Our Information and Referral  Coordinator can help determine what services and resources we can provide that will help you live safely and comfortably. Call Jan Andersen at (830) 792-4044, ext. 225 to learn more.

Some of the help we can provide includes:

Emergency Response Systems – We use the PAL personal monitoring system, which can be installed in a standard phone jack. A personal help button is worn either around your neck or on your wrist. If assistance is needed - any time, day or night, - a simple push of the button will connect you to the PAL Operator. The operator will summon appropriate help, based on your pre-determined preferences.

Medical Equipment Lending – Donated medical equipment, such as walkers, canes, bedside commodes, transfer benches, toilet risers, wheelchairs, etc. are loaned out on an ‘as needed’ basis.

Reassurance Calls – If you live alone and just want to 'check in' with someone on a daily basis, get on our Reassurance Call list.  After registering for this free service, our Reception Desk Volunteers will look forward to your morning call.  If we don't hear from you, we'll contact the person you have designated to go and check on you. 

911 Cell Phones – We have free cell phones that can be used to dial 911 in the event of an emergency, even if you don't have a cell phone account.  We also accept used cell phones that are no longer needed.  If you need a cell phone to call 911, make an appointment through our Information and Referral Coordinator, Jan Andersen, at 792-4044, ext. 225.

ARE YOU A CAREGIVER TO A LOVED ONE?

Caregiving is a loving gesture coupled with an awesome responsibility! We’re here to help – both you and the loved one you care about!

TAKE FIVE CLUB
Is your loved one mobile and in need of some socializing with their own age group?  Is your loved one challenged by early dementia, Parkinson’s, or other problems that makes it impossible for them to be on their own? He or she might enjoy our TAKE FIVE CLUB! Just drop your loved one off at our center in the morning where they'll enjoy fun, supervised activities and a nutritious, hot lunch.  You can pick them up in the afternoon, around 2:00pm. While they’re enjoying themselves in safety at our center, YOU will have 4 to 5 hours of free time!

Cost for the Take Five Club is $35 per day.  Check out our FREE DVD to see how much fun our Take Five Club members have!  Call Mary Amburn at 830-792-4044, ext. 230, or Jan Andersen at ext. 225.

CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

We have an extensive lending library of books, videos and pamphlets in the lobby of our Independent Living department that is available at no charge for family caregivers. Materials can be checked-out during normal business hours - Monday through Friday from 8:00am to Noon, 1pm to 5pm.  Come and browse - you're sure to find something helpful! 

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

The Dietert Center is the home of some active Caregiver Support Groups, which are free and open to any caregiver.  Join a group on:

     -  First Thursdays of the month at Noon - 2nd Floor Conference Room.  Bring a sack lunch and join other family caregivers.  We're grateful to the social workers from Heart Choices Elder Care who facilitate this support group.

    -   Second and Fourth Mondays of the month - 1:00 to 2:00pm - Take Five Club Room #2.  This group is facilitated by Jan Andersen, Dietert's Information and Referral Specialist, and is scheduled so family caregivers of Take Five Club participants can get together - but all are invited to participate.