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George Dunham and his Bird Dogs Aim to Make an Impression at Troy Aikman’s Concert

Since 2008, George Dunham and his band, The Bird Dogs, have been on the bill with some big country acts. But this Saturday, they’ll be sharing the stage with several big names — all on the same night — at Troy Aikman’s Highway to Henryetta concert in Aikman’s hometown of Henryetta, Okla. Dunham, co-host of

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Caregiving From a Distance

The other side of the diaspora experience is loneliness and neglect, particularly for the elderly. Attention and sensitivity can go a long way in ensuring love and care for those who have raised you to adulthood and provided the stepping stone to your success. BY SEJAL DESAI   My maternal grandmother, who I call Ba,

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The Senior Source Provides Connection and Community in an Unexpected Way

by Olha Bernard Accounting Assistant When I started working at The Senior Source, I didn’t realize how big and helpful this organization is. Although we only have about 50 employees, we also have more than 1,000 volunteers with an incredible amount of diversity in nationality, age, culture, and religion. And I was surprised to learn

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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 like our popular bingo game. It is their generosity and eagerness to share our mission which allows us to provide services

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Beware the Aggressive House Flippers Working Your Neighborhood

by Stephan B. Benton Financial Counselor How House Flippers Exploit Vulnerable Seniors in DFW The older DFW neighborhoods in this hot housing market are subjecting vulnerable seniors to aggressive solicitations by house flippers seeking to make a quick buck. These flippers attempt to buy a house and then immediately resell it, with no intention of

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Children Experiencing Homelessness Receive Individual Attention from Grandma Bea

by Kimberly Gaston FGP Assistant Director I will always remember the day Ms. Bea Kassees walked through the doors of a childcare facility for children experiencing homelessness in Dallas, ready to start the new adventure of being a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer. The smallest of these kids have already overcome the kind of adversity that

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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 elderly community. The Parkland Health Call Center has received numerous phone from elderly patients who

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Top 5 things to do at your Plano Public Library this June

Take charge of your financial affairs (adults, registration requested) The Senior Source is offering a four-part series of financial literacy classes designed to help you protect your money from harm and abuse and be better prepared for the unpredictable challenges of life. Money Smart for Older Adults meets on Wednesdays, June 8-29 from 1-3 p.m.

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