The Family Connection Education Series
The Effects of Brain Injury on Family Members and Loved Ones
Q & A for Caregivers with Lori Ritter, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Clinical Fellow
11:30 - 1 Wednesday November 12, 2008
Conference Room A
TIRR Kirby Glen campus
2455 S. Braeswood
Houston, TX 77030
From our Dalton:
Vote NOW Houston is a non-profit organization with the goal of
increasing voter participation in the Houston general election. With
the assistance of Houston Yellow Cab, they are providing free cab
rides to the voters that will take them to the polls and return them
to their point of origin. This service is being provided for early
voting as well as voting on November 4.
Click on the weblink below and read the information on Home,
Reservations, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to learn how to
use the service. Attached is a list of early polling places in
Houston , so the voter can choose the closest polling place nearest
to them before making their reservation. The service will pay up to
$50 roundtrip. Any additional cost must be paid by the Voter.
www.votenowhouston.com
Voters should take a valid Texas picture I.D. and their Voter
Registration Card with them to the polling place. And, they should
not wear any Obama or McCain gear.
Please see that appropriate people in your precinct receive this
information.
Ollie Stevenson
HCDP - Voter Outreach
281-796-6976
National Stroke Association Local Event:
November 8
Hope After Stroke Symposium
The Reliant Center
More Info: National Stroke Association or call 1-800-787-6533
Additional Details
When: 9:00am - 3:50pm
Where: One Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054 (Entrance to meeting area through Exhibit Hall A, take elevator or escalator to 2nd floor or Mezzanine Level. The HOPE Symposium will be held in meeting rooms: 206, 207 and 208.)
Intended Audience: Stroke survivors, caregivers and family members of stroke survivors.
Description: This annual symposium series for stroke survivors, families and caregivers is designed to promote stroke recovery and improve quality of life through the provision of information and resources. The agenda includes updates on the latest stroke issues, interventions, resources and tools.
Is pre-registration required? No, but it is recommended as space is limited. This event normally fills up in advance. You can register by phone or online.
Agenda:
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits |
| 10:00 am - 10:10 am | Welcome |
| 10:10 am - 10:30 am | What We Have In Common Stroke survivor and caregiver personal stories |
| 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Explaining Stroke Types of stroke Understanding the physical changes in your brain Secondary stroke prevention (use FAST video) |
| 11:15 am - 11:30 pm | Break |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions Advocating for Yourself as a Stroke Survivor What is self-advocacy and why is it important Coping with disability Goal setting Problem solving Taking Care of Yourself as the Caregiver |
| 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm | Break and exhibits |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch with the experts Local healthcare experts will answer questions |
| 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Break and exhibits |
| 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | You Are Not Alone: Understanding and Coping with Changes in Emotion, Thinking and Memory Changes in emotions Changes in thinking Changes in memory Medications |
| 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Break |
| 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm | Making the Most of your Rehabilitation and Recovery The therapy continuum of care what can you reasonably expect Latest advances in rehabilitation Community reintegration Getting back to the business of living |
| 3:45 pm - 3:50 pm | Closing Remarks |
All information found here was taken from the National Stroke Association’s meeting site.
Scholarships are available for all camps.
Nov. 7-9, 2008
Circle of Friends
Camp Shiloh, Lake Bob Sandlin, near Mt. Pleasant
3 days 2 nights Sponsored by Texas District Pilot Clubs.
A camp for TBI adult survivors.
$50 per person for overnight and $15 daytime volunteers including
camp tee shirt.
For more info, contact:
Joanna Horton, PO Box 732, Winnsboro, TX 75494
joanna@nabors-horton.com
Joyce Curry, PO Box 3, Mineola, TX 75773 curry@tcsmail.com
Betty Reese, 155 CR 1609, Mt Pleasant, TX 75455
bettyreese@suddenlink.net
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April 30, May 1-3, 2009
Higher Ground at Camp For All near Burton, Texas.
4 days 3 nights or 3 days 2 nights
Sponsored by Texas District Pilot Clubs, Tideway Residential at Galveston, Transitional Learning Center of Galveston, CORE Healthcare, Optimal Rehabilitation Assoc., Dr. Nelson Valena, Nexus Healthcare, Touchstone Neurorecovery Center.
4/3, $165 per person or 3/2, $110 per person. $15 daytime volunteers, includes tee shirt.
For more information contact:
Joanna Horton, PO Box 732, Winnsboro, TX 75494
joanna@nabors-horton.com 903-342-5555/903-342-5026
Leah Hight, 1405 North Cleveland, Dayton, TX 77535
lllhight@yahoo.com 936-258-2409
Lori An Gobert, 1402 Front St., Columbus, TX 78934
lagobert@sbcglobal.net
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OK Sooner Sunrise Camp TBI Camp, April 2009
For more infomation, contact:
Cathe Fox, 4101 Heritage Place Dr., Norman, OK 73072 405-364-8118
cathefox@cox.net
From BIATX:
If any of you have concerns regarding persons with disabilities in
Houston that are homebound, the Texas Department on Aging and
Disabilities has established a hotline, (713) 558–9622, that can be
called. Two meals a day, water and ice are presently being provided. A
door to door inspection is being undertaken to observe the status and
disposition of those individuals.
