|
Sign Up Now:
| |
Click below to hear podcasts
(You may select multiple lists.)
View the Archive
|
|
Join the Conversation
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
02/04/14, Tues, 11 a.m.
"Avoiding Sugar Shock: Insulin Therapy and Diabetes Treatment" with Joshua Beck, MDPriceless Information to help caregivers achieve the best treatment outcomes for loved ones with diabetes. Register now so you won't miss out. Flyer for printing/posting..
|
Sign Up Now for February 2014 TeleConnection Sessions
|
February 2014 Caregiver TeleConnection Schedule
Features Important Topics, Including:
- Diabetes Treatment,
- Hospitals and Alzheimer's disease,
- Driving Change in our Dementia care culture,
- Warning Signs of Elder Abuse, and
- Safe Use of Medications.
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.
___________________________
02/13/14 (Thurs), 10 a..m.
*"Hospitals and Alzheimer's Disease: How to be Prepared" with Michael Splaine, Splaine Consulting
Persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia don't just have AD; frequently many have other chronic conditions that flare or have emergency conditions that require a hospital stay.
This session will cover what caregivers can do to be prepared and proactive for a possible hospital stay, develop the concept of a thoughtful hospitalization, and highlight major changes in hospital care practice and law that shape their patient experience.
*"Driving Change in the Dementia Care Culture" with Lori LaBay, CSA, COS, AOSAD
Lori LaBey founder of Alzheimer's Speaks will share with us what she has learned over her 30 year journey with her own mother's memory loss. She is a leading advocate and was recognized by Sharecare and Dr. Oz as the #1 influencer online for Alzheimer's. Her insights or simple to duplicate yet profound in how they impact dementia care around the world. Join us and find out how to live with dementia. not as it!
02/27/14 (Thur), 2 p.m.
*" Warning Signs: When an Elder Needs Help" with K.T. Whitehead, GCM, NFA Geriatric Care Manager
 Elder abuse and elder domestic abuse are very uncomfortable topics to discuss. However, when you notice a change in an elder's behavior or appearance, unexplained marks or bruises, fear, or withdrawal, it is time to investigate further and bring in authorities such as Adult Protective Services, or the Police, when appropriate.
*This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration. Flyer to come.
______________________________________
30-Minute Caregiver Break Session:
Designed Especially for Working Caregivers
________________________________________
02/23/14 (Thur), 12:15 p.m.
**"Safe Use of Medications" with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
Your responsibility as a caregiver for assisting with medications can be overwhelming. 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 in the session sharing ideas on how to organize medications and medical information.
**Specifically targeted to caregivers who are working outside the home. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge.
Registration.Flyer.
|
|
This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation
|
|
|
