My Sweet Charity

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MySweetKindness: Amy Gow

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According to Visiting Nurses Association's Jennifer Atwood and Robin Plotkin, When Visiting Nurse Association’s Meals on Wheels volunteer Amy Gow picked up the phone to make her virtual delivery on a recent Wednesday morning, she didn’t know it would turn into an opportunity to assist a client in navigating him home safely and without incident. Due to COVID-19, the … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Amy Gow

The Senior Source’s “Beat The Heat” Aims To Provide 100 AC Units For Elderly North Texans

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Summer is truly upon North Texas with sweltering temperatures and humidity to boot. Even swimming pools seem too hot to take a dip. It’s hard to imagine how the pioneers ever suffered through a North Texas summer without air-conditioning or even electric fans. No wonder women were swooning! Unfortunately, too many of the elderly are having to face the broiling conditions … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s “Beat The Heat” Aims To Provide 100 AC Units For Elderly North Texans

Reliant Energizes COVID-19 Resources With $100,000 Donation For Four Area Nonprofits

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It’s always great to end the month with beautiful weather and good news. Thanks to the good folks at Reliant, four nonprofits that have served as critical resource centers during the COVID-19 weeks will share in Reliant’s $100,000 donation. $25,000 to GRACE in Grapevine, which has focused efforts during COVID-19 on its food pantry, community clinic, senior services, … [Read more...] about Reliant Energizes COVID-19 Resources With $100,000 Donation For Four Area Nonprofits

JUST IN: The Senior Source’s 2020-2021 Board Officers And New Members Announced

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The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson just sent word that the 2020-2021 new board officers and members officially took on their roles via the agency’s first virtual installation. According to Stacey, “Although we would have loved to be together to officially welcome our new board members in person, The Senior Source has innovatively shifted the way we work … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Senior Source’s 2020-2021 Board Officers And New Members Announced

Canceled Event SOS: The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society Dinner

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According to The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson, The funds generated through the generosity of the Sage Society members and guests support The Senior Source's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.  The ombudsmen are trained staff and volunteers who make regular visits to assisted living and nursing home facilities, and advocate for the safety and dignity of … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society Dinner

MySweetKindness: Peggy Meyer

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According to Peggy Meyer, My friends Jen and Ravi Ratan, founders and owners of Double R in Preston Center East and Fort Worth's Shops at Clearfork, are in the same stressful situation as many local small business owners.  During this time of fear and uncertainty, they are no doubt concerned about their bottom line and the future of their company. That being said, it was … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Peggy Meyer

Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Had Everything From Peruna, A Voice-From-Above To Boone Wisdom Served Up For The Senior Source

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Before The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon got underway with its presentation of awards at the Anatole on Wednesday, November 20, Luncheon Chair Caren Kline had a personal admission. Having lost her parents in recent years, she told the crowd in the Chantilly Ballroom that she and her sister did what they thought was the right thing to do as their parents made … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Had Everything From Peruna, A Voice-From-Above To Boone Wisdom Served Up For The Senior Source

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Spirit Of Generations Luncheon

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The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole proved to be a true calling on Wednesday, November 20. With a mammoth switchboard on stage, Spirit of Generations Awardees Marla and Mike Boone laughed their way through the calls that came in from business associates, former presidents, friends, the Boone kids and even a voice from above. But … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Spirit Of Generations Luncheon

MySweetWishList: The Senior Source

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According to The Senior Source Board Member Dr. Amanpreet Randazzo, PsyD, “While we may all be familiar with the flight attendant’s instructions ‘in the event of an emergency, secure your own oxygen mask before assisting others,’ it’s likely that most of us think of it as a directive for caring for our children. Yet the same holds true when caring for aging loved ones. In … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Senior Source