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Family Caregivers

Seniors


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

(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.


Family Care Resource Connection
Over 1,000 reviewed and rated caregiving resources


Memphis and Shelby County Council 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

http://www.memphisseniors.com/

Information and referral, nursing home, in-home care, care for the developmentally disabled, senior centers, senior employment, assistance for the visually impaired, care planning


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

American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Foundation for Health in Aging Web-based Resource for Patients and their Clinicians
Aging in the Know: Your Gateway to Health and Aging Resources on the Web (www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow ).


National Institutes of Health
Senior Health is an excellent reliable site for health info


North Carolina Division of Aging
Good graphics for community presentation; lots of links for information


The Assisted Living Workgroup Report to the Senate Special Committee on Aging


Safe Return is a nationwide identification, support and registration program providing 24/7 assistance for Alzheimer's patients (or patients with related dementia) who wander off.


Advance Directives - From the Tennessee Government Website

You can use these documents to let your family and doctor know your decisions for health care if you become unable to decide for yourself. You can appoint someone you know and trust as your health care decision maker to ensure that your choice or decision is honored.

Download as PDF files to print and photocopy:

Visit The Website To Read:

Rules and Regulations for Health Care Facilities

Frequently Asked Questions About Advance Directives

PLUS: Advance Directive PowerPoint Presentation that can be viewed online or downloaded to your computer.