Helping older adults and family caregivers THRIVE!

Information and Resource Center

AGE supports older adults and family caregivers through free information and resource navigation, and support groups. In addition, AGE offers educational events for free or at low cost.
Please call us at (512) 600-9275 for assistance and to explore our caregiver resources,
or send us an email at ResourceCenter@AGEofCentralTX.org.
Locations:
Central Austin Location: 3710 Cedar St. Austin, TX 78705
South Austin Location: 9400 Alice Mae Ln. Austin, TX 78748

Information and Resource Navigation

AGE provides one-on-one consultation with expert staff members. Whether you are looking for information, education, ideas, or an understanding ear, we are here to help older adults and family caregivers navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging and caregiving.

Contact us at ResourceCenter@AGEofCentralTX.org and (512) 600-9275 to schedule an appointment.

We Can Help

  • Anyone facing an eldercare crisis who doesn’t know where to turn
  • Adult children living far away from aging parents
  • Adult children living locally but overwhelmed with financial concerns, logistical issues, career burdens, or a hectic lifestyle
  • Families coping with loved ones who have physical disabilities, memory loss or depression
  • People who need assistance to maintain their level of independence
  • Physicians who are concerned about a patient’s ability to transition home after rehabilitation or a hospital stay

Support Groups:

AGE of Central Texas offers support groups for family caregivers.  With the help of a facilitator, participants share their experiences and encourage one another in a supportive space. We welcome both direct and long-distance family caregivers. All groups are offered free of charge.

Registration is required. Please email us to register at ResourceCenter@AGEofCentralTX.org

  • General Caregiving (In Person) Central Austin:
    – 1st Monday of each month from Noon to 1:30 p.m., at the AGE of Central Texas Central Location (3710 Cedar Street, Austin, TX 78705).  Parking is curbside (note the restriction signs on the west side of the building) or in the parking lot behind the building.
  • General Caregiving (Virtual):
    – 2nd Tuesday of each month from Noon to 1:30PM via Zoom.
  • General Caregiving (In Person) South Austin:
    – 4th Thursday of each month from Noon to 1:30PM, at the AGE of Central Texas Central Location (9400 Alice Mae Ln. Austin, TX 78748).  Free parking available in the parking lot.
  • Dementia Caregiving (Virtual):
    – Weekly on Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to Noon via Zoom.
  • Adult Child Caring for Parent (Virtual):
    – Every other Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30PM, via Zoom.
  • Life After Caregiving (Virtual) – for individuals finding purpose after caregiving.
    – 1st Fridays of each month from 11:00AM to Noon via Zoom.
  • Early Stage Memory Loss (Virtual)
    – 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2:00PM-3:00PM via Zoom.
Don’t see a support group for you? Contact us at ResourceCenter@AGEofCentralTX.org and (512) 600-9275 to learn more about other support groups in the community.

    Classes for Caregivers:

    Savvy Caregiver

    Savvy Caregiver

    (offered in-person and virtually)
    Caring for a person with dementia is a role like no other, and that role requires training. Savvy Caregiver classes are led by a pair of trained facilitators to provide proven professional-level training for non-professional, family caregivers.

    The small group discussion classes address the progressive impact of the illness and the skills needed to manage daily caregiver responsibilities with your loved one. The six class sessions will help develop good care management tools through group discussions, skill building, problem solving, assertiveness training, and brainstorming.

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Understand dementia and its effect on behavior
    • Develop strategies to build contented involvement in the care recipient
    • Develop effective strategies for caregiving and decision making
    • Adopt a more strategic outlook on caregiving and work

    Upcoming Classes

    When: Tuesdays March 4th-April 8th @2:00pm-4:00pm

    Where: The Worship Place

    Register: Barry Harding barryharding08@gmail.com

    Educational events:

    AGE of Central Texas provides five free aging and caregiving conferences throughout each calendar year. 

    AGE provides multiple free seminars on aging caregiving related tipics each calendar year. Most are offereed virtually and all are free to attend. 

    AGE of Central Texas is happy to provide subject matter experts to speak on aging and caregiving related topics. Such as, dementia caregiving, memory loss, chronic disease management, community resources and more. If interested in scheduling an AGE presentation, click the button above.

    Request for speakers:

    AGE strives to provide diverse voices and perspective through annual conferences and seminars. Subject matter experts on topics related to aging and caregiving are invited to submit the RFP linked below. An AGE representative will contact submission authors to determine if an AGE event is a good fit.