As you or your parents age, it might be hard to know what steps to take. Use this guide to find options for every level of assistance and discover what local resources are available.

PHARMACIES

Some area pharmacies offer free delivery of medications within a certain radius: AM Pharmacy 10401 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 112B 512-270-4899 • www.ampharmacy.org The pharmacy offers free blood pressure and diabetes screenings and home deliveries to ZIP codes in Northwest Austin. Auro Pharmacy 1139 W. Braker Lane, Ste. 102 512-206-3150 • www.aurorx.com Free delivery is available within a 5-mile radius. H-E-B www.heb.com Free medication delivery is available to a local H-E-B, home or doctor’s office. Stores with pharmacy departments assist patients with chronic and complex diseases, including autoimmune and oncological diseases, hepatitis C and multiple sclerosis. H-E-B pharmacies can dispense medications in a patient’s home, physician’s office or other clinics. Pharmacies also provide disease-specific clinical monitoring to their customers. Zulma Gregory (left), a Peoples wellness specialist and applied clinical nutritionist, assists Austin resident Astrum Lucis.[/caption] Liberty Pharmacy (Farmacia Libertad) 9414 Parkfield Drive, Unit A 737-202-4753 • www.farmacialibertad.com The pharmacy accepts insurance and has competitive cash prices. It also accepts prescriptions from Mexico. Employees speak both English and Spanish. Liberty Pharmacy has two drive-thru windows and offers free delivery within 3 miles. Peoples Pharmacy 13860 N. US 183, Ste. B 512-219-8600 • www.peoplesrx.com The pharmacy offers supplements and delivery of compounded, or customized, medications.

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IN-HOME CARE

I need some help, but I would like to continue living at home. What are my options? In-home care allows individuals to remain at home with aid catered to their physical and mental states. It can include transportation to doctor’s appointments or help with household chores. Austin Home Care Assistance 9707 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 330 512-623-7800 • www.austinhomecareassistance.com Caregivers offer personal care and medical services by the hour or 24/7, including for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. BrightStar Care 7703 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 418 512-452-9800 • www.brightstarcare.com The business offers skilled home care, including dementia care. Capitol Senior Care 9015 Mountain Ridge Drive, Ste. 210B 512-436-9727 • www.capitolseniorcare.com Caregivers provide personal care, transportation services and offer companionship. Heavenly Care Home Health 13266 Pond Springs Road 512-432-5503 • www.heavenlycaregivers.com Nursing staff provides in-home medical assistance and has specialized training in Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s care. Nurses Unlimited 8140 N. MoPac, Bldg. 1, Ste. 150 512-380-9339 • www.nursesunlimitedprivate.com Staff offers nursing or personal care services, care management, transportation or companionship. Visiting Angels 9811 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 175 512-250-2103 • www.visitingangels.com Caregivers help with day-to-day tasks and provide companionship.

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RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES AND HOMES

I can’t live at home anymore and may require some assistance. What are my options? Independent living includes social activities and community spaces but sometimes no meal or medical services. Assisted living offers medical and housekeeping services. These facilities often include separate memory care units. Each assisted-living facility has planned activities for residents. Memory care offers services, such as reminiscence therapy, that work to restore or maintain as much memory as possible. Heightened care is available to residents who have different kinds of dementia. Hospice care is offered for those facing diagnoses that leave them with six months or less to live. The person must decide not to pursue further curative treatment. Hospice staff work to care for an individual in his or her last months of life in the most comfortable way. Icons in red are independent living, green is for assisted living, purple is for memory care and blue is hospice care.

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SERVICES, ACTIVITIES & MORE

AGE of Central Texas Round Rock Adult Day Health Center[/caption] AGE of Central Texas 3710 Cedar St. 512-458-6305 • www.ageofcentraltx.org The nonprofit has adult day care for $60 a day, which includes activities, meals, snacks, transportation, and personal and medical care. Aging Services Council of Central Texas 3710 Cedar St. 512-593-2269 • www.agingservicescouncil.org The network of organizations and individuals offers information and services to seniors. Caring Transitions of West Austin Serves Northwest Hills, Arboretum and Great Hills areas 512-893-5375 • www.caringtransitionswestaustin.com The business assists seniors in downsizing, including organizing, packing, decluttering, moving, and resettling into a new home or living facility as well as assisting with online estate sales, liquidations and preparing to sell a home. Drive a Senior-Austin North Central 901 W. Braker Lane 512-453-2273 • www.driveasenior.org/austin-n-central The nonprofit offers transportation services to residents east of MoPac and west of I-35. Drive a Senior-Northwest 10633 Lake Creek Parkway 512-250-5021 • www.driveaseniornorthwest.org The nonprofit offers transportation services to residents west of MoPac and Loop 360. ProperCare Seton Northwest Hospital, 11113 Research Blvd. www.proper-care.com The business partners with Seton to offer care-coordination services, including assistance following a hospital stay and providing resources and support for home recuperation. Senior Resource Center 4408 Spicewood Springs Road 512-835-0963 • www.srctexas.com Planners assist  clients with preparing for retirement and long-term care, including understanding Medicare, Social Security, insurance and estate planning. This list is not comprehensive.