As people get older, their risk of chronic diseases increases such as dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and cancers. Maintaining a lifestyle with healthy behaviors and managing chronic conditions can help people be as healthy and independent for as long as possible.
Our local Habitat affiliates collaborate with human services organizations to evaluate individual needs and provide critical home repairs, modifications and community services specific to each homeowner’s lifestyle to preserve their home and their independence for older adults aging in place program.
The Senior Box Program distributes Commodity Supplemental Food Program food from the United States Department of Agriculture that is managed by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
They provide a monthly box of food to low-income seniors (60+) to improve the health, nutrition and well-being of their lives.
Montgomery county food bank senior distributions, delivers fresh, nutritious groceries directly to seniors’ doors.They also offer nutrition classes to seniors and the courses cover the basics of good nutrition, how to grocery shop on a budget and how to prepare healthy foods.
For Adults 65 and older, Texas Protective Services can provide short and long term help with emergency shelter, minor home repairs, emergency food, transportation to doctors' appointments, referrals for money management, assistance making appointments for medical care, referrals for home healthcare services, and referrals for mental health services
Help may be available if you are age 60+ or care for a person who is older or a grandparent raising grandchildren in Texas. Services include Information, referral and assistance, benefits counseling and legal assistance, care coordination, caregiver support services, in-home support services, legal awareness, nutrition
services and Ombudsman Pro.
Texas Supportive Palliative Care is a recognized medical specialty focusing on comfort, care and planning for patients and families facing serious illness. Seriously ill patients may need help with pain relief or other upsetting physical symptoms, such as anxiety, shortness of breath, and nausea. The patient and family may need help emotionally adjusting to illness, exploring goals of care and planning for the future.
Texas Workforce Commission for the Senior Community Service Employment Program helps older job seekers, age 55 and above, who have a low income. This program offers training and help to find jobs in the public and private sectors. Participants earn a small wage for working part-time at nonprofit groups or government agencies.
Reverse mortgages are increasing in popularity with seniors who have equity in their homes and want to remain in their homes or supplement their income. The only reverse mortgage insured by the U.S. Federal Government is called a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), and is only available through a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-approved lender.
If you are 60 or older, you may be eligible for food assistance, depending on your income. Learn about food assistance programs for seniors and how to apply.
The YMCA creates a supportive environment for people of all ages to thrive. Make new connections, have fun and improve your health through programs that fit your lifestyle. Learn mor about wellness programs designed for older adults.
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Clever RX saves up to 80% off prescription drugs and often beats the average copay.
Clever RX prescription savings card is not insurance. However, you can use the Clever RX card regardless if you have insurance or not.
The Manhattan Life Lighthouse Series of senior products is your one-source senior health insurance solution for filling gaps traditional health coverage may leave behind. Choose from their Accident, Home Health Care and Final Expense plans.