01.29.11
Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Elder Care, Elderly Care at 1:21 pm by admin
Living in Waco
Waco, TX just might be the most accessible city in the Lone Star State. By that, I mean it is situated in the most convenient location, with all of Texas’ major metropolitan areas with reach. Dallas is under two hours to the north, and Austin is two hours to the south. Houston and San Antonio are reachable as well, with a drive that won’t take four hours.
Waco is home to more than one hundred ten thousand Texans, fifteen thousand of which are over retirement age. That is thirteen percent of the population. Of course, people of retirement age love to move to Texas because of the warm weather, the low cost of living, and the relaxed pace of life. I suppose they like to stay for the same reasons.
Waco, in addition to being senior friendly, is also a college town. It is home to Baylor University, which has about fifteen thousand students–more than ten percent of the city’s population. It is also famous for being the birthplace of Dr. Pepper. If you come to town, you can see the Dr. Pepper Museum, or take in a Baylor Bears division 1 football game.
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Understanding Assisted Living Options in Waco
Waco seniors who need elderly care can find all sorts of options. There are facilities that can meet them wherever they are at. For example, if Waco seniors need full time care by a medical staff, a Waco nursing home might be in order. If, however, they don’t need medical help, but need assistance with daily activities like taking a bath or transferring positions, they could settle into an assisted living community. In these facilities, residents live in their own apartments, but have access to community for dining, activities, and general assistance. In this sense, assisted living is a “best of both worlds” type of elder care. They can have independence, but have help at the same time.
There are special types of Waco Elder Care as well, such as memory care. This is a special type of care that focuses on treating seniors who have developed dementia, especially alzheimer’s disease. Memory care can be part time or full time. Families who care for their loved ones at home often take advantage of memory “respite care” during the day, which is often held at a full time memory care facility. But regardless of how long a patient is there, memory care focuses on keeping a senior safe and comfortable, and nurturing them as best as possible.
Seniors who want a place to retire can find good retirement options in the city of Waco as well. This might include one of the luxurious retirement options in the central Texas region. There are golf retirement centers, and other facilities that are centered around recreation and enjoying the outdoors.
Are you looking for Waco Assisted Living or some other TX Assisted living community? Use the silver info box at the top of this page, and enter the city and type of care you need. You’ll be on your way!
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01.21.11
Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Assisted Living Safety, care at home, Caregiver, Elder Care, Elderly Care at 11:34 pm by admin
For patients and families struggling with Alzheimer’s disease in an assisted living facility or at home, life can be immensely stressful. Not only is there the emotional strain of losing memories and relational connections, there is the new problem of sudden, unexpected, and totally inexplicable outbursts. As one Alzheimer’s expert said, “When you’ve seen one case of Alzheimer’s Disease, you’ve seen one case of Alzheimer’s Disease.” In other words, the disease is unpredictable, making emotional outbursts all the more jarring. And while the family suffers from these uncomfortable moments, the senior in their care is obviously struggling more. After all, something is bothering them and unsettling them.
Fortunately, the emotionally complex and “jumpy” nature of Alzheimer’s Disease can be tamed–or at least calmed–in some cases, by something very non-medical: pets.
Before I go into specifics here, I want to draw a parallel between seniors with Alzheimer’s and children. Both groups are unable to care for themselves. The world does not make sense to either of them. Both can be drawn into their own world by the most trivial things… And both of them seem the world through “new” eyes. So it should be no surprise that senior adults with memory ailments respond so similarly to pets as children do.
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But don’t take our word for it. Check out this quote from an expert at the Mayo Clinic:
“A pet is a medication without side effects that has so many benefits. I can’t always explain it myself, but for years now I’ve seen how instances of having a pet is like an effective drug. It really does help people.â€
Dr. Edward Creagan
Oncologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Quoted from DeltaSociety.org
Dr. Creagan is not alone in his perspective. Doctors and experts all over the country have noticed and written on the benefits of animals on a person’s blood pressure, stress levels, and overall sense of health and well being.
Therapy dogs, of course, help millions of seniors and disabled Americans every year. This includes seeing eye dogs, and dogs to protect the mentally challenged: people with downs syndrome, autism, and all manner of ailments that would cause a person to be more vulnerable to injury and attack. And more recently, medical professionals have begun to use therapy dogs for Alzheimer’s patients, with positive results. Many patients have a noticeable decrease in aggression, a lift in social skills, and on overall reprieve from depression that so often plagues them.
So, how can this work, exactly? Several ways. The first is for caregivers who care for a loved one at home. If the family dog or cat is still alive and still well-behaved, make sure grandma gets lots of interaction with her if the two have any kind of rapport. But these criteria will not match most people’s circumstances. So for those who sometimes put their loved one in respite care or adult day care, ask about pet therapy. Many of these facilities are employing the assistance of animal professionals for several hours per day. These can include people from the Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The nice thing about going through these types of groups is that the animals are generally going to be very well trained.
A well trained animal can be just the thing that an Alzheimer’s patient needs. Many patients come alive the minute they see their new “best friend.” Even those who are not prone to any kind of speech or purposeful expressions light up when the dog enters the room. Are they, at some subconscious level, remembering pets they used to have over the long course of their life? Perhaps they are. We will never know. But I suspect it is something simpler. I suspect that there is some instinct that is created into these animals. An instinct to protect and care for people. This is why therapy dogs work so well in so many environments. And this is also why they can put up with so much abuse (especially from kids! I could tell you stories…).
But I will leave the psychology to medical experts. I don’t know why so many seniors seem to react well to pet therapy, especially seniors who are suffering from one of the most baffling ailments out there. But they do. Many of them do! And if your loved one is suffering from any form of dementia, and all the loneliness that comes with it, you might want to look into the possibilities of pet therapy. Here is one place to start . For more info on assisted living facilities from Oregon to Florida, visit our homepage and being your search!
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01.18.11
Posted in Assisted Living, Caregiver, Elder Care, Elderly Care at 4:44 pm by admin
It’s a new year, friends, and that means we have to start thinking about our favorite thing in the whole world… taxes 
For families involved in elderly care, taxes can often get even more complicated. This is especially true if the senior being cared for can no longer handle their own finances by themselves, or who know longer feel confident to make decision regarding their taxes. Where can a person turn?
Tax Aides for Seniors
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One great avenue is provided by the AARP. Tax Aides work at local AARP offices around the country. They are volunteers, and their chief aim is to help low and middle income senior adults file their returns. These Tax Aide volunteers typically begin their work in February, and continue all the way through tax day. At many of the offices, the filer can file his or her return electronically, which can significantly speed up the process (in the event of a refund, this is awesome!) To learn more about AARP Tax Aide volunteers, click here.
Since these are volunteer tax helpers, it is fitting mostly for seniors who have pretty straight forward taxes. However, if it is a more complicated return, then you will definitely want to rely on professional tax preparers, which will not be free, of course 
Here is a link some general guidelines to look for from the IRS webpage.
Tax Deductions for Elderly Care
If you, the caregiver, need help, you would be wise to look into a program like TurboTax, or to take your return to a professional service like H&R Block. But when you do, remember that there are many, many expenses that you have incurred as a full time caregiver that you can deduct on your taxes, provided the elder can be claimed as a dependent. That’s good news for you! Here are just a few ideas:
- Mileage for trips to the doctor
- Some adult day care costs
- Medically prescribed hearing aides, crutches, wheelchairs, etc.
Of course, you can only claim these deductions if you are eligible. So if you think that you might be eligible to file your taxes and claim your senior loved one as a dependent, you definitely want to talk to a professional tax preparer first. Because we are not professional tax folk. Here is a good website to consult for more information.
As always, if you need more information regarding Texas Assisted living or other senior care, visit our homepage.
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01.01.11
Posted in Assisted Living, Elder Care, Elderly Care, exercises at 1:44 am by admin
As many health-conscious baby boomers look for ways to remain active throughout their senior years, many fitness programs are answering the call for age-appropriate exercise programs. Many seniors are interested in maintaining and improving their flexibility, range of motion, muscle tone and overall strength. Of course regular and appropriate exercise is vital to achieving these goals. One important aspect of anyone’s exercise routine is the one that pays attention to core muscle groups (back, pelvis, and abdomen), but this core muscle group focus may become even more important for seniors who want to improve their posture, joint stability, range of motion, balance, and overall strength and flexibility.
The exercises in Pilates specifically target the core muscles to improve muscle alignment, tone, strength, mobility, and flexibility through gentle yet powerful controlled stretching, traditional resistance, deep breathing, and balance exercises. Pilates is not some new-fangled fad program, but has been tested and proven worthy by millions of people since it was born in the mind of Joseph Pilates in 1883.
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There is an obvious question here for those who also read our article on yoga for seniors: what is the difference between yoga and pilates? They both sound the same? And which is better for seniors?
Here are the basic differences between the two. First, yoga works entirely “on the mat” with various positions. Pilates, in contrast, uses mats and machines. Also, while yoga stresses mental and physical harmony (and sometimes involves various forms of eastern mysticism), Pilates involves building physical fitness through low impact, low repetition exercises. The result of a seasoned Pilates workout is a stronger, leaner body, while the result of a Yoga exercise is increased physical balance and physical peace. Which one should seniors choose? That’s a great question that is much better left to their physicians!
Today many fitness centers, senior centers, elderly care centers, hospitals, and even physical therapists are borrowing Joseph Pilates’ effective exercises and making them available to seniors everywhere. From Galveston to El Paso, many seniors are able to find a pilates class offered right in their neighborhood. What if you can’t find a class specifically for the elderly? Most pilates instructors are trained to show modified exercises that will be safe and effective for anyone whether age is slowing you down, or you’re recovering from a back injury. Not interested in trying to keep up with the youngin’s? Keep your eyes open and ask around, you may find one specifically designed for you.
Pilates is an excellent exercise program for people of various ages and abilities. Many seniors enjoy better mobility, strength, energy, posture, and less pain after a few weeks of regular pilates exercise. As with any exercise program, be sure to check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise program.
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12.28.10
Posted in Assisted Living, Elder Care, Elderly Diseases, exercises at 10:06 pm by admin
As seniors get older, their options for exercise become more and more limited. This is unfortunate, because if there was ever a time for them to make proactive attempts to get fit, it is in their senior years. After all, there are a host of ailments and diseases that come about because of inactivity, or are at least made much worse by it. But how can a senior avoid the aches, panes, and general abuse that comes with impact sports and exercise? Here is one idea: Yoga.
Yoga for seniors is becoming a popular activity in elderly care, mostly because it can be an extremely beneficial exercise. The physical affects of yoga are well documented: the exercise helps individuals achieve greater flexibility, lubricate joints and tendons, improves respiratory health, and tone muscles. Likewise, the psychological affects are tremendous as well: yoga fosters a sense of calm well being. People just tend to feel better after practicing yoga.
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Seeing this, it’s obvious why seniors would want to join yoga classes. A typical senior gets weaker and tighter as they sit for long hours. This can result in muscle shortening. They can also develop osteoperosis, and their balance gets worse. This leads not only to greater deterioration of their bones and muscles, but it can lead to accidents as well. Yoga can help to counteract all of these problems. It can help to stretch a senior’s muscles, preventing that tightness and shortening. It can help maintain healthy bones, and best of all, it can help seniors maintain a sense of balance.
Granted, yoga is not a complete exercise program. It is not a cardio workout that can take the place of jogging. But it can be an extremely valuable addition to a senior’s exercise program.
Thankfully, assisted living programs and senior centers are starting to offer yoga programs all around the Texas and around the country. Many yoga studios offer special classes especially for seniors. These classes may be called “gentle yoga,” or something similar. But don’t be dissuaded. These classes can still be immensely helpful for seniors who not only want to feel better about their body but who want to feel better about their life.
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Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Bathing, Caregiver, Elder Care, Elderly Care at 7:52 pm by admin
Austin elderly care services are as diverse as the reasons people live in Austin, and as people of Austin themselves.
Austin, TX is the fifteenth most populous city in the United States. It is a college town, where fifty thousand students attend the University of Texas, and where music and arts burst off of every street corner.
People live in Austin for a variety of reasons. Some like the hot weather. And it is hot! Average Austin temperatures in the summer are well into the 90′s, and often jump into the tripple digits for long periods of time! Others like it for the incredibly diverse and quality culture scene. The annual SXSW (South By Southwest) music festival has become one of the most popular festivals of its kind. Indeed, Austin claims to be the live music capital of the nation, rivaling even Nashville, TN for musical props! And beyond that, there are plays and museums up and down the city, which prides itself on its eclectic nature. Event he bumper stickers say “keep Austin weird!”
Senior citizens, too, enjoy the heat, the culture, and the general excitement of Austin, and those are just a few reasons that they choose to retire there. It is a fun, exciting place to live! But there is something else that draws senior citizens to Austin: the senior housing and the quality of the city’s elderly care services, both volunteer and paid. Here are some examples of what seniors in the city of Austin can find.
Austin Senior Centers
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Senior Centers are some of the best resources for seniors looking for elderly care services. They are, for millions of elderly people, a hub for building friendships and for getting much needed information about programs and situations that affect them personally. Here are just a few locations in the Austin elderly care scene:
Senior Activity Center
2874 Shoal Crest Avenue, Austin
(512) 474-5921
City of Austin: South Austin Senior Activity Center
3911 Manchaca Road, Austin
(512) 442-1466
Conley-Guerrero Senior Center
808 Nile Street, Austin
(512) 478-7695
Opportunities for Austin Elderly to Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities can sometimes provide seniors with an excellent way to jump back into life and be productive in a meaningful way. And these opportunities can be more fulfilling even than a previous career was! Here is THE place to contact if you need volunteer ideas in the Austin elderly care world:
County of Travis: Retired Senior Volunteer Program
100 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78701-4138
(512) 854-7787
Volunteer Services to Assist Austin Seniors
Austin Seniors who need a helping hand can easily find assistance through the city’s volunteer network. Not only is the Meals on Wheels program active around the city, Austin has its own “Meals on Wheels and More.” This particular network sets up all kinds of excellent services for Austin seniors including “Mike’s Place,” which works with Alzheimer’s patients, “Care calls” for seniors who need someone to check on them, and “congregate meals,” which provides a socially fun environment for seniors to get together and share a meal. You can call them or visit their website for more information:
“Meals on Wheels and More.”
3227 East 5th Street Austin, TX 78702
(512) 476-MEAL (6325)
Elderly Care Housing in Austin
Finally, most people, when they think of “Austin elderly care services,” would think immediately of assisted living and other forms of senior housing. And Austin has plenty of those!
Here are a few examples of different types of senior care homes in the Austin area:
Barton Hills
1606 Nash Avenue, Austin, TX
(512) 441-6000
Get around the clock care for all sorts of activities for daily living, including dressing, bathing, etc. This is an affordable assisted living center.
The Summit at Westlake Hills
1034 Liberty Park Dr., Austin, TX
(512) 328-3775
The Summit at Westlake Hills is a broad senior care facility that includes fine independent (retirement) living, personalized assisted living care, and nursing home care as well.
Horizon Bay Vibrant Retirement Living
8005 Cornerwood Dr.
Austin, TX 78717
512-238-7200
Horizon Bay offers a comfortable independent living environment for today’s active seniors. You can settle down in a Horizon apartment and take advantage of all the terrific amenities and social activities that are going on all around the facility.
There are dozens more senior housing options in the city. Do you need to find TX assisted living? You can start by filling in your information at the top of this page!
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12.27.10
Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Safety, Elder Care, Elderly Care, Senior Citizen at 12:43 pm by admin
Healthy Seniors Owning Pets
Pet ownership has tremendous benefits for people in any demographic, given the right circumstances, especially senior citizens. Seniors who grow close to their pets are often happier and healthier than those who live alone. It is not difficult to see why. Pets become a source of real companionships for millions of people. They talk to their pet, they feel a connection with them. They feel protected by them, and they feel like they are never alone. And because their pet is dependent on them, they take responsibility for all kinds of things: feeding their pet, taking walks, cleaning up after her. All of these things can help the senior to get physical exercise that they might not otherwise get.
For seniors who are healthy enough to live alone, pet ownership can be a tremendous help. The biggest benefit might be the most subtle. Retired seniors can often suffer from a depressed state of mind that results in a loss of purpose. When they were working in their former careers, at least they felt productive. At least they felt like they were contributing to society. But when they retire, all of that can go away. A pet, however, brings the kind of responsibility to the table that can squelch those feelings. A senior who has to take care of a pet can quickly regain a sense of responsibility, which builds confidence. Add to this the comraderie and exercise benefits, and pet ownership might be a real no-brainer!
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When Seniors Can’t Care for Their Pets
But as a senior ages further and their health begins to go south, they might not be able to take care of their beloved friend by themselves. What happens then?
Fortunately, there are a growing number of elderly care facilities–from nursing homes to assisted living facilities to retirement communities–that allow pets, and able to help care for them. Of course, there are restrictions and fees involved, but the door is opening wider and wider as baby boomers need help but don’t want to abandon their friends. This is definitely worth looking into. Seniors can search for assisted living homes that will allow dogs, cats, birds, etc.
But more often than not, assisted living homes will not allow pets, for obvious reasons. Pets require additional hands, and additional care. That means greater expenses. So if you are unable to find an assisted living home that will take a pet, you might be left with some less attractive options:
1) Find a family member who can take care of the pet. This is a great option if the pet is small and manageable. But if we are talking about a bid dog or a less manageable animal, obviously, family will not be too thrilled.
2) Take an ad out in the paper or on Craigslist and find a good home for the pet. This is not a fun option for the senior, but it might be the best one. If they can’t manage their pet any longer, of if they are unable to take their pet with them to their next living situation, let them have a say in where their pet goes. They might be able to have a say in where their animal ends up.
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Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Elder Care, Elderly Care at 12:09 pm by admin
The holiday season is, for many families, one of the few times when the entire family gets together. Thus, it is often the only time when a family gets to come and visit an elderly relative: a parent or grandparent living at home. So says a recent article by UPI, encouraging family members to take their relatives to the emergency room if they find conditions are poor.
The article gives several criteria for getting immediate medical attention. For example, if grandma is physically unkept, or if the house is a disaster, or if she seems confused, unreasonably agitated, or in constant pain… all of these, the author advises, could be good reason to go to the hospital. There, medical professionals can check for infections, skin ailments, breathing levels, etc.
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While some might see the criteria that this author gives to be a bit extreme, the scenario is worth looking at. Because for many families, a senior who needs help will simply not agree to get it. They would rather live in squalor, in constant pain, and in confusion and vulnerability than move into an elderly care home.
So what is a family to do if they find their loved one living in these conditions? Clearly, it is time for an intervention.
1) Gather as many family members together as you deem would be helpful. Make sure you only include family members who are in good standing with the senior in question. This is no time to pile on past hurts or grievances. Bring them all into the home.
2) Include, if at all possible, someone with medical training. A registered nurse, an elder care expert from a local assisted living center, or–even better–the family practitioner. Make sure it is understood that this is not just the opinion of an overly concerned family. It is the opinion of people who know what they are talking about.
3) Lovingly, gently, tell them your concerns. Be sure to come back again and again to how much you care for them, and that is why you are doing it.
4) Come with options. Bring brochures and information packs from local assisted living centers that you think might be a good fit for them. In fact, it is good to have already visited some of these places beforehand. Find amenities that your loved one would enjoy, and be sure to let them know all of those things. This will also help you break down the potential financial implications. All of this, you can work out in theory before you begin your meeting. Let your loved one know you have thought this through, and it really can work!
5) Go for a visit right away. Make an outing of it. Go visit a few facilities together. Make sure you have appointments. And it is okay to be firm about going. You can be loving and caring without being weak.
6) If they still refuse, tell them you will call a social worker. The threat of being “told on” might be enough to get them moving right then and there.
Is a dirty house really enough to take grandma to the emergency room? Probably not. But it could be a sign that she can no longer adequately take care of herself. Make sure she has a way to move forward with dignity, knowing that she is cared for by those who love her most. To find TX assisted living options, use the gray box at the top of this page.
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12.16.10
Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Assisted Living Safety, Elderly Care at 12:10 pm by admin
Austin seniors already have a lot of great options for senior housing. Perhaps you already know this. Maybe you have taken advantage of Austin nursing homes, Austin Assisted Living or retirement communities. But have you heard about Austin Continuing Care communities?
What is Austin Continuing Care
Here is the basic concept of continuing care in the elderly care community. Sometimes there is a downfall in senior care. It happens when a senior enters a retirement center in good health, but their health takes a turn for the worse. There are immediate problems and considerations, but the first is this: how can he be cared for in a retiremetn community that is designed to have seniros living independently? He needs the hands on care of an assisted living home, or even a nursing home now, but he is paying for an independent lifestyle.
This scenario plays out in other ways as well, such as when an assisted living resident has an injury and needs intense physical rehab. The problem is that assisted living facilities are designed to help seniors perform basic daily activities, but they obviously need help in a nursing home or skilled nursing hospital section. The problem, as you see, is obvious: you can sign a lease for one type of senior housing, but the needs of a senior can change very, very quickly, forcing them to end either end the lease and sign a new one, or pay for two types of care until they are back on their feet.
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Austin Continuing Care communities are helping to solve this problem. What are continuing care communities? They are, as some have described, a “continuum of care.” They are elderly care companies that have multiple levels of care onsite. They have retirement communities, assisted living sections, and a nursing home segment as well. The residents are fortunate to be able to shift into different areas on the campus as their needs demand it.
Austin seniors, then, can move into a continuing care community while they are healthy and active, knowing that if that changes, they can shift into assisted living or nursing care without signing a new contract. That is the big advantage. There is no need for them to end their current lease agreement and find a new company to work with. Austin continuing care communities are set up as one company. You sign a contract with them when you first move in, and it covers all the different types of care.
Some seniors choose to sign a contract that will last the rest of their lives, while some will choose a year or two years. Different companies have different policies. But the basic elements of Austin continuing care are the same. Are you looking for an austin continuing care community for your loved one? Here are some to consider:
Austin continuing care communities:
Summit at Westlake Hills
1034 Liberty Park Dr.
Austin, TX 78746
512-328-3775
Westminster Manor
4100 Jackson
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 454-4711
Longhorn Village
3204 University Club Drive
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 266-5600
If you need help finding other types of Austin elderly care, including TX Assisted living facilities around the state, use the gray box at the top of this post.
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12.14.10
Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Elderly Care at 7:56 pm by admin
Ft. Worth has a wide range of elderly care services for North Texas seniors. From it’s huge array of elderly care housing options, to city services and volunteer helpers, Ft. Worth seniors can be well taken care of.
Elderly Living in Fort Worth
First, let’s look at Ft. Worth as a city. Ft. worth might get overlooked by her big brother, Dallas, but she is a formidable city: the fifth largest in the state of Texas, and the seventeenth largest in the United States. Although Ft. Worth is joined at the hip with Dallas, it has a unique culture all its own. It is a bit of west Texas in the North!
Seniors love Ft. Worth for the same reasons they love Dallas. There are great elderly care services in Ft. Worth, the weather is warm, and there are a ton of things to do. There are cultural museums that celebrate the American west. Among these are the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, and the Fort Worth Stockyard Museum. Yes, the West is alive and well in Fort Worth! But even if you have no interest in horses, cowboy hats, or country music, seniors can still enjoy all sorts of fun activities. Championship Golf courses are all over the place, like the Colonial Country Club. Each year the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial on that Fort Worth course in honor of Fort Worth Native Ben Hogan. Other sports venues include the Texas Motor Speedway in northern Fort Worth, and the sporting events of Texas Christian University. TCU’s football team, especially, is one of the best in the country.
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But there are other activities seniors can enjoy. There is tremendous shopping and dining, and excellent artistic venues around town. All of this is available to seniors in Fort Worth Assisted Living homes, and it is all within reach of relatives, who can easily fly in to Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport.
Senior Centers in Ft. Worth
An important element of Ft. Worth Elderly Care is having a central place for seniors to come together. This is necessary for two major reasons: first to form relationships with other seniors. Second, and maybe more importantly, to have a place to get answers to the many unique issues that seniors face. Here are a few Fort Worth Senior Centers that your elderly loved one can do both at:
Diamond Hill Senior Center,
(Senior Citizen Services Of Greater Tarrant County)
1701 NE 36th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76106-4605
(817) 625-4721
Dfw Senior Care Service Inc
5321 Little Natalie Lane # 3503
Fort Worth, TX 76119-8879
(817) 561-0045
Stone Gate Senior Care
6600 Lands End Court
Fort Worth, TX 76116-2100
(817) 665-1971
Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors in Fort Worth
Many seniors enjoy investing in their communities after they retire from their career. After all, just because they are retired, that doesn’t mean they no longer have anything to offer! In Fort Worth, there are volunteer opportunities for seniors to jump in to to help, and sometimes these services can serve them as well.
Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
320 South Freeway,
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817-336-0912
(Note: Meals on Wheels serves mostly seniors, but seniors who are able can volunteer as well)
Fort Worth Senior Service Directory
At this site, you can find a nice mix of all these Fort Worth Elderly Care Services, including volunteer opportunities.
Fort Worth Elderly Care Housing
Finally, the most common idea that jumps into our heads when we say “Ft. Worth elderly care services” is “Fort Worth Senior Housing.” Thankfully, the city of Ft. Worth has a plethora of senior housing options, from skilled nursing facilities to TX Assisted Living communities, to independent living communities surrounded by golf courses. Are you looking for any of these? If so, you can simply put your information in the box at the top of the screen.
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