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Caregiver Summit Features the Latest Information on Alzheimer's Testing
"An Update on Alzheimer's Disease Emerging Science:
A Hope for the Future"
Family Caregivers and professionals working in the field of aging are invited to the Nov. 7 Caregiver Summit, featuring award-winning Alzheimer's Researcher Sid O'Bryant, Ph.D. Dr. O'Bryant, the Keynote Speaker, Is among a handful of scientists nationwide examining the impact of Brain Disease on Latinos.
 Dr. O'Bryant, who has been working on a test for Alzheimer's disease that may soon be used by primary care physicians, will cover this work as part of his presentation. The 2014 Caregiver Summit is sponsored by the Caregiver SOS program of the WellMed Charitable Foundation.
Set for Friday, Nov. 7, the Summit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Whitley Theological Center at the Oblate School of Theology, 285 Oblate, San Antonio, TX.
Among the many exhibitors providing valuable information on resources for family caregivers and professionals are: the Alzheimer's Association, the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers and TeleConnections, Caring Companions, Christian Senior Services Grace Place and Morningside Ministries.
REGISTRATION
There is no cost to participate but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for Nurses, Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Counselors. Respite care is available and can be requested as part of the online registration process. Lunch is also provided. Register by clicking here.
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AGENDA
| 8:30 - Registration & Exhibits
| 9:00 - Welcome & Remarks by Carol Zernial, Executive Director WellMed Charitable Foundation
| 9:15 - Liliana Oaks, MD, WellMed Palliative Care Specialist
| 10:00 - Break
| 10:15 - Lyda Arevalo-Flechas, Ph.D., RN., Assistant Professor, Texas State University
| 11:00 - Break: "Lunch Provided"
| 11:15 - Sid O'Bryant, Ph.D., University of North Texas Health Science Center
| 12:15 - Question & Answers with Panel
| 12:45 - Closing & Door Prizes
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Sign Up NOW for October TeleConnection Sessions
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Features Important Topics
- Developing Coping Skills
- What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
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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Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. "Developing Coping Skills" with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
 Do you feel like you are coping with caregiving as well as you might? If not, this session will discuss how to learn new techniques, validate the ones you use that are working, and make possible for other caregivers to share how they have developed coping strategies that make life better. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration ---------------------------------------------------
Thursday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. "What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do and Why Do I Need One?" with Carol Bertsch, JD.  Advance planning is an issue we all need to address, but so often we don't take the time for it. Elder Law Attorneys can help guide you through the process of getting your affairs in order and ensuring that you have all the documents you need in place. Carol Bertsch has specialized in elder law for many years and will walk us through the process. 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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