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Individuals, organizations, non-profits, and state, regional, and local agencies may submit for consideration your input or information on meetings, educational sessions, or resources for caregivers (of seniors, wounded warriors, or children/adults with a disability).
Please email details and pdf documents promoting the item, with a contact name, email address, phone number to: Sue Ellen Lewis, Editor, Caregiver SOS Signals Newsletter/ eMail News Blasts; SueEllenLewis@msn.com; Voice: 210-637-5116.
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Welcome New Caregiver TeleConnection Co-Sponsors
The Harris County TeleConnection is the newest site co-sponsored by the Harris County Area Agency on Aging, the Care Connection Aging and Disability Resource Center and the WellMed Charitable Foundation (WCF).  Another recent participant is the North Central Texas Caregiver TeleConnection, co-sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and WCF.
Interested in establishing a Caregiver TeleConnection program in your area? If so, contact Debbie Billa, dbilla@wellmed.net, Voice: (210) 877-7752.
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These hour-long, free phone-based sessions are designed to help enhance the quality of life for caregivers by providing needed emotional, educational and social support. The sessions can be accessed from anywhere via your phone: no need to get dressed up, find transportation, or get a sitter.
Register for any TeleLearning Session by phone: (210) 871-7SOS (7767) or 1 (866) 390-6491 (toll-free) (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.); by email, or go to our website.___________________________
04/18/13 (Thur), 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. (45 minute session)
*"Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Do You Have a Care Plan" with Sara Rotenberry and Shelly Young 
As soon as a diagnosis is made, discussions need to start to plan ahead for the impact on caregivers and families as well as the patient. Follow a guide about medical treatment, education, support, legal matters, financial concerns, and resources.
*This telelearning session is FREE and open to all. To register, click here. Flyer for printing/posting.
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04/24/13 (Wed), 12 p.m.
*"Memory Loss: Everything You Want to Know but Forget to Ask" with Dr. Robert DeVere  The fear of memory loss and Alzheimer's disease is in epidemic proportions. Dr. DeVere wants to inform family caregivers and health care providers that memory loss is frequently due to many disorders instead of being directly related to Alzheimer's disease. The treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease has been very beneficial in slowing decline for some time. Treatment stabilizes some activities of daily living. There are five suggested activities to keep the normal brain functioning as we age and help slow ongoing memory loss and dementia. Dr. DeVere will discuss these during this session. Dr. DeVere's motto is "the glass is half full, not half empty."
*This telelearning session is FREE and open to all. To register, click here. Flyer for printing/posting.
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04/25/13 (Thurs), 10 a.m. 
*"The Rest of the Story" with Earl E. Shelp, PhD"
This session with assist caregivers to keep their current relationship with loved ones in perspective by reminding them of the significance of everything that preceded this period in their lives together.
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04/30/13 (Tues), 2 p.m. *"Nursing Homes: Optimizing the Experience for the Caregiver and the Resident" with Ellen Blair, Managing LOCAL Ombudsman"  When the time comes, participation in this session helps you have a better understanding of how to make a nursing home selection and get the best care possible for your loved one. In addition, participate in a discussion about maintaining your peace of mind when you are no longer the primary caregiver, and learn about the role of the Nursing Home Ombudsman program. *This telelearning session is FREE and open to all. To register, click here. Flyer for printing/posting.
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Designed Especially for Working Caregivers
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04/18/13 (Thur), 12:15 p.m.
**"A Caregiver's Guide to Medication Use" with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
 When caring for a loved one or family member, your responsibility for assisting with medications can be very complicated, especially if you are working outside the home. You will learn how to avoid common mistakes and get tips on getting help from your doctor and pharmacist. You can also listen to other caregivers share ideas on how they organize a medication routine. . **Specifically targeted to caregivers who are working outside the home. This telelearning session is FREE and open to all. To register, click here.
Flyer for printing/posting.
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Programs from Caregiver SOS Resource Centers:
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LIVING GUILT FREE
Session Description: When caring for a loved one or family member, do you sometimes feel guilty even when you are trying so hard to do what is right? This session will focus on the struggle between being your "ideal self" and what is realistic for you to accomplish on a day-to-day basis.
April 24th from 10 - 11 a.m.
Caregiver SOS at Lopez
8353 Culebra Road
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 558-0178
HOME SAFETY TIPS
Session Description: Helpful tips that can make your senior's home, or home away from home if they are visiting, a safer place that allows them some degree of independence and as much freedom from injury as can be provided - not to mention providing some peace of mind for the caregiver.
April 20th from 2 - 3 p.m.
Mission Library
3134 Roosevelt Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78214
FALLS PREVENTION CLASS
Boerne WellMed
124 E Bandera Rd #102
Boerne, TX 78006
(210) 563-3569 for more information or to register (must be registered to attend)
April 29th from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Fridays starting April 19 from 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Caregiver SOS at Northern Hills
14100 Nacogdoches
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 599-4614
CAREGIVER SERIES
Every Monday, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Kronkosky Place
17 Old San Antonio Road
Boerne, TX 78006
830.249.2114
April 15, 2013
The Tell Tale Signs of Caregiver Stress
April 22, 2013
I'm not the Same Person Anymore: Coping with Caregiver Role Changes
April 29, 2013
Developing Coping Strategies
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
The third Monday of every month
12 - 1:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
205 James St
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 249-2565
*The group is held in the Family Life Center*
STRESS-BUSTING PROGRAM
Attention: Family Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias in the New Braunfels or Boerne areas.
The Caregiver SOS by WellMed Charitable Foundation has a FREE  program that is designed to improve the quality of life of family caregivers.
The Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers uses education, stress management, problem solving and support. The sessions are for 90 minutes each week for 9 weeks in a small group setting.
Please contact Joye McQueen, 210-563-3569 for more information and/or to register.
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Resources for Living Long and Aging Strong
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Silver Solutions: A Focus on Quality of Life for Seniors
Here is a wonderful opportunity for seniors, family caregivers and care recipients to talk face-to-face with experts and visit displays from dozens of non-profits and for-profits that provide a variety of services in our community.
Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UT Medicine Medical Arts and Research Center (MARC)
8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229
Free Parking
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From Consumer Credit Counseling Service/San Antonio:
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Jazz Up Your Credit Event
Get Credit-Strong - 10 a.m. to Noon, April 13th, 2013
CCCSSA Headquarters, 6851 Citizens Parkway
April is Financial Literacy Month and Credit Counseling Service of Greater San Antonio (CCCSSA) can help you "Get Credit-Strong"  when you come to the "Jazz Up Your Credit" event on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will be held at 6851 Citizens Parkway, San Antonio, Texas 78229.
Your Credit Report plays an important role in your consumer life. The information on your credit report is used extensively by employers for background checks and security clearances as well as potential lenders to evaluate your credit worthiness and determine whether they will loan you money or approve your purchase. Before you can improve your credit, you need to know exactly what is on your credit report. Flyer for printing/posting.
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From SAILS:
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 San Antonio Independent Living Services (SAILS)
is hosting a
FIESTA RESOURCE FAIR!When: Saturday, April 20, 2013.
Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Comanche Park 2 located at 2600 Rigsby Ave.,
San Antonio, Texas 78222
Visit sailsadvocates.org for an exhibit form and details. Or call (210) 281-1878. SAILS has scheduled a great line-up of entertainers For the Fiesta Resource Fair: |
Senior Fiesta
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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
presents
Senior Fiesta 2013!
Come Join The Fun!!
Event Information:
April 25, 2013 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wonderland of the Americas Mall
I-10 & Loop 410 on Fredericksburg Road
The Senior Fiesta is free and open to the public
Entertainment available on 2 stages, lots of Senior Service Vendors, Healthcare information, Free snacks,
Fiesta hat contest, music, dancing, Fiesta royalty, city dignitaries, and much more!
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From Christian Senior Services:
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Companionship Services Looking for Volunteers
When seniors are unable to leave their home, days become long and seniors start to feel isolated. Too often, isolation can lead to depression and potentially worsen a senior's health condition. The emotional toll can be detrimental to not only the homebound senior, but also to their caregiver who because of work or proximity of residence is not able to spend every waking hour with their loved one.
This is why Christian Senior Services is proud to deliver Companionship Services, where volunteers are paired with homebound seniors to provide much-needed friendship just a few hours per week.
One such pairing is Sharrell (pictured left) and Peggie (pictured right) who are both enrolled with Christian Senior Services'  Companionship Services. Though the pair has only known each other since being paired in September of 2012, if you met the two, you would assume they have been friends for a lifetime. "I thank the world of this program - it's just been a great thing," replied Peggie, when asked if she was happy with the service. "Sharrell says 'I call my friend [Peggie] because I know she'll lift my spirits,' but oh my goodness, [if she only knew] it's just the other way around."
Being a volunteer companion can be just as rewarding for the volunteer as it is for the recipient. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer a few hours per week to provide friendship to a homebound senior, please contact Program Director Patty Guajardo, (210) 599-7405, option #4.
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Falls Prevention
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The San Antonio Fire Dept. and the No More Falls Coalition presents:
"Falls Prevention in the Home"
WATCH THIS ON THE TVSA GOVERNMENTAL CHANNEL NOW
The Fall Prevention Educational DVD was made in collaboration with the San Antonio Fire Department and the No More Falls Coalition to help prevent falls throughout our community.
"In The Line of Fire" TV series began on April 1st with air times for the whole month of April as follows:
- Mondays at 8pm
- Tuesdays at 2:30pm
- Fridays at 10am
These will be aired on the TVSA government channel. TVSA is available on Time Warner Cable channel 21; Grande Cable Channel 20; AT&T U-verse channel 99 and the TVSA website.
 The No More Fall Texas Coalition is a collaborative effort of some of San Antonio's leaders in the community and was created as an initiative to help reduce the number of falls among seniors, disabled Veterans and those with disabilities. The goal of the No More Falls Coalition is to educate the community and create awareness about ways to prevent falls.
Click here for the website
For more information, please contact Lizette Davis at Lizette@AccessAbility1.com..
Please forward these dates to loved ones, your colleagues and all your contacts to help prevent falls in our community!
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