My mom, Patsy Dwight, was the primary caregiver for my grandmother, Ruth Braddock, over the last few years. Both have had a profound impact on my life, and both are amazing women. Seeing the time, effort, stress, struggles, and happy times too that go into caring for a parent (or any loved one)has opened my […]
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My amazing Mother. The main reason I moved in to working in the field of aging was because of my experiences with my Mother. I was an only child and my Mother was an older Mother and a very astute person when it came to finances and health care. Early on she made plans for
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It is indeed a blessing to support the vision of The Senior Source through our estate plan. From the senior programs such as Elder Financial Services, Volunteer opportunities, Senior Companions and so many others, The Senior Source addresses the wide range of needs and issues of seniors in the area. As we considered the impact
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May is Older Americans Month so The Senior Source is shining a light on the needs of Older Adults and how anyone (yes, anyone!) can help. Whether you share the information and resources below with loved ones, offer direct time and energy, or volunteer/donate to nonprofit agencies like The Senior Source, everyone can help seniors live
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Published by My Sweet Charity | May 8, 2023 Before heading off for summer, The Senior Source‘s new board officers assumed their roles and announced five new board members. Heading up the board of directors is Chair Rebecca Wynne, who is joined by Past Chair Chad Park, Chair-Elect Den Bishop, Treasurer Jeff Vanderbilt, Corporate Secretary Sejal Desai, Planning Chair Todd Nordeen and members-at-large Carter
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What is SNAP? SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. You may also hear it referred to as the food stamp program. SNAP provides monetary monthly assistance that can be used to purchase food at your local grocery stores. Whatever amount you don’t use will roll over until the next month. Eligibility is based off
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Published by My Sweet Charity | May 4, 2023 From the depths of the ocean to the highest peaks in the world, Victor Vescovo has led a life that qualifies him as one of the most interesting people in the world. Being a retired naval officer, a sub-orbital spaceflight participant and undersea explorer would have been enough
Opal, a Senior Companion, has made life much better for Jimmie, age 90, and his family. Before Opal arrived, Jimmie’s wife and his daughter, Renita, cared for him. Now, Opal provides companionship, ensures Jimmie has a meal each day, and allows his wife to take a moment for herself. Her help is a huge relief
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I started volunteering with the White Rock Center of Hope in June of 2014 through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program at The Senior Source. Since that time, I not only have volunteered with the White Rock Center of Hope but also spent two years tutoring kindergartners at S. S. Connor Elementary School in my neighborhood.
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Born with an intellectual disability, Jerry, 58, was cared for by his mother and father his entire life. When his parents died in 2015, there was no other family to care for Jerry. He was referred to the Dallas County Probate Court system, which appointed The Senior Source to serve as his guardian. The Guardianship
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