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22 Ways to Show You Care – Caregiving at Any Age

Grandchildren can contribute to the well-being of their grandparents by caregiving in many ways. A visit always brings joy and decreases isolation and depression for both parties. Caregiving at Any Age Children Reading together Playing cards or board games Look at photo albums Play games on a tablet or phone Color or paint Go for […]

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Bingo Game Connects Two Sides

by Jentry Davis Special Events Manager Being on the development team at The Senior Source provides me with the unique experience of connecting with our amazing donors who are essential in funding our programs like our popular bingo game. It is their generosity and eagerness to share our mission which allows us to provide services

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Beware the Aggressive House Flippers Working Your Neighborhood

by Stephan B. Benton Financial Counselor How House Flippers Exploit Vulnerable Seniors in DFW The older DFW neighborhoods in this hot housing market are subjecting vulnerable seniors to aggressive solicitations by house flippers seeking to make a quick buck. These flippers attempt to buy a house and then immediately resell it, with no intention of

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Scam Alert: Fake Homecare Call Visits

Scam Alert: Parkland advising Dallas County seniors to protect themselves against fake homecare call visits Call 911 if you feel threatened by an unrecognizable caller or home solicitor Dallas – A recent phone call scam is targeting the Dallas County elderly community. The Parkland Health Call Center has received numerous phone from elderly patients who

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Ombudsman Perspective: Senior Care Facility Discharge Planning What You Need to Know

You have a loved one in a nursing home, and you are told that you have 30 days to move them out. Your heart races just thinking about it and you don’t know where to start. Discharge planning can help ensure a smooth transition. Your facility’s ombudsman can help every step of the way. Know

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New Funds Available to Texas Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

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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How to spot a romance scam on Facebook

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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Celebrating Meaningful Senior Longevity: One Family’s 110-Year Story

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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4 Essential Tips for Seniors to Land the Job

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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