A publication of Golden Horizons Elder Care Services, Inc.
 | A Message From Our OfficeSchool is out. Children are at play. People are breaking out the boats, beach days, bathing suits and barbecues. All that means it’s official: Summer is here! |
Tuesday was July 4th, a day we celebrate our country’s baby steps into the freedoms we hold so dear. For our Founding Fathers and Mothers, this was a radical choice, often carrying the weight of life or death. For us, it is a day off from work to celebrate summer and spend time with our family. As we enjoy our cookouts and fireworks, take a moment to remember those who got us here; take a moment to thank those generations past.
Speaking of generations, did you know that July is also National Sandwich Generation Month? Find out more on this topic on the back. Read through, then go find someone you know in the Sandwich Generation to recognize and appreciate. It’ll make them (and you) feel good. Have a healthy, safe, festive Independence Day!
~ Golden Horizons Office Team
Speaking of generations, did you know that July is also National Sandwich Generation Month? Find out more on this topic on the back. Read through, then go find someone you know in the Sandwich Generation to recognize and appreciate. It’ll make them (and you) feel good. Have a healthy, safe, festive Independence Day!
~ Golden Horizons Office Team
Caregiver of the Month
July 2017: Emilie G.
Emilie joined the Golden Horizons team early in 2017. In the short time she has been with us, she has shown a great dedication and consistency in her work with her clients. She is an excellent addition to Golden Horizons. Thank you for all your hard work Emilie. Congratulations!
Emilie joined the Golden Horizons team early in 2017. In the short time she has been with us, she has shown a great dedication and consistency in her work with her clients. She is an excellent addition to Golden Horizons. Thank you for all your hard work Emilie. Congratulations!
Mr. W's Newsletter Inspiration
 | “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with |
A Day in July History
 | July 1 - Battle of Gettysburg begins, 1863 July 2 - Pres. Johnson signs Civil Rights Act of 1964 July 3 - George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, MA, 1775 July 4 - Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress, 1776 July 5 - 26th Amendment making voting age 18, 1971 |
| July 6 - Pres. Truman creates Medal of Freedom, 1945 July 7 - Hoover Dam construction begins, 1930 July 8 - Wall Street Journal first published, 1889 July 9 - 14th Amendment ratified (citizenship rights), 1868 |  |
 | July 10 - Wyoming is 44th state to join the Union, 1890 July 11 - Medal of Freedom posthumously awarded to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1977 July 12 - Minimum wage established at $0.40/day, 1933 July 13 - USA and Vietnam sign major trade deal, 2000 July 14 - Nasa’s New Horizons first to explore Pluto, 2015 July 15 - First platypus in America, at Bronx Zoo, 1922 July 16 - Washington DC established as capital, 1790 |
| July 17 - Disneyland opened in Anaheim, CA, 1955 July 18 - First Oscar Meyer Wienermobile created, 1936 July 19 - Marilyn Monroe has first on screen test, 1946 July 20 - FDR nominated for 4th term as president, 1944 July 21 - Spain cedes Guam to the USA, 1898 July 22 - 9/11 Commission’s final report released, 2004 |  |
  | July 23 - First swimming school opens in Boston, 1827 July 24 - Tennessee readmitted to US after Civil War, 1866 July 25 - US tests atomic bomb at Bakini Atoll, Pacific,1943 July 26 - US Postal System established, 1775 July 27 - Korean War Memorial dedicated in DC, 1995 July 28 - The city of Miami, FL is incorporated, 1896 July 29 - NASA authorized founded by Congress, 1958 July 30 - Jamestown House of Burgesses assembled, 1619 July 31 - First US patent issued to Samuel Hopkins for new method of making pearlash and potash. Sources: www.on-this-day.com, www.thepeoplehistory.com |
National Sandwich Generation Month
July is National Sandwich Generation Month. What’s a sandwich generation you ask? Good question. A sandwich generation is made up of middle-aged adults “sandwiched” between their aging parents
and their own children. They are often responsible for both their parents and their children, financially and in other ways.
In the last few years, there has been an upward trend of these sandwiched adults becoming the sole, or primary financial (and other) caregivers and decision-makers for their aging parents while
raising their own children and working full-time. In other cases, the trends show these adults are between aging parents and adult children who are financially dependent on their parents. Whatever
the particular situation, these sandwiched people are taxed to the brink on their resources, their finances, their energy, their emotions. They are “caregivers” in every sense of the word...Not only do many provide care and financial support to their parents and their children, but nearly four-in-ten (38%) say both their grown children and their parents rely on them for emotional support.” (Pew Research). It’s not easy.
As a homecare agency, we work with these people sandwich generationers on a daily basis. We see first-hand the efforts put forth by the children of our clients. Their love and dedication to their parents are reflective of why we do what we do. This month,
Golden Horizons wants to raise our voice in conjunction with all individuals and organizations:
To those who function in these sandwich generation situations,
thank you for your efforts. Your parents and children are better
off because of what you do for them.
If you know someone who is a part of this sandwich generation, take a moment to show your appreciation for all they do. Acknowledging them will go a long way.
Sources:
- www.sandwichgeneration.com
- “The Sandwich Generation”, Pew Research
and their own children. They are often responsible for both their parents and their children, financially and in other ways.
In the last few years, there has been an upward trend of these sandwiched adults becoming the sole, or primary financial (and other) caregivers and decision-makers for their aging parents while
raising their own children and working full-time. In other cases, the trends show these adults are between aging parents and adult children who are financially dependent on their parents. Whatever
the particular situation, these sandwiched people are taxed to the brink on their resources, their finances, their energy, their emotions. They are “caregivers” in every sense of the word...Not only do many provide care and financial support to their parents and their children, but nearly four-in-ten (38%) say both their grown children and their parents rely on them for emotional support.” (Pew Research). It’s not easy.
As a homecare agency, we work with these people sandwich generationers on a daily basis. We see first-hand the efforts put forth by the children of our clients. Their love and dedication to their parents are reflective of why we do what we do. This month,
Golden Horizons wants to raise our voice in conjunction with all individuals and organizations:
To those who function in these sandwich generation situations,
thank you for your efforts. Your parents and children are better
off because of what you do for them.
If you know someone who is a part of this sandwich generation, take a moment to show your appreciation for all they do. Acknowledging them will go a long way.
Sources:
- www.sandwichgeneration.com
- “The Sandwich Generation”, Pew Research
Summer Things Crossword
Across
3. Sport with birdies and rackets
6. Synonym for liberty.
9. Summer cookouts.
12. A sport that includes being pulled by a boat.
13. Middle summer month.
3. Sport with birdies and rackets
6. Synonym for liberty.
9. Summer cookouts.
12. A sport that includes being pulled by a boat.
13. Middle summer month.
| Down 1. Symbol of American freedom that rang to announce our independence 2. The first was July 4, 1776. 4. The document stating that America was breaking with England. | Down (Continued) 5. Frozen summer treat. 6. Colorful celebratory explosions. 7. Summer game with partners and metal stakes. You can get "a ringer". 8. Frozen treat in cones. 10. Hours of play at the shore. 11. Lightning bugs. |
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