Family Eldercare Services of Austin, Texas
Family Eldercare

2210 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX 78756  •  512-450-0844
805 W. University Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626
Guardianship Services  •  5205 Airport Blvd, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78751

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Consultation & Service Coordination

Staff has over 18 years experience in providing professional services to older adults.

This program:

  • Provides professional consultations with elders, families, and caregivers.
  • Provides home visits/assessments with recommendations to elders, families and caregivers.
  • Provides seminars to businesses, service groups, and other types of organizations.
  • Provides consultation for elder services on a contract basis to employers as part of their employee's benefit packages.

Professional Consultation

Professional Consultations are done both in the Family Eldercare offices and by phone. Our eldercare consultant can help prioritize issues and develop a care plan to help address the concerns of the client. Consultations are billed by the half-hour and are available on a sliding fee scale or as an employee benefit for those with AMD.

In-home Assessments

In-home assessments are provided to elders, families and caregivers with multiple issues that are assessed best by an in-depth interview conducted in the home. Issues best addressed in this manner include home safety, supervision needs, needs for in-home support, etc. These services are provided on a fee-for-service basis.
Seminars

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

  • "What Can I Expect as My Older Relatives Age?"
  • "Legal Issues for Older Relatives"
  • "Options and Resources for Older Relatives"
  • "Paying for Care for Older Relatives"
  • "Understanding Alzheimer's Disease"

Support Services Coordination at Senior Housing

  • Helps older adults living in apartments and senior housing developments access available services.
  • Assistance with providing support services in the home, keeping older adults safe and secure.
  • A great amenity that any property manager can provide to their residents.

Since 1998, Family Eldercare has provided Service Coordination to residents of certain housing developments, promoting independent living for seniors. Our professional Eldercare Consultant is available to help residents meet their needs for establishing services and live in their homes with safety and comfort. Family Eldercare is available for contracting with senior residences for Service Coordination.

Our current Service Coordination projects include:

  • The Lodge at Merrilltown
  • Heatherwilde Park in Pflugerville
  • Lyons Gardens

Lifetime Connections

Do you have at least 15 minutes to volunteer? Would you like to help bring older adults together over the phone through games, trivia, discussions on topics of interest and current events? Click Here to visit our In-Home Care website and find out more about senior networking over the phone through Lifetime Connections Without Walls.

Shop Randalls & Help Elders

Help us serve our clients just by shopping at Randalls! While you are at Randalls, pick up a Good Neighbor application at the cash office and request to have your Remarkable Card linked to Family Eldercare (5493). Randalls will then donate a percentage of your purchases throughout the year to Family Eldercare so that we can help elders and adults with disabilities maintain their independence and dignity. If you have any questions, please contact Krystal at 512-483-3557.

Donate Goods and Services

 

  • Digital cameras with ample memory card storage
  • Arts and crafts supplies
  • Gift cards for food and other retail purchases for our low-income clients
  • Toiletries for homeless and low-income elderly and persons with disabilities
  • Volunteers to pick-up and deliver donations. Email or call 512-483-3582 to volunteer. 

To donate please contact kwilson@familyeldercare.org.

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