Welcome to the State of Texas Senior Services Consumer Guide!

This Guide can help you make informed choices about senior services for yourself or someone you know.

Senior services provide health care, help with daily tasks, housing assistance, and other assistance to help seniors achieve the lifestyle they want. They range from nursing home care to assistance with minor home repairs, with hundreds of services in between.

Most people want to stay as independent in their own home as long as they can. Too often, however, seniors and their families can't find out what services are available or who can access government programs. Some seniors and their families may also have trouble deciding what kinds of services they would like.

Knowledge is power. You can use the Senior Services Guide to learn about the following topics:

1. federal, state, and local programs for seniors
2. public, private, and non-profit senior services available in your community
3. factors you should consider in choosing senior services

You can use any part of the guide alone, but we hope you will look at all three parts so that you can get the most complete information.

"Senior Services Self-Assessment"

Click here to find out about factors you should consider in choosing senior services.