Verizon Wireless
Ask the office about a discount on your Verizon Wireless mobile phone bill.
Discounts up to 22% and accessories 25%!
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October Anniversaries
Welch, Violette PSS- 1 Year
Stephanie Silvia PSS - 4 Years Raigan Messier - 1 Year
Thank you for all your hard work and dediciation!
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Training
Alzheimer's and Dementia is a rapidly growing disease that is having a large impact on the client, their families and the communities we serve. these clients have very specific needs for their care, which you can help with. We are offering everyone a FREE 23 hour course for Alzheimer's and Dementia. This course is available online and can be done at convenience. After completion of the course you will have the option to get a $25.00 gift card to either Hannaford or Irving Gas Station. Optional Link
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Instant Access to Your Schedule
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Attention CLIENTS & CAREGIVERS
Get your schedule whenever you want... Go to www.maine-lyeldercare.com to log in today!. If you are not signed up for an account yet, call us for details. 465-3249 |
Join us every Wednesday at 4:30pm on 93.5FM True Oldies for CEO Denise Stevens and Steve Colella's segment on aging with grace.
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Hello All!!
Fall is upon us and this is my favorite time of year!! Warm days, cool nights, apple picking and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies! Fall wouldn't be complete for the Stevens' family without pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Halloween will be here soon, be sure to check out our Halloween safety tips. October is also breast cancer awareness month and domestic violence awareness month, Maine-ly Elder Care is having a ribbon campaign, so come in and get your ribbon and your picture to support these great causes!
A local church will be giving away turkey baskets for Thanksgiving and has chosen Maine-ly Elder Care to receive five turkey baskets for consumers. If you have a client that would benefit from one of these turkey baskets, please call the office and let us know.
Don't forget to go apple picking, the weather has been wonderful and it's a great family outing!
In closing, I just want to say that I am so proud and blessed to be able to work with such great caregivers here at Maine-ly Elder Care. The work you do every day enables the seniors in our communities to live independently at home and enriches their lives- Thank You!!
Happy fall!
~Denise
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October is both Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but also National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To raise awareness for both causes, we will have pink and purple ribbons available for you to wear and show your support.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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This October, Maine-ly Elder Care is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during her life. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women.
The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it's found and treated early.
- If you are age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.
- Women ages 50 to 74 need mammograms every 2 years. You may choose to start getting mammograms earlier or to get them more often.
Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member has had breast or ovarian cancer. Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get mammograms.
To find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost mammogram and Pap test and where to get screened, call:
1 (800) 350-5180
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 Julie's Dream
We are happy to be celebrating a very special accomplishment of our team member-Laurie Thornberg RN, who is not only a cancer survivor but has shared her story to help others! This children's book was written to help families talk about a cancer diagnosis. Way to go Laurie, we are so proud of you and proud to have you as part of our awesome team here at Maine-ly Elder Care!
We will have a sample in the office and orders can be made through Laurie or Amazon. |
Domestic Violence affects every community across the country, regardless of ethnic group, culture, or background. People of all ages, income levels, faiths, sexual orientation, gender, and education levels experience domestic violence. No one deserves to be abused, at any age. See the resources below for more information on domestic abuse and resources available.
Domestic Abuse Fact Sheet
Understanding Domestic Violence
Resources
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October Blood Pressure ClinicsWe will be doing FREE blood pressure screenings at the following locations for the month of October. There will free blood pressure readings by a registered nurse, information and giveaways.
Hannaford: Waterville Elm Plaza Thursday October 3rd, 2013 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Shaw's Waterville
Friday October 25th, 2013 from
10:00am to 12:00pm
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Halloween Safety Tips for Seniors
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Halloween can be a scary time for the elderly. The little kids accompanied by parents are not a threat, but hordes of costumed teens pounding on doors is nerve-wracking for seniors who worry masked marauders will take note that an elderly person is frail and living alone. If you are a senior, one way to avoid problems is to have a younger relative or neighbor drop by to help you greet trick-or-treaters. The presence of a young or middle-aged adult will deter troublemakers and give the impression there is more than one person living in the home. Another option for seniors is to go to a neighbor's house to pass out candy. Leave a note on the fence or front door saying something to the effect of "Candy for this house is being passed out next door at 100 Main Street, please collect your treats there." You have the option of either passing out candy with the neighbors or simply giving the candy to the neighbor to pass out on your behalf. Keep a chain lock in place when opening a door. Candy can be passed through the limited opening the chain provides. It's not a good idea to simply turn off lights and keep a house dark to dissuade trick-or-treaters. A dark house is an invitation for burglars and vandals. Turn on the interior and exterior lights, even if you will not be home or you choose not to answer the door. Finally, never let an unknown trick-or-treater into your home to use the bathroom or make a phone call. Make up an excuse such as "I have company right now, this isn't a good time, but you can try so-and-so's house," and refer them to a neighbor's home where there are multiple adults.
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Employee Compliments
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- A family member of a new client called us to compliment Christine Thomas. She said that her mom liked Christine instantly and that she knows Christine will take good care of her mother.
- A Care Manager called with an update and said her client LOVE LOVE LOVES Angela (Troy)!!!
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A client called and requested Wendell (Worster) as his worker. He said he really liked Wendell and was very impressed with his work and skill.
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A client wrote to us about PSS Jenn Gilbert say that"Our Health worker Jen has been non-problematic, punctual, resourceful - you have a winner! We have been more than satisfied. She and you get an A+!!"
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