Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area supports and advocates for the health, safety, and well-being of older adults. Funded by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, our services are provided without cost to residents throughout the CAPCOG region.
Upcoming Events
New Web Videonovela Series for Spanish-Speaking Diabetes Patients
A new Spanish-language videonovela, Aprende a vivir (Learn to Live), features messages to help diabetes patients compare their treatment options to find a regimen that works best for them. The three-part videonovela series is being distributed via the Internet by the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Aprende a vivir tells the story of Don Felipe, who has type 2 diabetes and is head of the Jiménez family and how he is having a problem learning to manage his disease.
The first episode is now available on AHRQ's Healthcare 411 Web site, http://healthcare411.ahrq.gov/aprendeavivir.aspx; the upcoming two episodes will be posted on the site over the next two weeks.
Benefits Counseling Program
The Benefits Counseling Program allows Benefits Counselors to answer questions about programs such as Medicare, Prescription Drug Plans, Supplement Insurance, Social Security and more. Use our Benefits Counseling page for access to a free Benefits Checkup, and links to more information such as long term care services.
Caregiver Support Program
Are you giving care to a spouse, parent, relative or friend? If caregiving responsibilities are affecting your work, health, social life or family life, the Caregiver Support Program can help. In-home support services for care receivers are available on a short-term, limited basis. Care coordinators evaluate the needs of care receivers and caregivers for assistance.
Care Coordination Program
The Care Coordination Program provides assistance for older adults (60 and over) who have recently been hospitalized or suffered a health care crisis (within thirty days) and who are without the financial resources to pay for the total cost of needed care. The Care Coordinator assesses a person's needs, then links clients to in-home services on a temporary, short-term basis.
Health, Prevention and Wellness
Health, Prevention and Wellness Program provides older adults with the tools to improve and maintain their physical and mental health, reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases, better manage their chronic diseases and to live as independently as possible. In addition, these programs provide information to help reduce the risk of falling as well as provide falls prevention training for instructors.
Information Referral & Assistance (IR&A) - Area Resources
The goal of the IR&A Program is to help our clients maintain 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.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program provides advocacy and friendly support for individuals living in nursing or assisted living facilities. The Ombudsman staff is trained to develop positive relationships with residents and facility staff to ensure 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 website View a map of Nursing Home locations in the Capital Area View a map of Assisted Living Facility locations in the Capital Area
Vounteer Opportunities
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area has a variety of volunteer opportunities through several of its programs: Benefits Counseling; Health, Prevention and Wellness; and Long Term Care Ombudsman.
Resources
Map of Our Service Area - Ten County Capital Region
Map of Nursing Homes in the Capital Area
Map of Assisted Living Facilities in the Capital Area
County Population by Age: Statistical Information from the CAPCOG Information Clearinghouse
Directory of Area Agencies on Aging by County of Residence in Texas
2008-10 Area Planning Document: Aproved by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area: Your local aging resources for the Capital Area
Benefits Checkup: Check your eligibility for assistance programs
Eldercare Locator: Find any Area Agency on Aging in the United States
Medicare: Search for a doctor, compare prescription drug plans and more
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services: Find Services/Long-term Care
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging
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