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2021 WORKSHOP DETAILS

Check Out these Workshops We Are Bringing To You This Year!

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SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS

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9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 202

Sponsored by

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Do You Really Understand Medicare?

This presentation will empower you with knowledge and provide answers to questions like:

What Medicare is?
How you earned this coverage?
What does Medicare pay for and what are your choices?

Presented by: Tanya Williams Sales Manager - Field Sales Manager for Texas

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9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 303

Sponsored by

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EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY

Solutions For Your Healthcare Needs

In this workshop, Visiting Angels and Encompass Health Rehabilitations Hospitals will offer information and resources to empower patients for success and health.

Educate participants on the services and programs available with Encompass Rehab Hospitals & Visiting Angels.
Provide participants with information to access services for Dementia Care & Inpatient rehab.
Teach participants how to identify medical conditions that qualify for both services.

Workshop presented by Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals and Visiting Angels

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9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 101

Sponsored by THR Logo

Advance Directive Planning:

What You Need To Know

Learn about Advance Directive Planning and receive the State of Texas Directive to Physicians and Family Paperwork.
Recognize the importance of choosing someone you trust to speak for you if you are unable to speak for yourself.
Understand the importance of completing in the Advance Directive Planning paperwork and sharing it with your healthcare provide and family.

Workshop presented by:

Cheryl Mart, MSN, RN-BC, Faith Community Nurse Coordinator Texas Health Resources

Mary Teague, M.Div., BSN, RN Faith Community Nurse Coordinator Texas Health Resources

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9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 404

Sponsored by SS Expo Logo

HEALTHY BONES FOR LIFE

Osteoporosis is a major public health problem in this country and a life altering disease. Osteoporosis is often silent until someone breaks a bone; and then, a fracture can change their life. This workshop will discuss how bone loss occursand the disease of osteoporosis and what you can do to avoid fractures.

Why bone health matters to you now and what you can do to keep your bones strong?
What is osteoporosis, how we diagnose it, and how to slow down bone loss.
The difference between osteoporosis risk and fracture risk.
How to prevent falls that lead to fractures?

Workshop presented by Dr. Kathlene Camp, UNTHSC / HSC Health Center for Older Adults

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SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS

11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 202

Sponsored by

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THE IMPACT OF COVID

ON MY MENTAL WELLNESS

This session will discuss and explore:

The current state of the pandemic and mental wellness.
How the pandemic has effected individuals’ mental health; depression, anxiety isolation, and social support.
Provide healthy coping skills to manage anxiety and depression, safe alternatives to isolation and social support resources.

Workshop presented by: Charron Brasher, LPC

11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 303

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY

Solutions For Your Healthcare Needs

In this workshop, Visiting Angels and Encompass Health Rehabilitations Hospitals will offer information and resources to empower patients for success and health.

Educate participants on the services and programs available with Encompass Rehab Hospitals & Visiting Angels.
Provide participants with information to access services for Dementia Care & Inpatient rehab.
Teach participants how to identify medical conditions that qualify for both services.

Workshop presented by Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals and Visiting Angels

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11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

Workshop Room 101

Sponsored by THR Logo

Advance Directive Planning:

What You Need To Know

Learn about Advance Directive Planning and receive the State of Texas Directive to Physicians and Family Paperwork.
Recognize the importance of choosing someone you trust to speak for you if you are unable to speak for yourself.
Understand the importance of completing in the Advance Directive Planning paperwork and sharing it with your healthcare provide and family.

Workshop presented by:

Cheryl Mart, MSN, RN-BC, Faith Community Nurse Coordinator Texas Health Resources

Mary Teague, M.Div., BSN, RN Faith Community Nurse Coordinator Texas Health Resources

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11:30 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.

Workshop Room 404

Sponsored by
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WEBLITLEGIT FOR OLDER ADULTS

Many older adults use the internet as their first source of health information. This tool, WebLitLegit, can improve older adults’ ability to locate and use credible health information on the Internet.

Define e-health literacy.
Identify credible science based health information instead of opinion based information to make informed decisions about your health.
Demonstrate how to find older adult resources on the Internet.
Identify "Ask Me Three" and how to use it.

Presented by Dr. Kate Taylor, CPPSUNTHSC Assistant Professor

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GRAB YOUR LUNCH AND JOIN US

FOR THE AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS

SESSION 3 WORKSHOPS

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12:30 p.m. —1:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 202

Understanding Medicare

This presentation will empower you with knowledge and provide answers to questions like:

What Medicare is?
How you earned this coverage?
What does Medicare pay for and what are your choices?

Presented by: Tanya Williams Sales Manager - Field Sales Manager for Texas

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12:30 p.m. —1:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 303

Sponsored by

Encompass logo

Visiting Angels Logo

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY

Solutions For Your Healthcare Needs

In this workshop, Visiting Angels and Encompass Health Rehabilitations Hospitals will offer information and resources to empower patients for success and health.

Educate participants on the services and programs available with Encompass Rehab Hospitals & Visiting Angels.
Provide participants with information to access services for Dementia Care & Inpatient rehab.
Teach participants how to identify medical conditions that qualify for both services.

Workshop presented by Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals and Visiting Angels

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12:30 p.m. —1:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 101

Sponsored by

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Plant Based Living + Recipe Cooking Demonstration

Learn the basics of how to cook plant-based meal.

Short cooking demo to talk about the nutrition of a plant-based diet and how to cook a healthy dish!
What is a Plant-Based lifestyle?
Why choose more vegetables for your plate.
Learn how to make a tasty and healthy plant-based recipe with simple ingredients.

Presented by: Jeka Sisco – Texas Health Resources – Blue Zones Project / North Texas Healthy Communities

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ELDER FINANCIAL FRAUD PROTECTING YOURSELF - PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY

We will cover the most current trends in defrauding seniors.

Using actual cases that are being handled by law enforcement.

Learn helpful tips on how to prevent yourself and your loved ones from being victimized financially.

Workshop presented by: Lori L. Varnell, J.D., C.P.A. Chief, Elder Financial Fraud, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office

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Workshops

Workshops

2021 WORKSHOP DETAILS

Check Out these Workshops We Are Bringing To You This Year!

SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 202

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 303

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY

Solutions For Your Healthcare Needs

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 101

Advance Directive Planning:

What You Need To Know

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 404

HEALTHY BONES FOR LIFE

SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS

11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 202

THE IMPACT OF COVID

ON MY MENTAL WELLNESS

11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 303

Sponsored by

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY

Solutions For Your Healthcare Needs

11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

Workshop Room 101

Advance Directive Planning:

What You Need To Know

11:30 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.

Workshop Room 404

WEBLITLEGIT FOR OLDER ADULTS

SESSION 3 WORKSHOPS

12:30 p.m. —1:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 202

Sponsored by

Understanding Medicare

12:30 p.m. —1:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 303

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY

Solutions For Your Healthcare Needs

12:30 p.m. —1:15 p.m.

WORKSHOP ROOM 101

Plant Based Living + Recipe Cooking Demonstration

Sponsored by

ELDER FINANCIAL FRAUD PROTECTING YOURSELF - PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY

We will cover the most current trends in defrauding seniors.

Using actual cases that are being handled by law enforcement.

Learn helpful tips on how to prevent yourself and your loved ones from being victimized financially.

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