CORONAVIRUS HELP & RESOURCES
GROCERY DELIVERY/FOOD RESOURCES
H-E-B
In partnership with Favor, H-E-B is offering delivery for seniors with Favor for grocery essentials. The service is available to folks 60 and older.
Additional Details:
- Order between 9am-1pm for same day delivery.
- The service is free with the exception of a $10 tip for the delivery driver.
How to Order:
- Call the dedicated Senior Support Line at 1-833-397-0080.
- Order through the Favor App.
- On the web at favordelivery.com/seniors.
Central Texas Food Bank
For information on their Find Food Now program, visit HERE.
Article on Supporting Local Restaurants/Curbside Resources
Check it out the article on supporting local restaurants HERE.
Curbside restaurant information, visit HERE.
MEDICAL RESOURCES
Mind, Body, Life Connection
512-365-4278
www.MindBodyLifeConnection.com
Dr. Perez is offering telemental health services to new and existing clients. She has also opened up many additional sliding scale slots for clients who are struggling financially.
Be Well MD
512-467-5099
https://www.stayhealthystayhome.com/
Telemedicine Visits - Covered under Medicare.
COVID-19 Update
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
11 am – noon
Dr. Carlson will be live via video with the
latest developments on COVID-19.
Join in with your questions.
Use this link to join:
SOCIAL/EDUCATIONAL/ACTIVITY RESOURCES
Aging is Cool
Aging is Cool is offering fitness, yoga, brain training and educational programs. Cost is $15.99/month. Visit HERE.
Westbank Community Library
Check out the library's YouTube Channel for videos and past live streams including the past Aging Adult Seminar Series recordings HERE!
Family Eldercare
Lifetime Connections Without Walls: "Lifetime Connections Without Walls is a telephone activities program that provides opportunities for older adults to connect with others in their community and across the country. We offer social and educational sessions, support groups, and friendly conversation, all from the comfort of home."
Visit HERE to sign up and for more information. The programming fee is being waved during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Power for Parkinson's
For free online exercise videos, visit HERE.
YouTube live stream schedule, visit HERE.
City of Lakeway
Resources to help residents help take care of each other, visit HERE.
Things to do at Home
Check out some ideas HERE.
Workout Resources
Check out some ideas HERE.
AGE of Central Texas
Check out some great ideas for activities and resources for older adults and caregivers HERE.
AGE of Central Texas also has a Information and Resource Center and durable medical equipment lending remains open via phone or email: ResourceCenter@AGEofCentralTX.org and 512-600-9275.
Yoga by Dayna
Full schedule of yoga therapy and chair yoga classes will be offered on Zoom (online).
YogabyDayna.com
(512) 914-4870
South Asians' International Volunteer Association (SAIVA)
Offering virtual programming for all senior adults. Please email saivacommunications@gmail.com for more information and session links.
Area Agency on Aging of the Capitol Area
For more information on their services and resources, visit HERE.
Alzheimer's Association
- Dr. Haydee Becerril is offering consultations by phone or videoconferencing for those who need information about care planning and those in need of emotional support. Contact information for scheduling care consultations is 512-592-0990 ext.2030 or hbhernandez@alz.org.
- To apply for Respite Care Funding, visit HERE.
- They are also now offering an online education program. For additional details and upcoming programs, visit HERE.
Heart & Soul Care
- Heart & Soul Care has started has started what they call “companionship calls” that pairs volunteers with “senior loved ones.”
- https://www.heartandsoulcare.org/
- 512-222-9855
CHURCH RESOURCES
Lake Travis One
Is a resource for the community of Lake Travis. Visit: www.laketravisone.com
Austin Ridge Bible Church
You can check out videos of past sermons by visiting HERE.
The Lakeway Church
You can check out videos of past sermons by visiting HERE.
ACTS Church Lakeway
Check out their past sermon podcasts by visiting HERE.
Spirit in the Hills Lutheran Church
Check out their sermon podcasts by visiting HERE.
Emmaus Catholic Parish
To view the livestream of their Sunday mass, visit HERE.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
GENERAL RESOURCES
NextDoor Help Map
For Lakeway, visit HERE.
AARP
For general information on Coronavirus, visit HERE.
A Plus Cremation
In an effort to assist families during this troubling time, A Plus Cremation is offering $100.00 off the retail price with the purchase of a minimum urn. Pre-Arrangements are highly recommended with additional discounts being applied for qualified service types. For more information please contact Chris Tapia at A Plus Cremation at 512-221-0603. Office hours are by appointment only or arrangements can be made over the phone or via email.
211 HELPLINE
One call access to a variety of resources. Simply dial 2-1-1.
Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce
- LTCC website - www.laketravischamber.com
- Support Local LT Facebook page (new!)
Gero Central
For a list of resources, visit HERE.
Baylor Scott & White Health
Traveling? How to protect yourself from COVID-19
https://scrubbing.in/traveling-how-to-protect-yourself-from-coronavirus-or-covid-19/
How to cope with anxiety about coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://scrubbing.in/how-to-cope-with-anxiety-about-coronavirus-covid-19/
Free COVID-19 screening questionnaire now available via MyBSWHealth
https://scrubbing.in/free-covid-19-screening-questionnaire-now-available-via-mybswhealth/
Talking to your kids about the novel coronavirus disease
https://scrubbing.in/talking-to-your-kids-about-the-novel-coronavirus-disease/
Foods that may help boost your immune system
https://scrubbing.in/foods-that-may-help-boost-your-immune-system/
How to stay active while working at home
https://scrubbing.in/how-to-stay-active-while-working-from-home/
Maintaining hope during COVID-19 social distancing
https://scrubbing.in/maintaining-hope-during-covid-19-social-distancing/
Why COVID-19 testing is not recommended for everyone
https://scrubbing.in/why-covid-19-testing-is-not-recommended-for-everyone/
How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms at home
https://scrubbing.in/how-to-treat-mild-covid-19-symptoms-at-home/
What to do if you think you have COVID-19
https://scrubbing.in/what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-covid-19/
Working from home? 5 ways to be productive and stay sane
https://scrubbing.in/working-from-home-5-ways-to-be-productive-and-stay-sane/
How to maximize your workouts using fitness apps
https://scrubbing.in/how-to-pick-the-best-workout-app-for-your-fitness-goals/
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Workforce Solutions Capitol Area
To search available jobs, visit HERE.
Peak Performers
They are currently still recruiting and welcome résumés – including from people with disabilities and chronic medical conditions for a variety of positions and position types with the State of Texas and other local government agencies. To see the job postings, visit HERE.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Meals on Wheels Central Texas
To see their needs, visit HERE. Note, they need help from volunteers previously trained within the last 6 months.
Senior Access
For more information on helping with their Senior Buddy program, visit HERE.
Aspire to Age
To sign up to volunteer to do virtual and phone call check-ins with seniors, fill out the form HERE.
Capitol City Village
Looking for volunteers to help with a variety of things. For more information on the available opportunities, you can call 512-524-2709 or email info@capitolcityvillage.org.
Alzheimer's Association
They are looking for volunteers/collaborators who can help with health education for the Central Texas aging population. For additional information, contact Maxine Vieyra, program director, at mpvieyra@alz.org or call at 512-592-0990 ext. 854.