Senior Resources
Programs, discounts, assistance and practical resources for older adults, caregivers and families helping them navigate everyday needs.
Official Programs & Helpful Starting PointsPrograms older adults and caregivers may not know about.
Start with a topic below, then choose a trusted organization. Services, age rules, funding and availability vary; use your ZIP code where offered.
Meals & Food
Meals on Wheels, pantry food, senior food boxes and market benefits.
See programs →Medicare & Medicine
Prescription savings and free Medicare counseling.
See programs →Benefits & Cost Savings
Public assistance, discount programs and everyday savings.
See programs →Local Aging Support
County-based aging agencies, rides and caregiver services.
See programs →Housing & Bills
Assistance searches and household expense support.
See programs →Caregiving & Safety
Help for caregivers, fraud awareness and aging safely.
See programs →Meals & Food
Meals on Wheels — Local Program Finder
Look for local home-delivered meals or community dining. Eligibility, costs, donations and availability vary.
View official program ↗Nationwide · Local food banksFeeding America — Senior Food Programs
Find senior food boxes, food pantries, home deliveries and farmers-market nutrition programs by ZIP code.
View official program ↗Nationwide · Free locatorFeeding America — Find a Food Bank
Find nearby food banks and ask about special hours or programs for older adults.
View official program ↗Texas · ZIP-based program finderMeals on Wheels Texas — Local Finder
Search for delivered meals or community dining providers by Texas ZIP code.
View official program ↗Medicare & Medicine
Medicare Extra Help — Prescription Costs
Official information about help paying Medicare Part D premiums and prescription costs.
View official program ↗Nationwide · Free serviceSHIP — Free Medicare Counseling
Find unbiased help comparing plans, understanding Medicare, and applying for cost-saving programs.
View official program ↗Benefits & Cost Savings
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Free tax help for eligible taxpayers, with a special focus on older adults. AARP membership is not required.
View official program ↗Nationwide · Many benefits require membershipAARP Member Discounts & Benefits
Browse restaurant, shopping, travel, wellness and home-related benefits; check each offer's membership rules.
View official program ↗Nationwide · Official government directoryUSAGov Benefits Finder
Explore possible retirement, food, health, disability and housing programs and learn how to apply.
View official program ↗Nationwide · Free nonprofit toolBenefitsCheckUp — Program Screening
Check whether an older adult may qualify for food, health, utility and other money-saving programs.
View official program ↗Local Aging Support
Eldercare Locator
Find your local Area Agency on Aging for meals, rides, in-home support, respite care and other services. Call 1-800-677-1116.
View official program ↗Houston · Harris CountyHarris County Area Agency on Aging
Explore nutrition, health, caregiver support and benefit-counseling services for older residents.
View official program ↗Montgomery and surrounding countiesHouston–Galveston Area Agency on Aging
Connect with aging-service providers outside Harris County. Services vary by county and availability.
View official program ↗Housing & Bills
Caregiving & Safety
Aging & Disability Resource Center — Gulf Coast
Information and referrals for caregivers, older adults and people with disabilities in the service region.
View official program ↗Harris County · Local programBakerRipley — Senior Health & Wellness
Explore senior activities and wellness services; use the organization directory for enrollment and locations.
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