Agape Clinic and Community Care: Senior Citizen Services

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Senior Citizen Services

Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter

4144 North Central Expressway Suite 750, Dallas, TX. 75204
214-827-0062
Hours: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for phone information; office hours 8:30-5:00pm
How to apply: Call
Cost: No charge
Website: http://www.alz.org
Services: Support groups, assisted living information, caregiver information

Arthritis Foundation

4300 MacArthur Rd. Suite 245, Dallas, TX, 75209
214-826-4361
Hours: 8:30-5, M-F
Languages: English and Spanish onsite; resources for finding any other major language
How to apply: Call for information for current events
Services: Train instructors, conduct health fairs, speakers on-site, fundraising opportunities, educational programs, physician referrals, on-going research, advocacy programs at the national level

Buckner Retirement Village

4800 Samuel Blvd., Dallas, TX 75228
214-758-8000
Hours: 24 hours
Languages: English and Spanish
Website: http://www.bucknerretirement.org/Dallas
Services: Exercise classes, computer classes, Spanish classes, onsite concerts, arts and crafts activities, book reviews, onsite library, choirs, bus trips, transportation to appointments
3 levels of care offered: 1st is independent living; 2nd is assisted living, and 3rd is harbor living (total care – Dementia); housing available for first come-first served are town homes, patio homes, cottages; apply on site.

Brady Center (Catholic Charities program)

4009 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226
214-826-8330
Hours: 8-5 M-F
Language: Spanish, English, Mandarin
How to apply: Apply onsite. Must live in Dallas and have a family member over the age of 60.
Cost: None
Services: Financial aid for utilities for those that qualify; nutritious meals served to those over 60 or disabled for breakfast and lunch; PAN (People and Nutrition) program offers 30 lbs of food/month based on financial need; home delivery available; nutrition education offered; health screenings; recreational opportunities

Holy Cross Family Center (Catholic Charities)

4906 Bonnie View, Dallas, TX 75241
214-375-0133
Information same as Brady Center.

Collin County Committee on Aging

600 N. Tennessee, McKinny, TX 75609
972-562-6996
Hours: 8:30-5, M-F
Language: English
Apply: Call or in person
Cost: Varies based on financial need
Website: http://www.cccoaweb.org
Services: Available to those over 60 living in Collin County: Meals on Wheels, resources guide on their website; transportation provided based on need; caregiver support, counseling; case management; volunteer opportunities available

Community Senior Services of Rosemont Christian Church

1304 South Hampton Rd., Dallas, TX 75208
214-330-8710
Hours: 24 hours
Language: English/Spanish
How to Apply: Call and set up interview
Cost: $12/hour for in-home care
Website: http://www.senioraid.org
Services: Custodial and personal care (companion service, bathing & grooming assistance, meal preparation, shopping, errands, and housekeeping;). Work closely with Home and Stead (972-224-7787) and Volunteer Nurse Association (214-689-2555)

Dickinson Place (Closed??)

911 Saint Joseph St., Dallas, TX 75246
Phone: 214-821-5390
Hours: 9-5 M-F; (receptionist on site M-Sun 8am-9: 30pm)
How to apply: Call or come in to fill out application; must be 62 or older;
Cost: Based on income (Sec. 8 at 30% of income to 426/month) includes utilities;
Services: Full time social worker, lifeline for phone bills, grocery store transportation on Wed., activity director, bingo, Sunday services, computer lab with classes available, certified geriatric exercise instructor, in house thrift store, newcomers parties

Grace Presbyterian Village Ministries

550 E. Ann Arbor, Dallas, TX 75216
214-376-1701; for hospice, call 214-413-1500
Language: English
How to apply: Call
Cost: Varies
Website: http://www.gracepresbyterianvillage.org
Services: Independent living, assisted living, hospice nursing care

Marillac Social Center (Catholic Charities)

2843 Lapsley Street, Dallas, TX 75212
214-638-4997
Information same as Brady Center.

Presbyterian Village North Retirement Home

8600 Skyline Dr., Dallas, TX 75243
214-355-9001
Languages: Multiple
How to apply: Come to facility and take a tour; fill out application and return for approval process (no application fee)
Cost: Varies
Website: http://www.presbyterianvillagenorth.org
Services: Non-profit leveled assisted living including licensed nursing care, and certified Alzheimer’s care; facility is affiliated with Texas Health Resources

Planned Living Assistance Network of North Texas

13150 Coit Rd. Suite 115, Dallas, TX 75240-5772
972-690-7526
Hours: 9-5 Mon – Fri.
Languages: English
How to apply: Call for information packet
Cost: $160/year or $1500 for lifetime
Services: Mental illness focus; case management with social worker for psychotherapy; assistance in acquiring medical services; comprehensive education

City of Richardson Older Adult Program

820 W. Arapahoe, Richardson, TX 75080
972-744-7800
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs – 8am-9pm; Wed, Fri., 8-5; Sat., 1-5
Languages: English
How to apply: Must be over 55; call
Cost: None
Website: http://www.cor.net/
Services: Van service; benefits counseling by volunteers certified by Dallas Area Agency on Aging to assist in answering questions about eligibility for medicare/medicaid, food stamps, and other public benefits; painting classes and computer classes; dance lessons and a ballroom dance every Sat 7-9:30pm;

Senior Community Service Employment Program (AARP)

1625 W. Mockingbird Ln. Suite 108, Dallas, TX 75235
214-741-0200
Hours: 9-4 Mon-Fri
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Call for application or apply in person
Cost: None
Website: http://www.aarp.org
Services: Employment training for those 55+ who meet income guidelines established by Health and Human Services

The Senior Source

1215 Skiles, Dallas, TX 75204
214-823-5700
Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: None
How to apply: Must be 60+ years old; Apply by calling or in person.
Website: http://www.theseniorsource.org
Services: Eldercare services for seniors:
- Senior Prescription Assistance Program, which assists seniors in applying for free or low cost medications through the indigent drug programs of various pharmaceutical manufactures
- - The Elder Support Program: Eldercare specialists handle retirement housing and assisted living options, financial concerns, in home care, mental health issues, social and volunteer activities, services for caregivers of older adults with developmental disabilities
- - The Nursing Home Ombudsman Program advocates for quality of care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and works closely with the Texas Department of Aging.
- - The Senior Employment Program assists older adults 50+ seeking employment with job leads, job interview tips, creating or updating a resume; volunteers also provide employers with information about the benefits of hiring older workers.
- - The Money Management Program offers assistance in Dallas and Collin Counties to low income elderly who have difficulty managing their finances and have neither friends or family willing or able to help, and who are not in need of a legal guardian.
- - Volunteer Guardians help manage personal affairs of vulnerable older adults who are unable to take care of themselves as determined by the probate courts. Money management is part of this program as well.
- - Senior Companion Program pairs a fully functional, self-reliant senior volunteer with a frail and possibly older senior adult. The volunteer provides the senior with companionship, escort services to appointments or social events, assists with personal care of grooming, eating, and exercising and assists with light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Service Program for Aging Needs

1800 Malone Street, Denton, TX 76201
940-382-2224
Hours: 9-5 Mon – Fri
Languages: English/Spanish
How to apply: Must live in Denton and LINK must be unavailable; call for application
Cost: varies
Website: http://www.SPAN-transit.org
Services: Meals, and transportation; Lifeline emergency response system - $25/month; caregiver support groups, Senior paws (meals for pets); benefits counseling; senior pals;

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

800-252-5400
Language: English/Spanish
Website: http://www.txabusehotline.org

The Visiting Nurse Association

1440 W. Mockingbird Ln. Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75247-4975
214-689-0000
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English/Spanish
Cost: Varies
Services: Meals on Wheels - $4.00/meal; long term home care – cost based on income; hospice service; transportation for shopping and errands; rehabilitation services; wellness clinics;

The Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas

4315 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216
214-915-4600/4616
Hours: 8-5 Mon – Fri
Languages: English/ Spanish
Cost: Varies
How to apply: For seniors whose income is at or below the poverty level
Website: http://www.dallasurbanleague.com
Services: Workforce ready training and placement, computer classes, GED acquisition, grandparent resource group for those that are raising their grandchildren

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