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For nearly 60 years, the Dallas community has turned to The Senior Source for answers to any aging-related questions. As a trusted resource and a champion of older adults, we understand everyone ages differently and has different needs. Here you will find articles, presentations, resources, and tools to support you and your loved ones, wherever you may be in your aging journey.
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Tech Tools for Today’s Savvy Caregiver
By: Kimberly Knight The phone rings. It’s that dreaded middle-of-the-night jolt. Your heart skips a beat as you hear the frantic voice – your loved one is in the ER, a fall at home. Rushing to the hospital, the details…
City of Dallas Schedules July 2024 Home Improvement & Preservation Program Orientation Meetings and Application Workshop
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…
Staying Cool: 8 Essential Heat Safety Tips for Seniors in the Summer
Edward* insists he is used to being outdoors during the summer. He was a construction worker in downtown Dallas for 45 years, and when he was not battling the hot North Texas sun for 10 hours a day, he was…
Assisted Living Facility Resident Builds Over 120 Model Airplanes to Keep Mind and Body Engaged
Pictured: Richard Clopton (left) and Sami McCauley, a long-term care ombudsman at The Senior Source by Sami McCauley I’m Sami McCauley, and I work in the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program at the Senior Source in Dallas County. In my daily…
Miles Apart, Hearts Connected: Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
By: Kimberly Knight Life throws us curveballs sometimes, and for many of us, that curveball comes in the form of long-distance caregiving. It can feel overwhelming, juggling the responsibilities of your own life with the needs of someone dear to…
Juneteenth
By: Alexandria McLemore For Juneteenth, we wanted to share something special that our Foster Grandparents Program Assistant Director, Alexandria McLemore wrote to share with our staff. “Juneteenth is when chattel slavery officially ended in the United States. On June 19,…
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Will Medicare Pay For Your COVID-19 Test?
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…
COVID-19 Response for Nursing Facilities
Updated guidelines from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services on nursing facility actions in the event of a COVID-19 exposure.
Money Smart for Older Adults – Session 1 of 4 – September 2023
Session 1 of Money Smart for Older Adults: This session covers helpful information about frauds and scams, including the growing threat of romance scams and employment scams. Information and tips are provided to help you recognize frauds and scams and…
Top 10 Interview Questions of 2024
This PDF gives you the top 10 interview questions of 2024 and provides helpful tips on answering each question. As the job market evolves and companies seek to identify top talent, interview questions are becoming more strategic and insightful. Understanding…
City of Dallas Schedules July 2024 Home Improvement & Preservation Program Orientation Meetings and Application Workshop
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…
Money Smart for Older Adults – Session 1 of 4 – September 2023
Session 1 of Money Smart for Older Adults: This session covers helpful information about frauds and scams, including the growing threat of romance scams and employment scams. Information and tips are provided to help you recognize frauds and scams and…
Money Smart for Older Adults – Session 1 of 4 – September 2023
Session 1 of Money Smart for Older Adults: This session covers helpful information about frauds and scams, including the growing threat of romance scams and employment scams. Information and tips are provided to help you recognize frauds and scams and…
Financial Abuse of the Elderly by Paid Caregivers
A caregiver is defined as anyone who cares for a person who cannot care for themselves, typically assisting the individual or dependent person with the activities of daily life (ADL’s), such as bathing, dressing, and eating. A caregiver allows the…
Staying Cool: 8 Essential Heat Safety Tips for Seniors in the Summer
Edward* insists he is used to being outdoors during the summer. He was a construction worker in downtown Dallas for 45 years, and when he was not battling the hot North Texas sun for 10 hours a day, he was…
Aging Well and the “BLUE ZONES®” Longevity Principles
By Triste Vasquez-White Even though I work in the aging field, I haven’t really thought much about how long I want to live or how long I expect to live. Have you? I am in my late fifties now and…
City of Dallas Schedules July 2024 Home Improvement & Preservation Program Orientation Meetings and Application Workshop
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…
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…
Medicare 2024 Need to Knows with Carl Burlbaw
Understanding Your Medicare Choices
You can choose from two paths to reach the Medicare coverage you need. For more information, contact The Senior Source. We’re here to help!
What You Need To Know About Insurance As A Senior
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…
The guardianship guide: How to protect your loved ones
State laws are designed to prevent predatory behavior. It’s a nightmare scenario: A stranger knocks on the door and informs the resident, an elderly woman, that the court has appointed the visitor as her guardian. The guardian tells the resident…
Understanding Your Medicare Choices
You can choose from two paths to reach the Medicare coverage you need. For more information, contact The Senior Source. We’re here to help!
How to Download the Shield Our Seniors App
Our “Shield Our Seniors” app for iPhone and for Android devices. This app assists first responders in the detection of and protection from elder abuse. You can download this app as noted below. The app itself is free, but downloading…
In the Red, More and more older adults are in debt at retirement age—and beyond
Many older adults are in debt at retirement age. How did this happen and how do you tackle the problem? This article from the Silver Century Foundation dives into the growing problem and its solutions.
Your Rights to Mortgage Payment Forbearance and Foreclosure Protection Under the Federal CARES Act
Consumer Relief Guide The COVID-19 pandemic is causing financial hardship for millions of American homeowners. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing financial hardship, you or they may have access to help under a new federal law known as…
What You Need To Know About Insurance As A Senior
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…
Documentos Importantes Que Todo Cuidador Debe Tener Para Su Ser Querido
Información médica para su ser querido: Lista del historial médico y los medicamentos du su ser querido Lista / información de contacto de todos los proveedores médicos, dentista Información de farmacia y pedidos por correo Toda la información del seguro,…
Money Smart for Older Adults – Session 1 of 4 – September 2023
Session 1 of Money Smart for Older Adults: This session covers helpful information about frauds and scams, including the growing threat of romance scams and employment scams. Information and tips are provided to help you recognize frauds and scams and…
How to Download the Shield Our Seniors App
Our “Shield Our Seniors” app for iPhone and for Android devices. This app assists first responders in the detection of and protection from elder abuse. You can download this app as noted below. The app itself is free, but downloading…
