Helpful Resources

Austin Seniors Network - One-stop living resource for seniors in Austin.

Metropolitan Austin Interactive Network (MAIN) - A non-profit organization whose mission is to establish and operate efficiently a community-access computer network. The purpose of this network is information sharing and communication among the people and governmental, educational, commercial, cultural, religious, and civic organizations, in order to enhance lives and make the best use of community resources.

Texas Work Force - A general organization that provides relevant information about working in Texas.

Joy and Action - Bringing meaning and joy to the lives of residents living in retirement and long-term care facilities via the interactive medium of music and bell ringing.

Austin Parks and Recreation Senior Programs - Austin Parks and Recreation offers a variety of programs and services for people fifty years of age and older. Activities include the opportunity to travel, to pursue old hobbies and to learn new ones, to socialize with friends, to meet new people, to increase knowledge, to become and stay physically fit, to supplement income, to contribute to the community and much more!

Alamo Mobility Austin - Van and automobile conversions to assist people with disabilities. Provides custom solutions that fill mobility needs. Alamo Mobility Austin provides service throughout Central Texas. They are fully insured, approved by all major funding organizations and offer a 100% lifetime guarantee on all products.

Elder Options of Texas
Phone: (512) 246-7977

Family Caregiver Alliance
Phone: (800) 445-8106

Eldercare Locator
Phone: (800) 677-1116

National Alliance for Caregiving
Phone: (301) 718-8444

AARP
Phone: (800) 424-3410

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Phone: (520) 881-8008

Healthessentials, Inc. - (Medical House Calls - Medicare providers)
Phone: (512) 407-8880
email: penny@Build4Business.com

Austin Seniors' Guide
Phone: (512) 257-7607

AARP meeting places
Texas State Office
98 San Jacinto Blvd Suite #750 - Austin, TX, 78701
Phone: (512) 480-9797

Senior Activity Centers

Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
(512) 916-6062

Austin Groups for the Elderly
(512) 451-4611

Family ElderCare
(512) 450-0844

National Family Caregivers Association - a non-profit consumer group dedicated to improving the lives of caregivers
1-800-896-3650

National Association for Home Care
(202) 547-7424

Important Numbers

• AARP- (512) 480-9797
  
• Adult Protective Services- (512) 438-3209
  
• Alzheimer's Association- (512) 241-0420
  
• Area Agency on Aging- (512) 916-6062
  
• Austin Memorial & Burial Information Society- (512) 480-0555
  
• Austin Groups for Elderly- (512) 451-4611
  
• Better Business Bureau- (512) 445-2911
  
• Capital Area Parkinson's Society- (512) 459-9876
  
• Family Eldercare- (512) 450-0844
  
• Gray Panthers- (512) 458-3738
  
• Hospice Austin- (512) 342-4700
  
• Legal Hotline for Older Texans- (512) 477-3950
  
• Meals on Wheels- (512) 476-6325
  
• Medicaid- (512) 438-3280
  
• Medicare- 1-800-422-2620
  
• Senior Transportation Services- (512) 480-3012
  
• Social Security Administration- (512) 916-5404
  
• Texas Department on Aging- (512) 424-6851
  
• Veteran's Administration Outpatient Clinic- (512) 389-1010