Spotlight Silver Stories

Developing Ministries for Older Adults
Don Miller, First Baptist Church of Mansfield
My advice: "For any older adult who is a person of faith, their congregation is their first and main contact with other people."

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Home Modifications For Aging In Place
Don Bybee, Don Bybee Construction, Inc.
My advice: "A builder should come out and write a detailed estimate of exactly what is needed. They should see the home and understand what the owner wants."
 

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Resources for Job Seekers
Renae Perry, Director of Senior Employment Program, The Senior Source
My advice: "Connect with as many resources as possible"
 

Helping Veterans Plan for their Silver Years
Barbara Nance, Veterans Service Office of Denton County
My advice: "Have all your documents in one place so family members will have them to apply for benefits"

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Selecting A Center for Alzheimer's Care
Linda Ross, Alzheimer's Association of Greater Dallas
My advice: “Use all your senses to gather information about the quality of a place. People don't always trust their instincts when they should."

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Preparing Families Ahead of Time
Linda Ross, Alzheimer's Association of Greater Dallas
My Advice: "...talk about future care plans-especially in the case of an early diagnosis."

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Silver Tsunami Preventative Care
Linda Ross, Alzheimer's Association of Greater Dallas
My advice: Keep moving, watch your numbers, maintain social interaction.

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Volunteer to Revitalize!
Nancy Martin, Mineral Wells Senior Center
My advice: "You must find out what unrequited thing they still want to do."

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