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March 2014 Caregiver TeleConnection Schedule 
Features Important Topics, Including: 
  • Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent 
  • Medicare 101 and the Caregiver 
  • The Tell-Tale Signs of Caregiver Stress 
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.

Sign Up Now for March 2014 TeleConnection Sessions
 
03/17/14 (Mon), 2 p.m.
*"Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent" with Barry Jacobs, PsyD  
Caring for a parent whose health is in decline is a deeply meaningful way to express your love, but chances are you're also struggling with some aspect of your role as a caregiver.  The emotional toll of care giving is not often acknowledged, but the costs are high.   Dr. Barry Jacobs will help you make sense of the turmoil and teach you ways to cope.
*This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration. Flyer.
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03/25/14 (Tues), 12 and 7 p.m. <<<<< 
*"Medicare 101 and the Caregiver" with Mary Jane Douglas and Melinda Gardner, Certified Benefits Counselors 
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Learn recent changes to the Medicare reimbursement structure and other important information that caregivers need to know
to help the older adults for which they care.
*This telelearing 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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03/20/14 (Thur), 12:15 p.m.
**"The Tell-Tale Signs of Caregiver Stress" with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
The stress of caring for a loved one or family member can lead to emotional and physical problems.  You will learn that both good and bad experiences can cause stress and how to read the warning signs in order to take action.  You will be able to hear some of the stressful experiences of other caregivers and how their successful methods of coping.
**Specifically targeted to caregivers who are working outside the home. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration. Flyer.

A Matter of Balance Begins March 19

From the Alzheimer's Association:

New "Living with Alzheimer's" series for early-stage caregivers. The free programs are 6 to 7:30 p.m., March 19, April 2, and April 16. You can attend one or all sessions. This educational series is presented by the Alzheimer's Association and hosted by Emeritus at Hamilton House, 5331 Hamilton Wolfe Rd., San Antonio, TX. RSVP by calling (210) 641-7200

Two Great Events for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers
From the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas:

PURPLE DAY
Promoting Epilepsy Awareness Worldwide
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.- March 22, 2014
Rio Vista Park, 555 Cheatham St., San Marcus, TX 78666

Join the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas as we celebrate Purple Day!! "Bring Your Own Family Picnic" & Celebrate with us.

 

Show your PURPLE SPIRIT: Dress in your favorite purple gear, & deck out your wheels! Wheelchairs, wagons, and strollers are welcome! Make new friends and meet other families facing the challenges of epilepsy.


Enjoy your picnic lunch@ Pavilion A and enjoy the festivities! We will supply beverages and delicious festive dessert! After lunch enjoy the bouncy obstacle course, face painting, petting zoo and much more.

**Coolers and ice chests welcome! No glass containers or alcohol permitted!**.

Register online:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/purple-day-tickets-10511553339 

 

Fiesta Especial

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A Conversation Before the Crisis Set March 26
 
Senior Resource Fair March 26

 

Senior Resource Fair

Wednesday, March 26th, 2014

  9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Antioch Sports Complex and Community Center

314 Eross St. San Antonio, Texas 78202

210-212-2286

 

This event gives seniors and their families an opportunity to speak with vendors from all over the city to find out about resources available to them. Come and join us!

 

 

No charge for Blood Pressure, BMI, and Blood

Glucose Screenings

 

Project Mend Warehouse "Open House" Wed., April 2
Stress-Busting Programs for Family Caregivers


Stress-Busting Programs in New Braunfels, San Antonio
  • A new Stress-Busting Program starts April 4th at 1 p.m., Rio Terra, 2294 E. Common St. in New Braunfels, TX. For more information or to preregister, please contact Helen Flores, Master Facilitator, Caring Companions, 210-764-8500 or email: hflores@CCoSA.com. Flyer for printing/posting.
  • This Stress-Busting Program, scheduled at the Adante Senior Living Club House, 2702 Cembalo Blvd., San Antonio, TX, begins in April when 8 eligible participants are preregistered. The start date will be confirmed at that time. For more information, or to preregister, contact Helen Flores, Master Facilitator, Caring Companions, 210-764-8500 or Candayce@SSofSA.com.Flyer for printing/posting.
  • Stress-Busting Program begins May 2nd at 10 a.m., Forest Hills Branch Library, 5245 Ingram, San Antonio, TX. No charge. For more information, or to preregister, call Minerva Villarreal, 866-390-6491 (toll-free). Flyer for printing/posting

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From the Arc of San Antonio

Low Vision Resource Center and Owl Radio

*Now forming*

Low Vision Support Group 

 Location: the Forum at Lincoln Heights

311 Nottingham West

 

Every 2nd Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Next Meeting: April 12, 2014 

 

For more information,

Contact Julie Rondan, Facilitator.

Voice: 210-859-8961

Email: jvrondan@yahoo.com

 

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The 3rd Saturday is:

The Low Vision Club 

Low Vision Support Services Presentation 

April 19, 2014, 9 to 11:30 a.m.  

 

held at Warm Springs Resource Center

5101 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX 

Social time: 9 a.m. (Coffee and sweets)

10 - 11:30 a.m. -- San Antonio Lighthouse Presentation

 

Please direct questions to Cynthia Garcia: 210-287-9039

 
Save the Date--How to Start a Rural CO-OP
Save the Date: "Big Give S.A." is May 6

Caregiver SOS is excited to be part of the Big Give SA - a 24-hour online giving event set for Tuesday, May 6. Starting at midnight, every dollar donated helps us qualify for potential matching funds to support quality programs that help caregivers and seniors nationwide. We'll be joining other non-profits across San Antonio for this 24-hour web-a-thon. Check www.facebook.com/BigGiveSA often for more updates.
Grandparents Support Group

From AARP--You've Earned a Say: Keep Medicare Strong

You Can Stop Medicare Fraud!
  
Can Medicare medical fraud hurt me?

 Can Medicare identity fraud hurt me?

Can Medicare mistakes hurt me?  

YES! 


If you are on Medicare or have a family member on Medicare, you can learn toProtect, Detect and Report fraud, waste and abuse.  

 

Become an advocate for yourself and your loved ones and become better healthcare consumers!  Train Today to fight Medicare Fraud in your community!

 

The Alamo Area Agency on Aging and the Bexar Area Agency on Aging can provide you or your group with a free presentation and teach p articipants how to

  

Protect, Detect and Report Medicare Fraud!

 

Presentations are held at the date, time, and site of your choice and range from 10 - 45 minutes.

 

Call us todayif you are interested in becoming a Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer and preventing Medicare fraud.  Free training will be held in March.

 

Contact a member of the SMP team at 210-362-5255 or e-mail: info@askasc.org with any questions or to arrange a presentation at your site.

 

Autism Community Network

 

ACN provides high quality, best practices training and education for autism service providers and primary caregivers of children with autism. Our caregiver workshops and professional trainings teach the tools necessary for families and professionals in our community to maximize the potential of children with autism.playful-family-portrait.jpg

 

Parent/Caregiver Workshops:

Our caregiver workshops are especially designed for caregivers of children with autism including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and foster parents. 

 

Toilet Training (March 20, 9:00 am-12:00 pm)
Healthy Sleeping Habits (Wednesday, March 26, 9:00 am-12:00 pm)
Visual Supports Part 1 (March 27, 9:00 am-12:00 pm)
Visual Supports Part 2 - Prerequisite: Visual Supports Part 1 (April 3, 9:00 am-12:00 pm)

Professional Trainings:

ACN's professional trainings are aimed at individuals who work with children with autism, such as teachers, therapists, health care providers, social workers, instructional assistants and child care providers. *3 CEUs available for BCBA/BCaBAs

 

Functional Analysis* (March 7, 8:30-11:30 am)
Research Advancements in Treatment Selection for Challenging Behavior* (March 7, 12:30-3:30 pm)
2014 Autism Community Forum (March 21, 8:00 am-5:00 pm)

 

If you have further questions or would like to attend, please contact Jose Saenz at jose@acn-sa.org or (210) 435-1000. You may also visit our website for details, upcoming trainings, and to register online.

 

*3 CEUs will be available for BCBA/BCaBAs

 

NOTE: Professionals need to register before the training. You will need to pay the late registration price if you register after 5 pm the Tuesday before the workshop or Wednesday prior to the training, respectively. If you haven't registered, please call ahead to make sure the training is still taking place or that there is room.

 

All registrations are final. There will be no cash refunds. However, credit can be applied to future workshops or trainings. If you need to cancel, please notify Jose Saenz at jose@acn-sa.org or (210) 435-1000. Classes are subject to change, in which case ACN will contact you and you will be refunded.

 

This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation