Resources
A one-stop resource for all the medical, financial, emotional, and practical issues involved in caring for an elderly parent.
Books
If Only I’d Had This Caregiving Book
Maya Hennessey
A guide in developing a network of support to survive the harrowing experience of caregiving
The Journey of Life
Thomas Cole
A cultural history of aging in America
Keeping Busy
James Dowling
A handbook of activities for persons with dementia
Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s
Joanne Koening Coste
Tips from a caregiver
Nurturing Nuggets for Dementia Caregivers
Susan E. Lanza, LNHA
This book offers comfort and reassurance to caregivers
Passages in Care Giving
Gail Sheehy
Turning chaos into confidence
The Positive Interaction Program of Activities
Sylvia Nissenboim, Christine Vroman
92 step-by-step activities
Share my Lonesome Valley
Doug Manning
The slow grief of long term care
Still Alice
Lisa Genova
A poignant portrait on Alzheimer’s; a book you will not forget
Strengthen Your Mind: Activities for People Concerned about early memory loss
Kristin Einberger
Intellectual activities that carepartners can do together
Taking Time for Me
Katherine Kass
How caregivers can effectively deal with stress
The Wellness Book
H. Benson, E. Stuart
The comprehensive guide to maintaining health
What’s wrong with Grandma?
Margaret Shawver
A family’s experience with Alzheimer’s
When love gets Tough: The Nursing Home Decision
Doug Manning
Understanding when a change is needed
Wisdom of our Father
Tim Russert
Lessons and letters from daughters and sons
Case Management/Care Consultation
Area Agency on Aging
8000 North Stadium Drive, 3rd Floor
Houston, Texas 77054
(713) 797-9001
Alzheimer’s Association
(713) 266-6400
Jewish Family Services
(713) 667-9336
Sheltering Arms Senior Services
(713) 956-1888
Counseling
Interface-Samaritan Counseling Centers, Inc.
4803 San Felipe Street
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 626-7990
Mary Kenan, Psy.D.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center
Smith Tower, 18th Floor
6550 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77030
(713) 798-7440
www.bcm.edu/neurology/admdc/
Martha Maer, M.A.
Licensed Professional Counselor
3000 Richmond Avenue, Suite 425
Houston, Texas 77098
(713) 980-9890
Robert E. Reichlin, Ph.D.
4500 Bissonnet, Suite 335
Bellaire, Texas 77401
(713) 666-6898
Government Financial Assistance for Adult Day Care
Michael DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston
Amazing Place has a VA Contract for Adult Day Services for Veterans
713-791-1414 ext 6737
Harris County Veterans Service Office – Aid and Attendance
713-755-5243
Medical Evaluation and Treatment
Alzheimer’s Disease and
Memory Disorders Center
Baylor College of Medicine
Smith Tower, 18th Floor
6550 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77030
(713) 798-7440
www.bcm.edu/neurology/admdc/
Geriatric Medical Associates
Baylor College of Medicine
1709 Dryden, Houston, Texas 77030
(713) 798-3967
The Geriatric Center
Harris County Hospital District
3601 North MacGregor Way
Houston, Texas 77004
Ciona Regev, LCSW (Social Worker)
(713) 942-3894
The Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic
UT Mental Sciences Institute
6431 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77030
(713) 500-2500
* books in Amazing Place Library
