What better way to celebrate Black History Month than to get outside and enjoy our amazing city while learning more about Black History! Check out 14 landmarks in Austin that are important to understanding Black History. Places to Check Out: Barbara Jordan statue on the University of Texas campus Oakwood Annex Cemetary Downs Mabson Field Texas...
We are delighted to welcome Horacio Huerta, Agent Manager/Community Outreach with United Healthcare, to our Board of Directors. Horacio has been with United Healthcare for four years, starting in the El Paso market. In March 2020 he moved to the Austin area. In his role at United Healthcare, one of his primary objectives is educating...
AustinUP has partnered with Next For Me to offer a course based on the book, Next For Me: A Guide to Change For Everybody. In the book, Silicon Valley veterans Carole McManus and Jeff Tidwell deliver a philosophical and wide-eyed set of exercises for entrepreneurs and anyone looking to make a career move to see their new path in...
As older workers approach retirement, employers risk losing their greatest asset. The knowledge that older workers have accumulated throughout their careers is valuable. If companies don't support interaction and communication between younger and older generations, that precious information will be lost. While many companies choose to hire younger workers due to their eagerness to learn and...
AustinUP is proud to introduce our new intern, Jillian Jacobs. She will be helping us create an advocacy campaign targeting employers (for profit and nonprofit) to promote the benefits of multigenerational workplaces and the value of older workers. Jillian shares some of her background and interests below. Hello, AustinUP, I’m Jillian Jacobs! I’m currently an advertising...
As I watch the protests against racism and police brutality in Austin and around the world, my first instinct is to rally friends and neighbors to support the effort and encourage action and communication....
While the news has been full of heartbreaking stories about the effect of COVID-19 on elder residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes, we also see evidence of an entire army of 50+ adults who are demonstrating stamina and strength as they offer comfort to their children and grandchildren and support for their neighbors and others in need. There is a true sense of resilience in...
Many families who have loved ones in a medical facility or other type of senior community are currently struggling with the new guidelines on visitations....
The Aging Services Council of Central Texas is offering insight as well as local information and service updates related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. AustinUP is proud to collaborate with these organizations and promote this effort....
AustinUP is proud to feature this guest blog post from our newest community partner, the Osher Lifelong Institute (OLLI) at the University of Texas at Austin....