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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 July South Texas Eblast from the WellMed Charitable Foundation's Caregiver SOS Centers. Information is featured here from  the areas surrounding Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Hidalgo County and McAllen. It takes a lot to beat the summer heat in South Texas. Sign up for some of the many interesting, useful, challenging and fun classes, training sessions, and activities below, most held in cool, comfortable and air conditioned facilities. Learn while you are "kicking back and chilling out." |
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Register Now for the July Teleconnection Sessions
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Features Important Topics, Including:
*What is Palliative Care?
*Managing Health Care
*The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
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.
_________________________________ Wednesday, July 16 at 2 p.m.
"What is Palliative Care?" with Liliana Oakes, MD
 Dr. Liliana Oakes, Geriatrician and Palliative Care Specialist, will discuss the field of palliative care and how it differs from Hospice care. Of special interest is a discussion on the benefits of palliative care for patients and family caregivers. Listen to this noted expert in the field on this vital topic. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration___________
Thursday, July 24 at 12 Noon and 7 p.m. <<<<<<<
"Managing Health Care" with Kay Paggi, Certified Care Manager
 Tips and cautions about how to successfully navigate the challenges of working with the various segments and medical professionals within the often confusing health care system when you are the person responsible for caring for an older adult. There are specialists available who can help you get the best out this system to benefit your care recipient. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration__________
Thursday, July 31 at 2 p.m.
"Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease" with Ginny Funk, Alzheimer's Association Associate Director Programs and Advocacy
 There are 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease. If you or someone you know are experiencing any of these signs, please see a doctor. Early diagnosis gives you a chance to seek treatment and plan for the future. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration |
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In the Corpus Christi Area:
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July Calendar
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Caregiver SOS at Lindale Senior Center, 3135 Swantner Drive, Corpus Christi, TX. 78404: 361-225-2295 or 361-225-2619. Caregiver SOS Program Manager: Mary Mondragon, mmondragon@wellmed.net. July calendar for printing/posting.
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Walk To Be Well and Picnic in the Park July 12
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June Walk to Be Well
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WellMed Nurse Margaret Sanchez was the health professional that gave presentation and led the walk for the month of June.
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Zumba Gold for Seniors--NW Center, W Guth Park
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Keeping Area Seniors "Cool"
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'Beat the Heat' Cooling Centers Hosted by the
City Senior Centers and Reliant Energy are Now Open
Corpus Christi Senior Community Services in partnership with Reliant Energy are hosting the 'Beat the Heat' project. This marks the 5th  consecutive year that Reliant Energy Cooling Centers provide places for South Texas residents to escape the heat, stay cool during the day and minimize their home electricity use.
Project representatives recently announced the summer assistance program and details about heat relief at a press conference at the Lindale Senior Center. Read more.
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Table Tennis Taught by a Senior Olynpian
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Zumba Gold for Seniors--Ethel Eyerly Center
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Flyer for printing/posting.
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Corpus Christi's Greatest Treasures Award
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Flyer for printing/posting.
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July Calendar
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Caregiver SOS at the Harlingen Senior Center, 512 Victoria Lane, Suite 11, Harlingen, TX 78550, voice:
956-365- 4718. Caregiver SOS Program Manager: Gloria Miranda, gmiranda@wellmed.net. July Calendar for printing/posting.
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July Calendar
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Caregiver SOS and Cross Roads Senior Center, 1301 E. Fern, McAllen, TX, 78501, voice: 956-630-6667; Caregiver SOS Program Manager: Leticia Q. Guzman, lguzman@wellm ed.net.
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Wellness Classes from WellMed
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First Anniversary Celebration Luau July 31
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Hidalgo Zumbathon/Health Fair on Saturday, July 12
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This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation
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