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Golden Nuggets - October 2017

10/6/2017

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A publication of Golden Horizons Elder Care Services, Inc.

Message from the Office

Have you looked outside lately? Do you see all the reds, yellows, oranges and fading greens? Autumn is our season these vibrant colors. But this month, they are not the most important colors. That honor is reserved for pink, the designated color for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in October.
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We’ve all been affected by breast cancer, whether diagnosed ourselves, or someone we love. It is never an easy experience to sit across from your doctor and hear those devastating words: “You have cancer.” In that moment, we are faced with a choice: succumb to the negative report, or face it with a fight. Our collective goal with the annual National Breast Cancer Awareness month is for nobody to ever have to face this report again - we want to
eradicate breast cancer from the face of the earth. So lets band together, lets wear our pink ribbons, participate in our events to raise money for researching the cure that will beat breast cancer once and for all! ~ Golden Horizons Office Team

Caregiver of the Month

Theresa M. joined Golden Horizons in November 2016. In her time with us, she has proven herself a valuable asset and an excellent caregiver. She is committed to giving her clients the best care possible and is willing to jump in for last minute ll-ins. Thank you Theresa, for all you do. Congratulations!

Mr. W's Newsletter Inspiration

“The greatest of all virtues is to restrain the tongue.”
~ Thomas Carlyle ~

Client Birthdays for October

We would like to send warmest birthday wishes to all our clients who have birthdays in October. May this next year be full of love and many blessings. Happy Birthday:
- Mrs. H in North Branford, October 3
- Mrs. S in Old Lyme, October 3
- Mr. V in Higganum, October 15
- Mrs. M in Niantic, October 17
- Mr. M in Old Saybrook, October 21
- Mrs. S in Deep River, October 24
- Mrs. T in Deep River, October 28
- Mr. M in Niantic, October 31

Client Birthdays for October

Happy Birthday to all our caregivers with birthdays in October. You make all the difference in our company. May this next year be full of blessings. Happy Birthday.
- Miriam Q, October 7
- Lisa S, October 8
- Theresa M, October 10
- Mary P, October 13
- LaChelle B, October 26

Announcement: Walk Across Southeastern CT

Every year, the Terri Brodeur Foundation hosts the annual Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. This year, the 12 annual walk will take place on Saturday, October 7. The walk consists of full marathon (26.2 mi) starting at 7am from Saybrook Point, half marathon, starting at 10am from 8 Capitol Drive, East Lyme, and a quarter
marathon starting at 1pm at Veterans Memorial Park, Niantic. All options end at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford. All proceeds go to fund breast cancer research. Since the first walk in 2006, they have raised $3.7 Million. Consider participating, you can find more info at www.tbbcf.org.

Our Month in Pink

Last year, I attended my class reunion. It was nice to see all the old faces and to see what we had all been up to. One person I sat with during dinner had a particularly short hair cut. I complemented her on the style and she thanked me and explained it was the result of undergoing chemotherapy to beat breast cancer. She was now in remission. I was taken aback. I knew, of course, that breast cancer
can affect women at any age, but I had never met someone so young who survived it. It hit home.

Breast cancer is no respecter of persons. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation:
“~ One in eight women in the United States will bediagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
~ Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
~ Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.
~ Each year it is estimated that over 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,500 will die.
~ Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated2,470 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 460 will die each year.
~ On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.
~ Over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.”

Breast cancer affects us all, whether we suffer the diagnosis ourselves or someone we love. According to the World Health Organization, it is the most common type of cancer affecting women globally. It is a horrendous disease causing pain and heartache, but also creating the opportunity for hope, for in our darkest moments, we can find what we are made of and overcome those challenges.

While there is no cure, breast cancer survivorship can be greatly increased by prevention and early detection. The best tips for prevention of any disease, including breast cancer, is to eat right, exercise, sleep well. There is no guarantee, but In general, keeping a healthy lifestyle reduces risks of getting sick. Another important factor - early detection. It is important for women to listen to their doctors, administer self tests at home, and go for mammograms. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the more options for treatments and better success rates. If you have a loved one diagnosed with breast cancer, be a support. Bring them meals as a they undergo treatments, encourage them with positive words, listen to them as they talk through their feelings. Be there.

On September 29, 2017, the President issued the annual proclamation declaring October as National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. It is a month to learn more about breast cancer, wear our pink ribbons in solidarity with those who are fighting the disease, participate in events to raise money for research and raise more awareness for breast cancer prevention, early detection and treatments. At Golden Horizons, we have had clients and caregivers who have battled with and survived breast cancer. We stand in solidarity with those fighting. You’ve got this!

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