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THE NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM a program of
Texas Health and Human Services
October 2017 EVENTS You are not alone … Please join us at one of the following sessions
~ Family Caregiver Support Groups ~ ALZHEIMER’S & GENERAL SUPPORT GROUPS
WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD TIME: 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Y.W.C.A. ADDR.: 4601 Corona Drive, Corpus Christi PHONE: (361) 883-3935 WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH TIME: 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Mirador Plaza (back side of facility) ADDR: 5857 Timbergate Drive, Corpus Christi PHONE: (361) 883-3935
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH TIME: 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Lindale Center/Caregiver SOS ADDR.: 3133 Swantner St., Corpus Christi PHONE: (361) 826-2343
WHEN: THURSDAY, (POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) TIME: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Lexington Place Nursing & Rehab ADDR.: 1661 West Yoakum, Aransas Pass PHONE: (361) 758-7686
WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH TIME: 9:30 a.m. WHAT: General Caregiver Support Group WHERE: Brookdale (Formerly Homewood Residence) ADDR.: 6410 Meadow Vista, Corpus Christi PHONE: (361) 980-0208 FACILITATOR: Anita Valle
WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH TIME: 3:00 p.m. WHERE: SCC River Ridge Nursing Rehab Center ADDR.: 3922 West River Dr. (Off FM 624) Corpus Christi PHONE: (361) 767-2000
WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH TIME: 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Kleberg County Nursing & Rehab. ADDR: 316 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville PHONE: (361) 883-3935 WHEN: TUESDAY, CANCELLED FOR OCTOBER
TIME: 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Alice Public Library ADDR: 401 E. Third Street, Alice PHONE: (361) 883-3935
GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER
RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN - GRRC
WHEN: OCTOBER 31ST
TIME: 10:00am —11:00am
WHERE: Greenwood Senior Center
ADDR: 4040 Greenwood Drive, Corpus Christi
PHONE: (361) 883-3935
WHAT: (*) EVENING SUPPORT GROUP
WHEN: Thursday, October 26th
TIME: 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church
ADDR: 900 South Shoreline Blvd.; Corpus Christi
2nd floor—Rm #216 / parking & entrance behind church
PHONE: (361) 334-2255
FACILITATED/PRESENTED BY: MCH FAMILY OUTREACH
(*) Please call if you will bring your grandchild(ren)
CLASSES FOR ALL AGES
For additional information contact:
FELIPA LOPEZ WILMOT Family Caregiver Program Specialist
Date Time Topic12:00 pm Eastern11:00 am Central10:00 am Mountain 9:00 am Pacific
2:00 pm Eastern 1:00 pm Central12:00 pm Mountain11:00 am Pacific
1:00 pm Eastern12:00 pm Central11:00 am Mountain10:00 am Pacific
12:00 pm Eastern11:00 am Central10:00 am Mountain 9:00 am Pacific
Monday, October 2nd
Friday, October 13th
Monday, October 16th
Wednesday, October 25th
What you need to know about Medicare and Open Enrollment with Jake McDonald, Client Services Council In this session, Jake will discuss the basic benefits of Medicare, changes that you can make during open enrollment, marketing rules for Medicare and Medicare and Marketplace plan. Jake graduated from Notre Dame with a B.A. and NYU with a J.D.
Long Distance Caregiving with Zanda Hilger, LPC An estimated 11 percent of family caregivers live at least an hour away from their loved one. Learn practical ways to do what you can from a distance and how to plan for prioritizing help when you visit. Also, if you are the primary caregiver, learn how long distance family can help you. ***Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection***
The Danger of Depression with Evalyn Greb, LCSW Being a caregiver, especially around holiday time, can often lead to increased risk for depression. Join this presentation and learn more about why caregivers are at greater risk and what a caregiver can do to cope or prevent this dangerous disease.
Call. Learn. Share.
FreeTelephone Learning Sessions
Register online at www.caregiverteleconnection.org or call 866.390.6491 Toll Free ***Registration required at least 24 hours in advance***
A program of the WellMed Charitable Foundation
“A Source of Hope”
AAA/ADRC has a family caregiver supply lab for elders and persons
with disabilities who are in need of adult diapers and/or durable
medical equipment free of charge, if available. At this time, we have a
surplus of both. If you know a family in need, please let them know to
contact us for possible assistance. Thank you.
Felipa Lopez Wilmot
Caregiver Program Specialist
2910 Leopard St.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78408
361-883-3935
or
1-800-252-9240
Silver Advocate Partners
In Partnership with
Adult Protective Services
Presents
7th
Annual Financial Exploitation
Awareness Expo: “Protecting Yourself”
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Northwest Senior Center
9725 Up River Road, Corpus Christi
Attendance recommended for seniors, financial institutions, and ANYONE
providing services to seniors and adults with disabilities.
RSVP to Northwest Senior Center: 361-826-2320
Attendance is FREE!! Refreshments & Event Sponsored By:
Learn how to identify and protect yourself from financial crimes, especially those targeting seniors and disabled adults.
SCHMIEDING DEMENTIA TRAINING
(*) CLASSES: Friday, November 3rdFriday, November 10thFriday, November 17th
TIME: 12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Del Mar College Center for Economic Devlopment
3209 South Staples St.Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
(**) Pre-Register by October 30th
(**) (361) 883-3935 OR1-800-252-9240
COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:
Activities
Behavior Issues
Caregiver Stress and Caregiver
Burnout
Communication
Dignity and Quality of Life
End-of-Life Care
Introduction to Dementia and
Alzheimer’s Disease
Maintenance of Respect
Nutrition and Fluid Balance
T he Ar ea Ag en cy on Agi ng i s fun de d i n part by the T exas De partm en t of Health an d Human Ser vic e s
For additional information contact:
~ F~ FELIPA LLOPEZ WWILMOT ~~Family Caregiver Program Specialist
Between Physicians, Nurses, Families, Caregivers and the Community7 ANNUAL BUILDING A BRIDGE
of the Coastal Bend
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Steve Wood, Scientific Director in the Neuroscience Depart. at Amgen, Inc.TOPIC: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, Current Research Findings.Adrian Nanez, Scientist at Amgen, Inc. TOPIC: ALZHEIMER DISEASE, A Family Journey from Symptom to Diagnosis and Beyond.Margarita Moody, DCS TOPIC: Dementia Advanced Care
Call to Reserve Your Seat:361-883-3935 ext.5156or 1-800-252-9240
For more information about this FREE EVENT, call theArea Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend at:
361-883-3935 or 1-800-252-9240A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Area Agency on Aging of the ~ Coastal Bend Aging & Disability Resource Center ~ Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living ~City of Corpus Christi — Parks & Recreation Department — Senior Community Services ~ Del Mar College
““FREEFREE””
MEDICAREMEDICARE
OPENOPEN
ENROLLMENTENROLLMENT
CLINICCLINIC
WHEN:Tuesday, October 17, 2017TIME:(*) 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noonWHERE:Del Mar CollegeCenter for Economic DevelopmentADDRESS:3209 South Staples, Corpus Christi(across from Ray High School)APPOINTMENTS:First come first served(*) last appointment will be 11:00 a.m. (no exceptions)
WHAT TO BRING
Valid ID or Drivers License Current Insurance Card
List of CURRENT MEDICATION (including dosage) orBring ALL MEDICATION for Review
Proof of Income / Income Information
Medicare Card Social Security Card
MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS EXTRA HELP GUIDELINES~ 2017 Income and Resource Limits ~
MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS (MSP)Program Single Income
MonthlyCouple Income
MonthlySingle Resource Couple Resource
QMB $1,010 $1,355 $7,280 $10,930
SLMB $1,208 $1,622 $7,280 $10,930
QI-1 $1,357 $1,823 $7,280 $10,930
QMB: Payment of all Medicare premiums, coinsurance, and deductibles the Medicare enrollee wouldotherwise have to pay
SLMB: Payment of the Medicare Part B premium
QI-1: Payment of the Medicare Part B premium
EXTRA HELP (LIS) ~ HELPS PAY SOME OF MEDICARE PART D EXPENSES
If you or someone you know have any questions regarding eligibility to the
above programs, call to schedule an appointment with a BENEFITS COUNSELOR
who can evaluate your Medicare and/or possible Medicaid entitlements. "OR"
If you would like to schedule a presentation regarding the above programs,
please call the AREA AGENCY ON AGING/COASTAL BEND AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER:
(361) 883-3935 or 1-800-252-9240The "BENEFITS COUNSELING PROGRAM" is a service through theArea Agency on Aging / Coastal Bend Aging & Disability Resource Center(AAA/CBADRC), which are programs of the Coastal Bend Council ofGovernments (CBCOG) COASTAL BEND