Resources and Information To Share
Local Resources and Services Aging Commission of the Mid-Southhttp://agingcommission.org/901-324-6333
Services:Alzheimer's service,empowerment of seniors, homecare,homemaker,legal assistance,long term care ombudsman,nutrition services, MIFA Meals),public guardianship/conservatorship,retired senior volunteer program,senior centers,senior companior program,transportation
Alliance for Mental Health and Aging's Mission:To improve and increase mental health and substance abuse knowledge and awareness for adults 55 and older in Shelby County. The Alliance for Mental Health and Aging meets 2nd Thursdays 2 PM at Lewis Center on North Parkway.Contact Shirley at (901) 222-4111
http://www.alz.org/altn/ They also have a 24/7 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE (800.272.3900): Provides emotional support to callers as well as information on Alzheimer’s disease, chapter services, and referrals to community resources.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designed a new online course on advance care planning for public health and aging services professionals, with CEUs available. To access the course, go to http://www.cdc.gov/aging/advancecareplanning/index.htm
The Caregiver Action Network is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with special needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease. CAN (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association) is a non-profit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge. http://caregiveraction.org/
Caring Companionshttp://www.caringcompanions.com 901-259-5030E-mail:At home assistance for seniors and individuals of all ages: Assisted living, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, medicine reminders, pet care, chores.
The Church Health Centerhttp://www.churchhealthcenter.org/homein Memphis, Tennessee, provides quality, affordable healthcare for working, uninsured people and their families. The Church Health Center Clinic is the largest faith-based clinic of its type in the country. It provides quality, affordable healthcare for working, uninsured people and their families. Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on income. The average visit costs about $20.The Church Health Center's Hope & Healing facility http://www.churchhealthcenter.org/hopehealing is an 80,000-square-foot, comprehensive wellness facility offering everything from personalized exercise plans and cooking classes to group exercise classes and activities for children and teens. Their sliding-scale membership fees are based on income and family size.HopeandHealing.org is a ministry of the Church Health Center. They believe that faith and health are intimately linked. HopeandHealing.org is part of a growing movement to engage faith communities in the importance of caring for the body. Having an active and effective health ministry in your congregation takes hard work and access to the right resources. HopeandHealing.org seeks to provide you and your community with the online resources to give you the support and encouragement you need.
Family Care Resource Connection
Over 1,000 reviewed and rated caregiving resources
Professional Network on Aginghttp://www.memphiscoa.org/ - 324-6333
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Senior Centers: Douglass Senior Center ...722-8717 |
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East Gaisman Senior Center ...763-1181 |
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Goodwill Homes Community Services Senior Center...789-8355 |
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Lewis Center for Senior Citizens ...272-7408 |
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Metro Bickford Senior Center ...578-9546 |
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South Memphis Senior Center ...774-2000 |
Spare Your Family (http://spareyourfamily.org/) Information about ways (including home funerals) to cut the cost of funerals and get the kind of experience you want or want for your loved one.
Sue Meeks and Associates
(901) 818-3254Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment; Crisis Intervention; Advocacy, Information and Referral; Long Term Care Plannig and Management; Arrange for Care Services; Nursing Home Care Monitoring; Assistance to Local and Long Distance Caregivers; Caregiver Mentoring and Education
Tennessee Hospice Organization was founded in 1989 to represent the state's hospice providers.
Other ResourcesAging in the Know:Your Gateway to Health and Aging Resources on the Web (www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow)
Medical ethics book geared for the lay audience: Current books on medical ethics typically target medical professionals, academics, or students. Finding Your Way: A Medical Ethics Handbook for Patients and Families is meant as a handbook for patients, families, and caretakers. The book will be of interest to those patients and families confronting major health-care decisions and to the professionals who work with these patients and families. http://www.asktheethicist.com/mybooks.html
For an excellent article on How Doctors Die, please see http://zocalopublicsquare.org/thepublicsquare/2011/11/30/how-doctors-die/read/nexus/