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 to pack her things immediately and whisks her off to an assisted living community. Family […]
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From the “Whip” to a ballerina en pointe, these seniors are versatile. Dance is a universal language. Whether you’re young or old, everybody can dance. And these seniors are proving it. “Pappa Phunk” is showing off his hip-hop moves and Madame Poole brought out the pointe shoes for a dance competition amongst Dallas’ silver-haired set.
Through her ten years of volunteering at The Senior Source, Yasmeen Ali discovered her life has become more purposeful. Now retired, she enjoys serving others and giving of her time. “It may seem like I am giving my time and doing the work, but I am actually receiving so much,” she says. “I feel that
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The Senior Source, the Dallas area’s No. 1 resource for empowering and equipping individuals and families to navigate aging, is celebrating its 60th birthday with a competition that puts Dallas’ older adults front and center. The Diamond Dance-Off kicks off April 1 for Dallas and Collin County residents aged 60 and older who are invited to film
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Listen to one family Caregiver talk about the things he wishes he knew at the start of his mother’s illness. His biggest take away is to not let the label of caregiver define you 100 percent. Watch the video for other great tips.
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How can a caregiver support group help with emotional support, insider knowledge, and friendship through the hard times? One family caregiver talks about his experience with our Senior Source Caregiver Support Group.
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What keeps you motivated to be a great family caregiver? One caregiver discusses the emotions and resources that keep him going.
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How do you renegotiate the relationships in your home when your mother with dementia moves in? Traditional roles often need to change as the disease progresses. Hear from one caregiver about his experience.
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What is life like during a pandemic caring for a mother with dementia? Hear from one family caregiver as he discusses the joys and challenges.
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One caregiver reminisces about his life before his mother’s dementia diagnosis.
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