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Visiting Angels Awarded "Caring Super Star of 2020"

6 Tips to Avoid Winter Dehydration

5 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease in Women

Gadget Corner

Client Testimonial

Hiring Certified Home Health Aides

Senior Humor

Angel Recipes
 
Celebrity Birthdays
 
Max, Our Office Mascot

What's Happening At Visiting Angels

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Winter Jokes
 
Q: What do you call ten rabbits hopping backwards through the snow together?
A: A receding hare line.

Q: What type of diet did the snowman go on?
A: The Meltdown Diet

Q: Why did the boy keep his trumpet out in the snow?
A: Because he liked cool music.

Q: What did the snowman have for breakfast?
A: Frosted Snowflakes

Q: What often falls in the winter but never gets hurt?
A: Snow

Q: What do Snowmen call their offspring?
A: Chill-dren.
 
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January & February Celebrity Birthdays 50+:    
Victoria Principal, 70, Jan. 3
Julie Chen, 50, Jan. 6
Shonda Rhimes, 50, Jan. 13
Tippi Hedren, 90 Jan. 19
Richard Dean Anderson, 70, Jan. 23
Heather Graham, 50, Jan. 29
Gene Hackman, 90, Jan. 30
Minnie Driver, 50, Jan. 31
James Spader, 60, feb. 7
Robert Wagner, 90, Feb. 10
Peter Gabriel, 70, Feb. 13
Cybill Shepherd, 70, Feb. 18
Smokey Robinson, 80, Feb. 19
Joanne Woodward, 90, Feb. 27


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Office Mascot, Max



January/February 2020
  

One kind word can warm
three winter months.
 
- JAPANESE PROVERB -      
 
 
JANUARY/FEBRUARY DATES TO NOTE:
  * January 1: New Year's Day
  * January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  * February 2: Groundhog Day
  * February 14: Valentine's Day
  * February 17: Presidents' Day 
 
Thank you for reading this issue of "Home Care News by Angels"! We look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions about our newsletter. Please email us at info@njseniorcare.com or post on our Facebook page. 

 
Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties Honored Among Top Home Care Agencies in the Nation--Named "Caring Super Star of 2020" for Service Excellence                       

Positive Consumer Ratings Led to This Industry-Leading Distinction from Caring.com

We are pleased pleased to announce we have been selected as a "Caring Super Star of 2020" for service excellence in home care. In consumer ratings and reviews on Caring.com, we earned a 5-star rating (the highest possible score) within the qualification time frame, while also having a high volume of positive reviews and meeting other criteria for this national honor. We were named a "Caring Super Star of 2020" for earning the Caring Stars award in 2020 and two additional years since 2017. There are only 139 Caring Super Stars in home care nationwide for 2020. We are thrilled to be the ONLY home care company in Mercer County to earn this award! See the winner list at bit.ly/CaringSuperStar.

To be considered for the award, Caring Stars agencies met a set of rigorous criteria based on ratings and reviews from seniors and their family members. Caring.com senior care experts also conducted a reviews-integrity audit and took other quality-assurance measures before determining the Caring Stars of 2020.
To learn more about the Caring Stars program and view the complete winner list, please visit: www.caring.com/bestseniorliving.   

 
5 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease in Women
February is American Heart Month                     

While heart disease usually occurs later in life in women than in men, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) remains the #1 killer for both genders. Women are more likely than men to suffer from two other forms of heart disease: Coronary Microvasculature Disease (MVD) and Broken Heart Syndrome. Currently, 1 in 4 American women die due to heart disease. These 5 steps may reduce your risk of heart disease.

 
6 Tips to Avoid Winter Dehydration                      
Most of us only consider combating our body's loss of water during the summer months, when it is hot outside and we can feel ourselves losing water through perspiration. In winter, however, the risk of dehydration is also very real. The causes for fluid loss may still be present in cold weather. Check out these 6 ways to avoid winter dehydration.

Gadget Corner
 
O ur Gadget Corner features unique products which have extra benefits for the NJ senior care population.*
 
911 Help Now® Auto Rescue Tool with Voice Communication
This tool will help keep you or your loved one prepared for an emergency when driving. Simply press the SOS button to speak directly with a 911 operator if an emergency arises. The handy tool also includes a flashlight, decibel alarm, battery backup with USB charging port. The 911 Help Now Auto Rescue Tool plugs into the charging port of your car, so it will never be forgotten at home or lost in a purse. For details, visit
   
Kuhn Rikon Scoop and Strain Set                
These two clever tools nest together but act separately. One scoop is a colander to quickly and easily drain pasta or veggies, and the other scoop is for measuring dry ingredients such as dry pasta, flour, or sugar. From Kuhn Rikon. Visit www.QVC.com for more information and to watch a product demonstration.

Click here to see featured gadgets from past issues.   
 
*Visiting Angels does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. Items shown are for informational purposes only. 

Have a helpful gadget you'd like us to feature in Home Care News by Angels? Let us know!


icon We're Delighted to Hear from Families About Our Exceptional Care!

A Satisfied Client's Review:

"We hired Visiting Angels for my mom; we had them for a month. My mom needed help with dressing in the morning, and they did all that. My mom was very comfortable, and they were very nice to her. The woman [aide] who used to come every day was very prompt and helped my mom quite a bit when she was home. Billing and scheduling was fine; it was an automatic pay... They were very good."
--JC, Hamilton Square, NJ

Visit our Testimonial page to read more terrific reviews!



Angels Who Soar: Celebrating Our Hardworking Employees    
 
We are so proud of our wonderful, hard-working employees who go beyond the call of duty. Read why our Angels are so special...
 
Tenneh M. has been with Visiting Angels for a year as a live-in aide, and has proven to be a valued member of our team! Tenneh is very observant of even small changes in our client's condition, and has cultivated a meaningful relationship with our client. She communicates very well with our office staff, completes and returns her duty sheets each week (along with her live-in timesheets), rarely takes time off, and performs her duties with dedication.

Aleia W. is a personable and friendly aide. Our clients have commented that Aleia must really enjoy what she does since she always seems to be happy and cheerful! She's also very concerned about our clients and notes any changes that affect their health. She has dementia experience and is adept at redirection. As for office procedures, she regularly submits her required weekly duty sheets, dutifully clocks in and out, and has been willing to do fill-in assignments.

We are grateful for you and thank you for your hard work, Tenneh and Aleia! 
 

 
What's Happening at Visiting Angels

Happy New Year from all of us at Visiting Angels!
Pictured L to R: Back row: Judy, Nora, Michelle, Kari, Anthony, Rudy. Front row: Melissa, Emily
 
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January JANUARY AND FEBRUARY COMMUNITY 
RESOURCE BULLETINS
January and February's Community Resource Bulletins focus on JANUARY: FIGHTING POST HOLIDAY DEPRESSION and FEBRUARY: AMERICAN HEART MONTH. To download a printable copy of these bulletins, click here for January and click here for February. You will also find back issues of our Community Resource Bulletin from previous months on our website's resource page.  


  

Visiting Angels proudly services the following NJ cities and surrounding areas:


Beverly, Birmingham, Bordentown, Bridgeboro, Browns Mills, Burlington, Chesterfield, Cinnaminson, Cookstown, Columbus, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Evesboro, Evesham, Eastampton, Fieldsboro, Hainesport, Jacobstown, Jobstown, Juliustown, Kresson, Lenola, Lumberton, Mansfield, Marlton, Masonville, Mount Laurel, Medford, Moorestown, Mount Holly, New Lisbon, North Hanover, Palmyra, Pemberton, Pine Grove, Rancocas, Riverside, Riverton, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle, Vincentown, Westampton, Willingboro, Wrightstown

Allentown, Ewing, Ewing Township, Hamilton Township, Hamilton Square, Hopewell, Hopewell Township, Lawrence Township, Lawrenceville, Lambertville, Princeton, Princeton Township, Princeton Junction, Robbinsville, Skillman, Titusville, Trenton, Upper Freehold Township, West Windsor, West Windsor Township, Windsor, Yardville
About Our Care

Visiting Angels of Mercer and Burlington County is a New Jersey-licensed and accredited, non-medical home care company committed to provide an exceptional level of security, comfort, and peace of mind to our clients and their families. Our personal care Angels are certified home health aide professionals , and are ready to provide assistance with the activities of daily living to seniors, those who are disabled, those recovering from surgery, and to those who are frail. Our services include tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands and shopping, to more personal tasks such as hygiene assistance, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
 
Visiting Angels ' in-home care helps make it possible for seniors and other adults to continue living at home safely. We understand how challenging the home care selection process can be. We're experienced in working with families whose loved ones are resistant to receiving care. Our services help families spend more mutually-rewarding and meaningful time with their loved ones and also helps provide comfort and peace of mind to those who face the challenges of long-distance caregiving.  
 
For more information, please call us at 609-883-8188, visit our website www.VisitingAngels.com/burling-mercer or contact us by email at info@njseniorcare.com.