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Legacy Fund
The Bert Kruger-Smith and Willie Kocurek Legacy Fund
“The thing that makes me the happiest is the feeling that I have touched other lives in meaningful ways.”
~ AGE co-founder Bert Kruger Smith
To further celebrate our 30th Anniversary, AGE of Central Texas is honoring our co-founders – and their personal mission to touch people’s lives – by proudly establishing the Bert Kruger-Smith and Willie Kocurek Legacy Fund.
The Legacy Fund represents a group of passionate individuals who invest in AGE’s mission at an impactful level.
Not only will you be a part of helping AGE’s programs grow to meet Central Texas’ expanding aging population, but your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact thanks to the Anderson Foundation. The Legacy Fund founders will also be invited to a party at the Governor’s Mansion, along with other opportunities throughout the year.
This founding group of community investors will be creating a foundation to help launch AGE of Central Texas into the next successful 30+ years of serving the Central Texas community. We know that the population of adults 60 and older in Central Texas will grow by 67% by the Year 2020, so the need for services for older adults and family caregivers will climb rapidly during the next few years.
Today, an estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease or similar dementia, and the number of individuals diagnosed each year is growing steadily as the population ages. Today’s treatments only temporarily ease some dementia symptoms, so the need for AGE’s therapeutic adult day care and respite for caregivers is at an all-time high and growing.
The only requirements to join The Legacy Fund are a big heart and a gift impact of $1,000 or more.
Click here to to become a founding member of The Legacy Fund and make a difference in a meaningful way.
Benefits of adult day for caregivers
Benefits of Adult Day for Caregivers
Keeping an elderly loved one at home for as long as possible is a goal that many families share. Caregiving, though, can be physically and emotionally exhausting. According to recent research:
- Twenty-three percent of family caregivers caring for loved ones for five years or more report their health is fair or poor (Caregiving in the United States; National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP; November 2009)
- A caregiver’s immune system weakens, thus increasing their chances of developing a chronic illness themselves (Drs. Janice-Kiecolt Glaser and Ronald Glaser, “Chronic stress and age-related increases in the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6” in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 30, 2003)
- Twenty percent of employed female caregivers over 50 years old report symptoms of depression compared to 8 percent of their non-caregiving peers (MetLife Study of Working Caregivers and Employer Health Costs; National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Mature Market Institute. February 2010)
- The stress of caregiving can prematurely age a caregiver and take as many as 10 years off a family caregiver’s life (Elissa S. Epel, Dept of Psychiatry, Univ of Calif, SF, et al; From the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Dec 7, 2004, Vol 101, No. 49)
Using adult day health care allows caregivers to maintain their own health and balance their own responsibilities while honoring the senior’s wish to live at home for as long as possible. With a highly trained medical and professional team attuned to clients’ health and wellness, caregivers are able to continue working, take a well-deserved break, attend to other responsibilities, and maintain their own physical and emotional health.
Listen to members and family caregivers from AGE’s Adult Day Health Center:
94% Strongly Agree that: “As caregiver, I feel less stressed when my family member/client is at the Adult Day Health Center.”
97% Caregivers Surveyed Agree or Strongly agreed: “As a caregiver, their life is more manageable since their family member began attending the AGE Adult Day Centers.”
100% Agree or Strongly Agree that: “I am pleased with the services the AGE Adult Day Centers provide.”
97% Agree or Strongly Agree that: “Their family member benefits from the daily exercise and activities.”
What is adult day care?
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What is adult day care?
Adult day health care centers care for older adults with a variety of health needs who cannot be alone during the day because of memory loss, social isolation, illness, or disability. With the support of adult day health services, these older adults who require support are able to continue living in their homes or with their families.
Staffed by skilled professionals, including nurses, certified nursing assistants, activity directors, and program aides, adult day health centers provide daily assistance to older adults who would otherwise require full-time in-home or residential care. Staff members are specially trained in senior health issues, and work closely with the families in the care of the member who attends.
In addition, adult day care centers provide nutritious meals and snacks, as well as engaging activities planned by a licensed activity director. Activities can include gardening, games, music, and exercise. The goal of adult day care is to provide care during the day so older adults can live in the community longer.
Adult day care is a form of long-term care, and many adult day care centers accept payment from Medicaid, long-term care insurance, or Veteran’s Administration benefits, in addition to private payments from clients. Adult day centers generally operate during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Research shows that the supportive services of adult day care may help prevent decline of health as well as premature entry into assisted living and nursing homes. The benefits to the attendee and the benefits to the caregiver are numerous.
Research shows that for participants, adult day care may:
- Stabilize medical conditions and reduce hospitalizations
- Prevent secondary disabilities that result from excessive bed rest or inactivity
- Lead to improved ability to perform daily activities
- Increase self-esteem and dignity
- Improve, stabilize or retard the deterioration of cognitive functioning
- Increase verbal ability and mobility
- Elevate mood and improve behaviors
- Improve nutrition
- Lessen the impact of acute medical changes through monitoring and rapid intervention
- Provide opportunities for friendship and decrease the harmful effects of isolation and loneliness
- Be something to look forward to
- Foster a sense of belonging
- Create a feeling of belonging to a community
Learn More:
No person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or income status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination or retaliation under any federally or non-federally funded program or activity administered by AGE of Central Texas.
Sample activity page and calendar
Tenants
AGE Historic Building 2012 Tenant List
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Meeting Room Rental
Meeting Room Space Rental
Whether you are a current tenant of AGE or a program outside of the building, AGE’s meeting rooms are at your disposal. The meeting rooms are perfect for staff and board meetings, meetings with funders, as well as holiday and other special gatherings.
St. David’s Foundation Conference Room
At more than 800 square feet, the dining room can handle 60 people and has access to multiple tables that can move and fit together to create the ideal space for your needs.
The room has access to a large-screen monitor and a wireless option. There is also a serving kitchen adjacent to the main room.
The Founders Room
Set up with a conference table with 15 chairs. Tables allow for flexible room layout, from conference table to classroom style. Access to built-in projection system available.
How to schedule a meeting room
The cost of using the meeting rooms is $25 per hour with a four hour minimum. Meetings that will last several hours are eligible for a lower hourly rate. You will need to provide proof of liability insurance and pay a $100 refundable deposit.
Contact AGE of Central Texas today to inquire about reserving a meeting room. Call us at 512-451-4611 or email raldalpe@ageofcentraltx.org to schedule a visit to check out the space, learn more about the AGE Building, or reserve your room.
Workplace Giving Gifts
Workplace Giving Gifts
Did you know you can designate a gift to AGE through your workplace? Many business throughout Central Texas and the nation allow their employees to donate to their favorite charity through workplace giving, or they match gifts or volunteer time. Check with your company HR department to see if you can designate a portion of your paycheck. If you company needs a speaker we are available throughout the year. Please use our official name, Austin Groups for the Elderly, during your workplace giving drive. AGE also participates in the City of Austin campaign.
If you company is interested in a group volunteer project, please contact volunteer@ageofcnetraltexas.org to lean about our group volunteer opportunities or visit the volunteer section of the website.
Sponsorship Opportunities
AGE Sponsorship Opportunities
AGE is a nonprofit organization with a 501 c 3 status. It is because of generous donations and sponsorships that we are able to deliver our services to over 3,000 people in Central Texas each year. If your business would like to be recognized as an AGE of Central Texas sponsor, we welcome the opportunity for you to join us at various benefit levels.
Current opportunities include:
Striking A Balance:
For 10 years, AGE has partnered with the Area Agency on Aging to host a free conference designed especially for family caregivers. Last year alone, over 175 family caregivers attend to learn about resources, hear experts in the field. This conference always has excellent rating from the attendees. During a recent year, 90% of respondents rated the Conference Overall as Excellent with multiple comments such as:
- “Enjoyed everything” – 14 similar comments
- “Wonderful information”,”Helpful information and resources.” – 13 similar comments
- “This was fantastic!”, “Thank you!” – 10 similar comments
This year’s conference is November 3, 2012. Sponsorship opportunities are limited and always sell out. They will be available beginning Monday August 20, 2012. Check here for more information or contact Emily Mares at emares@ageofcentraltx.org to make sure you are on the email distribution list.
Sponsor recognition is from October 2012- June 2013.
AGE Annual Awards Dinner:
Approximately 200 people attend this event each year. Benefits of sponsorship can include tickets to the event, recognition at the event and pre-event publications, and recognition to the active e-news subscribers and donors of AGE.
Your sponsor support to the Annual AGE Awards Diner will allow AGE to honor the outstanding community advocates who selflessly give of themselves on behalf of the elderly.
The event is Thursday April 25, 2013.
Awards Dinner Sponsorship Levels
Learn more about the AGE awards dinner or contact Lana Conly at lconly@ageofcentraltx.org or 512.600.9277.
Thanksgiving Lunch at AGE’s Adult Day Centers:
Adult Day Center Thanksgiving Luncheons are beloved annual traditions for our 
families and staff at both the Austin and Round Rock sites. Thank you to a 2012 sponsor, Bill Miller BBQ, for providing two Tom Turkeys, complete with gravy and dressing, for AGE’s adult day center in Round Rock!
