Learn about programs that can support family caregivers as paid providers

Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2025) – Caregiving and the time and resources associated can escalate quickly and leave you with feelings of despair and stress. Especially if you are working and caregiving. You may find yourself pulled in multiple directions without the proper resources to do what is needed for both your job and your loved one. The stress of meeting everyone’s expectations is real. Fortunately, there are resources available.

Did you know that there are programs that will consider family members as a paid provider? Doni Green, Director of Aging Programs North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging since 1996 will lead a program to address this topic on April 14th. She will talk about federal and state programs, including Medicaid waivers, Community Attendant Services, and VA Aid and Attendance/Veteran Directed Care, that can pay family members. Doni has worked as a geriatric case manager at Parkland Hospital, and she created a senior membership program at St. Paul Medical Center before her role at NCTAA.

The caregiving journey can be made more manageable with the proper support. Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) is here to partner with you. We collaborate with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to provide caregiver support, guide caregivers and seniors through all stages of life and preparation and offer a lifeline to relieve anxiety.

Programs that Can Consider Family Members as Paid Providers – WellMed Charitable Foundation

April 14 @ 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, CDT

This is a free, online event, registration is required. RSVP here:  https://bit.ly/4c8qBVo

Check out our Resource Directory, FAQ, and Educational Events Calendar for more great information on the North Central Texas Agency Agency on Aging website. Permission is granted to duplicate all parts of this page to use in education programs supporting family members caring for elders.

For additional information, call Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County at 972-771-9514.

 Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provided information. The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults aged 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties. Their mission is to create and maintain a coordinated health and social services network for older adults and family caregivers. They provide services and resources that help older adults maximize their quality of life and live independently. Information, education, and direct services help individuals meet basic needs and make informed decisions. Contact one of their staff members or call 800-272-3921.

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