Blog Post
Caregiving Conference Set for November 7th
East Texas AAA • October 22, 2019
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, the St. Louis Baptist Church Comfort and Care Ministry and ETCOG's Area Agency on Aging of East Texas bring a FREE conference for caregivers, Who cares? We do!
Hear the personal testimony, What Makes the Impossible, Possible, from care recipient, Wendell Jeffery, and Motivational Speaker, Lawandra Smith, presenting Lessons Learned from Ms. Jessie & Me, as well as presentations on Opiod Misuse Prevention, Medicare and YOU, and Resources in the Aging Network.
This Conference is designed to offer caregivers – families and individuals in East Texas caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions – with information and resources needed to carry out this very important work.
TO REGISTER
Call 903-595-5212 or email Juanita Padron
Assistance is available to find and compare 2025 health and drug plans now
We can't wait to host hundreds of area nursing facility administrators, practitioners, caregivers, and others who work with seniors at our 33rd annual REACH Conference (Regional Education on Aging, Caregiving, and Healthcare) next month! The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) hosts the annual conference to provide educational workshops, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities. This year's conference will be held at Maude Cobb in Longview on October 2-3 and is ideal for professionals or caregivers serving older adults and persons with disabilities.
About Us
The Area Agency on Aging of East Texas
is designated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to coordinate services for persons in East Texas who are 60 or older, with particular attention to low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited-English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas.
1501 Pentecost Road
Kilgore, Texas 75662
1-800-442-8845
Deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired customers may contact
Relay Texas: 800-735-2989 (TTY) and 711 (Voice).
Equal opportunity is the law.
Equal opportunity notice in English and Spanish
Administered by ETCOG