Family Eldercare Services of Austin, Texas
Family Eldercare

512-450-0844
Offices in Austin and Georgetown, Texas •  Contact Us

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Geriatric Consultation

Family Eldercare is committed to enhancing the lives of senior adults and their loved ones by providing the needed tools to empower them to maximize their strengths and independence. We are dedicated to helping seniors remain in their homes for as long as possible by:

  • Identifying and optimizing strengths and function
  • Improving and enhancing dignity and quality of life
  • Providing education and information resulting in informed decision-making

Consultation Services

Geriatric Consultations are conducted in the Family Eldercare offices, in the home, and over the phone. Our Geriatric Consultant can help prioritize issues and develop a plan to address the concerns of the client and family.  Consultations are billed by the hour.  

Geriatric Assessments

Geriatric Assessments are performed to determine the overall situation, including cognitive and physical function, and the next steps to take.

Each assessment includes a written report detailing findings and recommendations for current and future care. Additionally information and referrals are given to identify local resources and services specific to your loved one’s needs. Follow up support is provided as needed. Assessments are billed as a fee for service and follow up is billed by the hour.  

Other Services

Counseling/Therapy with a Clinical Social Worker to provide assistance with issues related to:  

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Caregiver stress
  • Decreased coping skills
  • Adjustment to life transitions
  • Family conflict
  • Unresolved grief
  • Loss of spouse or adult child
  • Emotional trauma and crisis
  • Screenings for depression and cognitive/memory impairment

Counseling/Therapy is provided in the client's home or in Family Eldercare's office and is covered by Medicare Part B or private pay by the hour.

Seminars

Seminars are available for groups that are interested in being educated about eldercare issues. Cost for seminars varies; please contact us for pricing information. Seminar presentations can be up to 1 1/2 hours in length, and topics include:

  • How to Manage Caregiver Stress
  • Long Distance Caregiving
  • Planning Ahead for Eldercare
  • End of Life Issues
  • Dealing with Alzheimer’s
  • Mental Health and Aging
  • How Can Your Older Loved One Remain at Home?
  • Finding Services and Resources for Your Older Loved One
  • Maximize Independence for Your Older Loved One

Email or call (512-483-3556) our Geriatric Consultant to schedule any of the services listed above.

 

Family Eldercare News & Info

Educational Workshops at FEC

  • LGBT Cultural Awarenesss Training - 2/1 
  • Aging 101 - The Aging Process & Aging Sensitivity - 2/16
  • Financial Protection for Older Adults - 3/1

Fan Fare Friday 2012 - June 22 

"Swinging Fore Seniors" - Oct. 15

Educational Series for Caregivers  read more »

Give to Family Eldercare. Get the things you want!

GiveAsYouGet.com gives you an easy way to shop online and simultaneously donate to Family Eldercare.  GiveAsYouGet has partnered with many large online vendors that you already shop with such as Amazon, Expedia, and Groupon. There is no additional charge to shop with GiveAsYouGet and for every purchase you make through the site, a portion of the purchase price will come back to Family Eldercare.  The only difference you’ll notice is a warm feeling in your heart.  If you're going to buy something anyway, why not GiveAsYouGet.  Click on the logo above to get started!

 

 

Donate Goods

 

  • New energy efficient space heaters
  • Gift cards for food and other retail purchases for our low-income clients
  • Toiletries for homeless and low-income elderly and persons with disabilities
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Arts and crafts supplies
  • Stationery- Thank you Cards, Get Well Cards, Notepads

To see a full list of "wish list" items click here.

Advice You Can Use Right Now

Caregiving for Persons with Dementia

Go along.

It doesn't matter if your dad thinks today is Monday or not. Pick your battles and take on something only if it poses a safety concern.  read more »

The Dynamics of Elder Abuse

Victims of elder abuse fall into a group of victims that are hidden from our society at large. Broadly defined there are three basic categories of elder abuse: domestic, institutional, and self-neglect or self-abuse.

The following breaks down the factors that increase the risk of elder abuse:  read more »