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Seniors, Family Caregivers, Community Members
You are Invited:
Grab your hula skirt and Hawaii shirt and join us for the
ANNUAL LUAU THURSDAY, JULY 31ST, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. To Celebrate the First Anniversary of the CROSS ROADS SENIOR CENTER, 1301 E. FERN AVE. STE B4, MCALLEN, Texas 78516 For more information, call 956-630-6667
GAMES, FUN ACTIVITIES,
ZUMBA DEMONSTRATIONS, DOOR PRIZES
Your free membership
for a fitness and wellness program awaits you!!!
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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.
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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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August Sessions
Tuesday, August 5 at 10 a.m.
"Understanding the Stages of Dementia" with Tam Cummings, MS.
 This frequently requested topic focuses on how to track the dementia process. Using her innovative Dementia Behavioral Assessment Tool, which is based in part on Reisberg's Global Deterioration Scale, Tam explains ow to match specific patient behaviors, as well as how long each stage is estimated to last, is critical in helping medical professionals and family members prepare for the next phase of the disease.
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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Tuesday, August 12 at 2 p.m.
"Getting Past the Pain to Live Better with Arthritis" with Susan Carter and Tom Garzillo, MD  Arthritis is frequently a crippling condition for many older adults. Susan Carter and Dr. Tom Garzillo, with the Arthritis Foundation, will discuss the latest information about arthritis and effective treatments.
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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Thursday, August 21 at 12 AND 7 p.m. <<<<<
"Coping with Caregiver Guilt" with Family Caregivers
 Listen, Learn, and interact with other caregivers who have learned ways to cope with the most common experience for family caregivers: guilt. Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection (45 min. session) This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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Thursday, August 28 at 2 p.m.
"Healing Yourself: How Integrative Medicine is Changing Healthcare" with William Lane, MD  What is Integrative Medicine? Many Americans have never heard of integrative medicine, but this holistic movement has left its imprint on many of the nation's hospitals, universities, and medical schools. Both doctors and patients alive are bonding with the philosophy of integrative medicine and its whole-person approach - designed to treat the person, not just the disease.
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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