a bone-marrow donor.

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) (804) 782-4800 DONATION OF A BODY If you wish to donate for medical research, contact the nearest medical school.

Donor Programs If you are considering donating an organ here are some resources to assist you.

Blood Center (713) 790-1200 (800) 355-7427 Donate Life Texas (877) 839-2755 www.donatelifetexas.org LifeGift (713) 523-4438 (800) 633-6562 www.lifegift.org Volunteers educate the public through speaking engagements on organ donation.

The Living Bank (713) 528-2971 (800) 528-2971 www.livingbank.org Registry and referral service for committing tissues, bones, or vital organs to transplantation or research. Once organs or tissues are removed, the body is returned to the family.

Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas at Baylor College of Medicine (713) 798-5500 bcm.edu/eye

Baylor College of Medicine (713) 798-3858 BIOGIFT (866) 670-1799 www.biogift.org

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Final Planning Vital Records BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics (888) 963-7111 www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/ Local Registrars: Brazoria County (County Clerk) (979) 864-1355 111 E. Locust St., Ste. 200, Angleton, TX 77515 Houston Area (281) 756-1355 Fort Bend County (County Clerk) (281) 341-8685 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469 Galveston County (Health District) (409) 938-7221 4700 Broadway, Ste C100, Galveston, TX 77551 Montgomery County (County Clerk) (936) 539-7885 210 W. Davis (Hwy 105), Conroe, Texas 77301 Walker County (County Clerk) (936) 436-4922 1100 University Ave., Ste 201, Huntsville, TX 77340 Harris County (County Clerk) (713) 755-6411 201 Caroline, Ste 460, Houston, Texas 77002 Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics (713) 837-0311

Texas Law dictates that both birth and death certificates are deemed confidential for a set period of time. Birth certificates are confidential for 75 years, and death certificates are confidential for 25 years after the death has occurred. If a birth or death certificate is requested before this period of time elapses, certified copies of these documents can only be obtained by a qualified applicant.

A qualified applicant can be an immediate family member (by blood or marriage), a legal guardian, or the legal representative of the person for whom the document is requested. If you are not a qualified applicant, you may request a verification of a birth or death record.

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Fees charged for copies of birth and death certificates by the different county offices may vary slightly – contact your local office about cost for copies of Birth and Death Certificates.

Certified copies of the birth and death certificates are issued with a state seal and are printed on security paper. Heirloom birth certificates have a different cost and are printed on special paper that boasts a design celebrating Texas. The heirloom certificate ($60) is only offered through Austin, Texas.

Funeral homes will supply certified copies of a death certificate for a small fee if requested at the time funeral arrangements are made.

It is recommended that you get at least twelve copies of the certificate and notify anyone with whom the deceased had an account.

VERIFICATION OF BIRTH AND DEATH The verification of a birth or death record is NOT a certified copy of the birth or death certificate, but a letter with the person’s name, date of occurrence, county where the birth or death took place and a state file number. Letters may not be available at all birth and death registrars. Verifications are available from 1903 to the present date.

Fees for birth and death verification (for regular mail or walk-in service) range from $22–$30. This fee is non-refundable for records that are not located. Additional fees will apply for faxing and overnight services.

Deceased Identity Theft To avoid identity theft of a deceased person, it is recommended that you take the following steps: • Scale back the obituary—don’t provide too much information.

• Notify banks and creditors.

• Contact credit reporting bureaus— request decedent’s credit report and flag as “deceased.”

• Report death to Social Security; they will flag decedent’s number as inactive. Also notify your local passport office, if applicable.

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Grief Counseling Grief counseling can be provided by professionally trained individuals or self-help support groups. Many churches now have grief support ministries.

AseraCare Hospice (888) 646-8696 Compassionate Care Hospice (713) 667-3247 (866) 535-3247 Dignity Memorial Providers, Grief Materials (800) 344-6489 Hospice Compassus (281) 316-7777 (877) 575-7152 InnerWisdom Counseling Center (713) 592-9292 Memorial Hermann Hospice (281) 784-7520 Silverado Hospice (888) 328-6640 PHASES OF GRIEF The death of a loved one shakes the very foundation of your life. Grief has four distinct phases: 1). Shock and numbness 2). Yearning and searching: Survivors experience separation anxiety and cannot accept loss.

3). Disorganization and despair: Family members feel depressed and find it difficult to plan for the future or concentrate and focus on anything.

4). Reorganization GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS AseraCare Hospice (888) 646-8696

Barton House/Alzheimer’s Association – Sugar Land (281) 313-2500 Compassionate Care Hospice (713) 667-3247 (866) 535-3247 Chapelwood United Methodist Grief Support (713) 465-3467 Compassion and Choices (End-Of-Life support) (800) 247-7421 Grace Presbyterian Grief Support (713) 781-7615 Hospice Care Team (Brazoria & Galveston Co.) (409) 938-0070 (800) 545-8738 Life After Loss (American Cancer Society) (713) 266-2877 (800) 227-2345 Lifeline – Support/Social Support Group for widows/widowers (281) 497-2663 L.I.F.T. – Social Support Group for widows/ widowers – Dignity Memorial (713) 862-9622 (800) 344-6489 Memorial Drive Presbyterian Grief Support (713) 782-1710 Memorial Drive United Methodist Grief Support (713) 468-8356 Regency Hospice (281) 316-7777 St. Cecilia Grief Support (713) 465-3414 Samaritan Ministry (also has a support group for caregivers of the sick) (281) 589-8936 San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Baytown, Garth Campus (281) 420-8600 Silverado Hospice (888) 328-6640 Additional adult bereavement resources can be found at: www.compassionandchoices.org www.griefnet.org www.groww.org www.widownet.org

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• To remove the deceased name from direct marketing lists, register as Deceased: Do-Not-Contact Web site: www.dmaconsumers.org/ consumerassistance.html

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Celebrate Life.

Gift the Future.

LifeDonation.org is a new nonprofit organization for people who want to donate their bodies to science.

We connect donors to research and education facilities. We help people communicate their decision to loved ones and family members.

We help people fulfill their decisions to give gifts that last more than a lifetime.

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ospice care is a philosophy of care that accepts dying as a natural part of life. When death is inevitable, hospice seeks neither to hasten nor postpone it. Hospice provides care, comfort and support for persons with life-limiting conditions as well as their families.

How Does Hospice Work?

Hospice care is for any person who has a life-threatening or terminal illness.

All hospices consider the patient and family together as the unit of care. Most reimbursement sources require a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. Patients with both cancer and non-cancer illnesses are eligible to receive hospice care.

The majority of hospice patients are cared for in their own homes or the homes of a loved one. “Home� may also be broadly construed to include services provided in nursing homes or hospitals.

Typically, a family member serves as the primary caregiver and when appropriate, helps make decisions for the hospice patient. Members of the hospice staff make regular visits to assess the patient and provide additional care or other services. Hospice staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Who is the Hospice Team?

Hospice care is a family-centered approach that includes, at a minimum, a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, and trained volunteers. They work together focusing on the dying patient’s needs; physical, psychological, or spiritual. The goal is to help keep the patient as pain-free as possible until death.

The hospice team develops a care plan that meets each patient’s individual needs for pain management and symptom control.

How is Hospice Paid for?

Hospice is paid for through the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicaid Hospice Benefit, and private insurers. If a person does not have coverage through Medicare, Medicaid or a private insurance company, hospices will work with the person and their family to ensure needed services can be provided.

Who is Eligible for Medicare Hospice Benefits?

Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A (hospital Insurance).

You are eligible for Medicare hospice benefits when you meet all of the following conditions: • You are eligible for Medicare Part A (hospital Insurance), and • Your doctor and the hospice medical director certify that you are terminally ill and probably have less than six months to live, and • You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of routine Medicare covered benefits for your terminal illness, and • You receive care from a Medicare-approved hospice program.

• Please note: Medicare will still pay for covered benefits for any health problems that aren’t related to your terminal illness.

What Does Medicare Cover?

Medicare covers these hospice services and pays nearly all of their costs: • Doctor services and Nursing care • Medical equipment (like wheelchairs or walkers) • Medical supplies (like bandages and catheters) • Drugs for symptom control and pain relief • Short-term hospital care, including respite and inpatient for pain/symptom management • Home health aide and homemaker services • Physical, Occupational therapy and Speech therapy • Social work services and Dietary counseling • Grief support to help you and your family Please note: You will only have to pay part of the cost for outpatient drugs and inpatient respite care.

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members will consult with the hospice physician and will inform you and your family which drugs and/or medications are covered and which ones are not covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

• Room and board aren’t covered by Medicare. You may receive hospice services wherever you live, even in a nursing home, however, the Medicare Hospice Benefit does not pay for nursing home room and board.

Respite Care and Medicare Respite care is care given to a hospice patient by another caregiver so that the usual caregiver can rest. As a hospice patient, you may have one person who takes care of you every day, like a family member. Sometimes your caregiver needs someone to take care of you for a short time while they do other things that need to be done. During a period of respite care, you might be cared for in a Medicare-approved facility, such as a hospice residential facility, hospital, or nursing home.

How Do I Begin Receiving Hospice?

Anyone can inquire about hospice services. You or your loved one may call a local hospice and request services. The hospice staff will then contact your physician to determine if a referral to hospice is appropriate. Another way to inquire about hospice is to talk with your physician, and he or she can make a referral to hospice. Hospice can begin as soon as a ‘referral’ is made by the person’s doctor.

As a hospice patient, you always have the right to stop getting hospice care and receive the “traditional” Medicare coverage you had before electing hospice.

All care that you receive for your illness must be given by your hospice team.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Program • What services are provided?

• What kind of support is available to the family/caregiver?

• What roles do the attending physician and hospice play?

• How does hospice work to keep the patient comfortable?

• How are services provided after hours?

• How and where does hospice provide short-term inpatient care?

• Can hospice be brought into a nursing home or long-term care facility?

• Are any of the staff members certified or credentialed in hospice?

• Do physicians visit the patient in the home?

• What is the staff to patient ratio?

• Are any alternative therapies provided to manage symptoms?

• What ‘extras’ does the hospice provide?

Hospice Resources Hospice Link: 1-800-331-1620 National Hospice and Palliative Care Helpline: 1-800-658-8898 Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization: 1-800-580-9270 Caring Connections: www.caringinfo.org Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Adult Day Care Centers s Individuals with Alzheimers/Memory Disorders currently accepted 6 Individuals with Alzheimers/Dementia accepted in early stages only n Only Individuals with HIV currently accepted Listed facilities provide transportation and serve breakfast and lunch, except as noted: u No meals provided t No Transportation provided

ADULT DAY CARE ASSISTANCE Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Quality Reporting System................................... http://facilityquality.dhs.state.tx.us

CLEVELAND Liberty Dayton Community Day Center Activity #2 6 802 Hanson Road 77327 (936) 334-8888 Wakefield Adult Day Care Center s 314 S. San Jacinto 77327 (281) 593-1174 GALVESTON Libby’s Place s 5402 Avenue U 77551 (409) 741-2538 HOUSTON A and M Senior Village Inc 6 3917 Anderson Road 77053 (713) 433-7317

Brookhollow Adult Day Activity Center 4800 W 34th Street, Ste C-54 77092 (713) 812-8998 Bering Care Center Adult Day Care n s 1429 Hawthorne 77006 (713) 529-6071 Caring Place Adult Day Care Center 6 6717 Stuebner Airline Ste 213 77091 (713) 692-6061 Corporate Senior (Chinese/Vietnamese only) 9630 Clairwood 77036 (713) 777-5123 Elite Medserve Inc (Mentally Ill/Disabled) 8405 Almeda Genoa, Ste Y 77075 u t (713) 987-9000

Adult Town Daycare s 4450 S. Wayside Drive 77087 (713) 645-2300

Garden Oaks Adult Activity Center 6 905 W 34th Street 77018 (713) 868-1515

Amazing Place 6 t 3735 Drexel 77027 (713) 552-0420

Johnson & Johnson Activities Inc. s 4400 Town Plaza, Suite 100 77045 (713) 723-2090

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The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation 3550 West Dallas 77019 (713) 525-8306

Liberty Island Adult Day Care Center s 9009 Boone Road 77099 (281) 530-0000

The Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston s 3602 West Dallas 77019 (713) 527-9561

Love & Joy Rehab Adult Center s 11626 Cullen, Ste B 77047 (713) 733-6900 Nixon Adult Day Center s 3719 Lynnfield 77016 (713) 633-4700 Northline Adult Day Care Center s 3910 North Freeway, Bldg L 77022 (713) 699-1580

KINGWOOD Sarah Care s 23972 Highway 59 North 77339 (281) 361-7000 LIBERTY Liberty Dayton Community Day Activity u t 1801 Grand Avenue 77575 (936) 334-8888

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Latino Learning Center Adult Day Program s 3522 Polk Street 77003 (713) 223-1391

ROSENBERG Caring People, LTD 6 914 Frost Street 77471 (281) 344-9911

Odyssey TLC Adult Day Ctr s 220 North Vista Drive 77090 (281) 370-2200 Old Yale Adult Day Center s 4414 Old Yale 77018 (713) 695-6100

STAFFORD It’s Heaven, LLC s 1250 Texas Parkway, Ste H 77477 (281) 403-5200

Secure Day Activity and Health Care Facility s t 3008 Blodgett 77004 (713) 807-1999 Sheltering Arms Day Care Center s t 3838 Aberdeen Way 77025 (713) 667-2840

THE WOODLANDS Sarah Care s 157 Nursery Road 77380 (281) 361-7000

Sunnyside Adult Day Care 8423 Almeda Road 77054 (713) 748-7370 Sunshine Community Center Chinese/ 6501 Westline Drive 77036 Vietnamese (713) 988-2843

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Non-Profits/Senior Services ANIMAL RESCUE/PET ADOPTION Abandoned Animal Rescue – Tomball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 290-0121 http://aartomball.com American Brittany Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) BRIT911 www.americanbrittanyrescue.com Houston Area Dog and Cat Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 441-5503 www.petfinder.com Humane Society of Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-3914 www.hsmc-tx.org South Texas Animal Adoption Resource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 392-0927 www.staarnet.org CASE MANAGEMENT – NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Case managers assist senior adults. After an assessment is done, the areas of concern are fully identified. The case manager then helps arrange for services and finds resources.

Alzheimer’s Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. . . . . . (713) 314-1313 Catholic Charities of Diocese of Galveston-Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 www.catholiccharities.org Family Services of Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 861-4849 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 (Includes Waller County) Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Houston/Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 Harris County Social Services Senior Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 667-9336 Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9561 (for the blind and visually impaired) The Friendship Center – Montgomery County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.friendshipcenter.com DENTAL SERVICES Low-Cost or Sliding-Scale Dental Care Bering Dental Clinic (HIV positive only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 524-7933 Dental Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-3260 El Centro — Eastwood Clinic (per capita income: $9,634). . . . . . . . . (713) 926-6229 Good Neighbor Health Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-3260 Greater Houston Dental Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 961-4337 Refers seniors to dentists who offer patients 65+ discounted services.

Harris County Hospital District Dental Appointment Center. . . . . . . (713) 526-4243 (Gold Card only) Harris County Hospital District Dental Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 757-0572 (Current clients) Lyndon B. Johnson Oral Surgery Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-5080

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Non-Profits/Senior Services DENTAL SERVICES – Continued Oral Health Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711 Department of State Health Services Pasadena Community Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 554-0510 San Jose Clinic (must be screened for eligibility). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-9411 Second Mile (Fort Bend County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 Free dental care, including dentures, by appointment (must qualify) UT Dental Branch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 486-4000 www.db.uth.tmc.edu • discounted services

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DISABILITIES Information and Referral for Those with Disabilities Brazoria County Center for Independent Living V/TTY. . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-7060 Fort Bend County Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 980-2219 Harris County Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Counselors (713) 794-9001

(800) 213-8471 Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Provides services for the disabled including employment, case management, transportation, financial assistance, and referral assistance.

Houston Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 974-4621

TTY (713) 974-2703 Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office. . (832) 394-0814 Pedestrian Accessibility Review (PAR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 394-0814 Provides sidewalks, curb cuts, and traffic signal installation for disabled persons without a safe path of travel.

The Boulevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (619) 222-8735 www.blvd.com Online resource directory of products and services for the physically challenged Disability-Adapted Vehicle Modification Resources Disabled Parking Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 368-2153 www.dot.state.tx.us Permanent disabled person placards are valid for four years and temporarily disabled person placards are valid for no more than six months.

Applications may be obtained from the Internet.

Great American Scooter Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 445-0956 Housing for the Disabled Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Citizens’ Assistance Office. . (713) 837-9061 National Apartment Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 518-6141 Serves the rental housing needs of the public • www.naahq.org/naac The Salvation Army William Booth Garden Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-4186 For elderly, disabled and handicapped persons. Residents live independently, but benefit from lower rents. MUST be 62 or older. www.SalvationArmyHouston.org

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From young people to senior citizens, if there is a need, Interfaith of The Woodlands is here to help. Offering many services to our community seniors, including financial assistance, prescription drug assistance, information and referral, transportation, and numerous wellness programs, Interfaith answers the needs of senior citizens in South Montgomery County. As our name suggests, Interfaith of The Woodlands fosters the belief that all faiths can work together to address critical human needs. If you or someone you know are in need of assistance, a helping hand is waiting.

281-367-1230 4242 Interfaith Way • The Woodlands, Texas 77381 www.woodlandsinterfaith.org www.woodlandsdirectory.com Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Non-Profits/Senior Services DISABILITIES – Continued U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 718-3199 www.hud.gov/apps/section8 List of subsidized apartments in greater Houston area In-Home Services, Medication, Medical Equipment, and Supplies Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 Provides durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, hospital beds, and bedside commodes. Eligible individuals may then borrow this equipment for as long as necessary at no charge. • www.projectmend.org Texas DADS In-Home and Family Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-8053 Assistance with the cost of medication, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, home modifications, METROLift tickets for doctor’s visits, and attendant DONATIONS Blood Blood Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 790-1200 Computers and Equipment Techs & Trainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 839-7177 www.techsandtrainers.org • refurbish computers for seniors/disabled Eyeglasses The Lions Eye Bank of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 798-5545 Food Community Family Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 923-2316 Houston Food Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-3700 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 Target Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 226-4953 Hearing Aids Hear Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 648-4327 Hear-Say. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 665-8987 Office hours are by appointment only Medical Equipment Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 www.projectmend.org • Accepts and reconditions donations of medical equipment Organ/Tissue/Brain Lifegift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 523-4438 (800) 633-6562 Living Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 961-9431 Organ donor registry (800) 528-2971 Resale Shops—Clothing, Furniture, Household Items Charity Guild Resale Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0995 Ft Bend Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 Goodwill Industries of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-6221 Habitat for Humanity’s Restores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 643-1100 Building supplies, appliances

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ELDER ABUSE If you suspect Elder Abuse, contact your local County Attorney’s Office.

Montgomery County Women’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-441-7273 Abuse prevention – service providers & care givers.

Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 Report Elder Abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dfps.state.tx.us/contact_us/report_abuse.asp RCC (Resource Crisis Center). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 763-1441 Financial Exploitation - To receive help because of financial abuse Family and Protective Services Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 www.txabusehotline.org Texas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division. . . . . . . . . (713) 223-5886 At times, consumer advocates can help seniors (800) 621-0508 resolve local, financial exploitation problems • www.oag.state.tx.us 11 News Defenders: (fax only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 284-1093 e-mail: 11consumers@KHOU.com Nursing Home Abuse Abuse.com – nursing home reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.abuse.com Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 500-9931 (800) 296-2606 Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 719-4757 www.tanhr.org Texas DADS—Consumer Rights and Services Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8016 The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Emergency & Disaster Services American Red Cross Disaster Service – Houston Chapter. . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 Conroe Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-2212 www.redcross.org/surveys/capss/disaster/ Baytown Resource/Assistance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-5752 Catholic Charities — Guadalupe Center, City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-9981 City of Houston Customer Response Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 6:00 a. m. – midnight

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Houston Junior Forum Resale Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-6970 Locks of Love – creates wigs from donated hair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 896-1588 Memorial Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-4516 www.maministries.org Northwest Assistance Ministries — Second Chance Resale Store. . . (281) 880-9000 Penny Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-5004 Second Blessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 780-2727 www.whamministries.org Second Mile (Fort Bend County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 St. Vincent De Paul Society (to arrange for donations) . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 664-6350 The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828

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Non-Profits/Senior Services EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – Continued East Harris County Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 378-0020 Limited basic emergency services including emergency food, clothing, one-time basic emergency assistance for non-narcotic medications, rent and utility assistance.

Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Clothing, food, and rent assistance • www.eachouston.org First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-5863 Ft. Bend Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Provides emergency food, clothing, prescription vouchers, emergency rental assistance. www.gccsa.org Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 www.csd.hctx.net Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 www.woodlandsinterfaith.org Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 www.mcea-tx.org Salvation Army – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0677 Salvation Army – Alvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 585-4516 Limited basic emergency services including one-time prescription assistance for non-narcotic medication under $50. Rent and utility assistance.

South Houston Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 947-7700 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 Texas Department of Transportation Highway Department. . . . . . . (713) 802-5000 Texas/United Way Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-1 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-8131 www.wesleyhousehouston.org Emergency Financial Assistance Baytown Resource/Assistance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-5752 www.baytown.org Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 Houston First Baptist Church Benevolent Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-5863 Appointments: Mon–Thurs, 8–11AM Ft. Bend Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 www.mcea-tx.org Salvation Army (Harris County). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0677 St. Vincent De Paul Society (most zip codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 Suburban Sugar Land Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 356-7953 www.SSLW.org (713) 857-2807 Wesley Community Center (City of Houston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-8131 www.wesleyhouston.org

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HEARING/DEAF SERVICES Adaptive Aids and Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alley Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-8421 Career and Recovery Resources, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 754-7000

TTY (713) 754-7047 Communication Axess Ability Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 807-1176 Hearing Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 855-8916

V/TTY (281) 855-8917 Houston Grand Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 546-0200 Request the Infrared Listening System Houston Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 393-1313 www.hpl.lib.tx.us TDD (832) 393-1539 The Access Center offers full library services to the hearing-impaired.

Through the use of adaptive technology, patrons access the library’s catalogue, databases, and the Internet. The eBook Center allows customers to download electronic books, including bestsellers and research information.

You must apply for a Power Card to access this service.

International Hearing Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-5247 Nightingale Adult Day Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 981-1543 Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 407-3250

TTY (512) 407-3251 “Open-Captioned” Video Lending Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 237-6213 www.dcmp.org TTY (800) 237-6819 The National Association of the Deaf Captioned Media Program has a free video lending program for registered Level 2 members (“open-captioned” video delivered to your home).

Sign Shares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 869-4373 www.signshares.com Specialized Telecommunications “STAP” Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V/TTY (713) 807-1176 Eligible Texans may receive a voucher that can be exchanged for specialized telephone equipment at no charge Texas Hearing and Service Dogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 839-3647 Wortham Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 237-1439 Free, Low-cost, or Sliding Scale Hearing Exams and Hearing Aids Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 948-7960 (Division for Blind Services) www.dars.state.tx.us Harris County Hospital District Appointment Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4243 Hear Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 648-4327 Hear-Say. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 665-8987 University of Houston Speech and Hearing Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2898 Medicaid Hearing Exams (Texas HHSC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8263 Organizations Better Hearing Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 327-9355 Provides free info on hearing professionals, hearing aids, and assistive technology Hearing Aid Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-5247 International Hearing Society Hearing Loss Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hearingloss.org

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Non-Profits/Senior Services HEARING/DEAF SERVICES – Continued Relay Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 735-2989 www.puc.state.tx.us/relaytexas/relay/relay.aspx or 711 Telephone-interpreting service for hearing or speech impaired Talking Book Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-9605 www.texastalkingbooks.org Texas Hearing & Service Dogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 839-3647 www.servicedogs.org • Provides dogs for physically disabled or deaf Specialized References for the Hard-of-Hearing American Academy of Audiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.audiology.org American Speech-Language-Hearing Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.asha.org Association of Late-Deafened Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.alda.org Better Hearing Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 327-9355 Booklets on hearing loss issues • www.betterhearing.org Internal Revenue Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY (800) 829-4059 International Hearing Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-5247 Technology for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 726-0851 www.adcohearing.com HOME REPAIRS - LOW INCOME Organizations: General Assistance Brazoria County Community Action Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-2928 City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-8400 Eldercare Locator (Magnolia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 677-1116 Faith in Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 692-8730 Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Harris County Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2000 Septic systems/water wells Harris County Public Health Lead Paint Control Program. . . . . . . . . (713) 439-6369 Housing Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2055 www.hrc.hctx.net Houston Galveston Area Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 Humble Area Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 446-3663 haamdee@hotmail.com • www.haamministries.org ext. 240 Interfaith Care Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 682-5995 Interfaith Senior Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Program for Human Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 886-0125 Rebuilding Together – Houston Volunteer Home Repair Program (exterior only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 659-2511 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers (Southwest only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 West University Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 662-5895 (W. University residents only)

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Roofs City of Houston Emergency Repair Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-8400 Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Safety Modifications for Independent Living Simple modification to your bathroom, kitchen, or other home areas, such as grab bars, handrails, wheelchair ramps, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms can reduce home accidents.

Gulf Coast Community Services Safety and Security Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Inspects homes for safety and security hazards, installs wheelchair ramps, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.

Replaces entry doors and broken windows.

Fort Bend Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 617-7416 www.fbcorps.org Weatherization Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 846-1100 Sheltering Arms Weatherization Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 956-1888 Energy efficiency measures include caulking, weather stripping, insulation and assessment of appliances.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE Aid to Families (Harris County only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-0667 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Community Development Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 864-1710 Low Income Housing Associated Catholic Charities – Galveston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 762-2062 www.catholiccharities.org • Rent Assistance Baytown Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 427-6686 Section 8 Voucher Program Brazoria County Community Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-2928 Low Income Housing Brazoria County Housing Agency and Welfare Department . . . . . . (281) 756-1427 Low-income housing placement, rental assistance and help with utility bills for Brazoria county residents.

Brazoria County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 864-1427 Low Income Housing Fort Bend Social Services (Fort Bend only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Ft. Bend Coalition for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 980-2219 www.coalitionforbarrierfreeliving.com Info & referral, peer support, care coordination, advocacy, and training Ft. Bend County Community Development Block Grants. . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-4410 Deferred loans for housing rehab/repair Galveston Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 765-1900 Section 8 Voucher Program Gulf Coast Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Foreclosure counseling; Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Harris County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 578-2100 Section 8 Voucher Program Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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Non-Profits/Senior Services HOUSING ASSISTANCE – Continued Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Housing Authority of City of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 260-0600 Section 8 Voucher Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 260-0800 HUD Housing Counseling and Information and Referral Service (HUD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 569-4287 La Marque Aid and Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 938-7852 Rent Assistance Montgomery County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-4984 Section 8 Voucher Program Pasadena Public Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 475-5544 Salvation Army Social Services (Harris County only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0686 Financial Assistance with Mortgage or Rent Payment Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Gardens Apartments. . . . . . . . . . (713) 920-1844 Preserve and enhance the dignity and independence of the elderly, to provide them with safe, affordable housing, and to enrich their overall quality of life.

Texas City/La Marque Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 945-4011 Section 8 Voucher Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 718-3169 www.hud.gov/apps/section8 (HUD) Windsor Village Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 551-8792 LEGAL ASSISTANCE Advanced Directives for Health Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 880-1300 ext 1341 Advocacy, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 974-7691 No charge for the disabled (800) 880-0821 AIDS Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-0735 ext. 121 HIV positive only Consejos Legales (Houston Bar Association). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 759-1133 Family Law Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 777-3247 Domestic abuse, family law only Fort Bend Lawyers Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 239-0015 Wills for Low-Income Seniors Harris County Area Agency on Aging Benefits Counselors. . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Counselors provide advice on benefits; for other (800) 213-8471 legal matters, may be referred to a legal service provider.

Houston Bar Association Elder Law Committee/Volunteer Lawyers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 759-1133 Wills for Low-Income Seniors Houston Volunteer Lawyers Legal Advice Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 228-0732 Monthly; low-income; Harris Co. only free, bilingual; 8:30 a.m. 4:30, Harris County residents, low-income Legal Hotline for Texans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 622-2520 www.tlsc.org LegalLine – Houston Bar Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 759-1133 Lone Star Legal Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 652-0077 Harris, Montgomery Co.; 9 a.m. – noon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 733-8394

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MEAL ASSISTANCE Food Pantries To find the nearest Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Statewide search for food assistance Alvin Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 824-8871 Alvin Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 585-6633 Bear Creek Assistance Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 855-0014 Brazosport Cares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 239-1225 East Ft. Bend Human Needs Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-1006 Fair Haven United Methodist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-3276 Helping Hands – Ft Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 232-4904 Houston Food Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-3700 Love Feast Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 633-3714 Montgomery County Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-6686 www.montgomerycountyfoodbank.com St. Thomas Social Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-9458 Meals on Wheels/Vouchers/Meal Programs ActionS, Inc. of Brazoria County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-6132 Bay Area Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 326-3336 Baytown Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 427-2145 Bear Creek Ministries Senior Baskets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 855-0014 Chambers County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 267-3559 ext. 3527 City of La Porte Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 470-9897 City of South Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 947-7700 City Wide Club Food Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-2582 Provides vouchers only Colorado County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 732-5606 Community Family Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 923-2316 DSHS Food Stamp Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 767-2000 Edgewater Meals on Wheels (City of Galveston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 763-6437 Emergency Aid Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Sack lunch provided – Mon–Fri: 11–1, Sun: 12:15–1pm End Hunger Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 532-3663 Friendship Center/Montgomery Co Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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NAACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) NAACP-98 National Senior Citizens Law Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 289-6976 www.nsclc.org Southeast Texas Legal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 523-7852 Low-income, HIV only Texas Legal Services Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 443-2528 www.tlsc.org Texas Legal Services Center and Pro Bono Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 760-2554 www.TexasLawHelp.org University of Houston Clinical Legal Aid Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2094

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MEAL ASSISTANCE – Continued Friendswood Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 482-5070 Ft. Bend County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm Ft. Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much More. . . . . . . . (281) 633-2162 www.fortbendseniors.org • Ft. Bend and Waller Counties Galveston County “Senior Lunch Program”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 770-6251 www.galvestoncountytx.gov Gano Baptist Mission Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-0304 Grayson Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 455-3660 Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Hester House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 672-2573 Interfaith Caring Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 332-3881 Interfaith Ministries – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4978 Interfaith of The Woodlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 J D Walker Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 426-3551 Jacinto City – Heritage Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 675-4487 Jewish Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 729-3200 John L. Wood Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 272-0001 Joy Fellowship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 921-0197 Lighthouse Christian Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 339-3033 Maxwell Adult Center Deer Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 478-7277 Meals on Wheels Food for Pets Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4922 Missions Training Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 554-8801 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 N. Channel Assistance Min.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 453-8028 N.A.M. Food for Seniors Appointment Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 583-5600 Pearland Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 485-5081 Ramsey/Flukinger Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 457-1810 Riley Chambers/Barrett Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 328-4713 Salvation Army – Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 378-0020 Senior Health Network (Interfaith Ministries). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4900 www.imgh.org Simplified Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 248-1078 Simplified version of the Food Stamp Program for Texas residents ages 65+ Society of St. Vincent De Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 741-8234 South Union Church of Christ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 747-5440 St. Bernadette Christian Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 486-0337 St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 946-0098 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church – Nassau Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 333-2509 Target Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 226-4953

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in counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller & Wharton

Meals: Nourishing meals with socializing in senior centers and delivered to eligible homebound seniors.

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Serving Aging Texans

Medicare & other benefits assistance: Trained benefits counselors assist Texans over 65 or disbaled understand, shop plans and apply for assistance programs for Medicare. Help with Medicaid, health insurance and legal assistance also available.

In-Home Services: Helping homebound seniors maintain independence with respite care,home modifications & accessibility, housekeeping, visitation & telephone reassurance.

Caregiver Support Services: Helping family caregivers through a care system of respite care, support groups, and education. Targeteing those with greatest economic needs, living in rural areas and caring for those with moderate impairments.

Transportation: Providing medical, senior center and other essential transportation to older Texans.

Nursing Home Advocates: Trained ombudsmen (advocates) visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities to ensure the quality of care and quality of life of residents. They inform residents of their rights and investigate and resolve complaints.

Information & Referrals: Linking older Texans and disabled to community resources.

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the Economics of Arthritis

$

128 BILLION Annual cost of medical care, lost wages and productivity due to arthritis.

90% 10%

Percentage of rheumatoid arthritis patients who will stop working before a normal retirement age.

www.Arthritis.org/Texas

Percentage of rheumatoid arthritis patients who will stop working within a year of diagnosis without aggressive treatment.

1 in 3 Arthritis patients who experience work limitations.

There are 100 different types of arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability striking one in every five adults and 300,000 children. The Arthritis Foundation is working night and day to improve these numbers. But we need your help. Join us today to help find the cures and end the pain.

HOUSTON: For more information, please call 713-942-9063.

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MEDICATIONS & MEDICAL RESOURCES Community Programs That Assist With Medications Community Medicaid/STAR+PLUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213 Harris County Hospital District — Gold Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-6509 HCHD Quentin Mease Geriatric Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 873-3700 In-Home and Family Support Program — Texas DADS . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-8053 MHMHRA of Harris County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 970-7000 Emergency Medication Assistance Fort Bend County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Free Medicine Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (573) 996-3333 www.freemedicinefoundation.com • apply for free prescription medications.

Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Social Services Prescription Medicine Aid Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Assists low-income Harris County seniors (60+) and the disabled.

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-9211 Flu Shots Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services. . . . . . . . . (713) 439-6000 www.harriscountyhealth.com HCHD Health Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-6856 Kroger Pharmacies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 221-4141 www.kroger.com • See their ad in this publication for a pharmacy location Troubleshooters Mobile Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 873-8687 Medical Assistance (AARP) Pharmacy Services Benefits Check Up RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-2277 www.benefitscheckup.org Access public and private programs for prescription drug savings.

Brazoria County Indigent Healthcare Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 756-1884 Medical and prescription assistance for qualifying persons.

Brazosport Memorial Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 285-1430 Prescription Assistance, Mon–Wed-Fri, 9AM–1PM Harris County Hospital Gold Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 566-6509 Financial Assistance Pardee Cancer Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-1426 Assistance with Cancer Medications Pharmacy Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 435-3377 Manufacturer sponsored prescription drug assistance programs.

Planned Parenthood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 712-5000 www.plannedparenthood.org Discounted/free mammograms

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MEAL ASSISTANCE – Continued The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 West Columbia Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 345-5955 Wharton County Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 532-6430 YWCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-9922

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Non-Profits/Senior Services MEDICATIONS & MEDICAL RESOURCES – Continued Second Mile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 261-9199 $25 fee to see a doctor. Open to the public: M,W,TH. Call for appointments.

UTMB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 772-1011 Medical Services and Support Medication Delivery Service Citicouriers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 521-4488 Medication Management Program Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 794-9001 Eligible seniors living in Harris County can receive visits (800) 213-8417 in their homes to have their medications reviewed and also receive a fire/waterproof locked box in which to store their medications information.

Medication Side Effects FDA CDER Drug Information Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 463-6332 www.fda.gov/drugs/default.htm Internet Drug Index Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxlist.com Pharmaceutical Companies With Patient Assistance Programs Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 363-1024 Alcon Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-8103 www.alconlabs.com Allergan Prescription Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 553-6783 Amgen, Inc (Safety Net Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 272-9376 Aventis Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 632-8607 Axcan Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 292-2679 Baxter Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 548-4448 Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 842-2937 Biogen IDEC (MS Active Source & Krohn’s Disease services). . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-2255 Biogen IDEC (Zevalin Results). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 386-9997 Biovail Patient Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7325 Boehringer Ingelheim Cares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 556-8317 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 736-0003 www.bmspaf.org Centocor, Inc (Remicade Assist). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 489-5957 Daiichi Sankyo Pharma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7327 Dermik Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 268-7326 Dura-Med Pharmaceuticals (Cenestin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 425-3122 Eisai, Incand Pfizer, Inc (Aricept Assistance Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 226-2072 Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 851-0758 Galderma Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 730-5074 Genentech, Inc — Access to Care Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 530-3083 Glaxo/SmithKline Bridges to Access Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 728-4368 Glaxo/SmithKline Commitment to Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 265-6491 Graceway Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 328-0255

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HUMIRA Medicare Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 448-6472 Ligand Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 654-4263 Merck Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 727-5400 www.merck.com Merck/Schering Plough Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 347-7503 National Organization for Rare Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 999-6673 www.rarediseases.org Novartis Patient Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 277-2254 www.pharma.us.novartis.com Pfizer, Inc (Connection to Care). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 707-8990 Pharmion Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 742-7646 Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 830-9049 Purdue Pharma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 726-7535 www.purduepharma.com RapAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 472-7268 Roche Laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 285-4484 Patient Assistance Program • www.rocheusa.com Schering-Plough Corp (Commitment to Care Program). . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 521-7157 Serono Laboratories, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 447-3243 Solvay Pharmaceuticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 256-8918 Takeda Pharmaceutical North America, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 830-9159 www.tpna.com Upsher-Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 654-2299 Venofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 282-7712 Vistakon Patient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 815-6874 Watson Pharmaceutical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 964-4766 Wyeth Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 568-9938 Web Sites for Medication Information or Services iPing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.iping.com A wakeup & medications reminder service Needy Meds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.needymeds.org Partnership for Prescription Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 477-2669 www.pparx.org Pharmaceutical Medication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.druginfonet.com Pharmaceutical Medication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.benefitscheckup.org Rx Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxassist.org Rx Hope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxhope.com Rx Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rxoutreach.com MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE Brazoria Lions Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-1047 Medical equipment to loan • www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brazoriatx Project Mend, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 903-6363 www.projectmend.org • low-income eligibility

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Non-Profits/Senior Services SAFETY PROGRAMS RUOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 388-4370 Alvin Police Department RUOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 922-1551 Danbury residents only (979) 848-0219 RUOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-4704 Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department (Fort Bend residents) SENIOR ADVOCACY Nursing Home Ombudsman Advocates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 500-9931 University of Texas Health Sciences Center on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 296-2606 www.son.uth.tmc.edu/coa/default.htm • Long-term care ombudsman program

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SENIOR FRAUD Attorney General of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml (713) 223-5886 Senior Protection Programs BBB Education Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 341-6141 www.bbb.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 868-9500 Silver Sleuths are volunteers over the age of 55 working in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau to combat schemes targeting older adults. Sleuths are trained to monitor and identify fraudulent schemes and scams in their neighborhoods and report them to the Better Business Bureau for review.

Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 447-8477 Texas State Securities Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 305-8300 www.ssb.state.tx.us • www.TexasInvestorEd.org (investor education) (888) 663-0009 Provides free and confidential background checks on registered investment advisors and brokers. TSSB is the regulatory and enforcement agency for the investment securities market in Texas. also provides investor education and awareness.

SENIOR REFERRALS These organizations will assist in helping find services.

Actions Inc. of Brazoria County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 849-6132 Alliance for Multicultural Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 776-4700 American Red Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 American Society on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 537-9728 Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-4611 Chambers County Senior Citizens Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 267-3559 Chinese Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 271-6100 Coalition for the Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 739-7514 Colorado Valley Transit Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 732-6281 Colorado County Columbus Crime Victim Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 755-5625 Crisis Hotline (Spanish). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8088 Crisis Intervention of Houston (Hotline). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 468-5463

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HOME.

FOR LIFE. Don Sanders Adoption Center.

No Kill. For all breeds and ages.

Adoption fees are waived for individuals over 65 years old.

www.nokill1.org

107 East 22nd Street, Houston, Texas

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Non-Profits/Senior Services SENIOR REFERRALS – Continued DAYA, Inc (South Asian Community). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 981-7645 Elder Care Locator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.gov Epilepsy Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 332-1000 www.epilepsyfoundation.org Federal Information Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 688-9889 Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and Much Much more. . . . . . . (281) 633-7049 Fort Bend and Waller County • www.fortbendseniors.org Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services. . . . . . (409) 934-8100 Galveston County Senior Citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 770-6251 Galveston County Gulf Coast Community Services Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4700 Harris County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 393-4301

(800) 213-8471 Helping One Another, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 885-4188 Austin County Hospice Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 658-8898 www.nhpco.org Houston Area Women’s Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-2121 www.hawc.org Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 627-3200 www.h-gac.com Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 533-4900 Jewish Family Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 667-9336 Korean Senior Citizens Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 465-6588 Liberty County Project on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 336-7265 Galveston County Lupus Foundation/Texas Gulf Coast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0126 Montgomery Council on Aging — Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 Retired American Persons Senior Citizen Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 643-5877 Texas City St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 355-7701 www.SLEHC.org Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Southwest Area Wharton County Jr. College Senior Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 532-6430 Wharton County STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES Attorney General of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-8011 www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml • Senior Protection Programs Attorney General of Texas – Houston Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-5886 Food & Drug Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 463-6332 www.fda.gov Reports safety warnings and recalls for products regulated by the FDA.

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Non-Profits/Senior Services STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES – Continued Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 633-4227 www.medicare.gov Medicare Fraud Hotline (Inspector General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 447-8477 National Active and Retired Federal Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 438-2272 www.narfehouston.org National Alliance for Caregiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 718-8444 www.caregiving.org National DO NOT CALL Registry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 382-1222 www.ftc.gov • www.donotcall.gov National Institute on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 496-1752 www.nia.nih.gov National Senior Citizens Law Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 289-6976 www.nsclc.org Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov Texas Adult Protection Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-5400 www.dfps.state.tx.us/adult_protection • Report Elder Abuse Texas Commission for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 944-9924 www.dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired (800) 628-5115 Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-9240 www.dads.state.tx.us • Find and compare Texas Living Facilities; file complaints Texas Health and Human Services Commission Ombudsman Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 834-7406 Provides direct grant benefits to individuals with disabilities to purchase services Texas Health and Human Services Commission (DADS, DARS, DFPS, SHS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 500-4266 www.hhsc.state.tx.us • Blind; rehab; disability; hearing services Texas Information and Referral Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 www.helpintexas.com Information and referral specialists direct callers to Texas community resources.

Texas Poison Center Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-1222 www.poisoncontrol.org SUPPORT GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS AARP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 687-2277 www.aarp.org Al-Anon Family Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 683-7227 Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 686-6300 www.aahouston.org ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 942-2572 www.alsa.org Alzheimer’s Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 314-1313 www.alz.org • Texas Chapter: www.alz.org/texas (800) 272-3900 American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 266-2877 www.cancer.org

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American Contract Bridge League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 467-1623 www.acbl.org American Diabetes Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 977-7706 www.diabetes.org American Lung Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 629-5864 www.texaslung.org American Geriatrics Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 308-1414 www.americangeriatrics.org Arthritis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 442-6653 www.arthritis.org American Heart Association – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 610-5000 www.americanheart.org CanCare (individual cancer support). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 461-0028 www.CanCure.org Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 572-2232 Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 600-1131 www.dbsahouston.org Diabetes Support Group Memorial Hermann Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3000 Diabetes Support Group OakBend Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-2805 Epilepsy Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 789-6295 www.elipepsyfoundation.org Fibromyalgia Association of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 664-0180 Foster Grandparents Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 344-4257 Houston Area Parkinson Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 626-7114 www.hapsonline.org Houston Aphasia Recovery Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 781-7100 www.harctx.org Hospice Grief/Bereavement Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 677-7155 InnerWisdom Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 592-9292 Kidney Failure Support/Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 952-5499 Lifeline – Support/Social Group for Widows and Widowers. . . . . . . (281) 497-2663 Monthly meeting and regular weekend activities L.I.F.T. – Social Support Group for Widows/Widowers – Dignity Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 862-9622 Lupus Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 529-0126 MDA ALS – Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-3941 Memorial Hermann Stroke Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 222-2273 www.memorialhermann.org/locations/katy/ Mental Health Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 523-8963 www.mhahouston.org MS Lifeline/MS Disease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 447-3243 www.mslifelines.com Multiple Sclerosis Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8967 www.nationalmssociety.org (800) 344-4867 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – (NAMI) Houston Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 970-4419

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SUPPORT GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS – Continued National Family Caregiver Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 772-5050 www.caregiveraction.org National Federation for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 659-9314 www.nfb.org National Hispanic Council on Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 347-9733 www.nhcoa.org National Organization for Rare Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 999-6673 Neuromuscular Diseases (all types). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 522-3941 English and Spanish Osteoporosis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 223-9994 Parkinson’s Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 626-7114 www.hapsonline.org Post-Polio Survivors Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 690-0695 Recovery, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 466-3387 emotional coping, self help Samaritan Bereavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 589-8729 www.thesamaritanministry.org San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Ostomy Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8671 Cancer Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8557 Diabetes Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8525 Stroke Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 428-3034 Grief Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-8811 Sickle Cell Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 640-5990 Survivors of Suicide – Crisis Intervention Info Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9864 The Mended Hearts, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (832) 355-4160 Support Group for Heart Patients and Families The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org United Cerebral Palsy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 838-9050 www.eastersealshouston.org United Ostomy Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 826-0826 www.uoahouston.org West Houston Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 558-3444 TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer Counselors Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 227-7669 www.aarp.org/taxaide Houston Asset Building Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-1864 Tax preparation for the elderly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 957-4357 www.neighborhood-centers.org • During tax season: (Jan.1 - Apr. 15) The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org

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TRANSPORTATION General Transportation Acute Care EMS, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 272-6842

(800) 649-7149 American Red Cross – Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 www.houstonredcross.org AMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 746-1129 or (877) 244-4890 www.amr.net • Transport Services; Bed-ridden clients with doctor’s orders Brazos Transit Scheduling Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 272-0039 Curb-to curb service throughout Montgomery County Appts. taken up to 4 pm, previous day & up to 7 days in advance www.btd.org Christian Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 345-5955 West Columbia residents only; transport services; telephone reassurance Colorado and Wharton Counties – WCJC Senior Program. . . . . . . . (800) 561-9252 Ambulatory only ext. 6430 Colorado Valley Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 548-1068 Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Galveston, Waller, and Wharton Counties Connect Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 266-2320 Transport Services: M–W–F – UTMB in Galveston; T – Th – Medical Center in Houston. Call for fare prices.

Fort Bend County Public Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 633-7433 Gulf Coast Community. Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4745 Cost: $7.40/income limits: $1,020.84 indiv./ $1,375.00 couple HCCTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 368-7433 Harris County residents, elderly/disabled, wheelchair accessible, Low fee/vouchers;Medical and General Transportation HERO-Helping Elderly Residents Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3996 Medical and General Transportation, Mon–Wed 9–4, Thur 9–12 Interfaith Caring Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 927-8129 Santa Fe and Hitchcock Interfaith of the Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 367-1230 Loving Kindness, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 358-6393 Humble, Kingwood, Atascosita; ambulatory only Medtrans America (Fees apply). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 721-0226 Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 635-4000 www.ridemetro.org TTY (713) 739-3893 Offers fare discounts on fixed route bus service to seniors, the disabled, and Medicare cardholders. $1.50; over age 70 – free METROLift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 225-0119 provides pre-scheduled, shared ride, curb-to-curb (713) 225-6716 transportation by van or sedan for persons with disabilities.

METROLift Subsidy Program – MSP – Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 223-0303 (Subsidized Taxi) is for METROLift patrons who need last-minute transportation by taxicab.

Precinct2gether, Inc. Voucher Transportation Program (62+ clients/Harris County Precinct 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 326-6013

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Angel Flight South Central has been providing free air transportation for more than twenty years for people in need of medical treatment not available to them locally.

Our pilots have taken to the skies more than 30,000 times on behalf of people in need and have contributed more than $30 million of their own dollars through the operating costs of their aircraft.

Our vision is that no one in our service area is denied medical treatment simply because of distance.

To volunteer, donate or for more information, please visit us at www.angelflightsc.org

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Non-Profits/Senior Services TRANSPORTATION – Continued Montgomery County – Friendship Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 For elderly and disabled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 35 Senior Wheels (55+ only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 885-4678 Southwest – VICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Ambulatory/SW only; parking and toll fees charged The Friendship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 756-5828 www.tfc-seniorservices.org West University Seniors Services/Recreational Center. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 662-5895 Seniors and disabled; fee involved, non-residents add 50 cents Medical Transport Acres Homes area – Texas Community Transitional Center. . . . . . . (832) 298-9840 Medical transportation American Red Cross – Greater Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 526-8300 www.houstonredcross.org • Houston medical transportation American Red Cross – Baytown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 424-1300 Medical transportation Cancer Patients – American Cancer Society Road to Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 266-2877 Cancer Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 227-1618 Volunteers transport patients to treatment; volunteers needed Medical Transportation Harris County Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-1985 www.ss.hctx.net (713) 578-2215 Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The service is only for clients who reside outside of the cities of Houston, Baytown, or Pasadena.

To be eligible, you must have a low to moderate income and be a resident of Harris County, and either elderly, or disabled, or an ESRD patient.

HERO – Helping Elderly Residents Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 932-3996 Medical and General Transportation League City and Clear Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 282-6039 Medical Transportation Medicaid Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 633-8747 Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties for medical appts. between 6 a.m.-7 p.m., call 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, to schedule pick-up Medicaid Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 633-8747 Transport Services Pasadena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 943-7000 Medical Transportation UTMB Cancer Patients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 945-0820 Transport Services Harris County Commissioners’ Group Transportation Each precinct has its own group policies for transportation use; call Commissioners’ Precinct Senior Adult Programs: Precinct 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 733-3717 Precinct 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 452-6071 Precinct 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 492-3680 Precinct 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 893-3726

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Errand Services EAC Faithful Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 528-3663 Provides food and clothing to low-income families/individuals in Harris County Gulf Coast Com. Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 393-4745 Transportation to/from grocery store-nonprofit cost $7.40/income limits: $1,020.84 indiv./$1,375.00 couple SAFE Program-Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 874-6699 65+ clients, living inside 610 LoopSenior Wheels (NAM) (281) 885-4678 Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 772-8181 Long-Distance Medical Transportation Angel Flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 247-5433 Must be ambulatory; 1000 mile limit; non-emergency; Non-profit/Free Lifeguard Aeromed Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 248-5433 For-Profit • www.lgaeromed.com Taxis Bay Area Taxi companies: Baytown Senior Taxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 420-7158 Provides financial assistance to seniors; must qualify.

Houston Area Taxi companies: Fiesta – Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 225-2666 Liberty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 695-6700 United. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 699-0000 Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 236-1111 Houston ordinance cites 60+ should receive a 10 percent discount on all rides.

Fort Bend Area Taxi companies: Crown Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 981-6626 Fort Bend Taxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 208-2222 SLL Transportation (Sugar Land) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 242-5466 Brazoria Area Taxi companies: Brazosport Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-4444 Only taxi cab service in the Southern Brazoria County area. Open 24/7, 10% discount.

UTILITY ASSISTANCE AT&T/SBC Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 464-7928 www.sbc.com Physically handicapped or legally blind may qualify to be exempt from local Directory assistance charges Brazoria County Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 864-1427 Utilities Assistance Catholic Charities-Guadalupe Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 227-9981 Community Action Council of Galveston County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (409) 765-7878 Information and referral to local agencies offering emergency assistance.

Utility assistance for Galveston county residents.

Consolidated Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 989-2255 Outside Harris County Fort Bend County Social Services – Rosenberg (M–F, 8–5). . . . . . . . (281) 342-7300 Fort Bend County Social Services – Missouri City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 403-8050

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Non-Profits/Senior Services UTILITY ASSISTANCE – Continued Harris County Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Gas and electric assistance Hester House – Harris County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 672-2573 Lifeline Texas – Light up Texas Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 454-8387 Low income assistance with telephone and electricity Pearland Neighborhood Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 485-1987 Utility assistance for eligible applicants residing in Pearland and Manvel.

Programs for Human Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 550-0282 Liberty, Chambers, Orange, & Jefferson Counties Reliant Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 207-7777 www.reliant.com Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (979) 233-5420 Utilities Assistance (979) 233-5429 Salvation Army Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 752-0686 water only; Harris County only Senior Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 696-7900 Assists with crisis situations involving water, heat, rent and mortgage.

Sheltering Arms Utility Assistance - CEAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – noon W.A.T.E.R. Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 371-1400 The W.A.T.E.R. Fund is sponsored by the City of Houston and offers financial assistance for water bills for both the elderly and the disabled.

VETERANS SERVICES Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 522-4000 Houston Vet Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 682-2288 Readjustment counseling services M–F: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Montgomery County Veterans Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (936) 539-7842 ns3.co.montgomery.tx.us/veteran/index.shtml Texas State Veterans Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (254) 791-8280 www.glo.texas.gov/vlb/veterans-benefits/veterans-homes/index.html (800) 252-8387 Housing for elderly veterans Texas Veterans Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 528-5760 www.texasveteranscoalition.com Veterans Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 791-1414 www.houston.med.va.gov Veterans Administration Community Based Outreach Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 310-5001 Galveston and Texas City Veterans Services – Fort Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (281) 341-4550 VISION Eyeglasses The Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 798-5545

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WEBSITES Area Code Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.whitepages.com/maps Ask Noah About: Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/aging Carepathways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.carepathways.com Elder Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.elderweb.com ElderCare Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ec-online.net Families USA – updates on national health care policy . . . . . . www.familiesusa.org FTC’s Identity Theft Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft Gulf Coast Blood Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.giveblood.org Independent Living Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.independentliving.com Internet Senior Success. . . . . . . . . . www.internetseniorsuccess.com/seniorsites.htm Live Well, Live Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.asaging.org/cdc/HealthWord.cfm MayoClinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mayoclinic.com Medscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.medscape.com National Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ncoa.org National Library of Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nlm.nih.gov/nlmhome.html Reaserch your family tree. . . . . . . . . . . . www.learnwebskills.com/family/intro.html Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.recipegoldmine.com SeniorNet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.seniornet.org Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ssa.gov Talking Book Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.texastalkingbooks.org Third Age.Com – 701 Special Sites for Third Agers . . . . . . . . . . . www.thirdage.com U Compare Health Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ucomparehealthcare.com UTMB Stark Diabeties Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stark-diabetes.org/default.htm World Health Net Longevity, Life Expectancy, and Anti-Aging Meds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.worldhealth.net Write a Senior Citizen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.writeseniors.com

NON-PROFITS/SENIOR SERVICES

Vision Resources DARS – Division for Blind Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 948-7960 www.dars.state.tx.us • Resource for Sight Impaired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 628-5115 Department of Assistive and Rehab Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 628-5115 EyeCare America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-3937 www.eyecareamerica.org Robert Cizik Eye Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 559-5200 www.cizikeye.org | Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scale Lighthouse of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 527-9561 www.houstonlighthouse.org • Information and Referral Opthamalogist Referrals (+65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-3937 The Center for Visual Rehabilitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 559-5269 http://cizikeye.org/low_vision.htm | A not-for-profit, fee for service low vision clinic.

University of Houston Optometry Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) 743-2020 Provides eye assessment/treatment on sliding scale

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ADVERTISERS INDEX 1st Choice Hospice.................................... (936) 295-7100.................... 4, 138 A Senior Moment Massage......................... (281) 852-3596.......................... 43 Aftermath Cleanup..................................... (281) 796-6306.......................... 30 Altus Hospice........................................... (281) 583-5455........................ 139 Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center....... (281) 361-7557.......................... 78 Assisted Living Cottages Unlimited Care......... (713) 419-2609.......................... 94 Autumn Grove Cottage............................... (281) 220-0882........................ 104 Autumn Leaves.......................................... See Ad for Numbers........... 105, 106 BrightStar Care......................................... (281) 367-7827.......................... 64 Cantex Continuing Care Network................ See Ad for Numbers............ 130-131 Carnes Funeral Home................................ See Ad for Numbers................... 142 Carriage Inn............................................. See Ad for Numbers............... 82, 83 Christian Companion Senior Care................ (832) 347-2825.......................... 65 Conservatory Senior Living.......................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 80 Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center............... (281) 949-3987.......................... 54 Dentures & Dental Services......................... See Ad for Numbers................. 3, 48 Elik Dialysis Home Therapy......................... (800) 761-7177.......................... 43 HealthSouth Rehab Hospitals...................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 50 Heart to Heart Hospice.............................. (832) 300-0134........................ 138 Heartis of Conroe...................................... (936) 585-6444........................ 106 Home Health Resources.............................. (281) 398-3444.......................... 66 Houston Methodist Hospital........................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 53 Houston Northwest Medical Center.............. (281) 580-0000...................... 1, 55 Kindred Hospitals...................................... (866) KINDRED....................... 56-57 Kroger Pharmacy...................................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 44 Liz McNeel – SRES Realtor.......................... (713) 826-2731.......................... 29

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Mariposa Apartment Homes........................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 79 Nexion Health.......................................... See Ad for Numbers................... 133 Oak Haven Apartment Homes..................... (281) 363-4941.......................... 82 Regency in the Forest................................. (855) 252-8536.......................... 81 Regent Care Center................................... See Ad for Numbers................... 134 Reliant Rehab Hospital............................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 52 Sava Senior Care...................................... See Ad for Numbers................... 132 Schmidt Memorials.................................... (936) 760-2805........................ 142 Senior Care Centers.................................. See Ad for Numbers........ 2, 128-129 Senior Resource Guide............................... (281) 277-2333.......................... 13 Silverado Memory Care............................. (866) 522-8125........................ 103 Sparrow Adult Living.................................. (713) 697-4600.......................... 96 Spring Creek Village Senior Living............... 281-942-0105............................ 95 Stonegate Senior Living.............................. See Ad for Numbers................... 136 Synergy HomeCare................................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 66 Texas Oncology........................................ (888) 864-4226.......................... 51 The Woodlands Healthcare Center............... (281) 363-3535........................ 135 U.S. Memory Care Vintage......................... (832) 301-8188........................ 104 Village on the Park..................................... See Ad for Numbers............... 82, 83 Visiting Angels.......................................... (281) 356-2827.......................... 63 Walgreens............................................... See Ad for Numbers..................... 42 Windsor Houston...................................... (713) 681-0431........................ 134 Wendy Cline Properties.............................. (281) 858-3451.......................... 29 Wright Abshire Attorneys............................ See Ad for Numbers..................... 38 Wood Glen Court..................................... (281) 378-3281.......................... 94 You’re First............................................... (281) 382-2754.......................... 67 Say you saw it in the Senior Resource Guide!

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AN EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY... and even better care.

Unique assisted living and memory care lifestyles that give residents the services and amenities they need, while maintaining the independence they want.

• Paid Utilities (except telephone)

• Wellness/Fitness Center

• Transportation for events and appointments

• Beauty/Barber Salon

• Theater Room

• Beautifully appointed Community Living Areas

• Pet Friendly

• Parking for Residents & Guest

• Chef-Prepared Meals

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What is Hospice?

Hospice is where those with a terminal illness can spend their final days in peace, dignity, and comfort, surrounded by their loved ones while living wherever they call home. We view our work as a sacred honor and our patient-focused approach hinges on creating a plan of care that is tailored to the unique needs and desires of the individual and their family.

The Altus Hospice Mission

The Mission of Altus Hospice is to provide professional care with a personal touch. We will treat the disease process with medical expertise while emphasizing quality living, not only physically, but also psychosocially, emotionally and spiritually. Comfort, compassion and calming presence are the gifts we bring to this service, and we are honored to walk with the patient and loved ones through this sacred time.

How Do You Know When Your Loved One Is Ready for Hospice?

• Frequent calls to the doctor’s office for appointments • Missing doctor office appointments because patient is too sick to make the trip • Increased Emergency Room visits and/or hospitalizations • Weight loss in the past 6 months • Decreased mobility in the past six months • Management of patient is focused on maintaining comfort and quality of life • Patient cannot be cured of their primary disease • Patient may or may not be home bound; however requires additional medical services to remain at home.

• Harris • Brazoria • Fort Bend • Liberty

Counties Served • Galveston •Montgomery

• Wharton • Walker

• Chambers • Waller

TEL 281.583.5578 TEL 281.583.5455 281.493.9744 •• FAX 281.493.9792 www.altushospicecare.com