November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month:
In August 1994 at age 83 Ronald Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In November in a handwritten letter to nation he wrote, “I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease... At the moment I feel just fine. I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have always done... I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead. Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you”

HOME HELPERS honors family caregivers. November is National Caregivers month. Wisconsin Governor James Doyle has proclaimed November as FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH. His proclamation states “families are the foundation for long-term care for the aged and those with disabilities.” He goes on to state, “Family caregivers deserve heartfelt appreciation and thoughtful support for their dedication to providing care for their loved ones.”

SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN!!
Home Helpers' 2009 client survey results are in. HomeHelpers’ has been rated 9.7 out of a perfect score of 10. Many thanks to our wonderful staff!

Check out this wonder new program designed to provide safety for dementia and alzheimers patients living at home http://ping.fm/GBJf4

Home Helpers’ is proud to announce our partnership with Generations Unite. Bringing families together in the care planning process for their loved ones. http://ping.fm/haGLK

If you have a loved one considering a "push the button for help" unit, here is a great article to read: http://ping.fm/irYYV

Medication Collection

Outagamie and Winnebago counties are looking for your unwanted human & pet medications for free disposal. Keep medication in the original containers. Here are the dates, times and location:

Kaukauna 10/09 11AM-1PM Aurora Pharmacy
2700 Crooks Ave
Appleton 10/23 Noon-3PM Thompson Com Center
820 W College
Appleton 10/17 10AM-Noon Aurora Pharmacy
1919 E Calumet
Oshkosh 10/14 8AM-Noon Oshkosh Senior Ctr.
234 N Campbell

For more info call 920-832-5277 for Outagamie County and 920-232-1850 for Winnebago County