Caregivers: Watch out for the Stress
The nearly three million family caregivers across Texas — our family members, friends, partners and neighbors — often face financial, physical and emotional difficulties as they care for loved ones who are unable to care for themselves.
Many caregivers say that they experience positive emotional effects from the time, effort and work of caring for another. But caregiving can also be stressful.
If you're a caregiver who also has a job, your must juggle work and caregiving responsibilities. If you have your own children, you add parenting responsibilities to the mix. | Continue this story
Family Volunteers at DADS
Nov. 18-24 marks the observance of National Family Volunteer Week. According to the 2000 survey by the Department of Labor, 36.5 percent of adults with children under age 18 volunteered, compared to 23.7 percent of adults without children. The Gallup Organization for the Independent Sector survey found that 53.7 percent of adults with children under age 18 volunteered, versus 45.1 percent of adults without children under age 18. | Continue this story
November is DADS Partner Month
DADS partners are essential to the unique opportunities the agency provides for Texans. Partners provide the momentum and the means to expand and enhance our services and supports.
Our partners are not limited in size and scope; they represent the public, private, nonprofit and faith-based sectors of Texas. They range from a local newspaper to a global communications corporation. | Continue this story
2007 DADS ICF/MR Provider and Surveyor Conference Materials Now Online
Presentations from the November conference are now available through the DADS Provider Portal. More will be added as they are made available to the agency. Please click here to view the materials.
Upcoming Events
CDS Implementation Training for HCS and TxHmL Providers, and MRA staff.
Four training opportunities are available:
- Nov. 14-15 — Fort Worth
- Nov. 26-27 — Houston
- Nov. 29-30 — San Antonio
- Dec. 4-5 — Fort Worth
Click on the link above for registration information. Specific training site information will be included with the training confirmation email.
Texas Homeland Security Conference
Dec. 3-7, 2007
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
Sponsored by the Governor's Division of Emergency Management
Alberto N. v Hawkins Settlement
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and DADS have settled a lawsuit that affects Texas Health Steps, Comprehensive Care Program-eligible children under 21 years of age. The terms of the settlement apply to Medicaid-funded nursing services, personal care services, and durable medical equipment and supplies. Please click here for more information about the Alberto N. Settlement.
Updated: November 19, 2007
