JILL HOWE. Visiting Angels's Blog (6)

Did you know that as a Veteran of the US Armed Services, you may qualify for a special Disability Pension benefit that can be used to cover some of the costs of home care services?

The Veteran,s Disability Pension.

Aid and Assistance Allowance.

Veterans who served during a wartime and have a non service related disability which requires aid and attendance by another person may qualify.

Since the…

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Every day thousands of emergency calls are placed. These situations require a split second decision to aid them during the "Golden Hour" they have available to save lives.

The idea is that you store the word" ICE" in your cell phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you want to be contacted.... " In Case Of Emergency" Additionaly you would enter the name of this individual, so your display would read :" ICE HEATHER", indicating the persons…

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It is stressful being a caregiver for a parent or loved one, no matter how much you may love them. There is a significant amount of disruption to your life & schedule, as well as the worry & sorrow of watching the one you love become more & more helpless.

There are also feelings involved with elderly care including frustration, guilt, resentment, and hopelessness.

Feeling uanppreciated for all your hard work also contributes to…

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The growing number of older drivers and todays driving complexities has increased the concern expressed by many Americas about the safety of a loved one.

These decisions are difficult for older people to make on their own.

This guide is to help bring about the conversation and assist you when the time is right to discuss the safety of your elderly relative,…

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I am not talking about preventing the" Fall Season.'

I am talking about preventing Falls in the Homes of our Elderly Parents.

Through Education and self examination you can eliminate the likelihood of falls in the home.

Health& Saftey.

Check medications: Taking multiple meds. can cause diziness, confusion, drowsiness and balance…

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Visiting Angels is in support with Sarah Wakefield,s request for water donations for the Taking Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in October.



If you have an office that is willing to be used as a drop off point for those wishing to donate cases of water, please contact me, as Visiting Angels will collect the cases of water from these offices on behalf of the Taking Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.



Thank You In Advance for your support.



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