September 2018: Hailey S. joined our team in June 2018. From the outset, she dove in with enthusiasm, taking any shifts offered. Her friendly personality and professionalism paired well with her clients, making her a favorite. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to your clients, Hailey. Congratulations!

Cultural Tidbit: William Hazlitt (b: April 10, 1778 - d: September 18, 1830) was a well-known British writer, essayist, social commentator, painter, literary and drama critic, philosopher and even a self-described “metaphysician”. Trained in the unitarian faith, he had a crisis of faith and turned to philosophy. He championed the cause of the common man. He is considered one of
the greatest essayists and critics in the English language, among the likes of George Orwell.

At 8:46am, on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, the first hijacked airplane was flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. It unleashed the worst attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and launched us into a changed United States - heightened security and war on terror. Today, 17 years later, we remember. 

We will never forget the bravery, the sacrifice and the incredible capacity for goodness and selflessness found in the human spirit amidst the capacity for incredible evil found in human nature. 

WE REMEMBER ~ 9/11

What's your favorite food? How often do you eat it? How do you feel after you do? These are questions to consider when you hear the word cholesterol. September is National Cholesterol Education Month...so let's get cracking. 

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body uses to build cells. 

Where does cholesterol come from? Cholesterol comes from two sources. Your liver creates some of the cholesterol your body needs to build new cells. Other cholesterol, known as dietary cholesterol, comes from foods we eat that come from animals - meat, poultry, dairy products etc. Eating a lot of these foods triggers your liver to produce more cholesterol.

When is cholesterol considered good or bad? Cholesterol is found in our blood, circulating with it. The higher the amount of cholesterol in the blood, the greater the health risk. LDL cholesterol is considered bad, HDL cholesterol is considered good. LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein, HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. The lipoproteins carry cholesterol back and forth to the cells. Too much LDL cholesterol causes fat-build up in arteries, which can lead to increased risk of stroke and heart disease. LDLs and HDLs combine with triglycerides, the most common type of fat in the body.

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August 29, 2018, from the Alzheimer's Association National Office:

"The U.S. Senate passed a $425 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for fiscal year 2019. As part of our nationwide network of dedicated advocates who have shared stories and personal messages with members of Congress, you helped make this happen. Thank you!

Because of the Alzheimer’s Association and AIM’s leadership to increase NIH funding, scientists are advancing basic disease knowledge, ways to reduce risk, new biomarkers for early diagnosis and drug targeting, and developing the needed treatments to move to clinical testing. And beyond research, Congress continues to work on Alzheimer's policies that will impact millions of Americans living with the disease and their caregivers.

Congress may soon consider the Building our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act. This legislation builds upon recent research advances to strengthen the nation’s public health response to Alzheimer’s by providing state, local, and tribal public health officials with the resources necessary to increase early detection and diagnosis, reduce risk, prevent avoidable hospitalizations, and address health disparities.

Help continue our momentum on Capitol Hill and tell Congress to pass the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act!"

Alzheimer's Association National Office
©2018 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved.
800.272.3900 | alz.org®

remember where he is going; he gets lost easily. He is having cognitive and judgment issues in various situations. It is a difficult to see and watch. 

Alzheimer's is a serious issue. It is the 6th leading cause of death in America. As of February 9, 2018, the statistic is 500,000 new diagnoses every year. It is a progressive disease caused by the build up of protein in the brain, causing brain cells to die. It is terminal, it takes 5-20 years to cause death. There is no cure.

There is no cure...but there is always hope, one of the greatest assets of the human spirit. No matter how many lives Alzheimer's takes, we will continue to fight for a cure and an end. To that end, consider supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's - New London. It takes place September 15, 2018, starting at Ocean Beach. Registration starts at 9am, ceremony at 10am, walk at 10:30am. The walk is 2:30pm. All support raised goes to the Alzheimer's Association and their continued efforts to fund and research a cure.

Join River Delta BNI in supporting this cause. You can donate in either of these places:
- River Delta BNI Team @ Alz
​- River Delta BNI Team @ FB - (in the team captain's name)

Be the change you want to see in the world. Together we can end the disease once and for all.

documents organized and in a place someone could find them if necessary? Who will inherit? Do you have a will?

It's important to know the answers to such questions, and to a plan and documents in place to make sure your wishes are executed if ever the worst should happen. August is National Make-a-Will Month. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you get started:

- Consult a professional - Work with a trusted estate planning attorney who can guide you through the process. (*We can recommend one if you need someone in the CT River Valley area).
- Make sure you know who your beneficiaries are on your life insurance, annuities and other accounts, and change them if you want someone else. *ie. If you have been divorced and you haven't changed your beneficiary, your ex-spouse might inherit.
- Make sure you've specified your executors for your estate.
- Take an inventory of your assets - bank accounts, jewelry, personal items, heirlooms, properties, stocks, brokerage accounts, collections etc.
- Make a binder with all important documents and tell whomever you trust to handle your affairs in the event of accidents or tragedies, where to find it. 

It's important to make sure we are set. Don't wait!

Over the last few weeks, you may have had your calls to the office answered by someone named Rebecca. At the end of June, our former office team member, Amy R., left us. Rebecca graciously stepped in to help us transition from Amy to a new permanent office team member. Rebecca has been fantastic! She jumped right into the fray, training and learning on the fly. Whatever we needed
her to do, she did with excellence. Rebecca, thank you for your willingness to step in for a couple months, and your help in transitioning us over. You have been a delight and we will miss you in the office. Best of luck in your future!

We would like to say a special welcome to our newest office team member, Zanaya. She comes to us with a great attitude and pleasant personality. We look forward to working with her in the days ahead.

Les W. - Upon joining Golden Horizons in November 2017, Les 
quickly proved delightful with his friendly personality and steady, calming demeanor. The office had a feeling he would be an asset, and we were right. Recently we received a call from his client praising his work and thanking us for sending them Les. Thank you for the care and professionalism you show us and your clients.
Congratulations Les! 

Cultural Tidbit: Mae West, born, Mary Jane West, was a renowned American actress, comedian, screenwriter, playwright, and singer. Born on August 17, 1893, her career spanned seven decades and multiple mediums including film, radio, television, theater and broadway. Know for her zest for life, she often pushed boundaries
caused controversy and championed women’s rights. 

a fascinating history, rapidly increasing over the course of the 20th century and creating a healthier world than has ever existed before.

August is Nationa Immunization Awareness Month. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be exploring the history of immunizations, their value to the world, and how we can better spread the word for their safety and effectiveness. 

Before we delve further into the jouney, lets understand what immunizations and vaccines are. The US Department of Health and Human Services defines the following:
- Vaccine is made from very small amounts of weak or dead germs that can cause diseases — for example, viruses, bacteria, or toxins. It prepares your body to fight the disease faster and more effectively so you won’t get sick.
- Immunization is the process of becoming immune to (protected against) a disease.

Now that we know what immunizations and vaccines are, we can venture into a taste of history for this edition.