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Senior Access

November 2, 2021 By

Senior Access is looking for men and women (ages 18+) to volunteer as a Senior Buddy to help provide our seniors with the help they need.

You will be given a senior’s name and address and asked to call the senior a couple of times a week to check on them (more if you want) to […]

Filed Under: Opportunities, Seniors, Socialization, Virtual

Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive

June 16, 2021 By

It’s time for Family Eldercare’s annual Summer Fan Drive. The first Fan Drive was held in 1986, started by employees of the Southern Union Gas, who formed the Austin Fan Club. Family Eldercare adopted the initiative in 1990 and, through the support of the community, has turned it into an iconic Austin event.

The annual Summer Fan […]

Filed Under: Community Event, Seniors

Texas Health and Human Services Seeking Feedback on the Needs of Older Texans

April 19, 2021 By

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking feedback from older adults, caregivers, and aging services providers to inform the 2022-2023 Aging Texas Well Strategic Plan, the state’s plan for understanding and addressing the needs of older Texans. Eligible survey participants include: 

Adults age 50 and olderPeople providing care to an older adult (50+)Organizations that provide services to older adults (50+)

The survey takes about 10-15 minutes […]

Filed Under: Resources and Events for People 50+, Seniors

Regarding Cancer

August 10, 2020 By

Regarding Cancer volunteers have all personally experienced cancer either as a survivor or by caring for a loved one with cancer.  After successful completion of volunteer training, a volunteer can serve in our Peer-to-Peer Matching Program.  Through this unique service, volunteers are able to provide comfort, support and informational resources to cancer patients and their caregivers.

Regarding Cancer […]

Filed Under: Cancer, Opportunities, Seniors, Socialization
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