GET TICKETS HEREConnect with dozens of local organizations dedicated to helping seniors and their families in the Irving and surrounding communities. Meet with experts regarding Medicare Coverage, Assisted Living, Mobility Solutions, Independent Living, Veterans Benefits, Audiology, Senior Travel, Health Insurance, Home Care, Medical Equipment, Hospice Care, Financial Planning, Legal Assistance, Aging In Place Home Improvements, Eye Care, Physical Therapy and much more.  

Get your tickets for our upcoming Pulse Lunch with guest speaker Brandon Pope, PhD, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Market Development at Texas Health Resources, who will discuss Navigating Strategy and Innovation inHealthcare Systems.  Virtual and In-Person (lunch provided) registration available. REGISTER HERE

For more information: icanirving.org or admin@irvingcan.net

Get Ready Get Ready! The time is now to Meet up so please snatch your seat up. NIH Networking First meeting of the year.Let Us Know you are Going Here

Got trash? Downtown Dallas, Inc., in partnership with The Junkluggers, is bringing dumpsters to our local parks to help our Downtown residents and community alleviate e-waste and bulk trash. Register via Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-trash-tickets-876851334947

Scan QR code on flyer to register. If you have any questions, please call Sandra Contreas 214-954-4294.

Questions and to RSVP email dementiafriendly@gmail.com

We welcome you to join the leaders serving Seniors in North Texas for professional networking, refreshments, CE and door prizes!Guests are welcome. RSVP: https://www.ntags.org/events

Online Registration Required at: https://Dementia_101_5-14-2024.eventbrite.com*Webinar instructions will be emailed to registered participants one day prior to the webinar. **Complimentary CEUs available for licensed RNs, LVNs, social workers and LPCs in Texas ** 

The evening event promises to be an exciting opportunity to forge new connections and strengthen existing relationships with local professionals in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. While you~re here, savor an array of chef-prepared appetizers, carefully crafted to delight your taste buds. Accompanying these delights, we will be offering a selection of handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, each made with the finest ingredients sure to enliven your evening.  RSVP HERE

We are very excited about this informative and entertaining program we put together for you - at the lovely Cafe de France! When you walk into the restaurant, head to the left to find the private room we reserved. Don~t miss this great networking opportunity!Join us for HAPPY HOUR...stay for DINNER! (LET~S SUPPORT OUR LOCAL VENUES)P ROGRAM:4:30 - 4:45 pm: Check in/Nametags/Collect Business Cards (for Giveaways!)4:45 5:00pm: Intro (PROGRAM STARTS AT 4:45 PM SHARP)5 :00-5:40pm: How to Market Effectively to the 50Plus Population5 :40-6:00pm: Free NetworkingREGISTER HERE

RSVP by Friday, May 10th @ 5:00 PM - RSVP HEREHosted by: Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP (Sharon Hise)Veritex Community Bank (Emily Zoog, VP, Business Banking) Door Prizes: First come, first serve! We have a maximum of 5 door prize slots each month. If you would like to bring a door prize ($20 minimum value) for a chance to give a 30-second introduction of your business, please let us know at the time you register. They fill up quickly! Parking: There is street parking as well as several parking garages throughout the Shops of Legacy. Located on the northwest corner of the circle drive across from Mexican Sugar.

Dementia C.A.R.E.S. is a free six-week caregiver education and support program for those caring for someone with dementia. Each week of the program focuses on a different topic including:Behavioral ChangesHow to Ask for HelpCommunication SkillsCommunity ResourcesDementia LiveCaring for the CaregiverDementia C.A.R.E.S. is held virtually using Zoom. To register or receive more information, contact Jane Oderberg, LMSW at Jane.Oderberg@unthsc.edu.

Are you caring for an aging spouse, parent, or loved one and find yourself in an unfamiliar position as a caregiver? The Caregiver Support Program team is here to help you! Join us for Caregiving 101 and learn the basics of caregiving. During this class, we will discuss the following:1. Gathering Essential Health Documents2. Identifying your Care Team3. Caregiver Burnout4. The Benefits of attending Support Groups and Individual Counseling5. How to Utilize Community ResourcesThis workshop is supported, in part, by the Community Council of Greater Dallas Area Agency on Aging and Texas Health and Human Services.This workshop is supported in part by the North Central Texas COG/ Area Agency on Aging and Texas Health and Human Services. REGISTER HERE

Call 817-766-5091 to RSVP by March 18th.

Join us for a networking event and get your day started with some breakfast. Kindly RSVP by 5/14 to Alma Gomez 214-937-9094 - fmfra@AVANTI-SL.com

Older Americans Month is in May, and this year~s theme is "Powered by Connection." Celebrate our aging loved ones and senior citizens in our community!DART hosts the Older Americans Month Information & Health Fair every year in May at Centennial Hall in historic Fair Park. The annual event is one of the largest held in North Texas. Seniors are encouraged to save on parking and ride DART~s Green Line directly to Fair Park Station. In addition, the free event highlights businesses and public services of special interest to older adults, caregivers, and families. Register Here: www.DART.org/seniors

Get expert advice from Chaplain Chris of Dignity Hospice and share stories with families facing similar experiences. Learn new ideas on how to engage your loved one and how to make their day more meaningful and purposeful. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP HERE

Join other Senior-Service Professionals at the May Meeting of the Dallas Area Gerontological Society. The meeting will feature a presentation by Steve Benton, with the Elder Financial Safety Center. Steve will update us on the latest Elder Frauds, Scams, and Financial Exploitation traps impacting area seniors.The meeting will be held at The Senior Source, located at 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. in Dallas. Free parking is available in the surface lots in front of and just north of the building. Light Refreshments will be provided by Home Health Companions. One hour of continuing education will be provided for Social Workers by Seniors Blue Book.The meeting will also include updates on Advocacy, the DAGS Fall Forum, Academic Scholarships, and other issues.DAGS is a non-profit, professional organization for individual who work with older adults. Annual Membership is just $30.00. Learn more about DAGS or become a member today at DAGS.org.REGISTER HERE

Celebrate an Unforgettable Experience: Step into an atmosphere of luxury as we unveil Our 34-acre campus hosts 230 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Among them, discover 110 thoughtfully designed Independent Living Cottages. The main building features 74 Independent Living, 30 Assisted Living, and 16 Memory Care units. Experience the perks of a 3  acre park with a walking trail and dog park, four fitness centers, two saltwater pools, two pickleball courts, and an outdoor amphitheater. The event will feature live string quartet music, exquisite hors d~oeuvres, complimentary valet service and signature cocktails. Take advantage of exclusive tours to ensure you reserve your place in our esteemed community.

Join us as we celebrate Armed Forces Day with hot dogs, hamburgers and a car show! Please RSVP to Tabor at TWilliams@OxfordSeniorLiving.com