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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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Memory Lessons: A Doctor's Story
Presentation by Dr. Jerald Winakur
6 p.m., Monday, January 27th
Forest Hills Library, 5245 Ingram Rd, San Antonio
For more information: (210) 207-9230
(Flyer for downloading)
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Final TeleConnection Session in January
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"What's Happening with Medicare?
Important Changes in 2014" with Lynda Hermes
2 p.m., Thursday, January 30
ONLY A FEW SPACES REMAIN
Don't miss out on this important topic. (Due to high demand, a few additional seats have been added.) Register now for the Caregiver TeleConnection Session.
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Wellness Fair on February 5
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Lopez Senior Center Wellness Fair Set for Feb. 5, located at 8353 Culebra, San Antonio, TX. For more information, please call 210-558-0178.Download flyer (Includes both sides) for printing/posting.
Para obtener más información, por favor llame al 210-558-0178. 
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Several S.A. Area 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 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, a relaxation strategies DVD. (Note: Dates are subject to change, depending on enrollment; check with the respective organization.)
 For Caregivers--Provided by Caregiver SOS: -
The Northern Hills Caregiver SOS Center, 14100 Nacogdoches Rd Suite 120: beginning Tues., Jan 28th, 2014, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Register by contacting Rita Avendano, 210-599-4614, ravendano@wellmed.net
- 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--Provided by Caring Companions and Arden Courts: - Arden Courts Memory Care Community, 15290 Huebner Rd., S.A. Begins Wed., Feb. 5, 2 -3:30 p.m. For more information, please call Candyce Slusher, at Caring Companions at 210-764-8500 for information and pre-registration. (Respite care available on-site--Request when registering.) Download flyer.
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Understanding Dementia in Our Community
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Christian Senior Services
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Grace Place Alzheimer's Center- Helping Families Find Balance Imagine working 20 hours a week at a part time job for five years-and never getting paid for it. That is the average amount of time volunteered by long-term health care givers as they help care for a family member or friend. Grace Place: Respite and Day Care  Grace Place understands the importance of providing a healthy environment to seniors that will allow their caregiver to take the time they need for themselves and find respite. We have convenient locations on the Northwest, Northeast and downtown San Antonio area.
If you need affordable assistance in caring for a loved one, drop by one of our locations, or call to find out how we can help. Call 210-735-2589 or visit www.christianseniorservices.org/programs/grace-place.aspx Elder Friends: Volunteering  There is opportunity to help make life a little easier for a homebound elderly senior in San Antonio. By volunteering your time and companionship, someone else's day will be brighter and more fulfilled.
Elder Friends is looking for those willing to contribute as little as 3 hours a week to help seniors in the Central and South San Antonio area. If you are interested in sharing a smile contact us today to find out how you can share the gift of friendship. Please call 210-599-7405, option #5.  
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OASIS Awarded National Honor
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 OASIS is the winner of the 2013 Gloria Cavanaugh Award for Excellence in Training and Education, in recognition of its significant, long-term and innovative contributions to education for older adults. The Gloria Cavanaugh Award is presented to an individual or organization demonstrating continued excellence in training/education related to aging.
OASIS has pioneered a three-fold approach to successful aging through lifelong learning, healthy lifestyles and social engagement. Providing programs through hundr eds of community partners, OASIS creates opportunities for adults age 50+ to pursue vibrant, healthy, productive and meaningful lives. Programs range from the arts, humanities and technology to wellness and volunteer opportunities.
Executive Director of OASIS San Antonio is Brenda Schmachtenberger, who has led the organization for more than 20 years. She has worked to add classes for family caregivers, including an evening series for those who also work outside the home.
OASIS San Antonio is located at Morning- side, corner of McNeel/St. Cloud. Phone number is 210 236-5954. Mailing address is P.O. Box 291010, S.A., TX 78229. Wellmed Charitable Foundation is a Community Partner.
The website address is http://www.oasisnet.org/Cities/Central/SanAntonioTX.aspx.
The Spring Catalog link is: http://www.oasisnet.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Wjttr0xz8_g%3d&tabid=115
For more information on the award and OASIS National, go to: http://www.asaging.org/gloria-cavanaugh-award
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Save the Date: March 1 Low Vision Expo
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This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation
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