Seniors In Place

MAY IS NURSES APPRECIATION MONTH

A SINGLE TOUCH CAN MEAN SO MUCH...

Our caregivers are exceptionally empathetic, loving individuals who trained for this work because they truly care about other people.

Most of them have taken care of mothers, grandmothers, fathers, aunts, uncles in their own family, and they know from experience what the family is going through.

They also know how much a senior, who may be feeling a little frightened, disoriented, or having trouble getting around, desperately needs care, tenderness, and a gentle disposition.

Over and over again our home health aides seem to become a member of our clients’ families.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

STRAIGHT TALK FROM THE CDC
What to know about side effects when you get your second Covid-19 vaccine and beyond.

Side effects after your second shot may be more intense than the ones you experienced after your first shot.

These side effects are normal signs that your body is building protection and should go away within a few days.

WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR

In most cases, discomfort from pain or fever is a normal sign that your body is building protection. Contact your doctor or healthcare provider:

If the redness or tenderness where you got the shot gets worse after 24 hours

If your side effects are worrying you or do not seem to be going away after a few days

If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and you think you might be having a severe allergic reaction after leaving the vaccination site, seek immediate medical care by calling 911.

Remember

Side effects can affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine both need 2 shots in order to get the most protection.

You should get the second shot even if you have side effects after the first shot, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to get it.

You only need 1 shot of the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine to get the most protection.

It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination.

People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second shot of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or two weeks after the single-dose J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

You should keep using all the tools available to protect yourself and others until you are fully vaccinated.

After you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you may be able to start doing some things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.

Be aware, we are still learning how vaccines will affect the spread of COVID-19. After you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you should keep taking precautions in public places like wearing a mask, staying 6 feet apart from others, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, and washing your hands often.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources, during the Covid-19 pandemic, for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

Do I NEED TO QUARANTINE EVEN AFTER BEING VACCINATED?

The short answer is: you don’t have to quarantine if exposed – as long as you don’t develop any symptoms, according to CDC.

You STILL need to follow public health guidelines, like wearing a mask, even after being vaccinated.

Someone is considered fully vaccinated if it has been more than two weeks since they’ve received the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or a dose of a single-dose vaccine.

Source: The Verge, an American technology news website operated by Vox Media and uses Vox Media’s proprietary multimedia publishing platform, Chorus.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources, during the COVID-19 pandemic, for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

STRAIGHT TALK FROM THE CDC (Center for Disease Control)

Will mom or dad experience common side effects from the vaccine?

It’s true. There could be some reaction. The good news is there are at least 5 things you can do to mitigate the discomfort.

COVID-19 vaccinations will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection.

These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Some people have no side effects.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:

On the arm where you got the shot:

• Pain
• Redness
• Swelling

Throughout the rest of your body:

• Tiredness
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Chills
• Fever
• Nausea

HELPFUL TIPS:

Talk to your doctor about taking over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, or antihistamines, for any pain and discomfort you may experience after getting vaccinated. You can take these medications to relieve post-vaccination side effects if you have no other medical reasons that prevent you from taking these medications normally.

It is NOT RECOMMENDED you take these medicines before vaccination for the purpose of trying to prevent side effects.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY

“To all our Seniors In Place staff who wake up each morning and come to work with the intent of helping each other, caring about our fragile clients, and making us the best “Accredited with Distinction” company, we thank you and appreciate you.”

— Richard Blecker, Mia Kebea, Chad Blecker, Adam Blecker

Administrative Professionals’ Day is an unofficial holiday that is meant to pay tribute to the work done by administrative professionals, secretaries, assistants, and receptionists, and is observed in various countries around the world.

In North America the last full week in April each year is celebrated as Administrative Professionals’ Week.

Administrative Professionals’ Day falls on the Wednesday of that week. This holiday began in 1952 as National Secretaries Week in the United States. In 2000 the IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) changed the name to Administrative Professionals’ Week, and Administrative Professionals’ Day.

In Appreciation please enjoy the following quotes:

“No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank you.” — Joseph Addison

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” — Voltaire

“Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts.” — Alan Cohen

“Appreciate everything your associates do for the business. Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise. They’re absolutely free and worth a fortune.” — Sam Walton

“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” — James Allen

“I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.” — William Shakespeare

If you or a loved one is in need of in-home senior care, we are here for you, starting with our wonderful Administrative Professionals.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or give us a call at 1-833-553-0630

Thank you Barbara for the wonderful testimonial. We are honored.

Barbara writes:

"To Seniors In Place: I want you to know how much we appreciate all you have done for us concerning our father. It has been a pleasure to work with you." ~Barbara

If you or a loved one is in need of in-home senior care, we are here for you.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

WILL I HAVE TO WEAR A MASK AFTER GETTING THE COVID-19 VACCINE?
The answer may surprise you – find out why

It’s counter intuitive – we know. You get the shot so that you’ll be immune to the virus. But it’s not that simple.

The vast majority of people who are vaccinated will be protected from COVID-19. However, vaccinated people may still be able to transmit the virus, even though they don’t display symptoms.

“We know now the vaccines can protect, but what we haven’t had enough time to really understand is – does it protect from spreading?” said Avery August, professor of immunology at Cornell University.

What’s the point of getting the vaccine if I still have to wear a mask?
Think of mask-wearing and social distancing as a continuum of risk-mitigation strategies, which are in place while scientists conduct research, more and more people get vaccinated, and the prevalence of Covid-19 goes down.

For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said people can gather indoors, without masks, with other fully vaccinated people.

People are considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after they receive their last vaccine. Those same people then need to be conscientious about social distancing and mask-wearing in public, as they could potentially transmit the disease in the wider community.

The hope is that as more and more of the public is vaccinated, fewer people will have severe cases of Covid-19, and the pressure on the health system will decline with the prevalence of the disease.

Seniors In Place: Your #1 resource for SAFE in-home and in-facility senior care. For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

WE’RE HIRING!
Seniors In Place is looking for a few loving, compassionate caregivers for safe, consistent employment, flexible hours, and schedules.

Want an interview today? Schedule a virtual interview NOW. Call 973-376-1600

Looking for better opportunities tomorrow? Register with our Job Board here: https://www.seniorsinplace.com/caregivers/

Want to meet our team? Sign up for our ½ Hour Virtual Open House for Caregivers, Tuesday, April 20 hosted by Donofrio

The link for our Virtual Open House on April 20 is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seniors-in-place-virtual-open-house-afternoon-tickets-149577152289

Looking forward to connecting with you!

Seniors In Place is one of the most caring and best in-home and in-facility home health care services in Northern New Jersey, predicated upon purpose, integrity, and unchanging guiding Pillars of Care.

Pillars of Care

Integrity

Our most important pillar is integrity — doing what we say we will do, treating others with respect, and maintaining confidentiality for our clients and their caregivers.

We expect every one of our employees to understand and embrace our commitment to integrity and to maintain the highest standards in their interaction with our clients.

The Client Comes First

We always put our client first, even when it’s hard — especially when it’s hard.

Our family is committed to making a difference in the lives of others. Sometimes that means being available 24/7 … driving to a client’s home in the middle of the night … and sometimes it means saving somebody’s life.

Support our Caregivers

We protect and support our caregivers.

We will never allow aides to be placed in harm’s way and make sure the living environments are safe.

When an aide has a question or concern, we respectfully listen. Then, when needed, we provide immediate assistance by one of our registered nurses or senior case managers making sure the aide — and the family — have all the help they need.

If you or a loved one is in need of in-home senior care, we are here for you. For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

Thank you for your wonderful words, Jennie.
It is was an honor caring for your mother.

"My mother is in the final stages of Alzheimer's and is an extremely difficult patient.

Olivia brings out a side in my mother that I haven't seen in a quite a while: she is a bit more social, less agitated, and seems to take great comfort in Olivia's presence."
~Jennie

If you or a loved one is in need of in-home senior care, we are here for you.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

Researched-Based Reasons to Be Kind

There can be few things that pay as big a dividend as simple acts of kindness.

Selfless acts of giving, be it a smile, a word of encouragement, or the offer of a helping hand, result in an emotional uplift not only for others, but also for our self.

Research has shown what we ourselves may instinctively know — kindness can be a major contributor to the levels of happiness any of us experience.

With research to back it up, it seems clear that doing good for others can also do good for us. It’s a habit that can be developed anywhere, at any time, at little or no cost.

Actively work on this, make it a habit, and your happiness quota will automatically sky rocket.

“There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy,” said the Dalai Lama, spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. “Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”

Practice a philosophy of kindness and you will retrain your brain and alter your mind, making for a better relationship with yourself as well as with others.

This is sure to bring greater happiness and joy into your life. Above all, be kind to yourself! See yourself as a person of worth; doing the best you can with what you have.

You are human. Like every other person, you also have your emotional baggage, and you’re working to unpack it. What we can handle varies from day to day.

Acknowledge that you’re continuing to grow into the person you’re becoming, and that the person you are also deserves the benefit of the doubt. Remember that you, too, deserve your own generosity, compassion and kindness.

Kindness is one of the most important habits we can develop on our journey to real and sustainable happiness. It is an essential key to a life lived creatively: one in which we remain healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Kindness costs little but pays huge dividends in our own lives and in the lives of those we touch. It’s a habit that paves the way to a happy life. Peter Field, Psychotherapist

“The simplest acts of kindness are far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Seniors In Place - A Family That Cares For You.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

Thank you James C. for the wonderful testimonial. We are honored.

James writes:
"The only person my wife responds to with a smile is Massa, who has the patience of Job feeding my wife her meals.

Massa curls my wife’s hair so that she looks pretty and the way she was before she came down with Alzheimer’s".
~James C

If you or a loved one needs a patient caregiver, we are a click or a call away. Seniors In Place - A Family that Cares for You.

Reach us at www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call us at 1-833-553-0630

Things You Can Do To Live a Healthy Lifestyle

There are many easy things you can do every day to improve your health and stay healthy.

1. Get Good Sleep

Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions. Sleep needs change as we age. In general, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep.

2. Toss out the To***co

It’s never too late to quit.

3. Move More

Adults need at least 2½ hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity on two or more days a week.

4. Eat Healthy

Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol. Choose healthy snacks.

5. Tame Stress

Sometimes stress can be good. However, it can be harmful when it makes you feel overwhelmed and out of control. Find support. Connect socially. Stay active.

6. Stay on Top of Your Game

Get regular checkups. Pay attention to chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive thirst, and problems with urination. If you have these see your doctor. Be sure to ask him or her what tests you need and how often you need them.

7. Get vaccinated.

8. Find Affordable Healthcare

Federally funded health centers around the United States provide care, even if you have no health insurance. You can get health care and pay what you can afford, based on your income.

For more information on tips to stay healthy and safe, contact us at www.seniorsinplace.com or call us at 1-833-553-0630.

Why Keeping an Eye on Your Cholesterol is Important

Too much cholesterol in the blood is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and stroke—two leading causes of death in the Untied States.

One way to prevent these diseases is to detect high cholesterol and treat it when it is found. Make therapeutic lifestyle changes by:

Eating a healthy diet.

Avoid saturated fats and trans fats, which tend to raise cholesterol levels. Other types of fats such as polyunsaturated fats, can actually lower blood cholesterol levels.

Eating fiber also can help lower cholesterol.

Exercising regularly.

Physical activity can help lower cholesterol. The Surgeon General recommends that adults engage in moderate intensity exercise for 2 hours and 30 minutes every week.

Maintaining a healthy weight.
Being overweight or obese can raise your cholesterol levels. Losing weight can help lower your cholesterol.

Not smoking.
If you smoke, quit as soon as possible.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630
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SENIORS IN PLACE President and New Jersey State Chair of Home Care Association of America, Blecker will be this month's Keynote Speaker at the April 1st Morris County Chamber of Commerce Business Development session.

Adam will share the riveting case study of how his personal story built a thriving business. (register below to hear Adam's presentation)

THIS MONTH'S TOPIC:
TELL YOUR BRAND STORY – PERSUADE YOUR AUDIENCE

An emotional, spell-binding story cuts through noise in the marketplace like nobody’s business. A personal brand story can gain the trust of prospective clients and lead to new business, particularly insofar as it represents your company values.

Our meetings are results-driven, collaborative, supportive, and fun. Most importantly, we bring you the best of the best in speakers that help you grow your businesses.

MCCC Business Development
Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 8:00 – 9:30 am

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

Claire Stoddard, Chair Sean Flannery, Vice Chair
Adam Blecker, Keynote Speaker

WE HOPE YOU’LL ATTEND ON APRIL 1 @ 8 AM.

REGISTER HERE: https://web.morrischamber.org//events/Business-Development-Forum-5458/details

Social workers are essential to our community's well-being.

We at Seniors in Place can't let the month of March end without celebrating Social Workers Month!

This year’s theme is Social Workers Are Essential.

Social workers make a difference in the day-to-day lives of millions of Americans by helping to build, support and empower positive family and community relationships.

For example, they work in schools helping students overcome obstacles to their education; they work in hospitals helping patients navigate their paths to recovery; and they work in agencies and organizations helping protect vulnerable children, adults, and seniors from abuse and neglect.

Social Workers are a very special breed as exemplified by our own Social Workers including McCarthy, who is not only one of our amazing Senior Social Workers but is also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

Bill recently visited a number of assisted living facilities and brightened their days with music and games.

Read more about Bill here: https://www.seniorsinplace.com/family-bios/

All of us at Seniors in Place hope you had a fantastic March. Spring has finally sprung!

For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630



Shelley Edelson Linda Albano Lowe Lorraine Kenney Spiotta Michele Clark- Hausch

Have you been told or have you noticed that your loved one suffers from any of the following:

Memory challenges
Sundowning
Lewy body dementia
Personality changes

Seniors In Place team of Registered Nurses oversees clients with these and many other health issues.

Our Certified Home Health Aides are carefully trained to help clients with Alzheimer’s, memory issues, or cognitive impairment.

We understand and can answer questions and provide guidance for you and your loved one.

Feel free to contact us for information and guidance on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one.

Visit us at https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call us 1-833-553-0630.

Memory loss doesn’t have to be dementia...

You start to suspect the worst – dementia, even Alzheimer’s.

However, just because your mom or dad gets confused and forgets things doesn’t mean they have dementia.

It could be as simple as a mild urinary tract infection, or slight memory loss due to the aging process, perhaps exacerbated by other health issues like stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, or lack of activity, dehydration, or loneliness.

We hope your loved one is simply experiencing symptoms of mild memory loss. However, if your doctor has diagnosed dementia or Alzheimer’s, it is probably not safe to let them continue to live alone.

Seniors In Place can provide the care of a Certified Home Health Aide to enable them to stay safely in their own home.

If your loved one is experiencing any of the signs of dementia, we hope you will call us today to answer questions, offer guidance, or provide help.

Contact us at www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630

My mom is having memory issues. Can you help?

Yes. Seniors In Place specializes in memory challenges, Alzheimer’s, and dementia care. Here are some proven tips that may help you and your mom right now.

6 Good Tips
Help may be as simple as providing additional part-time care so that your mom doesn’t feel alone. As memory fades, your mom may need consistent, mild cues to remember to eat, to change clothes, to take a shower, how to use the phone and make phone calls, and/or how to turn on the television or radio.

1. Slow down. Speak slowly and keep conversations clear and to the point.

2. Be patient. You may have to repeat the same facts many times. It can be difficult, but the worst thing you can do is to let your mom see you getting upset.

3. Give your mom plenty of time to speak. She may be searching for just the right words to describe what she’s feeling, and it will be a relief to her to be able to express herself.

4. Share old stories and family history – a great bonding activity. Often seniors can remember things from their childhood without recalling what they did that morning.

5. Ask your mom about her parents, her marriage(s), where she was born, where she grew up. Take delight with her as she remembers time gone by. It makes the present seem so much more pleasant.

6. Caring for a senior loved one with memory issues can be agonizing. Your vibrant and smart mom can seem to be diminishing before your very eyes. It’s possible you need expert guidance.

Let Seniors In Place help guide you.

For more information on in-home-care-related resources for you or a senior loved one, visit https://www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630.

Did you know you can hire a private home health aide for a little extra care in a hospital or rehab?
It’s true.

All of us live in fear of not having the care we need when in a vulnerable position.

We also worry about family members when they go to the hospital or transfer to rehab.

Your instinct is to stay with them, make sure they get the care they need. What if they need an extra blanket, or a trip to the bathroom and there is no one available to help? Without an advocate, they can quickly start to lose their dignity.

If there is even slight dementia, being alone in unfamiliar circumstances can lead to a downward spiral.

The problem is it is utterly exhausting to stay with a loved one in a hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There is another option. That option is Seniors In Place.

Whether for a few hours when mom or dad first goes in or a little extra help while in the hospital or rehab, let our family care for your family.

For more information visit us www.seniorsinplace.com/services or call 1-833-553-0630