Local Resources
Services, Programs and Support for Seniors
Austin Parks and Recreation Department – Varsity Generation Programs
Offers programs and services for people 50 and older, including recreation, transportation, meals, and educational opportunities.
Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/seniors-programs-and-services
Senior Citizen’s Services Hub – City of Austin
Provides access to essential resources like healthcare, home repair assistance, food pantries, transportation, and senior living activities.
Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/austin-senior-services-hub
South Austin Senior Activity Center (SASAC)
A facility for seniors 50+ offering activities like ceramics, billiards, exercise, arts and crafts, and more.
Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/south-austin-senior-activity-center
Meals on Wheels Central Texas
Delivers meals to homebound seniors and offers congregate meal programs, in-home care, and other services at senior centers across greater Austin.
Website: www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (Capital Area Council of Governments)
Helps seniors 60+ and their caregivers navigate healthcare, benefits, housing, and daily living decisions.
Website: www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging
Drive A Senior Network
Matches volunteer drivers with seniors needing free transportation in the Austin area.
Website: https://driveasenior.org
Aging Services Council of Central Texas (ASC)
A network connecting service providers, nonprofits, and government agencies to support seniors and caregivers in Central Texas.
Website: www.agingservicescouncil.org
Texas Health and Human Services – Aging Services
Offers programs like Medicaid for the Elderly, long-term care, and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs).
Website: www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging
University of Texas Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Provides educational seminars and lectures for adults 50+ in a relaxed community setting.
Website: www.olli.utexas.edu
The Old Bakery and Emporium
A consignment store and visitor center featuring crafts by artisans 50+, plus senior lunch socials and recreational activities.
Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/old-bakery-and-emporium
These resources cover a wide range of needs for seniors in the greater Austin area, from transportation and healthcare to social activities and education. Let us know if you need more specific details or additional resources!
