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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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I am looking to move to Austin so I don't know a whole lot about it yet, but from what I have researched there are plenty of things for everyone there. I can't wait to explore!

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Seems like a nice job

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Been a caregiver for over 6 years I truly enjoy helping others. I have plenty of experience with different services including Hospice to standyby assist and beyond.

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I love seniors because they are easy to work with

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I'm just trying this site for myself not sure if I'm going to like it. If I find it useful perhaps my rating will be higher

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