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Get Involved Before Disaster Strikes...

9/29/2017

...Be a Part of Something Larger

As we close out September... The month has and is National Preparedness Month (NPM) focusing on planning, because “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead" and "You Can!” With this theme we at Golden Horizons' highlight 3 important steps to get involved, share preparedness and how to get your in-home elder care commitments and loved ones "ready" for a disaster. Resource FEMA.

1). Get your community for the aging organization(s) prepared for an emergency. View free government resource materials.

Resource: FEMA File Video. Click/Tap on Image

2). Join Weather Ready Nation

Credit: Weather-Ready Nation

3). Sign up for Ready Workshops - especially if you are in the in-home elder care, companionship, homemaking, or personal care business. Ready tips for Alzheimer's, dementia care and Americian's gifted with disabilities.

Resource: FEMA - Ready - Business

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September is...

9/22/2017

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Dept. of Homeland Security - National Preparedness

The Department of Homeland Security has put together an online resource center for the planning ahead of a disaster. Included are a toolkit, videos, and a theme for each week.

Week 1: Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends
Week 2: Plan to Help Your Neighbor and Community
Week 3: Practice and Build Out Your Plans
Week 4: Get Involved! Be a Part of Something Larger

The web page dictated to seniors is - https://www.ready.gov/seniors - with other resources listed at this web page.

Caregiver's Checklist:

Put together a plan by discussing with the household.
Consider specific needs for short-term quality care. 3 to 4 days. For a week, etc.
Consider medications, medical supplies/equipment, clothing, availability of family, professional staff, nurses, doctors, food and drink, shelter (with fresh and hot water, power and Internet), transportation and financial needs (cash on hand).
Document an emergency plan for those in need.
Practice the plan with those tended to.

For more information go to: https://www.ready.gov

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Golden Nuggets - September 2017

9/15/2017

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A publication of Golden Horizons Elder Care Services, Inc.

A Message from the Office

As I sit here contemplating what to say, I’m looking out my window at a breathtakingly beautiful day - sunny with a few white, puffy clouds floating along, deep blue sky, a hint of a breeze, and the hint of turning colors. I can’t believe the summer is over, yet I am excited for the classic signs of autumn - agricultural fairs, pumpkin spice lattes, corn mazes, warm sweaters, the vibrant foliage. We are at the change of another season.

As we change seasons, I am often reminded of seasons in our lives. We see many milestones and many changes over the course of our lives. Yet certain things remain constant - love, faithfulness, integrity, honesty. Good values don’t shift and they provide a foundation upon which to conduct good work and good business. These are core values for us at Golden Horizons. So while the seasons change, we want to reaffirm that our values and our commitment to you does not. Happy Fall!
~ Golden Horizons Office Team

Caregiver of the Month: Larry G.

Larry is a Golden Horizons veteran. He first joined our team in September 2002. His journey has taken him out our door at times, but he returns, much to our delight. Larry is an invaluable part of the Golden Horizons family, routinely going above and beyond for his clients and our company. Thank you for always going the extra
mile, Larry! Congratulations!

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Seniors Traveling? Some Tips for Caregivers

9/8/2017

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You may get by with traveling a long distance with a person in the early stage of dementia. Although, as symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain enhance traveling certainly becomes unpredictable and at least more confusing. Planning ahead with the gathering important documents or information such as their insurance card, passport, physician's phone number, medications and medical records will ease the burden. It's a good idea to have sufficient funds available if the plans change and return travel is warranted at a moments notice. Credit: Today's Caregiver

For more tips please review these articles:
   •   Caregiver Tips for Traveling
   •   Caregiving Tips for Traveling with Seniors
   •   Travel Tips for Caregivers
   •   Traveling Tips for Caregivers

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Hard Lessons Learned - You Think?

9/6/2017

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This week we are facing Irma, last week was Harvey, and well before there were Andrew and Katrina. What did we learn? Read this informative article by Gary Barg, editor-in-chief of Today's CareGiver. Click/tap here. And "let's be safe out there".

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