Caregivers

Striking A Balance Caregiver Conference

July 29, 2020 By Katie Reeves

The 19th Annual Striking A Balance Caregiver Conference will be held as an expanded virtual event during the week of August 17th. AGE of Central Texas and the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area come together every year to co-host the largest, longest-run free caregiver conference in Central Texas.

During this free annual conference, family caregivers discover local resources, […]

Filed Under: Caregivers, Learning Opportunity, Resources and Events for People 50+

National Family Caregivers Month

November 21, 2019 By Katie Reeves

National Family Caregivers Month
– celebrated each November — is a time to recognize and honor family
caregivers across the country. Celebrating Family Caregivers during NFC
month enables all of us to:

Raise awareness of family caregiver issue Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers Educate family caregivers about self-identification Increase […]

Filed Under: Caregivers

Mike’s Place

March 14, 2019 By Katie Reeves

Mike’s Place is a program of
Meals on Wheels Central Texas. It is a fun time for individuals with
dementia and a source of support and rest (respite)for the family members who
are caring for them.

Everyone, the participants, the volunteers, the staff, have felt touched by this program. The participants are excited about coming, their caregivers say […]

Filed Under: Alzheimer's, Caregivers, Opportunities, Socialization

Project Transitions

January 23, 2019 By Katie Reeves

Project Transitions is the only Central Texas organization providing low and no cost hospice and recuperative care, transitional housing and wrap-around services for people living with HIV/AIDS. What started as a small hospice facility in 1988, has grown into a community and hope for those who have struggled with illness, stigma and lack of support.

They […]

Filed Under: Caregivers, HIV/AIDS, Opportunities, Retail, Thrift Store

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