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For nearly 60 years, the Dallas community has turned to The Senior Source for answers to any aging-related questions. As a trusted resource and a champion of older adults, we understand everyone ages differently and has different needs. Here you will find articles, presentations, resources, and tools to support you and your loved ones, wherever you may be in your aging journey.
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5 Tips For Helping Older Adult Loved Ones with Finances
Are you gearing up to review your aging parent or friends’ finances? Have you already started and are feeling stressed about how to communicate with your loved one about what may need to happen? We can help! Natalie Krusz, Senior…
Advice on Overcoming the “Powdered Butt Syndrome”
“Powdered Butt Syndrome” is a term describing older adult parents whose adult children give them good advice, but the parents reject it due to thinking, ‘I powdered your butt when you were a baby, so what makes you think you…
5 Takeaways I Learned as a 30-Year-Old Executor and Trustee
Written By Kasha Orozco Losing a loved one is never easy. I was raised by my grandmother, a saint in so many aspects. One of the downsides to being raised by a grandparent though, is you can expect to lose…
Spring into Action: Home Safety!
By: Kimberly Knight Rain Rain go away come back another day! Do you remember this rhyme? As we say goodbye to this dreary weather, welcome warmer temperatures, longer days, and anticipate the arrival of spring, I wanted to talk directly…
Top 10 Interview Questions of 2024
This PDF gives you the top 10 interview questions of 2024 and provides helpful tips on answering each question. Download the “Top 10 Interview Questions” PDF
Aging Well and the “BLUE ZONES®” Longevity Principles
By Triste Vasquez-White Even though I work in the aging field, I haven’t really thought much about how long I want to live or how long I expect to live. Have you? I am in my late fifties now and…
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Will Medicare Pay For Your COVID-19 Test?
Will Medicare pay for your COVID-19 test? That depends on the type of test and the doctor’s orders. This graphic will help you decide. Yes Medicare will cover all tests preformed by a lab when ordered by a doctor, pharmacist…
COVID-19 Response for Nursing Facilities
Updated guidelines from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services on nursing facility actions in the event of a COVID-19 exposure.
Top 10 Interview Questions of 2024
This PDF gives you the top 10 interview questions of 2024 and provides helpful tips on answering each question. Download the “Top 10 Interview Questions” PDF
Resource from Indeed: Transferable Skills Career Guide
A guide to landing a job based on your real-world experience From the “Forward” in the “Transferable Skills Career Guide” If you’re looking for new ways to market yourself in today’s economy, this guide shows you how to highlight an…
5 Tips For Helping Older Adult Loved Ones with Finances
Are you gearing up to review your aging parent or friends’ finances? Have you already started and are feeling stressed about how to communicate with your loved one about what may need to happen? We can help! Natalie Krusz, Senior…
Advice on Overcoming the “Powdered Butt Syndrome”
“Powdered Butt Syndrome” is a term describing older adult parents whose adult children give them good advice, but the parents reject it due to thinking, ‘I powdered your butt when you were a baby, so what makes you think you…
Financial Abuse of the Elderly by Paid Caregivers
A caregiver is defined as anyone who cares for a person who cannot care for themselves, typically assisting the individual or dependent person with the activities of daily life (ADL’s), such as bathing, dressing, and eating. A caregiver allows the…
Scam Alert: Fake Homecare Call Visits
Scam Alert: Parkland advising Dallas County seniors to protect themselves against fake homecare call visits Call 911 if you feel threatened by an unrecognizable caller or home solicitor Dallas – A recent phone call scam is targeting the Dallas County…
Aging Well and the “BLUE ZONES®” Longevity Principles
By Triste Vasquez-White Even though I work in the aging field, I haven’t really thought much about how long I want to live or how long I expect to live. Have you? I am in my late fifties now and…
Healthcare Proxies, Medical Power of Attorneys, and more
By: Kimberly Knight What is Advanced Care Planning? Advance Care Planning involves making decisions about your medical care in the event you’re unable to communicate your wishes. It’s a thoughtful process that ensures your preferences are known and respected, allowing…
22 Ways to Show You Care – Caregiving at Any Age
Grandchildren can contribute to the well-being of their grandparents by caregiving in many ways. A visit always brings joy and decreases isolation and depression for both parties. Caregiving at Any Age Children Reading together Playing cards or board games Look…
Bingo Game Connects Two Sides
by Jentry Davis Special Events Manager Being on the development team at The Senior Source provides me with the unique experience of connecting with our amazing donors who are essential in funding our programs. It is their generosity and eagerness…
Medicare 2024 Need to Knows with Carl Burlbaw
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Understanding Your Medicare Choices
You can choose from two paths to reach the Medicare coverage you need. For more information, contact The Senior Source. We’re here to help!
What You Need To Know About Insurance As A Senior
Older adults need car and life insurance and want the best price as we all do. However, insurance frauds and scams can be hard to detect. Our Elder Financial Safety Center staff gives seniors tell-tale sign to watch for when…
The guardianship guide: How to protect your loved ones
State laws are designed to prevent predatory behavior. It’s a nightmare scenario: A stranger knocks on the door and informs the resident, an elderly woman, that the court has appointed the visitor as her guardian. The guardian tells the resident…
Understanding Your Medicare Choices
You can choose from two paths to reach the Medicare coverage you need. For more information, contact The Senior Source. We’re here to help!
How to Download the Shield Our Seniors App
Our “Shield Our Seniors” app for iPhone and for Android devices. This app assists first responders in the detection of and protection from elder abuse. You can download this app as noted below. The app itself is free, but downloading…
In the Red, More and more older adults are in debt at retirement age—and beyond
Many older adults are in debt at retirement age. How did this happen and how do you tackle the problem? This article from the Silver Century Foundation dives into the growing problem and its solutions.
Your Rights to Mortgage Payment Forbearance and Foreclosure Protection Under the Federal CARES Act
Consumer Relief Guide The COVID-19 pandemic is causing financial hardship for millions of American homeowners. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing financial hardship, you or they may have access to help under a new federal law known as…
What You Need To Know About Insurance As A Senior
Older adults need car and life insurance and want the best price as we all do. However, insurance frauds and scams can be hard to detect. Our Elder Financial Safety Center staff gives seniors tell-tale sign to watch for when…
Documentos Importantes Que Todo Cuidador Debe Tener Para Su Ser Querido
Información médica para su ser querido: Lista del historial médico y los medicamentos du su ser querido Lista / información de contacto de todos los proveedores médicos, dentista Información de farmacia y pedidos por correo Toda la información del seguro,…
How to Download the Shield Our Seniors App
Our “Shield Our Seniors” app for iPhone and for Android devices. This app assists first responders in the detection of and protection from elder abuse. You can download this app as noted below. The app itself is free, but downloading…
Ways to Get Low-Cost or Free Home Internet
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Permanent, government program to help low-income households pay for internet and connected devices, such as laptops or tablets. Up to $30 per month discount on internet or up to $75 per month if you live on…