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PEKD & Associates November 2018 Newsletter

 

 

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Alzheimer's Awareness Month | Caregiver of the Year - Bright Insights Newsletter November 2018

 

 

Bright Insights Newsletter November 2018 2018 Caregivers of the Year shine bright as the best of the best   Each year, it is our honor to celebrate the best of the best Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Home Health Aides (HHAs), throughout the BrightStar Care organization through our Caregiver of the Year program. Our Regional Caregivers of the Year truly deliver on our promise of A Higher Standard of Care and demonstrate an inspiring level of compassion and dedication to the clients and families we serve across the country. Watch a video and learn more about each of our four regional winners: Queen-Ann Canty – West Region and the 2018 National Caregiver of the Year Marisa Garza – Midwest Region Heather Bailey – Northeast Region Diane Waddy – Southeast Region   How to Maintain the Dignity of Loved Ones With Dementia   When a loved one has dementia, it can be easy for family caregivers to get frustrated with their loved one’s mood or behavior changes. One day, Mom might seem fine, but the next day she’s aggitated, and the following day, she’s depressed. As a result, family members may unintentionally shame or blame the loved one, when in reality, the person living with dementia is having trouble expressing a need or coping with their emotions.  Learn how to address mood and behavior changes and when it may be time to seek assistance from a home care nurse or caregiver.   Alzheimer's and Dementia Educational Resources It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and we are honored to care for many individuals living with the disease.Download our free guide filled with great information for families of individuals living with Alzheimer's or dementia. BrightStar of the Month  Do you love your BrightStar Care Nurse or Caregiver? We'd love to hear your story! Reach out to our office at586.279.3610 and let us know how he or she has made a difference in your life.       BrightStar Care of Grosse Pointe/Southeast Macomb 586.279.3610 22811 Greater Mack, Ste. 109, St Clair Shores, MI 48080 www.brightstarcare.com

Message from Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Novi - Launching New Program for Individuals with Special Needs

 

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Novi (9 Mile & Meadowbrook) is launching a new community outreach program for individuals with Special Needs.  We are trying to identify those individuals with Developmental Disabilities who might participate, and are hoping families, care-givers and group home staff can assist us.

The “Jesus Cares” ministry is a unique program that is tailored to the needs of its participants, and volunteers will assist to ensure everyone feels comfortable and can take part to the best of their ability.

The “Worship at the Cross” service will begin Tuesday December 11 at 6:30 PM and run for about 25 minutes. Following the service, we will enjoy a snack and interactive project.  This special program will occur on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month  (1/11/19,  2/12/19……)

We encourage questions as well as names of perspective participants be addressed to Pastor Thomas Schroeder, available at 248-349-0565.   E-mail: [email protected]

Church web page:  www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

All perspective participants are requested to register. Thank you.