The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging has a broad range of support services for family caregivers, including Caregiver Support Coordination, Respite Care, Caregiver Information Services, and Caregiver Counseling.
- Either the caregiver or care receiver must live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell or Wise County;
- The caregiver must be:
- caring for someone who is at least 60 years of age;
- caring for someone who has Alzheimer's or a related dementia:
- be at least 55 years of age and have primary custody of a grandchild who is under the age of 18; or
- be at least 55 years of age and care for a relative who has severe disabilities
- not paid for his/her services
Some programs, such as Caregiver Support Coordination, have additional eligibility criteria.
Learn more: https://www.nctcog.org/aging-services/caregivers
The 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) in Texas provide services to help people age 60 and older. Their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services. Services vary by community but may include:
- Information, referral, and assistance
- Benefits counseling and legal assistance
- Care coordination
- Caregiver support services
- In-home support services
- Legal awareness
- Nutrition services
- Ombudsman Program
Services are targeted to those with the greatest economic and social needs. Particular attention is paid to people with low-incomes, older people who belong to minority groups, and older people residing in rural areas. In addition, family members and other caregivers may receive information and services on behalf of the older person for whom they are providing care.
Use the Eldercare Locator to find an AAA near you: https://eldercare.acl.gov/
Community Council of Greater Dallas/Dallas Area Agency on Aging provides services for people age 60+ and their family or informal caregivers who live in Dallas county.
Learn more: https://www.ccadvance.org/older-adults
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults age 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties.
It's mission is to create and maintain a coordinated network of health and social services for older adults and family caregivers. They provide services and resources that help older adults maximize their quality of life and live as independently as possible. By providing information, education, and direct services, we help individuals meet basic needs and make informed decisions.
LEARN MORE: https://www.nctcog.org/aging-services
The Tarrant County area agency on aging provides services for people age 60+ and their family or informal caregivers living in Forth Worth and other cities in the county.
USAging represents and supports the national network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocates for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs that help older adults and people with disabilities live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities.
Visit: https://www.usaging.org/