General Information
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
4900 North Lamar Blvd. MC-H320
Austin,
TX 78751
(512) 424 6951
[email protected]
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/aging
Brief Description
The Texas State Unit on Aging (TSUA) oversees the operations of 28 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) throughout Texas. AAA's offer a wide variety of services, programs and resources to older Texans, their families and caregivers.
Services Offered
- Information and Referral
- Provides referrals to area agencies on aging as well as information about federal, state and local aging services.
- Health
- Offers health and nutrition screening. TEXERCISE is a statewide fitness program, developed by the Texas State Unit on Aging (TSUA), to educate and involve older Texans and their families in physical activities and proper nutrition.
- In-Home Services
- Offers in-home services for seniors such as housekeeping, domestic chores, personal care and visitation.
- Counseling
- Offers legal and financial counseling for seniors to help them make informed decisions.