Senior Services of Winston-Salem, NC


Documents Help Line has prepared a number of fact sheets that may provide the answers to any number of questions that you have. The titles of these documents are listed below. Some you can access and print after clicking on the link. For the other titles, just call Help Line at 336-724-2040 and request copies, or e-mail your request to Help Line. Alzheimer's and Dementia-Related Issues Assisting the Alzheimer’s Sufferer with Daily Activities Communicating with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia Victim Different Types of Dementia How to Talk to Your Loved One About Attending Adult Day Care Safe Return Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease The PERSON with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementia Understanding the Behaviors of People with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia Caregiver Issues A Caregiver’s Bill of Rights Caregiver Depression Caregiver Handbook: Caring for Someone You Love Caregiver Resources Caring for the Caregiver Support Groups End of Life Talking to Your Loved One About End of Life Tasks to Be Performed After the Death of a Loved One Ways to Take Care of Yourself Before and After the Death of a Loved One Health Care Assistance Dental Assistance Durable Medical Equipment Frequently Asked Questions About Older Adults and Oral Health Geriatric Care Managers Geriatric Physicians and Doctor Referral Services Home Care Choosing an In-home Assistance Agency/In-home Assistance List Private Sitter List Home Health Agencies Housing Assisted Living Facilities Continuing Care Retirement Communities Housing Options Independent Living for Seniors: Retirement Communities and Senior Apartments Renter’s Rights Resident’s Rights Skilled Nursing Facilities Subsidized Apartments The Ombudsman Program Legal Issues Checklist of Important Papers Health Care Power of Attorney Identity Theft and Scams Against the Elderly Incompetency Procedures Involuntary Commitment in Forsyth County Legal Assistance Legal Matters – Preparing for the Future Living Will Property Tax Exemption for Seniors Tax Assistance for Seniors (seasonal) Medicaid List of Medicaid Dentists in Forsyth County Medicaid for the Elderly or Disabled Medicaid in Long-Term Care Facilities Medicare List of Private Insurance Companies (licensed in NC) Road to Medicare Save on Prescription Drugs SHIIP Brochure SHIIP Combo Form Social Security Low-Income Subsidy Application Tips for Choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan What Are Medicare Advantage Plans? Miscellaneous Community Resources (explanation of what is available) Education, Exercise and Recreation Opportunities Emergency Medical Response Systems Emergency Preparedness Financial, Food and Utility Assistance Programs Household and Furniture Assistance Nutritional Supplements Older Adults and Driving Resources for Incontinence Supplies (for individuals not on Medicaid) Stay Cool Transportation Services Winter Safety Tips: Preparing for Storms and Possible Power Outages Senior Services About Our Services (brief overview of each program) Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center Help Line Home Care Program Living-at-Home Program (Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults) Meals-on-Wheels Program Senior Lunch Program