This vaccine is strongly urged by the CDC, especially for seniors, since they have the highest risks of developing dangerous complications. The flu puts more than 200,000 people in the hospital each year and kills around 24,000 - 90 percent of whom are seniors.

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Find out what causes easy bruising as you age and when you should discuss your bruises with your doctor.

Yet another bruise. You don't recall bumping into anything. But lately you've been bruising much more often than you used to. Should you be concerned?

It's common to experience easy bruising with increasing age, and most bruises go away without treatment. Still, easy bruising can sometimes be a sign of a more serious problem.

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On September 7, we developed and held a fashion show for the frugal fashionista. Our colleagues at the Hearth did a spectacular job of first class party planning and a wonderful time was had by all.

For those of you who may have missed it, here are our basic rules for discount shopping: 

Rules for Discounts & Consignment Bargains

Calculate Cost per Wearing

Know quality

Choose high quality synthetics over low quality natural fibers

Less expensive clothes all look better in black

Higher income towns, better quality consignment stores

All fabrics, all seasons, wear white year round

Add ribbons, buttons, fancy trim to bargain/ consignment clothing

Mix expensive and bargain wear

Ignore sizes, all designers are different

Find a good tailor, wear shape wear

Don't forget formal wear workout clothes, shoes, boots

If it doesn't make you smile, put it back! ■

Dress For Less...The Always There Discount Fashion show, coming to a Heath near you soon!

We have had an unusually sad quarter, having lost 4 clients (if we count Alex, the cat, who was so special to Vilma) .  They all died while under hospice care, all after long battles with chronic disease.  All died peacefully, in the presence of loved ones.  

We consider our clients and their families our friends.  So we will miss them terribly and wish them all well in heaven where they will join their loved ones.

Ruth M. Buckholz

Mildred Goel

MOSES, Allan I

Alex Beyer

We are privileged to have received referrals from and be able to coordinate care with many Assisted Living facilities, rehab facilities, and Medicare Home Care and Hospice agencies.   Our growth is in large part due to the trust the staff in these organizations have put in our caregivers.  We are likewise impressed with them and we are committed to referring to them on a regular basis.