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IN THIS ISSUE
Free Webinar
Operation Resilient Families
A.I.M. Group
Mother's Day Out
Medicaid Estate Recovery Program
2013 Older Americans Month Theme Announced
Smoke Detector Program
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ETxADRC has a limited supply of Adult size S incontinence
undergarments, as well as a rolling walker. Please contact 903-295-5922 for more information.
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WELCOME
The East Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center is an easy way to find services for older adults and persons with disabilities living in our region. We operate a call center Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and can be reached at 1-877-237-2268. To submit suggestions, articles, news releases, links or events to be considered for use in future issues, please send information to Kristin Barnhart at Kristin@ETXADRC.org at least 45 days prior to the event. |
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Free Webinar
Free Webinar For Legal and Aging Professionals: Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation and Clients with Dementia. Webinar will take place Thursday, January 24, 2013, 1:30 PM
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Operation Resilient Families
Facilitator Training
January 24-26
Operation Resilient Families is a peer-run education and support program for veterans and their families.It offers basic education and skill development around some of the issues most common to the post-deployment readjustment experience. It also offers considerable opportunity to identify and incorporate strategies for strengthening personal and family resilience, to include development of a stronger social support network.
Location:
Shepherd's Pasture
5645 US Hwy 59 S
Jefferson, TX 75657
All training, materials, meals and lodging will be provided. Wednesday night check-in available.
Please call Lori at 903-316-6478 or email her at Lori.Thomas@CommunityHealthcore.com for any additional information, to register, or for requests for special accommodations or dietary needs.
*** All applications must be received by Wednesday, January 16 *** |
A.I.M. Group
Awareness ● Information ● Motivation
3rd Tuesday of each month from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
A.I.M. is an information sharing group to encourage greater independence in the lives of people with disabilities. Attendees are invited to bring a sack lunch & join us for great coffee and conversation.
Meetings Held At:
The Arc of Gregg County * Downtown Coffee Shop
107 E. Tyler St.
Longview, Tx. 75601
Next scheduled meeting: January 15, 2013
Monthly speakers will present on disability-related topics along with the opportunity for individuals, local community leaders, and businesses to exchange information and collaborate with one another toward breaking down the barriers faced by persons with disabilities.
JANUARY Speakers:
Community Healthcore
Local Community Center serving Persons with Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities.
PLEASE RSVP to kholt@etcil.org
Call Karen Holt (903) 241-6021 for directions, special accommodation requests, or general information.
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Medicaid Estate Recovery Program
FREE TELEPHONE LEARNING SESSION
On March 1, 2005, Texas implemented the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) in compliance with federal Medicaid laws. The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) manages the program. Under this program, the state may file a claim against the estate of a deceased Medicaid recipient, age 55 and older, who applied for certain long-term care services on or after March 1, 2005. Claims include the cost of services, hospital care and prescription drugs supported by Medicaid. For more information, please visit:
A FREE telephone learning session regarding information on MERP will take place on Tuesday, January 8 sponsored by WellMed. In this session, participants will learn why there is a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) in Texas, who is affected by the program, which Medicaid programs come under MERP, program exemptions, and claims payment. The Special guest speaker will be Carlotta Vann. Carlotta has been the Program Manager for the Texas Medicaid Estate Recovery Program since August 2012. For additional information, or to register, please call 1-866-390-6491. |
2013 Older Americans Month Theme Announced:
Every year since 1963, May has been a month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities. The theme for Older Americans Month 2013, Unleash the Power of Age, has never been more fitting. Older Americans are productive, active and influential members of society, sharing essential talents, wisdom and life experience with families, friends and neighbors. For information from the Administration on Aging please go to:
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Smoke Detector Program
Location: 100 E. Cotton St.
Longview, TX
The Longview Fire Department's Smoke Detector Program offers free smoke alarms or battery replacement to residents that meet the following criteria:
· Live in the City of Longview, TX
· Own and occupy your home
· Are 1) Elderly 2) On a fixed income or 3) Handicapped
Applicants are asked to have a copy of their water bill along with a picture ID when they come in to pick up the smoke alarms.
The smoke detectors and batteries are installed by on-duty firefighters at no cost to the resident. New smoke detectors and 9 volt batteries are accepted to help fund this life-saving program. They may be dropped off at Station 1, located at 100 E. Cotton St. in Longview.
For more information please call: 903-237-1119 or visit http://fire.longviewtexas.gov/smoke-detector-program |
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