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Alzheimer's Association Support Group - SW Austin
every month on the Second Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00.
Sponsored by Arveda Alzheimer's Family Care, Assisted Living
Family caregivers have an overwhelming job and need the opportunity to discuss and brainstorm ideas with other people who are caring for a relative with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. All support groups are free of charge. Our meeting room is small and space is limited. Please call 512-637-5403 to RSVP.
More Information: Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, LLC
Preparation Kit for HomeCare of Loved One
BrightStar Healthcare has created this Preparation Kit to help make the process of obtaining quality home care easier and eliminate any unwelcome surprises. It will help you consider what you and your loved one’s care needs are and help you paint a realistic picture of the patient’s needs so that the right caregiver match can be made.
More Information: Brightstar Healthcare
Fresh Food For Families
Families can pick up fresh produce at three distribution sites. Fresh Food for
Families is a partnership effort between Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services
and the Capital Area Food Bank. Fresh Food For Families distribution dates and times
are listed below:
* Turner-Roberts Rec Center every 2nd Wednesday at 2 - 4 pm
* Montopolis Neighborhood Center every 4th Wednesday 8 - 10 am
* Dove Springs Rec Center every 2nd Friday 2 - 4 pm
More Information: Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
Monday, The 25th, it was official!!
Faith in Action Caregivers Round Rock and Faith in Action Caregivers Pflugerville will Merge to become Faith in Action Senior Access!! Many great things will be happening with this merge!! Our new website will be up soon. We will also be changing our name here soon. Stay tuned for updates.
More Information: Faith in Action Caregivers: Pflugerville
Free Financial Coaching
Foundation Communities offers free one-on-one financial coaching to individuals
earning less than $25,000 annually and families earning less than $50,000. In addition
to a free credit report, participants will be coached to organize their finances,
create a budget, reduce debt, fix credit and save for the future. Financial coaching
is offered Mondays through Saturdays at the Community Tax Center located at 3036
South 1st Street. Call 512-447-2026 x26 to schedule a coaching session.
More Information: Foundation Communities
Caregiver Resource Guide
The Gray Panthers of Austin has updated its popular resource directory, "Caregiving:
A Family Guide." The free guide helps older adults and their families through
a range of choices and a maze of health and social service issues and options.
Order a copy by mail: Gray Panthers of Austin, 3710 Cedar Street, Box 15; Austin,
TX 78705. For more information, call 458-3738.
More Information: Gray Panthers of Austin
MediWheels Connects Seniors with Medical Care
Meals on Wheels and More is expanding its Medi-Wheels program with help from a grant
from the St. David's Community Health Foundation. Medi-Wheels staff or volunteers
will transport older individuals, living in East Austin, to their medical appointments.
Medi Wheels also offers cab vouchers to clients who use wheelchairs and require
a wheelchair lift.
More Information: Meals on Wheels and More, Medi-Wheels program
Oak Hill Healing Arts Upcoming Classes:
We have an ongoing Restorative Yoga class from 7:00 to 8:30 every Sunday evening (Contact: MaryAnn Reynolds, 507-4184).
More Information: Oak Hill Healing Arts
Stroke Survivors and their CarePartners
Join Stroke Survivors and their CarePartners at the monthly meeting for support and education at St .David's Rehab Hospital
Location: St .David's Rehab Hospital 1005 E. 32nd St. Day, ask for the “Day Program” Room
Meeting Dates: 2nd Monday of the Month - Time 4:30-5:30 PM
This monthly support group is ideal for those seeking advice and support from others experiencing stroke recovery. For more information contact Elizabeth Joiner, MA/SLP, LCSW (512) 544-8677
More Information: St. Davids Rehabilitation
Five Legal Documents everyone 21 and over MUST HAVE!!
The Law Office of Mark C. Tarrant has created this easy reference 5 legal documents YOU MUST HAVE to ensure that your wishes are followed in the event you cannot speak for yourself.
More Information: The Law Office of Mark C. Tarrant
Valentine's Overnighter!!
Are you searching for something to make Valentine's Day weekend special
for the whole family? Well ... YMCA Camp Twin Lakes is up to the
challenge with its annual Valentine's Overnighter. Set for Valentine's
weekend (Feb. 10-11), this overnighter not only lets the kids (5-13 yrs.)
enjoy a fun-filled evening of camp activities, food and more while having
the opportunity to spend the night at YMCA Camp Twin Lakes with their
favorite summer camp counselors, but also provides parents with an evening
to themselves to celebrate Valentine's Day! What could be better? All of
the excitement begins on Friday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and runs through
Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 a.m. Cost is only $45 per child for Y Family
Members and $55 per child for Non-Members. Registration is currently
ongoing and the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Feb. 8. Stop by the Twin Lakes Family YMCA Members Services Desk (512-250-9622)!
More Information: Twin Lakes Family YMCA of Greater Williamson County
Clarification of Booster Seat Law
Everyone continues to need clarification of this law, so we'll continue to run it:
Booster Seats are required for children younger than 8, unless they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.
Go to the GUIDE IN PRINT tab (below) and find the NEW BOOSTER SEAT LAW pdf under the heading "Families". Pass this important information on to your families and friends.
More Information: Your Community Guide Community
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