The City of Dallas has scheduled orientation meetings from July 15-31, 2024 for their “Home Improvement & Preservation Program.” See the schedule below for dates and locations. Some meetings have Spanish translations available. There is also a “Home Repair Application Workshop” on July 19, 2024 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at North Oak Cliff […]
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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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. It is their generosity and eagerness to share our mission which allows us to provide services for older adults throughout Dallas.
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by Stephan B. Benton Financial Counselor 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 living in it, remodeling it, or bulldozing it
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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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Join us for healthy eating tips and recipes for seniors and their caregivers. Learn about quick and delicious meals and snacks ready when you are in a rush. Understand the nutrition that fuels your body and how your eating style impacts your choices. Get healthy tips about cooking with fats and adding flavor without adding
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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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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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The Caregiver Refresh Forum can help anyone caring for a dependent older adult loved one who needs assistance. Our forum will have useful information, whether you are just starting your caregiving journey, or you have been doing it for a while and you need guidance or support. We have a panel of experts who will
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Older adults need car and life insurance and want the best price as we all do. However, insurance frauds and scams can be hard to detect. Our Elder Financial Safety Center staff gives seniors tell-tale sign to watch for when shopping for insurance. Please like and share this video! Then subscribe to our channel. Volunteer
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