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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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Caregiver SOS Staff Changes and Relocations
The WellMed Charitable Foundation's Caregiver SOS program in the San Antonio area is in the process of realigning staff and locations to meet the shifting needs of the local Family Caregiver and Senior populations.
Joye McQueen, formerly located at the Lopez Senior Center, will now be officed at the Northern Hills Caregiver SOS Resource Center. Her phone number there is 210-599-4614; email address: jmcqueen@wellmed.net. "We appreciate that Joye handled the work for all of San Antonio since the departure of Rita Avendano," emphasized Debbie Billa, Caregiver SOS staff supervisor.
Joining her to enhance services to the area's Hispanic community is Gloria Miranda, who is bilingual. She transferred from the Harlingen Senior Center and will office at the Cisneros Senior Center in San Antonio. Her phone number there is: 210-507-3131; email address: gmiranda@wellmed.net.
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Sign Up NOW for September TeleConnection Sessions
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Features Important Topics
- Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
- Social Security Repesentative Payee
- Hearing Loss and Communications
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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Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. <<<<<"Dealing with Challenging Behaviors" with Shelly Young, Program Manager (11:30 a.m.) and Sara Rotenberry, Director of Education Services (7 p.m.).
 Identify common triggers and effective strategies to respond to often challenging behaviors of people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection (45 min. session)
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m.
"What is a Social Security Representative Payee and Why is This Important?" with Oscar Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration.
 This session will focus on the importance of becoming a Representative Payee for a beneficiary who is no longer able to manage their Social Security benefits. Many caregivers tend to assume the financial responsibilities for their loved ones without taking the steps to become a representative Payee. Listen to this important session and get answers to your questions about Social Security! _______________________
Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. "The Impact of Hearing Loss on Everyday Communication" with Noreen D Gibbens, Lead Audiologist, Health Innovations.  With hearing loss, communication becomes more difficult. This session will include a discussion on the impact of hearing loss on everyday communication and strategies that will make life easier. This expert presenter will also discuss ways to improve telephone communication, and hearing loss and safety in the home. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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Skilled Nursing Care vs. Assisted Living Care on September 10
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Flyer for printing/posting
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Stress-Busting Program to Start September 15th, 17th
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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(please note new start date)
This Series runst 2:30 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, September 17 to November 19th, 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: http://tinyurl.com/kjyl6gn `
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Kronkosky Place, 17 Old San Antonio Road, Boerne Area:
This Series runs 1 to 2:30 p.m.Monday, Sept. 15 through November 10th. 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 Soon
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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 runs 10 to 11:30 a.m., on Tuesdays for 9 weeks (when 8 participants are confirmed) at Caring Companions,
1638 Lockhill-Selma, San Antonio.
For more information or to register, Call 210-764-8500 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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Next Family Caregiver Support Group Meets Sept. 23rd
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Flyer for printing/posting
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Several Fall Prevention Classes Scheduled
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Save the Date: WCF GOLF CLASSIC on September 29
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A Matter of Balance Coach Training Classes Available
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September Programs for Family Caregivers and Seniors
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Sign Up Now for New September Programs for Family Caregivers and Seniors from the WellMed Charitable Foundation's Caregiver SOS:
 For more info or to register, email Joye McQueen, jmcqueen@wellmed.net or call 210-871-7767 or 866-390-6491 (toll-free)
Lopez Senior Center
Wednesday - Sept. 10 - 10-11 a.m.- "Difference Between Assisted Living Care and Skilled Nursing Care" - Regent Care/Emeritus
Cisneros Senior Center:
Thursday - Sept. 11 - 10 - 11:45 a.m. - "Fall Prevention Class" (Certificate of Completion)
Lopez Senior Center:
Wednesday - Sept. 17 - 9- 11 a.m. - "Fall Prevention Class" (Certificate of Completion)
Kronkosky Place - Boerne:
Monday - Sept, 22 - 9 - 10 a.m. - "Caregiver Support Group"
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - "Fall Prevention" (Certificate of Completion)
Embassy Oaks WellMed Clinic:
415 Embassy Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78216
Tuesday, Sept. 23 - 1 - 2:30 p.m. - "Caregiver Support Group"
Northern Hills Caregiver SOS Resource Center:
14100 Nacogdoches, San Antonio, TX
Wednesday, Sept. 24 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - "A Matter of Balance Facilitator Training" - Must be preregistered to attend
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Free Stress-Busting Program Group Facilitator Training Set
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Bravo for ArtAbility Sept. 12
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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
For more information, or to register,
please call Concepcion Gonzales at 210-207-7310.
After September 5, 2014 & at the door $ 60
Seniors 60+/Students with ID $ 20
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.
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From The ARC of San Antonio
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 Planning For the Future 2014-2015 Workshop Series A series of workshops designed to help parents/caregivers
of children/young adults with developmental disabilities
plan for the future
When and Where?
All sessions will be held Saturdays 9 - 11 a.m.at
The Arc of San Antonio Pam Stephens Center
6530 Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX 78240
September 13th: Introduction To Support Agencies
Panel Presentation with The Alamo Local Authority (ALA), Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and an overview of the Medicaid Waiver programs
November 8th: Social Security
Attendees will learn the differences between SSI and SSDI. Additional topics include: work incentives, fair share and Disabled Adult Child (DAC).
April 11th: Guardianship/Special Needs Trust
Join us for an overview of guardianship and the alternatives available. A Special Needs Trust allows an individual to retain vital resources without losing essential benefits. Methods of setting up and funding a trust will be discussed and the Arc's Master Pooled Trust will be highlighted.
RSVP Required! Contact The Arc of San Antonio Outreach Department--Heather Long, LBSW (210) 490-4300 ext. 113 or hlong@arc-sa.org
Childcare is not offered by the Arc during these sessions. Respite is available on site through Respite Care of San Antonio with a Reservation. For more information, please contact Kathy Ramirez at (210) 737-1212
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SAILS and GoodWill Partner for Sept. 14 Event
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Flyer for printing/posting
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Falls Prevention Event Sept. 17
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Flyer for printing/posting
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AARP Wants to Hear from You!
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Austin Family Caregiver Conference Sept. 20
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Striking a Balance:
Austin Area Conference for Family Caregivers
AGE of Central Texas and the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area have come together for the last several years to co-host the Annual "Striking A Balance" Caregiver Conference. The date is Saturday, September 20, 2014. 
During this free annual conference, family caregivers discover local resources, learn new skills to meet the needs of their caregiving situation, and connect with other caregivers and local experts on aging. The day also includes workshops on topics related to caregiving with experts available for questions. Read more.
Space is limited, and this free caregiver event "sells out" every year - so register today! ( https://www.capcog.org/training/class/view/striking-a-balance-2014) If you need help completing your registration, call 512-916-6182. Free off-site respite will be available at AGE's Austin Adult Day Health Center, but RSVP is required-- call 512-458-6305 by September 17th to request respite care. |
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Senior Center Ground Breaking Sept. 23
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The Northeast Senior Citizen Center (District 10) Groundbreaking Ceremony
Is Scheduled
September 23, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
On-site at Thousand Oaks & Scarsdale
The public is invited to attend.
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OASIS/AACOG/BAAA/ASC Road Show on Sept. 23
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Road Show: OASIS and Bexar Area Agency on Aging
Tuesday Sept 23, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Located at OASIS at Morningside
St. Cloud and McNeel
Call OASIS to register 236-5954
This free event will include an overview of the many services and resources of The Area Agencies on Aging and the Alamo Service Connection - an Aging, Veteran, and Disability Resource Center!
Topics will include:
* Medicare Benefits
* Legal Assistance and Advanced Directives
* Access to Direct Services for Seniors, such as home modifications, home providers, and medication assistance
* Caregiver Services
* Long Term Care Services
* Services for Grandparents raising Grandchildren
* Transportation Resources
* Ombudsman Services for Nursing Homes
* Veteran Services
Brought to you by Bexar Area Agency on Aging and the Alamo Service Connection. Refreshments provided.
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From the Capital of Texas Alzheimer's Association, Austin:
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Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers Educational Series
We will be offering our fall session of our popular Living with Alzheimer's: for Caregivers series beginning on September 17.
This 8-part series guides caregivers through what they can expect in the early, middle, and late stages of Alzheimer's disease.
The classes will be held at our chapter office from 11:30-1:00 pm with a light lunch provided. A complete schedule can be found below.
Early Stage: Part 1: September 17, Part 2: September 24,
Part 3: October 1
Middle Stage: Part 1: October 15, Part 2: October 22,
Part 3: October 29
Late Stage: Part 1: November 5, Part 2: November 12
The classes are presented free of charge, but registration is required to participate. Reserve your spot by contacting 512-241-0420 or txprograms@txalz.org.
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From AARP TEXAS:
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by Julia Castellano-Hoyt, AARP Texas Volunteer
 Frank Kormos remembers the dusty cemeteries of rural North Texas where he helped lay to rest poverty-stricken seniors during the Great Depression.
"Before Social Security, there were people starving and they hardly had any place to live," said Kormos. "They didn't have retirement. That just didn't exist. And when these folks passed, we would just go and dig graves for them in humble country cemeteries."
Raised on small farms, Kormos, now 99 and living in Dallas, is a retired automotive engine expert, as well as a veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. The long-time volunteer for AARP Texas started collecting Social Security a quarter-century ago. He sees the program as far more than a safety net for people to retire with dignity and security. Read more.
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PACT Nomination Deadline Oct. 3
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PACT Attendant of the Year 2014 NOMINATION FORM
PACT Attendant of the Year 2014
Attendant of the Yearis awarded to the attendant that is nominated by community clients and /or peers. Attendants are defined as persons trained to work with clients to meet their personal care and support needs to maintain a community-based quality of life. Nominations due October 3, 2014
http://adaptoftexas.org/pact-attendant-of-the-year-2014-nomination-form/
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AccessAbility Fest Oct. 26
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This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation
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