Resources for North Central Texas
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Caregiving Community Guide for Family Caregivers
Caregiving Community Guide for Family Caregivers
Caregiving Community Guide for Family Caregivers
Caregiving Community Guide for Family Caregivers
Caregiving Community Guide for Family Caregivers
Get the free 150+ page CAREGIVING COMMUNITY GUIDE - a comprehensive directory of caregiving resources customized for 12 North Texas counties + National Edition (select your county).
Caregiving Resources
Personal Well-Being
Personal Well-Being
Personal Well-Being
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Find hundreds of written resources here – memoirs, caregiver guides, fictional novels, children’s books, and blogs – and the encouraging real-life stories behind these works.
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Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas
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Learn what essential oils can help while caregiving, including stress management, fatigue, processing grief and more
(FREE Download)
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For all those who share the challenges, questions and emotional issues which accompany dealing with aging parents.
Meetings @ 1st United Methodist Church of Coppell
1st Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.
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Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society (DAPS)
Offering many services at no (or reduced) cost to those affected by Parkinson's disease living in the Dallas area, including:
- Care partner support groups
- Monthly educational/motivational meetings
- Monthly newsletter by email
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Edu-Care (Dallas)
Inspired and meaningful self-care events and training courses
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Organize a care community online
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Informative, insightful articles and reporting on a variety of caregiving topics
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Help to improve the quality of life of veterans, civilians and children living with brain injury and their caregivers, through community integration, education, and advancement programs.
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Local Resources
Personal Well-Being
Personal Well-Being
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Join us for 2022 The Caregiving Curve learning series for North Central Texas family caregiving -- Join LIVE or RECORDED sessions at your convenience!
Details HERE.
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Caregiving Community Guide
Get the free, comprehensive, and customized resource list for your North Texas County (National Edition also available).
Download HERE
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ADULT DAY CARE
Friends Place Adult Day Services (Richardson, Desoto)
Golden Grace Adult Day Care (McKinney - 972-569-9000)
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Find the right ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, or other service enriched housing (a free service)
It's important to work with an agency that upholds the highest ethical standards.
A reputable agency will take time to get to know both you and your care recipient, share verifiable credentials, conduct on-site tours with you, report facility quality and operational history, and mo
A few of the great senior placement agencies in the greater Dallas area include:
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BENEFITS
Find specific, available benefits and services that you and your care recipient qualify for in your area.
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and disability benefits counseling, care coordination, long-term care ombudsman, and nursing home relocation
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
Community Care for Aging and Disabled programs including in-home help and CBA (Community Based Alternative) programs
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
2-1-1 for Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP), Nursing Home Assistance
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COUNSELING SERVICES (Family & Individual)
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ELDER LAW
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FALL PREVENTION & FITNESS EDUCATION
(serving North Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Frisco, Little Elm, Prosper)
Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society (DAPS) Offering many services at no (or reduced) cost to those affected by Parkinson's disease living in the Dallas area, including:
- Group exercise
- Speech groups
- Dance for Movement Disorders classes
- Non-contact boxing and tai chi for people with Parkinson's disease
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Emergency alarm systems and more
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Education and Resources for Caregivers (via Area Agency on Aging and Dallas County)
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FINANCIAL PLANNING & ACCOUNTING
(Accounting/Tax Services) - Teresa Walker
(Long Term Care)
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GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT
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HANDYMAN SERVICES
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Hearing Loss - CapTel Phone Services
Free Captioned Telephone services to help people with hearing loss stay connected over the phone
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HOME CARE AGENCIES (Non-Medical Care)
Assisting Hands Home Care (Preston Hollow & surrounding areas)
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Help to ensure a safe, respectful environment for nursing home and assisted living facility residents
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Speech and swallow screening and therapy
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PHARMACY SERVICES
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Non-medical care options and services for caregivers via the North Central Texas Council of Governments
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Assistance, protection, and connection for many older adult needs
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Senior Center Directory (Texas)
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Help to improve the quality of life of veterans, civilians and children living with brain injury and their caregivers, through community integration, education, and advancement programs.
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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
1-800-252-5400
Report elder abuse, exploitation and/or neglect.
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Caregiving Community Guide
Get the free, comprehensive, and customized resource list for your North Texas County (National Edition also available).
Download HERE
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DISCLAIMER: This is not a complete list of recommended options. Caregiver Transitions does not receive compensation for referrals or recommendations. We encourage you to independently research the credentials and quality standards of any senior care service.
National Resources
Personal Well-Being
National Resources
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BENEFITS
1-800-MEDICARE
Information on Medicare Part A (hospital care, Part B (outpatient care), Part C (Managed Care and Medigap programs) & Part D (prescription drugs)
Find and compare quality of patient care for home health agencies, doctors, hospitals, and other providers
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
(TTY 1-800-325-0778)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Caregiving Pathways: How to Help Your Loved One in the Hospital
An easy-to-read guide to learn:
- What to expect in the hospital
- How you can help your loved one during the hospital stay
- How to prepare for care at home after discharge
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Information, national resources and resources concerning family caregivers.
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Copay and other assistance for individuals living with chronic disease, cancer, and other life-altering conditions.
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National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC)
Access research, policy analysis, best-practice programs, and more to increase awareness of family caregiving issues
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Excellent resource with checklists for planning, record keeping, money and insurance, housing, and more
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Find respite providers, programs and funding by location
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The Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving
Information and educational programs for caregivers
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Create a customized online sign up sheet that makes it easy for friends and family to take meals to those in need. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FAMILY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
An electronic data organizer and storage solution to securely manage and share personal, household, medical, financial and legal information (including Advance Directives).
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DOWNLOAD A HELPFUL CARE PLAN MAP.
Assess caregiving needs for you and your family member: home, health care, insurance, financial, legal, social, transportation needs and more.
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DISCLAIMER: This is not a complete list of recommended options. Caregiver Transitions does not receive compensation for referrals or recommendations. We encourage you to independently research the credentials and quality standards of any senior care service.