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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.
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 Welcome to the August-September San Antonio and Austin Eblast from the WellMed Charitable Foundation's Caregiver SOS program. Summer vacation is almost over and folks are now preparing for school to start. Enjoy reviewing this Eblast to finish off your summer activities. There is a great deal of material included here, giving you many choices and options.
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Caregiver SOS August Calendar--Lopez Center
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Caregiver SOS at the Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop; 8353 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78251; 210-558-0178; Caregiver SOS Program Manager: Joye McQueen, jmcqueen@wellmed.netAugust Calendar
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Caregiver SOS August Calendar--Northern Hills
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Caregiver SOS at Northern Hills, 14100 Nacogdoches, San Antonio, TX 78247, voice: 210-599-4614, Caregiver SOS Program Manager: Position Temporarily Vacant.August Calendar
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Sign Up NOW for August TeleConnection Session
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Features Important Topics
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, August 21 at 12 AND 7 p.m.(Rescheduled to October 16)
"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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Depression and Parkinson's Dosease August 23rd
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Comal County Parkinson Support Group Presents:
"Depression and Parkinson's Disease"
 In light of gifted comic Robin Williams' suicide and the revelation he had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (and also suffered from depression), this topic is both important and timely.
Speaker: Joye McQueen, LBSW, Program Manager
Caregiver SOS by WellMed Charitable Blue Foundation
When: Saturday, August 23, 2014
Time: 10:15 - 11:15 am**
Where: McKenna Events Center, 801 West San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
** The support group meets from 10 a.m - 12 Noon |
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Family Caregiver Support Group Forming August 26th
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Flyer for printing/posting
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Stress-Busting Program to Start September 3rd and 15th
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Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers of Loved Ones
With Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias
SW Military, San Antonio Area
This Series begins at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 3rd at the SW Military WellMed Clinic; 517 SW Military, Suite A., San Antonio.
For more information or to register, call 210-921-0322 and ask for Alicia Martinez. Flyer for printing/posting:
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Kronkosky Place,17 Old San Antonio Road, Boerne Area:
This Series begins at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15. Space is limited! For more information or to Register call: 830-249-2114 and ask for Christina. Flyer for printing/posting. http://tinyurl.com/m8z7ql4 |
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Northside Stress-Busting Program to Start August 26th
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Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers of Loved Ones
With Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias
Northwest, San Antonio Area
This Series begins at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 26th (or when 8 participants are confirmed) at Caring Companions,
1638 Lockhill-Selma, San Antonio.
For more information or to register, Call 210-754-8500 and ask for Helen Flores, Director of Community Relations, email: hflores@ccofsa.com. Ask about Respite Care Flyer for printing/posting:
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Several Fall Prevention Classes Scheduled
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A Matter of Balance Coach Training Classes Available
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Save the Date: WCF GOLF CLASSIC on September 29
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AARP Wants to Hear from You!
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Extra Help
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Extra Help With Medicare Prescription
Drug Plan Costs
 The Medicare Prescription Drug program gives you a choice of prescription plans that offer various types of coverage.
You may be able to get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug program. However, you must be enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to get this extra help.
What Is This Application? This is an application for Extra Help and does not enroll you in a Medicare prescription drug plan. Read more. |
The local Area Agencies on Aging have staff that can assist individuals 60 and older with Extra Help applications. The article above provides a link to Social Security, but sometimes our seniors need "a little Extra Help" when completing the application. Our certified benefits counselors are available to provide information, counseling and advocacy to seniors about public benefits, entitlements and legal rights. This service is conducted on a one-on-one basis in person or over the phone.
The Bexar Area Agency on Aging and the Alamo Area Agency on Aging serve seniors in a 12-county region that includes Bexar. Below is a website and phone number for fugure reference.
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From the Alzheimer's Association:
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August 23rd--On an "Alzheimer's Mission!"
Love Baseball but haven't been to a game this year? This Saturday night is THE NIGHT TO GO! (Saturday, August 23, 2014) The Missions are GOING PURPLE for ALZHEIMER'S!!! Volunteers from the Alzheimer's Association will be singing the National Anthem, throwing out the first pitch, signing up walkers at our 2 tables by the concession stands, and bidding on silent auction items, including Players Jerseys in Purple!! Our office has some tickets for the game- let us know if you want to go and support the end of Alzheimer's disease. #210-822-6449. www.alz.org/walk. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Volunteers Training Program Begins August 12
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Christian Senior Services Is Looking for a Few Good Volunteers Senior Companion Program
Senior Companion Program is a peer-to-peer program where caring senior volunteers befriend homebound seniors in their community. The program is designed to foster independence among seniors by engaging them in community service, providing them companionship opportunities, and offer respite to both professional and family caregivers. Volunteers must be age 55 or older. You will receive a non-taxable stipend, (does not affect your benefits), and transportation reimbursement/bus pass. CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR TRAINING TODAY! (210) 599-7405, option #4
Our next 2014 trainings are:
~~November 18-20, 24 (interviews 13-14)
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OASIS Seeking Volunteers for Tutoring Program
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Volunteers needed for OASIS tutoring program One hour- one child - once a week Would you like to make a life-long difference in the life of a child who is struggling to read? Become an OASIS tutor and help an "at risk" child in first, second, or third grade improve reading skills and build self-esteem. 
The OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program, which began 21 years ago in San Antonio, pairs an older adult with a child in grades 1-3 to promote success in reading. Older adults who are 50 and older are needed in Northside, San Antonio, Alamo Heights and Edgewood ISDs. Volunteers will spend one hour a week with the same child throughout the school year. No prior teaching experience is required and hours are flexible for vacations and appointments. Over 75 participating schools; tutors choose the school in which they wish to tutor. The San Antonio OASIS is holding a Tutor Informational Session on Aug.  28th, 1 to 2 p.m., at the OASIS Center at Morningside, located on the corner of St. Cloud and McNeel. No obligation; just information. The two-day tutor training classes will be held: Sept 4 and 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training class will be held at the same location. You can do something fun and meaningful - read to a child at an elementary school near you! To register or for more information, call OASIS at 236-5954. Gloria Jennings is Intergenerational Programs, Coordinator/ Tutoring Coordinator for San Antonio OASIS. |
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Elder Abuse Prevention Conference September 12
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The Task Force Against Elder Domestic Violence presents
Building a Community Response to Elder Domestic Violence
Focus of 15th Annual Conference
Friday, September 12, 2014
Flyer for printing/posting
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, Bureau of Justice Statistics (7/7/2014), 68% of all the cases handled by Adult Protective Service involves elderly abuse. In 66% of these cases the abuse is perpetrated by an adult child or spouse.
The Task Force Against Elder Domestic Violence invites organizations and individuals to a day of education and networking Friday, September 12, 2014, The 15th annual conference, Awareness and Action: Community Response to Elder Domestic Violence event, is being held at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church at 102 Lorenz Road.
Police Chief William McManus will be on hand to welcome all participants with opening remarks. Presentation topics for the day include Sexual Assault, Oral Self Neglect & Its Consequences, Hoarding, Financial Exploitation and Domestic Violence: The Elder Victim. A panel discussion will feature representatives from the SAPD/Special Victims Unit, Bexar County District Attorney/Family Violence, SAPD/Crisis Response Team and a Bexar County Sheriff's Office Investigating Detective.
Fees: $40 Early Bird Special through August 29, 2014, $50 between August 29 and September 5, 2014, and $60 after September 5 & at the door. Seniors over 60 and students with identification cards can purchase tickets for only $20.
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Austin Volunteer Award
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 O n Friday, Aug 8, 2014, WellMed Senior Center-Austin volunteer, Martina Gonzalez (pictured here with COA Executive Director Fred Lugo) was honored by Coming of Age Austin (COA) at their Spirit of Service Awards ceremony, at the Hilton Austin Hotel, for her volunteer service [See www.comingofageaustin.org]Specifically, she was recognized for honorable mention for her many "contributions and volunteer service to Travis County." Martina is a tireless and dedicated volunteer and certainly well-deserving of this recognition. Here is a link to her nomination: http://tinyurl.com/kcjwfnh |
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AccessAbility In Action Award Nomination Deadline is Sept. 5
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AccessAbility in Action Award
Presented by Texas Public Radio and disABILITYsa.org
We want to recognize one individual or family, one organization
and one legislator who provides exceptional support to
people with disabilities in the San Antonio area!
Nomination deadline is Sept. 5, 2014
Nomination Criteria
Click here for the entire article
AccessAbility Fest is FREE and open to the public
- Sunday, October 26, 2014
- El Mercado (Market Square) 514 W. Commerce, San Antonio, 78207
- 10am-3pm
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Christus Santa Rosa Senior Behavioral Health Center
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The new Community Relations Coordinator for Christus Santa Rosa Senior Behavioral Health Center is Norma Chavez. Suzanne Abercrombie has retired
Norma can be reached at: normachavez11@att.net, 210-540-7780 (cell); 210-705-6180 (fax), 210-705-6620 (Referrals) |
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From The ARC of San Antonio
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Important Information from Social Security
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Social Security Extends Access to Benefit Verification:
Multiple Options Available
The Social Security Administration announced that local Social Security offices would continue to provide benefit verification letters until further notice. Providing services when and where the public needs them remains central to Social Security's efforts, while continuing to encourage federal, state, and local agencies to take advantage of Social Security's data exchange programs that can serve customers more efficiently and effectively.
"We appreciate the feedback from members of Congress, our community stakeholders and agency partners. We want to ensure that we meet the needs of our customers in a way that is convenient for them and also cost-effective and secure for all," Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin stated. "I believe that government agencies can work closer together to assist our mutual customers."
Over the last few years, Social Security has invested in technology that allows most government agencies and many other organizations to verify their clients' Social Security benefits electronically without requiring them to visit a local Social Security office.
"We recognize that some members of the public may require in-person assistance and we will have a presence in local communities," said Acting Commissioner Colvin. "We also want to ensure that the public is aware that they can access many of our services without going to a local field office."
Members of the public with Internet access can obtain benefit verification information by creating a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.
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Vote for Fund Award
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Humana Communities Benefit Program
In its inaugural year in San Antonio, the Humana Communities Benefit  program will award a $350,000 grant to an eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization focused on promoting healthy behaviors and building healthy relationships in the community. Also new to this year's program is the online community vote. Your vote will count for 20 percent of the nonprofit's total score and will be incorporated into the final round of the judging process, when a panel of community leaders narrows the finalist down to one winning organization in each city. ChildSafe Morningside Ministries San Antonio Food Bank |
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Heart Health Train the Trainer
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Heart Health Train The Trainer  Co-hosted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Lone Star Unified Community Health Worker Association September 12th and 13th 2014 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. LOCATION: 3134 Roosevelt San Antonio, Texas 78214 LIMITED SEATING, REGISTER TODAY!
210-322-2962 or 210-264-0085 gtinas@aol.com ♥ Participate in 12 interactive sessions of the heart health curriculum; ♥ Increase your confidence to teach the curriculum to others; ♥ Increase your knowledge of program planning and evaluation; ♥ Increase your knowledge about preventing and controlling heart disease risk factors; ♥ Increase your knowledge about resources available from NHLBI and within your community to implement a heart health program ♥ 16 DSHS CEUS , Certificate of Completion. |
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ACN Workshops for Parents, Caregivers, Professionals
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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.
Parent/Caregiver Workshops:
Our caregiver workshops are especially designed for caregivers of children with autism including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and foster parents. Workshops are $15, or $5 for families on Medicaid. More information or to register online
--Toilet Training (Sat, August 23, 9 am-12 pm)
--Introduccion al Autismo (Thurs, August 28, 9 am-12 pm)
--Healthy Sleeping Habits (Fri, September 5, 9 am-12 pm)
--Introduction to Autism (Thurs, September 18, 9:00 am-12:00 pm)
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Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas
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This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation
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