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October 2013 Caregiver TeleConnection Schedule
Features New and Important Topics
Click here to download and print the complete October schedule
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For the free TeleConnection Sessions for Caregivers
These free hour-long phone-based sessions are designed to connect family caregivers to experts with helpful information, and other 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. to 5 p.m.; by email, or visit our website.___________________________
*"The Times They Are 'A-Changin'" with Earl Shelp, PhD
 Change is an inescapable feature of life. Some changes bring joy and others bring sorrow. For caregivers and persons receiving care, change can seem unrelenting and foreboding.This season of change presents everyone in a circle of care with unrepeatable moments that should not be squandered. Participants will learn how to seize these moments to infuse them with meaningful experiences now and sustaining memories later. Guidance will be given about how to embrace and care for one another as you encounter change.
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10/10/13 (Thurs), 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. (presented twice)<---
*"Caregiving Takes a Village: Practical Tips for Sharing Caregiving Responsibilities with Siblings, Other Family Members and the Community" with Pam Brandon, CSA and Zanda Hilger, LPC
 This session will help participants understand the importance of asking for help and the challenges associated with caregiving as a family. You will learn effective strategies for sharing caregiving duties among family members and others.
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*"Respite Care: What Is It and How Do I Find It?" with Helen Flores
 Finding good respite care services can be a lifesaver for family caregivers. If you're not familiar with respite services, you need to be! Helen Flores, an expert in community based services for caregivers, will discuss what respite services are available and how to access them.
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*"The Impact of Domestic Violence on Older Adults" with Joann Tobias-Molina, Adult Protective Services (APS) Regional Director
 Domestic violence is an issue that can affect a person across the lifespan. This session will explore the impact of domestic violence on older adults, concerns that caregivers should acknowledge, and the steps that can be taken to improve the situation. Joann Tobias-Molina, an expert in this issue, will explore the topic and address your concerns.
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30-Minute Caregiver Break Session:
Designed Especially for Working Caregivers
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10/03/13 (Thur), 12:15 p.m.
**"Ideas for Increasing Family Involvement" with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
Do you want more help from other family members, but don't know how to ask? This session was developed at the request of other caregivers who need more assistance from family, but may not know how to ask, or have asked without success. Learn more about family dynamics, their positive use, and hear other caregivers share their methods of getting more family engagement.
**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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10/17/13 (Thur), 12:15 p.m.
**"Relocation Planning: Moving Your Loved One from Home to a Facility" with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
Is the time coming for placing your loved one where 24 hour care is provided? If so, this session will discuss methods you might use to ease the transition. You will also be able to hear other caregivers provide information on how they plan to handle a nursing facility admission.
**Specifically targeted to caregivers who are working
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This Eblast Courtesy of the WellMed Charitable Foundation
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