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AISD Student Immunization
Click thru for AISD Immunization information and Clinic Locations.
Go to PRINT to find downloadable PDF of Immunization Requirements.
More Information: AISD - 2009 Immunization Info
9th annual
When: Saturday, Sept. 18th, from 8:30AM until 2:00PM at the Norris Conference Center at 2525 West Anderson Lane (Northcross Mall) in north central Austin. There is NO COST to attend this conference but there is a limited amount of seating so please register as soon as possible.
To register: go to the website: www.aaacap.org and click on the link that takes you to the on-line registration page. You may also call 916-6180 if you need assistance with registration or have questions.
If you are a professional (paid) caregiver or work in the aging services industry, please do NOT use the on-line registration form. If you wish to attend, please send an email to aaacap@capcog.org to request to be placed on the waiting list and you will be contacted if there are any spare seats.
If you would like to be a sponsor of the conference, please contact Nicole Daspit with Austin Groups for the Elderly at ndaspit@ageofaustin.org for more details.
Free respite care for caregivers will be provided off-site at the Elderhaven Adult Day Centers in Austin and also in Round Rock. To request respite care during the conference, please call Katy at 458-6305.
Keynote Speaker: Jim Comer The Joys and Jolts of Parenting your Parents
In 1996, Jim made the transition from child to caregiver and has found it enriching, exhausting, and rewarding. An only child, he moved back to Texas from Los Angeles to help care for this parents when his father had a stroke and his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Jim chronicles the ups and downs of becoming an overnight parent in a heartwarming often humorous talk filled with practical insights for those who may face similar challenges.
Afternoon Speaker: Nathan Pope, Pharm. D.
Potentially Inappropriate Medications for the Elderly
Dr. Pope is on staff at the University of Texas and owner of Live Oak Pharmacy. He is the AAACAP provider for the Medications Screening service.
More Information: Area Agency on Aging
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
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
Are you having trouble financing care for a loved one, or yourself?
Take a few moments to read this blog (select BLOG on site homepage).
A personal history of one woman's efforts to allow her mother to stay
in her own home, "Mother had always begged us to not place her in a nursing home. We had few choices." Poignantly written. This is a must-read.
More Information: caregivinghelp.info
Del Valle ISD Immunizations Alert
The state of Texas passed laws in 2009 that will affect immunization requirements for school year '10-'11, particularly in grades kindergarten and 7.
Del Valle ISD students whose immunizations are not up-to-date by the beginning of school year 2010-2011 will be withdrawn from school until their immunization status is updated. Students affected will be informed of this through letters and phone calls during the months of May, June and July. The Children's Wellness Center, located at 5301H Ross Road, offers immunizations free of charge from 8 to 9 AM each weekday morning for those students who have no other medical resources.
More Information: Del Valle ISD - Independent School District
Eanes ISD Back to School Information
Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year!
Online Registration begins August 3rd for all schools. Every Student must register every year before they can attend school. Click on NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS and select Back to School Information for details. Have a great year!
More Information: Eanes ISD - Independent School District
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
Seniors Just Want to Have Fun!
What does Tai Chi, a Breakfast Club, Monthly Movies, Line Dancing, Educational Workshops, Water Aerobics, Discounts on Health Care, Travel and More have in common? They are all activities offered by the Senior Circle, a non profit membership group of adults age 50 and older, sponsored by Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. Visit their website for more information. Affordable and fun programs.
Contact info: Senior Circle Cedar Park Regional Medical Center 1401 Medical Parkway Cedar Park TX 78613 512-528-7096. Ginger Tremblay
More Information: Senior Circle Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
Stroke Survivors Support Group Meeting
Stroke Survivors and their caregivers can attend monthly meetings 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
Ideal for those seeking advice and support from others experiencing stroke recovery. For more information contact Elizabeth Joiner, MA/SLP, LCSW (512) 544-8677
Related Support Groups: Brain Tumor Survivor Support Group meets the 3rd Wed of Month from 7:00-8:30 pm, same location. For more information contact Gerri Kilti RRT-NPS MHA Admissions Case Manager St David’s Rehab Hospital 512 544-8460
More Information: St. Davids Rehabilitation
Texas State University Clinic Offers Balance Training
Texas State is starting a balance and gait training program at the physical therapy clinic on campus.
The grant-funded program, administered by the physical therapy department, will provide training twice a week for six weeks at no charge to participants. To qualify, a person must have suffered a stroke or a head injury, be at least 18 years old, have weakness on one side of the body and be able to walk 10 feet with assistance.
For more information, contact Denise Gobert, assistant professor of physical therapy, at 512-245-8351 or dgobert@txstate.edu.
More Information: Texas State University
We Teach Magic: After School Classes
If you represent a school or it's PTA, and are interested in having Magic Camp teach beginning or advanced magic lessons at your school, contact Aaron at (512) 850-4677. Our beginning magic curriculum has been carefully developed for almost 30 years and is the same curriculum we have been teaching at our summer program since 1993. It is educationally relevant in many disciplines, as well as helping develop fine motor skils, critical and creative thinking, and hugely influences self-confidence in all ages. Our Fall schedule is filling up fast. We are already booked in schools in AISD and Eanes ISD, but still have availability. Call now!
More Information: The Kent Cummins Magic Camp
Revive Life Adult Health Expo, Saturday, September 18
It's time to RECHARGE, REINVEST & RENEW YOURSELF at the Twin Lakes Family
YMCA Revive Life Adult Health Expo! Set for Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9:00
a.m. - 12:30 p.m., individual adults will be able to take part in a wide
array of fitness activities, including:
o Body Pump from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
o Body Combat from 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
o RPM from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
o Pilates from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
o Zumba from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
* Self-Defense Demonstrations
* Tai Chi
* Archery
* Challenge Obstacle Course
* Tango Tower Climbing & Zip Line
Then, if you and your partner are up to the task you can also participate in our Partners Fitness Challenge, which includes a timed 5K, a canoe race and a three-legged race! So, what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars and jump start your fall by joining us at the Revive
Life Adult Health Expo on Sept. 18. Admission is FREE and entry into the Partners Fitness Challenge is only $8 per person. And the first 250 people to register will receive a FREE event t-shirt! For further details and to pre-register, stop by the Twin Lakes Family YMCA Member
Services Desk (512-250-9622) today!
Time of Event: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE Admission / Partners
Fitness Challenge Fee is $8 per person
More Information: Twin Lakes Family YMCA of Greater Williamson County
Clarification of New Booster Seat Law
Starting September 1, 2009 Booster Seats will be required for children younger than 8, unless they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.
Go to the PRINT tab (above) 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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