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Caregiver TeleConnection Schedule--June, 2015
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We've added something new! Since our
TeleConnection participants are nationwide,
timezones have been added to simplify scheduling.
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June 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:
~~Fall-Proofing Your Home and Yourself
~~Grief and Loss While Loved Ones are Still With Us
~~How Do I Spell Relief: A Caregivers Guide to Stress Management
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Wed, June 3rd at 12 pm Eastern; 11 am Central;10 am Mountain, 9 am Pacific "Fall-Proofing Your Home and Yourself" with Kathleen A Cameron, MPH, NCOA and Karen Smith, OT, CAPS  Kathleen A. Cameron is the Senior Director of the National Falls Prevention Resource Center with the National Council on Aging. Karen Smith, OT, CAPS, is with the American Occupational Therapy Association. These two expert presenters will discuss the impact of falls, and risk factors for falls. They will also address fall prevention strategies, and fall proofing the home environment. If you're concerned about falls for yourself or your loved one, this is the session for you.
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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Mon., June 8th at 1 pm Eastern; 12 pm Central; 11 am Mountain; 10 am Pacific
"Grief and Loss while Loved Ones are still with Us" with Pam Jordan, CSA  Grieving begins before the person you care for is gone. Explore the complex emotions of loss and the grief that caregivers experience when a loved one loses health, independence, and even who he or she is, especially when with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration_______________________________
Wed., June 17th at 12 pm Eastern; 11 am Central; 10 am Mountain; 9 am Pacific
"How Do I Spell Relief: A Caregiver's Guide to Stress Management" with Carol Zernial, MA
 How would you rate your ability to manage the stress you feel as you care for your loved one or family member? In this session, learn healthy strategies and techniques to manage stress. Also, you will hear about the importance of preparing for stressful events by maintaining physical and emotional balance every day. You will hear other caregivers share their successful experiences in recognizing and coping with stress.
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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