How To Help The Elderly

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Texas Panhandle Geriatrics Resource Guide

Local Resources At Your Fingertips

A Product of the South, West and Panhandle Geriatric Education Centers or SWAP-C-GEC

Developed with the Health Care Professional in Mind....

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Geriatric Health Care in the Texas Panhandle

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The Panhandle Geriatric Resource Guide was a project of the South, West, and Panhandle Consortium of Geriatric Education Center of Texas or (SWAP-C-GEC).

The Panhandle GEC, which is a partner within the Consortium has been in existence since the early 1980s, managed by the Harrington Regional Medical Center and its partners. The Partners have

included such entities as Amarillo College, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine at Amarillo(TTUHSC), the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center, and West Texas A&M University.

Geriatric Education Centers are funded by the federal Health

Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the auspices of the Bureau of Health Professions. GECs educate and train

healthcare professionals including health sciences faculty, students, and practitioners in the diagnosis, prevention, and

treatment of disease, disability, and other health problems of the aged.

The Panhandle GEC was funded from 2007- 2010 and this will be the final revised version of the guide. We hope that you find the information organized and useful. It will also be available online as an archive on the new 2010-2015 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Geriatric Education Center webpage at

http://www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/som/im/gereduc.aspx.

In early 2010, with the guidance of the Principle Investigator, Dr.

Michelle Saunders of UT San Antonio Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center submitted a proposal for its own GEC. In July 2010, TTUHSC was awarded its own GEC.

Thank you to all those involved in this project and thanks to all of you who participated in GEC activities . We hope to serve the community for years to come.

This project was made possible through a federal award from the Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA, BHPr, and DPHS. SWAP-C-GEC.

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Emergency 911

Non-Emergency Numbers

Amarillo Police

Fire 806-378-3038

Animal Control Canyon

Police 806-655-6005

Fire 806-655-5010

Potter County Sheriff 806-379-2900

Randall County Sheriff 806-352-9678

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ADDICTION SUPPORT

ADDICTION SUPPORT

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS—AMARILLO AREA Phone: (806) 373-4600 • Website: www.aa.org

A fellowship of men and women who share experiences, strengths and hopes with each other, to solve common problems and help others recover from alcoholism.

AMARILLO AL-ANON INFORMATION SERVICE P.O. Box 2524

Amarillo, Texas 79105

Phone: (806) 371-6366 • Website: www.amarilloais.org

Provides help to friends & families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking.

AMARILLO COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE 803 South Rusk

Phone: (806) 374-6688 • Toll Free: (800) 566-6688

Provides screening, assessment, family counseling, individual counseling and adult treatment.

OFFICE ON SMOKING & HEALTH CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION Toll Free: (800) CDC-ONFO (232-4636)

Email: [email protected] | Website: www.cdc.gov/tobacco

OSH, part of the Federal Government, develops and distributes the annual Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Toll Free: (877) 726-4727

Website: www.samhsa.gov

Responsible for improving the quality and availability to prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services in order to reduce illness, death, disability and cost resulting from substance abuse/ mental illness. Offers section on older adults.

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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES—AMARILLO 7132 I-40 West, Building B

Phone: (806) 463-5114 • Toll Free: (800) 252-5400 Website: www.dfps.state.tx.us

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES—BORGER 301 West 6th Street

Borger, Texas 79007

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES—AUSTIN P.O. Box 149030

Austin, Texas 78714

The program investigates, provides or arranges for services to older adults and disabled adults who are found to be abused neglected, or exploited. To report abuse, neglect or exploitation: (800) 252-5400.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES—BORGER 301 West 6th Street

Borger, Texas 79007

The program investigates, provides or arranges for services to older adults and disabled adults who are found to be abused neglected, or exploited. To report abuse, neglect or exploitation: (800) 252-5400.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & SERVICES—DALHART Dallam Courthouse, 412 Denver

Dalhart, Texas 79022

The program investigates, provides or arranges for services to older adults and disabled adults who are found to be abused neglected, or exploited.

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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES—DUMAS

801 South Bliss Dumas, Texas 79029

The program investigates, provides or arranges for services to older adults and disabled adults who are found to be abused neglected, or exploited. To report abuse, neglect or exploitation:

(800) 252-5400.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES—PAMPA 1517 North Banks

Pampa, Texas 79065

Phone: (806) 669-1888 • Toll Free: (800) 252-5400 Fax: (806) 669-1882 Website: www.dfps.state.tx.us

(800) 252-5400.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES—HEREFORD 307 East 3rd Street

Hereford, Texas 79045

(800) 252-5400.

TO REPORT ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION (800) 252-5400

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ADVOCACY

ALLIANCE FOR AGING RESEARCH 2021 K Street NW, Suite 305

Washington, DC 20006

Phone: (202) 293-2856 • Fax: (202) 785-8574 Website: www.agingresearch.org

The Alliance is a national, citizen advocacy organization offering free publications on aging- related subjects. The Alliance also supports the heath and independence of older people through funding of medical research and geriatric education.

AMARILLO AREA PARKINSON ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 19721

Amarillo, Texas 79114 Phone: (806) 355-7979

Provides support groups for suffers of Parkinson’s and their families.

AMARILLO SPEECH, HEARING AND LANGUAGE CENTER 1300 Wallace Boulevard

Phone: (806) 359-7681 • Fax: (806) 359-7755 Website: www.amaspeechhearing.org

Provides speech/language diagnosis and therapy, audiological testing, dispensing of hearing aids, speech therapy provided for both mildly/severely handicapped individuals.

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 650 Arlington, Virginia 22201

Phone: (202) 467-5081 • Toll Free: (800) 424-8666 Fax: (703) 465-5085 Website: www.acb.org

National organization that advocates for blind and visually impaired people. Provides educational programs, health care services vocational training, etc. Toll-free information, referrals and free educational materials are available.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, HIGH PLAINS COUNCIL 8008 Slide Road, Suite 12A

Lubbock, Texas 79424

Phone: (806) 794-0691 • Toll Free: (800) 342-2383

Offers counseling, support groups and community health education. Information concerning diabetes research, advocacy, literature for groups, schools and professionals.

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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU—AMARILLO 720 South Polk, Suite 350

Phone: (806) 379-6222 • Fax: (806) 379-8206 Website: www.amarillobbb.org

CENTER FOR SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY 2307 Shelby Avenue

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103

Phone: (734) 665-1126 • Fax: (734) 665-2071 Website: www.tcsg.org

TCSG is a nonprofit research, training and social policy organization. Particular attention is focused on law and aging, tobacco use and older people, guardianship service providers and adult guardianship.

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE—AMARILLO 6300 I-40 West, Suite 106

Phone: (806) 358-2221 Toll Free: (800) 878-2227 Fax: (806) 356-0677 Website: www.cccs.net

Provides counseling on budget, credit, housing and reverse mortgage.

CORNERSTONE OUTREACH CENTER 1111 North Buchanan Street

Phone: (806) 381-2131 • Fax: (806) 381-4080

Food Pantry-Emergency food service: Tuesday through Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm and every Friday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Also provides clothing, counseling, furniture and job placement assistance to those in need.

ELDERCARE INITIATIVE IN CONSUMER LAW 7 Winthrop Square

Boston, Maine 02110

Phone: (617) 542-8010 • Fax: (617) 542-8028 Website: www.consumerlaw.org

Provides assistance on legal issues of older people. The EICL conducts regional and national workshops focusing on aging issues, including threats to loss of shelter and financial

exploitation.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISION 1801 L Street NW

Phone: (202) 663-4900 • Toll Free: (800) 669-4000 Website: www.eeoc.gov

Part of the Federal Government, promotes equal opportunity in employment. It enforces the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, conducts investigations, makes

determinations and effects reconciliations in age discrimination actions.

EXPERIENCE WORKS—SENIOR WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS 1206 West 7th

Phone: (806) 372-5521 • Toll Free: (866) 397-9757

Provides employment and training for persons over 55 years of age.

HIGH PLAINS EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION 1411 Amarillo Boulevard East

Phone: (806) 352-5426 • Toll Free: (800) 806-7236 Fax: (806) 352-6249

LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY—AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS 601 East Street NW

Phone: (202) 434-2120 • Fax: (202) 434-6464

LCE, part of AARP, works to expand the availability of legal services to older people and to enhance the quality of those services.

LEGAL HOTLINE FOR OLDER TEXANS 815 Brazos, Suite 1100

Austin, Texas 78701

Phone: (512) 477-3950 • Toll Free: (800) 622-2520 Website: www.tlsc.org

Offers legal advice & referrals to Texans age sixty and older, provided by staff & volunteer attorneys.

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LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, INC.

1311 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains, New York 10605 • Toll Free: (800) 955-4572 Fax: (914) 949-6691 Website: www.leukemia.org

Provides information, advocacy and assistance for patients with leukemia and related cancers.

LIGHTHOUSE NATIONAL CENTER FOR VISION AND AGING 111 East 59th Street

New York, New York 10022

Phone: (212) 821-9200 • Toll Free: (800) 829-0500 • Fax: (212) 821-9707 Website: www.lighthouse.org

Provides advocacy, support, information and resources on vision impairment and blindness.

MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER 520 8th Avenue, N Wing, 3rd Street New York, New York 10018

Phone: (212) 869-3850 • Toll Free: (800) 333-4114 • Fax: (212) 869-3532 Website: www.medicarerights.org

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY 6222 Canyon Drive

Phone: (806) 468-7500 • Toll Free: (800) 344-4867 • Fax: (806) 468-8022 Website: www.nationalmssociety.org

Provides educational programs for people with MS; provides Self-Help Groups; physical activity groups and public awareness programs.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION—PANHANDLE CHAPTER 600 South Tyler Street, Suite 1907

Amarillo, Texas 79101 | Phone: (806) 359-3141 or (806) 371-8002 Fax: (806) 359-8174 Website: www.mda.org

Provides supplies, equipment, physical therapy, educational materials, etc.

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NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY III 2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300

Arlington, Virginia 22201

Toll Free: (800) 950-6264 • Fax: (703) 524-9094 Website: www.nami.org

NAMI offers support groups, education, and research to help people with mental illness.

NATIONAL CENTER OF ELDER ABUSE 297 Graham Hall

Newark, Delaware 19716

Phone: (302) 831-3525 • Fax: (202) 898-2583 Website: www.ncea.aoa.gov

Provides information about abuse and neglect of older people. Provides referrals to agencies and specialists.

NATIONAL CITIZEN’S COALITION FOR NURSING HOME REFORM 1828 L Street NW, Suite 801

Phone: (202) 332-2275 • Fax: (202) 332-2949 Website: www.nccnhr.org

The center supports groups under Federal mandate to identify and resolve residents’

problems at long-term care facilities.

NATIONAL HISPANIC COUNCIL ON AGING 2713 Ontario Road NW

Toll Free: (202) 347-9733 • Fax: (202) 347-9735 Website: www.nhcoa.org

National organization providing advocacy, education and information for older Hispanic people.

NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1200

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Toll Free: (301) 578-8900 • Fax: (301) 578-8947 • Website: www.seniorserviceamerica.org Nonprofit organization providing employment opportunities, conducting research programs and workshops and publishing its research findings.

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NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS LAW CENTER 1444 One Street NW #1100

Phone: (202) 289-6976 • Fax: (202) 289-7224

NSCLC offers assistance to Legal Aid Offices and private lawyers working on behalf of low income older and disabled people.

NATIVE ELDER HEALTH CARE RESOURCE CENTER P.O. Box 6508, MS F800

Aurora, Colorado 80045

Phone: (303) 724-1414 • Fax: (303) 724-1474 Website: www.uchsc.edu

Promotes the health of older Native people, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians by increasing cultural competence among health care professionals.

OFFICE OF CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER (THE) 2601 North Lamar Boulevard

Austin, Texas 78705

Phone: (512) 936-7600 • Toll Free: (800) 538-1579 Website: www.occc.state.tx.us

OCCC provides Consumer Assistance (consumer complaints), Consumer Protection (industry examinations), Licensing and Registration, Credit Education, Legal and Administration.

Consumer Helpline: (800) 538-1579.

OLDER WOMEN’S LEAGUE 1828 L Street NW, Suite 801 Washington, DC 20036

Toll Free: (800) 825-3695 • Fax: (202) 332-2949 Website: www.owl-national.org.

National organization advocating for the special concerns of older women.

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PANHANDLE INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER 1118 South Taylor

Phone: (806) 374-1400 • Fax: (806) 374-4550 Website: www.panhandleilc.org

Attempts to promote a growing sense of personal dignity and responsible community participation of individuals with disabilities through training, community development and direct services to meet their unmet needs.

PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 200 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20210 Toll Free: (888) 487-2365 Website: www.dol.gov/pwba

Protects the integrity of private pension, health and other employee benefits plans.

SAFE PLACE, INC—DALHART 407 Denver

Phone: (806) 249-5127 • Fax: (806) 934-1143

Offers 24-hour hotline (806) 935-2828, shelter, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, information and referral, a support group and transportation to legal, medical and other appointments.

SAFE PLACE, INC—DUMAS 306 West 7th Street

Dumas, Texas 79029

Phone: (806) 935-7585 • Fax: (806) 934-1143

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SENIOR AMBASSADORS COALITION—AMARILLO P.O. Box 2024

Phone: (806) 372-3381 • Fax: (806) 373-3268

A local advocacy group of caring individuals representing organizations dedicated to Enhancing the dignity, respect and quality of life for all Panhandle area senior adults. Meetings are held third Tuesday at 12:00pm. Senior Transportation and Grocery Delivery Programs available.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES—AMARILLO 7120 I-40 West , Suite 100

Phone: (806) 351-3870 • Toll Free: (800) 687-7010 • Fax: (806) 351-3885 Website: www.dars.state.tx.us

Adult Independent Living Program

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES—AUSTIN 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, 3rd Floor

Austin, Texas 78756 Toll Free: (800) 628-5115 Website: www.dars.state.tx.us

Combined services for the blind, ECI, rehabilitation, deaf and hard of hearing.

Blind services: (800) 252-5204, Rehabilitation Services: (800) 628-5115, Deaf Services: (512) 407-3250 or TTY (512) 407-3251.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY SERVICES 3501-L West 45th

Website: www.dars.state.tx.us

TEXAS SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE “BETTER TEXAS THROUGH THE AGES”

Website: www.txshl.org

This non partisan and non-profit organization is composed of 116 representatives elected to two-year terms by Texans over 60 years of age.

The Texas Silver Haired Legislature was formed in 1985 by the 69th Texas Legislature.

Strives to promote good government for all Texans by directly involving senior citizens in the legislative process.

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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT SERVICES-LOCAL

AMARILLO ALZHEIMER’S ACADEMY 1400 S. Coulter, Suite 2700

Amarillo, Texas 79106 (806) 356-4637

Website: www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/som/alzheimers

The Academy provides multi-level education about Alzheimer’s disease to caregivers and health professionals. The Academy’s services include:

•No-charge consultation with a geriatrician and the family caregivers of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease; Medication review by a specialty trained geriatric

pharmacist upon request.

•Home Safety Check

•Referrals to area resources, Area Agency on Aging programs, support groups, and other programs serving senior adults.

•Public speaking engagements and participation in health fairs.

TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES P.O. Box 12927

Austin, Texas 78711

Phone: (512) 463-5458 • Toll Free: (800) 252-9605 Website: www.tsl.state.tx.us/tbp

Talking book program offers free library service to Texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical or reading disabilities.

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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT SERVICES-LOCAL

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION—STAR CHAPTER 415 W. 8th Avenue, Suite 300

Phone: (806) 373-5315 • Toll Free: (800) 272-3900 • Fax: (806) 373-7215 Website: www.alztexas.org

Provides a 24-hour helpline, support groups, chapter newsletter, education materials, community outreach, Alzheimer’s workshops, lending library, speaker’s bureau, In-service

program, Safe Return program, advocacy and research.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION—NATIONAL OFFICE 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: (312) 335-8700 • Toll Free: (800) 272-3900 • Fax: (866) 699-1246 Email: [email protected] • Website: www.alz.org

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE EDUCATION AND REFERRAL CENTER P.O. Box 8250 | Silver Spring, Maryland 20907-8250

Toll Free: (800) 438-4380 • Fax: (301) 495-3334 Website: www.alzheimers.org

The ADEAR Center, funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), distributes information about Alzheimer’s disease to health professionals, patients, their families and the public.

CAREGIVER.COM 3350 Griffin Road

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Phone: (954) 893-0550 • Toll Free: (800) 829-2734 www.caregiver.com

For caregivers, about caregivers, by caregivers. Free subscription of the Caregiver.com Weekly Newsletter online.

CARING CONNECTIONS 1731 King Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Toll Free: (800) 658-8898 www.caringinfo.org

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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT SERVICES-LOCAL

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING 4720 Montogery Lane, 5th Floor

Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Phone: (301) 718-8444

A national resource on caregiving that provides support to family caregivers and professionals who help them and to increase public awareness of issues for family caregiving.

NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS ASSOCIATION 10400 Connecticut Avenue, #500

Kensington, Maryland 20895 Phone: (301) 942-6430 Toll Free: (800) 896-3650 Fax: (301) 942-2302

NFCA is a grass roots organization providing advocacy, support and information for family members who care for chronically ill, older or disabled relatives.

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER—GERIATRICS DIVISION 1400 Coulter

Amarillo, Texas 79106 Phone: (806) 356-4637 Fax: (806) 356-4642

The Amarillo Alzheimer’s Academy Caregiver Support Program, Community Outreach, and general information about clinical geriatrics.

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AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF THE PANHANDLE

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF THE PANHANDLE 415 West 8th

Amarillo, Texas 79105

Phone: (806) 372-3381 Fax: (806) 373-3268 Website: www.prpc.cog.tx.us

Responsible for planning/coordinating the delivery of services specifically designed for the older adult in the Texas Panhandle. Provides information, referrals, and assistance to older adults, their

families and caregivers about services that are available and may need.

BENEFITS COUNSELING

Phone: (806) 331-2227 Toll Free: (800) 642-6008

Refers to the proper agencies and assisting in obtaining needed services including entitlement programs. Also provides prescription assistance, SSI, Veterans Benefits, public housing,

Medicare/Medicaid, QMB, food assistance , and other general assistance.

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM Phone: (806) 331-2227 Toll Free: (800) 642-6008

Provides assistance to caregivers, including information about services available, how to access services, counseling, and assistance with decision making. Respite care available to allow

temporary relief from care giving duties.

HOMECARE OPTIONS

Phone: (806) 331-2227 Toll Free: (800) 642-6008

Provides in home support to impaired older adults to enable them to remain independent in their own homes. Services include personal assistance, light housekeeping, and minor home repairs.

NURSING HOME OMBUDSMAN

Phone: (806) 331-2227 Toll Free: (800) 642-6008

Administers a long-term care ombudsman program which serves residents of nursing homes/

facilities. Assists individuals who are seeking nursing home placement by providing information.

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ASSISTED LIVING

AMARILLO’S UNLIMITED CARE P.O. Box 7604

Website: www.amarillosunlimitedcare.com

A nursing care alternative with all rooms private and care ratio is 3 to 1. Private Pay BROOKHAVEN CARE HOME

14314 Burrell Street Amarillo,Texas 79119 Phone: (806) 622-3768

CANYONS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 2200 West 7th

CANYONVIEW ESTATES RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY 7404 Wallace Boulevard

Website: www.canyonviewalf.com

CLAIRMONT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (THE) 4707 Bell Street

Amarillo, Texas 79109 Phone: (806) 353-0052 Fax: (806) 353-0706

Website: www.theclairmont.com

CONNER HOUSE—LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

#2 Cottonwood Lane Canyon, Texas 79015 Phone: (806) 655-5965 Website: www.alcco.com ASSISTED LIVING

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COTTAGE VILLAGE OF CHILDRESS 204 5th Street NW

Childress, Texas 79201 • Phone: (940) 937-2045 • Fax: (940) 937-2517 Independent and licensed assisted retirement living.

COTTAGES AT QUAIL CREEK (THE) 6811 Plum Creek Drive

Amarillo, Texas 79124 • Phone: (806) 351-2271 • Fax: (806) 351-1310 Website: www.cottageholdingsltd.com

CRAIG METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 5500 West 9th Avenue

Amarillo, Texas 79106 • Phone: (806) 352-7244 • Fax: (806) 467-7470 Website: www.sears-methodist.com

Provides independent living apartments and cottages, Sagecreek Assisted Living Apartments, Windflower nursing and Alzheimer’s Care Centers, Medicare skilled Nursing Rehabilitation.

CRESTVIEW ASSISTED LIVING 6680 Woodward Street

Amarillo, Texas 79106 • Phone: (806) 352-0093 • Fax: (806) 351-1693 Website: www.childresshospital.com

DUMAS NURSING CENTER 315 East 19th

Dumas, Texas 79029 • Phone: (806) 935-4143 • Fax: (806) 935-7988 Long-term care nursing facility and light to heavy care.

EDWARD ABRAHAM MEMORIAL HOME 803 Birch Street

Canadian, Texas 79014 • Phone: (806) 323-6453 Website: www.eamemorialhome.com

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FRIONA HERITAGE ESTATES 201 East 15th Street

Friona, Texas 79035 • Phone: (806) 250-5599 • Fax: (806) 250-5431 Website: www.eamemorialhome.com

GARRETSON RETIREMENT CENTER 502 Pecan

Panhandle, Texas 79068 • Phone: (806) 537-5164 GOLDEN YEARS ASSISTED LIVING CENTER, INC.

100 North Bryan Street Borger, Texas 79007

Phone: (806) 274-5994 • Fax: (806) 274-5992 GOLDEN PLAINS HOME CARE

200 McGee Street Borger, Texas 79007

Phone: (806) 273-1100 • Fax: (806) 273-1104 Website: www.goldenplains.org

GOOD LIFE SENIOR LIVING 928 Westwood Drive

Amarillo,Texas 79124 Phone: (806) 418-4320

HARRINGTON ASSISTED LIVING 401 SW 12th

Website: www.parkcentral.org HILLSIDE HAVEN CARE HOME 5230 Royce Drive

Phone: (806) 358-7996 or (806) 336-7697 Website: www.hillsidehavencare.com

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HUDSON HOUSE OF CANYON 3210 Russell Long Boulevard Canyon, Texas 79015

Phone: (806) 655-4244

Website: www.hudsonhousecanyon.com HUDSON HOUSE, MARJORIE S.

301 Trice Street Claude, Texas 79019

Phone: (806) 226-4011 Fax: (806) 226-7037 KINGS MANOR METHODIST HOME 400 Ranger Drive

Phone: (806) 364-0661 Fax: (806) 364-0675 Website: www.kmmrs.com

Provides nursing home, retirement center, assisted living, adult day care, as well as hospice and home health.

LEGACY—ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY 210 Texas Boulevard

Dalhart, Texas 79022 Phone: (806) 224-1450

MEREDITH HOUSE LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY 812 West 25th Street

Pampa, Texas 79065

Phone: (806) 665-5668 Fax: (806) 665-2599 Website: www.alcco.com

MOORE ASSISTED LIVING CENTER 400 SW 14th Avenue

Website: www.parkcentral.com

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PARK CENTRAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 1300 South Harrison

Phone: (806) 337-5700 • Toll Free: (800) 361-0492 • Fax: (806) 337-4127 Website: www.parkcentral.com

A continuing care facility that provides various independent and assisted living centers.

PARKVIEW MANOR ASSISTED LIVING OF WELLINGTON 1016 16th Street

Wellington, Texas 79095

Phone: (806) 447-1186 • Fax: (806) 447-1816 PARKVIEW HOSPITAL—ASSISTED LIVING UNIT 901 Sweetwater

Wheeler, Texas 79096

Phone: (806) 826-5581 • Fax: (806) 826-3201

Provides 24-hour assistance, on-site cafeteria and private rooms with a home-like setting.

POTTER HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS 6800 Plum Creek Drive

Phone: (806) 353-5185 • Fax: (806) 353-6912 Website: www.alcco.com

QUINN’S CARE CENTER 920 South Main Street Borger, Texas 79007

Phone: (806) 274-7211 Fax: (806) 274-5014 RIVERSTONE ASSISTED LIVING

6301 Blake Avenue Amarillo, Texas 79119

Phone: (806) 351-0686 Fax: (806) 467-1359 ASSISTED LIVING

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SEASONS (THE) - ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY 401 SW 24th Avenue

Perryton, Texas 79070

Phone: (806) 684-1884 • Fax: (806) 684-1878 SEVILLE ESTATES ASSISTED LIVING

7401 Seville Drive Amarillo, Texas 79121

Phone: (806) 351-2105 • Fax: (806) 351-0143 Website: www.emeritus.com

SKYWEST RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING 2923 12th Avenue

Canyon, Texas 79015 Phone: (806) 655-2911 WARE LIVING CENTER 400 West 14th Street Amarillo, Texas 79101

Phone: (806) 337-4000 • Toll Free: (800) 361-0492

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 720 South Polk, Suite B112 Amarillo, Texas 79101

Phone: (806) 379-8206 • Fax: (806) 379-8206 Website: http://txpanhandle.bbb.org

BUSINESS/CONSUMER PROTECTION

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT -LOCAL BETTER BUSINES BUREAU

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FAQ CORNER

FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE’S

UNDERSTANDING BREAST CHANGES: A GUIDE FOR WOMEN

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/screening/understanding-breast-changes.pdf

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AMARILLO AREA BREAST HEALTH COALITION 301 South Polk Street, Suite 740

Amarillo, Texas 79119 Phone: (806) 331-4710 Website: www.aabhc.org

Provides educational outreach concerning breast cancer and breast health procedures.

BAPTIST ST. ANTHONY’S HEALTH SYSTEM 1600 Wallace Boulevard

Amarillo, Texas 79106 Phone: (806) 212-2000 Website: www.bsahs.org

DON & SYBIL HARRINGTON CANCER CENTER 1500 Wallace Boulevard

Phone: (806) 359-4673 • Toll Free: (800) 274-4673 GOLDSTON CANCER REGISTRY

1500 Wallace Boulevard Amarillo, Texas 79106 Phone: (806) 355-7170

HARRINGTON BREAST CENTER 1310 Wallace Boulevard

Phone: (806) 356-1905 • Toll Free: (800) 377-4673

HARRINGTON CANCER CENTER—COULTER CAMPUS 1301 South Coulter, Suite 100

Amarillo, Texas 79106 Phone: (806) 354-0950 TEXAS ONCOLOGY 1000 South Coulter Street Amarillo, Texas 79106 Phone: (806) 358-8654

Website: www.texasoncology.com

CANCER CARE/SUPPORT

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SKIN CANCER FOUNDATION (THE) 149 Madison Avenue, Suite 901 New York, New York 10016

Phone: (212) 725-5176 • Toll Free: (800) 754-6490 • Fax: (212) 725-5751 Website: www.skincancer.org

A non-profit organization providing information on the detection and treatment of skin caner.

SKIN CANCER CELLS

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE www.cancer.org

TEXAS CANCER COUNCIL http://www.texascancercouncil.org/

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY http://www.cancer.org/

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CARDIOLOGY

AMARILLO HEART GROUP 1901 Port Lane

CARDIOLOGY CENTER OF AMARILLO, LLP 6200 I-40 West

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 7272 Greenville Ave.

Dallas, Texas 75231 Phone: (800) 242-8721 www.heart.org

www.nhibi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_WhatIs.html

FIGURE A & B

FAQ CORNER

From the US Department of Health and Human Services, NIH, and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at

www.nhibi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_WhatIs.html What Is Coronary Artery Disease?

Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease, is a condition in which plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply your heart muscle with oxygen- rich blood. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol), calcium, and other substances found in the blood. When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis).

Atherosclerosis

Figure A shows a normal artery with normal blood flow. Figure B shows an artery with plaque buildup. Plaque narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow to your heart muscle. It also makes it more likely that blood clots will form in your arteries. Blood clots can partially or completely block blood flow. February 2009

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Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle 415 W. 8th

Amarillo,Texas 79101

Toll Free: (800) 642-6008 • Phone: (806) 331-2227 • Fax: 806-373-3268 Contact: Teana Waller, Caregiver Specialist

[email protected] Caregiver.com 3350 Griffin Road

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Toll Free: (800) 829-2734 Phone: (954) 893-0550 www.caregiver.com Caring Connections 1731 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Toll Free: 800-658-8898

www.caringinfo.org Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)

PO Box 167

Richboro, PA 18954

www.caps4caregivers.org

Provided support services to caregivers to older people. It serves as a clearinghouse for information on elder care resources and issues. Provided support services to caregivers to older people. It serves as a clearinghouse for information on elder care resources and issues

Family Caregiver Alliance

180 Montgomery Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94104

Toll Free: (800) 445-8106

Phone: (415) 434-3388 • Fax: (415) 434-3508 Website: www.caregiver.org

Family Caregiver Resources

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS

Amarillo-Alzheimer’s Support Group at The Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle Meets every first Monday from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM except holidays.

For more information, contact Caregiver Specialist at (806) 331-2227.

Care Connection

A strategic alliance between the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Ask Dr. Jamie, is a free telephone support service designed for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses. The sessions are live every Thursday night at 8 PM. Central Standard Time.

Call toll-free: (877) 232-2992, Guest ID#: 271004#

Amarillo-Alzheimer’s Support Group at the Moore Living Center

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, except holidays from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.

For more information, please contact Sharon Neal at 806-337-5074 or Barbara Simms at 806-337-4164.

Amarillo-Alzheimer’s Support Group at Seville Estates

Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month except holidays at 6:00 PM.

For more information, contact Tiffany Brandes at (806) 351-2105.

Amarillo-Alzheimer’s Support Group at The Cottages at Quail Creek

Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 10:00 AM. You may bring your loved one. Games will be provided, such as Bingo while you are in the caregiver session. Light refreshments for the caregivers are generally provided. For more information, contact The Cottages at Quail Creek at (806) 351-2271.

Amarillo-Tender Hearts Alzheimer’s Support Group at The Craig

5500 W. 9th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79106, meets every month, but the day and time will vary.

Lunch or Dinner is provided at the meeting.

For more information, contact Mindy Cagle at The Craig at (806) 468-1140.

Canyon-Alzheimer’s Support Group at the First Baptist Church Ministry Center 1717 4th Avenue, Canyon, Texas, meets the 1st Friday of the month at 12:00 PM.

A light lunch is provided. For more information, contact The Cottages at Quail Creek at (806) 351-2271.

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS

Clarendon-Alzheimer's Support Group at the Donley County Senior Citizen's Center

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month except holidays at 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Chandra Christopher at Roadrunner Home Care, (806) 259-2597.

Dumas-Alzheimer’s Support Group at Accolade Home Care

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except holidays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Accolade at (806) 934-2000.

Pampa-Alzheimer’s Support Group at the Pampa Nursing Center

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact the Pampa Nursing Center at (806) 669-2551

Stratford-Alzheimer’s Support Group at Coldwater Manor

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Karl or Gail at Coldwater Manor at (806) 259-2597.

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CITY OF

CITY OF AMARILLO 509 East 7th Avenue Amarillo, Texas 79101 Phone: (806) 378-3000

Website: www.ci.amarillo.tx.us

CITY OF BOOKER 222 South Main Booker, Texas 79005 Phone: (806) 658-4579

CITY OF BORGER 600 North Main Street Borger, Texas 79007 Phone: (806) 273-0958

CITY OF BOVINA 205 North Street Bovina, Texas 79009 Phone: (806) 251-1116

CITY OF CANYON 301 16th Street #1 Canyon, Texas 79015 Phone: (806) 499-3342

CITY OF CLAUDE 115 Trice Street Claude, Texas 79019 Phone: (806) 226-2141

CITY OF DARROUZETT 111 West Texas Avenue Darrouzett, Texas 79024 Phone: (806) 624-2441

CITY OF FOLLETT 329 South Main Street Follett, Texas 79034 Phone: (806) 653-2601

CITY OF FRIONA 916 Main Street Friona, Texas 79035 Phone: (806) 250-2211

CITY OF FRITCH

104 South Robey Avenue Fritch, Texas 79036

Phone: (806) 857-3143

CITY OF GROOM 203 Broadway Avenue Groom, Texas 79039 Phone: (806) 248-7929

CITY OF GRUVER 312 Cator Avenue Gruver, Texas 79040 Phone: (806) 733-5038

CITY OF AMARILLO-GRUVER

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CITY OF HAPPY

106 North Talley Avenue Happy, Texas 79042 Phone: (806) 558-2121

CITY OF

CITY OF HART 407 Broadway Hart, Texas 79043 Phone: (806) 938-2171

CITY OF HEDLEY 109 Main Street Hedley, Texas 79237 Phone: (806) 856-5241

CITY OF HIGGINS 201 North Main Street Higgins, Texas 79046 Phone: (806) 852-3131

CITY OF LEFORS 103 North Court Street Lefors, Texas 79054 Phone: (806) 835-2200

CITY OF PAMPA 222 South Main Booker, Texas 79005 Phone: (806) 658-4579

CITY OF HAPPY -PAMPA

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CLINICS

AMARILLO BI-CITY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1000 Martin Road

Phone: (806)378-6300 • Fax: (806)378-6306

Offers immunization programs, HIV/STD/Communicable Disease clinics AMARILLO DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC

6700 West 9th Avenue Amarillo, Texas 79106

Phone: (806) 358-0200 • Toll Free: (800) 642-9287 • Fax: (806) 356-5590 Website: www.adcpa.com

Services include internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, rheumatology, infectious disease, pulmonology, gastroenterology, nuclear medicine, sleep medicine and endocrinology.

AMARILLO FAMILY PHYSICIANS CLINIC, P.A.

1215 S. Coulter, Suite 100 Amarillo,Texas 79106 Phone: (806)359-4701

Website: www.amarillofp.com AMARILLO KIDNEY SPECIALISTS 8604 South Coulter

Phone: (806) 358-0051 • Fax: (806) 355-0410

Provides dialysis to all persons with chronic renal disease.

BSA FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC 1000 Craig Drive

Amarillo,Texas 79106 Phone: (806) 212-0888 1400 S Van Buren Amarillo,TX 79106 Phone: (806) 212-0700

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CLINICS

CHILDRESS FAMILY CLINIC, PA 2020 Country Club Drive

Childress, Texas 79201 Phone: (940) 937-6187

CHILDRESS HEALTHCARE CENTER 1200 7th Street NW

Childress, Texas 79201 Phone: (940) 937-8668

CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 901 Highway 83 North

Childress, Texas 79201

Phone: (940) 937-6371 • (940) 937-9133 Website: www.childresshospital.com

CLARENDON FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER

#1 Medical Center Drive Clarendon, Texas 79226 Phone: (806) 874-3531

CLAUDE MEDICAL CLINIC 201 Parks Street

Claude, Texas 79019 Phone: (806) 226-5611

Email: [email protected] CLINICS

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CLINICS

COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY MEDICINE 1013 15th Street

Wellington, Texas 79095 Phone: (806) 447-5311

Website: www.collingsworthgeneral.net

CORONADO HEALTHCARE CENTER 1504 West Kentucky

Pampa, Texas 79065

Phone: (806) 665-5746 • Fax: (806) 665-6220 Email: [email protected] Website: www.seniorlivingproperties.com

DALLAM HARTLEY COUNTIES HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1411 Denver Avenue

Phone: (806) 244-4571 • Fax: (806) 2444-6461 Website: www.dhchd.org

FAMILY MEDICINE CENTERS 11 23rd Street

Canyon, Texas 79015

Phone: (806) 655-2104 • Fax: (806) 655-0522 Website: www.fmc-clinics.com

CLINICS

FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER OF CANYON 1500 S Coulter, Suite 6

Amarillo,TX 79106 Phone: (806) 467-9777

Website: www.fmc-clinics.com

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CLINICS

FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER OF PAMPA 3023 Perryton Parkway, Suite 101

Pampa, Texas 79065

Phone: (806) 665-0801 • Fax: (806) 665-8503 Website: www.fmc-clinics.com

FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC OF HANSFORD COUNTY 702 Roland

Spearman, Texas 79081

Phone: (806) 659-2846 • Fax: (806) 659-9925

FOX RURAL HEALTH CLINIC Highway 83 North

Phone: (940) 937-3636 • Fax: (940) 937-9644 Website: www.childresshospital.com

FRITCH MEDICAL CLINIC 700 West Broadway

Fritch, Texas 79036 Phone: (806) 857-2311

HANSFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 707 Roland Street

Spearman, Texas 79081 • Phone: (806) 659-2336 • Fax: (806) 659-1027 Website: www.hchd.net

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CLINICS

HEREFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 801 East 3rd Street

Phone: (806) 364-2344 • Toll Free: (800) 529-2344 • Fax: (806) 364-4177 Website: www.herefordregional.com

HEMPHILL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT—CLINIC 1025 South Third Street

Canadian, Texas 79014

Phone: (806) 323-8882 • Fax: (806) 323-8261

CLINICS

HILLSIDE FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC 5901 S Bell Street, Suite C-28

Phone: (806)373-4010 • Fax: (806)331-6373 http://hillsidefamilyhealth.com/

SUSAN BALTZ, N.P.

1416 S Hayden Street Amarillo,Texas 79102

Phone: (806) 374-1919 • Fax: (806)379-9213

J.O. WYATT CLINIC

1400 Amarillo Boulevard East Amarillo, Texas 79107

Phone: (806) 351-7200 • Fax: (806) 351-7274

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MEMPHIS HEALTH CLINIC 305 South 6th Street

Memphis, Texas 79245

Phone: (806) 259-2565 • Fax: (806) 259-3334

MOORE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 224 East 2nd Street

Dumas, Texas 79029

Phone: (806) 935-7171 • Toll Free: (800) 958-7171 Website: www.mchd.net

NAIL CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER 8000 US Highway 287

Phone: (940) 937-8844 Fax: (940) 937-8855

NWTHS—THE BALANCE CENTER 4514 Cornell, Suite B

Phone: (806) 351-7045 Fax: (806) 351-7047 Website: www.nwtexashealthcare.com

Provides evaluation of balance and dizziness disorders and appropriate treatment.

CLINICS

PAMPA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER One Medical Plaza

Pampa, Texas 79065 Phone: (806) 665-3721 Website: www.prmctx.com CLINICS

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NOTES

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CLINICS

PANHANDLE EAR, NOSE, & THROAT ASSOCIATE, LLP 3501 South Soncy Road, Suite 106

Amarillo, Texas 79119 • Phone: (806) 355-5625 • Fax: (806) 352-2245 Website: www.panhandleent.net

Disease of the ear, nose, and throat, allergies, cochlear implants, head and neck cancer, head and neck surgery, hearing aids, hearing disorders, sinus surgery, sleep apnea, spastic dysphonia, snoring, vertigo, voice disorders.

PANHANDLE EYE GROUP, LLP 7400 Fleming Avenue

Phone: (806) 331-4444 • Toll Free: (866) 441-4733 Website: www.paneye.com

PERRYTON HEALTH CENTER 201 South Colgate

Phone: (806) 435-7224 • Fax: (806) 435-7819 Treats acute, minor, and chronic illnesses.

REGENCE HEALTH NETWORK, INC--AMARILLO 850 Martin Road

REGENCE HEALTH NETWORK, INC-HEREFORD 110 N. 25 Mile Avenue

Hereford, Texas 79045 Phone: (806) 364-7688 CLINICS

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CLINICS

AMARILLO SPEECH, HEARING AND LANGUAGE CENTER 1300 Wallace Boulevard

Phone: (806) 359-7681 • Fax: (806) 359-7755 Website: www.amaspeechhearing.org

Provides speech/language diagnosis and therapy, audiological testing, dispensing of hearing aids, speech therapy provided for both mildly/severely handicapped individuals.

STRATFORD FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC 1220 Purnell

Stratford, Texas 79084

Phone: (806) 396-5583 • Fax: (806) 366-2713 REGENCE HEALTH NETWORK, INC--PLAINVIEW 2801 West 8th Street

Plainview, Texas 79072 Phone: (806) 293-8561

STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1111 Beaver Road

Stratford, Texas 79084 Phone: (806) 396-5568

SWISHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT 539 South East Second Street

Tulia, Texas 79088

Phone: (806) 995-8211 • Fax: (806) 995-3782 Website: www.swisherhospital.com

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CLINICS

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER—FAMILY MEDICINE GERIATRICS 1400 Coulter Street

Amarillo, Texas 79106 • Phone: (806) 351-3777 Website: www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/patient/fm/

Senior Assessment Clinic—a clinic for seniors who require an in depth assessment.

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Phone: (806) 354-5619 Fax: (806) 354-5751

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER—INTERNAL MEDICINE GERIATRICS 1400 Coulter Street

Website: www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/patient/im/

TEXAS TECH PHYSICIANS WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER, DIVISION OF OSTEOPOROSIS 1400 Coulter Street, 3rd Floor

Phone: (806) 354-5700 extension: 251

Osteoporosis screening, management and treatment, menopause management, gynecology services, genetics, cancer evaluation and treatment. A service of Texas Tech Medical Center at Amarillo Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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TULIA RURAL HEALTH CLINIC 105 Hospital Avenue

Tulia, Texas 79088

Phone: (806) 995-4122 • Fax: (806) 995-4663 Email: [email protected]

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH PARTNERS CLINIC 4400 South Washington, Suite 107

Phone: (806) 355-5721 • Fax: (806) 355-5775 Website: www.wtamu.edu

Provides healthcare, health education and referrals to the geriatric population.

CLINICS

TULIA RURAL HEALTH CLINIC 105 Hospital Avenue

Tulia, Texas 79088

Phone: (806) 995-4122 • Fax: (806) 995-4663 Email: [email protected]

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COLLEGES

Amarillo College

MAIN CAMPUS EAST CAMPUS

2201 South Washington Street 2000 East Avenue Amarillo, Texas 79109 Amarillo, Texas 79111

WEST CAMPUS POLK STREET CAMPUS

6222 West 9th Avenue 1314 South Polk Street Amarillo, Texas 79101 Amarillo, Texas 79101

Dedicated to providing educational, cultural and community services/resources to enhance the quality of life for the diverse population in the service area. Seniors AC classes are available and designed for those age 50 or older, (806) 371-2920. www.actx.com

Clarendon College 1122 College Drive

Clarendon, Texas 79226 (806) 874-3571

www.clarendoncollege.edu

Frank Phillips College 1301 Roosevelt

Borger, Texas 79008 (806) 457-4200 www.fpctx.us

West Texas A&M University 2501 4th Avenue

Canyon, Texas 79016 (806) 651-0000 www.wtamu.edu COLLEGES

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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF AMARILLO 1001 South Polk Street

Phone: (806) 342-2500 • Fax: (806) 372-2433 Crisis Line: (800) 749-9026 or (806) 374-5433 Website: www.fss-ama.org

Programs and Services: counseling services, education, prevention programs, childcare services, family violence, sexual assault victim services, employment assistance provider, and volunteer services.

SAFE PLACE, INC—DALHART 407 Denver

Phone: (806) 249-5127 • Fax: (806) 934-1143

COUNSELING

COUNSELING

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COUNSELING

SAFE PLACE, INC—DUMAS 306 West 7th Street

Dumas, Texas 79029

Phone: (806) 935-7585 • Fax: (806) 934-1143

SAMARITAN PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER OF AMARILLO, INC.

112 West 8th, Suite 800 Amarillo, Texas 79101

Phone: (806) 353-1668 • Toll Free: (800) 318-1725

Provides individual, couple, and family counseling. Also provides children's play therapy.

All therapists are state licensed. Additional offices in Dumas and Pampa.

TEXAS TECH PHYSICIANS OF AMARILLO—DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY COUNSELING CENTER

1400 Wallace Boulevard Amarillo, Texas 79106 Phone: (806) 354-5620

Provider of counseling and cognitive therapy. Individual, Family, and Group Counseling available. Pediatric through Geriatric.

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DAY CARE-ADULT

JAN WERNER ADULT DAY CARE 3108 South Fillmore

Website: http://janwerneradultdaycare.org/contact.html

Provides transportation, meals, nursing services, Alzheimer’s day care, physical therapy rehab, and social services.

KINGS MANOR METHODIST HOME 400 Ranger Drive

Phone: (806) 364-0661 Fax: (806) 364-0675 Website: www.kmmrs.com

Provides nursing home, retirement center assisted living, adult day care, child day care facilities as well as hospice and home health.

AMARILLO COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOOL—PREVENTATIVE CARE SERVICES 6222 West 9th Avenue

Services are provided by the students of the Dental Hygiene Department and are limited to preventive dental procedures. These include dental prophylaxis (scaling and polishing teeth), diet and home-care instructions, topical fluoride applications and rinses, and dental radiographs (X rays). Radiographs are taken only on prescription from the supervising dentist.

(Policy on radiographs complies with state and federal regulations governing radiation exposure.) The radiographs are mailed to the family dentist if requested by the dentist but are not released to the patient since they are legally a part of the patient's file.

DENTAL CARE

DAY CARE-ADULT DENTIAL CARE

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DIABETES

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, HIGH PLAINS COUNCIL 8008 Slide Road, Suite 12A

Lubbock, Texas 79424

Phone: (806) 794-0691 • Toll Free: (800) 342-2383

Offers counseling, support groups and community health education. Information concerning diabetes research, advocacy, literature for groups, schools and professionals.

DONORS

COFFEE MEMORIAL BLOOD CENTER 7500 Wallace Boulevard

Website: www.thegiftoflife.org

A non-profit, independent blood center.

LIONS EYE BANK DISTRICT 2T-1 1501 South Coulter

Phone: (806) 359-5101 • Fax: (806) 359-6585

Retrieves donor eyes from deceased eye tissue donor, provides eye tissue to surgeons.

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EMERGENCY

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FOR EMERGENCIES

911

AMARILLO FIRE DEPARTMENT 310 South Van Buren

Phone: (806) 378-9360 • Fax: (806) 378-9476

The Fire Department provides several different programs within the community: Smoke Detectors for Senior Citizens (free smoke detectors if you are retired and own your home contact (806) 378-4238), Fire Safety Education, Fire Inspection Services, etc.

AMARILLO MEDICAL SERVICES—PARAMEDIC AMBULANCE 4101 Mockingbird Lane

Phone: (806) 358-7111 • Fax: (806) 358-2648

The program provides ambulance and paramedic service.

AMERICAN RED CROSS—GREATER AMARILLO CHAPTER 1800 South Harrison

Phone: (806) 376-6309 • Toll Free: (800) 733-2767 • Fax: (806) 372-4134 Website: www.redcross.org

Program provides first aid, CPR, aquatics, emergency services, disaster classes and military personnel services and communication.

AMARILLO POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 SE 3rd

Phone: (806) 378-3038 (Non-Emergency)

A municipal law enforcement authority, providing protection of life/property, prevention, etc.

Crime Prevention Unit provides public safety presentations including senior safety, home/

personal safety, identity theft, security surveys, etc.

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

AMERICAN RED CROSS—TEXAS 2218 Pershing

Austin, Texas 78723

Phone: (512) 928-4271 • Toll Free: (800) 733-2767 Website: www.redcross.org

Provides education on injury prevention, healthy living and treatment of medical emergencies.

AMERICAN RED CROSS—HUTCHINSON COUNTY 614 Weatherly

Borger, Texas 79007

AMERICAN RED CROSS—GRAY COUNTY 108 North Russell

Pampa, Texas 79065

AMERICAN RED CROSS—OCHILTREE COUNTY 511 South Main Street

Phone: (806) 435-8024 • Toll Free: (800) 733-2767 Website: www.redcross.org

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

AMERICAN RED CROSS 2025 East Street NW

Washington, DC 20006 • Phone: (202) 303-4498 • Toll Free: (800) 733-2767 Website: www.redcross.org

The Red Cross offers health information programs, health services, blood donation services, disaster relief and emergency services to the public and the Armed Forces. Local chapters provide programs for older people, crime prevention instruction, safety, health screening clinics and home nurse care instruction.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) 1600 Clifton Road

Atlanta, Georgia 30333

Phone: (404) 639-3311 • Fax: (404) 639-7392 • Website: www.cdc.gov

The lead agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home or abroad. Contact for public information, health statistics, funding opportunities and prevention guidelines.

FAITH CITY MISSION, INC.– SHELTER 401 SE 2nd

Amarillo, Texas 79105 • Phone: (806) 373-6402 • Fax: (806) 373-1064

Family clothing outreach and food outreach offered only in emergency situations.

POISON CONTROL

1501 South Coulter Street Amarillo, Texas 79106

Phone: (806) 354-1630 • Toll Free: (800) 222-1222 Website: www.poisoncontrol.org

ANIMAL CONTROL OF AMARILLO-TO REPORT BITES Phone: (806)378-3092

After Hours: (806)3038

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

SALVATION ARMY—AMARILLO/CANYON-SHELTER 400 South Harrison

Phone: (806) 373-6631 Fax: (806) 373-5659

Offers Comprehensive Emergency Assistance, Shelter Care and Transitional Housing programs.

SALVATION ARMY—BORGER 1090 Coronado Circle

Borger, Texas 79007 Phone: (806) 273-2491

SALVATION ARMY—PAMPA 701 South Cuyler Street Pampa, Texas 79065

Phone: (806) 665-7233 Fax: (806) 669-2211

Offers lodging to transient individuals, local homeless, and families. Social service provides food, clothing, and utility assistance.

TO REPORT ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDER CALL:

1(800) 252-5400 APS HOTLINE

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EXPERIENCE WORKS-SENIOR WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS 1206 West 7th

Phone: (806) 372-5521 • Toll Free: (866) 397-9757 Website: www.experienceworks.org

Provides employment and training for persons over the age of 55.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISION 1801 L Street NW

Washington, DC 20507 • Phone: (202) 663-4900 • Toll Free: (800) 669-4000 Website: www.eeoc.gov

Part of the Federal Government, promotes equal opportunity in employment. It enforces the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, conducts investigations, makes determinations and effects reconciliations in age discrimination actions.

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LIONS EYE BANK DISTRICT 2T-1 1501 South Coulter

Phone: (806) 359-5101 • Fax: (806) 359-6585

Retrieves donor eyes from deceased eye tissue donor, provides eye tissue to surgeons.

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PANHANDLE EYE GROUP, LLP 7400 Fleming Avenue

Phone: (806) 331-4444 • Toll Free: (866) 441-4733 Website: www.paney.com

Cataract Defined What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have

had cataract surgery. A cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the other.

What is the lens?

The lens is a clear part of the eye that helps to focus light, or an image, on the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

In a normal eye, light passes through the transparent lens to the retina. Once it reaches the retina, light is changed into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. The lens must be clear for the retina to receive a sharp image. If the lens is cloudy from a cataract, the image you see will be blurred.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts.asp

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