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Caregiver TeleConnection Schedule--February, 2015 Register Now!
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TeleConnection Schedule
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These hour-long phone-based sessions are designed to connect family caregivers to experts with helpful information and other caregivers by providing needed emotional, educational and social support. These sessions, courtesy of the WellMed Charitable Foundation, 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.; by email, or visit our website.
Features Important Topics, Including:
~~Setting Limits
~~Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
~~The ABC's of Healthy Hearts
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Thursday, Feb. 5th, at 12 noon and 7 p.m.
"Setting Limits" with Pam Brandon, CSA, AGUcate and Master Trainer, Virtual Dementia Tour  During this session learn more about how to identify when it is time to set healthier limits and techniques to set those limits and stick with them. Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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Tuesday, Feb. 10th, at 10 a.m. "Dealing with Challenging Behaviors" with Tam Cummings, MS  Identify common triggers and effective strategies to respond to often challenging behaviors of people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Learn what approach works best for your care recipient. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration_______________________________
Thursday, Feb. 19th at 2 p.m. "The ABC's of Healthy Hearts" with Dr. Mary Jo Hull, Cardiologist  Listen as Dr. Mary Jo Hull, Cardiologist, discuss the basics of maintaining a healthy heart, and the preventive steps you can take to improve your heart health. Dr. Hull will give participants valuable information to improve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and answer questions on this important topic. 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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