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CHHAs

If you know of a special CHHA who may be interested in joining Visiting Angels, ask them to call us at
609-883-8188 or complete our online job application at
www.NJSeniorCare.com/jobs.
 
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We offer:
· Great Salaries
· 4-Hour Minimum Shifts
· Live-In Assignments
· Supportive Office Staff

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Thinking of becoming a Home Health Aide? 
The Department of Labor projects that more than 1.3 million new caregivers will be needed to meet demand over the next decade. Check out our Employee Resources page on our website to watch videos about being a professional caregiver and to find a CHHA training institute in your area. 

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Senior Humor 
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STUFFING

A young boy was sitting in his grandmother's kitchen, 
watching her prepare the Thanksgiving meal.

"What are you doing?" the boy asked.

"Oh, I'm just stuffing the turkey," his grandmother replied.

"That's cool!" he said. "Are you going to hang it next to the deer?"

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Angel Recipes
kitchenApplesauce Sweet Potato Casserole

This simple dish is perfect for a family gathering! Just a few ingredients makes this a tasty seasonal dish.
 


bday November Celebrity Birthdays 50+:   

David Schwimmer, 50, Nov. 2
Laura Bush, 70, Nov. 4
Jeff Probst, 55, Nov. 4
Ralph Macchio, 55, Nov. 4
Art Garfunkel, 75, Nov. 5
Sally Field, 70, Nov. 6
Gordon Ramsay, 50, Nov. 8
Sinbad, 60, Nov. 10
Dick Cavett, 80, Nov. 18
Ann Curry, 60, Nov. 19
Bo Derek, 60, Nov. 20


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Visiting Angels'  
Office Mascot, Max



November 2016


"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices."
--Harry S. Truman--
 
November dates to note:
November 6 - Daylight Saving Time Ends (set clocks back)
November 8 - Election Day
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 24 - Thanksgiving Day

Thanks 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 info@njseniorcare.com or post on our Facebook page.


honorVisiting Angels Receives Honor for Senior Care Service Excellence          
Visiting Angels of Mercer and Burlington Counties is pleased to announce our selection as a "Caring Star of 2017" for senior care service excellence. The award is based on, among other criteria, a high volume of positive 5-star reviews from our clients and/or their family members on our Caring.com listings.   
 

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

Baseboard Buddy       
Cleaning your baseboards can be a painful task if you have a bad back or other mobility challenges that prevent you from bending down. With Baseboard Buddy, the telescoping handle will allow you to glide the microfiber pad along the baseboard with no bending or stooping. Visit www.BaseboardBuddy.com for more information.   
 
Handy Heater      
Handy Heater is a portable heater that you can take with you from room-to-room. Simply plug into a wall outlet and adjust to the temperature you prefer. Heats up to 250 square feet. Perfect for those areas which never seem warm enough--at home, the garage, your office, etc. Go to www.HandyHeater.com for more information and to watch a product demonstration.
           
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 5-Star Review:

"I was hospitalized and needed a home care service. I liked what I saw with Visiting Angels' brochure and contacted them... The management is prompt and responsive. The people that they sent were very good. I never had any complaints about anyone."
--A Caring.com reviewer

Visit our Testimonial page to read more reviews!

 
flu6 Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors   
As the leaves change colors and cooler temperatures cause us to reach for a light jacket, we can expect flu season to make its grand arrival. During the flu season seniors are more at risk of contracting the flu virus due to their weakening immune system.



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...

George A. is one of our faithful live-in employees who has been on his current assignment for over 2 years. Our client adores him and said he wouldn't change a thing about him!

Johnnie F. has been a special Angel this month by taking several fill-in assignments with only a moment's notice for each one. It's great to know that we can depend on Angels like Johnnie!

Thank you, George and Johnnie, for being Angels Who Soar!


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triviaThanksgiving Trivia

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by Plymouth Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans in 1621. Nearly four centuries later, the November holiday endures as a day of reflection, feasting, and football. Test your Thanksgiving knowledge with this quiz.
 
1. Which president made Thanksgiving an annual holiday at the end of November?
    A. Abraham Lincoln
    B. George Washington
    C. James Madison
    D. Zachary Taylor

2. Is Thanksgiving celebrated on the last Thursday or the fourth Thursday of November?
    A. Last Thursday
    B. Fourth Thursday

3. Which of America's founding fathers believed a turkey would make a better national symbol than the bald eagle?
A. George Washington
B. John Adams
C. James Madison
D. Benjamin Franklin

4. Which of the following foods was likely served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621?
A. Pumpkin pie
B. Potatoes
C. Cranberry sauce
D. Shellfish

5. Turkey pardoning has become a holiday tradition as presidents spare certain turkeys from becoming a main course. What did President George W. Bush do with two turkeys pardoned in 2007?
A. He controversially ate them anyway
B. He gave them to a cousin, who still cares for them on his Texas ranch
C. He sent them to Disney World
D. He used Air Force One to fly the birds to New Hampshire, where they were released

6. Which of the following is not true of turkeys?
    A. Turkey meat is packed with more protein-per-ounce than chicken or ground beef
    B. Even wild turkeys cannot fly
    C. Turkeys can run up to 25 miles per hour
    D. The average male turkey weighs nearly twice as much as the average female

7. True or False: Macy's was the first department store to sponsor an annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
    A. True
    B. False

8. The Detroit Lions played against which team in the first Thanksgiving Day NFL game in 1934?
    A. The Chicago Bears
    B. The Green Bay Packers
    C. The Minnesota Vikings
    D. The San Francisco 49ers

9. True or False: Thanksgiving Day is only celebrated in the U.S.
    A. True
    B. False

10. True or False: White meat and dark meat of a turkey generally have the same nutritional value.
    A. True
    B. False

Answers: 1-A; 2-B; 3-D; 4-D; 5-C; 6-B; 7-B; 8-A; 9-B; 10-B. Source: US News & World Report


WhatsHappeningWhat's Happening at Visiting Angels    

STAFF ANNIVERSARY   
Our Marketing Manager, Judy Wright, celebrated her 7-year anniversary with Visiting Angels last month . Judy says, "I'm grateful to have had--and continue to have--the opportunity of working for Visiting Angels these past seven years!" Pictured: Co-Owners Nora de Cárdenas and Rudy Tervooren with Judy (center)...and Max, of course!

 
       
NOVEMBER COMMUNITY
RESOURCE BULLETIN
This month's Community Resource Bulletin focuses on NOVEMBER: HONORING OUR VETERANS. 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, Browns Mills, Bordentown, Burlington, Columbus, Cookstown, Delanco, Hainesport, Jobstown, Lumberton, Marlton, Medford, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Mount Laurel, Palmyra, Pemberton, Riverside, Riverton, Shamong, Willingboro, Wrightstown

Allentown, Ewing, East Windsor, Hightstown, Hopewell, Princeton, Princeton Junction, West Windsor, Titusville, Windsor, Trenton, Hamilton, Hamilton Square, Yardville, Lawrenceville, Lambertville, Robbinsville, Upper Freehold Township, Skillman
 
AboutOurCareAbout Our Care

Visiting Angels is a New Jersey-licensed, non-medical home care company committed to going well beyond the "industry standard" to provide an exceptional level of security, comfort and peace of mind to our clients and their loved ones. Our "Angels", all certified home health professionals , are ready to provide compassionate and dependable assistance with the activities of everyday living to seniors, the disabled, those recovering from surgery and to those who are simply frail. Our services include such simple tasks 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 to live at home and maintain the independence of their daily routines and familiar surroundings, safely. We truly understand how challenging and alien the entire home care selection process can be...and we are 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) to help insure that the best interests of the family and their loved ones are met.

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 challenge 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 info@njseniorcare.com.