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Caregiver
Facts and Information
 Many
individuals are in the unfamiliar position of caring for aging loved
ones or addressing their own aging needs. Eldercare Specialists
listen, provide information, and help resolve problems and plan
for the future. Corporate, religious, and community groups benefit
through programs on caring for older parents, lifestyle options,
and community resources.
The
Senior Prescription Assistance Program is a part of the Elder
Support Program.
What
the Elder Support Program offers
Our Eldercare
Specialists help older adults and their caregivers make thoughtful,
informed decisions. Eldercare Specialists assist individuals and
caregivers in dealing with the complex emotional issues involved
with the process of aging. When concerns arise, the Elder Support
Program can help deal with short-term problems and find long-term
solutions.
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How
we provide assistance
Eldercare specialists
are available to meet in person or by telephone (214.823.5700).
We also encourage people to contact an Elder Support Counselor by
email. This method is particularly
useful for people who live outside the greater Dallas area and want
Dallas-specific information on caring for elders.
In addition, educational material on issues related to aging is
available in our resource library. We rigorously maintain an up-to-date
database with information on eldercare services in the greater Dallas
area.
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Types
of issues our specialists address
Eldercare specialists
handle concerns about a variety of issues including
- retirement
housing and assisted living options
- financial
concerns
- caregiver
stress
- in-home
care
- mental health
issues
- services for caregivers of older adults
with developmental disabilities
- social and
volunteer activities.
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Speakers
Bureau
Speakers from
The Senior Source are available to Dallas area community organizations,
civic clubs, religious groups and employers who are interested in
providing eldercare education and information to their members and
employees. Topics range from balancing work and eldercare to planning
for your own future. Depending upon the topic, our seminars may
be tailored for a specific audience (for example, elder caregivers
and pre-retirees) or for the broader workforce. We also offer our
seminars at any time of the day and any day of the week that is
convenient for your group.
Here is a small sample of some of the many seminars from which to
choose
- Secrets
of Successful Caregiving
- Eldercare
101
- Caring for
the Caregiver
- The Myths
of Aging
- A Workshop
on Aging Sensitivity
- Helping
Managers Help Employees who have Eldercare Concerns.
For more information
or to schedule a seminar, please contact 214.823.5700 or email.
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Number of people served in 2003
In 2003, approximately
3,290 older adults and family members received assistance from the
Elder Support Program.
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Major
funders of this program ($5000+)
- Chi Omega Christmas
Market
- Gaston Episcopal Hospital
Foundation
- The George & Fay
Young Foundation
- The Meadows
Foundation
- Spirit of
Generations Awards Luncheon
- United Way
of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc.
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For
more information
Please contact
an Elder Support Counselor at 214.823.5700 or email.
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