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San Antonio Area Stress-Busting Programs Set 
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May every day of the New Year glow with good cheer and happiness for you & your family.


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Sign Up Now for January 2014 TeleConnection Sessions

 

January 2014 Caregiver TeleConnection Schedule 
Features Important Topics, Including: 
  • Medicare and Long-Term Care: Maximizing Your Benefits
  • The Caregiver Toolkit: Communications 
  • What's Happening with Medicare: Important Changes in 2014
  • Caregiver 101
  • Managing the Difficult Behaviors of a Loved One
Download/print the complete January, 2014 schedule   

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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01/14/14 (Tues), 7 p..m.  
*"Medicare and Long-Term Care: Maximizing Your Benefits" with
Evalyn Greb, LCSW
Evalyn Greb
Many individuals believe that Medicare will pay for long-term care services. In actuality, Medicare pays for limited services in the long-term care arena.  Join this session to learn what long-term care is, what Medicare will cover, why it is important for the caregiver to know about these services, and how to find other resources to help with identified  long- term care needs.
*This telelearning session is open to all at no charge.  Registration. Flyer  
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01/16/14 (Thur), 12  and 7 p.m.  
*"The Caregiver Toolbox: Communication" with Andy Crocker, MS
Learn tips for communicating more effectively,  including how to initiate and guide difficult conversations so that your care recipient understands and will have the desired positive outcomes. 
*This telelearning session is open to all at no charge.  Registration. Flyer  
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01/30/14 (Thur), 2 p.m.
 
*"What's Happening with Medicare? Important Changes in 2014"
with Lynda Hermes     
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Are you wondering what changes are in store for Medicare in 2014? How is the Affordable Care Act implementation affecting Medicare?  Lynda Hermes, a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program Information Specialist with the Texas Department of Insurance will discuss these important topics and answer your questions.
*This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration.Flyer  
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30-Minute Caregiver Break Session:
Designed Especially for Working Caregivers
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01/09/14 (Thur), 12:15 p.m.
**"Caregiver 101" with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
Are you a caregiver?  If so, you are not alone!  This session will help you learn how to ask for what you need, to set personal limits, and to find resources and supports to be a successful, healthy caregiver.  There will be an opportunity for caregivers to share what they do to keep from getting lost in the caregiver role.  
**Specifically targeted to caregivers who are working outside the home. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge.
Registration
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01/23/14 (Thur), 12:15 p.m.
**"Managing the Difficult Behaviors of a Loved One" with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
Has your loved one been exhibiting difficult behaviors that seem different?  This session will help participants find out what difficult behaviors are, what causes them, and some coping strategies for a variety of common difficult behaviors.  You'll be able to share your questions and perspectives with other caregivers in a meaningful way.  
**Specifically targeted to caregivers who are working outside the home. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge.
Registration
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Several S.A. Area Stress-Busting Programs Scheduled


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 Program
The program c onsists 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: 

  • The Forum at Lincoln Heights, beginning Tues., Jan 14, 2014, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register by contacting Rita Avendano, 210- 599-4614, [email protected]
  • 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

For Caregivers (especially those working outside the home). 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 a.m. For more information, please call Helen Flores at Caring Companions at 210-764-8500 for pre-registration.  

This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation