The Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County offers caregiver support programs and care coordination at no cost. The Alzheimer's Association's North Central Texas Chapter helpline (800-272-3900) is also free and available 24/7 for dementia-specific caregiver questions.
How this actually works
A lot of Fort Worth families don't realize how much free support exists until they're already exhausted. Beyond the Area Agency on Aging's direct programs, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County provides both nutrition support and a regular wellness check for homebound seniors, which can be a meaningful piece of a caregiver's support plan even before a bigger care decision is needed. Texas 2-1-1 is a useful single starting point if you're not sure which specific program fits your situation -- describe what you need and they'll route you to the right local resource rather than making you guess.
