|
A Matter of Balance:
Managing Concerns About Falls is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have this concern.
Read More
The Caregiver Support Program
Families, not social service agencies or government programs, are the foundation of care for older adults in the United States. The Caregiver Support Program is designed to support family members who are caring for adults 60 years of age or older, grandparents raising grandchildren or other relatives under age 18, and caregivers 60 or older who provide care to persons with developmental disabilities.
The support services we offer to caregivers are:
- Information about resources
- Education, training and support groups
- Care coordination
- Assistance in accessing services.
In addition, in-home support services for eligible care receivers are available on a short-term limited basis. Care coordinators evaluate the needs of care receivers and caregivers for assistance.
Read More
Care Coordination
Care Coordination is part of the community-based care system. The Care Coordinator assesses a person's needs and resources, linking clients to a full range of in-home services, such as homemaker, personal assistance, and emergency response on a temporary, short-term basis. Contact a Care Coordinator for information on eligibility.
Read More
Area Resources through Information Referral & Assistance (IR&A)
The goal of the IR&A Program is to help our clients preserve their independence. For many callers, this is the first step to making informed decisions about the programs and services that fit their needs. The IR&A Specialist gives thorough and unbiased information about community-wide resources and assists in determining the right avenues to explore.
512-916-6062, Toll Free 1-888-622-9111 ext 0, or aaacap@capcog.org
Eldercare Locator: Directory to Area Agencies on Aging nationwide: www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Home.aspx
Texas Low Income Housing Counselor www.texashousingcounselor.org
Read More
Benefits Counseling
The maze of government benefit programs can be difficult to navigate but it is the key to older adults receiving the benefits to which they are entitled. The Staff Benefits Counselor answers questions and eases the application process for programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and Supplement Insurance through telephone conversations or home visits.
Benefits Checkup: Check your eligibility for assistance programs and Medicare Prescription plans at www.benefitscheckup.org/
Read More
Ombudsman Program
The Ombudsman Program provides advocates and friendly allies for seniors living in nursing or assisted living facilities. Specially trained and certified, the Ombudsman staff develops positive relationships with residents and facility staff to make sure that issues can be resolved in a positive manner.
Find and compare Long-term Care Facilities through the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Compare Nursing Homes in your area through the Medicare Web site.
Read More
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Ombudsmen complete a course of state-sponsored training and usually work with one specific facility to contribute to the best possible quality of life for facility residents. Complete training and support are provided through the Area Agency on Aging as a foundation for a successful and rewarding volunteer experience.
Volunteer Benefits Counselors complete twenty-five hours of training and use their knowledge to assist older adults in accessing benefits by being available at senior centers, nutrition sites, or wherever a need is identified.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 512-916-6062 or Toll Free 1-888-622-9111.
Read More
|
METROACCESS PROPOSED POLICY CHANGES
The Capital Metro Board of Directors is considering changes to
MetroAccess policies and amendments to Capital Metro's Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Plan.
Click here
FALLS PREVENTION INFORMATION
Click here
The Greater Austin Initiative on Depression in Older Adults
August 2008 Report
Convened by KLRU-TV, Austin PBS in partnership with
The Area Agency on Aging-Capital Area
and 10 Community Organizations
Click here to view
LATEST CONSUMER ALERTS from Attorney General Greg Abbott and others
Updated Egg Recall FACT SHEET: (8/28/10)
CLICK HERE
Egg Recall expanded list... (8/28/10)
CLICK HERE
Additional Consumer Alerts
CLICK HERE
The Top 10 Health Care Mistakes Made By the Elderly CLICK HERE
Community Assistance in preparing and
submitting application materials for state benefits CLICK HERE
HOW to OBTAIN your ANNUAL FREE CREDIT REPORT
|
Alpha
