March/April 2021
Home Care News by Angels
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Greetings!
Spring: A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.
—UNKNOWN—
March/April Dates to Note:
- Sunday, March 14: Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
- Wednesday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day
- Thursday, April 1: April Fool's Day
- Sunday, April 4: Easter Sunday
- Thursday, April 15: Tax Day
- Thursday, 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 [email protected].
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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio Expresses Thanks to Visiting Angels Caregivers |
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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.
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5 Ways to Respond When Loved Ones With Dementia Are Confused
Dealing with loved ones exhibiting dementia-related behavior, in private and public, can be difficult. You may be feeling helpless and dejected, but there are strategies you can use to reduce stress, circumvent confusion, and maintain a healthy relationship with your aging loved one. The following tips can help you manage these interactions caused by the illness.
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7 Common Myths About Aging
Many people have false assumptions about what it means to “grow old.” The good news is many of these beliefs are baseless and shouldn’t deter older adults from enjoying a full, meaningful life. By learning to ignore the following common myths, older adults can enhance their well-being and quality of life in the present AND well into their future years.
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Our Gadget Corner features unique products which have extra benefits for the NJ senior care population.*
Anywear Hands Free Neck Light: The Anywear Hands Free Neck Light is more than just a reading light. It has 4 powerful light settings, which makes it perfect for any task or activity where more light is needed, such as knitting, sewing, walking at night, working with tools, etc. Visit qvc.com for a video presentation and product description.
Car Cane Vehicle Handle Assist: The Car Cane is a must-have for anyone who has difficulty getting out of a vehicle due to knee, hip, or back pain. This tool helps with balance and stability when rising from a low vehicle or a tall SUV. It also has a flashlight, an emergency window breaker, and seatbelt cutter. It fits all vehicles! Visit www.amazon.com to learn more.
*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 Five-Star Review:
"[At the beginning], my mother was not particularly accepting of the help and friendship offered by Victoria, her visitor [home health aide]. Mom is very independent and couldn't understand that she needed the help. Both the office and Victoria were very patient with her and I truly felt as though they treated Mom not as a patient, but as a family member of their own. There was one blip, but it was handled swiftly and professionally."
—Mark S, Hopewell, 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...
Dornell Y-J: Dornell has been with Visiting Angels since March 2019. For the majority of the past two years, Dornell has consistently cared for one client. Our client and our client’s family adore Dornell, citing her intelligence, her common sense, her caregiving skills, as well as her ability to determine what makes the client happy—and then doing those very things! We appreciate Dornell’s reliability, professionalism, and willingness to follow office procedures such as submitting time sheets, responding to office messages, communicating with the office about client or scheduling issues, and consistently clocking in and out as scheduled.
Patricia L: Patricia is a loyal long-time reliable aide who has been working with Visiting Angels since 2011. She has been caring for one client in particular since April 2018. Our client has commented that he doesn't know how he ever got along without her, which is a testament to her caring, dependable, personable, and hard-working nature. Patricia is flexible with her schedule and is willing to change days or times in order to meet our client’s needs. Patricia is dutiful in submitting her duty sheets and other paperwork necessary to remain compliant as a CHHA, rarely calls out, lets the office know of any issues, and is a pleasure to have on our team!
We appreciate and thank you, Dornell and Patricia!
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Senior Humor
SELF-SERVICE GAS
A man fills up his car tank with gasoline and accidentally spills some on his hand.
He doesn't notice it, so when he gets into his car he lights a cigarette.
Instantly, his arm catches fire. The man then sticks his arm out the window and begins to wave it around frantically, attempting to blow out the flames crawling up his sleeve.
A police officer sees the man struggling with his arm on fire and arrests him on the spot.
The charge? Possession of an unlicensed firearm.
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New Jersey's COVID-19 Information Hub |
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Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing for Mercer and Burlington County Residents and Health Care Workers |
Mercer and Burlington County residents or anyone employed as a health care worker in can sign up to receive a free at-home COVID-19 saliva test. Test results are generally available 72 hours after a specimen's arrival at a lab. Those needing faster results are advised to use other testing methods. Proof of residency or employment is required.
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Angel Recipes
Brazilian Tomato Slaw
April is National Florida Tomato Month, so try this flavorful recipe to celebrate! Read the recipe here.
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March/April
Celebrity Birthdays
Cara Buono, 50, March 1
Jon Hamm, 50, March 10
Rupert Murdoch, 90, March 11
Fabio, 60, March 15
Kurt Russell, 70, March 17
Hal Linden, 90, March 20
Keegan-Michael Key, 50, March 22
William Shatner, 90, March 22
Tommy Hilfiger, 70, March 24
Nathan Fillion, 50, March 27
Mark Consuelos, 50, March 30
Ewan McGregor, 50, March 31
Eddie Murphy, 60, April 3
Susan Boyle, 60, April 1
Steven Seagal, 70, April 10
Shannen Doherty, 50, April 12
Peabo Bryson, 70, April 13
Olivia Hussey, 70, April 17
David Tennant, 50, April 18
Tony Danza, 70, April 21
George Lopez, 60, April 23
Bridget Moynahan, 50, April 28
Ann-Margret, 80, April 28
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What's Happening at Visiting Angels
In our day-to-day lives, when we tell others that we are with Visiting Angels—as an owner, staff member, or caregiver employee—many people favorably comment on our catchy jingle, and then proceed to sing the tune!
Have you heard our jingle lately? Click on the image or this link; we think it will lift your spirits...and you'll be thinking of it all day! :)
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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.
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