Links
National, Regional, and Local Resources
Texas Organizations / Agencies:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Texas Medicaid Program Information
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 1-800-252-5400
Office of Texas Attorney General 1800-621-9598
Medicare Information:
Medicare Nursing Home Locations and Comparisons
Veteran's Information:
Veteran's Administration 1-877-222-VETS(8387)
Social Security Information:
Social Security Administration
Benefits Check Up:
"Benefits CheckUp" National Council on Aging
Free website to see if you are receiving all eligible benefits.
Dallas Area Agencies:
The Senior Source 214-823-5700
The Stroke Center-Dallas A great stroke rehabilitation program in Dallas.
Dallas Area Alzheimer’s Association 214-827-0062
Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders at UT Dallas
Senior Adult Services
Social services for Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison & Coppell
Reach Resource Centers on Independent Living
Reading & Radio Resource
Recorded books and radio services for blind/disabled
Network of Community Ministries (Richardson) 972-234-8880
Special Programs for Aging Needs (Denton County)
Collin County Committee on Aging
Christian Community Action Social Services for Denton County
National Organizations:
National Alzheimer's Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
ALS Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National Consumers League's Fraud Center 1-800-876-7060
Caregiver Support:
Aging With Dignity Where families can go for help making decisions about end of life care.
Medical Websites:
PhRMA (Prescription Drug information)
Mesothelioma and Asbestos related Cancers
Mental Health Organizations:
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas
Prescription Assistance: