National Aging in Place Council - Greater Austin Chapter

08/22/2026

We have a lot of cool things going on this fall. Join us, get healthy, work your brain and make new friends!

08/18/2026

Our co-chairs Valencia and Megan manned a table at Striking a Balance Caregiver's Conference this weekend. Two other members - Shannon Tefft- Janes of Independence Navigator and Stacey Eisenberg of A Place at Home - also had tables. We met a lot of other people who serve seniors in the Austin area and provided information to many caregivers. And we had a lot of fun! We hope to see you at our next event. Follow us to keep track of what we are up to!

08/10/2026

NAIPC - Greater Austin Chapter will have a table at the Striking a Balance Caregivers Conference this Saturday from 8:30-2:00. It is free! Stop by and say hi - and pick up some information about how NAIPC can help you to safely and comfortably age in place - or how you can help a family member age in place. Be sure to register. Hope to see you there!

Get practical tools, expert guidance, and real support to help you care for your loved one—and yourself.

08/07/2026

‼️Community Resource Spotlight | Round Rock‼️

Good news for older adults, caregivers, and families in our community.

The Round Rock City Council recently approved more than $641,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the 2026–27 program year.

These federal funds will help support:
• Home repair assistance
• Meals on Wheels
• Food pantry services
• Housing assistance
• Other community programs serving residents with financial need

While many people associate aging in place with home modifications, it also depends on having access to community resources that help people remain safe, healthy, and connected.

The National Aging in Place Council – Greater Austin Chapter encourages older adults, caregivers, and professionals to stay informed about programs like these that strengthen our communities.

Learn more about the approved funding here:
https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/news/round-rock-city-council-approves-cdbg-funding-for-2026-27-program-year/?utm_source=www.wilcoseniors.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=inside-round-rock-s-lively-center-for-adults-50&_bhlid=48a17e1159c073e79aed6da5517ed5083e884a0e

City of Round Rock - Round Rock City Council approves CDBG funding for 2026-27 program year

08/05/2026

AGE of Central Texas is holding Striking a Balance - a free conference for family caregivers - on August 15th.. They will provide practical skills for caregiving a free lunch - and respite care if register ahead of time. NAIPC will have a table so drop by to check us out and say hi!

You can register on Eventbrite. We hope to see you there!

Get practical tools, expert guidance, and real support to help you care for your loved one—and yourself.

07/17/2026

Thank you to Amy Temperley of Aging is Cool for joining the NAIPC Greater Austin Chapter’s July member meeting in recognition of Social Wellness Month🤝!

Amy shared how Aging is Cool helps older adults stay strong, smart, and social through fitness, lifelong learning, brain health, creative activities🧑‍🎨, and meaningful social engagement.

Their work is a great reminder that social wellness is not simply about staying busy. It is about creating opportunities for connection, purpose, joy, and continued growth.

For professionals serving older adults, Aging is Cool may be a valuable resource for clients, residents, caregivers, senior living communities, and community partners looking for engaging wellness and educational programming. 🖥️ They offer both community-based programs and classes designed specifically for groups, and there is a lot worth exploring.

⬇️ Get in the know for their FREE offerings and other group programs with the links in the comments below. Take a 👀 look and let us know which program stands out to you!

Thank you again to Amy and to everyone who joined the meeting, shared resources, and helped us continue building a stronger multidisciplinary aging-in-place network throughout Greater Austin.

Our next virtual chapter meeting will be Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Interested in joining? Send a DM or comment below and we'll get you the details!

07/01/2026

Family Eldercare is sponsoring its Annual Fan Drive. You can donate fans or cash or set up a team to help. It's already in the mid-90's and will only get hotter. If you can, please help the elderly who don't have or can't afford to run their ACs and are at risk from the heat.

Summer Fan Drive Help get fans to 10,000 Central Texans living in hot homes! May 1 - September 15 Get Involved Summer Fan Drive sponsors help deliver heat relief to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Our summer-long campaign offers sponsors meaningful opportunities to be recognized and....

05/21/2026

If you had total control, would you prefer to live out your life where you live now, downsize to a smaller home, or live in a retirement or assisted living community where you had meals and social activities managed for your? Why?

05/19/2026

What if your home could grow with you—supporting your independence, safety, and comfort at every stage of life?

For more than 30 years, David Traut has been helping families do exactly that. As a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and President of T-Square Company in Austin, he designs and remodels homes to remove barriers and create spaces that are both accessible and beautiful.

David’s work is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: everyone deserves to live safely and independently in the home they love. From thoughtful design to practical solutions, he helps make that possible.

He’s also the award-winning author of Age in Place at Home, where he shares guidance to help families plan ahead with confidence.

Through his work with NAIPC, David is passionate about educating and supporting our community so more people can age in place with dignity.

For more information about David, check out his website at: https://www.tsquareco.com/home-remodeling-austin-austin-home-remodeling-bathroom-kitchen-remodels-in-austin-tx

05/03/2026

Women often retire early or take time off to care for an elderly parent. This can result in fewer opportunities for advancement at work, lower social security retirement benefits at retirement and less in IRA and 401(k)s saved for their own retirement. When added to wage gaps and workplace barriers this can significantly shape their economic security later in life.

On May 6th, Benjamin Rose is hosting a free webinar to explore the impact of unpaid caregiving and some practical policy solutions. Sign up here: https://www.benrose.org/event/katz26/

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This year's Katz Lecture discusses the impact of caregiving, wage gaps and workplace barriers on the economic security of women.