Quarterly Newsletter - Summer 2022 |
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Dear Caregivers,
It’s Summertime, Summertime Sum Sum Summertime
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Do you remember who sang Summertime, Summertime? |
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My message this season is simply, get outside as much as you can!
A few suggestions:
- Take a drive along the beach. Pack a picnic lunch, pull over and talk about the good ole days or just listen to the soothing melody of the ocean.
- Head over to your favorite ice cream stop-if ambulating is a problem, find a Dairy Queen with a drive thru. Somersworth and Sanford both offer drive thru service.
- Local towns offer concerts in the park. Grab a chair or stay in your car in some places take in the early evening summer air while listening to the music.
A few local places to visit are:
Rochester- Concert on the Common
Alton Bay Bandstand- Arts in the park Summer Concert Series
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Visit a museum on a rainy or humid day. One of my favorites in the area is the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro.
- Revisit the most magical things that mean summer to you, even if you just stay home and make s'mores, and retell your favorite ghost story!
Whatever you choose to do, enjoy it!
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Janice Howard, Cornerstone VNA Life Care-Private Duty Director
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They Say Laughter is the Best Medicine... |
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Caregiver Resources & Support News |
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You Can Text 911 in New Hampshire! |
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Dr. Aaron Blight, our 2021 Caregivers Connect presenting author invited our CEO, Julie Reynolds, RN, MS and our Life Care Director, Janice Howard to collaborate and offer insight on home care providers. The first blog offers insight into five things your in home care provider wishes you knew and the second blog speaks to evaluating home care providers. |
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Wellness Link is a program that provides anyone in New Hampshire aged 60 and older with easy to understand, accurate, no-cost-to-you coordination and information for COVID-19 testing, vaccination and follow up care: 866-452-1693 |
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From Sandy Powers, RN, Wellness Nurse |
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Self-Care With Healthy Boundaries |
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As you all know, self-care should be a part of your weekly routine.
Self-care is very important for your mental and emotional wellbeing. Without it you are at risk in losing your self-identity.
Todays self-care topic will focus on setting healthy boundaries with your friends, family and maybe even the person who you are caring for.
So, what are healthy boundaries?
“It is a practice of openly communicating and asserting personal values as a way to preserve and protect against having them compromised or violated.” (Wikipedia)
Poor boundaries can lead to resentment, anger, and burnout.
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The lack of healthy boundaries can negatively affect your life.
Your responsibility is to communicate your boundary in a respectful manner and be firm.
- You may feel guilty or selfish but do it any way.
- Remind yourself that you are deserving of self-care.
- It can take time; it is a process and be prepared to eliminate toxic people from your life if they don’t comply.
Remember, boundaries are a two-way street, respect boundaries that others have made for themselves .
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Phlebotomy at Home Services Now Available |
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Cornerstone VNA is pleased to introduce a new mobile phlebotomy service for individuals who need lab draws done at home. We were able to launch this innovative service by using generous funding from FedPoint to purchase several mobile centrifuge machines, which are used to spin blood samples. The goal of this service is to make lab testing more convenient and comfortable for individuals needing routine lab work.
If an individual needs their blood drawn, but cannot get to a lab site due to mobility issues or other factors, Cornerstone VNA will go to wherever they call home. For some people, an illness or disability can make it hard to travel, and some may simply want to avoid crowded outpatient labs, driving, and wait times. It is also the perfect service for individuals who may prefer the convenience and privacy of receiving care in their own home. In-home phlebotomy services can also help individuals with anxiety and needle phobia, or who have standing orders for repeat testing.
For further information, please contact the Life Care – Private Duty department at Cornerstone VNA at 603-332-1133 Ext 1758.
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Sharing Caregiver Resources |
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Caregiver Humor Eases Tension and Boosts Mood |
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Fun Activities for Loved Ones with Dementia |
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If you have a resource that has helped you in your caregiver journey, please email it to Ann so that we can add it!
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Caregiver Suggested Authors |
Michael Bloom
Kathleen Reardon
Dr. Aaron Blight
Kay Frances
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If you have a product that has helped you in your caregiver journey, please email it to Ann so that we can share it next time!
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Cornerstone VNA Virtual Caregiver Café
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The next Caregiver Cafe is on Wednesday, August 24.
Tune in at 10:30!
To receive your virtual meeting link, contact Ann at 603-994-6941 or send an email.
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Stay safe and well...
Ann
Ann Vennard
Assistant Director of Advancement
603-994-6941
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