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Resources in Addison, Carrollton, Coppell and Farmers Branch
City of Addison
City of Carrollton
City of Carrollton Senior Center
City of Coppell
City of Coppell Senior Center
City of Farmers Branch
City of Farmers Branch Senior Center
Metrocrest Social Services
Additional Resources
Adult Protective Services
Aging Information/Social Services Information
Alzheimer's Association - Dallas Chapter
Aging Information/Social Services Information
Area Agency on Aging of Dallas County
Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas
Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County
Benefits CheckUp
Caregiver Resources
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Elder Options of Texas
Eldercare Locator
Legal Hotline for Older Texans
Medicare Helpline
Medicare Fiscal Intermediary
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Carrier
Nursing Home Ombudsman Program
Social Security Administration
Texas Department of Insurance
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Veterans Administration National Call Center
Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services is responsible for investigating abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities.
To report elderly abuse or neglect, call 1 (800) 252-5400 or use our secure website: https://www.txabusehotline.org
Aging Information/Social Services Information
Collin County I & R
(972) 422-1850
Collin County Committee on Aging
(972) 562-6996
Dallas County Aging Information
(214) 379-4357
Denton County I & R
(940) 566-2688
Denton County Service Program for Aging Needs (SPAN)
(940) 243-8620
Alzheimer's Association - Dallas Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's.
(214) 827-0062
(800) 272-3900
http://www.alz.org
Area Agency on Aging of Dallas County
Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas
http://www.nctcog.org/cs/aging/index.asp
Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County
http://www.unitedwaytarrant.org/home/HowtoGetHelp/Agency.htm
Benefits CheckUp helps thousands of people every day to connect to private or government programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs.
http://www.benefitscheckup.org
If you are a caregiver or know of a caregiver in need of assistance please take advantage of these resources.
http://www.caregiver.com
http://www.caps4caregivers.org/
http://www.familycaregiversonline.com
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. CMS provides information on all topics of interest about Medicare and Medicaid.
(214) 767-6401
http://www.cms.gov
The official Town of Addison website with information about City Government, Resident Services, Business Services, the Addison Airport and upcoming events.
The official City of Carrollton website with information about City Government, Resident Services, Business Services and upcoming events.
http://www.ci.carrollton.tx.us/
City of Carrollton Senior Center
The Center offers a variety of weekly leisure activities and monthly programs for senior adults ages 50+, including senior athletic opportunities, educational classes and seminars, and monthly luncheons.
http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/leisure/parksrec/leisureservices/seniorcenter
The official City of Coppell website with information about City Government, Resident Services, Business Services and upcoming events.
The Coppell Senior Center offers a variety of ongoing activities and special events for those 55 years of age and above. Activities include a seniorcise, tai-chi, exercise classes, arts and crafts, bingo, darts, bridge, and trips in and around the Metroplex area and an occasional out of state trip.
http://www.ci.coppell.tx.us/
After clicking on the link above, you must then click on "Departments and Services" from the left navigation menu. From that point you must click on "Parks and Recreation" and then you should see a link for the Coppell Senior Center.
City of Farmers Branch Home Page
The official City of Farmers Branch website with information about City Government, Resident Services, Business Services and upcoming events.
http://www.farmersbranch.info/
City of Farmers Branch Senior Center
The Farmers Branch Senior Center is a multi-purpose room with hardwood dance floor, computer lab with internet access, and weight room with upper and lower body weight machines as well as cardio equipment. The center also offers over 70 programs geared toward meeting the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of individuals 50 and over.
http://www.farmersbranch.info/ParksRec/Seniorcenter.html
Elder Options of Texas makes it easier and more efficient for you to locate the type of senior housing and elder care information you are seeking for yourself or for a loved one.
http://www.elderoptionsoftexas.com
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services.
1 (800) 677-1116
http://www.eldercare.gov
Legal Hotline for Older Texans
1 (800) 622-2520
• Medicaid-TX Department of Human Services 1 (877) 236-6500
• Referrals for nursing home and community based services http://www.dhs.state.tx.us
For general Medicare information, Medicare D publications and information on health plans.
1 (800) 633-4227
http://www.medicare.gov
Medicare Fiscal Intermediary
• Part B bills and services • Hospital care services • Skilled nursing care • Fraud and abuse
1 (800) 442-2620
http://www.themedicare.com
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Carrier
• Bills for medical equipment • List of approved suppliers of this equipment 1 (800) 442-2620
Metrocrest Social Services began in 1971 with a commitment to caring. The MISSION of Metrocrest Social Services is to provide short-term emergency services to improve life situations of residents in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, and Coppell Texas.
(972) 446-2100
http://www.metrocrestsocialservices.org/
Nursing Home Ombudsman Program
For information on nursing homes and help in solving problems in nursing homes.
• Dallas Co. (The Senior Source) (214) 823-5700
• Denton & Collin Co. (817) 695-9194 • Tarrant Co. (817) 335-5404
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration website provides the following services, among others: enroll for Medicare, change your mailing address, replace a lost or stolen Medicare card.
1 (800) 772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
http://www.dads.state.tx.us
Information on Medicare supplemental policies, companies providing coverage in Texas and rates for coverage.
1 (800) 252-3439
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us
Veterans Administration National Call Center
Providing excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction.
• Dallas County Veterans Service Office (214) 819-1885
• Denton County Veterans Service Office (940) 320-1038
1 (800) 827-1000
http://www.va.gov













