Join us as we spotlight a Senior friendly employer, the State Fair of Texas. We will be joined by Karissa Condoianis, Spokesperson, & Senior Vice President, Public Relations. She will discuss the company and the employment opportunities. Join us monthly for our Employer Spotlight, featuring employment partners who are eager to hire Adults +50. Volunteer […]
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By: Christina D. Taylor, Sr. Career Coach It’s no mystery that finding a job can be difficult, and it can be especially hard if you are an older adult. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it takes “on average ten months for someone over 55 to obtain a new job.” Compound that with
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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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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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Caregivers you can do this. The Senior Source can help. Caring for a senior loved one can be challenging and even overwhelming at times. You are not alone. The Senior Source’s free Caregiver Support Program has assisted thousands of families through this journey. Here are a few tips to get you started. Learn and organize
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