Tart-Tongued Meddling Mother loved by all passed away at age 90
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You will be missed.
Parkinson's Disease- The wife of the World Champ wasn't able to do it alone. Don't expect yourself to be able to.
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Watch the video below for advice from the caregiver of the Champ:
The wife of the world Champ wasn't able to do it alone. Don't expect yourself to be able to.
Need someone to talk to about how to make this life as a caregiver just a bit simpler? Simply need to vent? Need advice? Call me.
The Caregiver - Dealing with Parkinson's-related issues
Over the years as the disease progresses, caregivers stand witness to the destruction of their loved ones body and mind as the symptoms worsened. Once a loving gaze now replaced by often-blank expression resulting from rigid facial muscles. A good day now is a shuffling gait but often your lives "frozen" in place much like their inability to ambulate. The silence interrupted by the occasional welcomed hushed voice. Parkinson's-related issues are vast. A struggle managing the constipation exacerbated by the sleep disturbances also complicate a caregivers ability to manage their loved ones condition on their own.
Call me and let us talk about how I have been able to assist other caregivers in the same situation.
Easter Memories Wait.....I can't remember where I was going with this !
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see more Maxine fun at: https://www.facebook.com/maxine/
The Elderly Easter Egg-xpert has been found....SEARCH NO MORE !
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Many of our clients have found that having us arrange in-home care and a emergency alert pendent can be enough. These adult children have been able to ensure that their elderly parents are able to stay in their own home for years with a small amount of Concierge Care Management.
Some of our clients were grateful to have our expert advice available at the touch of a button especially when our current care plan was working superbly until the loss of one parent. The surviving parent is now truly alone. The surviving spouse may have been relying on the other for years to manage their medications, doctor appointments, paying bills, and many other activities of our daily lives. This is often a time when families have stepped up their use of our Concierge Case Management team.
Still others find that even with in-home care there are few opportunities to socialize with other seniors. Meals can become such a chore for them when there isn't around the clock in-home care that they just don't bother. Weight loss can be a social issue as much as a medical one. Adult children of elderly parents can find themselves searching for the way to convince their single elderly parent who maybe stubbornly clinging to the familiarity of home. This is often the times the argument their children face when bringing up a possible change. Clinging to the familiar should never be the deciding factor in if it is time to Make a Move and can often be a sad and lonely sight.
EASTER RECIPE SHARE SECTIONS
Brought to you by: Volume III - 2002 Easter Treats for the Elderly By Arlene Kallaur
For the recipes that follow, first instructions are: WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER. DRY COMPLETELY.
Recipe for Easter Cheese (“Cheese Pascha”) and “Kulich”
Easter Cheese (“Cheese Pascha”) from Kitchen of Nadia Brunke, Bellerose, NY
CUSTARD
3 egg yolks (at room temp.) Hand Beater
1 cup sugar
1 cup scalded heavy cream
Combine sugar and egg yolks. Blend with electric beater until light and fluffy. Add scalded cream SLOWLY to the yolks while still beating. Pour into ringmold (tupperware jello mold with hole in the middle) and microwave for about 3 ½ minutes on HIGH. Check once after 2 minutes with teaspoon. Coating will be light. After 3 ½ minutes coating on the spoon should be thick. (Temperature on microwave thermometer should reach 160 degrees.) If you do not have a micro, beat over double boiler for about 20-25 minutes until 160 degrees. Pour into a bowl and let it cool. Can now be refrigerated.
CHEESE
ALL INGREDIENTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
1 lb. farmer cheese Food Processor
l lb. cream cheese
½ lb. sweet butter
Place farmer cheese in the food processor and pulse until cheese is smooth.
Add the custard and process until cheese mixture is lumpless.
In a large bowl blend cream cheese and butter with Hand Mixer until light and fluffy. Add custard to the cheese/butter and blend. Add flavoring to taste. Flavors can be:
Candied cherries/ground or chopped almonds with vanilla extract
Orange/ walnut with orange zest
Pistachios with vanilla extract
Golden raisins with vanilla extract
For one cheese “pascha” pour into cheese cloth lined mold and weigh it down to let liquid drain. Refrigerate. This recipe usually fills one large wooden mold.
In just a bit less than 24 hours this Thursday, this St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll all be Irish.
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this St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll all be Irish.
Don't forget to wear your green!
- friendly reminder from AleeSolutions
Your local FREE Concierge Placement Assistance Specialist
The tradition is more than green beer and four leaf clovers. "St. Patrick's Day was originally a Roman Catholic feast day for Ireland’s patron saint, celebrated only in Ireland since before the 1600s. But it evolved into a secular holiday in the 1700s, when Irish immigrants in the US held some of the first St. Patrick’s Day parades. More than a show of patriotism, the parades were an opportunity for Irish immigrants to make a political statement about their discontent with their low social status in America," claimed Husna Haq a Correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor.
Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP/Newscom By Husna Haq, Correspondent MARCH 17, 2010
St. Patrick's Day: Why do we wear green?
It's about that time...TO SPRING FORWARD
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Mar 13, 2016 MOVE YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD
Forward 1 hour
Mar 13, 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach
Sunday, March 13, 2016, 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, March 13, 2016, 3:00:00 AM local daylight time instead
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 13, 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening. Also called Spring Forward, summer time, and Daylight Savings Time
More info: http://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/usa/new-york
In like a Lion...out like a Lamb
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“In like a lion, out like a lamb” has always seemed a straightforward enough proverb. It derives from the thought that when March starts, it’s still winter, but by the end of the month spring has begun. There are many climates, by the end of the month, that haven't quite reached the lamb stage but none the less the proverb has stock with us.
With the changes in the weather be sure to be discuss with your medical provider any ongoing struggles that maybe persisting from a winter cold or the ever blooming allergy season. Don't let what could have been a trip to the MD and pharmacy turn into a 3 day hospital stay from worsening infection, fall, or pneumonia.
Be sure to call Alee Solutions if there is a family or clients that could use our case management services in their home or ALF. (502)242-7691
Heartstrings 2016 attendees danced away the night as they spread awareness about Strokes
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The Kentucky & Southern Indiana Stroke Association held our Heartstrings benefit party on Feb. 13th 2016, at the Louisville Boat Club as a fundraiser that supports our mission to the prevention of stroke through education and awareness. This year is not unlike the others going down to be another unforgettable evening at the Louisville Boat Club. Kicking off with wine and flowing cocktails, followed by dinner and dancing to live music from Masters of Music.
The night did not stop there as guests continued to enjoy a bourbon tasting, the photo booth and items.
Heartstrings 2016 attendees danced away the night as they spread awareness about Strokes
ALEE SOLUTIONS IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE HEARTSTRINGS 2016 DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY
Read MoreCNAs caring for Stroke Survivors...Oh, Boy do they work hard !
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Chances are, most Stroke Survivors who did not regain back a good portion of their independence after their Stroke had to make the transition in a nursing home or an assisted living facility. Maybe your loved one was in the hospital or at the end was under hospice care but no matter where health care is being provided here in Kentucky and Southern IN, you’ll find hardworking, caring CNAs. They perform a job that is both physically and emotionally demanding. Strokes impact so many functions of the body and CNAs assist Stroke Survivors with nearly all of them. In fact, CNAs provide nearly 90% of the hands-on care for our Stroke Survivors in care facilities right here in our community. Thank You from the us here at Alee Solutions to each of you.
Read MoreNational Shut-In Visitation Day -- Reminder to check in on those who are shut-in.
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If you find that when you stop by to visit with the shut-in you know and you find that they are in need of assistance feel free to call Alisha Duvall at Alee Solutions for free complimentary call to discuss possible options for their individual situation.
Reminder Love is in the Air - Age does not limit that but makes it stronger.
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Valentines day is less than a week away. Call for ideas of how to assist the seniors in your life to have the resources they need to be able to show the love they continue to carry with them for the one who caught their eyes not by their external beauty but by the beauty that fills their heart and soul for days past and so many more to come.
TV Interview with Alee Solutions on local Stroke Awareness & Fundraising efforts
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Alisha Duvall (Alee Solutions CEO) and Alee Solutions' consultant Jessica Johnson go on WLKY 32 Morning News to promote awareness about Strokes and Kentucky & Southern IN Stroke Association's Heartstrings Valentine's benefit that will be held on Feb. 13 2016 at the Louisville Boat Club from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event benefits Kentucky and Indiana Stroke Association. Join us the romantic evening of dancing and fundraising late into the night.
Read MoreWINTER WEATHER EDITION : Fall Prevention Tips
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We Urge you to check on your Elderly Neighbors
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Problems in Prioritizing Proximity
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Prioritizing Proximity when looking for an assisted living community for your loved one is a problematic concern says Senior Living Experts in Louisville KY.
We have partnered with family after family who begin their search for Assisted Living based around the proximity to communities that are nearest to their adult children. Alee Solutions cautions against overemphasizing the value of proximity over best fit for the Senior.
Read More2016 will advance Stroke Association's mission in such new and creative ways.
/Annual Kentucky & Southern IN Stroke Association Board Meeting was held today to jump start our mission and get the board's minds working together to work out new and creative ways to educate the public on Stroke Awareness & Recovery.
2016 will advance our mission in such new and creative ways.
Join in and don't miss out on a single event or fundraiser KSISA has planned for 2016.
Better look what events you want to join in on and buy your tickets today by clicking link below.
http://www.strokekyin.org/events/
Enjoy some of the board photos taken by Alisha Duvall with Alee Solutions today during the meeting by clicking below.
https://flic.kr/s/aHskrHeonM
KSISA 2016 Board
Ever Considered Claiming Your Elderly Parent as a Dependent?
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Before Filing Your Taxes this Year:
Ever Considered Claiming Your Elderly Parent as a Dependent?
Being a caregiver takes so much out of you. It takes more than just your energy, tender touch and time. Think about all the money that you might have donated to help maintain your loved one. You are not alone if you have never considered the possible tax relief claiming your elderly parent as a dependent.
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