The Senior Companion Program and the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb by Melissa Gomez The Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb began on March 25th, 2011, when Plano Firefighter John Barrett participated in the first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) at the Fire Departments Instructor Conference in Indianapolis, IN. […]
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At 79 years old, Betty* wants nothing more than to re-enter the workforce. She is confident that her skills as a former bookkeeper and business owner are as sharp as ever and could come in handy for a company needing extra help—especially when tax season rolls around again. However, as she begins her search for
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By: Kimberly Knight Have you ever felt like your senior parents are playing hard to get when it comes to their doctor appointments? It might seem surprising, but many of us have experienced this. As a care partner, attending these appointments is crucial for peace of mind and ensuring you have a clear understanding of
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By: Kimberly Knight Tech Tools and Their Impact on Caregiver Support The phone rings. It’s that dreaded middle-of-the-night jolt. Your heart skips a beat as you hear the frantic voice – your loved one is in the ER, a fall at home. Rushing to the hospital, the details paint a horrifying picture: hours, maybe even
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The City of Dallas has scheduled orientation meetings from July 15-31, 2024 for their “Home Improvement & Preservation Program.” See the schedule below for dates and locations. Some meetings have Spanish translations available. There is also a “Home Repair Application Workshop” on July 19, 2024 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at North Oak Cliff
Edward* insists he is used to being outdoors during the summer. He was a construction worker in downtown Dallas for 45 years, and when he was not battling the hot North Texas sun for 10 hours a day, he was running marathons with his friends on the weekends. He also never missed spending time with
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Los cursos brindan un entorno de apoyo y libre de juicios donde las personas mayores pueden aumentar su alfabetización digital, estar mejor equipados en sus trabajos y conectarse con otros
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Pictured: Richard Clopton (left) and Sami McCauley, a long-term care ombudsman at The Senior Source by Sami McCauley I’m Sami McCauley, and I work in the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program at the Senior Source in Dallas County. In my daily job, I help to resolve many issues that plague Seniors living in Assisted Living Facilities
The Senior Source and TXU team up to provide free window air conditioner units to senior adults in need
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