July/August 2022
Home Care News by Angels
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In the summertime, when the weather is hot, you can reach right up and touch the sky.
—MUNGO JERRY—
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July/August Dates to Note:
Happy Summer! It's great to get out and explore our area; New Jersey has so much to offer, especially in the summer months. For more local summer fun ideas, check out orchards/farms — many have weekend events with food, live music, and family activities.
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.
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10 Benefits of Swimming
Summer is the perfect time to discuss the importance of water exercising in one’s overall health planning. There are many, many benefits that swimming and general water exercises offer. Check out these 10 benefits.
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How to Help Seniors with Hoarding Problems
The next time you visit an older parent or senior, take a good look around their home for signs of clutter or untidiness. Hoarding is a behavioral disorder characterized by extreme clutter in a home that negatively impacts a person’s quality of life. Hoarding may not seem dangerous, but it can cause major problems — especially for vulnerable people such as seniors.
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Our Gadget Corner features unique products which have extra benefits for the senior population.*
Lift Lender: Lift Lender is a lifting assist tool that minimizes use of your back. The tool is multipurpose and can be used to lift, pull, carry, and pickup heavy or bulky items such as furniture, plants, storage bins, ladders, drywall, etc. Provides leverage to minimize bending, stooping, and straining. Visit LiftLender.com for more information and to watch demonstration videos.
Bug Bite Thing: Bug Bite Thing is a unique suction tool that extracts insect saliva from the skin. It alleviates itching and swelling from bites and stings. It's a chemical-free solution to a common summer annoyance! Featured on Shark Tank. Visit BugBiteThing.com for more information.
*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!
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We’re Delighted to Hear from Families About Our Exceptional Care!
A 5-Star Review:
"Visiting Angels have helped us through the last six months. I don’t how we would have made it without their support. Our father passed on [in January] & our Mom suffers from Alzheimer’s. True angels on earth. Thank you Visiting Angels from our family to yours."
—Lisa B, Beverly, NJ
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Celebrating Our Hardworking Employees
We are so proud of our wonderful, hard-working employees who go beyond the call of duty. Below is why our Angels are so special...
Jeilyn F: Jeilyn has been with Visiting Angels since October 2017. She is an accomplished and level-headed caregiver who maintains a professional demeanor in stressful situations. Our clients appreciate her kind attention and often comment that she makes every day a pleasure when she is with them. Procedurally, Jeilyn is responsive to office communications and requests, and is timely in submitting her required paperwork and duty sheets.
Amal S: Amal has been one of our dedicated live-in caregivers since August 2020. Amal is adept at dealing with challenging behaviors such as dementia. She keeps her composure and is able to redirect our clients in a sensitive and respectful manner. She follows office procedures by communicating regularly with the office and dutifully submits our required weekly paperwork.
We appreciate and thank you, Jeilyn and Amal!
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Senior Humor
SENIOR AEROBICS
A woman reported, "I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising.
I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors.
I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour.
But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over."
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COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters Widely Available |
COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone aged 6 months and older in New Jersey. Booster shots are also available (see CDC recommendations regarding age/doses). Pharmacies in stores such as CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite-Aid are all offering vaccination opportunities.
It's important to protect yourself, older people, and everyone you come in contact with by getting a COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot.
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Angel Recipes
Cheese Tortellini with Tomatoes and Corn
This bright dish looks and tastes like summer! Perfect for picnics or potlucks. Read the recipe here.
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July/August
Celebrity Birthdays
Andre Braugher, July 1
Dan Aykroyd, 70, July 1
Tom Cruise, 60, July 3
John Tesh, 70, July 9
Sofia Vergara, 50, July 10
Harrison Ford, 80, July 13
Terry O'Quinn, 70, July 15
David Hasselhoff, 70, July 17
Anthony Edwards, 60, July 19
Marlon Fayans, 50, July 23
Maya Rudolph, 50, July 27
Wesley Snipes, July 31
Michelle Yeah, 60, Aug 6
John Slattery, 60, Aug 13
Ben Affleck, 50, Aug 15
Steve Carell, 60, Aug 16
Paul Reubens, 70, Aug 27
Cameron Diaz, 50, Aug 30
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Recognizing Our Long Service Caregivers
Many of our CHHA caregivers have been working with Visiting Angels for many years. We'd like to take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate our team of loyal employees who have been with us four or more years this year.
To our devoted Angels, we are grateful for your continued service. You're so important to our company and to our clients!
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Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties
609-883-8188
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Our New Jersey Service Area
Burlington County: 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
Mercer County: 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
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About Our Care
Visiting Angels is a New Jersey-licensed, non-medical in-home care company committed to providing an exceptional level of security, comfort, and peace of mind to our clients and their families.
Our certified home health professionals are ready to provide assistance with activities of daily living to seniors, adults with disabilities, those recovering from surgery, and to those who have memory issues. Visiting Angels' services help families spend more mutually-rewarding and meaningful time with their loved ones and also helps provides peace of mind to those who face the challenges of long-distance caregiving.
Our services include tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, shopping, hygiene assistance, bathing, dressing, and grooming care. Visiting Angels' in-home care helps make it possible for seniors and other adults to continue living at home safely. License HP0107200.
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