Senior Resource Guide for Nevadans 2015/2016 NEVADA GERIATRIC EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

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1 NEVADA GERIATRIC EDUCATION CONSORTIUM A partnership of the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Desert Meadows AHEC, and University of Nevada, Las Vegas Senior Resource Guide for Nevadans 2015/2016 Notice: This project is supported in part by funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration under GEC grant #UB4HP The information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor endorsed by the U.S. Government.

2 Greetings, Greetings, This 2015/2016 edition of the Senior Resource Guide for Nevadans is provided to you by grant funds and the Nevada Geriatrics Education Consortium. The Nevada Geriatric Education Consortium is a partnership between The Nevada School of Medicine, Desert Meadows Area Health Education Center, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This 2015/2016 edition of the Senior Resource Guide for Nevadans is provided to you by grant funds and the Nevada Geriatrics Education Consortium. The Nevada Geriatric Education Consortium is a partnership between The Nevada School of Medicine, Desert Meadows Area Health Education Center, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The mission of the Nevada Geriatric Education Consortium is to optimize the healthcare delivered to older adults by providing education, information, and resources to healthcare professionals and faculty of health professions by leveraging the combined Greetings, expertise and resources across institutions. This senior resource guide was created to provide a comprehensive senior resource directory to help you, our seniors, your family, and This caregivers 2015/2016 in the edition state of of Nevada. the Senior Resource Guide for Nevadans is provided to you by grant funds and the Nevada Geriatrics Education Consortium. The Nevada Geriatric While Education I am Consortium sure we have is a not partnership included between all the The resources Nevada available, School we of have Medicine, attempted Desert to be Meadows inclusive of Area those Health we know Education about and Center, were able and to the verify. University It has of been Nevada, an honor Las and Vegas. pleasure to help develop and publish this edition of the Senior Resource Guide for Nevadans. The mission of the Nevada Geriatric Education Consortium is to optimize the healthcare A delivered special thanks to older to adults Dr. Lisa by providing Rosenberg education, and the staff information, of Touro and University resources for to healthcare their valuable professionals insight into and this faculty year s of health workshop professions programming by leveraging for the the Coalition combined and expertise assistance and with resources this edition across of institutions. the Resource This Guide. senior We resource hope you guide will was find created the guide to to provide be a valuable a comprehensive tool for you senior to use. resource directory to help you, our seniors, your family, and caregivers in the state of Nevada. To Your Health, While I am sure we have not included all the resources available, we have attempted Debra Solt, to be Director inclusive of those we know about and were able to verify. It has been an Desert honor and Meadows pleasure Area to Health help develop Education and publish Center this edition of the Senior Resource Guide Member for Nevadans. - The Nevada Geriatric Education Consortium A special thanks to Dr. Lisa Rosenberg and the staff of Touro University for their valuable insight into this year s workshop programming for the Coalition and assistance with this edition of the Resource Guide. We hope you will find the guide to be a valuable tool for you to use. The mission of the Nevada Geriatric Education Consortium is to optimize the healthcare delivered to older adults by providing education, information, and resources to healthcare professionals and faculty of health professions by leveraging the combined expertise and resources across institutions. This senior resource guide was created to provide a comprehensive senior resource directory to help you, our seniors, your family, and caregivers in the state of Nevada. While I am sure we have not included all the resources available, we have attempted to be inclusive of those we know about and were able to verify. It has been an honor and pleasure to help develop and publish this edition of the Senior Resource Guide for Nevadans. A special thanks to Dr. Lisa Rosenberg and the staff of Touro University for their valuable insight into this year s workshop programming for the Consortium and assistance with this edition of the Resource Guide. We hope you will find the guide to be a valuable tool for you to use. To Your Health, To Your Health, Debra Solt, Debra Director Solt, Director Desert Meadows Desert Meadows Area Area Health Education Center Member - The Nevada Geriatric Education Consortium Member - The Nevada Geriatric Education Consortium

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS EMERGENCY CONTACTS My Emergency Information: Southern Nevada Emergency Contacts: Northern Nevada Emergency Contacts: SOUTHERN NEVADA RESOURCES Adult Day Care: Advocate/Ombudsmen: Geriatric Services: Leisure And Recreation: Respite Care: Senior Centers: Transportation: Other Services: NORTHERN NEVADA RESOURCES Adult Day Care: Advocate/Ombudsmen: Geriatric Services: Leisure And Recreation: Respite Care: Senior Centers: Transportation: Other Services: STATEWIDE RESOURCES Department of Health & Human Services: Energy Assistance Program NV Energy: Nevada 211: Nevada ADRC One Stop Access: Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center: Nevada Disability Rx: Nevada Geriatric Education Center: Nevada Online Housing Registry: Vegas PBS:... 45

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS FEDERAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES Caregiver Resources: Clinical Trials: Federal and State Agencies for Seniors: National Institute on Aging: National Institute on Aging: Updates: Lifelong Learning: Affordable Online Courses for Seniors Write Your Life Story Introduction to Natural Health and Healing Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! Keys to Successful Money Management Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking Genealogy Basics Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals Start Your Own Edible Garden A Service Of Receive a 10% discount when you mention the 2015 Senior Resource Guide! Visit VegasPBS.Learn.com to browse the course catalog and register today. Call (702) x5363 or GOALonline@VegasPBS.org

5 Physician: My Emergency Information Pharmacy: Closest Hospital: Person(s) to call if I am ill or injured: Insurance Policies: 5

6 My Emergency Information My Prescriptions: 6

7 SOUTHERN NEVADA EMERGENCY CONTACTS POLICE AND SHERIFF S OFFICES LOCAL EMERGENCY: 911 NON-EMERGENCY: 311 Attorney General s Office (Las Vegas): Boulder City Police Department: Caliente City Police Department: Clark County Sheriff s Civil Process Section: Esmeralda County Sheriff s Office: Mesquite Police Department: Mineral County Sheriff s Office: Henderson Police Department: Las Vegas Metro Police Department: Lincoln County Sheriff s Office: Laughlin Police Department: Laughlin-Highway Patrol: Mineral County Sheriff s Office: North Las Vegas Police Department: Nevada Highway Patrol, Las Vegas Office: Nevada Highway Patrol, Pahrump: Nye County Sheriff s Office: Searchlight Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) Nevada: Yerington City Police Department:

8 FIRE DEPARTMENTS American Red Cross: Boulder City Fire Department: Caliente Fire Department: Clark County Fire Department: Crime Stoppers of Nevada (anonymous reporting): Henderson Fire Department: Lander County Fire Department: Las Vegas Fire and Rescue: Mesquite Fire and Rescue: Mineral County Fire Department: North Las Vegas Fire Department: Nye County Fire Department: Pahranagat Valley Fire Department: Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue: Pioche Fire Department: Yerington Mason Valley Fire Department:

9 NORTHERN NEVADA EMERGENCY CONTACTS POLICE AND SHERIFF S OFFICES LOCAL EMERGENCY: 911 NON-EMERGENCY: 311 Carson City Office - Attorney General s Office: Reno Office: Carson City - Attorney General s Office: Fallon Police Department: Capital Police: Carson City Sheriff s Office: Douglas County Sheriff s Office: Elko Police Department: Elko County Sheriff s Office: Eureka County Sheriff s Office: Gardnerville County Sheriff s Office: Humboldt County Sheriff s Office: Lander County Sheriff s Office: Lovelock Police Department: Nevada Highway Patrol: Reno Police Department: Sparks Police department: Storey County Sheriff s Office: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) Nevada: Winnemucca Police Department: White Pine County Sheriff s Office:

10 FIRE DEPARTMENTS American Red Cross: Carson City Fire Department: Churchill County Fire Station: Crime Stoppers of Nevada (anonymous reporting): Elko Fire Department: Ely Fire Department: Grass Valley Fire Department: Nevada Division of Forestry (Tonopah): Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District: Reno Fire Department: Sparks Fire Department: Nevada State Fire Marshall Division: Storey County Fire Department: Winnemucca Fire Department:

11 SOUTHERN NEVADA RESOURCES ADULT DAY CARE Adult Day Care Center of Henderson 1201 Nevada State Dr Henderson, NV Provides a brain injury program helping those with Alzheimer s and traumatic brain injury - Respite to caregivers Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas 901 N. Jones Blvd Las Vegas, NV Provides therapeutic/social/recreational setting for participants as well as respite for caregivers. Breakfast and lunch served daily. Nursing and social work on site specialty programming for Alzheimer s, Parkinson s, post-stroke and frail elderly Arturo Cambeiro Senior Center 330 N. 13th St L a s V e g a s, N V Provides participants with specialized day programs: Nursing services - Meals - Medication management / Physical, speech, music and occupational therapies Easter Seals of Southern Nevada 6200 W. Oakey Blvd Las Vegas, NV Provides safe group environment with coordinated health and social services for adults and seniors with disabilities 11

12 Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers 2008 S. Jones Blvd Las Vegas, NV S. Eastern Ave Las Vegas, NV Organized program promoting social, physical, emotional wellbeing and independence; meals on site, some transportation The Salvation Army/ Henderson Adult Day Healthcare 830 E. Lake Mead Pkwy H e n d e r s o n, N V Social and recreational activities and meals, assistance with personal care; nursing on-site. ADVOCATE / OMBUDSMEN Aging and Disability Services Division - Elder Protective Services/LTC 1860 E. Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV Provides protective services for persons age 60+ who experience abuse, neglect, financial exploitation Alzheimer s Association 5190 S. Valley View Blvd. # Las Vegas, NV E. McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ Provides service and support to Alzheimer s patients, family members and caregivers; includes Care Partners Reaching Out (CarePRO), which provides skill-building workshops on stress management and communication techniques for persons caring for loved ones with dementia and related disorders. 12

13 Center for Compassionate Care 4131 Swenson St L a s V e g a s, N V Counseling arm of Nathan Adelson Hospice - Low or no-cost counseling and spiritual support services to those suffering from loss, anticipated grief, and life-threatening illness Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center 330 S. 3rd St., Ste Las Vegas, NV Provides information, referral, mediation and conflict resolution services to Clark County residents, business and organizations justice_center/index.php Clark County Public Administrator/Guardian 515 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV Oversees property of deceased persons who do have no one willing/able to administer their estate; assists seniors who need help paying bills due to financial exploitation or physical/ cognitive difficulty Clark County Senior Services 1600 Pinto Lane Las Vegas, NV Provides referral and information for senior citizens age 60+ and their caregivers such as Medicare, utility assistance, prescription drug programs, housing, social service programs pages/seniorcitizenprotectiveservices.aspx 13

14 Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health 888 W. Bonneville Ave L a s V e g a s, N V Education for dementia patients with those disorders and their families; how seniors can keep their brains active to help prevent dementia; treats patients with Alzheimer, Huntington and Parkinson diseases, multiple sclerosis, and memory disorders institute/lou-ruvo-brain-health Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center 3120 S. Durango Dr., Ste Las Vegas, NV Direct consumer assistance and advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing; educational support services and telecommunication devices; sign language resources Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Senior Peer Counseling Program 7220 S. Cimarron Rd., Ste Las Vegas, NV Paseo Verde Pkwy., #180 Henderson, NV Provides confidential peer counseling to individuals 50+ facing the challenges and concerns of growing older HopeLink of Southern Nevada 178 Westminster Way Henderson, NV Family support services, wraparound services, food pantry, application assistance; medical/dental/glasses assistance; rental, utility assistance, emergency shelter assistance 14

15 Nevada s Care Connection, Aging & Disability Resource Center Provides information and access to long term supports and services, to promote aging in place Nevada Senior & Disability Rx Provides assistance with Medicare Part D expenses such as premiums and prescription drug costs; persons not eligible for Medicare may also receive prescription assistance Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Free assistance and counseling about Medicare, supplemental health insurance and long-term care options N e w F o c u s C o u n s e l i n g 7331 W. Charleston Blvd., # Las Vegas, NV Affordable outpatient mental health services, including crisis intervention, to clients of all ages State of Nevada Office for Consumer Health Assistance 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste Las Vegas, NV Helps consumers understand their rights and responsibilities under Nevada law and health care plans 15

16 R e b u i l d i n g A l l G o a l s E f fi c i e n t l y ( R. A. G. E. ) 2901 El Camino Ave., # Las Vegas, NV Helps to identify community resources and funding for seniors and disabled individuals to help maintain their independence Rx Assist Patient Assistance Program Center Clearinghouse website for drug company prescriptions assistance programs For more information info@rxassist.org S.A.F.E. House 921 American Pacific Dr., Ste Henderson, NV Provides comprehensive advocacy and case management services to victims of domestic violence and abuse Senior Medicare Patrol (Nevada SMP) Investigates Medicare waste and abuse; educates Nevadans on how to detect and report healthcare fraud; presentations and speakers available for education about fraud, abuse, prevention of health care identity theft Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Service 6161 W. Charleston Blvd Las Vegas, NV Provides psychiatric emergency, outpatient and inpatient services, outpatient counseling, senior outreach; 24-hour crisis services; psycho-social rehabilitation 16

17 Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living 2950 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste Las Vegas, NV No-cost services to persons whose permanent disability is creating a barrier toward independent living The Medicine Cabinet 3450 W. Cheyenne Ave., # North Las Vegas, NV Free or low-cost medications, after nominal enrollment and monthly fees, for low-income persons without prescription coverage I want to ensure public television is here for future generations to enjoy. Learn about how you can include Vegas PBS in your will or trust, and other ways to support the future of public television. Contact Diana Morgan at (702) ext or dmorgan@vegaspbs.org 17

18 GERIATRIC SERVICES Touro University Nevada Patient Clinic 874 American Pacific Dr Henderson, NV A multi-specialty practice - Geriatrics, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine and Rheumatology; other disciplines on-site including Physical and Occupational Therapy Veterans Administration of Southern Nevada Healthcare System Mike O Callaghan Hospital North Las Vegas VA Hospital Northeast Primary Care 4700 N. Las Vegas Blvd., # Las Vegas, NV N. Pecos Rd North Las Vegas, NV E. Charleston Blvd Nellis AFB, NV Federal_Medical_Center.asp LEISURE AND RECREATION Centennial Hills Active Adult Center 6601 N. Buffalo Dr Las Vegas, NV Provides active adults 50 and better with a host of choices for their leisure time and educational activities Homebound Services Provides library materials to disabled/homebound patrons 18

19 Las Vegas Clark County Library District KNPR Radio Reading Service 1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr Las Vegas, NV Provides members of community with vision loss, difficulty using hands or learning disability with broadcast readings of newspapers, magazines and books; qualified applicants are loaned the necessary receiver free of charge, donations accepted Nevada Talking Book Services 100 N. Stewart St Carson City, NV (TDD/TTY) Books, other publications available to persons who are legally blind, visually impaired or have learning or reading disability; products available in Braille, on cassette or disc; recorded items and special playback equipment loaned free of charge 19

20 RESPITE CARE Artie J. Cannon Helping Hands of Henderson 102 E. Lake Mead Pkwy Henderson, NV Helps Henderson residents age 60+ with lower incomes and frail, elderly or disabled maintain independent living by providing resources, transportation, assistance with errands, reassurance calls; respite care provided for caregivers A Simple Solution 2865 S. Jones Blvd Las Vegas, NV Provides respite relief for caregivers, accepts most respite care vouchers Catholic Charities Respite Care and Supportive Services 531 N. 30th St Las Vegas, NV Helps low/moderate income families access quality respite services at no cost to the client or family respitecareandsupportiveservices.html Give Me A Break PO Box Las Vegas, NV Provides assistance in locating respite care resources for family members/unpaid caregivers Helping Hands of Vegas Valley 2320 Paseo Del Prado, B Las Vegas, NV Respite Voucher Program: Provides relief for caregivers who provide 24-hour care for loved ones age 60 and over 20

21 Home Instead Senior Care 2340 Paseo Del Prado, D Las Vegas, NV Provides respite and other non-medical services for family caregivers Lutheran Social Services Angels of Care - Home Care 73 Spectrum Blvd Las Vegas, NV Non-profit provides home care and respite services to the elderly and those with physical disabilities LTC Continuum Eldercare Solutions 4709 Sophia Way North Las Vegas, NV Licensed referral and placement service that assists families and individuals with locating quality residential group homes, assisted living facilities, or Alzheimer home; no cost or obligation for consult SENIOR CENTERS Cambridge Recreation Center 3930 Cambridge St Las Vegas, NV Cora Coleman Senior Center 2100 Bonnie Lane Las Vegas, NV Derfelt Senior Center 3343 W. Washington Ave Las Vegas, NV

22 Doolittle Senior Center 1950 N. J St Las Vegas, NV East Las Vegas Community and Senior Center 250 N. Eastern Ave Las Vegas, NV Goldberg Senior Center 2309-B Renaissance Dr Las Vegas, NV Heritage Park Senior Facility 300 S. Racetrack Rd Henderson, NV Art and cooking classes, exercise and dance programs, social and wellness services for adults facilities/recreation-centers/heritage-park-senior-facility Howard Lieburn Senior Center 6230 Garwood Ave Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Senior Center 451 E. Bonanza Rd Las Vegas, NV Laughlin Family Resource Center 1975 Arie St PO Box Laughlin, NV Martin Luther King Senior Center 2420 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., #B North Las Vegas, NV

23 Mesquite Senior Center 102 W. Old Mill Rd PO Box 840 Mesquite, NV Moapa Band of Paiute Senior Center 3 Lincoln St Moapa, NV Moapa Valley Senior Center 325 Cooper St Overton, NV North Las Vegas Senior Center (Recreation Center) 1638 N. Bruce St North Las Vegas, NV Sandy Valley Senior Center 690 W. Quartz Ave Sandy Valley, NV Searchlight Senior Center 575 S. Highway PO Box 915 Searchlight, NV Senior Center Boulder City 813 Arizona St Boulder City, NV West Flamingo Senior Center 6255 W. Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV Whitney Senior Center 5712 Missouri Ave Las Vegas, NV

24 TRANSPORTATION American Cancer Society 6165 S. Rainbow Blvd., # Las Vegas, NV Road to Recovery Program: Volunteer drivers transport cancer patients to and from treatments resource-detail.aspx?resourceid= H e l p i n g H a n d s o f H e n d e r s o n 102 E. Lake Mead Pkwy Henderson, NV Provide transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping; reassurance call, information and referral for seniors age 60+ who reside in the City of Henderson H e l p i n g H a n d s o f V e g a s V a l l e y 2320 Paseo Del Prado, Ste. B Las Vegas, NV Transportation for seniors age 60 and over for medical appointments, grocery shopping and running errands; provided by volunteers who also provide support and companionship James Seastrand Helping Hands of North Las Vegas 3640 N. 5th St., # North Las Vegas, NV Transportation is provided for seniors age 60+ and the disabled to health care appointments, grocery shopping, etc; also visitation and telephone reassurance 24

25 Las Vegas Senior Lifeline 2309 Renaissance Dr., Ste. B Las Vegas, NV Provides transportation support to seniors for medical appointments and grocery shopping Las Vegas Urban League MLK Senior Center 2420 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Ste. B North Las Vegas, NV Provides transportation services to seniors age 55 and over; membership is required and is free Lend a Hand of Boulder City 400 Utah St Boulder City, NV Lend a Hand provides escorted transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, banking, etc. Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division TAP 1860 E. Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV Provides discount taxi coupons to seniors age 60 and over and persons with permanent disabilities 25

26 Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy Las Vegas, NV Flexible Demand Response (FDR) Para-Transit Silver Star Transit FDR: Curb-to-curb transit service available in Sun City Anthem, Sun City Summerlin, and Centennial Hills Para-Transit: Shared ride, door-to-door service for persons who are unable to use the fixed route system Silver Star: Loop route operates two days a week in a limited area - Includes stops at senior facilities Transit: Fixed route, public transportation available to all persons OTHER SERVICES Blind Connect, Inc W. Charleston Blvd., WCL # Las Vegas, NV Provide information, referral, and peer support to blind and visually impaired Southern Nevadans Communication Accessing Network 2657 Windmill Pkwy., Box Henderson, NV TDD/TTY: Provides interpreters for the deaf, workshops in American Sign Language, interpreting for the deaf; deaf awareness education Desert Meadows Area Health Education Center (AHEC) 3050 E. Flamingo Rd ext Las Vegas, NV DMAHEC provides access to continuing education courses, outreach programs, and special events to promote healthcare worker expertise, career opportunity awareness, and promotes quality healthcare access to the community. 26

27 Nevada Palliative Care 6330 S. Jones Blvd Las Vegas, NV S. Hwy. 160, Ste Pahrump, NV Non-profit providing consultation, education and clinical expertise in palliative care. Preston Bass Interpreting Services, LLC PO Box Las Vegas, NV TDD/VP: RID and/or NAD certified interpreters; team interpreting for longer sessions RAMP Renovate Accessible Mobility Prevention Home safety modification program for seniors, in partnership with LOWE S Heroes Volunteer Program Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Allows volunteers 55+ to utilize experiences, skills and interests to serve the community retiredseniorvolunteerprogram.htm Senior Direction, LLC Care planning, referrals, assistance with residential transfers, caregiver education, crisis intervention, support groups 27

28 Vegas PBS - Described & Captioned Media (DCMC) 3050 E. Flamingo Rd ext Las Vegas, NV Vegas PBS Described and Captioned Media Center (DCMC) is a free lending library of educational media for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing. Our collection includes books on the topics of hearing aids, hearing loss, macular degeneration, vision loss and more. Various audiobooks and audio described PBS DVD titles along with custom braille printing services are available as well. All can be shipped to your home free of charge, including return shipping! Please call to set up an appointment to visit our library in person. Groups are welcome! This grant-funded, specialized lending library is free to all Nevada residents. 28

29 NORTHERN NEVADA RESOURCES ADULT DAY CARE Adult Day Care Program Daybreak ( W a s h o e C o u n t y S e n i o r S e r v i c e s ) 1155 E. 9th St Reno, NV Provides disabled and elderly with care, recreation, nutritious meals and snacks; respite for caregivers; RN, LPN and social worker on staff; county health aid; Medicare; fee based More to Life, Adult Day Health Center, LLC 1963 E. Prater Way Sparks, NV Group care program including enrichment activities for dependent adults during the day; caregiver support, Saturday hours and open most holidays The Continuum/ReGenerations 3700 Grant Dr Reno, NV Outpatient OT/PT/SLP, adult day care, home safety evaluations and modifications, support group, early intervention program 29

30 ADVOCATE/OMBUDSMEN AARP Senior Community Services 1135 Terminal Way, # Reno, NV The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is the nation s leading non-profit organization serving people age 50 and older. It serves elder needs through education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers. Alzheimer s Association Reno Office 1301 Cordone Ave., Suite Reno, NV The Alzheimer s Association, Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter. asp#offices Long Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program Aging and Disability Services Division 3416 Goni Rd., Ste. D Carson City, NV Provides Elder Protective Services for persons age 60+ who may experience abuse, exploitation, or isolation. LTCOmbudsProg/ 30

31 GERIATRIC SERVICES Northern Nevada Medical Center 2375 E. Prater Way Sparks, NV Northern Nevada Medical Center s Direct Doctors Plus is a free physician referral service that will help you find the complete primary care services needed by seniors. Northern Nevada Medical Group Geriatric Medicine Ion Dr., Ste. 200 Sparks, NV Washoe County Senior Services 1155 E. 9th St Reno, NV Washoe County Senior Services is the designated Community Focal Point for all of Washoe County, which means, when it comes to aging issues, we are your starting point. If you are a student, son or daughter, caregiver, spouse or senior, there is something here that will help you many times in your lifetime. LEISURE AND RECREATION Senior Connect Publication for Seniors E. First St Reno, NV The Senior Connect is a monthly newsletter that keeps residents current on activities, events and news relevant to older adults. Be sure to read each issue 31

32 The Terrace at Ruby View Senior and Active Lifestyle Center Ruby View Dr. Elko, NV The Terrace at Ruby View is Elko s Senior and Active Lifestyle Center. Resource for opportunity, health, and independence. Families are welcome as well. Enjoy home-style meal at lunch hour, play some cards, attend an educational workshop, and much more. RESPITE CARE Easter Seals Nevada, Northern Office 5250 Neil Rd., Ste Reno, NV Makes respite care possible for the families of individuals with disabilities using a simple voucher-reimbursement system. Approved families receive vouchers from Easter Seals for a specific dollar amount. For more information visit: Northern Nevada Respite Program Provider Listing AssistGuide Information Services (AGIS) W. Liberty St., Ste Reno, NV Provides primary caregivers of adults 60+ with a $1,00 grant to get temporary relief from their caregiver duties. Sponsored by Division for Aging Services. 32

33 SENIOR CENTERS (by county) Carson City County: Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr Carson City, NV Provides daytime supervision and lunch for dependent seniors Churchill County: Churchill County Senior Center 310 E. Court St Fallon, NV Provides congregate meals, transportation, homemaking and advocacy for seniors Fallon Paiute Shoshone Senior Center 1885 Agency Rd Fallon, NV Douglas County: Douglas County Senior Center 1329 Water Loo Lane Gardnerville, NV Tahoe Douglas Senior Center 885 Hwy PO Box 1771 Zephyr Cove, NV Washoe Tribe Senior Center 919 Hwy. 395 S Gardnerville, NV

34 Elko County: Carlin Open Door Senior Center 320 Chestnut St PO Box 123 Carlin, NV Duck Valley Senior Center PO Box Owyhee, NV Elko Band Senior Center 511 Sunset St Elko, NV Elko Indian Colony 1530 Silver Eagle Dr Elko, NV Elko Senior Citizens Center, Inc Ruby View Dr Elko, NV Silver Sage Senior Center 213 First St PO Box 136 Wells, NV Eureka County: Eureka Senior Center 20 W. Gold St PO Box 278 Eureka, NV Fanny Komp Senior Center 728 7th St PO Box Crescent Valley, NV

35 Humboldt County: Ft. McDermitt Paiute Shoshone Senior Center 111 N. Reservation Rd PO Box 457 McDermitt, NV Winnemucca Senior Center 1480 Lay St Winnemucca, NV Lander County: Austin Senior Center 151 Main St PO Box 211 Austin, NV Battle Mountain Shoshone Band Council 37 Mountain View Dr. #C Battle Mountain, NV Lander County/Battle Mountain Senior Citizens Center 365 E. 4th St Battle Mountain, NV Yomba Tribal Council HC 61 Box Austin, NV Weekday meals Lincoln County: Alamo Senior Center 20 Airport Rd PO Box 316 Alamo, NV Disconnected Olsen Senior Center 240 Front St PO Box 322 Caliente, NV

36 Pioche Senior Center 410 Auto Dr PO Box 432 Pioche, NV Lyon County: Dayton Senior Center 320 Dayton Valley Rd PO Box 612 Dayton, NV Fernley Senior Center 1170 W. Newlands Dr Fernley, NV Lyon Food, Fun and Fellowship 117 Tilson Way Yerington, NV Silver Springs Senior Center 2945 Ft. Churchill Rd Silver Springs, NV Yerington Paiute Tribe Elder Center 171 Campbell Lane Yerington, NV Mineral County: Mina Senior Center 821 8th St PO Box 195 Mina, NV Mineral County Care 975 K St PO Box 1058 Hawthorne, NV

37 Mineral County Care and Share Senior Center 975 K St Hawthorne, NV Walker River Senior Center Hospital Rd PO Box 220 Schurz, NV Nye County: Amargosa Senior Center 443 E. Desert Senior Lane Amargosa, NV Beatty Senior Center 150 A Ave. S PO Box 453 Beatty, NV Duckwater Elder Center 206 Newe St Duckwater, NV Pahrump Valley Senior Citizens Center 1370 W. Basin Pahrump, NV Tonopah Senior Center 1 Senior Center Dr PO Box 392 Tonopah, NV Pershing County: Pershing County Senior Center PO Box Lovelock, NV

38 Storey County: Storey County Senior Center 100 Mill St PO Box 786 Virginia City, NV Storey County Senior Center 800 Peri Ranch Rd Lockwood, NV Washoe County: Gerlach Senior Center 385 E. Sunset Blvd PO Box 69 Gerlach, NV Reno-Sparks Indian Colony 1715 Kuenzli St Reno, NV Sparks Senior Center 97 Richards Way Sparks, NV Sun Valley Senior Center 115 W. 6th Ave Sun Valley, NV White Pine County: Ely Shoshone Elders Center 250-B Heritage Dr Ely, NV White Pine Senior Center 1000 Campton St Ely, NV

39 TRANSPORTATION BrightStar Care Senior Transportation in Reno & Sparks, NV Ridge St., Ste. 330 Reno, NV Provides transportation service and disability care assistance. Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County Administrative Offices Customer Service Villanova Dr. Reno, NV Assists seniors with transportation issues and concerns. Washoe County Senior Services 1155 E. 9th St Reno, NV Washoe Senior Ride is a subsidized taxi transportation program of the Regional Transportation Commission and is funded by Washoe sales tax. application%20and%20income%20declaration.pdf OTHER SERVICES Foster Grandparent Program Places senior volunteers, 55+, in supervised settings within K-12 schools, family drug court, juvenile detention, etc. to assist atrisk children meet academic standards while providing positive intergenerational social interaction. 39

40 Golden Opportunity (JOIN) 1201 Terminal Way, Ste Reno, NV Provides training counseling, part-time employment for lowincome seniors; no fee to eligible seniors, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (Washoe County Senior Services) 1155 E. 9th St Reno, NV Support group third Saturday every month, 10-11:30 a.m. Some child care, arrange for in advance. Kids to Seniors Korner Services ATTN: KSK, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada PO Box Reno, NV Outreach by law enforcement and social work; provides immunizations, education on safety, health and chronic disease management, referral to providers preventive-health/kids-to-seniors-korner.php Kinship Care Program (NV State Welfare Division) 3697 D Kings Row (View Crest Shopping Center) Reno, NV Financial, medical, supportive services for children being cared for by relatives age ship~care 40

41 Nevada Palliative Care 5538 Longley Lane, Ste. B Reno, NV Non-profit providing consultation, education and clinical expertise in palliative care Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 2621 Northgate Lane, Ste Carson City, NV PO Box 1708 Carson City, NV Senior Corps of volunteers provide Home Companion Program, Lifeline Program, fitness, transportation, computer and legal assistance, respite care, library, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program University of Nevada - Reno M/S 0146 Reno, NV Improves lives and strengthens our community through the volunteer service of adults 55 and older S e n i o r B r i d g e s 2385 E. Prater Way, Ste Sparks, NV Provides outpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment for adults age

42 Senior Community Service Employment Program (AARP) 1135 Terminal Way, # Reno, NV S. Eastern Ave., # Las Vegas, NV Offers assistance for low-income seniors 55+. No charge. Senior Companion Program Outreach program, provides services to senior citizens near their home. Flu and pneumonia shots, education on chronic diseases, referral to a primary care provider. Mobile van. 42

43 STATEWIDE RESOURCES Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division (Formerly Called the Community Ombudsmen) Provides advocacy and assistance to frail older adults, 60+, who are primarily homebound and living in the community. Resources and information to any older adult, their family and friends, and/or community and advocacy groups. AdvocateForElders/ Energy Assistance Program - NV Energy Southern Nevada Northern Nevada Financial assistance for adults disabled or age Nevada Information to support older Nevadans and those with disabilities; also information about volunteer opportunities and donations Nevada Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) One Stop Access 1860 E. Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV Resources for Caregivers, Seniors, Families, & Individuals with Disabilites Technical Assistance Call: or

44 Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center 6039 Eldora Ave., Ste. C Las Vegas, NV Plumas St., # Reno, NV Railroad St., #104B Elko, NV Information and referrals to a variety of programs that assist persons with mental, physical, or developmental disabilities - Implements programs to help disabled individuals return to work, receive assistive devices; ensure their participation in the electoral process and more University of Nevada School of Medicine The Nevada Geriatric Education Center (NGEC) is committed to improving the health care delivered to older adults by providing education, information, and resources to health professionals and faculty. For more information about the Nevada Geriatric Education Center call or or visit 44

45 Nevada Disability Rx Department of Health and Human Services 3416 Goni Rd., Ste. D , opt 7 Carson City, NV Nevada Geriatric Education Center The NGEC is committed to improving the health care delivered to older adults by providing education, information, and resources to health professionals and faculty. Nevada Online Housing Registry Connects owners of affordable, accessible housing with those in need of such housing throughout the State Vegas PBS - Described & Captioned Media (DCMC) 3050 E. Flamingo Rd ext Las Vegas, NV Vegas PBS Described and Captioned Media Center (DCMC) is a free lending library of educational media for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing. Our collection includes books on the topics of hearing aids, hearing loss, macular degeneration, vision loss and more. Various audiobooks and audio described PBS DVD titles along with custom braille printing services are available as well. All can be shipped to your home free of charge, including return shipping! Please call to set up an appointment to visit our library in person. Groups are welcome! This grant-funded, specialized lending library is free to all Nevada residents. 45

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51 Nevada Area Health Education Centers Help Put Nevadans to Work. The NVAHEC system reaches out to rural and urban areas with shortages of health care professionals. Helps provide access to continuing education classes, information services, student programs, library services, and innovations in distance linkages provide enhanced practice opportunities for health practitioners in Southern Nevada. The primary mission of Nevada AHECs are to provide a conduit and access: To develop a current and future pipeline of qualified healthcare workers for Nevada To qualified training for licensed health professionals to maintain credentials To health and wellness information and issues for the citizens of the communities we serve. High Sierra AHEC serves the Northwest Nevada region which includes: Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon County, Storey, & Washoe Counties Frontier AHEC serves the Northeast Nevada region which includes: Elko, Humboldt, Eureka, Lander, Pershing, & White Pine Counties Desert Meadows AHEC serves the southern Nevada region which includes: Clark County, Esmeralda County, Lincoln County, & Nye County Desert Meadows Area Health Education Center is a service of VEGAS PBS; Southern Nevada Public Television is a Nevada nonprofit corporation registered with the Secretary of State.

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