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Senior care across the Austin metro

We cover nine cities in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, plus neighborhoods within Austin itself.

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Austin Senior Advisor covers nine cities across Travis, Williamson and Hays counties: Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Lakeway, Kyle and San Marcos.

HomeSenior care across the Austin metro

The Austin metro spans three counties and roughly 305,000 people over 65. Where a family looks usually comes down to two things: where the adult child who will visit most lives, and which county the parent's benefits are administered in.

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Austin Senior Advisor covers nine cities across Travis, Williamson and Hays counties: Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Lakeway, Kyle and San Marcos, plus neighborhoods within Austin.

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Questions Austin families ask

What is the Area Agency on Aging for Austin?

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, a division of CAPCOG. Call 512-916-6062 or 888-622-9111, or visit 6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin. It serves ten counties including Travis, Williamson, and Hays, offering benefits counseling, care coordination, meals, and the ombudsman program.

Who do I call first when a parent in Austin suddenly needs care?

Start with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area at 855-937-2372, weekdays 8 to 5. It's the front door for Texas long-term services and supports across Travis, Williamson, Hays, and seven other counties. Appointments are strongly suggested. You can also dial 2-1-1.

How do I get Meals on Wheels in Austin?

Call Meals on Wheels Central Texas at 512-477-2273, weekdays 8 to 5. Eligibility requires being primarily homebound, unable to easily prepare nutritious meals, without consistent daytime help, and able to accept delivery in the Greater Austin area. Enrollment includes case management. Rural counties are served separately.

What free transportation is available for Austin seniors?

Several options. Senior Access, formerly Drive a Senior, provides free volunteer-driver rides. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Senior Transportation Program serves residents 60 and older inside city limits. CapMetro Access offers ADA paratransit, and CapMetro gives a half-price Reduced Fare ID at 65.

Is there free help for dementia caregivers in Austin?

Yes. AGE of Central Texas at 512-451-4611 offers a free early-stage memory loss program, caregiver support groups, and CaregiverU evidence-based courses at no charge. It also lends wheelchairs, walkers, and shower benches free. Adult day health care with dementia-trained staff runs in Austin and Round Rock.

Where can I borrow a wheelchair or walker in Austin for free?

AGE of Central Texas runs a health equipment lending program providing wheelchairs, walkers, shower benches, and other assistive devices at no cost. Call 512-451-4611 or visit 7640 Guadalupe Street, Austin. This is often faster than waiting on Medicare durable medical equipment authorization after a hospital discharge.

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