By Jaime Leguizamo Foster Grandparent Program Caseworker When we envision our Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Volunteers hugging one of their kids, we usually see them with a preschooler. We don’t think of those hugs going to a young adult. But, because of the longevity of many of our volunteers and the lasting bond that they […]
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I recently read an article in which the author described being overwhelmed and even paralyzed by everything happening in the world. He said, “I realize that such a shutdown response may actually keep me from moving beyond my helplessness and taking some -any – form of action.” As the Director of RSVP, I constantly
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Join us for healthy eating tips and recipes for seniors and their caregivers. Learn about quick and delicious meals and snacks ready when you are in a rush. Understand the nutrition that fuels your body and how your eating style impacts your choices. Get healthy tips about cooking with fats and adding flavor without adding
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From her first volunteer experience as a little girl, accompanying her grandmother to a nursing home and handing out chocolate bars and bananas to the residents, Stacey Malcolmson felt it so rewarding to spend time with and to serve older adults. Fast forward. Stacey has successfully been able to apply the knowledge and business skills
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Beginning March 2, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will have $842 million to assist homeowners with past-due mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and HOA fees. The money is in a Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF), which was established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to ease financial hardships associated with
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This potential romance scammer picked the wrong person to mess with when he messaged one of our Elder Financial Safety Center team members and her three friends on Facebook. Financial Coach Debbie Burkham responded to a friend’s Facebook post about his birthday celebration last week, with a simple “Happy Birthday.” It turned out the friend’s
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In December 2019, The Senior Source Board Member Sejal Desai visited her then 108-year-old grandmother, who she calls Ba, in India. Upon her return, she wrote a touching article about her Ba’s secrets to longevity. As her grandmother has now crossed the 110-year mark and survived the pandemic, we sit down with Sejal to talk
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Older job seekers need to stay relevant in today’s competitive job market. This video offers tips for seniors to find the right jobs and get their resumes noticed. We offer advice on highlighting your experience and showcasing your accomplishments. With this guidance unemployed older adults can take steps toward landing the job. Please like and
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Older adults looking for a job in today’s job market have many questions. How do I find job listings online? How can I nail my Zoom interview? What should I put on my resume? Christina Taylor, Senior Career Coach with The Senior Source, tells you the answers to all these questions and more. Older adults
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The Caregiver Refresh Forum can help anyone caring for a dependent older adult loved one who needs assistance. Our forum will have useful information, whether you are just starting your caregiving journey, or you have been doing it for a while and you need guidance or support. We have a panel of experts who will
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