Robbie is a 30-year financial services and insurance veteran with a passion for caregiving. Robbie's personal life experiences and prior work history led him with a lifelong aspiration of building a homecare business. Robbie is a graduate of Baylor University. He earned the Certified Senior Advisor designation. He is the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care, a nationally recognized agency.
In January, 2022, Sherri unveiled Elderly Care Concierge to the Dallas-Fort Worth marketplace. Its mission is to improve life experiences and provide peace of mind for families. Sherri has a vested interest in Elderly Care Concierge, not only because it's her brainchild, and she serves as President, but also because her mother is the company's first client.
A graduate of Texas Woman's University and the Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business & Management, Lin possesses broad expertise in operations, human resources, and organizational behavior. Lin is a successful consultant, author, and speaker. She serves as the Founder & President of O'Neill Enterprises.
Lisa is President and CEO of Home Health Companions, a licensed home health company that provides nursing services and professional caregivers to assist adults with limitations of daily life. She serves on the UT Dallas, Center for Vital Longevity Advisory Council, is Vice President of the Aging Mind Foundation Board of Directors, and a Professional Member of the Aging Life Care Association.
Karisti is Community Relations Director for Belmont Village Senior Living - Turtle Creek. She has a love for helping seniors and started working with them over 20 years ago as a volunteer in a nursing home. She is active with her church, Highland Park UMC, and with The Alheimer's Association, AWARE, and the Dallas Dementia Symposium. She served as DAGS President from 2021 - 2022
John has practiced law in Dallas for over 40 years. He is board certifed by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Estate Planning and Probate, and in Tax Law. He earned the National Elder Law Foundation's Certified Elder Law Attorney Designation. John previously served as DAGS Treasurer, and has advised the Board on legal matters for the past 10 years.
A graduate of UTSW Medical School of Allied Health, and the University of Texas at Arlington, Debbie has Bachelors' degrees in Long Term Care Administration and Geriatric Services and Elementary Education.
As a City of Dallas Senior Affairs Commissioner, appointed by Councilman Tennell Atkins, Debbie serves on a 15-member advisory board to
A graduate of UTSW Medical School of Allied Health, and the University of Texas at Arlington, Debbie has Bachelors' degrees in Long Term Care Administration and Geriatric Services and Elementary Education.
As a City of Dallas Senior Affairs Commissioner, appointed by Councilman Tennell Atkins, Debbie serves on a 15-member advisory board to the City Council. Retired from Dallas ISD after 30 years, she has used her Gerontology background as an advocate for seniors. Community advocacies include Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, AIM and Walk to End Alzheimer's Committee Volunteer, Long Term Care Ombudsman, and CMS/PAN Task Force Member.
After earning a BA in Psychology from UCONN, and an MS in Gerontology from UNT, Susan spent 20 years working with elders and their families in a range of care settings. She applies that expertise in her role as Community Liaison for McNair Dallas Law, where she has worked for over 10 years. Susan is a member of the Down Syndrome Guild o
After earning a BA in Psychology from UCONN, and an MS in Gerontology from UNT, Susan spent 20 years working with elders and their families in a range of care settings. She applies that expertise in her role as Community Liaison for McNair Dallas Law, where she has worked for over 10 years. Susan is a member of the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas, NPRA of Texas, and is a Dementia Friend Champion with Dementia Friendly Dallas.
Melissa is the Program Director for the Senior Companion Program sponsored by The Senior Source in Dallas. She graduated from TWU with an MS in Family Studies, and worked as a Non-profit Volunteer Manager for over 20 years. She is active with her church, Lakepointe in Rockwell.
Stephen has over 20 years of Sales & Marketing experience in the service sector. His mother was a client of a non-medical personal care company while she battled Alzheimer's Disease. He was so impressed with their care, that he now works as Business Development Manager for Assisting Hands.
Paula is the Community Relations Director for Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek. She developed a deep passion for seniors living with dementia after a close family member was diagnosed. She as been helping seniors with dementia for over 10 years, and still LOVES what she does.
As an experienced nurse with over 30 years of Geriatric, Palliative, and Hospice care, there are not many scenarios that Pamela has not navigated with an improved outcome. As the Owner of Harmony Care Management, Pamela and her team are able to provide expert guidance through her vast network of resources.
Nell is a Senior Living Advisor with Ruby Care SLA. After caring for her mother who had Alzheimer's Disease, and her aunt who had dementia, she felt called to help others who needed guidance with placement for their loved ones. Nell is a 3rd generation Dallasite, and a graduate of Southern Methodist University.
Lindsay is a Sales Specialist with Harmony Cares Medical Group (formerly Visiting Physicians Association). Prior to working for Harmony Cares, Lindsay worked in Hospice and In-Home Care. She is originally from Huntsville, Alabama.
Emilia is the President and Founder of Higher Standards Caregiver Training. After earning her BA in Psychology from UT Austin, and her Masters in Occupational Therapy (MOT) from TWU, she has worked as an OT for over 13 years. She earned an Executive Certificate in Home Modification, is a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, and is a Registered Clinician with the NBCOT.
Anna earned her BSW from Midwestern State University where she was a member of Chi Omega. She works for The Legacy at Home. Anna believes it is her life's work and passion to empower people with knowlege about their healthcare rights and opportunities. She strives to recognize her client's needs while honoring their values.
Eden has worked as a Medical Social Worker for Gentiva Hospice (formerly Odyssey & Kindred) for almost 20 years. In 2022 she passed the Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work Certification exam. She is committed to providing compassionate care for dying patients and their families to help them prepare for end-of-life.
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DAGS Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00pm. The location varies. The third Thursday in October is the exception - when the full-day DAGS Fall Forum is held.
All educational meetings provide 1 hour of continuing education for Social Workers. Some meetings provide 1 hour of continuing education for Nurses.
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