NEWS & RESOURCES
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Recent Educational Presentations & Publications
Financial Health & Fraud Prevention
NEWS
Listen the the KOOP interview with our Executive Director, Johanna Stahl-Mandel &
Co-founder and Past CCV Board President, Mart Hoffman! (Recorded August 21, 2025)
CCV featured on KXAN's Studio 512!
Watch our member Kathy and volunteers Arnie and Chammi in action.
Welcome to CCV's first Honorary member, Austin's Favorite Weatherman, Jim Spencer!
Recent Educational Presentations & Publications
(To view videos or Zoom recordings of recent CCV programs, visit our Watch Past Programs page.)
- "Here's a proven way to slow aging" from the Washington Post
- TIME Magazine series on the Future of Living
- The Best Books on Longevity from 2025, from SuperAge.com
- UT's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents a 6-part series on "Getting Older without Getting Old"
- Dr. Jared Benge discusses the Aging Brain
For assistance and referrals, visit the website above or call (512) 916-6062
Caregiving in Central Texas - A Community Resource Guide (click to download PDF)
Advance Directives from our community partner Hospice Austin:
Medical Power of Attorney (fillable PDF)
Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Order (fillable PDF)
Survivor Checklist (fillable PDF) - What to do after the death of a loved one.
Funeral Planning & Final Arrangements
Communication Strategies and Behaviors in Dementia
Dementia Resources from UT Austin
FREE Memory Care programs from Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church
What is a Memory Care Facility?
What to Expect in a Memory Care Facility
Financial Health & Fraud Prevention
Scam Alerts from the Texas Attorney General
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Scam Alerts
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Scam Glossary
Austin Seniors & Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
USA Government Services and Information Hub
Seven Causes of Falls in the Elderly
The Best Medical Alert Systems with Fall Detection of 2025
FREE Classes from Aging is Cool
Senior Home Safety Program (FREE assessment from Austin/Travis County EMS)
Services for the Medically Vulnerable
Vision Loss Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers
Ombudsman for Residents of Assisted Living Facilities
Visit Ombudsman website above or call (512) 916-6054
Planning for Long Term Care and its Cost (YouTube link below)
Senior Housing for Low Income Residents
See the map below for Drive-a-Senior service areas
or click here to visit their website for more information.
Below is a list of transportation providers in the Austin area.
Freezing Weather Preparations for your Home