Summer
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July & August 2023 | Issue 31

  • ABC's Video of the Month: Navigating the Medicaid/Mass Health Application Process

  • Come to Your "Senses" protecting your vision and support for hearing loss

  • ABC's Team Training: Our staff is growing and excelling in their training

  • Thanks to Our Caregivers

  • Back-to-School Care Planning


What Our Partners Are Saying...

"I met with our team yesterday and we really appreciate how responsive and informative you all are. Thanks for the good work you do. Our jobs are hard enough and your team definitely helps to make our jobs easier!"

Jessica P.
Case Manager
ABC's Featured Video of the Month
Navigating the Grueling Medicaid/Mass Health Application Process
Rumor has it that the Medicaid application process (also known as Mass Health application) is a pain in the you-know-what and we are here to tell you that the rumors are right- it can be!

However, navigating this entire process from start to finish is easy when you have an expert like Darcia Tremblay and her team at Silver Lining Solutions by your side!

Thinking it's time to start Medicaid planning? Contact Darcia today!

Tune in for best practices right from the source or visit Silver Lining Solutions online for more info!
Come to Your "Senses"
Healthy Vision
While weakening eyesight is a common bi-product of aging, there are many ways to protect your vision.

One of the very best things you can do is SCHEDULE & KEEP routine eye exams as these visits can help with early detection of prominent eye diseases like Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma, which commonly affect older adults.

The Amsler Grid (shown to the right) is an exercise that can easily be done at home which can highlight new or worsening conditions with vision. If you notice that any of the areas of the grid appear darker than others, wavy, blank or blurry you should contact your eye doctor right away!
Solutions for Hearing Loss
Hearing loss happens as we get older but the good news is you don't have to let this impairment define you!

For those who have trouble hearing, there are many assistive devices that can help lessen the burden of hearing loss like closed captioning, hearing aids, cochlear implants and captioned services and devices for tablets, computers and telephones (some offered totally FREE)!
Beat the Heat &
Watch Those UV Rays!
Melanoma, also known as "skin cancer," is scary regardless of how old you are but it is especially dangerous for older adults.

Did you know that some standard medications may increase your chances of getting skin cancer?
Services, Celebrations and More!
ABC Team Takes Training
to the Next Level
We're delighted to acknowledge and applaud the incredible dedication and effort our team has displayed in their training during the first half of 2023.

We thank and celebrate our fantastic caregiving staff for the impressive investment they've made in their professional development through completing extensive training to help them be the very best caregivers they can be for our clients!
Crui$ing for Dollar$ with SeniorCare
After a long hiatus during COVID, SeniorCare's sunset cruise fundraiser was back and better than ever (and the weather even cooperated)!

ABC Home Healthcare Professionals was a proud premier sponsor of this prominent fundraising event for SeniorCare Inc.- raising money to support various programs across the organization that help to provide much needed assistance to seniors throughout the Cape Ann communities.

Pictured from left to right are: Christine Sheehan (ABC's Marketing Manager), Michelle McNall (ABC's Business Development Manager), Clare Pappagallo (ABC's Clinical Manager & RN) and Joan Lepore (President & Operations Officer at ABC)
Thank You, Caregivers!
Our workers really are homecare heroes. Nothing stands in their way, not even mother nature!

We have seen quite a bit of varying weather conditions this summer from torrential rains, intense humidity and extreme heat. Caring for someone in their home can be a difficult task and doing so in these weather conditions can make it even harder. Nevertheless, our caregivers are committed to our clients and providing top-notch care which is why we are so grateful to each and every one of our workers that they are part of our ABC family!
It's Back-to-School Time!
With the summer being a popular time for traveling, extended visits from family and friends and increased time off, it is common for seniors to cut down on regularly scheduled hours to take advantage of the extra help. However, with normal schedules resuming, home care services likely need to resume as well.
Call 781-245-1880 to speak to your Client Care Coordinator and we will get you back on your regular schedule!
Happy Birthday to Our Clients
We might not be able to be there to celebrate but the ABC team is wishing all of our clients born in July & August a very happy birthday & a fabulous year ahead!

Carol A, Anthony A, Carol A, Josephine A, Jane A, Judith A, Rosa A, Mary Jane B, Steven B, Gordon B, Joanne B, Renate B, Mary B, Robert C, Donna C, Jodene C, Deborah C, Patty C, Ralph C, Catherine C, Sandra C, Dorothea C, Cheryl D, Ann D, Luigi D, Louise D, Diana D, Bonnie D, Susan D, Edward D, Dorothea C, Mark F, Patricia F, Wayne F, Cathy F, Mark F, Carol F, Julie F, Anthony G, Kathleen G, James G, Michaela G, Denis G, Michele G, Elizabeth G, Carolyn H, Rosemarie H, Robert H, Linda H, Joan H, Luisa I, Sandra J, Nora J, Paula J, Robert J, Lorilyn K, George K, Judith L, Beverly L, Thomas L, Robert L, Maria L, Diane L, Karen L, Cyril L, Joanna M, Robert M, Kenneth M, Paul M, Bernie M, Michael M, Eleanor M, Ethel M, Lawrence M, Mary M, Virginia M, Patricia M, Paul M, Adriana N, Thomas N, Patricia N, Susan N, Anne O, Maliheh O, Janice P, Pauline P, Bhagavati P, Helen R, Antoinette R, Jimmy R, Vincie R, Mary R, Ellen R, Mark R, Joseph S, Judy S, Charles S, James S, Linda S, Louise S, Dorothy S, Thomas S, Kenneth S, Sarah S, Gwendolyn S, Giuseppa S, Gordon S, Mathew T, Rose T, Alan T, Jeanne T, Pamela V, Emma W, Marie W, Mary W, Corrine Y, Carol Y
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