Can You Be Too Old for Surgery?

Can You Be Too Old for Surgery?

Reading Time: 4 minutesOperating on older adults can have negative outcomes. Can You Be Too Old for Surgery? Is there an age where we should no longer be on an operating table? Bob McHenry’s heart was failing. At 82, the surgeries he needed were high risk, but...
Dallas Area Agency On Aging Services

Dallas Area Agency On Aging Services

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Dallas Area Agency on Aging program coordinates a comprehensive, integrated service access system. Care managers work to assure easy access to services provided to and for Dallas County older adults and their caregivers. The following...
Linda’s Caregiver Story

Linda’s Caregiver Story

Reading Time: 2 minutesHow did you become the caregiver for your loved one? I fell in love with him 48 years ago and when he developed dementia; I loved him even more. Has your relationship changed with the loved one that you are caring for? If so, how? We struggled...