Resources and Information To Share
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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
(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:
- Advance Care Plan Form
- Appointment of Health Care Agent Form
- Physician Order for Scope of Treatment (POST)
- Health Care Decision Act of 2004 (the law)
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.