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New Stress-Busting Program Website A new website is now online for the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers. It is located at:http://caregiverstressbusters.org. The Stress-Busting program, white is free for participants, was designed to improve the quality of life for family caregivers who provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias by helping them manage their stress and cope better with their lives. The Stress-Busting Program was developed through research conducted by Dr. Sharon Lewis and Dr. Denise Miner-Williams at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Caregivers who participated in this program in the past reported significantly lowered levels of depression, stress, and anxiety, and improvement in their quality of life. They also reported an enhanced ability to relax, manage stress, and an increase in self-esteem. For more details, see below. |
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| Below Is the Home Page for the New Stress-Busting Website: |
The web address (URL) is: http://caregiverstressbusters.org/. (also .net and .com). 
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A Brief Description of the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers: |
The Stress-Busting Program provides caregivers information about stress (particularly stress associated with caregiving), how to deal with stress through relaxation and problem solving, and how to care for themselves while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. In addition, there is information about caring for a person diagnosed with one of these conditions. The program consists of 90-minute sessions that occur once per week for 9 weeks, and is conducted in a small group setting with two group facilitators. Participants will be provided many resources including a handbook covering class material, a meditation CD, and a relaxation strategies DVD. Currently, an ongoing series of sessions are scheduled in a variety of locations in Central and South Texas, including areas surrounding Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, the Lower Rio Grande Valley (Cameron, Willacy, and Hidalgo counties), as well as the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. To find a session near you, see below, or click on the Calendar link. In addition, more information is available from individuals in your area listed on the Contact Page. |
| Examples of Upcoming Stress-Busting Programs: |
Please Note: Pre-registration is necessary. For general information, or to be added to a wait list, please call 1 (866) 390-6491 (toll-free), or(210) 877-7987 (in San Antonio). Contact the listed facilitator to register for each specific session, such as those listed below. The comprehensive schedule in your area is listed on theCalendar link. San Antonio Area: When: Monday, October 3, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Where: Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center, 8353 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX () When: Monday, October 3, 1 - 2:30 p.m.Where: Caregiver SOS at Northern Hills, 14100 Nacogdoches, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX () When: Thursday, October 6, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Where: Village at Incarnate Word, Garden Room dining room area, 4707 Broadway, San Antonio, TX() Description: Please contact Helen Flores, Director of Community Relations, Caring Companions, at(210) 764-8500 or hflores@ccofsa.com to register for this session. Flyer for printing/posting. When: Friday, October 7, 10 - 11:30 a..m. Where: Bob Ross Senior Center, 2219 Babcock, San Antonio, TX (map) Description: Please contact Ginny Funk at (210) 822-6449 or ginny.funk@alz.org. Lower Rio Grande Valley Area: When: Wednesday, October 26, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Where: Caregiver SOS, 5401 S. McColl St., Edinburg, TX (map) Austin When: Thursday, October 13, 9 - 10 a.m. Where: Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750 (map)
Please Note: Special sessions for caregivers of veterans will be announced as they are available. For more information, please contact Ronda Anderson, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, (210) 617-5300, ext. 13063, email: ronda.anderson@va.gov. |
| Community Partnerships in Central and South Texas: |
Partners in this project include: - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- South Texas Veterans Health Care System
- WellMed Charitable Foundation
- Alzheimer's Association, Star Chapter
- Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
- Area Agency on Aging of the Lower Rio Grande Valley
- Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend
- Caregiver SOS by WellMed
This project is supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
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Organizations, non-profits, and state, regional, and local agencies are encouraged to submit for consideration their information on meetings, educational presentation, or resources for caregivers (of seniors, members of the military, and children or adults who have a disability). Please email details and pdf documents promoting the item, along with a contact name, email address, and phone number to: Sue Ellen Lewis, Editor, Caregiver SOS eNewsletters and eMail News Blasts, at:SueEllenLewis@msn.com; voice: 210-637-5116; fax: 210-493-2332. |
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Someone you know is a caregiver who is socially or physically isolated. We hope you will share information about the Caregiver Teleconnection, and help us build a circle of support for caregivers in our community. Carol Zernial, Executive Director 
WellMed Charitable Foundation 
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