Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging

04/06/2019

Come join us today from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for the Senior Health Fair at Clayton Oaks Living. Stop by our table and get information about services available to seniors with our organization.

02/12/2019

Here are some helpful tips from the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol about DME (Durable Medical Equipment).

01/23/2019

Area Agency on Aging Event Calendar - Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)

In an effort to stay better connected to our consumers, check out our updated calendar of events to stay up to date on where you can find us in the community! http://www.h-gac.com/human-services/aging/event-calendar.aspx #medicare #2019

01/22/2019

Are you a grandparent (or other relative) raising kin children? The Relatives as Parents Conference is a FREE event that hosts workshops and a vendor fair. We'll be there along with other community resources.
The conference will be held on Feb. 9 from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Details below.

01/15/2019

Caregiver Conferences & Workshops - CarePartners

Come visit our table this Saturday at the CarePartners Conference.
For more information: https://www.carepartnerstexas.org/educational-resources/conferences-workshops/

CarePartners provides high quality educational resources and practical information to support caregivers. All conferences and workshops are at NO COST to a caregiver.

01/07/2019

New year, new community days! Join our benefits counselors at one of our monthly community days! Call 713-627-3200 for information. #2019 #medicare #community #ship

12/14/2018

Did you know Medicare has a 5-Star Special Enrollment Period?

You can switch to a 5-star Medicare Advantage plan or a 5-star Medicare Prescription Drug plan that is available in your area.

This Medicare Special Enrollment period can only be used once from December 8 - November 30.

Call one of our Benefits Counselors for more information.

#Medicare #SpecialEnrollment #5Star #Excellent #TipoftheWeek

12/06/2018

Only a couple of days left to check your Medicare benefits for the upcoming year! As always, our benefits counseling team assists with free, unbiased assistance in plan comparisons! #Medicare #openenrollment #partD #partC

10/19/2018

It's not too late to register for the fall Caregiver Conference in The Woodlands! Come learn about the many resources that are available to you in the area. We'll be attending as an exhibitor and look forward to seeing you on November 3rd!
#fall #caregiver #conference #seniors #TheWoodlands #MontgomeryCounty

Registration link: https://woodlandsinterfaith.org/

10/19/2018

We are excited to present at the wonderful Marcelous-Williams Resource Center! One of our Benefits Counselors will be on site to give a presentation and answer your questions.

Join us at 11 A.M. The Marcelous-Wililams Resource Center is located at 811 N. Main St. Highlands, Texas 77562.

#benefits #openenrollment #q&a #Medicare

10/05/2018

Open Enrollment starts in 10 days!!! Contact one of our Benefits Counselors for unbiased help with your Medicare benefits. These services are available to you at no cost.
#Medicare #OpenEnrollment #NewYearNewPlan

09/26/2018

Texas is already getting it's wave of new cards! Here are some tips from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
#Medicare #CMS

08/23/2018

Destroy Your Old Medicare Card

CMS would like to remind you that New Medicare cards will start mailing out soon! #destroyyouroldcard #medicare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf9q0dVinF8

Keep your eye on your mailbox for your new Medicare card. When you get it, destroy your old card to prevent identity theft, and start using your new one righ...

08/06/2018

Can you believe it's already August? It's going to be September before you know it! Here is the #tipofthemonth from the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol. #Texas #Medicare #seniors #newcard #bignews

07/13/2018

Our Area Agency on Aging team has had a wonderful time learning at the Aging in Texas Conference this week. We are ready to bring back all our newfound knowledge to our community! #2018AiTC

07/11/2018

Current Texas Association of Area Agency on Aging (T4A) and our Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging manager, Curtis Cooper, welcoming everyone to the 2018 Aging in Texas Conference in Corpus Christi. Our team is excited to be here representing our agency! #2018AiTC

05/11/2018

A Matter of Balance workshop is coming to Brazoria County! This evidence-based workshop is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.
Workshop is scheduled June 15 - July 13th and meet twice a week on Tuesdays/Fridays. Class time is from 1:30-3:30pm. There is no charge. Workbook and snacks will be provided.
21017 County Rd 171 Angleton Tx 77515
To register, email [email protected]

05/10/2018

Our benefits counselors had a great time presenting on Working past 65 and Medicare at the Gulf Coast Symposium for HR professionals this morning!

04/20/2018

Free Community Health Fair at Cleveland High School. Flyer below. We hope to see you there!

04/19/2018

Ready to welcome seniors at the Nessler Center in Texas City for their Senior Expo!

04/07/2018

Join us at the Brain Fair in Angleton from 9-1pm today!

04/04/2018

"On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded how it defines the “primarily health-related” benefits that insurers are allowed to include in their Medicare Advantage policies. And insurers would include these extras on top of providing the benefits traditional Medicare offers."

https://khn.org/news/medicare-advantage-plans-cleared-to-go-beyond-medical-coverage-even-groceries/

03/15/2018

In April, the government will start sending out new Medicare cards, launching a massive, yearlong effort to alter how 59 million people enrolled in the federal health insurance program are identified.

https://khn.org/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-medicare-cards-but-beware-of-scams/

02/22/2018

Wondering what the Area Agency on Aging is and does for our aging population? Check out this brochure from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging for some information on what we do and why!

https://www.n4a.org/Files/LocalLeadersAAA2017.pdf

02/12/2018

We are getting close to the deadline of February 14th for the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)! This is the time for those that are currently in an advantage plan (Part C) to make the change back to traditional Medicare and enrolling into a prescription drug plan (Part D). Give our Benefits Counseling team a call for assistance! 713-627-3200

http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/reminder-medicare-advantage-disenrollment-period-madp-ends-february-14th/

02/08/2018

Come visit us at the Relatives as Parents Conference on February 17th. This conference is a wonderful resource for relatives raising kin children. It is a FREE event to attend. Please see below for information on how to register. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/25/2018

Wharton County is also holding free flu clinics as well. Please see flyer for information!

01/25/2018

Due to the spike in Flu cases in our area, Waller and Galveston Counties have free flu shot clinics for residents! The flyer attached contains Waller County information, while the link will show Galveston County locations! http://www.gchd.org/about-us/advanced-components/basic-pages/calendar-month-view

12/05/2017

December 7th is around the corner! Have you checked your options for Medicare Open Enrollment? Give our benefits counseling team a call at 713-627-3200 for assistance!

11/27/2017

While Christmas Shopping, don't forget loved ones in nursing homes. For Dementia Patients, as they begin to lose their verbal skills, their other senses become more important for stimulation. Gift Ideas:
1) Soft textured blankets or quilts with varying textures (touch)
2) Scented stuff animal (lavender is calming)
3) Night lights that project lights on the ceiling
4) MUSIC and music player (figure out if they can operate a CD or tape machine on their own. If not, ask to add to their care plan for the music on an MP3 player or on CD to be played each afternoon). Possibly include earphones. Music is great therapy for many dementia patients.
5) Schedule a visit. Even if they confuse you with someone else just human interaction can have a big impact. The gift is truly your presence.

10/19/2017

What are the differences between a Medicare Advantage Plan and traditional Medicare? Is it a good option for you? What are Medigaps or Supplements? During Open Enrollment, we get these questions a lot. Here's an article from Kaiser Health News with some pros and cons for Medicare Advantage Plans. Contact our Benefits Counseling team for assistance! 713-627-3200. https://khn.org/news/medicare-vs-medicare-advantage-how-to-choose/

10/17/2017

A Few Pointers To Help Save Money And Avoid The Strain Of Medicare Enrollment

It's that time of the year! Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15th-December 7th. Contact our Benefits Counseling team (local SHIP) for unbiased assistance with plans selections! 713-627-3200 or 1-800-437-7396. Here's a great article with some pointers. https://khn.org/news/a-few-pointers-to-help-save-money-and-avoid-the-strain-of-medicare-enrollment/

Most beneficiaries have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to decide on drug coverage and whether to switch from traditional Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan.

10/16/2017

HHS Seeks Volunteers to Address Mental Health-care Access for First Responders | Texas Health and Human Services

"HHS Seeks Volunteers to Address Mental Health-care Access for First Responders: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks volunteers to develop and make recommendations on mental health-care access for first responders. HHSC is looking for people with professional and personal experience with crisis or emergency response, crisis or emergency mental health services, and mental health benefits for first responder organizations."

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks volunteers to develop and make recommendations on mental health-care access for first...

10/16/2017

Free December Training Opportunity for NFs with Residents with Dementia | Texas Health and Human Services

"Free December Training Opportunity for NFs with Residents with Dementia: HHSC is receiving funding to provide Advanced Person-Centered Behavior Training for 20 nursing facilities that have residents with dementia. This free training will take place in December at selected NFs between Monday and Saturday, for 3 consecutive days."

HHSC is receiving funding to provide Advanced Person-Centered Behavior Training for 20 nursing facilities that have residents with dementia. This...

10/12/2017

Celebrating the United Way today! Come see us from 5:30-7:30!