Caregiver Support

The Caregiver Support Program offers support and respite for families and friends who are caring for older adults(over 60). One call to the Area Agency on Aging provides access to specialized professionals who have been caring for families within the Capital area since 1981. Find the help you may need today!

   Caregiver Support Eligibility

You may be able to receive respite through the Caregiver Support Program if you a resident of a CAPCOG County and are:

The primary caregiver for an adult 60 years of age or older
The primary caregiver for an individual of any age with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or a disease-related dementia
The non-parental caregiver, age 55 or older, for an adult with severe disabilities
If you are a grandparent or other non-parent relative 55 years of age or older with formal or informal custody of a relative child or children age 18 years or       younger, we may be able to provide assistance 

   Caregiver Support Services

Full assessment of the caregiving situation
Information about services and support to meet caregiving needs
Assistance in making a long-range caregiving plan
Arrangement of services to support the caregiver which may include:

       Respite Care - provision for a brief rest or relief from caregiving responsibilities
       Emergency Response System
       Adaptive equipment for personal safety (not covered by another source)

Important Note: All services are short-term, temporary and are provided at no charge. Contributions toward the cost of the services are encouraged and welcomed!

For Intake or Questions:

John Granado

  Intake Specialist
  Austin Local: 512.916.6067
  Toll Free: 888.622.9111 Ext. 6067

Staff Contacts

Melissa Crawford
Minerva Croston
Amy Flanigan
Cynthia Hernandez
Gloria Zaldivar 

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