9th Annual Mitten Drive

November 1 - November 30

As members of the Women Business Network Group, Home Helpers continues its participation in the 9th annual Mitten Drive. A box is located in the hallway at 609 Neponset Street, Canton. All donations for hats, mittens, or scarves, new or gently used, will be greatly appreciated!



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!


A Michaelangelo in the making, Emily Foley's daughter Oakleigh found great enjoyment painting her pumpkin and was exuberant with her paint strokes and fabulous choice of colors!

While Leonardo Da Vinci was able to capture attention in his depicture of Mona Lisa's eyes, Ce Ce, the granddaughter of Pam Carpenter, draws attention to the many eyes her pumpkin has! Here's lookin at you kid!

Pictured from left to right, Scheduler Pam Carpenter and her granddaughter CeCe and Mentor and Caregiver Emily Foley and her daughter Oakleigh.


Friends for Life!


Oakleigh and Ce Ce enjoy holding hands.




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!




From November 20th to December 29th, (on weekdays only) there will be a winner of a prize!


There are 30 weekdays, so this means you have 30 chances of winning a prize! Every day you will receive a text message with a link to a video announcing the winner for that day. We are doing the wheel spin for prizes in lieu of a holiday party this year. If your name is drawn and the wheel stops on the orange spot, then you will be entered into the bonus drawing to be held on the last day. The wheel will then be spun again, and you will win that day's prize.


May the holidays, and year 2024, bring you and your families, an abundance of good health, inner peace, and much joy!




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.

  • Josephine Asante
  • Agnes Yeboah
  • Suzzanne Cellini
  • Lisa Leake
  • Estaisa King




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



Happy Birthday to You!



Gloria Obabela Mbokanga - November 24

Elise Gaibl - November 30

Betty Walker - December 12

Michaelle Joseph - December 30

Patricia Druineaud - December 31



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.

I HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE


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.

GIRL


Sunday - Akosua

Monday - Adwoa

Tuesday - Abena

Wednesday - Akua

Thursday - Yaa

Friday - Afua

Saturday - Ama

BOY


Sunday - Akwasi

Monday - Kwadwo

Tuesday - Kwabena

Wednesday - Kwaku

Thursday - Yaw

Friday - Kofi

Saturday - Kwame


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.

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