Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area

Thank you to everyone that came and celebrated to dedication of our Leander Senior Activity Center!
We had a great turnout and look forward continuing to create meaningful experiences for our Active Older Adults.

Find our Flickr photo album: https://bit.ly/43ciCTs

Join the City of Buda, TX - City Government and Alzheimer's Association this month for upcoming events in recognition of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. We hope to see you there!

Learn more here: http://act.alz.org/goto/BudaGoesPurple

The City of Buda is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Texas for Buda Goes Purple Week, June 1-5, in recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. 💜

Throughout the week, our community will come together to help raise awareness, support caregivers and families impacted by dementia, and encourage conversations around healthy aging. We invite everyone to wear purple, participate in local events, and help spread awareness across Buda.

📅 Upcoming events:
🟣 May 30 - City of Buda Older Adults Resource Fair at Buda City Hall from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
🟣 June 2 - Two educational sessions at the Buda Public Library:
• 10 a.m.: Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s & Dementia
• 11 a.m.: Building Healthy Brain Habits
🟣 June 3 - Buda Goes Purple Community Mixer at Meridian from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Learn more at: https://budatx.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1793

Thank you Aging Services Council of Central Texas for highlighting us a trusted partner.

We value the opportunity to collaborate in supporting older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities across our region and appreciate you continued partnership in connecting communities to valuable resources and services.

This month’s Member Spotlight recognizes the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, ASC’s hosting organization.

As ASC’s hosting organization, the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area plays an important role in supporting coordination, collaboration, and regional impact across Central Texas. Through its work, older adults, caregivers, and aging service providers are connected to vital resources, services, benefits counseling, caregiver support, and information that promote independence, dignity, and healthy aging.

We are proud to recognize their leadership and continued commitment to strengthening the aging services network across Central Texas.

This month’s Member Spotlight recognizes the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, ASC’s hosting organization.

As ASC’s hosting organization, the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area plays an important role in supporting coordination, collaboration, and regional impact across Central Texas. Through its work, older adults, caregivers, and aging service providers are connected to vital resources, services, benefits counseling, caregiver support, and information that promote independence, dignity, and healthy aging.

We are proud to recognize their leadership and continued commitment to strengthening the aging services network across Central Texas.

Join us this Wednesday at the RBJ Resource Festival as we celebrate Older Americans Month!

Stop by to connect with local community organizations, explore valuable resources, and learn practical fall prevention strategies from our Health & Wellness Coordinator.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month, a time to recognize older adults' contributions and reaffirm our commitment to supporting their health and independence.

The 2026 theme, Champion Your Health, underscores prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It encourages taking an active role in managing and advocating for your health, accessing preventive care, and making informed decisions. This year, we are focused on evidence-based approaches, self-management, caregiver roles, and community partnerships that empower individuals to lead healthy lives.

AAACAP's Shirley Trapani and Austin area elder attorney, Terry Garrett, with The Garrett Law Firm, joined the fourth episode of a new caregiver podcast to share information about the legal needs of caregivers.

The podcast, The Care Economy, dives how systems can better protect family caregivers’ financial stability while strengthening workforce participation and community resilience. Find links in the comments.



USC Caregiver Economy

We were proud to host an informational booth at the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference!

It was a great opportunity to connect with community members, share resources, and highlight the program and services available through the Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area.