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June 2020
NEWS YOU CAN USE
BY COMFORT KEEPERS ®
Greetings!
During a time when staying at home and socially distancing is essential, Comfort Keepers is here to keep seniors safe, reassured, active and cared for.

Even as businesses are starting to open up, we are still taking every precaution. All our caregivers have had additional infection control training and have received COVID-19 certification. What does this mean? Comfort Keepers is here to stay and strives to help our clients NO. MATTER. WHAT.

Our Caregivers don't wear capes,
but they are truly our heroes!

Do you know someone who could benefit from the assistance of one of our superhero caregivers? My staff and I offer free consultations to help seniors and their families navigate all of their care and housing options now and in the future. We have the tools, resources and ask the right questions to help families develop a plan that they feel really good about.

Would you like more information? View our Guide To In-Home Care and please share it with anyone who might be struggling with these decisions.

My passion is supporting our community of seniors and their families as they navigate the blessings and challenges of aging. If you have any questions, please, feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

Tina L Butler, CDP, CSA
CE0/Certified Senior Advisor®
" The simple act of caring is heroic"
~ Edward Albert
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Caring for the ones
who cared for you



Learn more about in-home care that
keeps your loved one safe and happy.
A practical guide to helping seniors
enjoy the best quality of life at home.
Are you passionate about helping others?
Are you searching for a career that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? If so, an in home caregiver position at Comfort Keepers of Spring Lake is certainly worth considering.  
In-Home Care Can Help Reduce Readmission
Readmission after an illness or injury is a serious health issue for seniors. However, it is important for seniors and their loved ones to remember that in many cases, readmission is avoidable and can be prevented with a thoughtful post-hospital care plan.

Nearly one-fifth of all Medicare patients in the United States who are discharged from the hospital end up returning within 30 days.  


Starting the Conversation
For many families, starting a discussion with a senior loved one about care needs can be difficult. But, according to the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), nearly 70% of Americans that reach age 65 will need care at some point in their life. And, 9 out of 10 seniors want to remain in their home as they age.

It is comforting to know that talking to the older adult in one’s life about their care needs doesn’t have to be a negative experience. 



Ways for Seniors to Remain Socially Connected
Many people worry that their senior loved ones spend too much time alone, and may be suffering from isolation.

But there are many ways for people to stay connected to the older adults in their lives. And, studies show that seniors are physically and mentally healthier when they maintain social connection and foster relationships.



Summer 2020 Farmers Market
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am to 1pm
Chinook Pier, Grand Haven

Thursdays, 9am to 2pm
Harvest Bible Chapel Parking Lot, Spring Lake

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8am to 2pm
Muskegon Flea Market:
Wednesdays (starting June 17) 8am to 2pm

Drive-Through Pre-Order Saturdays, 10am to 11am
Mercy Health Lakes Village, Norton Shores

Comfort Foods
Our Monthly Recipe
Lemon-Dijon Asparagus and Pea Macaroni Salad

Author: Traci York
Total Time: 30 mins


 Texture, flavor, creamy and make-ahead easy, Lemon-Dijon Asparagus and Pea Macaroni Salad is packed with spring veggies and makes a welcome pasta salad to picnics and potlucks. vegan + optionally gluten free

Ingredients:
  • 2 C Elbow Macaroni Pasta* gluten free if needed (see note)
  •    1 lb Fresh Asparagus , tough ends removed and sliced on the bias into bite size pieces
  •    1 1/2 C Frozen Peas
  •    2/3 C Sun-dried Tomatoes marinated, drained and chopped
  •    1/3 C Curly Parsley finely chopped
  •    1/3 C Chives finely chopped
 
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. During the last four minutes of cooking, drop the asparagus in with the pasta. During the last minute of cooking, add the peas. Carefully drain and rinse the pasta and veggies in a colander under cool running water, tossing as needed to completely cool. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and place in the refrigerator while mixing the dressing (see below). 

Once chilled, pour the dressing over the pasta salad, adjust lemon, salt and ground pepper to taste and serve right away or store in a lidded container for up to four days. The vibrant green color of the veggies is best on the day the salad is made.

For the Dressing:
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, lemon zest (if using) and juice* (see notes), mustard, garlic, salt and fresh ground pepper.

Notes:
This recipe calls for cooking the pasta then adding the asparagus then peas late in the pasta cooking process. If not sure how long the pasta will take (and I've done this before too, when using a new to me pasta), drain the pasta, reserving the pasta water, bring the pasta water back to a boil and cook the asparagus and peas in the pasta water as directed in the recipe. Doing this ensures the pasta is cooked to al dente and not overcooked.

*Lemon: If concerned about too much lemon, back off a bit in the dressing by omitting the zest and perhaps the additional 1/2 lemon juiced. It can be adjusted to taste after the dressing is mixed in with the salad.
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About Us
Our distinctive approach to in-home care is at the very heart of Comfort Keepers®. Our dedicated caregivers, the special people we call Comfort Keepers®, transform day-to-day caregiving into opportunities for meaningful conversation and activities that engage and enrich the lives of seniors physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally.

Our in-home care services are provided throughout the West Michigan Lakeshore area which includes the following cities: Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Fruitport, Muskegon, Ravenna, Whitehall, Montague, Coopersville, Holton, Twin Lake, Fremont, Pentwater, and Ludington.

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