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Here at Always There Home Care, we are grateful you are slowing down to read our newsletter full of items that relate to home care, home health care, aging and eldercare, as well as some useful tips for daily living. Please enjoy in the spirit of community and cooperation in which this newsletter was sent.
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Please take some time to watch our video!
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Regina McNamara RN, MSN President & Kelly McNamara, Chief Operating Officer
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Photos in top banner: Ryan (Regina’s grandson) enjoying the first snowfall; Darcey enjoying a visit from Kim’s daughter Ashlyn; Nora (Regina’s granddaughter) enjoying the snow with her brother.
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FEATURE ARTICLE:
You can help support your loved one with Alzheimer’s by learning more about how the condition unfolds.
By Neil Lava, MD
The stages don’t always fall into neat boxes, and the symptoms might vary -- but they can be a guide and help you plan for your friend or relative’s care.
Stage 1: Normal Outward Behavior
When your loved one is in this early phase, he won’t have any symptoms that you can spot. Only a PET scan, an imaging test that shows how the brain is working, can reveal whether he’s got Alzheimer’s.
As he moves into the next 6 stages, your friend or relative with Alzheimer’s will see more and more changes in his thinking and reasoning.
Stage 2: Very Mild Changes
You still might not notice anything amiss in your loved one’s behavior, but he may be picking up on small differences, things that even a doctor doesn’t catch. This could include forgetting a word or misplacing objects.
At this stage, subtle symptoms of Alzheimer’s don’t interfere with his ability to work or live independently.
Keep in mind that these symptoms might not be Alzheimer’s at all, but simply normal changes from aging.
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KUDOS
from Kelly
All caregivers mentioned will receive a bonus and our sincere gratitude! Many thanks to all, for extending yourselves to ensure that we are Always There!
Dawn Reed:
This month’s choice was a simple one, yet very well deserved.
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A LOVING CAREGIVER
By Patti Holm
Let’s go for a ride today, it doesn’t matter where.
Take a look at all the beautiful flowers and trees.
Why don’t we sit in the park for a while?
Just feel the warm sun and the gentle breeze.
There’s a hot dog vendor over there.
Would you like me to get you one?
The kids are flying kites and playing on the swings.
It looks like they’re having lots of fun!
So many people are out today enjoying the nice fresh air.
It’s such a beautiful day for doing just about anything.
Here comes the ice cream truck! What flavor would you like?
Looks like that dog has lost its ball.
Oh look! There’s a little boy who found it near the wall.
We have to go now, it’s way past noon.
I love you mom. I had a wonderful day with you.
Let’s do this again sometime soon.
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REGINA'S
REFLECTIONS
The Value of Trustworthiness?
Priceless
OK, I know what you are all thinking….”This is a before picture of her “ and a terrible one at that. The reality is that I was in the throes of serious viral bronchitis. Unable to work, eat, or sleep, I sat on the bed feeling very ill and quite sorry for myself. Slowly, our dog Darcey moved toward me. She sat, gave kisses, waited for hugs. A well-trained dog, she responds to commands. But there were no commands, just a dog who loved her owner and trusted herself to know exactly what she needed. Thanks, Darcey.
Trust. We all need it, seek it, depend upon it.
However, for a significant segment of the population, trust is not an option, it is critical.
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ALAN WEISS ON AGENDAS
By Alan Weiss, PhD
I lose interest in others’ opinions and remarks when they’re agenda-laden. By that I mean, there is a cause which must be raised despite the immediate topic. If we’re talking about dog food, or basketball, or sports cars, the other person has to raise climate change, or politics, or income redistribution.
Don’t misunderstand, I admire passion and fervor. I don’t mind if you want to try to influence my thinking because I’m an adult, fairly intelligent, and can make my own evaluations and judgments. (Don’t you love it when people say, “You’re much too judgmental” when that very conclusion is so judgmental?! It’s like screaming, “I am NOT defensive!!”)
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PROVIDERS WE LOVE
We are privileged to have received referrals from and be able to coordinate care with many Assisted Living facilities, rehab facilities, and Medicare Home Care and Hospice agencies. Our growth is in large part due to the trust the staff in these organizations have put in our caregivers. We are likewise impressed with them and we are committed to referring to them on a regular basis
- Seabury Active Living Retirement Community, and Seabury at Home, Bloomfield
- Kindred Home Health Care Services Stratford, Old Saybrook, Hamden, Farmington
- Masonicare Home Health and Hospice - Danielson, Derby, East Hartford, Mystic, Norwalk and Wallingford
- RVNA Health, Ridgefield (formerly known as Ridgefield VNA) Community Wellness, Home Health Care, Hospice, Comprehensive Out Patient services
- Regional Hospice Danbury Serving CT and NY
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WHY USE PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE?
Every person between the age of 70-80 is:
- On the path to a fall
- Will likely miss their medications and confuse their medicines all together
- Will go without meals on a regular basis
- May suffer depression due to life's losses
- Will miss out on life's joyful moments due to loneliness
We know that we can make that ten-year gap between 70-80 and well beyond that so much better, safer and more joy filled but many of you may not. You have many concerns and questions. But few answers.
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HERE'S WHY TO CHOOSE US
We have many of those answers. We improve life every day for seniors and provide support to their loved ones who are equally confused.
Navigating the increasingly complex healthcare system, understanding the benefits under long term care insurance and Medicare, establishing a safe, comfortable enjoyable environment in which to age in place with just the right caregivers to meet your needs are among the many complex issues facing seniors and their families.
We can help -
Always There Home Care is the only nurse owned and managed private duty company in Connecticut.
Our clinical expertise allows us to provide a wide range of services from providing personal care and meaningful engagement with seniors to managing complex chronic diseases in the home.
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GIVE US A CALL
together we will discover how we can best help you and your family.
Phone: 800.348.0485 ~ We are Always There
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