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Texas Instruments takes part in research to curb elderly falls

Texas Instruments Inc. is collaborating with researchers at a Texas Tech University professor on research for the early detection of falls among the elderly. Donald Lie, associate professor of...

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First Unitarian Church of Dallas to offer public screening of documentary on...

First Unitarian Church of Dallas will hold a public screening on Saturday, March 9, of Gen Silent, a documentary about the struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors as they seek care...

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Poverty rate among seniors rises under different Census Bureau measurement

The share of seniors living in poverty at least doubles in 12 states under the U.S. Census Bureau’s “supplemental” poverty measure, according to an analysis released today by the Kaiser Family...

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‘Grandparents Scam’ against elderly evolves

The “Grandparents Scam” that has victimized many of the elderly has taken on a new twist. With this scam, the victim receives a phone call from someone who claims to be their grandchild or a person...

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Value of caregiving by friends and family pegged at $522 billion a year

Caregiver and Senior Source volunteer Paul Friedrich helps 88-year-old Larry Ray back into his hospital bed after a short walk at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. (Jim Mahoney/The Dallas Morning...

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