Our Mission
Austin Groups for the Elderly is a non-profit organization empowering caregivers, the elderly and their families through education, advocacy, resources and support. We accomplish this mission through our four programs:
New Year and New Resources for Caregivers

Caregiver Seminars
CaregiverU classes
Elderhaven Adult Day Care
New Connections (newest program to AGE)

• Free Caregiver Seminars at AGE

DATE TOPIC TIME LOCATION FREE RESPITE OFFERED
Saturday,
February 25,
2012
"Care Options" (when and how to chose the right adult day care, in-home care agency, assisted living facility) 10 a.m. - Noon AGE Dining Room, Austin Elderhaven Adult Day Center Austin
Saturday,
April 28,
2012
Author talk and book sales & signing - Barry Jacobs, PsyD, author of "The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers" 10 a.m. - Noon AGE Dining Room, Austin Elderhaven Adult Day Center Austin
Saturday,
July 14,
2012
"Practical Tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers" 10 a.m. - Noon Round Rock Elderhaven Round Rock


Questions or RSVP Contact: Bruce Kravitz, AGE Community Education Director bkravitz@ageofaustin.org or 451-4611 ext 236.

• Caregiver U

CaregiverU is a collaboration of Central Texas non-profit agencies, joining together to bring support and resources to families that are caring for an older loved one. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is the first class to be offered, contact Faith Unger to learn more or check out upcoming dates at www.CaregiverUCenTX.com. All classes are FREE through a generous grant from St David's Foundation.

Questions? Contact: Faith Unger funger@ageofaustin.org or 451-4611 ext 244.

• Memory Loss

Are you looking for help caring for your loved one with Memory loss/ Alzheimer's? Call our Elderhaven Adult Day Centers or our newest Program New Connections, both specialize in Memory loss. Learn how our programs enrich the lives of those with Memory loss and support the caregiver during the weekday.

Elderhaven Adult Day Health Centers:
AGE operates the only two licensed Programs for older adults in Greater Austin. Call Stephanie at 458- 6305 in Austin or call Melissa at 255-4865 in Round Rock to schedule a tour and see these amazing programs in action.

View Activity Calendars New Connections:
Early Memory Loss. Program Director: Anna Finger, 451-4611 afinger@ageofaustin.org. Website: http://www.newconnectionsatwhpc.org

Checkout this video by an AGE volunteer whose mother attended Elderhaven Adult Day Care: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXZZsJWcNMo&feature=youtu.be.