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Family Eldercare Urges City Council To Reconsider Budget Cuts To Social Services
This summer, Family Eldercare joined other members of One Voice Central Texas— a coalition of over 100 nonprofits from the greater Austin area–in testifying before city council during its budget meetings. We demanded City leaders: First address inefficiencies in its own budget, before cutting proven programs that keep people healthy, housed, and safe. Be transparent about …
Is Someone You Love Getting Scammed?
Our programs, especially those centering on financial wellness, monitor for fraud and exploitation. The difficult truth is that many older adults experience abuse, neglect, or exploitation—often from someone they know. We want to focus on one of the most common forms of elder abuse—financial exploitation. What is financial exploitation? Financial exploitation happens when someone improperly …
Older American’s Month
Older Americans Month was enacted in 1963, not just as a celebration, but as an urgent call to action. At that time, one third of older Americans lived in poverty. Things have not changed much for many older adults since 1963. In fact, for too many, life has gotten worse. Recent statistics show disturbing …