 What services are available to family caregivers at the regional level?
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging offers the following services to caregivers of persons age 60 and over:
Caregiver Education and Training: information to assist family caregivers. Go to Family Caregivers Online to access the Agency’s web-based training program. Or call Zanda Hilger at (817) 929-3535 to schedule a presentation for a business, civic group, or faith-based organization.
Caregiver Respite: temporary relief for family caregivers. Eligible family members receive vouchers of up to $300 that may be used to purchase in-home or institutional care.
Caregiver Support Coordination: help in connecting family caregivers to services that enhance their ability to care for older loved ones. Social workers conduct home visits to assess needs and coordinate services that meet those needs.
What services are available to family caregivers at the local level?
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging contracts with locally based organizations to provide nutrition services—including home-delivered and congregate meals—and transportation services. Transportation is available by reservation only, within county limits. For more information about nutrition or transportation services, contact the agency that serves your county.
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provides funding to the following organizations for caregiver services:
- Alzheimer’s Association of North Central Texas - Classes on dealing with Alzheimer's. Call (817) 336-4949.
- Caregiver Support Services of Collin County - Information and assistance for caregivers. Call (972) 782-9475 for information.
- Geriatric Wellness Center of Collin County - In-home services provided by trained volunteers for Collin County residents who've recently been discharged from the hospital. Call (972) 941-7335 for more information.
- Good N.E.W.S. Living at Home/Block Nurse Program - In-home assistance provided by volunteers for older persons in Parker and Wise counties. Call (817) 444-8662 for more information.
- Kaufman County Senior Citizens Services, Inc. - Resources for caregivers of older persons who live in Kaufman and Navarro counties. Call (972) 563-1421.
- Life Roads, Inc. - Education for persons with low vision and their caregivers. Call (214) 435-4347 for times and locations.
- Senior Center Resources and Public Transit - Monthly caregiver education and training programs for Hunt County residents. Call (903) 454-1444 for times and locations.
Who is eligible for services?
Services are available to family caregivers who care for older adults in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Parker, Palo Pinto, Rockwall, Somervell and Wise counties. The Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or religion. However, it does give priority to older persons and their caregivers who have low incomes, are frail, live in rural areas, and/or have disabilities.
How much do services cost?
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging does not charge for its services, but encourages voluntary contributions of any amount. All contributions are used to expand services.
How can the Agency help me care for my grandchildren, or children with developmental disabilities?
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging may provide respite vouchers to eligible grandparents age 60 and over who are primary caretakers for grandchildren age 18 and under. Click here for a respite application:
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging has also prepared fact sheets on aging and developmental disabilities.
How do I find out ways to pay for nursing home care?
Paying for care in a nursing home is expensive. What can you do if you don't have enough money to pay for nursing home care? The publication below lists some government and private programs that can help pay, for those who qualify.
How can I get more information about Agency services?
For more information about services funded through the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, call 1-800-272-3921, or view the following publication:
How do I reach an area agency on aging if I don't live in the counties listed above?
To reach an area agency on aging in the State of Texas, call 1-800-252-9240.
To reach an area agency on aging in any state, call 1-800-677-1116.
Contact Information
Doni Van Ryswyk, Aging Program Manager
Phone: 1-800-272-3921| Fax: 817-695-9274
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