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Health and Wellness Program: Falls Prevention
The Health and Wellness program provides assistance to older adults in the process of aging healthy through evidence-based programs.
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.
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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.
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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/Index.aspx
Texas Low Income Housing Counselor www.texashousingcounselor.org
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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/
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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 facilities through the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Compare Nursing Homes in your area through the Medicare Web site.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Lifespan Respite Care
Benefits Counselor
Long Term Care Ombudsman
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Attention State of Texas Retirees! Your current retirement coverage may be changing! The ERS Board of Trustees approved the Humana Medicare Advantage Plan CLICK HERE as a new health insurance plan for retirees, survivors, and their dependents who are covered by Medicare. The plan begins January 1, 2012.
For more information contact Employees Retirement System at (866) 399-6908. Information sessions for retirees about the new Humana Plan can be found on the ERS Event Calendar page. CLICK HERE Last day of Coverage Review Period is December 9th. Retirees and their families have until December 9 to learn about Medicare Advantage and take action. You can also sign in to your account for more information. CLICK HERE
Area Agency on Aging SCAM Alert posted 3/8/11
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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
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