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Frozen to Death

Two men waiting at the pearly gates strike up a conversation. "How'd you die?" the first man asks the second.

"I froze to death," says the second. "That's awful, how does it feel to freeze to death?" says the first.

"It's very uncomfortable at first, you get the shakes, and you get pains in all your fingers and toes. But eventually, it's a very calm way to go. You get numb and you kind of drift off, as if you're sleeping."

"How did you die?" says the second. "I had a heart attack," says the first guy. "You see, I knew my wife was cheating on me, so one day I showed up at home unexpectedly. I ran up to the bedroom, and found her alone, knitting. I ran down to the basement, bot no one was hiding there. I ran up to the second floor, but no one was hiding there either. I ran as fast as I could to the attic, but just as I got there, I had a massive heart attack and died."

The second man shakes his head. "That's so ironic," he says.

"What do you mean?" asks the first man.

"If you had only stopped to look in the freezer, we'd both still be alive."
 
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kitchenTuna Burgers

Tuna's health benefits are vast. Tuna is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and protein, and low in saturated fat. It also has impressive levels of selenium, and good amounts of phosphorous, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
 
 



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March Celebrity Birthdays 50+:    
Daniel Craig, 50, Mar. 2
Patricia Heaton, 60, Mar. 4
Sharon Stone, 60, Mar. 10
Aaron Eckhart, 50, Mar. 12
James Taylor, 70, Mar. 12
Billy Crystal, 70, Mar. 14
Charley Pride, 80, Mar. 18
Holly Hunter, 60, Mar. 20
Steven Tyler, 70, Mar. 26
Gary Oldman, 60, Mar. 21
Andrew Lloyd Webber, 70, Mar. 22
Kenny Chesney, 50, Mar. 26
Celine Dion, 50, Mar. 30
Al Gore, 70, Mar. 31
Reah Perlman, 70, Mar. 31


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March 2018
  

"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."  

- CHARLES DICKENS -    
 
March Dates to Note:
  • Sunday, March 11: Daylight Saving Time Begins 
  • Saturday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day
  • Wednesday, March 20: Spring Begins
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] or post on our Facebook page. 

 
winterTips to Manage Fibromyalgia            
 
Fibromyalgia affects roughly five million Americans each year. While fibromyalgia can be diagnosed at any age and occurs in both women and men, most cases affect middle-aged and older women. Characterized by unexplained pain and tenderness, fibromyalgia can significantly impact quality of life. These tips can help.

 

GadgetGadget Corner
 
O ur Gadget Corner features unique products which have extra benefits for the NJ senior care population.*

Vertex Garden Rocker Comfort Seat 
This lightweight (3 lb), adjustable garden seat moves with your body as you work down low, reducing strain on your back and knees. The seat is also very durable and can accommodate up to 220 lbs. Visit www.vertexproducts.com for more information.  



 
Timeslide Home Album Reminisce Activity      
Ideal for caregivers of those with mid-stage dementia to promote conversation and communication. Each card has an image on the front from the era of the 1950s to the 1970s. On the back are questions to ask. Visit www.active-minds.org for more information and to see many other award-winning dementia care activity products.
 
Click here to see featured gadgets from past issues.   
 
*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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testimonialWe're Delighted to Hear from Families About Our Exceptional Care!

A Satisfied Client's Review:

"We went with Visiting Angels because they were recommended and they
work well with VA [Department of Veterans Affairs]. We've had very good experiences with them. Right now, they provide light housekeeping to my mom. They give her lunch and companionship. I really like Claudette, her caregiver. She keeps Mom active. She's very caring, very sweet, very knowledgeable, and picks up certain things. My father recently passed and [before he passed away] she noticed some things right away and acted on it, which gave us some comfort knowing that they were being well taken care of. There was another aide who worked with us for awhile. He was extremely good, too."
--Karen V, Marlton, NJ

Visit our Testimonial page to read more terrific reviews!



red10 Tips to Help Older Seniors Get Enough to Eat      

Family and professional caregivers: do you often find it challenging to get your older loved ones or clients to eat enough? They may say they aren't hungry, nothing tastes good, they forget to eat, or they just can't be bothered to eat. But you worry they're not getting the calories and nutrition they need. These 10 tips can help.   
 



angelsAngels Who Soar: 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...
 
Patricia L. has a cheerful, positive outlook which brightens our clients' days. She has been a dedicated Visiting Angels employee for 7 years, and has routinely shown an eagerness to work. She puts her best foot forward on every assignment. In her current assignment, our client has remarked that she treats him as though he were family, and shows much care in all she does.

Maria E. has been one of our steadfast Angels since 2016. She is flexible and willing to accept additional assignments, even in a pinch at the last minute. She goes out of her way to form connections with our clients and does her best to  fulfill any special requests our clients may have regarding their care.
 
We are grateful for you and thank you for your hard work, Patricia and Maria! 



trivia1968 Trivia  
  • Major Events: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis and Robert Kennedy assassinated in Los Angeles
  • Average Cost of new house $14,950
  • Average Income per year $7,850
  • Average Monthly Rent $130
  • Gas per Gallon 34 cents
  • Average Cost of a new car $2,822
  • Movie Ticket $1.50
  • First Class Postage Stamp 6 cents
  • The Federal Hourly Minimum Wage $1.60 an hour
  • Movies: Funny Girl, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Night of the Living Dead, Planet of the Apes, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Odd Couple, The Love Bug, Yours Mine and Ours, The Graduate, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Rosemary's Baby, The Lion In Winter, The Graduate, Oliver!
  • Top Baby Names of 1968: Lisa, Michelle, Kimberly, Jennifer, Melissa, Michael, David, John, James, Robert
  • Musicians: The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Supremes, Simon and Garfunkel, The Monkees, The Doors, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye
  • TV: Rowan and Martin's Laugh In (NBC), Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS), Bonanza (NBC), Mayberry R.F.D. (CBS), Family Affair (CBS), Gunsmoke (CBS), Julia (NBC), The Dean Martin Show (NBC), Here's Lucy (CBS), The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS)
  • The first Big Mac goes on sale in McDonalds costing 49 cents
  • The CBS television news magazine program "60 Minutes" shown for the first time
 

 
happeningWhat's Happening at Visiting Angels

COMMUNITY OUTREACH     
Each month, Rudy Tervooren (Co-Owner and Executive Director) and Sharon Mejias ( Assistant Director, Sales & Marketing) travel throughout the community visiting referral sources and attending client meetings. 
   Rudy frequently gives presentations at senior centers, churches, and in offices throughout Mercer and Burlington counties in New Jersey.
  We're passionate to share how our State-certified home care employees can help seniors with all their daily living needs, making it possible for them to continue living at home safely and less expensively than in a facility.
    If you would like to schedule an eldercare presentation, please call 609-883-8188 or email [email protected].
 
MARCH COMMUNITY 
RESOURCE BULLETIN
This month's Community Resource Bulletin focuses on MARCH: Coorectal Cancer Awareness Month. To download a printable copy of our current month's bulletin, click here. You will also find back issues of our Community Resource Bulletin from previous months on our website's resource page.  


  

Visiting Angels proudly services the following NJ cities and surrounding areas:


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

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
 
AboutOurCareAbout Our Care

Visiting Angels is a New Jersey-licensed, non-medical home care company committed to going beyond the "industry standard" to provide an exceptional level of security, comfort and peace of mind to our clients and their families. Our "Angels", all certified home health professionals , are ready to provide assistance with the activities of daily living to seniors, the disabled, those recovering from surgery, and to those who are simply frail. Our services include tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, and shopping, to more personal tasks such as hygiene assistance, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
 
Visiting Angels ' in-home care helps make it possible for seniors and other adults to continue living at home safely. We understand how challenging the home care selection process can be. We're experienced in working with families, with loved ones resistant to receiving care, and with third-parties payors (such as insurance companies and the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs).

Visiting Angels' services help families spend more mutually-rewarding and meaningful time with their loved ones and also helps provide comfort and peace of mind to those who face the challenges of long-distance caregiving.  
 
For more information, please call us at 609-883-8188, visit our website NJSeniorCare.com or contact us by email at [email protected].