4 Killer Resources for Caregivers in Austin
With approximately 52 million Americans serving as caregivers today, the need for fast, useful information has never been greater. While there are plenty of elder care resources in Austin I’ve listed a few that are particularly helpful.
My list consists of government, non-profit and for-profit agencies that I have found and used myself over the years.
Area Agency on Aging, also known as the AAA, is a program of the Administration on Aging. They have a program for families called The National Family Caregiver Support Program. Within it they provide resources, location services, caregiver training, and short term respite. They are a wonderful resource for caregivers and very helpful.
Austin Groups for the Elderly, better known as AGE, is a non-profit which provides several different aging resources including an adult day care in Austin and Round Rock, a caregiver resource center, SeniorNet computer Learning center, and a lending closet for medical equipment.
On the Record, owned by Amy Praskac, helps families organize vital records. An important part of caregiving is having records at your finger tips for emergencies and major life events.
Faith in Action Caregivers, of which there are over 8 in and around Austin, is a coalition of congregations with the purpose of providing support services to adults 60 years of age and older. The volunteer services include personalized transportation, errands, friendly visiting in the home or by phone, and minor home repairs.
Posted on 12/12/2011, by Samantha Young to Elder care, Love and Family, Services, Best Practices
Comments on this post:
Amy Praskac says:
Samantha,
I’m honored to be included on your list of resources for Austin caregivers.
Thanks for letting people know how important it is to have your records organized to be prepared for emergencies and major life events.
Best,
Amy Praskac
Posted on Dec 13, 2011