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Dear Friend:
School is out. The grass is green. Flowers are blooming. And spring has fully arrived, bringing with it our oh so lovely, but warm Georgia weather.
As Derrick Merchant points out in this month's Enews, it's a great time for caregivers and clients. The sunshine brings them outside together to work in the garden or head to the coffee shop. It's an opportunity for them to get to know each other better and do different activities with the warmer climate.
 It's definitely not sweater weather. But our "3rd Annual Sweaters for Seniors" is heating up for autumn. We've been coordinating our 2010 program with DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett County Senior Services. All three metro Atlanta counties are on board and excited to distribute sweaters to seniors we collect in the fall. Now, we just need the sweaters and more great schools like The Galloway School and R.L. Norton Elementary to help us collect them! If you know any teachers, principals or cause oriented students, ask me to email you the fun school activity kit we created.
As far as other "hot" news, how about Alternative Home Care for Seniors is now franchising in Georgia. Soon, we'll offer great territories in Florida, North and South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Mississippi and Tennessee. If you know a compassionate entrepreneur who is looking for a business opportunity, send them our way. We'll give you $1K for any referral you give that turns into an AHCS partner. (This mention does not constitute the offer of a sale of a franchise.) See details here.
Be well, stay cool and happy spring!
Sharna Fulton, Director of Marketing
Alternative Home Care for Seniors (AHCS)
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 Caregiver and client relationships blossom in the spring.
Yesterday, Mary, one of our caregivers called to tell me she'd been
busy outside for much of the day. It seems her patient (our client), a
retired doctor, takes pride in his yard and wanted to do a little
gardening. So with plenty of sunshine and temps in the low 70's, off the
two went to enjoy a little sunshine and fresh air together. According
to Mary, it was quite a day. First, they went to the nursery to
pick-out flowers for the garden. Next, they brought them back to our
client's home to plant. Finally, they sat on the deck to sip sweet tea
and admire their horticultural endeavor. Hearing the joy in this
particular caregiver's voice made me think about what a great time of
year this is for caregivers and clients. The comfortable climate beckons
them outside for favorite activities. This, in turn, breaks up the day
and makes it fly by! Whether it's going to the mall, out for coffee or
taking a walk in the neighborhood doesn't matter. What's important is
the sense of relaxation that is mutually shared. This time
together is also a nice break from the normal duties of daily living. Of
course, preparing meals, keeping the house tidy and helping patients
with personal hygiene is an essential part of providing home care to seniors. But our service would not be complete without the true
compatibility felt between our caregivers and our clients. And for that,
we owe a bit of thanks to Mother Nature. Happy Spring! Derrick Merchant is a co-owner and Chief Administrator for Alternative Home Care for Seniors (AHCS) He is also the Atlanta Senior Issues reporter for Examiner.com
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It's 3 AM and you need home care for mom.
But who's going to pick-up the phone?
We will, of course. It's our 24/7 SafetyNET™. That means no matter what time or what
day it is, you'll always get someone to help you with your home care questions.
We often can place a caregiver within 8-12 hours as well. Just call us.
770-736-7977
www.alternative4seniors.com
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7 Ways To Stay Cool This Season
- Always drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol
because it causes dehydration.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes in light colored, natural
fabrics that reflect the sun versus black, dark colored ones, which
absorb heat.
- Definitely protect your skin with a 30 SPF sunscreen
or higher. Hat and sunglasses too!
- Stay indoors during extreme
heat. Avoid vigorous activity like mowing between noon and 4.
- Don't forget air conditioning. If you don't have AC at home, go to a
movie or senior center. You can also take a cool bath or shower to lower
your body temp or use a fan.
- Never stay outside in extreme heat. Inside temps
shouldn't exceed 85 degrees.
- Know the signs of heat stroke:
flushed face, high body temperature, headache, nausea, rapid pulse,
dizziness and confusion. If you experience any symptoms, place a cold
wet wash cloth at the base of the neck and call a doctor.
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Home Care Today
is an e-news publication of Alternative Home Care for Seniors (AHCS)
Each
monthly issue features quick-read information pertaining to seniors,
caregivers, our community involvement, etc. In addition, we proudly
feature a story on a senior service other than home care in each issue.
If you have an idea that benefits seniors, we'd like to know about it
for a possible future issue. To see archived e-newsletters, click here. All articles copyright Alternative Home Care for Seniors 2010. To request permission to reprint articles or content from past issues, please contact sharna.fulton@att.net
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