February 18th is the last day to apply for vote-by-mail for anyone eligible. Your County Election Office must receive your registration by that date. Simply being postmarked by that date is not accepted. You may have heard about issues affecting some who have applied to vote by mail. They are experiencing a much higher rejection […]
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When she retired from her job as a hospital technician in 2011, Johnnie Lilly soon found that she felt lonely. She told herself: I’m going to get out and do something. That’s how the 79-year-old Texas resident came to work with preschool kids as part of a reading program run by The Senior Source, an
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We’ve all found different ways to accomplish our goals during the past two years. For The Senior Source’s Senior Companion Program (SCP) staff, the vital work of keeping volunteers active and engaged has been a top concern. But the SCP staff also knows that the older adults they serve count on the extra income
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Our Elder Financial Safety Center (EFSC) staff helped a client recently who received this phishing email. Let us show you how to identify scam emails and what to do about them. Luckily, the client called us before calling the listed phone number or replying to the email. We were able to help him identify the
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For seniors on a fixed income, unclaimed money like $200 can make a big difference in their budget. Debbie Burkham, Financial Coach with The Senior Source’s Elder Financial Safety Center (EFSC), recently helped one client claim this amount from the Texas unclaimed property website, CLAIMITTEXAS.ORG. Burkham’s client is a veteran who is disabled and works
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Will Medicare pay for your COVID-19 test? That depends on the type of test and the doctor’s orders. This graphic will help you decide. Yes Medicare will cover all tests preformed by a lab when ordered by a doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional. One Test Medicare will cover only ONE lab test
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IRS tips for seniors on avoiding tax return processing errors that cause refund delays. Publication curtesy of IRS Dallas Local Taxpayer Advocate Office January 2022 Tips for Avoiding Tax Return Processing Errors that Cause Refund Delays Use your Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, not your pay stub, to report your income. Double-check to ensure
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Updated guidelines from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services on nursing facility actions in the event of a COVID-19 exposure.
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Federal legislation has created housing programs that assist older adults who have limited income. The Senior Source understands the complexity of subsidized housing programs and has compiled the following to help you navigate through the maze of information. Please note: This is housing for “independent living.” If you are interested in long-term care housing, such
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