| NAME |
TELEPHONE |
DESCRIPTION |
| ASSISTANCE |
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| American Association of University Women |
972-608-0082 |
Promotes equality for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. |
| BUSINESS |
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| Legacy Bank |
972-461-1308 |
Offers program for 50+ featuring banking benefit as well as travel and monthly specials. |
| DISTANCE LEARNING |
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| Collin County Community College |
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Learn a variety of subjects in the comfort of your own home using an on-line class site. |
| Distance Learning Catalogue |
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Search all of the available online courses from around the world via the Internet. |
| Jones International University |
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The first fully online accredited univeristy. |
| University of Phoenix |
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You can earn your college degree on-line. Our degree and certificate programs and innovative format provides unparalleled convenience and flexibility in the pursuit of your education. |
| EDUCATION |
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| Administration on Aging |
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The Central Source for links to key off-site web sites on areas of interest in aging. |
| American Society on Aging |
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With renowned educational programs, publications and information and training resources, ASA members tap into the knowledge of the largest network of professionals in the field. |
Capella University
Capella Education Company
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Capella University is an accredited online university that offers an undergraduate degree in information technology and graduate degrees in business, education, human services and psychology. The parent company is Capella Education Company.
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| Collin County Community College District |
Metro 972-548-6791 |
Campuses located in Plano, Frisco and McKinney with distance learning courses. |
| Consumer Information Network |
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Distributes helpful consumer information about aging issues. The Network already includes thousands of NCOA members--senior centers, adult day facilities, social service agencies, and faith congregations. |
| Continuing Education Emeritus Program |
972-238-6144 |
North Dallas location offers range of classes, lectures and activities for adults 55+, small fee involved. |
| Generations United |
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Generations United is the only national organization that focuses solely on promoting intergenerational strategies, programs, and policies. |
| Go 60.com |
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Go60.Com is about aging well, and aging wisely and successfully. |
| National Council on Aging |
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Organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, and well being of older persons. |
| North Texas Reading and Radio Resource |
214-871-7668 |
Radio broadcasts of local and national newspapers, magazines and books for reading impaired. Recorded Books produces audiotapes of textbooks, self-help and other material. |
| Allen Public Library |
972-727-0190 |
In addition to usual library services they also offer audiocassettes, videocassettes and large print books. |
| Farmersville Public Library |
972-782-6881 |
Public library open to citizens of Farmersville |
| Frisco Public Library |
972-335-5510 |
Full service library for adults and children, call for hours and locations. |
| McKinney Public Library |
972-542-4461 |
Full range of books, audio and videocassettes. Technology center features word-processing and Internet access. |
| Plano Public Library |
972-941-7175 |
Full-service library with large print books, audio and videotapes. Books can be mailed free to homebound residents of Plano from Harrington Library. Second Tuesday Book Discussion. |
| Plano Senior Center |
972-941-7155 |
Recreational and leisure activities for those 55 and over are held
at the Plano Senior Center in Harrington Park.
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| Plano Senior Center Newsletters |
972-941-7155 |
The monthly newsletters of the Plano Senior Center.
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| SAIL, Seniors Active in Learning |
972-985-3788 |
Educational program operated by and for persons 50+. No previous college necessary, affiliated with Elderhostel Institute Network and is one of 265 Institutes for Learning in Retirement in the U.S. All classes held at Courtyard Center of CCCC. Brown Bag Lunch series is offered for seniors at Spring Creek Campus. |
| Senior Net |
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Provides older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. |
| Senior Net/Plano |
972-941-7155 |
Local Senior Net Training Center is located at the Plano Senior Center. |
| SMU-in-Legacy Plano |
972-473-3410 |
Provides informal courses for residents of Dallas, Collin, Denton and Grayson counties, including cultural horizons, business & personal finance, international languages, computer software and lunchtime speaker series. |
| The PIE, Public Internet Exchange |
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Public Internet for the Plano and Collin County area. |
| Virtual Internet Guide |
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Virtual Internet guides to acquaint you with all avenues of the Internet and World Wide Web. |
| ELDER CARE |
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| Elderweb |
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Site is the oldest and largest eldercare sourcebook on the Web, a research site for professionals and family members, with thousands of on-site and off-site articles. |
| Huffington Center on Aging |
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The Huffington Center on Aging has one of the most advanced aging research programs in the country. Especially prominent are our programs in cell and molecular biology of aging, cardiovascular diseases, ethics and outcomes research. |
| Institute for Quality Improvement in Long Term Health Care |
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Mission is to provide research, consultation, technical assistance, and training to improve the quality of health care provided by nursing homes, assisted living/personal care centers, home health agencies, foster care homes, and other long term care providers in Texas. |
| Texas Association for Home Care |
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Its mission joins together home care member organizations and individuals in a shared commitment to every citizen in need of quality, affordable home care services. |
| Texas Consortium of Geriatric Education Centers |
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As one of 46 GECs in the country, the TCGEC is comprised of nine academic institutions along with a major regional library resource center. |
| GENEALOGY |
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| Collin County Genealogical Society |
972-424-0985 |
Meets second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Gladys Harrington Library in Plano. |
| Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc. |
972-424-1373 |
Offers free genealogy seminars at Gladys Harrington Library in Plano. Call for details. |
| PRODUCTS |
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| AdaptAbility |
800-288-9941 |
Products that enhance comfort, safety, and quality of life for seniors and those with special needs. |
Braille-Tac Division
Advance Corporation
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Manufactures architecturally designed interior/exterior way-finding sign systems and standard & custom ADA compliant signs.
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| J. C. Penney Easy Dressing |
800-227-0216 |
Clothes that are easier to handle. |
| L. S. & S. Group |
800-468-4789 |
Specializing in products for visually and hearing impaired. |
| Maxi-Aids |
800-522-6294 |
Looking for a product to make life easier? Thousands of products for independent living at affordable prices. |
| Sears Specialty Catalogue |
800-326-1750 |
Specialty items for home health care. |
| VisAids |
800-346-6579 |
Aids and appliances for the blind, visually impaired and physically challenged. |
| RETIREMENT |
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| AARP-American Association of Retired Persons |
972-335-5515 Plano, 972-422-1850 Plano |
Organization for 50+ offering publications, discounts, tax assistance, legislative advocacy,non-profit pharmacy, older driver training and other programs. Local chapters. |
| Choose To Save |
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The American Savings Education Council (ASEC) and the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) have established the Choose to Save® Education Program to help you plan for tomorrow. |
| Elder Care Web |
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This award-winning site is the oldest and largest eldercare sourcebook on the Web. It is a research site for professionals and family members, with thousands of on-site and off-site articles about eldercare and long term care, including legal, financial, medical, housing, policy, research, and statistics. |
| Elder Care Web/Texas |
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Texas information from Elder Care Web site. |
| MatureSmart |
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Focused at improving the health and lifestyle of mature adults around the world with products and services. |
| NARFE, National Association of Retired Federal Employees |
972-690-5712 |
Richardson/Plano chapter meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Richardson Senior Center. |
| Senior Benefit Centers of America |
972-280-9750 |
Publishes Senior Awareness. Goal is to make seniors aware of health insurance benefits, improve financial planning and direct them to proper sources.
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| Senior Friends |
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National organization for persons 50+ years. |
| Senior Friends of Plano |
972-519-1275 |
Local chapter promoting healthy aging and lifestyle enrichment for persons 50+. Benefits include monthly meetings, mail order prescription program, discount vision care benefits, free annual flu shots, social and travel opportunities and hospital VIP benefits. Frequent newsletters. |
| SPRY Foundation |
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SPRY's mission is to help older adults plan for a healthy and financially secure future. To that end, SPRY conducts research and develops education programs. |
| The Geezer Brigade |
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An international organization for and by "Seniors with an Attitude" -- those over 55* who have not yet given up the ghost nor lost their sense of humor. |
| United Seniors Association |
703-359-6500 |
Ensuring the retirement security of all Americans. |
| TRAINING |
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| Adult and Community Education |
972-736-3503 |
Provides literacy one-on-one training, adult education classes, English as Second Language (ESL) and vocational training. |
CPR and First Aid Training
Jennifer Khonsari
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972-578-8338 |
CPR and First Aid Training in Dallas Texas and surrounding areas. I come to your location for training or you come to mine in Plano.
When you call, ask for Jennifer |
| CPR & Wellness Classes |
972-981-3657 |
CPR and wellness courses available. |
| Dallas Urban League |
214-915-4600 |
Included in the programs for minority groups and low income persons is a specific program for senior adults: Seniors in Community Service Employment and Training Program. |
| National Older Worker Career Center |
214-378-6202 |
Placement for workers 55+ is available under a federal contract with the Senior Environment Employment Program of Environmental Protection Agency and other public and private businesses. |
| Senior Job Bank.com |
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Non-profit job listing service on jobs for seniors in the U.S. and other countries. |
Link to the Senior Services Net
