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Now’s the Time to “Beat the Heat” for North Texas Seniors By Making a Cool Donation

It seems like North Texas went straight from the cool days of early spring immediately into the frying pan hot days of summer. There was no transitional time to adjust to blistering temperatures with daily threats of breaking all-time records. Starting this Sunday, thermometers are slated to bypass the 100-degree mark daily for nearly a […]

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George Dunham and his Bird Dogs Aim to Make an Impression at Troy Aikman’s Concert

Since 2008, George Dunham and his band, The Bird Dogs, have been on the bill with some big country acts. But this Saturday, they’ll be sharing the stage with several big names — all on the same night — at Troy Aikman’s Highway to Henryetta concert in Aikman’s hometown of Henryetta, Okla. Dunham, co-host of

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Caregiving From a Distance

The other side of the diaspora experience is loneliness and neglect, particularly for the elderly. Attention and sensitivity can go a long way in ensuring love and care for those who have raised you to adulthood and provided the stepping stone to your success. BY SEJAL DESAI   My maternal grandmother, who I call Ba,

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Plano Mag

Top 5 things to do at your Plano Public Library this June

Take charge of your financial affairs (adults, registration requested) The Senior Source is offering a four-part series of financial literacy classes designed to help you protect your money from harm and abuse and be better prepared for the unpredictable challenges of life. Money Smart for Older Adults meets on Wednesdays, June 8-29 from 1-3 p.m.

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The Senior Source’s New Officers And Board Members for 2022-2023 Announced

As spring rains are busting out all types of new sprouts, so North Texas non-profits are brandishing new leadership and come-on-board members. The Senior Source is the latest to reveal its new crop of volunteer supporters and talents. The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson reported that the organization’s Board of Directors includes the following team: Chair Chad Park, Past-Chair Peter Hegi,

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They’re Being Hit Significantly: Inflation Affecting Older Adults, Retirees

At the Waxahachie Senior Center, the talk is focused on the afternoon card game and inflation. “You have to learn how to budget, even more than what we did before. Inflation keeps going up, but our income stays the same,” said retiree Pat Middlebrooks. “We don’t know how high it’s going to go. If it

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Dallas Examiner

Ombudsmen: Championing adults in long-term care

An ombudsman is an official or advocate who is appointed to investigate individuals’ complaints against an inefficient or dishonest administration. Since October, the ombudsman program has served 10,438 residents in Dallas County. African Americans make up nearly 24% of that population. The Long-term Care Ombudsman program, offered through the Senior Source, is a federally mandated

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