Volume 63 | September 1, 2023 | |
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Comfort Keepers helps seniors live safely and independently in their own homes.
OUR ROSTER OF AVAILABLE CAREGIVERS IS UPDATED DAILY.
We serve Private-Pay, Medicare, Medicaid, CCP, DRS and VA Clients
in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane & McHenry Counties.
Comfort Keepers is here for you: 847-215-8550.
(With offices in Buffalo Grove, Park Ridge, Elgin and Chicago)
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New to Comfort Keepers?
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One-Hour Webinars with Teepa Snow
This fall, Comfort Keepers will present lectures led by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, an Occupational Therapist with over 40 years of clinical and academic experience. Teepa developed the GEMS® State Model and the Positive Approach® training strategies. Her company, Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) provides education/products to support those living with brain change. These sessions are free and open to all: CEUs are available for professionals at no charge. Click the links below to register:
• Dementia Screening and Assessment: Options and Value - 9/19/2023 at 12pm CST
• Improving Dementia Care in Hospital Settings: From ER to Discharge - 10/17/2023 at 12pm CST
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Who's Your Four-Legged Pal?
Pets have always held a special place in our hearts, providing companionship, love, and unwavering loyalty. Having a pet can bring immense joy and many other benefits for seniors, especially those facing loneliness or medical challenges. From offering companionship and emotional support to improving physical and mental health, they enhance seniors' overall well-being and promote a sense of purpose and responsibility.
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Comfort Keepers works with many organizations at the national, state and local levels. These partnerships help us provide high-quality, personalized in-home care to seniors and other adults in need of support. Please click the link below to view our flyer and learn more about how we can assist you.
Comfort Keepers Partner Organizations
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Game On: Inspiring Seniors to Rediscover the Joy of Play
Seniors can benefit both mentally and physically by incorporating play into their daily routines. When we engage in enjoyable activities, our bodies release endorphins, which elevate mood and reduce stress. Simple forms of play also improve critical thinking, reaction speed and communication skills -- all things that help keep the mind sharp. Best of all, a bit of laughter can make the world seem brighter and more inviting.
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Preventative Care: A Five-Step Guide for Seniors and Families
Research has proven that assisting seniors in establishing a preventive care routine can improve their happiness and comfort. While certain factors like age, gender, and family history are beyond seniors' control, adopting preventative care measures can lessen the occurrence and severity of developing health conditions.
This involves receiving regular vaccinations and wellness check-ups, undergoing screenings for common diseases and cancers, and adopting healthier lifestyle habits and better dietary choices for improved well-being.
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Explore the Great Outdoors at a Location Near You This Weekend!
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Our September recipe features red lentils, which are a rich plant-based source of protein and fiber. They are also versatile and can be used in soups, baked goods, dips, smoothies and even baby food! Red lentils are high in vitamin B6, pantothenic acid and thiamine. And eating just one cup of cooked red lentils each day provides 90% of folate needed daily by adults.
Click here to view the recipe.
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Please join us in saluting our Caregivers of the Month for August 2023!
We are so grateful to have you as part of the Comfort Keepers Team.
Thank you for everything you do, each day, for the families you assist!
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Senior Tech Support Can Help
Are you frustrated with technology? So are millions of others, just like you. Older adults should be enjoying their devices, not confused by them, and that’s why Senior Tech Support exists. Located in Wheaton (and serving the entire Chicagoland area), Senior Tech Support offers computer training and education through both virtual and in-person sessions.
Senior Tech Support technicians are also teachers and educators who can provide services in private homes or in senior living communities. Their patient approach is designed to empower older adults to learn to use technology with confidence. (Covering PCs, Macs, Wi-Fi, smartphones, Smart TVs, Alexa and Google devices.)
Call 877-630-3538 or visit www.seniortechsupport.net to learn more about what they can do for you.
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Almost everything will work again
if you unplug it for a few minutes,
including you.
-- Anne Lamott, (b. 1954)
American novelist, non-fiction writer,
political activist, public speaker, teacher.
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