AGA Newsletter | April 2026

This month, Ann's Guardian Angels, Inc. celebrates 19 years in business. In April of 2007, Ann Neale opened a caregiving business in Centerville, Cape Cod utilizing her talents and experience as a social counselor. Since then, Ann has grown her business into a well-loved and trustworthy community partner that countless families have turned to for compassionate-based home healthcare. We are so thankful for all the caregivers, staff and clients for choosing Ann's Guardian Angels. We are also looking forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2027 and invite you to stay tuned for special invitations. Listen to Ann's story here.

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EXCELLENCE IN CAREGIVING SPOTLIGHT

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Karen Joakim and Jocelyn Payne for going above and beyond in their service to our clients. Their compassion, reliability, and dedication truly make a difference every day. We are so grateful for the care they provide and the positive impact they have on the lives of those we serve. Ann awarded them both $100 gas gift cards as a small token of appreciation. Thank you, Karen and Jocelyn, for representing our team with excellence!

Professional Development for Caregivers

This month's HCA topic for caregivers is Personal Care. Please see link below for newsletter and quiz. We strongly encourage AGA caregivers to stay current and complete the 2-3 minute reading and email quiz answers to Michelle Paton. HCA is also offering refresher courses, starting April 1st on Mental Health, Alzheimer's and Substance Abuse by Zoom. Check out info below.

AGA Networking

We are proud to advertise through N2 Company and appear in STROLL magazine. Here, Ann participates in a gathering this month with Stroll Pinehills at UVA Wine Bar in Plymouth.

See pictures from the event here!

Caregiving Resource

An up-to-date medication list is an important tool for the family caregiver and your care recipient’s doctor(s). People with chronic diseases or disabilities take more medications than any other group of patients. With the number of medications some patients take, the issue of medication management can easily become overwhelming.

Good health outcomes are three times less likely for patients who do not take medications correctly as compared to those that do. Improper use of medications causes 18 million emergency room visits per year. In the links below, we offer a way to manage the medications for families, clients and caregivers. Hope this is helpful to you!

Medication List (English)

Medication List (Spanish)

Caregiver Survey

If you had a "Caregiver Day Off" entirely to yourself, would you spend it on:

(1) A Relaxing Spa Day

(2) An Adventure Trip, OR

(3) Sleeping In

Click Here For Quick Survey! AGA Wants To Know!

Caregiver Honors Corner

The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is excited to announce the creation of MonArc, an innovative respite program for caregivers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with complex medical needs.

Participation is free of charge and open to all!

Click Here For More Info

Quote Of The Month

“Regardless of what challenge you are facing right now, know that it has not come to stay. It has come to pass. During these times, do what you can with what you have, and ask for help if needed. Most importantly, never surrender. Put things in perspective. Take care of yourself. Find ways to replenish your energy, strengthen your faith, and fortify yourself from the inside out.” – Les Brown

Phone Coverage

Michelle Paton	Saturday/Sunday	(508) 951-7765
Kim Mee	Tuesday/Thursday	(508) 225-5764
Amy Collymore	Friday	(774) 487-6792
Yomi	Saturday/Sunday	(774) 994-3142
Ann Neale	Monday/Wednesday	(508) 685-2479