Senior Community Assistance Program

North Central Texas Area Agency on AgingServes adults age 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties. Their mission is to create and maintain a coordinated network of health and social services for older adults and family caregivers. We provide services and resources that help older adults maximize their quality of life and live as independently as possible.

Texas Health and Human ServicesTexas Health and Human Services provides a range of services for older Texans that help ensure their well-being, dignity and choice. Programs also are in place to support family caregivers.

Helping Restore AbilityHelping Restore Ability is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 1977, continues to honor the original mission to promote independence and enrich the lives of those we serve. Working together to help Texans with disabilities live with independence.ut of institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes) for as long as possible.

Meals-on-Wheels North CentralMeals on Wheels Programs across the Country rely on volunteers to deliver nutritous meals to seniors who can no longer cook for themselves or get out to get meals, typically around the lunch hour. Join the network of 2 million volunteers who are making a difference in the lives of seniors across the country. "America, Let's Do Lunch" is a nationwide awareness campaign created to inspire a new pipeline of volunteers needed to keep up with a rapidly growing senior population.

Mid-Cities Care CorpsA non-profit organization, supported by churches, civic groups, businesses and individuals, to provide Hope, Help and Healing to our resident Seniors. Mission: Working together to preserve the independence and well being of our senior neighbors in Northeast Tarrant County.

Seniors' Pets Assistance Networ kThe mission of the Seniors Pet Assistance Network (SPAN) is to serve the needs of Dallas Countylow-income seniors, 67 years and older with basic veterinary care and pet food. We accomplish this by: Providing financial assistance for basic veterinary care which is defined as annual shots, preventive heart worm and flea medication. Other veterinary services will be considered on a case by case basis and are contingent on available funds. Pet food provided by the Aunt Louise's Pet Food Pantry.

The Senior SourceSince 1961, The Senior Source has served greater Dallas as the go-to nonprofit for aging services. They assist older adults at all income levels from the most active to the very frail. People come to us for help with job searches, nursing home advocacy, money management, volunteer opportunities and counseling on any aging issue. The Senior Source is a United Way service provider.

Moorland Family YMCAIf you're looking to stay fit and healthy long past retirement, come work out with YMCA Active Older Adults! Several Dallas area YMCA branches sponsor special programs for active adults 55 and older. Some branches offer group classes like Low-impact Aerobics, Senior Power Hour, Basic Cardio, and Senior Pilates. Others offer joint conditioning and Sit and Be Fit classes. Some branches also offer special swim classes that are easy on the joints and muscles! Several Dallas YMCA branches provide opportunities for seniors to socialize as well. Monthly pot luck luncheons may include dominos, cards, or bingo. Other branches host day trips, line dancing evenings and craft classes.