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Resource List for Dementia Caregivers

Compiled by Rev. David Lutz and Victoria Bovard, R.N., Facilitators,

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, Bethany United Methodist Church, 2008.

Updated 7-26-08

 

 

Note: This list should be considered a starting point for finding local services and answers to questions related to memory loss. This should not be viewed as an endorsement of any program or service.

 

Informational Websites: 

 

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 

www.alzfdn.org

 

 

Austin Alzheimer’s Association  

www.alz-austin.org 

 

 

National Institute of Aging

www.nia.nih.gov 

 

 

Web MD

www.webmd.com 

 

 

The Mayo Clinic   

www.mayoclinic.com

 

 

 

 

 

Austin area organizations:

 

Austin Alzheimer’s Association 

www.alz-austin.org

512-241-0420

 

AMBIS, a funeral Consumers Alliance

www.fcaambis.org            

512-480-0555

 

Area Agency on Aging, Capital Area

www.aaacap.org   

512-915-6062

 

Austin Groups for the Elderly 

www.ageofaustin.org  

512-452-4611

 

Capital Area Parkinson’s Society

www.capitalareaparkinsons.org

512-459-9876

 

Family Eldercare:

www.familyeldercare.org

512-450-0844

 

Greater Austin CARES

www.greateraustincares.org  

512-825-1868

   
Publications:
   
 

New Lifestyles - Free service that provides comprehensive and quality information on senior residential and care options. Phone: 800-869-9549. Website: www.newlifestyles.com 

Austin Seniors’ Guide - Free resource guide that contains business that target the seniors market including senior living communities, health, estate planning, and business that offer senior discounts. Website: www.seniorsguide.net

Senior Advocate Newspaper - Free resource for the savvy senior. Provides useful information on various topics from estate planning and Medicare to gardening and volunteering.   

   
Providers:
   
Geriatric Care Managers:
   
 
  • Leah Cohen, Case Management & Guardian Services. 8702 Willowick, Austin, 78759. Phone: 512-343-9182
   
 
  • Mary Jane Treadwell, LCSW. 8307 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, 78757. Phone: 512-619-6404
   
 
  • Hill Country Care Providers: 220 Bee Cave, Ste 650, #128. Austin, 78746    Jackie Verdoorn, R.N., Certified Care Manager. Phone: 512-751-3653 Victoria Bovard, R.N. Phone: 512-669-1547
   
 
  • Mary Koffend, Accountable Aging (financial service). 8133 Mesa Drive, #108. Austin, 78759. Phone: 512-342-9800
   
 
  • Joan Hagelin, LBSW, CCD. 907 Cat Hollow Club Drive. Spicewood, 78669. Phone: 512-264-3789
   
 
  • Dawn Lakamsani, LCSW. Seniority Counseling and Consultation. Phone: 512-218-9555
   
   
Physicians who Specialize in Dementia:
   
 
  • Jaron Winston, M.D. Geriatric psychiatrist. 4200 Marathon Blvd, Ste 210, Austin. Phone: 512-476-3556
   
 
  • Ronald DeVere, M.D. Neurologist and Medical Director at Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorder Center. 1200 Lakeway Drive, Ste 8. Austin. Phone: 512-261-7909
   
 
  • John Bertelson, M.D. Neurologist. 711 F W 38th St. Austin. Phone: 512-674-9002
   
   
Primary Care Geriatric Physicians:
   
 
  • Laura Guerrero, M.D. Austin Diagnostic Clinic Internal Medicine. North Austin Medical Center, 1221 MoPac Expressway North, 3rd Floor, North Entrance. Phone: 512-901-4009
   
 
  • George Robinson, M.D. Geriatric Medicine. 10000 Payton Gin Rd, Austin. Phone 512-837-2937
   
   
Home Visit Geriatric Physicians:
   
 
  • Visiting Physicians. Phone: 512-407-8880
   
 
  • House Call Doctors. Phone: 512-288-0859
   
 
  • Capitol House Calls, Dr. Pellegrini. Phone: 512-459-5204
   
 
  • Ministering Physicians, Dr. Woodall. Phone: 512-246-6170
   
   
Elder Law/Estate Attorneys:
   
 
  • Clyde Farrell, Elder Law with Medicaid Specialty. 1411 West Ave, Ste 100. Austin, 78701. Phone: 512-323-2977. Website: www.clydefarrell.com
   
 
  • Larry Russell, Estate Planning & Probate Law. 9951 Anderson Mill Rd, Ste 200. Austin, 78750. Phone: 512-258-2244
   
 
  • Teresa Shahan Shapiro, Elder Law, Estate Planning, & Family Law. 4408 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin, 78750. Phone: 512-282-6723
   
 
  • Steve Van Winkle, Wiewel Law Firm. Specialty in Elder Law. 1601 Rio Grande, Ste 550. Austin, 78701. Phone: 512-480-8828
   
   

Nursing Care and Residential Facilities:

   

(For complete listings of , see Austin Alzheimer’s Association www.alz-austin.org

The following lists are for North and Central Austin only.)

   
Home Health/Hospice:
   
  Check with physician or geriatric care manager; listings also available at Alzheimer’s Association.
   
Alzheimer’s Facilities:
   
  • Arden Courts, 11630 Four Iron Dr, Austin, 78750. Phone: 512-918-2800
   
  • Barton House, 3706 Adelphi Lane, Austin, 78727. Phone: 512-833-0114
   
  • Cedar Ridge, 2100 S. Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park, 78613. Phone: 512-258-5157
   
  • The Cottages at Chandler Creek, 2401 FM 1460, Round Rock, 78664. Phone: 512-218-9757
   
  • Loyalton of Austin, 5210 Duval Rd, Austin, 78727. Phone: 512-418-8228
   
  • Merrill Gardens at Round Rock, 8005 Cornerwood Dr, Round Rock, 78717. Phone: 512-238-7200
   
  • Parmer Woods-Garden House, 12429 Scofield Farms Drive, Austin, 78758. Phone: 512-835-9080.
   
  • The Park at Beckett Meadows, 7709 Beckett Rd, Austin, 78749. Phone: 512-891-9544
   
  • The Pointe at Cedar Park, 450 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Phone: 512-259-6525
   
  • Summit at Northwest Hills, 5715 Mesa Dr, Austin, 78731. Phone: 512-454-5900
   
  • Summit at Lakeway, 1915 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Lakeway, 78734. Phone: 512-261-7146
   
   
Nursing Centers:
 
  • Gracy Woods I, 12021 Metric Blvd, Austin, 78758. Phone: 512-228-3300
 
  • Gracy Woods II, 12042 Bittern Hollow, Austin, 78758. Phone: 512-228-3350
 
  • Heartland Health Care Center, 11406 Rustic Rock Dr, Austin, 78750. Phone: 512-335-5028
 
  • Heritage Duval Gardens, 5301 W. Duval Rd, Austin, 78727. Phone: 512-345-1805
 
  • Park Bend Health Center, 2122 Park Bend Dr, Austin, 78758. Phone: 512-836-9777
 
  • Sagebrook Health Center, 901 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, 78613. Phone: 512-259-0003
 
  • Wesleyan Nursing Home, 2001 Scenic Dr, Georgetown, 78626. Phone: 512-863-0511 -secured unit
 
 
Transportation:
 
  • CARTS (rural transportation for Austin)

512-478-7433

  • Faith in Action-Northeast Caregivers 

512-453-7756

  • Faith in Action- Far Northwest Caregivers

512-250-5021

  • Faith in Action-North Central

512-453-2273

  • Faith in Action-Round Rock

512-310-1060

  • Faith in Action-West Austin

512-472-6339

  • Georgetown Interfaith Caregivers

512-868-9544

  • Special Transit Services (Cap Metro)

512-389-7480

 
 
Project Lifesaver-Service: Provided in Travis County only.

It is a law enforcement assisted program that helps to locate those who wander. There is no charge for this service. To participate contact:

 
 

Travis County Sheriff’s Office

Project Lifesaver

Phone: 512-854-4384

www.tcsheriff.org/projectlifesaver

 

 

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