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Advance Directives: Living Will »
You can download this pdf file to prepare a Directive to Physicians, also known as a Living Will. The file includes information about what is required to complete this form.
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AGING: Alamo Council of Governments »
The "Senior Resource Directory" includes extensive listings of help for elderly patients, including financial assistance, assisted living/nursing homes, national organizations, senior centers, nutrition assistance, support groups, transportation, vision loss and more.
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Cholesterol: What are my goals? The NCEP Guidelines »
The National Cholesterol Education Project (NCEP) Expert Panel makes recommendations about what levels of cholesterol should lead to treatment, and about what treatments those should be. This takes a little time to go through it if it is new to you, but it may help you understand the whys and the why nots of your treatment.
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HEART: The American Heart Association »
Look under "Healthy Lifestyle" - they have a Health Tool page that lets you evaluate your risk of a heart attack, evaluate your family history, and even record on various down-loadable forms your own health information.
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HELP! Poison »
(210) 764-7661 (San Antonio)
(800) POISON-1 (Texas)
(800) 222-1222 (National)
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HELP! Suicide Prevention
(210) 223-7233 (223-SAFE)
(800) 316-9241
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LEGAL: Advance Directives »
This link will take you to the Texas Medical Association site, where you can download forms and information concerning the Directive to Physicians, also known as Advance Directives.
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LEGAL: Legal Forms Bank »
This site has many forms, including wills and power of attorney forms, but it does charge for downloading the forms.
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MEDICAL ALERT: LifeLine »
Need lifeLine? A personal medical alert system can allow a person with health problems to press a button to get help.
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MEDICAL ALERT: Medic Alert »
Need a Medic Alert Bracelet? You can wear a wrist bracelet with personal medical information with a telephone number noted on it.
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MEDICAL ALERT: Telephone Service
Low income persons are eligible for reduced-rate telephone service from SBC. Call (800) 598-0520
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OSTEOPOROSIS »
Do you take calcium? Do you know what to do to prevent or treat osteoporosis? Read over the National Osteoporosis Foundation information to learn more.
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