Resources and Information

AACOG
Alamo Area Council of Government

AARP
Providing information and resources; advocating on legislative, consumer, and legal issues; and offering a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for their members…also a great source of statistical data and trends about the aging population in the U.S.

AssistGuide, Inc.
A guide to accommodations, products, and services related to retirement living, long-term care, and chronic health issues.

CAARCH
Sister chapter in Austin.

Caregivers Guide
Easily search for long-term care, home care, adult day care, and alternative facilities.

DADS
Department of Aging and Disability Services - State and Federal human services programs that are designed to benefit three major client groups: low-income families and children, victims of domestic abuse, and people who are elderly or have disabilities.

Family Elder Care
Non-profit, United Way Agency serving older adults and those with disabilities.

Healthfinder
A U.S. government sponsored guide to reliable health information.

Medicare
Official U.S. government site providing access to information
about Medicare , Medicare health plans, contact information and publications. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to speak to a Medicare Customer Representative.

Medicaid
A program that pays for medical assistance for certain individuals and families with low incomes and resources.

Social Security Administration
The official site of the Social Security Administration

Texas Department on Aging
Information and resources for older Texans and their families.

The Legal Hotline for Older Texans
A project of the Texas Legal Services Center.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging
Comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.