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Dallas Senior Advisor Podcast

Senior living, assisted living and in-home care in the Dallas area, explained for families.

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Short, plain-English episodes for families sorting out senior care in the Dallas area. Hosts Marcus and Dana walk through assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, in-home care, Texas Medicaid (STAR+PLUS) and the costs and rules that are specific to Texas, with the local angle: Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Irving, Garland and the rest of Dallas County and Collin County. Every episode is based on a sourced guide at dallassenioradvisor.com, where a Dallas Senior Advisor can also help your family for free. Hosts Marcus and Dana are AI-generated voices.

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Episode 1 · October 24, 2026 · 6 min

Texas Assisted Living Resident Rights & Regulations: What DFW Families Should Know

What rights does a parent keep after moving into assisted living in Texas? Marcus and Dana walk through the Texas assisted living Residents' Bill of Rights, the HHSC rules that govern Dallas–Fort Worth facilities, how Type A and Type B licenses differ, how assisted living rules compare with nursing home rules, the essential caregiver visitation law passed after COVID-19, and who to call when a facility ignores resident rights.

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