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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: [email protected]; Voice: 210-637-5116.
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Greetings!
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The "Family Caregiver and Friends Festival" in Brownsville (TX), and the "2014 Caregiver Symposium" in McAllen (TX) are among the WellMed Charitable Foundation's Observances of November as National Family Caregiver Month and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
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Family Caregiver Support Group in McAllen
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Welcome to the McAllen Caregiver Symposium Nov. 22
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Caregiver SOS Starting New Stress-Busting Series
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South Texas Caregiver SOS November Calendars
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Caregiver SOS at the Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop
8353 Culebra Road
San Antonio, TX 78251
210-558-0178 Program Manager:
Joye McQueen
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14100 Nacogdoches
San Antonio, TX 78247
210-558-0178 Program Manager:
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512 Victoria Lane, Suite 11
Harlingen, TX 78550
956-365-4718 Program Manager:
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1301 E. Fern
McAllen, TX 78501
956-630-6667 Program Manager:
Leticia Q. Guzman
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November Calendar Caregiver SOS at Lindale Senior Center
3135 Swantner Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Office: 361-225-2295
Office: 361-225-2619
Fax: 361-225-2658 Program Manager:
Mary Ann Mondragon
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517 SW Military Drive
San Antonio, TX 78211
Office: 210-507-3131 Program Manager:
Gloria Miranda, BA
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Sign Up for New November TeleConnection Sessions
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Featuring Important Topics:
- The Car Key Conversation
- Managing Holiday Stress
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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Friday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.
"The Car Key Conversation" with Dr. Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, CAP, CFT Caregivers face the heart rendering decision of taking the care keys away from elderly parent whose driving behavior has become a danger to themselves and others. This isn't an easy decision to make because it represents the older driver's sense of independence and dignity. Join Dr. Jamie in a discussion abut taking away the car keys. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
Monday, Nov. 17 at 12 noon and 7 p.m. <<<<<<"Managing Holiday Stress" with Zanda Hilger, LPC How do holiday activities and traditions need to change for you and the person you care for? Learn ways to manage the health and well being of your loved one while also taking care of yourself. Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection. 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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