INTRODUCING

LISA LEAKE!

TRANSITIONAL CARE LIAISON

Home Helpers Home Care is pleased to welcome Lisa Leake, the newest member of the administration team. Lisa will be engaging with professionals at hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, doctor offices, and with any community professional involved in discharge planning. Her role will be to help assist with the planning and transition of an individual back into the home setting.

Lisa's expertise and passion has involved community outreach, where she has provided health care coaching and education to the public in nutrition, health, wellness, and preventative care. She obtained a Master's Degree in Health Education from the University of Massachusetts, Boston in 2007. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) as well as a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. (NBC - HWC).

Lisa resides in the south shore with her husband Jerry, where she remains active within her community. She enjoys nature, animals, dance, yoga and fitness. Home Helpers is fortunate to have Lisa join our community!

NEED EXTRA MONEY FOR HOLIDAY EXPENSES?



Receive $250 for a Caregiver Referral!

and

Receive $200 for a Client Referral!

Refer a friend or family member who is interested in being a caregiver. The first payout is $100 after 1 month of active scheduled shifts and a second payout of $150 after 90 days of active scheduled shifts. You will receive $200 for a client referral after the client is active for 90 days.



BRILLIANT CREATIVITY IGNITES AT HOME HELPERS PUMPKIN DECORATING PARTY!

HOME HELPERS ATTENDS EVENT

AT THE NORWOOD SENIOR CENTER

On September 23, 2023, The Norwood Council on Aging hosted an event at the Norwood Senior Center. The vendor fair and panel discussion titled: Navigating the Next Chapter, was attended by Home Helpers. The event was provided to help seniors understand what services and documents that need to be in place when an individual ages or becomes unable to care for themselves.

Pictured above is Kim Burke

Pictured above Lisa Leake

THE NEW HOME HELPERS TRAINING ROOM

IS NOW AVAILABLE!

David Sheehan, pictured above, is the very first caregiver to complete his quarterly training in the new training lab. If you are interested in coming in to see our new office space at 609 Neponset Street in Canton, please let us know. We would love you to come join us for a cup of coffee or tea!



HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR

OUR CAREGIVERS

SPIN AND WIN!

30 CHANCES OF WINNING A PRIZE!

HOME HELPERS CARDIAC HEALTH LUNCH AND LEARN



Denise Jezewski, RN, from Healing Hearts Holistically, recently spoke at a "Lunch and Learn" in-service event. Standing from left to right: Lindsey Burns, Denise Jezewski, Karen Phillips, Emily Foley, Margaret Toussaint, and Betty Walker. Sitting from left to right: Lawrence Jezewski, Helida Monteiro, and Karen Straehle.

Pictured from left to right: Lindey Burns, Karen Phillips, Margaret Toussaint, Rose Nascimento, Karen Straehle, Betty Walker, and Helida Monteiro.

WELCOME TO OUR AWARD WINNING

HOME HELPERS FAMILY!

Home Helpers is pleased to welcome the following caregivers who joined our group of exceptional caregivers. This list includes new employees who started in September and October 2023.

EDUCATIONAL INSIGHT

Did you know that snakes are able to predict an earthquake up to 5 days before it happens from 75 miles away? They will actually leave their nests.



-100 Fun Facts - thefactsite.com

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:



"If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success." - Inc. - James Cameron



CAREGIVERS CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS

IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER



RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE

DIVERSITY OF OUR CAREGIVERS

With each newsletter sent to our employees, Home Helpers would like to share a little of the culture, history, and inner beauty of our caregivers. If you would like to teach us about your country, a special hobby or tradition, please let us know. We want to share your story so that we can all learn about your experiences, and we can grow, appreciate, and be united in our mutual goals of respect, kindness, and making the world a better place to live.

GHANA

Ghana is a country located in the western part of Africa. There are over 32 million people residing in Ghana. After Nigeria, it contains the next largest population in West Africa.

THE BIRTH NAME

The first name given:

When a child is born in Ghana, he or she will be named after the day of the week in which they entered this world. The following are the names given, depending on the day of the week and the gender of the child.

The second name given:

A child is named after a respected and deeply loved elderly person that you want your child to be just like. It is believed that names have an impact on people, and the second name given should be after someone who is a good person in society. Often Nana Ohemaa is chosen which can refer to grandmother or queen. If the name Nana Ohene is given for the second name, it refers to king or chief.

The third name given:

Every child has an added third name, which is the family name. Every family has a name that represents them.



Pictured above (on left) is Agnes Yeboah whose full Ghana birth name is Nana Ama Tiwaah, and (on right) is Josephine Asante whose full Ghana birth name is Nana Adwoa Gyamerah. Agnes was born on a Saturday and Josephine was born on a Monday.