As our parents age or as we enter middle age and begin to think about the quality of life in our later years, long-term care often becomes an important yet unfamiliar challenge many families face. To help the community gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. long-term care system and its real-life challenges, the Dallas Chinese Community Center is honored to invite Dr. Alice Chen, D.O., Ph.D., a physician with extensive clinical and caregiving experience, to host an insightful and accessible health seminar on this vital topic that affects personal dignity and family well-being.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Dallas Chinese Community Center
(400 N Greenville Ave Ste 12, Richardson, TX 75081)
Drawing on years of hands-on experience working in hospitals and long-term care facilities across the U.S., Dr. Chen will guide attendees through:
- What long-term care entails
- Who may require these services
- The different types of long-term care options available
- Common but often overlooked challenges that can be costly to families
- How Medicare and Medicaid currently cover long-term care, including important limitations
- Financial and emotional preparations families need to make in advance
About Dr. Alice Chen:
Born and raised in Taiwan, Dr. Chen graduated from Fu Jen Catholic University with a degree in Public Health. She then pursued advanced degrees in the U.S., earning a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from A.T. Still University. After completing her residency in internal medicine at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas, she served in leadership and clinical roles at several major healthcare institutions, including Medical City of Denton, Integrity Long-Term Acute Care Hospital, North Austin Medical Center, and multiple nursing homes and hospice organizations. Currently practicing at Plano Family Medicine, she is dedicated to serving families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with a focus on the needs of the Asian community regarding elder care and chronic disease management.
Dr. Chen often emphasizes, “Long-term care is not just a medical issue — it’s a preparation for life choices.” Through this seminar, she hopes to empower more people to understand that when illness strikes, when our loved ones become unable to care for themselves, or when difficult decisions arise, there are more options available and fewer regrets to face.
Who Should Attend:
This free seminar welcomes anyone interested in family health and well-being, especially:
- Adults aged 50 and older
- Family caregivers currently providing support to elderly relatives
- Individuals interested in planning ahead for their own or their family’s future care needs
🎟️ Seats are limited — don’t forget to register!
