Santa Fe New Mexico is rich in community resources to help individuals, families, caregivers and professionals who need support with end of life and grief issues.To view services available, click on the word "Resources" below and select the services you are looking for. This will take you to specific providers.
| AARP (Santa Fe Office)... |
| Santa Fe |
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| (505) 820-2277 |
| 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277) |
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| www.aarp.org |
| Offering information and referral, advocacy and community services provided by a network of volunteers. Health Guides, Health information, consumer-oriented database of information; Medicare Rights Center and counseling, online surveys. |
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| Alzheimer's A to Z |
| Jytte Lokvig |
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| 505-466-8195 |
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| lokvig@alzatoz.com |
| www.AlzAtoZ.com |
| Alzheimer's Communications Specialist
Counseling and Coaching in Caregiving Issues
Transitioning Specialist
Environmental and Activity Design
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| Alzheimer's Association (New Mexico Chapter) |
| 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209 |
| Albuquerque, NM 87111 |
| 505.266.4473 |
| 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 |
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| agnes.vallejos@alz.org |
| www.nm-alzheimers.org |
| The Alzheimer’s Association provides supportive programs and services to help people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers deal with the disease and its impact on their lives. Each chapter in our nationwide network offers the five core services described below. In addition, some chapters offer special programs such as assistance to individuals with Alzheimer’s who live alone, people living with early-onset Alzheimer's, rural and/or multicultural outreach, care coordination services, and training programs for families and professionals.
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| Ambercare Hospice |
| Camille Adair |
| Crystal Jimenez |
| 505-982-4098 |
| 505-747-7861 |
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| cjimenez@ambercare.com |
| www.ambercare.com |
| Ambercare’s success is a result of a sincere concern for the needs of the patient – “That’s why we’re here – to help people.”
All Ambercare® professionals are carefully screened for their clinical abilities, attitudes, and understanding in caring for the healthcare needs of the people we serve. The Ambercare® Corporation is fully licensed, bonded, insured, and Medicare and Medicaid certified.
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| Animo Geriatric Consulting |
| Jan Olsen, Director |
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| 505-424-0577 |
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| Geriatric consulting with families, individuals and agencies; special focus in care for people suffering with dementia and who are homebound or in a care facility; Advocacy, Information and Referral within the care network. |
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| Beyond Coping |
| Denys Cope, RN |
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| 474-8383 |
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| denys@denyscope.com |
| www.denyscope.com |
| Denys (pronounced De-knee) Cope is a Registered Nurse, End-of-Life Coach and Educator, Healthcare Consultant, and Counselor, specializing in the dying process, eldercare, including Alzheimer's disease, and end-of-life issues. As a hospice nurse for the past 20 years, she has been involved with a great many people during their last days, and is known for her compassion and strength in guiding the dying and their loved ones through what most people believe is the last, most difficult experience of life. |
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| Cancer Institute of New Mexico (CNIM) |
| New Mexico Cancer Care Associates |
| Caroline Owen, 505.955.7956 |
| (877) 587-7900 |
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| caroline@cancerinstitutefoundation.org |
| www.cancerinstitute.org |
| The Cancer Institute of New Mexico (CINM) is the state's newest and most advanced cancer care facility. Opening in mid-2003, the Cancer Institute of New Mexico is the result of two groups of physicians - New Mexico Cancer Care Associates and Radiation Oncology Associates - joining forces to offer patients the best in cancer screening, cancer treatment and compassionate care.
The institute office is located at the southeast corner of Zia Road and St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe, and offers a new approach in comprehensive cancer care. Through our Cancer Center, community-based physicians are able to integrate medical oncology, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, clinical research and administrative support in a single, patient-care facility.
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| Caring Can Be Shared |
| Dr. Janet Schreiber |
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| 877-471-5756 |
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| ccbs@swc.edu |
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| This caregiver support program is designed to help organize a system that alleviates some of the stressors often experienced when caring for a loved one. Participants of the Southwestern College Grief Counseling Program assist families, friends and neighbors in organizing volunteer care-sharing groups. As a community outreach program to support New MexicoÕs caregivers, Caring Can Be Shared also offers free educational workshops and staff inservices to raise community awareness of the care-sharing system as a valuable resource. Please do not hesitate to call for more information.
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| Casa Real Care Center (Nursing Home) |
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| (505) 984-8313 |
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| local-nursing-homes.com/Nursing-Home/325038/CASA-REAL.html |
| Activities services are provided onsite to residents
Clinical laboratory services are provided onsite to residents
Dental services are provided onsite to residents
Dietary services are provided onsite to residents
Housekeeping services are provided onsite to residents
Mental health services are provided onsite to residents
Nursing services are provided onsite to residents
Occupational therapy services are provided onsite to residents
Field 1 - Indicates other activity services provided by staff onsite to residents
Pharmacy services are provided onsite to residents
Physician extender services are provided onsite to residents
Physical therapy services are provided onsite to residents
Physician services are provided onsite to residents
Podiatry services are provided onsite to residents
Social work services are provided onsite to residents
Speech/language pathology services are provided onsite to residents
Diagnostic xray services are provided onsite to residents
Program participation (Indicates if the provider participates in Medicare, Medicaid, or both programs): MEDICARE AND MEDICAID |
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| Circle of Love (Music, Harp & Voice) |
| Judith Shotwell |
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| 505-989-8551/ 505-581-4715 |
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| circleoflove@cybermesa.com / oolala@cybermesa.com |
| www.santafecf.org |
| A comfort care service offering prescriptive music (harp and voice) live at the bedside of critically ill persons. Music vigils can alleviate pain and distress, allow deep relaxation and enhance serenity. |
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| City of Santa Fe Division of Senior Services |
| Patricia Rodriguez (Division Director) |
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| Ph: (505) 955-4721 |
| Ph: (866) 824-8714 |
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| http://nm-santafe.civicplus.com/index.asp?nid=311 |
| The Division of Senior Services was established in 1976 with the mission to support and assist senior citizens. Our services allow older adults to remain living in their own homes as comfortably and as independently as possible, thereby avoiding institutionalization while actively contributing to the community. A belief in seniors and a desire to promote the continuation of an active life has reinforced a commitment of care and quality in a variety of programs, at the eleven Senior Centers.
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| City of Santa Fe Division of Senior Services (Respite Care) |
| Theresa Gabaldon |
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| 505-955-4745 |
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| http://nm-santafe.civicplus.com/index.asp?NID=421 |
| This program provides relief to primary caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia-related disorders, thus enabling the caregiver a break from the stress and the special care needs required of those individuals. This service provides:
Companionship
Memory exercises
Minor meal preparation
Minor non-medical personal care
Maintenance of a clean and safe environment |
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| EGIS (Elders Getting Information and Services) |
| Jeffrey Pine, Executive Director |
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| 505-995-0485 |
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| info@egisnewmexico.com |
| www.egisnewmexico.com/ |
| Egis is a non profit association of members dedicated to connecting seniors to the services and providers that can help preserve quality of life, health and safety at home. egis staff are established members of The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers |
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| El Castillo Retirement Residence |
| (505) 988-2877 |
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| http://www.elcastilloretirement.com/ |
| As a LifeCare community, El Castillo provides a continuum of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing Care on site. In exchange for an entrance fee and monthly service fees, residents are secure in knowing they may have a permanent home for the rest of their lives.
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| Food for Santa Fe |
| Rev. Wayne Hammer 505-986-6440 |
| Maynard Chapman, 505-424-9414 |
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| patmayret@aol.com |
| www.foodforsantafe.org |
| Food for Santa Fe, Inc., is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to provide supplemental food on a regular basis to families in need of assistance in the greater Santa Fe area.
Our Family Bag Program distributes an average of 1,100 bags of groceries to hungry families each week. Through our Healthy Snacks for Children Program, we provide fresh milk and healthy snacks to more than 400 children each month. We also provide weekend groceries for the City of Santa Fe's Meals on Wheels program.
We especially need volunteers to prepare family grocery bags between 7 and 9 a.m. every Wednesday morning. We also need volunteers to distribute those bags between 7 and 9 a.m. every Thursday morning. Our distribution site is 1222 Siler Road
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| Funeral Consumers Alliance |
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| www.funerals-usa.com/http://www.funerals-usa.com/new-mexico/santa-fe/ |
| A Federation of Nonprofit Funeral Information Societies soley dedicated to protecting the public's right to choose meaningful, dignified and affordable funeral arrangements. Links to on-line newsletters. Discussion of pertinent topics related to burial rights, disposition of one's body and the funeral industry.
Offers funeral planning advice for a family’s executor in making many critical decisions. Features comparative pricing models for interment services in New Mexico. |
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| Gerard's House |
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| Program Director, Katrina Koehler |
| 505-424-1800 |
| FAX: 505-424-7547 |
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| info@gerardshouse.org |
| Gerard's House.org |
| Gerard's House supports children and youth, ages 3-20, who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives.
We provide weekly peer support groups, where children can share their feelings and experiences in an atmosphere of respect and trust. Parents and caregivers are offered a support group at the same time their children are meeting.
All our services are confidential and most are free of charge
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| Geratric Care Management, LLC |
| Marty Brown |
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| Toll Free (866) 997-3009 |
| (505) 897-3009 |
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| geriatriccaremgt@aol.com |
| GCM |
| Geriatric Care Management, LLC (GCM, LLC) located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is an agency comprised of a team of professionals who specialize in assisting older people and their families with long term care arrangements. Working with family members or directly with the elderly client, our geriatric care managers conduct a comprehensive assessment to determine the options that best fit the individual.
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| Golden Willow Retreat |
| Rev. Ted Wiard |
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| (505) 776-2024 |
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| gwr@newmex.com |
| http://www.goldenwillowretreat.org/ |
| We are a recovery sanctuary for grief and loss located outside of Taos, New Mexico, at the foot of the beautiful Sangre de Christo mountains. Golden Willow offers support to individuals, families and communities healing and recovering from grief and loss.
Our mission is to provide a safe and compassionate sanctuary to heal, renew, and educate individuals experiencing grief due to personal losses including death, divorce, health issues, addiction, recovery and many other transitions of life. We at Golden Willow Retreat, honor a path of spiritual growth that supports our clients, while serving to guide in the recovery and continuing care process |
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| Guardian Angels, LLC |
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| (505) 995-8333 |
| After Hours Emergencies: (505) 216-9724 |
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| info@guardianangelsllc.com |
| Guardian Angels |
| Committed to providing compassionate support and advocacy for our clients while preserving their safety, comfort, human dignity and civil rights. |
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| Harp to Heart |
| Ruth Singer |
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| 505-984-9804 |
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| ruthsinger@hotmail.com |
| Harp to Heart |
| Harp to Heart provides music from "cradle to grave", to support all of life's transitions, from birth to death. -- whether it's music for the birthing room, support for the laboring mom, lullabies to welcome the new baby, comfort for those in pain, in hospitals, nursing home, and hospice, or to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, brunches, dinners,or for the miracle of just plain being alive and breathing, .
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| Heritage Home Healthcare |
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| 505-983-6700 |
| 888-237-8176 |
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| www.heritagehomehealthcare.com |
| Heritage Home Healthcare was founded to provide full service and high quality health care to patients and clients in their homes. We provide a coordinated system of comprehensive, multidisciplinary health care services in a patient's environment to promote, maintain and/or restore health, and minimize the effects of illness and disability on a per visit or continual care basis. |
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| Home Instead Senior Care |
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| 505) 471-2777 |
| Fax: (505) 471-7773 |
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| www.homeinstead.com |
| The Home Instead Senior Care family network of locally owned franchise offices was developed with a passionate desire to be your trusted home health care agency to help your family keep your aging mother, father, grandparents or friends in their home as they grow older |
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| Hospice Center (PMS The Hospice Center) |
| Owen Kunkle, Grief Counselor |
| Neena Paul, Grief Counselor |
| 505-988-2211 |
| Ellen Swicegood, Administrator |
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| pmsnet.org |
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The Hospice Center is the oldest and only nonprofit hospice in Santa Fe. Bereavement counseling is provided on a donation basis to all members of the community, regardless of whether or not their loved one was on hospice services here in Santa Fe.
Groups are held on Wednesdays at 4:00PM for the loss of a spouse/partner and at 6:00PM for the loss of a parent or other loved one. |
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| Indian Health Service |
| (505) 988-9821 |
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| www/ihs.gov |
| The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized tribes grew out of the special government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes.
The Santa Fe Service Unit facilities consist of the Santa Fe Indian Hospital and health clinics located in Santa Clara, Santo Domingo, San Felipe and Cochiti Pueblos. The Dulce Health Center and Taos/Picuris Health Center recently became their own Service Unit.
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| Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary Elder Care |
| Ulla Pedersen, Director |
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| 505-471-5366 |
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| webmaster@KindredSpiritsNM.org |
| Kindred Spirits |
| Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary (KSAS) is dedicated to providing lifelong care and hospice for older, unwanted dogs, horses and poultry in a peaceful and serene sanctuary setting. KSAS focuses on the beauty of animals as teachers of unconditional love, regardless of age or infirmities. Sanctuary education programs offer an opportunity for better understanding and acceptance of our own human aging process, as well as the processes of aging in our animal companions. KSAS feels privileged to offer this love and care to the most vulnerable members of our community.
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| Kingston Residence of Santa Fe |
| (505) 471-2400 |
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| www.kingstonhealthcare.com |
| A full service retirement community, Kingston Residence of Santa Fe encourages your continued independence in a beautiful, stimulating and secure environment. At Kingston You Can Visit With Friends or Enjoy the Privacy of Your Own Home. Upon Entering Kingston Residence of Santa Fe, You will notice an inviting atmosphere and a caring staff, but Kingston Residence is more than a full service, retirement community, it is a philosophy... a way of life.
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| Kitchen Angels |
| Tony L. McCarty, Executive Director |
| Teresa Norton, Director of Food Services |
| 505-471-7780 |
| FAX 505-471-9362 |
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| sfangels@qwest.net. |
| www.KitchenAngels.org |
| Kitchen Angels is dedicated to providing free, nutritious meals to our homebound neighbors facing life-challenging conditions. Our mission is accomplished through the talented efforts of 227 volunteers each week who donate 19,239 hours of service annually. |
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| Medicaid New Mexico |
| New Mexico Human Services Dept |
| Carolyn Ingram, Director |
| 1-888-997-2583 |
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| www.hsd.state.nm.us/ |
| Medical Assistance Division (MAD) manages the New Mexico Medicaid program. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that pays for health care to New Mexicans who are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
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| New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Service Department |
| The Resource Center (statewide call center) |
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| 1-800-432-2080 |
| 1-800-432-2080 |
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| www.nmaging.state.nm.us |
| One stop, single point of entry for community services to the elderly and disabled services network. Access to information on Medicare & Medicaid. |
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| New Mexico Senior Housing and Care (New Lifestyles) |
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| http://www.newlifestyles.com/resources/state_licensing/NM.aspx |
| New LifeStyles will be "The Source for Seniors", providing comprehensive, quality information on senior residences and care options. This information will be available, free to all that need it. We will lead the market by maximizing quality and advertising exposure for our partners.
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| NM Department of Insurance |
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| 1-800-947-4722 |
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| www.nmprc.state.nm.us |
| Medigap insurance, HMO's, Long term care insurance, COBRAm CHIP (health insurance pool), retiree benefits, coordination of benefits (which insurance company pays first)www.nmprc.state.nm.us. Retiree Health Care Authority Provides group health insurance to eligible retirees of certain public service employers in New Mexico , |
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| Odyssey Hospice |
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| 505-988-5331 |
| (877) 637-9432 |
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| www.odsyhealth.com |
| Odyssey HealthCare is the embodiment of the hospice concept, providing compassionate care and comfort to people experiencing the final phase of life's journey. Our care is delivered by a team of professionals, enables our patients to live each day to the fullest, while sharing the time that remains in the supportive circles of family and friends. Odyssey is committed to provided comprehensive palliative care, which is oriented to comfort measures and the mnagement of pain and discomforting symptoms. Odyssey Hospice participates in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and accepts this benefit as payment for service. This is inclusive of all professional visits and services, drugs, equipment and supplies related to the patient's terminal illness and included in the hospice plan of care. |
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| Palliative Care of Santa Fe |
| Susan Rush |
| HelpLine: 800.658.8898 |
| 847-375-4712 |
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| susrush@aol.com |
| www.caringinfo.org. |
| Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is a national consumer and community engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life, supported by a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Provides free resources and information to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis.
Brings together community, state and national partners working to improve end-of-life care through a national campaign called It's About How You LIVE.
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| PMS Home Care |
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| (Toll Free): 1/800.477.7633 |
| By Fax: 505.986.8299 |
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| PMS provides a wide variety of health, education, and human services in predominately rural areas. Our clients are from widely diverse cultures, including Native American and Hispanic. PMS serves all people in need, regardless of race, creed, ethnic origin, or ability to pay. Many of our programs are located in federally designated "Health Professional Shortage Areas." Housing, sanitation, roads, and communications are often primitive, and families frequently have income levels well below the poverty level. |
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| PMS The Hospice Center |
| Owen Kunkle |
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| 1-505-988-2211 |
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| Santa Fe Community Organizations |
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| http://newmexico.hometownlocator.com/nm/santa-fe/santa-fe.cfm |
| One stop website for a list of Community Organizations in Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
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| Senior Housing (Comprehensive Directory) |
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| http://www.newlifestyles.com/search/category_search.aspx# |
| A comprehensive directory can help you find the right Assisted Living Community, Nursing Home, Retirement Community, Alzheimer's Care Facility, Independent Living Community or Home Care Service. Simply search our Free Directory and Request Information from a Community or Home Care Service |
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| Sierra Vista Alzheimer's Care Center |
| Velma Arellano |
| Ruth Dennis |
| 505-986-9696 |
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| sierravista@vistaliving.com |
| www.vistaliving.com |
| Dementia & Alzheimer's Specialty Program . We have a beautiful and safe home environment. High Staff Retention Rate- 3 delicious home cooked meals and snacks throughout the day. Assistance with medications by licensed nurses. 24 hour personal care. Peace of mind- Comfort- Companionship- Dignity
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| Social Security Administration |
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| 1-800-808-07772 |
| 1-800-772-1213 |
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| www.ssa.gov |
| Information on retirement benefits, disability, survivor's benefits, family benefits and supplemental social security. Also information on burial arrangments. |
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| Southwestern College Grief Counseling Program |
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| 505-471-5756 Extension 28 |
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| janet@swc.edu |
| Southwestern College |
| Master's Degree in counseling with an emphasis in grief and loss; also death education and grief counseling. |
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| St Elizabeth Shelter |
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| 505-982-6611 |
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| director@steshelter.org |
| www.steshelter.org |
| Emergency shelter includes medical and mental health referrals, housing placement and rental assistance. |
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| State of Mexico Legal Services |
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| State of New Mexico Legal Services |
| On Line advance care directive forms |
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| State Ombudsman |
| Faith Jennings, Santa Fe Regional Coordinator |
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| 505-476-4761 |
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| faith.jennings@state.nm.us |
| ://www.ltcombudsman.org/static_pages/memex/NewMexico.cfm |
| The National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center provides support, technical assistance, and training to the 53 State Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs and their statewide networks of almost 600 regional (local) programs. The Center's objectives are to enhance the skills, knowledge, and management capacity of the State programs to enable them to handle residents' complaints and represent resident interests (individual and systemic advocacy). Funded by the Administration on Aging (AoA), the Center is operated by the National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR), in cooperation with the National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA).
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| The Hospice Center |
| Ellen Swicegood, Administrator |
| Marjorie Brooks, Clinical Svcs Administrator |
| 505-988-2211 |
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| The Hospice Center is the oldest and only non-profit hospice in Santa Fe. Our mission is to support patients to live their lives richly, deeply and with dignity when curative treatment is no longer possible or desired. We provide quality care and compassionate service to individuals at the end of life both in their homes and in nursing homes. We also provide support for their caregivers, families and loved ones. Our team consists of physicians, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors and trained volunteers. Bereavement counseling is provided free of charge to all members of the community. |
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| The Living Bank |
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| 1-800-528-2971 |
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| Organ bank, anatomical gift information. |
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| Veteran's Hospital (Albuquerque) |
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| 505-256-2741 |
| 505-766-3361 |
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| Veteran must have honorable and general service discharge; have service-connected disability or be a low income veteran with honorable discharge to receive services. |
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| Visiting Angels |
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| 505-992-0822 |
| 1-800-365-4189 |
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| www.visitingangels.com |
| Visiting Angels is the family alternative to assisted living facilities and
nursing homes. Our caring and experienced caregivers provide up to 24
hour carein the comfort of your own home, at affordable rates. Our
services make possible for our clients to remain in their home instead of
being placed in a nursing home or institutional facility.
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| Word Out |
| Dr Janet Schreiber |
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| 505-471-5756 Extension 28 |
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| word_out@swc.edu |
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| Non profit organization designed to address the needs of lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender seniors in the Santa Fe area, Website includes a resource directory and chat room |
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