Free Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support and Workshops

By KatinaGordon in Free Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support and Workshop

WHEN: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 Wednesday, August 28th, 2013 TIME: 5:30-6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Home Instead Senior Care 104 Regency, Victoria, TX CONTACT: 361-433-0330 Are you caring for an aging parent or relative ...

Fight back against enslavement!

By capthenry in Port O'Connor Fishing News

Fight back against enslavement As long as people believe their rights stem from the government (and not the other way around), they will always be enslaved. And whatever rights and freedoms we think we still have will be quickly eroded ...

Senior Helpers: Characteristics of Emerald Stage Dementia

By hrgirl in Providing Care and Comfort for Your Aging Loved One

An Emerald is beautiful, it has a deep, rich color and is precious to those who know its’ value. An emerald is not as clear as a diamond and not as sharp either. This is true for dementia as well. ...

getting things started

By ElisaGarcia in Silenced by Diabetes

I have missed yall! Things have been both interesting and exhausting at the same time! However it is that time again .. time to get ready for step out 2013! I cannot express how awesome it is to see our ...

Overview of a Diamond

By hrgirl in Providing Care and Comfort for Your Aging Loved One

We have determined what some signs for the first stage of dementia might look like and how to communicate with a diamond effectively. A dementia diamond, much like an actual diamond is still clear, they are sharp and can cut ...

Effective communication skills-Diamond

By hrgirl in Providing Care and Comfort for Your Aging Loved One

When dealing with a Diamond, make a plan. Avoid confronting your loved one head on about anything. Frustration, sadness, aggravation, and a lack of patience with the situation can make it nearly impossible to have effective communication when dealing with ...

Getting a Diamond to work with you, not against you.

By hrgirl in Providing Care and Comfort for Your Aging Loved One

Last week we discussed some of the basic characteristics of a diamond, such as loss of short term memory, lack of hygiene and finding items in odd places. Today, I’d like to discuss some of the common mistakes that family ...

Update: Mother's Day Fundraiser - Marias Miracle

By marcie1003 in Maria's Miracle

Bake Sale will feature items from local business, Sweetly Frosted by Joy, Mi Tierra Mexican Bakery, Halepaskas and many more delicious contributions from friends and family Raffle Items: Jager gift set, Houston Texan hat(s), Jewlery set(s), Beer Basket, STRIPES/VALLERO Basket, ...

Early Voting * At the NEW PLACE

By GeorgeMatthews in Victoria County Election Administrator

Early Voting in Person for the May 11, 2013 City of Victoria General & Special Election will continue weekdays through Tuesday, May 7th. Normal hours of operation are 8 am to 5 pm with additional hours of 7 am to ...

City Election Saturday, May 11, 2013

By GeorgeMatthews in Victoria County Election Administrator

The City of Victoria General & Special Election is here. On Saturday, May 11th, twenty-one polling places will open throughout the city. They will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. Each polling place will be happy to accept ...