ElderSmart
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church has initiated a new ministry, ElderSmart!™ is a ministry focused on learning about natural aging. ElderSmart!™ will show you how helpful, and even exciting, learning about aging can be by offering educational opportunities–for ourselves, to help our parents or other loved ones, to help our community.
Please watch the church announcements for seminars on other topics. . For more information, contact Marlys Barry (713-402-5008).
Aging is a journey, not a destination.
Senior Guidence Program Helpline
Publishes a free yearly resource guide available from the Senior Guidance Program Walgreens Pharmacy departments.
VA Health Benefits Services Center
1-877-222-8387
Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center
713-791-1414
1-800-553-2278
Medical Evaluation and Treatment
Geriatric Medicine Associates
Baylor College of Medicine
6550 Fannin, Suite 1153
Houston, TX 77030
713-798-3967
Quentin Mease Community Hospital
3601 MacGregor Way
Houston, TX 77004
713-942-3894
Baylor College of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease Center
Dept. of Neurology Clinic
Smith Tower, 18th Floor
6550 Fannin
Houston, TX 77030
713-798-6660
http://www.bcm.edu/centers
The Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic
UT Mental Sciences Institute
713-500-2724
Texas Department of Human Services Long Term Care Hotline
713-692-1635
1-800-228-157
Social Security Administration Hotline
1-800-772-1213
New Lifestyles: An area guide to senior residences and care options
1-800-829-9549
Family Services/Information
Family Service Center Case Management
713-867-7747
Services
713-861-4849
Jewish Family Services
713-667-9336
2-1-1 Texas
Area information center/United Way of Texas Gulf Coast Helpline
2-1-1
Selected Online Resources
University of Minnesota Extension Service
Adult and aging resource center
Medicare
Current Medicare information, nursing home comparisons
www.medicare.gov
Selected Reading List
Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps in Caring and Treatment by Daniel Kuhn
And Thou Shalt Honor: The Caregiver's Companion by Beth Witrogen McLeod
Another Country: Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Our Elders by Mary Pipher
Changing Places: Journey with My Parents into Their Old Age by Judy Kramer
How to Care for Aging Parents by Virginia Morris
The Complete Eldercare Planner: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help
by Joy Loverde
The 36-Hour Day by Nancy L. Mace & Peter V. Rabins
Additional information is available through the Office of Senior Adult Ministries to assist families with caregiving needs. We maintain resource information on living facilities, long-term care, insurance, caregivers, planning tools, community services, etc. We are able to provide information and support, but not specific referrals.
Contact Marlys Barry (713-402-5008) Office of Senior Adult Ministries.
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