HOUSTON AREA CONTINUITY OF CARE MEETINGS 2011 and 2012 |
Special thanks to February 15 speaker
CASEY WILSON, Administrator, RS, BSN,
Ambassadors Caregivers.
His well received topic, "Home Health,
Hospice, and Home Care", featured a
discussion of appropriate strategies, potential
payer sources, and different ways to navigate
the systems involved in caring for
clients/patients. He is seen here with
VICTORIA BRYANT, PharmD, and
President of Ambassadors Caregivers, our
February 15, 2011 meeting sponsor.
Many thanks to our April 19, 2011 speaker, LAURIE M.
GLAZE, LMSW, Executive Director, Texas One Voice: A
Collaborative for Health and Human Services. It was a
well attended program of great interest. Ms. Glaze is
shown left with HACOC President HONEY LEVEEN.
GLAZE, LMSW, Executive Director, Texas One Voice: A
Collaborative for Health and Human Services. It was a
well attended program of great interest. Ms. Glaze is
shown left with HACOC President HONEY LEVEEN.
"Back in the Hospital?" was a realistic
assessment of transitional care into the
community, presented by experts
LYNDA COLLINS, Director of
Continuity of Care, Methodist Hospital
(left), and JANE BAVINEAU, Executive
Director of Care for Elders. We thank
them for their enlightenment on this
topic.
assessment of transitional care into the
community, presented by experts
LYNDA COLLINS, Director of
Continuity of Care, Methodist Hospital
(left), and JANE BAVINEAU, Executive
Director of Care for Elders. We thank
them for their enlightenment on this
topic.
Sincere appreciation goes to May 17, 2011 presenter TOMMY THOMPSON,
Executive Vice President of CanCare, Inc. (shown center) His topic,
"Powerful Tools for the Caregiver," was most applicable to both family and
professional caregivers in recognizing sources of stress and means to survive
it. His Point Point on “Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress”
successfully engaged the audience with humor and relevance. Special thanks
go to the May 17 Meeting Sponsor: ENCORE CAREGIVERS
Also pictured, from left: HACOC President Honey Leveen, Long Term Care
Insurance; Doris Brand, Nora Aden and Mike Aden, all of Encore
Caregivers, the May 17 meeting sponsors.
Executive Vice President of CanCare, Inc. (shown center) His topic,
"Powerful Tools for the Caregiver," was most applicable to both family and
professional caregivers in recognizing sources of stress and means to survive
it. His Point Point on “Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress”
successfully engaged the audience with humor and relevance. Special thanks
go to the May 17 Meeting Sponsor: ENCORE CAREGIVERS
Also pictured, from left: HACOC President Honey Leveen, Long Term Care
Insurance; Doris Brand, Nora Aden and Mike Aden, all of Encore
Caregivers, the May 17 meeting sponsors.
A special THANK YOU from
HACOC goes to our July 19, 2011
presenter, DIANE ALEXANDER.
RID, ASID, LEED®AP, EDAC,
(right). As a Registered Interior
Designer specializing in
healthcare, education, wellness,
the aging population, and special
needs situations. Our speaker
offered a fine program on
Evidence Based and Research
Inspired design principles that
work toward healthy Interiors for
human comfort, high function, and
beauty. A colorful slide
presentation illustrated how
"interiors can help people maintain
independence and how the right
environment can help lift and heal
the spirit." Diane teaches at the
Art Institute of Houston and can
be reached at
diane@interioradaptations.co
HACOC goes to our July 19, 2011
presenter, DIANE ALEXANDER.
RID, ASID, LEED®AP, EDAC,
(right). As a Registered Interior
Designer specializing in
healthcare, education, wellness,
the aging population, and special
needs situations. Our speaker
offered a fine program on
Evidence Based and Research
Inspired design principles that
work toward healthy Interiors for
human comfort, high function, and
beauty. A colorful slide
presentation illustrated how
"interiors can help people maintain
independence and how the right
environment can help lift and heal
the spirit." Diane teaches at the
Art Institute of Houston and can
be reached at
diane@interioradaptations.co
Appreciation goes to June 21, 2011 speakers Dick
Humphrey and Ana Schick, Board of Director and
Executive Director of Interface Samaritan Counseling
Centers. Their presentation on “POWERFUL TOOLS
FOR CAREGVERS: When Additional Tools should be
Considered” focused on "Where these tools came from,
how they got here, and how they help Caregivers". Both
family and professional caregivers benefited from their
concepts. Shown from left: Gillian Hill of The Plaza at
The Buckingham (monthly corporate sponsor), Dick
Humphrey and Ana Schick.
Humphrey and Ana Schick, Board of Director and
Executive Director of Interface Samaritan Counseling
Centers. Their presentation on “POWERFUL TOOLS
FOR CAREGVERS: When Additional Tools should be
Considered” focused on "Where these tools came from,
how they got here, and how they help Caregivers". Both
family and professional caregivers benefited from their
concepts. Shown from left: Gillian Hill of The Plaza at
The Buckingham (monthly corporate sponsor), Dick
Humphrey and Ana Schick.
A special HACOC THANK YOU
goes to our August 16, 2011
speaker, PAUL HOPE (right).
After many years with the Alley
Theatre, as part of its resident
company, Paul began Bayou City
Concert Musicals (BCCM), now
going strong after 12 years. It
stages classic, under-performed
American musicals, with all
proceeds donated to charity. Paul
offered a fascinating history of the
company and gave us exciting
glimpses into their production of
Finian’s Rainbow, scheduled for
September 8-11, 2011 at the Heinen
Theatre. See their website for
complete details.
goes to our August 16, 2011
speaker, PAUL HOPE (right).
After many years with the Alley
Theatre, as part of its resident
company, Paul began Bayou City
Concert Musicals (BCCM), now
going strong after 12 years. It
stages classic, under-performed
American musicals, with all
proceeds donated to charity. Paul
offered a fascinating history of the
company and gave us exciting
glimpses into their production of
Finian’s Rainbow, scheduled for
September 8-11, 2011 at the Heinen
Theatre. See their website for
complete details.
Special HACOC APPRECIATION goes to our
September 20, 2011 speaker, ANA L. LEECH, MD,
Medical Director of Supportive Care and Palliative
Medicine at Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest,
who clarified for the audience many aspects of the
emerging “INTEGRATIVE CARE
MANAGEMENT" model of palliative care. The
teamwork approach and supportive services for
family and loved ones of the patient were especially
interesting. Contact: Memorial Hermann Southwest
Hospital, 7600 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074;
713.456.6123. Visit http://www.memorialhermann.
org/locations/southwest/content.aspx?id=10923
September 20, 2011 speaker, ANA L. LEECH, MD,
Medical Director of Supportive Care and Palliative
Medicine at Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest,
who clarified for the audience many aspects of the
emerging “INTEGRATIVE CARE
MANAGEMENT" model of palliative care. The
teamwork approach and supportive services for
family and loved ones of the patient were especially
interesting. Contact: Memorial Hermann Southwest
Hospital, 7600 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074;
713.456.6123. Visit http://www.memorialhermann.
org/locations/southwest/content.aspx?id=10923
ROBIN MILLER, of Veterans
Financial, offered a fine program
on access to benefits for qualified
veterans and spouses during the
October 18, 2011 HACOC
meeting. Robin is a financial
planner, insurance advisor, and
Houston Area Continuity of Care
member. To learn more about the
substantial funds available from the
Veterans Administration's Aid &
Attendance Pension program, visit
www.veteransfinancial.com
Financial, offered a fine program
on access to benefits for qualified
veterans and spouses during the
October 18, 2011 HACOC
meeting. Robin is a financial
planner, insurance advisor, and
Houston Area Continuity of Care
member. To learn more about the
substantial funds available from the
Veterans Administration's Aid &
Attendance Pension program, visit
www.veteransfinancial.com
Many thanks to November 15, 2011
speaker WALLY KRONZER, who
presented "Rotary Work on the
Mosquito Coast”, describing his
travels to Nicaragua and Honduras
for Rotary's involvement there.
Wally is a local appellate attorney
and past Area Foundation Chair for
Rotary District 5890.
speaker WALLY KRONZER, who
presented "Rotary Work on the
Mosquito Coast”, describing his
travels to Nicaragua and Honduras
for Rotary's involvement there.
Wally is a local appellate attorney
and past Area Foundation Chair for
Rotary District 5890.
Special guest and past HACOC president SHIRLEY McELROY
WEBER (second from left) installed our 2012 HACOC officers at
the December 20, 2011 meeting: (Shown from left) COLLISTO
(COCO) CHERRY, Community Outreach; RONDA READE,
Assistant Secretary; DORIS BRAND, At-Large Position 1:
CAROLYN DeWITT, President; LAURIE MORELAND, Secretary;
HONEY LEVEEN, Immediate Past President and now Vice
President; ROBIN MILLER, Discretionary Fund; CAROL
KALMANOFF, At-Large Position 2; and KELLY MOYER, Assistant
Vice President. Not present were DIXIE TURNER, Treasurer;
DIANNE COOPER, Membership; SELBY CLARKE, At-Large
Position 5; SARAH KERN, Assistant Discretionary Fund.
WEBER (second from left) installed our 2012 HACOC officers at
the December 20, 2011 meeting: (Shown from left) COLLISTO
(COCO) CHERRY, Community Outreach; RONDA READE,
Assistant Secretary; DORIS BRAND, At-Large Position 1:
CAROLYN DeWITT, President; LAURIE MORELAND, Secretary;
HONEY LEVEEN, Immediate Past President and now Vice
President; ROBIN MILLER, Discretionary Fund; CAROL
KALMANOFF, At-Large Position 2; and KELLY MOYER, Assistant
Vice President. Not present were DIXIE TURNER, Treasurer;
DIANNE COOPER, Membership; SELBY CLARKE, At-Large
Position 5; SARAH KERN, Assistant Discretionary Fund.
HACOC AWARDS DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO
AREA NONPROFITS
At the December 2011 meeting, four charities received grants from
the DISCRETIONARY FUND awarded by HACOC at the end of
each calendar year. Representatives from each of the recipient
organizations spoke of their mission and accomplishments and
expressed their gratitude for the generosity of HACOC members
and guests who contribute to the fund. It is supported by raffle
ticket sales at each monthly meeting. HACOC thanks all who
contributed during 2011.
Shown are representatives from:
AREA NONPROFITS
At the December 2011 meeting, four charities received grants from
the DISCRETIONARY FUND awarded by HACOC at the end of
each calendar year. Representatives from each of the recipient
organizations spoke of their mission and accomplishments and
expressed their gratitude for the generosity of HACOC members
and guests who contribute to the fund. It is supported by raffle
ticket sales at each monthly meeting. HACOC thanks all who
contributed during 2011.
Shown are representatives from:
HACOC 2012 President
CAROLYN DeWITT
(center) presented the
check to the ER Jewish
Community Center
Meals on Wheels
representatives,
TIMOTHY STEWART
(left). and GAYLE
ROCKOFF.
CAROLYN DeWITT
(center) presented the
check to the ER Jewish
Community Center
Meals on Wheels
representatives,
TIMOTHY STEWART
(left). and GAYLE
ROCKOFF.
HACOC Board member
DORIS BRAND (left)
presented the grant
check to Interfaith
Ministries Meals on
Wheels program
representatives
ANDREA COHEN
FINEMAN (center) and
KENT LOFTIN.
DORIS BRAND (left)
presented the grant
check to Interfaith
Ministries Meals on
Wheels program
representatives
ANDREA COHEN
FINEMAN (center) and
KENT LOFTIN.
Amazing Place
representatives
ELLEN TUFFLY
(left) and SUSAN
GILES display their
grant check.
representatives
ELLEN TUFFLY
(left) and SUSAN
GILES display their
grant check.
HACOC Board
Secretary LAURIE
MORELAND (on right)
presented the grant
check to the Seven
Acres Jewish Senior
Services
representatives GAIL
KINNIE (left) and
JANE SHAPIRO.
Secretary LAURIE
MORELAND (on right)
presented the grant
check to the Seven
Acres Jewish Senior
Services
representatives GAIL
KINNIE (left) and
JANE SHAPIRO.