March/April 2022
Home Care News by Angels
|
Greetings!
Despite the forecast,
live like it's spring.
—LILLY PULITZER—
March/April Dates to Note:
- Sunday, March 13: Daylight Saving Time Begins
- Thursday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day
- Sunday, March 20: First Day of Spring
- Friday, April 1: April Fool's Day
- Saturday, April 2: Ramadan Begins
- Friday, April 15: Passover Begins
- Sunday, April 17: Easter Sunday
- Monday, April 18: Tax Day
- Friday, April 22: Earth 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.
|
|
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio Expresses Thanks to Visiting Angels Caregivers |
|
We, Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties, together with all Visiting Angels offices across America, are honored and proud to receive this public recognition by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio on behalf of all our exceptional Angel caregivers.
Our full Office Staff and team of RNs are working around the clock for our current clients, our quickly increasing number of new clients, and our Angel caregivers to provide close supervision to help keep them all protected, informed, and safe. We provide our Angels with protective equipment such as face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer to ensure the safety of our clients as well as our employees.
|
|
|
|
11 Easy-to-Grow Indoor Plants
House plants offer a variety of therapeutic benefits and can be an ideal hobby for aging adults. Whether it’s a flower, cactus, herb, or other greenery, indoor plants enable seniors to stay active while bringing splashes of nature and joy into their home. Indoor plants also reduce stress by inducing comfortable, soothing, and natural feelings and moods.
|
|
How to Help Seniors Manage Headaches and Migraines
Migraines are prevalent neurological disorders that affect 39 million Americans—mostly women—according to the Migraine Research Foundation. These painful bouts can adversely impact the health and well-being of older adults and lead to increases in depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Family caregivers can understand, monitor, and manage migraine and headache symptoms closely and know when to seek medical assistance.
|
|
|
Our Gadget Corner features unique products which have extra benefits for the senior population.*
Kohler Hyten Elevated Quiet Close Toilet Seat: If your knees and back make it harder to be seated on your standard-height toilet, the Kohler elevated seat may be for you. It raises the seat by 3", yet still looks stylish in your bathroom. The best part is that you don't need to replace your toilet. Visit Kohler.com for more information.
Worx Landroid Robotic Mower: Say goodbye to your old lawn mower! Robotic lawn mowers free you from mowing yourself or hiring someone. These mowers can be programmed on your smartphone via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to any schedule. They are battery powered with a high efficiency motor. Artificial Intelligence Algorithm (AIA) ensures the mower can pass through narrow paths. Visit Worx.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!
|
|
|
We’re Delighted to Hear from Families About Our Exceptional Care!
A 5-Star Review:
"We were very pleased with the aide my mom, 96, received from her Visiting Angel as she recovered from hip surgery."
—Vito T, Moorestown, NJ
|
|
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...
Joanna W: Joanna is a solid, professional live-in caregiver Angel. When assigned a very challenging case, she asked knowledgeable questions about our client and their needs, and continued to communicate with the office. Her calm demeanor and steady personality are a huge benefit when caring for clients with dementia who might need a more gentle, compassionate touch. She is able to maintain company standards and policies while in a stressful environment. She always gives the office plenty of time to schedule her time-off requests, which gives the office a better chance to get coverage. Additionally, Joanna is prompt in turning in duty sheets and responding to messages from the office.
Rose A: Rose's energetic and positive attitude enters the room before she does! She is always dedicated to our long-term clients, frequently remaining with them as long as they require our services. Rose creates such a feeling of family that she has received specific praise for that from both clients' family members and from our clients themselves. In addition to her innate ability to create a comfortable environment with clients, she also has a solid relationship with office members, submits duty sheets on time, and is eager to keep learning. Rose has solidified her spot in the Visiting Angels care team family.
We appreciate and thank you, Joanna and Rose!
|
|
Senior Humor
LATE NIGHT LECTURE
An older man driving erratically was stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and was asked where he was going at that time of night.
The man replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late."
The officer then asked, "Really? Who's giving that lecture at this time of night?"
The man replied, "That would be my wife."
|
|
|
COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters Widely Available |
COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone aged 5 and older in New Jersey. Booster shots are available for those aged 12+ for Pfizer and 18+ for Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. 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.
|
|
Angel Recipes
Asparagus with Tomatoes
April is National Florida Tomato Month. Why not celebrate it with this simple and delicious Asparagus and tomato recipe? Read the recipe here.
|
|
March/April
Celebrity Birthdays
Jon Bon Jovi, 60, March 2
Laraine Newman, 70, March 2
Shaquille O'Neal, 50, March 6
Timbaland, 50, March 10
Common, 50, March 13
Floyd Mayweather Sr, 70, March 15
Rosie O’Donnell, 60, March 21
Matthew Broderick, 60, March 21
Bob Costas, 70, March 22
Marcia Cross, 60, March 25
MC Hammer, 60, March 30
Annette O'Toole, 70, April 1
Clark Gregg, 60, April 2
Wayne Newton, 80, April 3
Marsha Mason, 80, April 3
Mitch Pileggi, 70, April 5
Marilu Henner, 70, April 6
Steven Seagal, 70, April 10
Jennifer Garner, 50, April 17
Barbra Streisand, 80, April 24
|
|
|
50 Years Ago
1972 Trivia
- Average cost of new house: $27,600
- Average income per year: $11,859
- Average monthly rent: $165
- Gas per gallon: 36 cents
- Average cost of a new car: $3,853
- Movie ticket $1.75
- Federal Minimum Wage: $1.60 an hour
- First class stamp: 8 cents
- Gallon of milk: $1.20
- Loaf of bread: 27 cents
- First subscription cable channel launched: HBO (Home Box Office)
-
Top TV Show: All in the Family (CBS)
-
Top Song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack
|
|
Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties
609-883-8188
|
|
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
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
