1. LA News
January 2, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 1
Inside this issue:
2
New Year Resolutions
Loving Assistants, LLC 2
Recipes
2
4 keys to Nutrition
2
January Dates
Who is Loving Assistants?
IN-HOME Personal Care
This is the first of many news- means to fulfill personal satis-
In-Home personal assistants
It’s Tea Time!
faction for me. I have worked
letters.
for people who are aging
for other companies, often or disabled (either tem-
As is stated in the executive
times, restrained by “office porarily or permanently)
summary of the original business
politics” and “red tape” to meet
plan for Loving Assistants, LLC, drive customer satisfaction and Recruiting and hiring ONLY
the individual needs of both
the purpose of Loving Assis- experienced, trained,
employee performance.
customers, families and employ-
tants, (LA) is to help people live reliable Assistants
ees. Starting out on my own is As a general rule of thumb, eve-
in their own home while main- Services may include:
a tool that I intend to use to ryone needs to be important to
taining meaningful and produc-
incorporate my beliefs that if someone! Bathing
tive lives.
people are treated with dignity,
In the future, this section of Dressing
LA provides in-home, non- respect and bit of “flexibility”,
the newsletter will be a topic
medical assistance and compan- employees are maintained, cus- Meals
that can be discussed over
ionship to people who are aging tomers are content and families
“tea”. Those who know me, Companionship
and /or temporarily or perma- can continue to be families
know that I love the idea of
nently disabled . Medication Re
rather than caregivers.
“having tea” with friends or minders
All Assistants are carefully With employee turnover being nestled in a book for the after-
Housekeeping/
screened with reference checks extremely costly and the root noon, or sitting by the fire
Laundry/Ironing
and background checks. Only cause of liability concerns, in- watching the flames crackle.
those considered with high re- cluding abuse and/or neglect for Short Errands
There is always a time and place
gard from past employers are businesses that provide care to for tea!
considered. others, I believe that satisfied
Linda
and appreciated employees will
Loving Assistants, LLC is a
Winter Weather is Here!! Are you READY?
As we are all aware, disasters do not ness and clumsiness. Symptoms of sever
always happen during the best of hypothermia include mental confusion, disori-
weather. The Missouri Department entation, stupor or coma, absence of shiver-
of Health and the State Emergency ing, stiff or rigid muscles, shallow and very
slow breathing, weak pulse and a fall in blood To prevent Hypothermia, take the following precau-
Management Agency warn Missouri-
tions:
ans to take extra precautions during pressure. If symptoms are detected, espe-
severe cold weather to avoid suffer- cially in the elderly, seek immediate help! Wear several layers of warm, loose fitting clothes
ing cold-related illnesses and hypo-
***** Many prescription drugs may make you Sleep with plenty of blankets
thermia.
more sensitive to the cold, so check with
Eat hot, nutritious meals
Hypothermia occurs when the body your physician or pharmacist to find out if
temperature falls below normal. Maintain daily contact with someone outside your home
your medication falls in this category.
Early and mild symptoms include:
Avoid the use of alcoholic beverages
shivering, slurred speech, mental
Place emergency phone numbers in a handy place
slowness or lethargy, muscular stiff-
2. New Year Resolutions!
Getting Organized? Start a food diary. You will be sur-
prised at the number of calories you
Try just one drawer or cabinet at a
eat without even noticing!
time…….you will feel like you’ve accom-
plished something! Trying to gain weight this year??
Go through your closets, one at a time. Stock up on healthy, but high calorie
Get rid of anything you haven’t worn or foods. Keep a food journal. Set a
used in the last daily goal.
year. (you now
Want to spend more time with peo-
have room for
ple who are important?
new “stuff”.
Look at your calendar and make con-
Getting Healthy?
scious efforts to “make appoint-
2009
Tried all of the ments”.
diets? This year, try to add in a little
Stay focused!
exercise. A walk or a yoga class 3-4
times a week will make a huge difference Review your goals each month through
in how you feel. 2009!
Favorite Recipes
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Add:
1 Bag of Dried Cranberries
2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. white chocolate chips
2/3 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
2 eggs
Mix all ingredients well.
Beat well
Spoon on to greased cookie sheet about 2 inches
Add:
apart.
1 1/2 c. oats
Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
1 1/2 c. flour
1tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Mix well
4 Keys to a Smart Nutrition Plan
1. Control your food Directions:
portions.
January 1: New Year’s Day
2. Make smart substitutions. (mustard with 11 calories vs. mayon-
Preheat oven to 350
January 6: Epiphany naise with 99 calories)
Grease 9 X13 pan
3. Focus on “power foods”; high protein, high fiber, healthy fats
January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Cook noodles and set aside
and good carbs.
Mix:
4. Watch your eating habits; avoid mindless munching, emotional
Butter, sour cream, egg substitute, sugar, lemon
binging.
juice, vanilla extract and applesauce.
Stir in noodles and raisin
Spread graham cracker crumbs on bottom of pan
Pour mixture over the top of crumbs, sprinkle
with cinnamon.
Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes.
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