Health and Safety Services
The following resources provide health and safety assistance.
The following link was submitted by "Joey", a young student in Ms. Sophie Brown's class who thought that our GAPS website would appreciate the info - and we DO!!
Home Security: Keeping Seniors Safe at Home - Lots of good safety and security info!
Senior’s Guide to Bedroom Fall Prevention - Purple
Free or reduced cost medical alert system: https://www.medicalalert.org/free-medical-alert-systems-for-veterans
Health Insurance Questions on Medicare, MediGap, Supplements, Long Term Care, etc. - email: anthony@my241life.com; www.TheLifeGroupTeam.com; www.BenefitsBeyondMedicare.com
Senior Resource Guide - a trusted and reliable resource that provides guidance--a place where caregivers, seniors and eldercare professionals can turn to help navigate the many challenges associated with aging. The Senior Resource Guide assists local businesses expand their reach by connecting their products and services with those who are actively seeking.
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area provides quality services to support and advocate for the health, safety, and well-being of the older individual in the Texas capital region.
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area also has specially trained benefits counselors that can assist with Medicare Savings Program, Low-Income Subsidy Program to help pay prescription costs, preventive services and wellness exam and a benefits checkup to check eligibility for local, state, and federal assistance programs. For more info on these financial assistance programs and many other services, click here.
| Financial Assistance Programs Flyer |
Transportation Resources in Georgetown Area, TX –
- Faith in Action – FREE transportation (512) 868-9544
- GoGeo paratransit service - $2 per trip Curb-to-curb paratransit services are available to qualified Georgetown residents with disabilities. Learn more and schedule a paratransit ride here or call 512-478-RIDE (7433). Email: gogeo@ridecarts.com
- Caring Hands Shuttle – Fee based This is a 24/7 transportation. They will take you anywhere you want to go! https://www.caringhands2shuttle.com/ I recommend them ~ very dependable and very nice!
MEDICATION SCREENING
Review of medication effectiveness.
Review of safety precautions.
Read the Medication Screening Info Sheet. https://www.capcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/St_Davids_-_Med_Screen_Info_Sheet_-_EngSp.pdf
Get the screening application in English. https://www.capcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/StDavids_Med_Screen_Packet-Eng-Fillable.pdf
Schedule a screening today by calling 512-916-6062, or download the medication screening application and submit it by mail to the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, 6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744.
- Senior Medication Safety Program Medication Screening https://www.capcog.org/what-we-do/care-guidance-services/medication-screening/
The Senior Medication Safety Program, funded in part by a generous grant from the St. David’s Foundation, helps adults 60 and older and elder caregivers reduce the risk of negative medication interactions, reactions and related problems. The Area Agency on Aging partners with selected pharmacists, who review participants’ medications, supplements and vitamins and provide a written report on when and how to take the products or what special precautions to consider.
Consumers can additionally opt for a phone consultation. The free program requires just a short survey before and after the screening. Why does it matter? Medication errors can cause serious health problems and billions in hospital and long-term care costs. Though preventable, they’re frequent and account for an estimated 7,000 deaths a year. AAA’s Medication Screening Program, also available for caregivers of older adults, not only reviews medications for potential actions but additionally offers the following:
Review of medication effectiveness.
Review of safety precautions.
Read the Medication Screening Info Sheet. https://www.capcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/St_Davids_-_Med_Screen_Info_Sheet_-_EngSp.pdf
Get the screening application in English. https://www.capcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/StDavids_Med_Screen_Packet-Eng-Fillable.pdf
Schedule a screening today by calling 512-916-6062, or download the medication screening application and submit it by mail to the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, 6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744.
- Free review by a licensed pharmacist of all medications and supplements. Click document below for more information and intake form.
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