Who is eligible for services?

To qualify for caregiver services, a person must provide unpaid care to a dependent family member or friend. Either the caregiver or care partner must live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Parker, Palo Pinto, Rockwall, Somervell or Wise counties. 

In addition, the person who requires care must be

• at least 60 years of age;
• have Alzheimer's or a related dementia;
• a grandchild who is under the age of 18 and in primary custody of a grandparent who's at least 55 years of age; and/or
• an adult who is under the age of 60, lives with a family caregiver who is at least 55 years old, and requires daily assistance from the caregiver

North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or religion. However, it does give priority to older persons who have low incomes, are frail, live in rural areas, and/or have disabilities.

How much do services cost?

North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging does not charge for its services, but accepts donations of any amount. All donations are used to expand services.

How can I get more information about North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging services?

For more information about services funded through the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, call 800-272-3921 or view the following publications.

• Caregiver Resources 
• Understanding Your Options for Services in the Community 

How do I reach an area agency on aging if I don't live in the counties listed?

To reach an Area Agency on Aging in the state of Texas, call 800-252-9240. To reach an area agency on aging in any state, call 800-677-1116.

Local Organizations and Resources

North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provides funding to the following organizations for caregiver services.

Alzheimer’s Association of North Central Texas - Classes on dealing with Alzheimer's. Call 817-336-4949.

• Alzheimer's Association Services
• State and Local Alzheimer's Disease and Caregiver Resources 
• Short list of North Central Texas dementia care resources

Alzheimer's Association of Greater Dallas - Workshops on caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's. Call 214-540-2400 for more information.

Maurice Barnett Geriatric Wellness Center - Counseling and education for informal caregivers. Call 972-941-7335.

Z-Quest - Education and training programs held throughout the North Central Texas area. Visit www.familycaregiversonline.net for details.

LifeRoads - Education on living with low vision. Call 214-353-0934 for more information.

Contact Information 
Doni Green, Director of Aging
Phone: 1-800-272-3921 | Fax: 817-695-9274
Email