Resources for Seniors and Families in Houston

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Helpful Resources


2-1-1 Texas
National Council on Aging
Medicare.gov
Elder Care Locator
Texas Health and Human Services
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Links for Houston Area Seniors


At DediCare, we understand the importance of having the resources you need at your fingertips. To help make caring for the seniors or loved ones with disabilities in your life easier, we have compiled a helpful resource list for your convenience. Don’t see a link that you think would be helpful? Let us know in the box below.

2-1-1 Texas

https://www.211texas.org/

2-1-1 Texas is a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Whether by phone or internet, their goal is to present accurate, well-organized, and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs.

Arthritis Foundation

https://www.arthritis.org

The Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science, and community connections.

Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas

https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-greater-houston-and-south-texas

Consumer protection resource.

Coronavirus and Older Adults

https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/cdc-covid-19

AARP resource for COVID-19 information for older adults.

Caregiving.com

https://www.caregiving.com

Through its blog posts, podcasts, and video chats, Caregiving.com holds one of the largest online libraries of caregiving stories.

Caring.com

https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/texas

Offers information and support for those caring for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

https://www.cms.gov

Disability Support for Seniors

https://acl.gov/about-acl/administration-aging

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s primary mission is to build the capacity of our members so they can help older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

Legal Help for Seniors

https://texaslawhelp.org

Texas Law Help for free legal information and court forms for simple civil legal problems.

Medicare.gov

https://www.medicare.gov

The official U.S. government website for Medicare.

National Institute on Aging

https://www.nia.nih.gov

One of the 27 institutes and centers of NIH, it leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.

Older Americans Act

https://www.ncoa.org/advocates/public-policy/issues/aging-services/older-americans-act

The OAA funds critical services that keep older adults healthy and independent, including meals, job training, senior centers, caregiver support, transportation, health promotion, benefits enrollment, and more.

Senior Scams

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/seniors-and-elderly/senior-scams

Texas Attorney General information about scams that may especially impact seniors and how to report them.

Social Security Administration

https://www.ssa.gov

Texas Health and Human Services

https://www.hhs.texas.gov

Transportation for Seniors

https://www.h-gac.com/mobility-links

H-GAC One-Click Mobility Links is a transportation service provider.

Texas State Benefit Programs

https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com

Help for people with little or no money who are in need.