Local senior resources for Uptown and the surrounding Dallas area — the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving Uptown
- The Dallas Area Agency on Aging (operated by The Senior Source): free options counseling and benefits screening, with Texas 2-1-1 and the Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas for the collar counties — serving Dallas County.
- Senior centers & Meals on Wheels: meals served on-site and delivered to the door, plus fitness and social programs around Uptown.
- Medical transport: for non-emergency appointments, rides out to UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor University Medical Center.
- Caregiver support: in person and online alike, there are support groups and memory cafés.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the Dallas VA Medical Center; Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
Dallas is the metro's population center and has by far the deepest inventory of senior care, from small residential assisted living homes in Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove to large purpose-built campuses in North Dallas, Preston Hollow, and Lake Highlands.
Where to start
A free Dallas Senior Advisor advisor can shortlist options that fit your budget and timeline and set up tours. Reach out online — there's never a fee for families.
