The Senior Source’s Senior Companion Volunteer Coordinator, Constance Paris, shares her insights on how child care has changed from generation to generation
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During this pandemic, technology has become a critical part of our everyday lives. For older adults, it has become a vital way to stay connected to family, faith communities, and physicians. But many of our older adults lack the resources, devices, or the “know-how” to engage in technology. This is especially true for some of
Zoom became a lifeline for many of us during the pandemic. The Senior Source was proud to offer Zoom training classes for our Americorp Senior volunteers. This fact sheet discusses our efforts to maintain connection with our Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
The Senior Source’s Golden Girls Read More »
The spread of COVID-19 fraud and scams can be as deadly as the virus itself. This PowerPoint presentation offers tips to spot and stop COVID-19 fraud. COVID-19 Medicare Coverage Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers COVID-19 tests when ordered by your doctor or health care provider on or after February 4, 2020. Medicare covers all
Who do you call when an older adult needs help in Dallas? The Elder Financial Safety Center put together this helpful list of service organizations and resources. Commonly Requested Numbers Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (214) 670-8418 West Dallas Multipurpose Center (214) 670-6530 Community Courts: West Dallas (214) 670-9745 South Oak Cliff (214) 671-0777 South
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This video helps you understand the benefits and dangers of social media in your job search. It talks you through the social permanence of posts and how employers use your profiles to vet your application.
How to Get a New Job Using Social Media Read More »
What should the family know when a court appoints The Senior Source to guardianship of their loved one? This document walks the families through the guardian’s purpose, communication methods, visitation rights, decision-making process, and conflict resolution procedures. The Senior Source as Guardian of the Person A Guide for Families and Friends Senior Citizens of Greater
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How did The Senior Source’s Guardianship Program pivot when the COVID-19 long-term care facility visitation restrictions started? This response letter provides details of how our staff continued to serve the most vulnerable clients during this difficult time.
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Words matter when you speak about older adults with disabilities. Our staff is trained in word choices that put the people first and the condition or disability second. This flier describes our organizational efforts.
Using People First Language – Words-Matter Read More »
Tech Guerrero shares his mom’s experience with our Senior Companion Program. Try not to tear up when Tech’s voice breaks talking about the friendship that developed between his mom and her companion. We have a waiting list of seniors needing companions. Can you volunteer?
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