“Assistance for Seniors with Low Vision: A lot of our seniors being older in their seventy’s, eighty’s, even 90s vision is a problem, and that is one of the handicaps as we age that comes into
play.”— Debby Posso
Welcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood! In this episode, our special guest, Debby Posso from Senior Rides and More joins Kim Hegwood to discuss their nonprofit organization that offers free transportation assistance
for seniors in need.
Debby shares the inspiring story of how the organization was founded and how it has grown over the past 29 years. She walks us through the process of accessing their services and explains how volunteers play a crucial role in helping seniors get to their appointments and various errands.
Tune in to learn more about this incredible initiative and how it is making a
difference in the lives of seniors in the Houston area.
How to Contact
Office: (281) 218-0880
Email: Info@SeniorRidesandMore.org
Bio:
Debby Posso joined Senior Rides and More in April 2007 as a part-time Volunteer Scheduler. She graduated from The University of St. Thomas (Houston) in 1986 with a BA in Political
Science has worked in the Office of the District Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service, and later as a paralegal at a large Houston law firm. Shortly before the birth of her first son in 1993, she left the legal field to become a stay-at-home mom and community volunteer. Debby is a sustaining member of the
Junior League of Houston; a volunteer for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science; was the 2007-2008 Volunteer Guild President of the Houston Museum of Natural Science and served on the HMNS
Board of Trustees during that year. Through the Junior League, Debby volunteered with BEAR (Be a Resource for Kids) – Harris County Children’s Protective Services, Aids Foundation Houston’s Stone Soup Pantry, and Texas Children’s Hospital Cancer Center.
In November 2013, Debby became the Executive Director at Senior Rides and More. She has worked with the Board
in securing grants for Senior Rides so that its programs can continue to help senior citizens in the Houston and Fort Bend areas. Debby is passionate about working hand-in-hand with the Board of Directors to ensure the success and growth of Senior Rides and More.
Author Bio
Kim Hegwood
Managing Attorney
Kim Hegwood is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Your Legacy Legal Care®, a Houston-based estate planning and elder law firm she established in 1998. A graduate of South Texas College of Law, Kim was inspired to focus her practice on elder law and estate planning after watching her own grandparents struggle with the challenges of aging. With nearly 30 years of experience, she helps families with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, and asset protection.
Kim is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and her firm has been named Best Trust & Estate Law Firm by the Houston Chronicle. A mother of three, she spends her free time with her children and grandchildren and volunteers with several local charities.
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