Special Focus: Senior Isolation 

The number of older adults is growing in Tarrant County. One in four workers faces the challenge of caring for someone 65 or older. United Way makes an impact in the community by enabling older adults to remain active and independent. It and other local organizations are working to strengthen the network of care for seniors and inform families about how to help their aging parents and neighbors.

United Way-funded support services for seniors include transportation to medical appointments, nutritious meals at senior centers, and housekeeping and other in-home assistance. United Way’s 2-1-1 information and referral service annually connects thousands of callers with information about health, financial and in-home services for older adults.

The Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County is part of United Way. Through the Area Agency on Aging, the community receives more than $3.8 million annually in state and federal funds for older adult services. Area Agency on Aging staff, along with trained volunteers, answer seniors’ questions about Medicare, living wills, power of attorney, social security and other issues.

United Way and the Area Agency on Aging have helped establish an Aging and Disability Resource Center in Fort Worth (1-888-730-2372).

Better lives for seniors: that’s what matters.