Additional Resources
Community resources
Is your community a good place for long-term living?
Aging Texas Well (ATW)
Texas communities need to prepare for the changes a rapidly growing older population will bring. Recognizing this, Gov. Rick Perry has encouraged state government and Texas communities to plan and prepare for an aging society. The ATW program helps ensure that Texans prepare individually for aging in all aspects of life and that state and local laws, policies, and services support aging well throughout the lifespan.
www.agingtexaswell.org
512-438-5471
Housing
As you age, you will need affordable housing, that is adaptable to you changing needs.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
TDHCA can help you find information about affordable housing programs in your community.
www.tdhca.state.tx.us
512-475-3800
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
Offers assistance with local resources and programs to help maintain and adapt your home to meet your changing needs.
www.homemods.org
www.stopfalls.org
213-740-1364
Caregiving
Need assistance caring for yourself or for someone else?
Administration on Aging
A comprehensive overview of a variety of topics, programs, and services related to aging. Includes assistance for older individuals and caregivers.
www.aoa.gov
214-767-2971
Family Caregiver Alliance
Addresses the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home.
www.caregiver.org
800-445-8106
Volunteerism
Community involvement improves your health.
One Star Foundation
Promotes service and volunteerism, forges effective public and private partnerships, and works to increase the performance of nonprofit organizations.
www.onestarfoundation.org
512-473-2140
Texas Ombudsman Program
Tough Enough to Care
This program provides you with opportunities to help individual residents of nursing homes with day-to-day problems.
www.toughenoughtocare.org
1-800-252-2412
DADS Silver Lining
This brings social connections to people living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and state schools/centers through friendly volunteer visits.
www.silverliningatdads.org
800-889-8595
Updated: June 17, 2008