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.
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Welcome to Caregiving
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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Home Safety Checklist
Do all entrances to your home have outdoor lights? Are exterior walkways free from cracks and holes? Are all exterior stairs and ramps slip-resistant? Front and Back Entrances: Do all entrances to your home have outdoor lights? Are exterior walkways free from cracks and holes? Are all exterior stairs and ramps slip-resistant? Are handrails easy
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Assisted Living Facilities Visitation Rules 8.21.21
The Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts on an emergency basis in Title 26, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 553, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, Subchapter K, COVID-19 Emergency Rule, new §553.2003, concerning an emergency rule in response to COVID-19 describing requirements for limited indoor and outdoor visitation in
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Assisted Living Facility COVID-19 Response Emergency Rule
The Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC or Commission) adopts on an emergency basis in Title 26 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 553, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, new §553.2001, concerning an emergency rule in response to COVID-19 and requiring assisted living facility actions to mitigate and contain COVID-19.
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Employer Spotlight: Community Archives
Christina Taylor welcomes Yolanda Perez to get information about local employers who are hiring seniors.
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2021 Texas SNAP Benefits
Your SNAP Benefits – The Updates You Need to Know for 2021 – From The Elder Financial Safety Center at The Senior Source.
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Avoid Insurance Scams
The Elder Financial Safety Center is celebrating National Insurance Awareness Day. Join us to untangle the web of insurance myths and avoid getting stuck in a scam. Insurance can be complicated, but with our help, it doesn’t have to be.
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Advocacy Successes 2021
What laws, rules, and policy changes do we count as wins for older adults 2021? These are the federal, state, and local changes that we are celebrating so far. SB 270 A long-term care facility may file a civil action against a resident’s responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident’s funds. 9/1/21 SB
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Introduction to Excel Chapter 6
Follow along with The Senior Source’s Elder Financial Safety center as they teach you how to use Excel. Chapter 6 will teach you how to check accuracy and print: • Checking for accuracy • Printing tips and tricks
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