Links for Houston Area Seniors

Helpful Resources

At DediCare, we understand the importance of having the resources you need at your fingertips. To help make caring for the seniors or loved ones with disabilities in your life easier, we have compiled a helpful resource list for your convenience. Don't see a link that you think would be helpful? Let us know in the box below.

• 2-1-1 Texas | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (211texas.org) 2-1-1 Texas is a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Whether by phone or internet, their goal is to present accurate, well-organized, and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs.
• Arthritis Foundation | Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention Tips, Pain Relief Advice | The Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science, and community connections.
• Benefits for older adults | Benefits Checkup® from the National Council on Aging is a comprehensive, free online tool that connects older adults with benefits they may qualify for.
• Consumer protection | Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
• Coronavirus and older adults | AARP
• Caregiving stories | Through its blog posts, podcasts, and video chats, Caregiving.com holds one of the largest online libraries of caregiving stories.
• Caregiver support | Caring.com offers information and support for those caring for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Coronavirus FAQs: What veterans need to know | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• COVID-19 guidance for older adults | CDC
• COVID-19 Information | Medicare.gov
• COVID-19 Information Videos | National Council on Aging
• Disability support for seniors | The Administration on Aging helps to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers.
• Disability support for seniors | The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging's primary mission is to build the capacity of our members so they can help older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
• Disability support for seniors | Administration for Community Living offers what older adults and people with disabilities need to know.
• Disability services for all ages | Care Connection is a convenient and reliable resource specialized in locating both private and public services for older adults and individuals with disabilities of all ages.
• Elder abuse resources | The National Center on Elder Abuse is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Elder Care Locator | A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families.
• Legal help for seniors | Texas Law Help for free legal information & court forms for simple civil legal problems.
• Medicare.gov | The official U.S. government website for Medicare.
• Healthcare for seniors and those with disabilities | Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs, and public policy initiatives.
• Housing options for seniors | Seniorliving.org offers information on the best senior housing options.
• National Council on Aging | Provides resources for older adults and caregivers.
• National Institute on Aging | One of the 27 institutes and centers of NIH, it leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
• Older Americans Act | The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical services that keep older adults healthy and independent—services like meals, job training, senior centers, caregiver support, transportation, health promotion, benefits enrollment, and more.
• Senior scams | Texas Attorney General. Information about scams that may especially impact seniors and how to report them.
• Senior centers in Harris County, Texas | Harris County Precinct 3—Senior Centers.
• Senior services | Elder Options of Texas is an online source for finding senior services, care providers, and housing options throughout Texas.
• Social Security Administration
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Texas Health and Human Services
• Transportation for seniors | H-GAC One-Click Mobility Links is a transportation service provider.
• Texas Probate Guide | Forbes & Forbes Law.
• Texas State benefit programs | Help for people with little or no money who are in need