Austin Caregivers’ Circle meets the fourth Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. virtually. Contact Barbara Wiederaenders at (512) 451-0684 or bwiederaenders#stt.net
Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.in the Parish Activity Center at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Contact Chantelle Morris at chantelle@austin.rr.cm for more information.
AGE of Central Texas resource center can be found at AGEofCentralTexas.org. All caregiver assistance is temporarily conducted via email. A list of Alzheimer’s disease Caregiver Support Groups can be found on their website at ageofcentraltx.org.
Caregiving Café at St. Catherine of Siena
This group meets via ZOOM on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. via ZOOM. The group offers family caregivers opportunity to receive information, resources, support, and solutions. Please RSVP at (523) 301-3560.
Caregivers Online is sponsored by Family Caregivers Alliance.
This email-based discussion group is available 24/7. More information is available on their website at www.caregiver.org/support-group. Share, interact, and learn from each other in a safe, supportive environment. There is no discussion monitor.
St. Albert the Great
Widows and Widowers – contact Shirley Kirk at O512) 339-9094
St. Catherine of Siena
Grief support groups and workshops on grief and loss. Contact Jeanette Britt, Bereavement support, (512) 89q-2428, Jeanette.britt@stcatherine-austin.org
St. Ignatius Martyr, Grief Share
Contact Paul and Lola Duffy at griefshare@st-ignatius.org
St. John Neumann, Men’s Grief Sharing Ministry
Contact Tony Spinelle at (817) 680-3525
ajspinelle@yahoo.com
St. Thomas More
Grief and Loss support group
Contact Jennifer Bibbo, Director of Outreach and Pastoral Care, at bibbo@stmaustin.org or at (512) 258-1161, ext. 256
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center (PAC)
Contact Chantelle Morris at chantelle@austin.rr.com
Need help with transportation in Austin? A list of transportation options and assistance can be found here.
Need information on Senior Living facilities in the Austin area, caring.com is one of many resources that could be helpful https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/texas/austin.
Interested in learning more about assisted living and other types of living arrangements for senior adults, this link may be helpful https://www.senioradvice.com/assisted-living
This free resource provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and care options that are available in Texas, and offers resources for every city and state across the country.
https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniorliving-search/austin_tx/assisted-living_type
Want more information about options for downsizing or moving? Here on tips to help you or a loved one with the process. https://www.seniorhomes.com/senior-downsizing-guide/
For information on medicare plan differences and how to apply:
retireguide.com/medicare/
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AGE Thrive Social and Wellness Center
(512) 458 -6305. 3710 Cedar St., 78705
Medication management and health monitoring from highly skilled full-time nurses
Life affirming activities designed to engage mind and body
Affordable quality care at $70 per day, covered by Medicaid and Veterans’ benefits
All inclusive with personal and medical care, activities, meals and snacks, and transportation options
Assisted living facilities that offer day care:
For information about each day care program, call the facility at the numbers listed.
Barton Hills Assisted Living
(512) 441 – 6000, 1606 Nash Ave., 78704
Offers arts and crafts, board games and puzzles, exercise classes. Movies, etc.
Autumn Leaves of Northwest Austin
1-855-221-7955, 10025 Anderson Mill Rd., 78750
Silverado Onion Creek
1-855-241-4685, 11330 Farrah Ln., 78748
Southern Hospitality Home
(512) 451-8400, 5000 Shoalwood Ave., 78756
Barton Hills Guest House
1-855-243-3078, 1809 Ford St., 78704
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Contact Anne Rodriguez at (512) 918-8520
Church address: 10205 RR 620, 78726
Meets each Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center
Continental breakfast and lunch
Activities designed to stimulate physically and mentally
Participants must be ambulatory with minimal assistance and able to communicate verbally.