On December 12th, 2022 The Senior Source hosted a Legislative forum with 5 State Representatives to share their collective passion for Senior rights. There were multiple partners there to support the collective legislative goals. Robbie McCullough represented the Dallas Area Gerontological Society as the incoming President for 2023.
The season of giving is around the corner, and fraudsters are ramping up to take advantage of seniors’ goodwill. Families and caregivers are urged to protect their senior loved ones, who are often prime targets, from the wide assortment of holiday scams and frauds. Holiday scams may simply be variations of the everyday scams seen all year long. However, with…
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The number of older people is increasing in the United States and throughout much of the world. As our aging population grows, so does the number of accidental falls. A recent national study found that 41% of community-dwelling older adults have fallen at least once in the past 12 months and most falls occur in the home. Falls among seniors…
Passing wind is a normal occurrence for healthy individuals. Most people release flatulence at least 14 times per day. While that’s a lot of tooting, older folks have the unbecoming reputation for passing gas more frequently than younger people. Here’s a look at why flatulence increases with age. Air that passes through the digestive system and is released via the…
Eating nutritiously fuels and supports a healthy body. Seniors, though, will need to make small adjustments in their daily diet due to the aging process. A well-balanced diet contributes to an active and independent lifestyle. Here are ways caregivers can form a healthy diet for seniors. What is the significance of a healthy diet? Seniors who consume foods rich in…
Assisting Hands Home Care provides complete non-medical home health care services for senior citizens and adults with limitations in Dallas, Richardson, Highland Park, University Park Texas, and the surrounding areas of Dallas and Tarrant counties. To learn more about how our services can help you and your loved ones, call us at (214) 760-6944.
Comfort is the primary goal of end-of-life care. Once a senior is diagnosed with a terminal illness, the care received helps soothe the dying individual. The period surrounding death should be accompanied by support and medical care. Here are ways to provide essential provisions when death is near. End-of-life care may begin at any time, but mostly depends on the…
Elderly Care in Addison TX: Your loved one might have heart failure for a long time before it’s successfully diagnosed. This is because heart failure can hide really well behind other symptoms that don’t always seem related.
Dallas is home to 117,236 Texans over age 65. The surrounding areas are rich with programs and activities to keep older Americans engaged and active. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, seniors have the opportunity to participate in a myriad of safe activities in the Dallas area. An active lifestyle is a key component of keeping chronic health conditions at bay. Whether…
