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OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE

promotional gear (pens, pencils, key these people who took the time and Special thanks to the Vocational
chains, etc.) effort to reach out to people they Transition Center (LISD) who houses
didn’t know. He came to Lubbock this project as well as providing
Locating suitable fabrics and sewing and found “one of the friendliest and information to students on basic
notions are essential to the success most community-minded cities.” He sewing and other skills.
of the Stockings Project. In addition, decided to make Lubbock his home!
caps are crocheted and knitted. The Lubbock RSVP actively involves in
candy is purchased with generous Another message stated, “First, I the Stocking Project and connects
donations from businesses and want to say thank you for sending them with a variety of volunteer
individuals. the stockings out to the Airmen opportunities. For information about
and Soldiers. They definitely made the Stockings Project and how you
I know I speak on behalf of every a difference and were very much can get involved, please contact Dona
serviceman who received a gift appreciated by the Airmen and Nussbaum at 806.441.3558 or contact
stocking when I say that they are soldiers here. Secondly, as a Texas RSVP at rsvp@ttuhsc.edu.
truly grateful to be in the thoughts Tech alum, it is awesome to see
and prayers of so many wonderful the citizens from Lubbock and We cannot thank our servicemen and
people during the holidays. Each beyond, sending items out to fellow women enough. They have made
year, thank you notes are received Americans across the world. It is many sacrifices on our behalf. Thank
from the recipients. awesome to know that this group you for your service!

One man who received a stocking cares and is looking out for those Duty, honor, country. Those three
recently left the military and was who are not able to be with their hallowed words reverently dictate what
undecided on his next step or loved ones during this family time of you ought to be, what you can be, what
where his next location would be. the year. “ you will be. ~ Douglas MacArthur
He decided to check out Lubbock, The Patriot Stockings Project will
Texas. He wanted to know about complete its 19th year in 2025.

NEW TTU STUDY OF ALZHEIMER’S AND RELATED DEMENTIAS
by Dona Nussbaum and Joan Blackmon

Texas Tech University is conducting a study, allowing • Give a blood and saliva sample
participants to earn up to $120. The study aims to help
understand how group intervention (with content on • Be given a smartwatch to wear
distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal • Attend a 16-week group intervention that meets once a
effectiveness, and mindfulness) could change coping, week for one hour at the GIA
relationships, emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and/
or suicide risk that some people might experience as During your participation in the group session, free
a caregiver. This study adapts Dialectical Behavioral activities and respite will be provided for your family
Therapy (DBT) to implement interventions to reduce member or friend with Alzheimer’s and related
suicide risk among aging caregivers of persons with dementias, if needed.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, evaluating
its effectiveness. For more information or to enroll

In this study, you would: in the study, please call Dr. Singer
at (806)834-5884 or email us at
• Answer survey questions about your background, psychology.adcaregivers@ttu.edu
emotions, thoughts, and behaviors

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