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Paying for Care

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Grandparents embrace their grandchild at home — a moment elder care services help preserve.

Texas Department of Aging Programs in Abilene

Texas's aging-services programs serving Abilene — what the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Aging and Disability Services provides, how to access, and how it combines with federal Medicare and Medicaid.

David Thompson

Aging in Place
Paying for Care

A multigenerational family enjoys a moment together at home, illustrating the wider impact of elder care services.

Cost of Elder Care in Abilene in 2026

Real Abilene-area 2026 numbers for every elder care service — companion, personal care, home health, adult day, 24-hour, facility — plus funding paths.

David Thompson

Aging in Place
Paying for Care

An elderly couple cooks with their granddaughter — home-based elder care services in everyday life.

How Much Do Elder Care Services Cost in 2026?

The real numbers — by service, by hour, by month — plus the four funding paths most families use to make the math work.

David Thompson

Aging in Place
Paying for Care