Healthy Aging Resources

Texas Round-Up

An initiative of the Texas Governor’s Office, the Texas Round-Up offers the chance to participate with fellow Texans in fun and fitness. The Round-Up encourages and provides resources for you to start or continue a physical activity program.
www.texasroundup.org
512-378-0012

Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

HHSC oversees the state health and human services agencies, the Texas Medicaid Program, and the 2-1-1 system. HHSC can also help you research and apply for services.
www.hhsc.state.tx.us
800-252-8263

Texercise

Texercise, a statewide fitness campaign, provides older Texans and their families with information and opportunities to improve physical activity and nutrition. Texercise offers a variety of activities and resources to help you adopt a healthy lifestyle. Resources include the Texercise Handbook, which provides information on how to improve endurance, balance, strength, flexibility, and nutrition.
www.texercise.com
512-438-4293

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

DADS provides a comprehensive array of aging and disability services, supports, and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities.
www.dads.state.tx.us
800-458-9858

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

DSHS helps Texans access public health services, including medical care, mental health services, and substance abuse services. DSHS promotes and assists in the development of healthy and safe communities.
www.dshs.state.tx.us
888-963-7111

Walk across Texas

Walk Across Texas can help you become physically active through an eight-week program. Through this program, you can walk, swim, dance, or bike the equivalent of 830 miles and track your progress across the state on-line or through a Texas road map.
walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu

Updated: January 29, 2008