January/February 2022
Home Care News by Angels
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Greetings!
People don’t notice whether it’s
winter or summer when they’re happy.
—ANTON CHEKHOV—
January/February Dates to Note:
- Saturday, January 1: New Year's Day
- Monday, January 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Wednesday, February 2: Groundhog Day
- Monday, February 14: Valentine's Day
- Monday, February 21: President's Day
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 info@njseniorcare.com.
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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio Expresses Thanks to Visiting Angels Caregivers |
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We, Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties, together with all Visiting Angels offices across America, are honored and proud to receive this public recognition by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio on behalf of all our exceptional Angel caregivers.
Our full Office Staff and team of RNs are working around the clock for our current clients, our quickly increasing number of new clients, and our Angel caregivers to provide close supervision to help keep them all protected, informed, and safe. We provide our Angels with protective equipment such as face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer to ensure the safety of our clients as well as our employees.
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8 Simple Bed Exercises for Seniors
One of the best ways seniors can improve their health and well-being is through regular exercise at the appropriate intensity. Seniors—or others with severe mobility limitations—can perform these simple exercises from the comforts of bed.
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8 Brain-Boosting Foods
It’s no secret that nutrition and health are intrinsically connected. As the saying goes, you are what you eat, and the choices you make can have a significant impact on your cognitive and physical health. As more and more people are experiencing some form of cognitive decline, now is the perfect time to reassess your own diet—or that of the seniors in your life. These 8 brain-boosting foods can help.
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Our Gadget Corner features unique products which have extra benefits for the senior population.*
Drive Nitro Duet Rollator and Transport Chair: This is the perfect combination: functions both as a rollator for independent walking, or as a transport chair that can be pushed safely by a caregiver. Great for cruises, theme parks, shopping, etc! Weighs only 22 lbs and folds for easy storage and transport. Visit DriveMedical.com for more information.
Apple AirTag Tracker: The AirTag is a small round disc that can be placed into a watchband, key fob, clip, etc and then placed for tracking onto an object such as keys, or onto a person. Especially helpful to track a loved one who has dementia and is prone to wandering. The app on your iPhone will show you where your loved one is whenever you need to check. Accessories may be purchased separately. Visit Apple.com for more information.
*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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We’re Delighted to Hear from Families About Our Exceptional Care!
A 5-Star Review:
"Excellent support across the board. The team took a personal interest in our situation and worked with us to find the best solution for our family. We had a great experience and will continue to use Visiting Angels to meet our family's needs."
—Diane L, Moorestown, NJ
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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...
Elsy R. has been with Visiting Angels since July 2021 and quickly became a welcome addition to our caregiving team! Elsy is a wonderful caregiver and is always willing to go the extra mile for our clients. She has frequently changed her schedule to accommodate client needs. She is friendly and outgoing. Elsy demonstrates reliability and accountability when communicating with the office about her schedule to ensure accuracy in billing and payroll. She is prompt in submitting her duty sheets each week and diligent to make sure that any changes in our client's condition that seem unusual are reported to the office quickly so that a nurse can follow up if needed. Her gentle and calm demeanor is reassuring to our clients.
Judith W. has been one of our go-to Angels since May 2018. She tends to be long-term with any client she serves. She is friendly and has an outstanding sense of humor that makes her extremely popular with our clients. Judith is responsive to office communication regarding updated policy changes and any requests for information. She ensures that her personnel file remains up-to-date and in compliance with Visiting Angels policies. Her dedication to caregiving both inside and outside of Visiting Angels makes Judith adept at caring for all Visiting Angels' clients including those clients that have challenging circumstances regarding their care.
We appreciate and thank you, Elsy and Judith!
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Senior Humor
50TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT
A local church held a marriage seminar. The pastor asked an older attendee, Luigi, as his 50th wedding anniversary approached, to share some insight into how he managed to stay married to the same woman all these years.
Luigi replied to his audience, “Well, I've tried to treat her well and spend money on her. But the best thing I've done was take her to Italy for our 20th anniversary.
The pastor said, “Luigi, you are an inspiration to all husbands here today. Please tell the audience what you plan for your wife for your 50th anniversary.”
Luigi proudly replied, “I’m going to go get her!”
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COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters Widely Available |
COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone aged 5 and older in New Jersey. Booster shots are available for those aged 12+ for Pfizer and 18+ for Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Pharmacies in stores such as CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite-Aid are all offering vaccination opportunities.
It's important to protect yourself, older people, and everyone you come in contact with by getting a COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot.
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Angel Recipes
Crock Pot® Party Meatballs
Great for the big football game party—or anytime you have people over and want a delicious appetizer. Read the recipe here.
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January/February
Celebrity Birthdays
Kim Coles, 60, Jan 11
Trace Adkins, 60, Jan 13
Jim Carrey, 60, Jan 17
Drea De Matteo, 50, Jan 19
Paul Stanley, 70, Jan 20
Graham Nash, 80, Feb 2
Clint Black, 60, Feb 4
Jennifer Jason Leigh, 60, Feb 5
Axl Rose, 60, Feb 6
Garth Brooks, 60, Feb 7
Carole King, 80, Feb 9
Sheryl Crow, 60, Feb 11
Michael McDonald, 70, Feb 12
Rob Thomas, 50, Feb 14
Michael Bloomberg, 80, Feb 14
Amy Tan, 70, Feb 19
Grant Show, 60, Feb 27
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What’s Happening At Visiting Angels
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2022!
We're excited and geared up to provide the best home care services once again this year to Mercer and Burlington Counties! We appreciate our Home Care Team which includes our knowledgeable referral sources who refer clients, our wonderful clients and their families, our dedicated RN and office staff, and our amazing home health aide Angel employees!
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Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties
609-883-8188
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Our New Jersey Service Area
Burlington County: 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
Mercer County: 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
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About Our Care
Visiting Angels is a New Jersey-licensed, non-medical in-home care company committed to providing an exceptional level of security, comfort, and peace of mind to our clients and their families.
Our certified home health professionals are ready to provide assistance with activities of daily living to seniors, adults with disabilities, those recovering from surgery, and to those who have memory issues. Visiting Angels' services help families spend more mutually-rewarding and meaningful time with their loved ones and also helps provides peace of mind to those who face the challenges of long-distance caregiving.
Our services include tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, shopping, hygiene assistance, bathing, dressing, and grooming care. Visiting Angels' in-home care helps make it possible for seniors and other adults to continue living at home safely. License HP0107200.
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