Congratulations to Fred Lugo who received the Phill Parmer Volunteer Service Award from CAPCOG (Capital Area Council of Governments). Fred was nominated and received the award for his years of work on the Aging Advisory Council (since 1997), his volunteer work with many non-profit organizations over the years, and his general service to the aging

engAGE Travis County would like to thank everyone who helped make our MLK Day of Service such a powerful and meaningful experience for our community. Your presence, participation, and support truly embodied the spirit of service and unity we gathered to honor. We would like to extend our deepest thanks to the historical presenters with the

Travis County has a Counseling Center that is open to Travis County residents. They believe mental healthcare should be easy to access, welcoming by all, and centered around you. Short-term counseling services are FREE regardless of income. Residents interested can fill out an intake form and a staff person will follow up with you. Call

In honor of Older American's Month, join engAGE and other key partners as we host another exciting conference geared towards older adults. Conference agenda: Smart Phone Tips & Tricks Demystifying AI and Chat GPT Nutrition & Grocery Strategies to Live By Results of the City of Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study The conference

Happy Holidays from the engAGE Staff! We hope you and your families have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the new year. We continue to be grateful for your support and dedication to volunteerism in our community. Your hard work has made a difference in Travis County and we

Travis County Family Support Services, strives to optimize self-sufficiency for families and individuals in safe and healthy communities. They provide essential, basic needs services for low-income families and individuals. They have six community centers throughout Travis County that provide food pantry items and clothing for residents in need. Community Centers are located in Central Austin,

Do You Have Concerns About Falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.   WHO COULD BENEFIT? Anyone 60 years or older who: is concerned about falls is interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength

WellMed is excited to share that the 2025 Caregiver Summit: Empowering Caregivers to Thrive is officially on the calendar—and it’s completely free to attend. This event welcomes caregivers from all backgrounds to come together and discover meaningful tools and insights to support both the care you give to others and the care you give to

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you who joined us for the 9/11 Day of Service project at Urban Roots. Your time, energy, and teamwork made a huge difference. To put it in perspective: according to Urban Roots’ guide, it would have taken one person six hours to complete just two

The Chronic Condition Self-Management program is a 6-week small group workshop for people with chronic disease and their caregivers. The programs are facilitated by Leaders with their own health challenges. The programs are highly interactive, focusing on building skills, sharing experiences, and support. Workshop topics: Techniques to deal with symptoms of chronic conditions, such as