- Conversations with Caregivers - information and slide show
- To obtain a FREE copy of The Book of Alzheimer’s for African American Churches, click here
- Click here or on the logo to hear a sound clip about the Harris County Area Agency on Aging
- Aging Agenda for Houston-Harris County - Moving Toward an Elder Friendly Future
- HDHHS, Area Agency on Aging set service expo targeting grandparents, caregivers
The
Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is part of a nationwide
network coordinating supportive services for the elderly as
mandated by the Older Americans Act of 1965 and its 
subsequent amendments. The AAA plans and
contracts for services for senior citizens throughout Harris County. With the Area Agency on Aging acting as an
advocate, awareness of the needs of the elderly increases through
services that assist the elderly and their families with options
that promote independence, well-being and dignity. The AAA's programs
are tailored to meet the social, nutritional, educational and
logistical needs of all Harris County residents age 60 and above.
Nutrition services include the home-delivered meal program for
the homebound elderly and the congregate meal program at 48
senior centers in Harris County. Other services include respite
care and homemaker services, care-giver training and other supportive services.
The AAA is funded in part by the Texas Department on Aging and Disability Service.The Houston/Galveston AAA serves Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton counties.
Senior Alerts
The Attorney General's Web site, www.oag.state.tx.us has a Senior Alert interactive page where citizens can report scams that have happened to them or to others. This will enable the Attorney General's office, in turn, to issue Senior Alerts informing other senior Texans of such scams. It will also allow the Attorney General's Office to take swifter action against the perpetrators of scams.
For additional information on aging services outside Harris County, click here for the Eldercare Locator.
For
more information, click on one of the boxes below or call the
Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 713-794-9001. If outside
Harris County, call toll free at
1-800-213-8471.
| Attention! Are you a Medicare beneficiary? Do you need help paying Medicare costs or medications? There are programs that can help you save money. Certified Benefits Counselors with the Area Agency on Aging of Harris County can help you identify and apply for assistance. If you are 60 years or older and reside in Harris County, the Area Agency on Aging of Harris County can assist you with other resources. For more detailed information contact us at: 713-794-9001 or 800-213-8471. |
To send
e-mail to the Harris County Area Agency on Aging, click here.
