Volume 58 | March 1, 2023 | |
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Comfort Keepers helps seniors live safely and independently in their own homes.
OUR ROSTER OF AVAILABLE CAREGIVERS IS UPDATED DAILY.
We serve Private-Pay, Medicaid, CCP and VA Clients
in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane & McHenry Counties.
Comfort Keepers is here for you: 847-215-8550.
(With offices in Buffalo Grove, Park Ridge, Elgin and Chicago)
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International Women's Day
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific. #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity
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So... What's for Dinner?
This month's recipe proves that there’s nothing easier than opening a can of beans, a jar of salsa, thawing corn kernels, chopping a bell pepper, and tossing everything together for a warming and satisfying soup. This easy-to-make black bean soup is filled with fiber, flavor, and big-time family appeal. Let everyone at your table pick and choose their favorite toppings. Click the link below to download the recipe!
Last Minute Black Bean Soup
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Don't Forget to Change Your Clocks Before Going to Bed
March 12, 2023 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local time is about to reach 2am, clocks are turned forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023 to 3am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on March 12, 2023 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
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Spring Cleaning: A Good Thing!
National Cleaning Week begins each year on the fourth Sunday in March. It encourages everyone to clean their homes, closets, cars, storage lockers and offices. There are benefits to your health! A 2010 study conducted at UCLA observed that those who believed their home was cluttered had higher levels of the stress hormone, Cortisol.
Here's a link to get you started:
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Resources for Seniors & Families
The Comfort Keepers team works with many local organizations and programs that provide services for older adults. One example is the State of Illinois Community Care Program (CCP), which helps senior citizens, who might otherwise need nursing home care, to remain in their own homes by providing in-home and community-based services.
(Click here for CCP Coverage Areas Map)
Does your senior loved one qualify for the Community Care Program? Click here to learn more.
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Electric Vehicles Outreach Events in March
DES Outreach Coordinator Kate Carney will be at several suburban Cook County libraries to talk about EVs in March. Attend a free presentation to learn about the basics and benefits of making your transportation electric.
If you are interested in hosting a free presentation at your library, city, community organization, etc. about electric vehicles, reducing waste and recycling, energy efficiency, composting or green cleaning alternatives, please email Kate Carney at katherine.carney@cookcountyil.gov.
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Please join us in saluting our
Caregivers of the Month for February 2023!
Thank you all for sharing your skills and kindness with the seniors you assist.
Your dedication is much appreciated!
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March Is Women's History Month: Join in the Celebration!
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COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters | |
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
For the best protection, everyone 6 months and older is recommended to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting boosters if eligible. Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233.
Cook County and the City of Chicago
https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/
Hotline: 833-308-1988 (M-F; 7am-7pm)
Lake County | DuPage County
Kane County | McHenry County
Encuentre Vacunas COVID-19
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-- Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director, Illinois Dept. of Health | | | | |
