Services
AGE of Central Texas
3710 Cedar St., Austin
512-451-4611
www.ageofcentraltexas.org
This nonprofit’s programs include AGE Thrive Social and Wellness Centers in Austin and Round Rock—adult day health centers giving seniors with physical needs or memory loss an opportunity to socialize and receive care. The nonprofit also offers early memory loss support, health equipment lending, caregiver education and more.
Family Eldercare
1700 Rutherford Lane, Austin
512-450-0844
www.familyeldercare.org
This nonprofit was founded in Austin in 1982 with a mission to care for seniors by providing training and information. Programs offered include in-home care, guardianship, in-home counseling, money management, service coordination and Lifetime Connection Without Walls—which provides isolated seniors with a chance to connect with others through telephone conference calls.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas
3227 E. Fifth St., Austin
512-476-6325
www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org
This program delivers meals to seniors and other homebound residents while also offering in-home care, veterinary assistance for pets of seniors, home repair and additional services. The organization has served the Austin community since 1972 and distributes 3,000 meals per day to homebound seniors.
University of Texas Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
2405 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin
512-471-3124
www.olli.utexas.edu
The UT OLLI program allows members age 50 and older to attend seminars and lectures in a relaxed community. The program offers different options for the semester with annual membership fees ranging from $300-$325, and the subjects are driven my members’ interests. The OLLI is part of a network of institutes on 124 college campuses across the country.
Recreation centers
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
808 Nile St.
512-978-2660
www.austintexas.gov/department/conley-guerrero-senior-acitivity-center
Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue., Thu. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Example programs: Golden Rollers 50+ adult trike program (free), Latino dance classes (free), yoga ($10/month)
Lamar Senior Activity Center
2874 Shoal Crest Ave.
512-978-2480
www.austintexas.gov/department/
senior-activity-center-lamar
Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue., Thu. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Example programs: exercise classes (free), line dancing (free), computer one-on-one tutoring ($5-$6)
South Austin Senior Activity Center
3911 Menchaca Road
512-978-2400
www.austintexas.gov/department.
south-austin-senior-activity-center
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Example programs: Health and fitness classes (free), bridge (free),tai-chi ($5-$6)
Transportation
Capital Metro
209 W. 9th St., Austin (transit store)
512-389-7475
www.capmetro.org
The city’s public transportation service offers reduced fare ID cards which enables some riders—including seniors 65 and over—to receive half-price fare. The card costs $3 and is good for two years.
Drive A Senior Network
2601 Exposition Blvd.
512-456-8262
www.driveasenior.org
This organization matches volunteer drivers with seniors needing a free way to get around. The network currently provides rides to more than 2,500 older citizens in the area. For a map of areas the network serves, visit Drive a Senior’s website.
Hospice
Hospice Austin
4107 Spicewood Springs Road,
Ste. 100, Austin
512-342-4700
Christopher House: 2820 E. Martin Luther King Blvd.
512-322-0747
This nonprofit offers specialized hospice and palliative care in patients’ homes, at nursing and assisted living facilities, in the hospital and at its Christopher House facility, which offers short stays as an alternative to the hospital.
