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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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Welcome to the New South Texas Eblast!
The WellMed Charitable Foundation provides education, information and supports to help Family Caregivers reach their optimum health, thrive, and have access to the resources, skillsets, and techniques for offering the best possible care for their loved ones. We wish to make the information below available to South Texas Family Caregivers, staff and volunteers for both non-profit and for-profit agencies and organizations who work with our target audiences. |
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In the Corpus Christi Area:
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June Calendar
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 ,3135 Swantner Drive,Corpus Christi, TX ,78404 voice: 361-225-2295 or 361-225-2619 . Caregiver Specialist: Mary Mondragon, mmondragon@wellmed.net.
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Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's, Dementia?
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Mother's Day Luncheon Photos
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A Special New Stress-Busting Program
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Luncheon with Dr. Praderio
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"A Time of Reflection" a monthly luncheon held by Dr. Nestor Praderio for caregivers of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Giving Choices/Tools to Manage Chronic Diseases
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Flyer for printing/posting
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VA Support Group
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Esmeralda Alamia with VA Support conducts a monthly support group at the Caregiver SOS for seniors and caregivers.
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Events for Seniors in the Corpus Christi Area
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Corpus Christi's Greatest Treasures Award--Flyer for printing/posting.
Fan drive to benefit homebound seniors in need--Flyer for printing/posting.
Low Impact Zumba Classes--Flyer for printing/posting.
Zumba Gold Classes--Flyer for printing/posting.
Table Tennis Classes--Flyer for printing/posting.
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June Calendar
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, 512 Victoria Lane, Suite 11, Harlingen, TX 78550, voice: 956-365-4718. Caregiver Specialist: Gloria Miranda, gmiranda@wellmed.net.
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Educational Programs for Family Caregivers
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Matter of Balance
June 11th, 2014
Harlingen Senior Community Center
10 a.m.
Stress Busting Program for Family Caregivers
June 24th, 2014
Harlingen Senior Community Center
1:30 p.m.
Caregiver Educational Program
June 10th. 2014
Harlingen Senior Community Center
11 a.m.
Caregiver Support Group
June 27, 2014
Harlingen Senior Community Center
10 a.m.
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Elder Abuse Symposium Planning Committee
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"We Are Loving It" Flyer
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Compassion in Action Support Group
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Recent Graduates of the Stress-Busting Program
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APS Surprise Visit
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The Cross Roads Senior Center by WellMed was visited by Kez Wold, Adult Protective Service Director of Field; Ann Cortez, Director of APS Region 11, and Gustavo Salinas, APS Community Initiatives Specialist, Region 11. The visit resulted from many years of collaboration between Cross Roads Senior Center's, operations manager Letty Q. Sanchez and Adult Protective Service Administration and staff. It was an opportunity to share possible delivery of services and educational programs to clients served by APS in this region. These special guests had an opportunity to tour the Cross Roads Senior Center by WellMed and see the action which included Zumba Gold and Laughter Yoga. Cortez addressed members of the senior center complimenting their energy and determination to stay active, healthy, and socially connected. Wold, in an email after the visit, stated "we tend to see people in dire straits at APS, it is great to see older people laughing, exercising, and enjoying life". Some members eagerly shared the positive changes in their lives after becoming members of the center. This visit and meeting reaffirms the commitment to educate the community about elder abuse; find different avenues to prevent it; and enhance the life of the most vulnerable in the community, our aging population.
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 Sign Up NOW for June, 2014 TeleConnection Sessions
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Features Important Topics, Including:
- Planning Summer Travel with Older Adults
- Relaxation: Importance and Techniques
- Coping with 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. New Calendar Format
The new format includes a description of each session, making it simpler for caregivers to select those in which they would like to participate. The individual session flyers have been discontinued.
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Thursday, June 12 at 12 Noon.
"Planning Summer Travel with Older Adults" with Patsy Swatek, LCSW, and Zanda Hilger, LPC 
Learn and share ways to think and plan ahead for traveling with older adults you care for or when they stay home and need special attention.
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
Thursday, June 19, 12 Noon
"Relaxation: Importance and Techniques" with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
Do you get to the end of the day feeling like you have been completely drained of all energy and are unhappy with yourself? This session will discuss the need for relaxation in your daily routine and some proven techniques to lower your stress. You will hear other caregivers share the ways they have learned to relax.
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration.
Wednesday, June 25 at 11 a.m.
"Coping with Stress" with Sharon Lewis, RN, PhD, FAAN
Dr. Lewis is a recognized expert on caregiving issues and is the developer of the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers. This session will explore specific coping strategies in relation to addressing caregiver stress. Participants will reflect on how they respond to stress and how they can develop appropriate coping strategies for their caregiving situation.
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation
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