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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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 Welcome to the "dog days of summer!" This is a great time to explore just introduced indoor informational programs.
Several have been developed via a new community partnership formed between Catholic Charities of San Antonio and the WellMed Charitable Foundation.
Together, we are making available informational programs or activities on topics such as counseling, depression and memory screening. Check out the other "cool" learning opportunities featured below.
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Caregiver TeleConnection Schedule--August, 2015
Register Now!
Flyer for printing/posting.
We've added something new! Since our
TeleConnection participants are nationwide,
timezones have been added to simplify your scheduling.
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August 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:
~~ Financial Planning for Caregivers and Loved Ones
~~ Coping with Caregiver Stress
~~ When Enough is Enough: Setting Personal Boundaries as a Caregiver
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Monday, August 10th; 1 pm Eastern; 12 pm Central; 11 am Mountain; 10 am Pacific
Financial Planning for Caregivers and Loved Ones with Tena Burrell
 What can you do as a family caregiver to start the conversation with older loved ones about planning for current and future financial needs as health and independence changes? Learn tools and participate in a question and answer session with Tena Burrell, Certified Senior Advisor as well as other financial certifications and licensures. Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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Tuesday, August 18th; 3 pm Eastern; 2 pm Central; 1 pm Mountain; 12 pm Pacific Coping with Caregiver Stress with Tam Cummings, PhD  Therapists estimate dementia family caregivers suffer the highest levels of anxiety and depression of any group of caregivers. In this practical presentation, Tam covers the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety, and their physical impact on caregivers. She teaches and practices with audience members a number of proven, easy techniques to control/relieve stress. This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration_______________________________
Thursday, August 27th; 3 pm Eastern; 2 pm Central; 1 pm Mountain; 12 pm Pacific
When Enough is Enough: Setting Personal Boundaries as a Caregiver with Evelyn Greb, LMSW
 Setting personal boundaries is an important step in managing the stress of caregiving. This session will help participants understand what it means to set boundaries, why it is important to set boundaries, and strategies for setting boundaries. Participants will hear strategies from other caregivers on this important topic and will be able to share their own questions and comments.
This telelearning session is open to all at no charge. Registration
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
A community partnership between Caregiver SOS, the Alzheimer's Association and Vitas Healthcare
Fourth Thursday of Every Month, 10 to 11 a.m.
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AACOG Outreach Event in Kendall County
Thursday, August 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Boerne Civic Center, 820 Adler Road., Boerne, TX
The upcoming Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Outreach Event to be held in Kendall County on Thursday, August 27, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boerne Civic Center, 820 Adler Road, Boerne, TX 78006. The event is open to the public and we encourage everyone to attend to hear more about and apply for the various programs AACOG offers, and discover what other valuable services are available to them through other participating organizations participating.
AACOG programs featured at the road show include AACOG's Alamo Area Agency on Aging, Alamo Regional Transit, Housing and Energy Conservation Program (Weatherization Assistance), Services for Veterans and their Families (including Call-A-Ride 4 Veterans), Natural Resources/Air Quality, & Resource Recovery.
Other participating organizations include Aetna, Catholic Charities, Hill Country Family Services, San Antonio Independent Living Services, Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, Texas Health Steps, USDA, WellMed, and Workforce Solutions Alamo-Boerne (employer, job seeker, youth services, and child care services). This event is brought to you by Kendall County and the city of Boerne.
For more information about the upcoming Road Show, call (210) 362-5204, email tharris@aacog.com, (Read more.)
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SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM TRAINING!
from Christian Senior Services
CLASS IS AUGUST 17th-21st
WITH INTERVIEWS ON AUGUST 12th and 13th
Volunteers are needed to befriend a homebound s
enior in your area. Volunteers must be age 55 and older. Volunteers receive a non-taxable stipend that does not affect your benefits, and transportation reimbursement or a free monthly bus pass if you do not drive.
CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR TRAINING TODAY!
(210) 599 - 7405, option #4
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OASIS Fall Catalogs Have Been Mailed!
Fall catalogs have been mailed and the catalog is also posted on the OASIS website at oasisnet.org.
To register for fall classes you may bring your registration form to the OASIS Center or mail it to:
San Antonio OASIS, PO Box 291010
San Antonio, Texas 78229; 210-236-5954
Walk in/mail in registrations will be processed on August 25.
Phone-in/online registrations accepted starting August 28.
To receive a confirmation letter, don't forget to send in a self- addressed stamped envelope, or write your email address on the registration form.
OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring
Do you want to be a part of something meaningful and rewarding? Do you want to see the grateful smile of a student who looks forward to spending time with you? (Read more.) |
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AARP TEK is presenting fun, FREE, hands-on workshops in the San Antonio area to help you get the most out of your tablet. Friendly TEK Guides will answer all of your questions and an iPad tablet will be provided for your hands-on practice while attending the workshop. In addition to hands-on experience, all participants will also receive a free touchscreen stylus pen and take-home guidebook. Find a location near you with courses that meet your needs and interests! (Read more.)
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This is an Excellent article from Forbes
A new article from Howard Gleckman in Forbes calls for better care for the 40M+ family caregivers in the U.S., who provide roughly $470 billion in care annually. These caregivers, often invisible to the care system, make a huge impact on our health and well-being. The care they provide is slowly being recognized by more states through legislation and other programs. As Gleckman says, "We have a long way to go. It is at least a start."
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This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation
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