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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 Tech Tools and Their Impact on Caregiver Support 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…
Honoring 9/11 Day Through a Lifetime of Service
The Senior Companion Program and the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb by Melissa Gomez The Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb began on March 25th, 2011, when Plano Firefighter John Barrett participated in the first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hosted by…
Navigating the World of Senior Jobs: 8 Tips for Re-entering the Workforce
At 79 years old, Betty* wants nothing more than to re-enter the workforce. She is confident that her skills as a former bookkeeper and business owner are as sharp as ever and could come in handy for a company needing…
Navigating Your Senior Parent’s Healthcare: A Guide to Effective Communication
By: Kimberly Knight Have you ever felt like your senior parents are playing hard to get when it comes to their doctor appointments? It might seem surprising, but many of us have experienced this. As a care partner, attending these…
Tech Tools for Today’s Savvy Caregiver
By: Kimberly Knight Tech Tools and Their Impact on Caregiver Support 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…
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…
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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.
Navigating the World of Senior Jobs: 8 Tips for Re-entering the Workforce
At 79 years old, Betty* wants nothing more than to re-enter the workforce. She is confident that her skills as a former bookkeeper and business owner are as sharp as ever and could come in handy for a company needing…
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…
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…
Elderly Financial Abuse by Paid
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…
