The clock is ticking for The Senior Source's 2nd Annual Laura Grace Caregiver Award nominations. The deadline for nominations of people “who care for, or has cared for, an aging loved one and has gone above and beyond to provide exceptional care” is Friday, March 31. Yipes! Here are the requirements for nominations:The recipient must be able to attend the … [Read more...] about Time Is Running Out for Laura Grace Caregiver Award Nominations
Aging
Laura W. Bush Institute Provided A Look At The Amazing Universe Of Stem Cells Thanks To Doris Taylor And Jay Schneider
Lee Ann White had had a busy 24 hours. On Tuesday, February 14, (aka Valentine’s Day), she had orchestrated a sweetie of a celebration at the Ritz-Carlton with the Hamilton Park Choir and 50 besties. Alas, Annette Simmons and husband Jerry Fronterhouse and birthday girl Gene Jones had to send regrets. Couldn’t blame them. Annette and Jerry were out of town celebrating their … [Read more...] about Laura W. Bush Institute Provided A Look At The Amazing Universe Of Stem Cells Thanks To Doris Taylor And Jay Schneider
College Sweethearts And Philanthropists Jan And Fred Hegi Got A Big Thank You As Well As George Dunham From The Senior Source
The Senior Source’s annual Spirit of Generations Luncheon entered a new era on Monday, November 14, at the Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. It would be the first under the leadership of TSS President/CEO Cortney Nicolato, who had succeeded longtime TSS President/CEO Molly Bogen, who retired this past year after 40 years.A new development was the VIP reception preceding the … [Read more...] about College Sweethearts And Philanthropists Jan And Fred Hegi Got A Big Thank You As Well As George Dunham From The Senior Source
MySweetWishList: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source's President and CEO Cortney M. Nicolato, CPHIT,"This year, The Senior Source has assisted, protected and connected nearly 35,000 older adults in North Texas. With 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day in the US, our wish is to work together to raise awareness about aging issues and give all older adults here in Dallas to tools they need to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Senior Source
C.C. Young Golf Tournament At Bent Tree Country Club Scored Funding For The Benevolence Fund
While Dallas was getting back to normal after the Red River Rivalry, golfers were hitting the Bent Tree Country Club links on Monday, October 10, to raise funds for the C. C. Young Benevolence Fund. Here's a report from the field:On Monday, October 10, C. C. Young hosted its 5th Annual Classic Golf Tournament presented by Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt. Proceeds from the tournament … [Read more...] about C.C. Young Golf Tournament At Bent Tree Country Club Scored Funding For The Benevolence Fund
Myrna D. Schlegel/Award Scholarship Fund Gets A Boost In Funding For Nurses Specializing In Gerontology
The Aware crowd broke a plethora of news at its meeting on Thursday, September 15, at Myrna and Bob Schlegel’s estate. But more about that in the days to come. The biggest news was the announcement of the Myrna D. Schlegel/Aware Scholarship Fund.Established in 1999 by Aware in honor of Myrna Schlegel, it has grown over the years to more than $255,000. At the meeting it … [Read more...] about Myrna D. Schlegel/Award Scholarship Fund Gets A Boost In Funding For Nurses Specializing In Gerontology
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Good Samaritan Society
“Who will you be when you can no longer do what you once did and your body is no longer what it once was. Maybe we need to stop being so afraid of getting old and start cherishing life for the journey that it is. When we look past the fears of getting old and begin to see seniors for who they are, there’s a friend to be made, a story to be told and wisdom to be learned from … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Good Samaritan Society
Journalist/Author Leslie Stahl To Be Keynote Speaker At The Legacy Senior Communities’ Yes! Event
Next month Lesley Stahl will release her new book, “Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting.” According to reports, “Stahl says that becoming a grandmother has been the most vivid and transformative experience of her life.”Whoa! This statement is not surprising for any grandparent, but it is, after all, coming from someone who has covered everything … [Read more...] about Journalist/Author Leslie Stahl To Be Keynote Speaker At The Legacy Senior Communities’ Yes! Event
Three One-Of-A-Kind Experiences Will Go On The Aging Mind Foundation Auction Bloc Saturday
Choices, choices, choices! Bid on one or all three. That's the dilemma facing 2016 Aging Mind Foundation Gala guests this Saturday at The Joule. As if it weren't enough that the event benefiting the Center for BrainHealth and honoring Shirley and Bob Miller wasn't enough, Gala Chair Barbara Daseke has put together three OMG live auction packages to get hands waving.Here's a … [Read more...] about Three One-Of-A-Kind Experiences Will Go On The Aging Mind Foundation Auction Bloc Saturday
JUST IN: Jim Lehrer To Be Guest Speaker For VNA Legends And Leaders Luncheon
For oldtime locals the name Jim Lehrer brings back thoughts of the early '70s, when he headed up KERA's "Newsroom" surrounded by the likes of Billy Porterfield, A.C. Greene, Lee Cullum, John Anders, John Merwin, Jim Atkinson and Bob Ray Sanders. Airing weekday evenings, it was a different type of news program. Instead of a couple of anchors reading prepared scripts, it was more … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jim Lehrer To Be Guest Speaker For VNA Legends And Leaders Luncheon
MySweetWishList: VNA
According to VNA’s President/CEO Katherine Krause,“What is a memory?“Sometimes it’s the most important thing we have.“The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but for many, the emotions run much deeper. Every year at VNA, the oldest and most experienced hospice provider in North Texas, we see families facing their first holiday season without a special … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: VNA