Page last reviewed: January 5, 2026
Links to Senior Services
- Find senior services | 2-1-1 Texas is a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Whether by phone or internet, their goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs.
- AARP
- American Cancer Foundation
- American Foundation for the Blind
- Arthritis information | The Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections.
- Assisted living placement | AssistedLiving.org provides information anyone who wants to place place themselves or a loved-one into an assisted living or elder care facility.
- Benefits for older adults | BenefitsCheckUp® from the National Council on Aging is a comprehensive, free online tool that connects older adults with benefits they may qualify for.
- Consumer protection | Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
- Coronavirus and older adults | AARP
- Caregiving stories | Through its blog posts, podcasts and video chats, Caregiving.com holds one of the largest online libraries of caregiving stories.
- Caregiver support | Caring.com offers information and support for those caring for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | CMS is the federal agency that provides health coverage to more than 160 million through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
- Disability support for seniors | Administration on Aging helps to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers.
- Disability services for all ages | Care Connection is a convenient and reliable resource specialized in locating both private and public services for older adults and individuals with disabilities of all ages.
- Elder abuse resources | The National Center on Elder Abuse is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Elder Care Locator | A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families.
- Legal help for seniors | Texas Law Help for free legal information & court forms for simple civil legal problems.
- Medicare.gov | The official U.S. Government website for Medicare.
- Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) | This is essential information about a significant national study aimed at equipping policymakers with valuable insights into the health care experiences of Medicare-eligible individuals across America.
- Healthcare for seniors and those with disabilities | Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives.
- Housing options for seniors | Seniorliving.org offers information on the best senior housing options.
- National Center on Elder Abuse
- National Council on Aging | Provides resources for older adults and caregivers.
- National Institute on Aging | One of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
- Older Americans Act | The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical services that keep older adults healthy and independent—services like meals, job training, senior centers, caregiver. support, transportation, health promotion, benefits enrollment, and more.
- Senior scams | Texas Attorney General. Information about scams that may especially impact seniors and how to report them.
- Senior centers in Harris County, Texas | Harris County Precinct 3 - Senior Centers.
- Senior services | Elder Options of Texas is an online source for finding senior services, care providers, and housing options throughout Texas.
- Social Security Administration
- Texas Adult Protective Services
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- Texas Health and Human Services
- Texas Senior Advocacy Coalition | Texas Senior Advocacy Coalition (TSAC) is a 501c(4) coalition of organizations and individuals who develop and actively support public policy to protect and enhance the quality of life for older adults and their families.
- Texas Silver-Haired Legislature | The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature strives to promote good government for all Texans by directly involving Senior citizens in the legislative process.
- Texas Veterans Portal
- Transportation for seniors | H-GAC One-Click Mobility Links is a transportation service provider.
- Texas Probate Guide | Forbes & Forbes Law.
- Texas State benefit programs | Help for people with little or no money who are in need