Senior Assistance Services
Housing Assistance
HUD Housing for Seniors - offers information on affordable housing options for seniors (www.hud.gov & www.tdhca.state.tx.us).
Financial & Legal Resources
Alamo Area Council of Governments - offers home-delivered meals, transportation services, legal aid & caregiver support (https://aacog.com/aging-services). Social Security offers assistance with retirement, disability benefits and supplemental income programs (www.ssa.gov) and don't forget AARP Foundation (www.aarp.org).
Healthcare & Wellness
Medicare & Medicaid have resources for understanding coverage, enrollment & benefits (www.medicare.gov); the WellMed Foundation provides health & wellness for seniors in Texas (https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/); the City of San Antonio has a Metropolitan Health District (https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SAMHD) that offers health screenings, vaccinations and wellness programs.
Transportation
If you are unable to drive, VIA Metropolitan Transit https://www.viainfo.net) provides discounted fares and paratransit services for seniors; there are also Senior Ride Programs like SilverRide (https://silverride.com/schedule-ride/ ) or local churches that often offer free or low cost ride options.
Community & Social Support
Senior Centers of San Antonio offers meals, social activities & educational workshops (https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/DHS/Senior-Services; Meals on Wheels San Antonio delivers meals and provides companionship for homebound seniors (www.https://www.mowsatx.org/); Senior Volunteer Programs like the San Antonio Seniors (https://sanantonioseniors.com/volunteering/) offers various programs for seniors.
Safety & Emergency Services
The San Antonio Fire Department offers free smoke alarm installations & fire safety checks for seniors; there is also an Elder Abuse Hotline to report suspected elder abuse or neglect at 1.800.252.5400 (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services).