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Dallas Area Gerontological Society
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Advocacy for Older Adults

The Dallas Area Gerontological Society advocates for policies and programs that benefit senior adults today, and in the future.


Current Actions:

  • Develop position statements regarding the needs of older adults and advocate for improved services.
  • Advocate for Senior-related issues in local, state-wide, and national government.
  • Support the Advocacy Group for Elders (AGE) Council and their legislative priorities.
  • Support the Age Friendly Dallas Initiative passed by the Dallas City Council.
  • Support the Dementia Friendly Dallas Initiative.


If you would like to be more involved in advocating for Senior Adults, contact Debbie Austin, DAGS Advocacy Chair at debbie.austin@dallascityhall.com.

Advocacy & EducatioN

Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) Proposed

Continuing Education from the North Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center

Continuing Education from the North Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center

The Dallas Area Gerontological Society supports the Dementia Friendly Dallas Initiative and encourages members to become Dementia Friends. 

Learn More about the DPRIT Proposal

Continuing Education from the North Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center

Continuing Education from the North Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center

Continuing Education from the North Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center

The North Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center provides free online educational programs for aging-care professionals, family caregivers, and the general public.  

Learn More About NCTADRC

Educational Opportunities

Dementia Friends Information Session

Dementia Friends Information Session

Dementia Friends Information Session

The Dallas Area Gerontological Society supports the Dementia Friendly Dallas Initiative and encourages members to become Dementia Friends. 

Learn More about Dementia Friendly Dallas

Join The Senior Source's AGE Council

Dementia Friends Information Session

Dementia Friends Information Session

The North Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center provides free online educational programs for aging-care professionals, family caregivers, and the general public.  

Learn More About The AGE Council

City of Dallas - Affordable Senior Housing Guide

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