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Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States.

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area provides quality services to support and advocate for the health, safety and well-being of older adults in the 10-county region.

1. Benefits Counseling: The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) Benefits Counseling Program provides HICAP/SHIP-certified Medicare Benefit Counselors to answer questions about Medicare health care coverage, issues and public benefits.

2. Long Term Care Services: Long Term Care assistance is provided through Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

3. Care Coordination: The Care Coordination Program assists older adults (60 years and older) who recently have been hospitalized or suffered a health crisis and reside in CAPCOG's 10-county area

4. Information, Referrals, and Assistance: The Information, Referral and Assistance Program provides information about human services available in the ten-county Capital Area. The program is staffed by information, referral and assistance specialists. They provide information about region-wide resources; assistance to determine your next steps in finding help.

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It's Apartment complex ok

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First, There are lots of jobs, The living ability is high Education are very good. But the traffic is bad, But there of lots of ways a person can go if you know the area

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Northeast has great public transportation for Senior. They are able to sign up with Capital Metro for weekly pickup and Doctor appointments. A great majority do have family. or are link to a church outreach group. A lot of Austin recreation center do provide Senior weekly activities.

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im available to work full time with elderly people and or with some people with disabilities , I got some experience as a CNA, with practice hour in clinics , I got a car, and the accitud to do my best to make it happen .

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I find Austin to be pretty inclusive of all age groups.

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