Under Marsha’s leadership, The Senior Source was able to bring the Friendly Visitor Program to the digital world, allowing residents to experience the joy of human connection without exposing themselves to the risks of COVID-19.

Voters approved nearly $5 million in renovations to the Richardson Senior Center as part of the city’s 2015 bond package. Construction began early in the spring of 2020, just days before county-mandated shutdowns brought many city services to a grinding halt.

Dallas County officials report 97 long-term care facility outbreaks, the highest since the pandemic.

Even as some visitor restrictions in North Texas nursing homes and assisted living facilities lift, advocates for people in long-term care say residents are relying on staff to help them cast their ballots during this election.

The Senior Source staff discuss ways to stay connected and care for aging loved ones with memory loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic with Good Morning Texas host, Jane McGarry

The Senior Source’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Director, Suzanna Sulfstede shared the “5 Essential Tips for Families with Loved Ones in Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19” with Jane McGarry.

When COVID-19 restricted visitation, Marsha Evans came up with a long list of ways for volunteers to connect virtually with seniors, and she’s still adding to it.

Older adults also lose more money in scams. The FTC says the median loss for people 80 and older was $1,600 vs. $600 for those 60-69 and $379 for those 30-39. Losses, however, can reach five and six figures.