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- How Adult Day Health Care Benefits Caregivers April 12, 2023We help caregivers provide structure to their days and weeks as well, leading to more fun for both the older adult and the family.ageofcentraltx
- Visiting Aging Parents During the Holidays December 13, 2022This time of year offers an opportunity to assess how our aging loved ones are doing in their homes, and offer help or assistance if needed.ageofcentraltx
- September is National Falls Prevention Month August 29, 2022According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls every year, and falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for American older adults. And the financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as the population ages and may reach more than $101 billion by […]ageofcentraltx
- Accessing Texas Area Libraries August 2, 2022For many caregivers and older adults, their local library can be a great source of knowledge, entertainment, and escape. But sometimes, the local library is simply too limited in its selection or services. Family caregiver David Coco has shared a list of area libraries that can be accessed by anyone, including ones that don’t require […]ageofcentraltx
- AGE of Central Texas Breaks Ground on New South Center June 29, 2022AGE of Central Texas broke ground on a facility in South Austin on Tuesday, June 7th, that will provide programming and support for older adults and family caregivers, including a state-of-the-art, non-residential adult day health center for older adults living with memory loss or dementia.ageofcentraltx
- Impact of the Pandemic on Caregiver Families June 8, 2022By Caleb Masuaku, AGE of Central Texas Almost 3 years ago, the conoravirus pandemic disrupted the livelihood of every single American. Millions of people lost their jobs, principally women. According to The Wall Street Journal, labor force participation rate for men is down 1% and down 2.5% for women since February 2020. Men between […]ageofcentraltx
- May Is National “Older Americans Month” May 2, 2022Every May, the Administration on Aging—part of the Administration for Community Living—leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. For 2022, the theme will be “Age My Way,” to encourage and celebrate the countless contributions that older adults make to our communities. Older adults’ time, experience, and talents benefit family, peers, and neighbors every day. […]ageofcentraltx
- It’s Time to THRIVE! March 30, 2022Lauren DuerksenProgram Director, AGE Thrive Social & Wellness Center Universally, the COVID pandemic changed a lot in our worlds. Most of us were isolated from family and friends; we avoided hugs and handshakes and social gatherings; some of us started (and continue) to work from home, juggling the work that pays the bills with […]ageofcentraltx
- What Happens When Your Care Recipient Has a Serious Illness? February 13, 2019By Faith Unger, M.Ed. CaregiverU Program Director What happens to the caregiver role when the care recipient has a serious illness? Well, for starters there are a myriad of decisions to make, starting with the decision to take the person to an emergency room at the medical center, and that’s quickly followed up by making the […]ageofcentraltx
- Untitled September 4, 2018How Caregivers Can Continue to Learn By Faith Unger, M.Ed., Program Director of CaregiverU September is traditionally thought of as the back to school month. Just saying that phrase, “back to school,” evokes a ton of special memories—new clothes, new school supplies, and new things to learn. What if caregivers could begin a new school […]ageofcentraltx