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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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From the staff of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and the Caregiver SOS, thank you for sharing part of your journey with us this year.
We would like to wish all caregivers and their families Safe and Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year 2014!
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Caregiver SOS Resource Center Programs
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Beginning in January, 2014
Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One-Stop Center
8353 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78251 (210) 558-0178
Presented by Caregiver Specialist Joye McQueen, LBSW
(Unless otherwise noted)
Monthly Support Groups: ~~2nd Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ~~3rd Thursday - Women's Support Group -- 1 - 2 p.m. ---------
Elvira Cisneros Senior Community Center
517 SW Military Dr., San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 927-9328
Monthly Support Groups:
~~1st Thursday - 1 - 2 p.m. ~~4th Thursday - 10 - 11 a.m. --------- Kronkosky Place,17 Old San Antonio Rd, Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-2114 Monthly Support Group: ~~3rd Monday - 10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Sign Up Now for January 2014 TeleConnection Sessions
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January 2014 Caregiver TeleConnection Schedule
Features Important Topics, Including:
- Medicare and Long-Term Care: Maximizing Your Benefits
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The Caregiver Toolkit: Communications
- What's Happening with Medicare: Important Changes in 2014
- Caregiver 101
- Managing the Difficult Behaviors of a Loved One
These hour-long phone-based sessions are provided courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation, and are designed to connect family caregivers to experts with helpful information and other caregivers, with 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.
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Several Stress-Busting Programs Scheduled
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 The Stress-Busting Program is designed to improve the quality of life for family caregivers who provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias by helping them manage their stress and cope better with their lives. The Stress-Busting Program was developed through research conducted by Dr. Sharon Lewis at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Caregivers who have participated in this program have reported significantly lowered stress, depression, and anxiety as well as improved quality of life. They have also reported improvement in their ability to relax and manage stress and an increase in their self-esteem.  The ProgramThe program consists of 90-minute sessions that occur once per week for 9 weeks and is conducted in a small group setting with two trained group facilitators. Participants are provided with many resources, including a handbook covering class material, a meditation CD, and a relaxation strategies DVD. For Caregivers/Organizations, Provided by Caregiver SOS:- In the Helotes Area: Register for the free Stress-Busting Program by calling Xiomara Allen, 210-681-2140. The program begins Tues., Feb. 18, 2014, 10-11:30 a.m., at Benevolent Hospice, 12740 Bandera Rd., Suite 110, Helotes TX.Download Flyer
- WellMed - SW Military, 517 SW Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78221, begins Wed., Feb 19, 3 - 4:30 pm. For more information, or register, call Alicia Martinez, 210-921-0322. Download flyer.
- WellMed - Boerne, 124 E. Bandera Rd, Suite 102, Boerne, TX 78006; begins Tues., March 4, 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more information or to register call: 830-981-2444. Ask for Lisa or Karen.Download flyer.
- SBP Master Training Session for Organizations (Train the Trainers); San Antonio, TX. Jan. 16-17, 2014, 8 am - 5 p.m .For more information, contact the WellMed Charitable Foundation at stressbusters@wellmed.net or by calling 866-390-6491.
For Caregivers, Provided by OASIS/Caring Companions: - Oasis at Morningside, corner of McNeel and St. Cloud, San Antonio, TX. Begins Tues., Jan. 21st, 6 - 7:30 p.m., For more information, call 210-236-5954. ($30 fee)
For Caregivers, Provided by Caring Companions/Emeritus at Kingsley Place: -
Emeritus at Kingsley Place at the Medical Center
Begins Tues., Jan. 28, 10-11:30 p.m. For more information, please call Helen Flores at Caring Companions at 210-764-8500 for pre-registration.
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From the Bexar and Alamo Area Agencies on Aging:
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Caregiver "Hands-On" Care Coaching Available
Family members and friends may over time or suddenly may find themselves responsible for providing unpaid care for someone. In either case, few are prepared for the responsibilities, especially in cases where medically related care is required. With Hands- on -Care Coaching and Training, family caregivers can be better prepared to provide care that will keep the care recipient at home longer and avoid repeated hospitalizations.
 The Bexar and Alamo Area Agency on Aging at Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) are offering FREE interactive home health coaching and training for family caregivers. Classes are offer in a group setting, maximum participation of 15 family caregivers per session. Anyone who is providing unpaid care for a friend or family members of any age with any disability or chronic illness may attend the training.
Topics include:
*Lifting *Bathing/Dressing *Transfers *Wound Care *Medication Management *Chronic Illnesses *When to Call 9-1-1 *Home Safety *Skin Care and Pressure Sores *Mouth Suctioning *Common Catheter Complications and more.
For additional information or interested in hosting a family caregiver training for your group or organization please contact Nellie Garay, Caregiver Support Specialist, at 210-362-5271 or email ngaray@aacog.com. Download flyer.
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Christian Senior Services--Grace Place
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Open Enrollment for Grace Place
Alzheimer's Center through January 31st, 2014
Grace Place offers Bexar county residents a non-profit, licensed  Alzheimer's & dementia adult day activity center year-round. To relieve stress, families can seek respite allowing them to better manage the tasks of juggling family and work-life balance.
There are convenient locations on the Northwest, Northeast and downtown San Antonio area. Caregivers are invited to visit the center, or can call to schedule a time to visit one-on-one and learn more about how the program can meet their needs.
 Grace Place provides activities for participants that work with their abilities and comfort level. Some activities include:
- Arts and Crafts
- Music Therapy
- Socialization
- Fitness (such as Sittercise)
- Dominos
- Trivia and more
For as little as $34 per full day or $25 per half day families feel safe in knowing that their loved ones who suffer from dementia are in good hands.
Call 210-735-2589 or visit www.christianseniorservices.org/programs/grace-place.aspx
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Christian Senior Services--Companionship Program
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Save the Date: "Caring With Respect"
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From the Consumber Credit Counseling Service:
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater San Antonio (CCCSSA), a nonprofit financial counseling agency and member of the National Foundation For Credit Counseling (NFCC), provides reliable, professional, personal and confidential budgeting/credit counseling at no cost to the individual. Each session is tailored to fit your specific consumer needs.
Ac cording to financial experts the problem is not our paycheck but a lack of money management skills and solid spending habits. Contrary to what many think, a budget is not restrictive. It is an effective financial management tool that helps you to maintain financial wellness.
CCCSSA certified consumer credit counselors will help you create an effective budget that will show you how to avoid debt and over-spending. A well-designed, realistic spending plan is the most powerful tool available for reaching your financial goals.
 Sharpen Your Financial Focus Program Services:
- MyMoneyCheckUp - FREE online assessment tool accessed at www.cccssa.org
- Financial review - FREE visit to build your budgetary plan with action plan for next step recommendations to better manage your personal finances
- Financial coaching - FREE session to help you achieve one of your financial goals and understand your situation
o BONUS - complete the MyMoneyCheckUp online tool and have your credit report interpreted by one of our certified consumer credit counselors, including your credit score.
Budgeting counseling sessions are available in-person or phone or may be started online @ www.cccssa.org.
To get started, please call CCCSSA at (210) 979-4300 or 1 (800) 410-2227 toll-free.
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This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation
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