Community/Veterans/Senior Support

The following community support services not recommendations of the Seventh-day Adventist church but are simply provided here as information only.

 "30 Common Credit Card Scams" Guide https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/30-credit-card-scams-to-avoid/ 

Tools to deal with the financial ups and downs of life.  https://www.financecharts.com/pages/5724-retirement-calculators-and-stock-market-tips/ 

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority COVID HELP: No cost covid counseling services available. All our lives have changed--whether good or bad--and it causes stress. Call Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority for information, education, emotional support and links to resources. Services are free, confidential and anonymous. We are here for you: 1-888-720-8280 / www.mamha.org with Alabama Apart Together Program. 

Mental Health and Recovery 

Dual Diagnosis & Treatment  https://www.methodtreatment.com/dual-diagnosis/ 

 

MESOTHELIOMA /  CANCER RESOURCES

It is important to contact a mesothelioma attorney as soon as possible after your diagnosis.   

https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/mesothelioma/ Every jurisdiction has a deadline governing when you can file a claim. 

The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/

https://www.asbestos.com/cancer/finanical-aid-cancer-patients/  

https://www.asbestos.com/treatment/cancer-centers/ 

Mesothelioma Hope  https://www.mesotheliomahope.com  or call (855) 261-9317

 Mesothelioma Resource Group can connect you with medical professionals, top treatments, and financial aid right now.  MesotheliomaSymptoms.com

As a leading resource for patients and their families, Mesothelioma.com has been connecting people with key resources and treatment information since 1996. We'd love to offer information that helps Live Oak's effort in providing community resources. https://www.mesothelioma.com/mesothelioma/ 

 

SENIOR RESOURCES

Healthy Eating for Older Adults  https://www.innerbody.com/healthy-eating-for-older-adults & https://www.innerbody.com/managing-malnutrition-in-older-populations 

https://montgomeryfirstal.adventistchurch.org/file/412/Seniors+Can+Achieve+Health+and+Vitality+with+These+Simple+Changes.docx

A guide on how to identify and report elder abuse.  https://www.medbest.com/elder-abuse-guide/                                                                   

Here’s the link for your convenience:  https://www.medbest.com/elder-abuse-guide/

A Guide for Caregivers https://www.elevators.com/senior-and-disabled-care-a-guide-for-caregivers/ 

Find The Best Senior Care. https://www.agingwithcare.com/ 

Online Scams: How To Protect Yourself As A Senior  https://router-network.com/education/protect-yourself-against-online-scams   

A guide about starting a business later in life to assist people considering becoming entrepreneurs at an older age. It includes inspiration from successful entrepreneurs, business ideas, market statistics, and considerations for potential challenges.https://nielsbohrmann.com/senior-entrepreneurship/ 

Created with the elderly, their loved ones, and caregivers in mind, this guide aims to drive better understanding to help people successfully navigate life with dementia.  https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/care/specialist/dementia/early-signs-guide/ 

Driving for seniors guide: Continued driving assessment programs offer seniors structured evaluations that go beyond self-assessment.  https://www.heidarilawgroup.com/blog/safe-driving-for-seniors/

This budgeting guide for seniors. It covers a wide variety of financial management topics, in addition to other health and safety resources for the elderly:   https://couponfollow.com/research/seniors-guide-to-budgeting-and-couponing

https://nursingeducation.org/resources/caregivers-guide-to-senior-health/ Written specifically with insight from nurses, it covers essential medical knowledge for senior caregivers, including:

  • Common health conditions in seniors
  • Medication management for seniors
  • How to recognize and respond to medical emergencies
  • Tips on helping seniors maintain their physical, social, and mental health
  • Advice on managing a safe and healthy living space for seniors
  • Caregiver self-care strategies

 DIY Home Modifications for People with Disabilities, Creating a home that is accessible to people with disabilities is not just a matter of convenience, but it also provides a sense of independence, empowerment, and a space where they can thrive and live life to the fullest. Our guide includes:

  • How to perform a disability and home accessibility assessment
  • Causes of accessibility issues in a home
  • Flooring, lighting, and stairway accessibility solutions
  • Individualized suggestions for bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchens
  • Addition accessibility resources

Rehab Spot is not a treatment center; it is a free web guide with hundreds of clinically reviewed pages on information about substance use, addiction, and recovery. To help do our part, our page www.rehabspot.com/drugs/who-addiction-affects/senior-addiction/, covers various topics about addiction treatment and ways to seek help online or around Alabama. 

Safe, independent living for seniors: https://www.comparethemarket.com/life-insurance/content/safe-independent-living-for-seniors/ 

Senior’s Guide Fall Prevention: https://purple.com/blog/seniors-guide-fall-prevention

A website to guide seniors and retirees when they need help.https://grantsforseniors.org/

Seniors’ guide to medication managementhttps://www.singlecare.com/blog/medication-management-for-seniors/

Understand your lab tests, understand your health www.testing.com   

Senior Lifestyle   https://www.seniorlifestyle.com/

iReviews Article: https://www.ireviews.com/online-scams/ 

Grants for Seniors - A Guide for Seniors and Retirees  https://grantsforseniors.org/ 

What Is the Difference Between Independent Living and Assisted Living?https://learn.financestrategists.com/finance-terms/independent-living-vs-assisted-living/ 

This free resource highlights the steps to maintaining your natural smile as you age, common dental health issues, paying for dental care, and more. Please take a look:  https://www.byte.com/community/resources/article/aging-dental-health/

Nursing Homes Abuse:                       Our mission is to be a complete resource center on abuse in nursing homes and to offer any help possible.  - nursinghomesabuse.org/nursing-home-abuse/

Assisted Living Research Institute: (https://www.assistedliving.org/), an industry-leading research organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling  easy-to-understand actionable guides and resources. 

Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Home Abuse

https://www.levinperconti.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nursing-home-abuse.html 

Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones.  Contact: Dolores Johnson, Community Outreach and Senior Advocate at (800) 207-7340         Here's the link for your reference:

RetireGuide:  https://www.retireguide.com/recognizing-and-battlling-elderly-depression/

100Plus.com: Many people use blood pressure readings to monitor their health at home, but inaccurate results can lead to serious health issues. To help patients and healthcare providers, we've created a section in our Ultimate Remote Patient Monitoring Guide outlining the best practices for taking at-home blood pressure readings. Please take a look:
https://www.100plus.com/the-ultimate-remote-patient-monitoring-guide#best-practices-for-taking-at-home-blood-pressure-readings

SingleCare. We recently updated our guide, Seniors' Guide to Medication Management, which covers important tips and tricks for seniors and their caregivers to properly handle prescriptions.

Seniors Addiction Treatment:  https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/programs/seniors/ 

https://freebythesea.com/addiction-treatments/senior-adults/

https://www.bayviewrecovery.com/rehab-blog/medication-management-for-seniors/

                                                                                 

VETERANS RESOURCES

 A comprehensive guide on HUD-VASH program supports veterans. https://hudhousingnetwork.com/articles/hud-housing-programs/combating-the-homelessness-epidemic-for-veterans-the-ultimate-guide-to-hudvash#mcetoc_1ib2l6gmu1r 

Help a cancer patient. Join our Kindness Campaign.  https://www.elglaw.com/kindness/   

These resources provide a guide to filing for Camp Lejeune water contamination and a detailed overview of all lawsuits filed against Monsanto.

https://justicehero.com/guide-to-filing-for-camp-lejeune-water-contamination-negligence-lawsuit/

https://justicehero.com/monsanto-vs-the-public-a-guide-to-all-lawsuits-filed-against-monsanto/

https://www.smbguide.com/business-for-veterans/  Veterans have access to wide-ranging resources when starting their own business, but it can be challenging to figure out where to start.  

Veterans Pension and Financial Options 

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/veterans/

https://www.annuity.org/retirement/planning/average-retirement-income/

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/seniors/

Veterans Guides - veteransguide.org/va-disability/ratings/ptsd/

Helping U.S. Veterans With Mesothelioma Since 2015 https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/  

Check out the Addiction Center and their Veteran helps.  https://www.addictioncenter.com/

https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/veterans/

State Provided Veteran Resources 

https://www.detoxrehabs.net/state-provided-veteran-resources/

Benefits for Veterans & their Caregivers

https://bestmobilityaids.com/veteran-and-caregiver-benefits/

Veterans Resources https://www.annuity.org/retirement/planning/early-retirement/  

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/veterans/

Bedrock Recovery Center: 

https://bedrockrecoverycenter.com/articles/supporting-veterans-in-recovery/ 

 

MEDICAL/DRUG/ALCOHOL REHABS

This guide for re-entering the workforce.
https://resume.io/blog/guide-to-finding-a-job-after-rehab
Compilation of substance abuse support groups could also be extremely helpful.
https://www.pinnaclepeakrecovery.com/drug-alcohol-addiction-support-groups/

Faith-based Treatment page (https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/treatment/faith-based-treatment/)

 https://bluestarrecovery.com/addiction-resources/  Our team is dedicated to providing access to high-quality treatment and resources to help those affected by substance abuse.

Taste Recovery was founded to support those seeking a safe refuge and a new start.  A trusted resource where individuals can go to find a home that is safe,  as they launch their recovery. https://www.tasterecovery.com/home 

Crestview Recovery is a forward-thinking residential and outpatient drug rehab center in Portland, Oregon.

https://www.crestviewrecovery.com/addiction-treatment-programs/

Online Doctor   https://www.onlinedoctor.com/best-online-doctor-medical-services/

https://www.onlinedoctor.com/15-best-online-medical-apps-that-make-personal-health-easier/

DRUG & ALCOHOL REHAB CENTER   

2 Best Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers In Montgomery, AL

https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/alabama/montgomery

Drug or alcohol rehab programs that's are right for YOU.

https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/options/inpatient/ 

We recently created a free guide on the signs, diagnosis, and treatment of adult autism. 

https://www.elemy.com/studio/autism/adults

Northern Illinois Recovery Center offers a variety of addiction therapy services for patients including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Dual Diagnosis Therapy, and many other methods of addiction therapy. Located outside of Chicago, Northern Illinois Recovery Center serves both Chicago and its surrounding counties. https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/resources/  

https://firstcityrecoverycenter.com/resources/parents/

 

SCHOOLING HELP

Studocu Founded by four students, to exchange study documents with each other and together strive for better grades. We also share information about choosing schools, seeking financial aid, and paying it down under various scenarios. https://www.studocu.com/blog/en/student-loan-debt-report 

MHAOnline  https://www.mhaonline.com   What Can You Do With a Master’s in Gerontology?

Americans currently owe more than $1.74 trillion in student loan debt, and that number continues to rise. Our experts at Bankrate created a guide that provides readers with the complete history of student loans, as well as their possible future.
https://www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/history-of-student-loans/

Education Loan Finance (ELFI) info https://www.elfi.com/student-loan-refinancing-calculator/

https://www.elfi.com/how-many-seniors-have-student-loan-debt-and-where-can-they-find-help/