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Local Resources and Services
Aging Commission of the Mid-South
http://agingcommission.org/ 901-324-6333
Services: Alzheimer’s service, empowerment of seniors, homecare, homemaker, legal assistance , long term care ombudsman , nutrition services, MIFA Meals), public guardianship/conservatorship , retired senior volunteer program senior centers, senior companior program, transportation
Alliance for Mental Health and Aging
Mission: To improve and increase mental health and substance abuse knowledge and awareness for adults 55 and older in Shelby County
The Alliance for Mental Health and Aging meets 2nd Thursdays 2 PM at Lewis Center on North Parkway Contact Shirley at (901) 324-3399
Caring Companions
http://www.caringcompanions.com 901-259-5030
E-mail: mail@caringcompanions.com
At home assistance for seniors and individuals of all ages: Assisted living, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, medicine reminders, pet care, chores.
The Church Health Center
http://www.churchhealthcenter.org/home
in Memphis, Tennessee, provides quality, affordable healthcare for working, uninsured people and their families. The Church Health Center Clinic is the largest faith-based clinic of its type in the country. It provides quality, affordable healthcare for working, uninsured people and their families. Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on income. The average visit costs about $20.
The Church Health Center's Hope & Healing facility http://www.churchhealthcenter.org/hopehealing is an 80,000-square-foot, comprehensive wellness facility offering everything from personalized exercise plans and cooking classes to group exercise classes and activities for children and teens. Their sliding-scale membership fees are based on income and family size.
HopeandHealing.org is a ministry of the Church Health Center. They believe that faith and health are intimately linked. HopeandHealing.org is part of a growing movement to engage faith communities in the importance of caring for the body. Having an active and effective health ministry in your congregation takes hard work and access to the right resources. HopeandHealing.org seeks to provide you and your community with the online resources to give you the support and encouragement you need.
Family Care Resource Connection
Over 1,000 reviewed and rated caregiving resources
Professional Network on Aging
http://www.memphiscoa.org/ 324-6333
Senior Centers: Douglass Senior Center ...722-8717 |
East Gaisman Senior Center ...763-1181 |
Goodwill Homes Community Services Senior Center...789-8355 |
Lewis Center for Senior Citizens ...272-7408 |
Metro Bickford Senior Center ...578-9546 |
South Memphis Senior Center ...774-2000 |
Senior Services is now Meritan at http://www.meritan.org/
Meritan is a nonprofit organization providing services for seniors, specialized foster care for children, assistance for the visually impaired, and programs for the developmentally disabled.
Sue Meeks and Associates
suzannemeeks@bellsouth.net
(901) 818-3254
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment; Crisis Intervention; Advocacy, Information and Referral; Long Term Care Plannig and Management; Arrange for Care Services; Nursing Home Care Monitoring; Assistance to Local and Long Distance Caregivers; Caregiver Mentoring and Education
Tennessee Hospice Organization was founded in 1989 to represent the state’s hospice providers.
Other Resources
Aging in the Know: Your Gateway to Health and Aging Resources on the Web (www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow)