Senior News

Bexar Area Agency on Aging (BAAA)
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 700, San Antonio, TX 78217
The Bexar Area Agency on Aging (BAAA) is part of the Alamo Area Council of Governments It is one of 28 Area Agencies on Aging in the State of Texas. BAAA plans, coordinates, and administers comprehensive services authorized by the Older Americans Act and the Texas Department of Aging for Bexar County seniors. Seniors who are over 60 years of age, caregivers of individuals age 60 and over and Medicare beneficiaries of any age are eligible for services. Visit their website and learn more about their programs.
www.BexarAging.org

Senior Living at The Enclave at 1550
1550 Jackson-Keller, San Antonio, Texas 78213
You aren't looking for just an apartment to rent or a senior retirement community with a long term commitment. You want a residence that meets the needs of your active lifestyle with sophisticated elegance, multitude of services and the freedom to enjoy your life the way you want to live it. Call 210-366-1550 or visit The Enclave at 1550 today.
www.seniorsresourceguide.com/SanAntonio/theenclave

Elder Options of Texas
Access TEXAS nursing homes, assisted living, senior apartments, retirement communities, Alzheimer's support, care management, senior transportation, support groups, home health, elder care and more! Stay informed about statewide senior health fairs and activities on our Events Calendar. Access informative topics regarding Medicare & Medicaid, prescription assistance, long-distance care giving, and more.
www.elderoptionsoftexas.com

Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Cards
In 2006 Medicare will offer comprehensive prescription drug coverage. This voluntary benefit is expected to provide seniors with prescription drug savings. People with Medicare who have lower incomes will save more through both the Medicare-approved cards and the prescription drug coverage. For more information contact your local Area Agency on Aging or visit the Medicare website.
www.Medicare.gov

OASIS
Are you over 50? Do you want and need to be more physically active? Active Living Every Day at OASIS is the answer! Meet new friends while learning about arts, humanities, consumer interest, technology and more. OASIS is the way to make a difference in your life. Membership to OASIS is free. Call 210-647-2546 or visit our website for more information.
www.OASISnet.org

Ombudsman Program in Bexar County
The Ombudsman program uses specially trained and certified individuals (Ombudsman) to provide advocacy services to residents of long-term care facilities. They also provide information to residents, staff, and family members about residents' rights, nursing facility requirements, and helps identify resources in or out of the facility. In Bexar County call 210-362-5236 or 800-960-5201.
www.bexaraging.org
www.alamoaging.org

Star Chapter and Safe Return for People with Alzheimer's Disease
The Star Chapter has developed collaborations with various businesses through out South Central Texas to assist with the enrollment paperwork and photos of persons for the Alzheimer's association's Safe Return program. For a list of enrollment sides call 800-272-3900 or visit their website as www.alztexas.org. Limited funds are available to help family caregivers pay the enrollment fee of $45.00. These funds have been made possible by a grant from the Alamo Area Council of Governments, Bexar Area Agency on Aging and Alamo Area Agency on Aging.
www.alztexas.org

The Movers & Shakers - A San Antonio Support Group for ET
Do you have trouble with the "Shakes" when drinking, eating, writing or speaking? There's help available for Essential Tremor or ET. There is a local San Antonio support group, "The Movers & Shakers", that meets frequently. The group is the first such support group in Texas. Additional information is available by calling Jim Tremblay at 210 590-9181 or e-mail at jtremb3940@aol.com. The non-profit International Essential Tremor Foundation also has a web site - see below.
www.EssentialTremor.org

Transportation Services from AAAA
One of the programs coordinated by Alamo Area Agency on Aging (AAAA) is transportation services for qualifying seniors in the area. Visit their website to view a list of local transportation providers for nutrition or general transportation services. The website also lists the qualifications for accessing the services.
www.bexaraging.org
www.alamoaging.org

YMCA of Greater San Antonio
Achieve healthy lifestyles from 9 to 90 with our indoor track, strength training, virtual fitness plan, personal trainers, boot camp, power Yoga, Pilates, land and water aerobics, white water for seniors. Visit our website for more information.
www.YMCAsatx.org