tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66995470856604543092011-12-06T10:35:22.763-08:00Monarch GardensLisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-2979830148727183642011-11-09T07:50:00.000-08:002011-11-09T07:50:53.404-08:00November 2011 Newsletter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #19 The Monarch News Nov. 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKYkZSs-OGQ/TjhCUHCAGMI/AAAAAAAAAGg/BEQ5mEjq70E/s1600/New+Monarch+LOGO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224px" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKYkZSs-OGQ/TjhCUHCAGMI/AAAAAAAAAGg/BEQ5mEjq70E/s320/New+Monarch+LOGO.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>In This Issue </u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Alzheimer's Awareness Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Quick Links &amp; Contact Information </div><div style="text-align: center;">--------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">IS NOW OPEN!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5veeeBFDeLg/TjhCl5Z5ClI/AAAAAAAAAGo/ZmwbTeNhQlk/s1600/Monarch+Home+Photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256px" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5veeeBFDeLg/TjhCl5Z5ClI/AAAAAAAAAGo/ZmwbTeNhQlk/s320/Monarch+Home+Photo.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Otter Lake, Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~24 Hour Staffing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/">Visit our website to learn more by clicking here......</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZuvssj_Njk/TrqcRjOoGzI/AAAAAAAAAG8/f8_MAisfZAY/s1600/header_alz_logos1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="65px" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZuvssj_Njk/TrqcRjOoGzI/AAAAAAAAAG8/f8_MAisfZAY/s320/header_alz_logos1.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Signs of Alzheimer's</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Typical age-related changes </u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Poor judgment and decision making&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Making a bad decision once in a while</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Inability to manage a budget&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Missing a monthly payment</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Losing track of the date or the season&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Forgetting which day it is and&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;remembering later</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Difficulty having a conversation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sometimes forgetting which word to use</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Losing things from time to time</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.alz.org/">To read more please visit the Alzheimer's Association Website by clicking HERE.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lamika</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hQ1cDLCDrGk/TqhmwVd6BgI/AAAAAAAAAG0/U9u35DZzsCc/s1600/Lamika+Thornton.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238px" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hQ1cDLCDrGk/TqhmwVd6BgI/AAAAAAAAAG0/U9u35DZzsCc/s320/Lamika+Thornton.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Lamika! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Lamika, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-297983014872718364?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-49731655383920724822011-10-26T13:01:00.000-07:002011-10-26T13:01:04.550-07:00October 2011 Newsletter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #18 The Monarch News Oct. 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKYkZSs-OGQ/TjhCUHCAGMI/AAAAAAAAAGg/BEQ5mEjq70E/s1600/New+Monarch+LOGO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224px" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKYkZSs-OGQ/TjhCUHCAGMI/AAAAAAAAAGg/BEQ5mEjq70E/s320/New+Monarch+LOGO.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Breast Cancer Awareness Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Quick Links &amp; Contact Information </div><div style="text-align: center;">__________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5veeeBFDeLg/TjhCl5Z5ClI/AAAAAAAAAGo/ZmwbTeNhQlk/s1600/Monarch+Home+Photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256px" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5veeeBFDeLg/TjhCl5Z5ClI/AAAAAAAAAGo/ZmwbTeNhQlk/s320/Monarch+Home+Photo.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">IS NOW OPEN!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Otter Lake, Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~24 Hour Staffing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/">Visit our website to learn more by clicking here......</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div style="text-align: center;">October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Sa243Ih8J8/Tqhmf1snY0I/AAAAAAAAAGs/rBB2AjXGyIw/s1600/breast_cancer_ribbon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Sa243Ih8J8/Tqhmf1snY0I/AAAAAAAAAGs/rBB2AjXGyIw/s320/breast_cancer_ribbon.jpg" width="312px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, aside from skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States this year. An estimated 40,170 women are expected to die from the disease in 2009 alone. Today, there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (after lung cancer). Although African-American women have a slightly lower incidence of breast cancer after age 40 than Caucasian women, they have a slightly higher incidence rate of breast cancer before age 40. However, African-American women are more likely to die from breast cancer at every age. Breast cancer is much less common in males; by comparison, the disease is about 100 times more common among women. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1,910 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among men in the United States in 2009.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://nbcam.org/">Visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness Website by clicking here</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lamika</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hQ1cDLCDrGk/TqhmwVd6BgI/AAAAAAAAAG0/U9u35DZzsCc/s1600/Lamika+Thornton.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238px" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hQ1cDLCDrGk/TqhmwVd6BgI/AAAAAAAAAG0/U9u35DZzsCc/s320/Lamika+Thornton.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Lamika! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Lamika, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-4973165538392072482?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-27001858468973606832011-09-26T10:46:00.000-07:002011-09-26T10:46:28.219-07:00The Monarch News Sept. 2011<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #17 The Monarch News Sept. 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKYkZSs-OGQ/TjhCUHCAGMI/AAAAAAAAAGg/BEQ5mEjq70E/s1600/New+Monarch+LOGO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224px" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKYkZSs-OGQ/TjhCUHCAGMI/AAAAAAAAAGg/BEQ5mEjq70E/s320/New+Monarch+LOGO.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Cholesterol Education Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Quick Links &amp; Contact Information </div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5veeeBFDeLg/TjhCl5Z5ClI/AAAAAAAAAGo/ZmwbTeNhQlk/s1600/Monarch+Home+Photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256px" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5veeeBFDeLg/TjhCl5Z5ClI/AAAAAAAAAGo/ZmwbTeNhQlk/s320/Monarch+Home+Photo.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">IS NOW OPEN!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Otter Lake, Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~24 Hour Staffing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/">Visit our website to learn more by clicking here......</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">September is National Cholesterol Education Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. National Cholesterol Education Month is also a good time to learn about lipid profiles and about food and lifestyle choices that help you reach personal cholesterol goals.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">High blood cholesterol affects over 65 million Americans. It is a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease. The higher your cholesterol level, the greater the risk. You can have high cholesterol and not know it. Lowering cholesterol levels that are too high lessens your risk for developing heart disease and reduces the chance of having a heart attack or dying of heart disease.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers helpful resources to use during National Cholesterol Education Month.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/cholmonth/">Visit the National Heart, Lung &amp; Blood website for more information....</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">_______________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Michael</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CaOPsWN4fSM/TfkMdt8_ovI/AAAAAAAAAF0/w2SeyL7ti50/s1600/Michael+Heflin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CaOPsWN4fSM/TfkMdt8_ovI/AAAAAAAAAF0/w2SeyL7ti50/s320/Michael+Heflin.jpg" width="285px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Michael! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Michael, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-2700185846897360683?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-37304922859310856632011-08-02T11:36:00.000-07:002011-08-02T11:36:10.275-07:002011 August Newsletter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #16 The Monarch News August 2011</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="282" style="text-align: center;"></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="126" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKYkZSs-OGQ/TjhCUHCAGMI/AAAAAAAAAGg/BEQ5mEjq70E/s1600/New+Monarch+LOGO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKYkZSs-OGQ/TjhCUHCAGMI/AAAAAAAAAGg/BEQ5mEjq70E/s320/New+Monarch+LOGO.jpg" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="126" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Cataract Awareness Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Quick Links &amp; Contact Information </div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="140" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">_____________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="142" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">IS NOW OPEN!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_mdf0s8="175" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5veeeBFDeLg/TjhCl5Z5ClI/AAAAAAAAAGo/ZmwbTeNhQlk/s1600/Monarch+Home+Photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5veeeBFDeLg/TjhCl5Z5ClI/AAAAAAAAAGo/ZmwbTeNhQlk/s320/Monarch+Home+Photo.JPG" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU!</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="176" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="177" style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="178" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="179" style="text-align: center;">Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation!</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="180" style="text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="181" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Otter Lake, Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~24 Hour Staffing</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="219" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="183" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/">Visit our website to learn more by clicking here......</a></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="182" style="text-align: center;">__________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="221" style="text-align: center;"><u>August is National Cataract Awareness Month</u></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="220" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Think You Need New Glasses? You Actually Might Have Cataracts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">August is National Cataract Awareness Month!</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="227" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="228" style="text-align: center;">EyeCare America Works to Prevent Blindness Caused by Cataracts by Providing Medical Care at No Cost to Qualified Seniors!</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="229" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="229" style="text-align: center;">Read more by visiting <a href="http://eyecareamerica.org/">EyeCareAmerica.org</a></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="229" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="233" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://secure.eyecareamerica.org/onlinematch/default.aspx?lang=en-US&amp;refresh=1">See if you qualify by clicking here!</a></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="264" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="264" style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="264" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="265" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Michael</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="266" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="266" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CaOPsWN4fSM/TfkMdt8_ovI/AAAAAAAAAF0/w2SeyL7ti50/s1600/Michael+Heflin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CaOPsWN4fSM/TfkMdt8_ovI/AAAAAAAAAF0/w2SeyL7ti50/s320/Michael+Heflin.jpg" t$="true" width="285px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Michael! </div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="268" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Michael, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="269" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="276" style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!</div><div closure_uid_mdf0s8="277"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-3730492285931085663?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-30758922536450705532011-07-15T09:49:00.000-07:002011-07-15T09:49:55.216-07:00July 2011 Newsletter<div style="text-align: center;">Issue #15 The Monarch News July 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256px" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME IS NOW OPEN!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s1600/Monarch+Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s320/Monarch+Home.jpg" width="225px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Otter Lake, Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. ~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. ~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. ~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. ~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. ~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. ~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7. ~24 Hour Staffing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/">Visit our website to learn more by clicking here......</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">_______________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Independence Day </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AMERICA! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y1S1ZOqFu7w/TiBvS628ByI/AAAAAAAAAF4/WsxzaQOVBRo/s1600/362px-Fourth_of_July_fireworks_behind_the_Washington_Monument%252C_1986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y1S1ZOqFu7w/TiBvS628ByI/AAAAAAAAAF4/WsxzaQOVBRo/s320/362px-Fourth_of_July_fireworks_behind_the_Washington_Monument%252C_1986.jpg" width="193px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR COUNTRY! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Elderly &amp; Independence </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Many people take for granted the capability to complete daily tasks with little effort, however for an aging person, complications will arise. The Monarch Home &amp; Monarch Garden Inc Home Care encourage Independence among individuals needing assistance with everyday activities, while monitoring abilities and offering a "Helping Hand" where needed. Any extent of care will be provided.</div><div style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christine</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6HXlIbv2Xms/TiBviAHszbI/AAAAAAAAAF8/dlJZ31qWb4s/s1600/Christine+Nedson.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6HXlIbv2Xms/TiBviAHszbI/AAAAAAAAAF8/dlJZ31qWb4s/s320/Christine+Nedson.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Christine! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Christine, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-3075892253645070553?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-46187449114014045322011-06-15T12:58:00.000-07:002011-06-15T12:58:28.940-07:00June 2011 Newsletter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #14 The Monarch News June 2011</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />INTRODUCING.....<br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s1600/Monarch+Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s320/Monarch+Home.jpg" t8="true" width="225px" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME IS NOW OPEN!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A&nbsp;Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Six (6) Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Otter Lake, Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">~Incontinence Management </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~24 Hour Staffing</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/">Visit our website to learn more by clicking here......</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Father's Day </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Saftey Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">_______________________________________________________________________</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Fathers' Day!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty." -- Unknown </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div>______________________________________________________________________<br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">National Safety Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Each June, the National Safety Council encourages organizations to get involved and participate in National Safety Month. Each week carries a theme that brings attention to critical safety issues. <a href="http://www.nsc.org/Pages/Home.aspx">Visit the National Saftey Website to read more about saftey in the home, work, and on roads with news and resources by clicking here...</a></div><br />______________________________________________________________________<br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Michael</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CaOPsWN4fSM/TfkMdt8_ovI/AAAAAAAAAF0/w2SeyL7ti50/s1600/Michael+Heflin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CaOPsWN4fSM/TfkMdt8_ovI/AAAAAAAAAF0/w2SeyL7ti50/s200/Michael+Heflin.jpg" t8="true" width="178px" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Michael! </div><br /><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Congratulations Michael, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-4618744911401404532?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-12875737383848248762011-05-18T08:37:00.000-07:002011-05-18T08:37:53.676-07:00Issue # 13 May 2011<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #13 The Monarch News May 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256px" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME IS NOW OPEN!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s1600/Monarch+Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s320/Monarch+Home.jpg" width="225px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Six (6) Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Otter Lake, Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~24 Hour Staffing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/the_monarch_home_new">Visit our website to learn more by clicking here......</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>In This Issue </u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mother's Day </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stroke Awareness Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;">_____________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mothers' Day in May!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fbOjjc7ElK4/TdPmwg8PtdI/AAAAAAAAAFs/684kXAo0OlY/s1600/happy_mothers_day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237px" j8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fbOjjc7ElK4/TdPmwg8PtdI/AAAAAAAAAFs/684kXAo0OlY/s320/happy_mothers_day.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts..."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-- Washington Irving </div><div style="text-align: center;">__________________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stoke Awareness Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyone can have a stroke no matter your age, race or gender. But, the chances of having a stroke increase if a person has certain risk factors, or criteria that can cause a stroke. The good news is that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented, and the best way to protect yourself and loved ones from stroke is to understand personal risk and how to manage it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=risk">Click here to visit the National Stroke Association website for more information... </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christine</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dw3wVN6a6b8/TdPnE1jcftI/AAAAAAAAAFw/yBWP4G8IfY8/s1600/Christine+Nedson.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dw3wVN6a6b8/TdPnE1jcftI/AAAAAAAAAFw/yBWP4G8IfY8/s320/Christine+Nedson.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Christine! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Christine, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-1287573738384824876?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-15752815013778251932011-04-14T08:50:00.000-07:002011-04-14T08:50:53.864-07:00April 2011 Newsletter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #12 The Monarch News April 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">April Showers </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Parkinson's Awareness Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;">_____________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">April Showers Bring May Flowers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sNE5BwYJA8k/TacV_OOMvPI/AAAAAAAAAFo/xM8IGKQi0Tg/s1600/616px-Bellis_perennis_white_%2528aka%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sNE5BwYJA8k/TacV_OOMvPI/AAAAAAAAAFo/xM8IGKQi0Tg/s320/616px-Bellis_perennis_white_%2528aka%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring is here! Soon our flowers will be blooming, and our tree's will be bright, vibrant and green! We will hear the chirping of our neighborhood birds, and the squirrels will be on the hunt for food once again! The beginning of spring brings a revitalizing boost of energy, and life. Remember to take your loved one for a light stroll, or sit outside and enjoy the seasonal transition to this wonderful time of year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">__________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Parkinson's Awareness Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the United States, 50,000-60,000 new cases of PD are diagnosed each year, it is estimated that four to six million people around the world suffer from the condition. There is hope, however, as scientists work towards a cure and make progress in identifying the best treatment options for patients. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>10 Warning Signs of Parkinson's Disease</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tremors or uncontrollable shaking</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Small, crowded handwriting</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loss of smell</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Trouble sleeping</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Difficulty walking, moving</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Constipation</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Soft spoken, change in voice</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Face is "Masklike"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dizziness, lightheaded or fainting</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Poor Posture, slouching, hunched over</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.parkinson.org/parkinson-s-disease.aspx">Please read more from the National Parkinson Foundation here......</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s1600/Monarch+Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s320/Monarch+Home.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Grand Opening Date is yet to be announced, Six (6) Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation! (586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Otter Lake, Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~24 Hour Staffing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Terri</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--SxDgiHWRHM/TVmXy1vnQmI/AAAAAAAAAFg/hJgq85ZNPnw/s1600/Theresa+Leong.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--SxDgiHWRHM/TVmXy1vnQmI/AAAAAAAAAFg/hJgq85ZNPnw/s320/Theresa+Leong.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Terri! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Terri, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES! </div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-1575281501377825193?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-17663559999302189522011-03-21T07:05:00.000-07:002011-03-21T07:05:13.451-07:00March 2011 Newsletter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #11 The Monarch News March 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" r6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Nutrition Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blood Doner </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;">____________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Nutrition Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">March is National Nutrition Month! The American Dietetic Association's website www.eatright.org has some great idea's on how to improve your eating habits with a variety of tasty options. Three out of four Americans die each year from a disease related to diet; learn how to reduce the risk and improve your quality of life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442462682">Click here to read more.....</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">____________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">GIVE BLOOD- SAVE A LIFE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3WCi3dvhWjI/TSx4jN_aIEI/AAAAAAAAAFY/ANFvLBVxt-E/s1600/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3WCi3dvhWjI/TSx4jN_aIEI/AAAAAAAAAFY/ANFvLBVxt-E/s1600/thumbnail.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One Donation can make a difference!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simply call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">__________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s1600/Monarch+Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s320/Monarch+Home.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Grand Opening Date is yet to be announced, Six (6) Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Marathon Township, Columbiaville Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~24 Hour Staffing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tracy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YuA0Bxkuh9k/TYdZ8f46HnI/AAAAAAAAAFk/Ojwgw5Cfnyk/s1600/Tracy+Sandzik.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" r6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YuA0Bxkuh9k/TYdZ8f46HnI/AAAAAAAAAFk/Ojwgw5Cfnyk/s320/Tracy+Sandzik.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Tracy! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Tracy, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES! </div><br /><div align="center"></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-1766355999930218952?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-26246106110045563472011-02-14T13:05:00.000-08:002011-02-14T13:05:08.510-08:00February 2011 Newsletter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #10 The Monarch News February 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="256" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-02jD5rUOYYo/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/VdlbkpGiAeY/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Valentines Day &amp; Heart Disease </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blood Doner </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Valentine's Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs015/1103316066620/img/28.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="200" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs015/1103316066620/img/28.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke><formulas><f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></f><f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></f><f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></f><f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></f></formulas><path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></path><lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></lock><shape alt="" id="_x0000_s1026" o:allowoverlap="f" style="height: 121.5pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 445.5pt; mso-position-horizontal-relative: text; mso-position-horizontal: left; mso-position-vertical-relative: line; mso-wrap-distance-bottom: 3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-left: 3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-top: 3.75pt; position: absolute; width: 121.5pt; z-index: 251658240;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs015/1103316066620/img/28.png"></imagedata><wrap type="square"></wrap></shape></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Valentine's is a day to show your loved one that you are thinking of them! A great way to start is by helping to prevent Heart Disease!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">February is National Heart Month, and Heart Disease is the Number 1 killer in America!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please visit www.heart.org for tips of prevention, diagnosing, donating and more information!</div><div style="text-align: center;">_______________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">GIVE BLOOD- SAVE A LIFE! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3WCi3dvhWjI/TSx4jN_aIEI/AAAAAAAAAFY/ANFvLBVxt-E/s1600/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3WCi3dvhWjI/TSx4jN_aIEI/AAAAAAAAAFY/ANFvLBVxt-E/s1600/thumbnail.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One Donation can make a difference!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simply call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. </div><div style="text-align: center;">___________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s1600/Monarch+Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-31tintkpY/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DO8iWOB7WMA/s320/Monarch+Home.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Grand Opening Date is yet to be announced, beds are </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">currently available! Call today to discuss your reservation!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Marathon Township, Columbiaville Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. ~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. ~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. ~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. ~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. ~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. ~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7. ~24 Hour Staffing </div><div style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Teri</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--SxDgiHWRHM/TVmXy1vnQmI/AAAAAAAAAFg/hJgq85ZNPnw/s1600/Theresa+Leong.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--SxDgiHWRHM/TVmXy1vnQmI/AAAAAAAAAFg/hJgq85ZNPnw/s320/Theresa+Leong.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Teri! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Teri, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!</div><br /><div align="center"></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-2624610611004556347?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-16651841562467057592011-01-11T07:37:00.000-08:002011-01-11T07:37:52.860-08:00January 2011 Newsletter<div style="text-align: center;">Issue #9 The Monarch News January 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S9dNQn3o-hI/AAAAAAAAAAw/wboOJX4PDkw/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S9dNQn3o-hI/AAAAAAAAAAw/wboOJX4PDkw/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Blood Doner Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">_______________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2011! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TQu299hxwTI/AAAAAAAAAE8/WEg0JS4qovw/s1600/Inservice+12-7-10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TQu299hxwTI/AAAAAAAAAE8/WEg0JS4qovw/s320/Inservice+12-7-10.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Staff of Monarch Garden Inc. would like to wish you a Happy New Year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We have many new and exciting things happening here! We have added some new caregivers to our "Helping Hands" and look forward to the GRAND OPENING of</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"THE MONARCH HOME",</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">your residential care home in Lapeer! </div><div style="text-align: center;">_____________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">January is National Blood Doner Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">GIVE BLOOD- SAVE A LIFE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TSx4jN_aIEI/AAAAAAAAAFY/EVG3M0ypD0A/s1600/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TSx4jN_aIEI/AAAAAAAAAFY/EVG3M0ypD0A/s1600/thumbnail.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One Donation can make a difference!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simply call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. </div><div style="text-align: center;">______________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">INTRODUCING.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE MONARCH HOME</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Home Like setting made Just for YOU! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/M1p3xyE9goU/s1600/Monarch+Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TSx4i64YJzI/AAAAAAAAAFU/M1p3xyE9goU/s320/Monarch+Home.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Respectfully,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lisa McFarland RD NHA</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Grand Opening Date is yet to be announced, beds are </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">currently available! Call today to discuss your reservation!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(586) 247-3513x201</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Marathon Township, Columbiaville Michigan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. ~Three home-cooked meals &amp; snacks daily </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. ~Medication administration &amp; assistance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. ~Incontinence Management </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. ~Daily social functions, enriching physical &amp; cognitive needs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. ~Daily housekeeping &amp; linen services </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. ~Personal laundry service </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7. ~24 Hour Staffing </div><div style="text-align: center;">___________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Angela </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TSx4iXfYW9I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/dtuDW4eQvgE/s1600/Angela+Marek.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TSx4iXfYW9I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/dtuDW4eQvgE/s320/Angela+Marek.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Angela! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Angela, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-1665184156246705759?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-33715018565939927242010-12-17T11:23:00.000-08:002010-12-17T11:23:21.439-08:00December 2010 Newsletter<div style="text-align: center;">Issue #8 The Monarch News December 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/coohgoIy3Vs/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/coohgoIy3Vs/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Affordable Care Act 2010 </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Elder Abuse Advocacy </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">_______________________________________________________________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">from your "Helping Hand's" at</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Monarch Garden Inc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">_____________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Affordable Care Act of 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OF 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The new healthcare reform law-Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 called the</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ACA is a complex group of changes that will effect different age groups of people. These changes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">begin at various times from 2010 to 2020. Here are a few changes that will effect older adults, age</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">65 and over. As these laws are put into place, some information may become outdated, so stay</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">current by viewing www.healthcare.gov or www.michigan.gov/ofir.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 All traditional Medicare benefits are still covered under the ACA and continue</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">to be guaranteed. Starts 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 The ACA does not cut Medicare payments to doctors (see #8). The ACA</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">offers incentives for doctors and nurse-practitioners to go into Primary</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Care, increasing the Primary Care workforce. Starts 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3 Medicare and private health insurance plans for Seniors will have to cover</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">at no cost to the patient a wide range of preventive care (annual exam, immunizations</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and screening tests, such as mammograms and cholesterol tests). Starts 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4 The Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit has a "donut hole" between</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">basic coverage and high-use coverage. Seniors in the "donut hole" have to</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">pay full costs. This year, they will get a rebate of $250 to help cover their</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">costs. 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5 The "donut hole" will gradually be closed over the next nine years, so that</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Medicare enrollees will pay no more than 25% of all prescription drug</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">costs. 2011 to 2019</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6 Almost 9 million "dual-eligibles" - people who qualify for both Medicaid</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and Medicare - will receive care coordination to make their healthcare</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">more effective and efficient. Starts 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7 To help cover all seniors, the ACA requires more high-income seniors</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(annual income of $85,000 or more for individuals and $170,000 or more</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">for couples) to pay increased Medicare premiums 2010 to 2019</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">8 Private insurers offering Medicare Advantage (MA) plans will no longer be</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">paid extra by Medicare to cover additional services (dental, vision, free</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">health club memberships). Some of the MA plans may lower their costs by</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">reducing the extra services, raising the copays, or reducing payments to</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">doctors. Starts 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Courtesy of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners </div><div style="text-align: center;">_____________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Elder Abuse ADVOCACY ALERT!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT FOR ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE BILLS!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Four years ago, a Task Force of experts on aging released a set of recommendations on abuse, neglect and exploitation of our elders. Legislation has been introduced in the intervening years to implement the recommendations, if action isn't taken soon, the bills will die and have to be reintroduced next year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Five bills have passed to the House of Representatives and are sitting in Senate Committees waiting for action, help us stand up to protect our Aging Americans! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5011 would allow a third party to file a complaint of elder abuse; it's in the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Wayne Kuipers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5191 would allow nursing home staff to report abuse directly to the Department of Community Health; it's in the Senate Families and Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. Mark Jansen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5193 would expand the legal definition of abuse to include financial exploitation; it's in the Senate Senior Citizens &amp; Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Jason Allen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5195 would prohibit an abuser from inheriting his/her victim's assets; it's also in the Senate Judiciary Committee. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5210 would require a protocol be followed to ensure thorough abuse investigations; it's also in the Senate Senior Citizens &amp; Veterans Affairs Committee. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">DID YOU KNOW? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">An estimated 73,000 older Michiganians are victims of elder abuse, according to the 2006 Elder Abuse Task Force report.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Michigan's high rate of unemployment is fueling the financial exploitation of the elderly. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These bills are basic, common sense approaches to uncovering this hidden problem and obtaining justice for the victims. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HOW TO HELP! Contact these Senate Committee Chairmen and ask them to take action on the elder abuse bills in their committee: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sen. Wayne Kuipers (877) 584-7377 senkuipers@senate.michigan.gov</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sen. Mark Jansen (866) 305-2128 senmjansen@senate.michigan.gov</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sen. Jason Allen (866) 525-5637 senjallen@senate.michigan.gov</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of the AAA1B - www.aaa1b.com </div><div style="text-align: center;">___________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nynier </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Nynier! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TQuRFVc306I/AAAAAAAAADA/MhjreeDM_LA/s1600/Nynier+Moore.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TQuRFVc306I/AAAAAAAAADA/MhjreeDM_LA/s320/Nynier+Moore.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Nynier, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-3371501856593992724?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-37284916497636263172010-11-15T09:17:00.000-08:002010-11-15T09:17:35.183-08:00November Newsletter 2010<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Issue #7 The Monarch News November 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/coohgoIy3Vs/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/coohgoIy3Vs/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Family Caregiver Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;">____________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HAPPY THANKSGIVING!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TOFqPEYSYhI/AAAAAAAAAC4/Hsbu9FBwt10/s1600/turkey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TOFqPEYSYhI/AAAAAAAAAC4/Hsbu9FBwt10/s320/turkey.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving is a perfect time to stop for a moment once a year and remember to give thanks. It's a time to be grateful for one's health, family, friends, job, home and nourishment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Monarch Garden Inc is very thankful for the wonderful Caregivers in our family. Each caregiver brings individuality &amp; personality to our company. We are very fortunate to have each and every one of you on our team.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure those that are special to you know of their importance, and give thanks this Thanksgiving for all of your blessings!</div><div style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">November is National Family Caregiver Month!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In 1994, the National Family Caregiver Association initiated National Family Caregivers Week. President Clinton signed the first proclamation in 1997, NFC Month has been proclaimed by an American President annually ever since. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">More than 65 million family caregivers in this country are providing services for those in need. Family caregivers specifically cater to each clients individual requirements. National Family Caregivers Month is a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers, or even a good time to consider the benefits of adding a caregiver to your family. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"The true strength of the American family finds its roots in an unwavering commitment to care for one another." </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">President Barack Obama, 2009's NFC Proclamation </div><div style="text-align: center;">_______________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Elder Abuse ADVOCACY ALERT!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ONLY TWO MONTHS LEFT FOR ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE BILLS!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Four years ago, a Task Force of experts on aging released a set of recommendations on abuse, neglect and exploitation of our elders. Legislation has been introduced in the intervening years to implement the recommendations, if action isn't taken soon, the bills will die and have to be reintroduced next year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Five bills have passed to the House of Representatives and are sitting in Senate Committees waiting for action, help us stand up to protect our Aging Americans! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5011 would allow a third party to file a complaint of elder abuse; it's in the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Wayne Kuipers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5191 would allow nursing home staff to report abuse directly to the Department of Community Health; it's in the Senate Families and Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. Mark Jansen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5193 would expand the legal definition of abuse to include financial exploitation; it's in the Senate Senior Citizens &amp; Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Jason Allen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5195 would prohibit an abuser from inheriting his/her victim's assets; it's also in the Senate Judiciary Committee. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">House Bill 5210 would require a protocol be followed to ensure thorough abuse investigations; it's also in the Senate Senior Citizens &amp; Veterans Affairs Committee. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">DID YOU KNOW? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">An estimated 73,000 older Michiganians are victims of elder abuse, according to the 2006 Elder Abuse Task Force report.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Michigan's high rate of unemployment is fueling the financial exploitation of the elderly. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These bills are basic, common sense approaches to uncovering this hidden problem and obtaining justice for the victims. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HOW TO HELP! Contact these Senate Committee Chairmen and ask them to take action on the elder abuse bills in their committee: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sen. Wayne Kuipers (877) 584-7377 senkuipers@senate.michigan.gov</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sen. Mark Jansen (866) 305-2128 senmjansen@senate.michigan.gov</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sen. Jason Allen (866) 525-5637 senjallen@senate.michigan.gov</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Curtosy of the AAA1B - <a href="http://www.aaa1b.com/">http://www.aaa1b.com/</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">____________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Amanda </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TOFqYaXdrFI/AAAAAAAAAC8/kR6XObPcYaw/s1600/Amanda+Swope.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TOFqYaXdrFI/AAAAAAAAAC8/kR6XObPcYaw/s320/Amanda+Swope.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Amanda! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Amanda, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-3728491649763626317?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-62590144801186401152010-10-08T08:31:00.000-07:002010-10-08T08:31:50.198-07:00The Monarch News Issue # 6 October 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/coohgoIy3Vs/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="256" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/coohgoIy3Vs/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Celebrating 25 years of Awareness, Education and Empowerment!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">12.2 percent of women born in the United States today will develop breast cancer at some time in their lives. This estimate is based on breast cancer statistics for the years 2005 through 2007.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One in every 100 breast cancer cases is a man.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TK848cms42I/AAAAAAAAAC0/Lep_jiutR2E/s1600/Breast+Cancer+Ribbon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TK848cms42I/AAAAAAAAAC0/Lep_jiutR2E/s320/Breast+Cancer+Ribbon.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is important to see a doctor if any of the following changes to the breasts is noticed:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• A lump or swelling in the chest area </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• Dimpled or puckered skin </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• A nipple that is inverted (facing inward) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• Redness or scaling of the nipple or breast skin </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• Discharge from the nipple</div><div style="text-align: center;">_____________________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Elder Abuse ADVOCACY ALERT! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ONLY THREE MONTHS LEFT FOR ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE BILLS!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Four years ago, a Task Force of experts on aging released a set of recommendations on abuse, neglect and exploitation of our elders. Legislation has been introduced in the intervening years to implement the recommendations, if action isn't taken soon, the bills will die and have to be reintroduced next year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Five bills have passed to the House of Representatives and are sitting in Senate Committees waiting for action, help us stand up to protect our Aging Americans! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• House Bill 5011 would allow a third party to file a complaint of elder abuse; it's in the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Wayne Kuipers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• House Bill 5191 would allow nursing home staff to report abuse directly to the Department of Community Health; it's in the Senate Families and Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. Mark Jansen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• House Bill 5193 would expand the legal definition of abuse to include financial exploitation; it's in the Senate Senior Citizens &amp; Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Jason Allen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• House Bill 5195 would prohibit an abuser from inheriting his/her victim's assets; it's also in the Senate Judiciary Committee. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• House Bill 5210 would require a protocol be followed to ensure thorough abuse investigations; it's also in the Senate Senior Citizens &amp; Veterans Affairs Committee. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">DID YOU KNOW? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• An estimated 73,000 older Michiganians are victims of elder abuse, according to the 2006 Elder Abuse Task Force report.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• Michigan's high rate of unemployment is fueling the financial exploitation of the elderly. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">• These bills are basic, common sense approaches to uncovering this hidden problem and obtaining justice for the victims. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HOW TO HELP! Contact these Senate Committee Chairmen and ask them to take action on the elder abuse bills in their committee: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sen. Wayne Kuipers (877) 584-7377 senkuipers@senate.michigan.gov</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sen. Mark Jansen (866) 305-2128 senmjansen@senate.michigan.gov</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sen. Jason Allen (866) 525-5637 senjallen@senate.michigan.gov</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Curtosy of the AAA1B - <a href="http://www.aaa1b.com/">http://www.aaa1b.com/</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">____________________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nynier </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TK84wTalC2I/AAAAAAAAACw/KpmB36WKV-4/s1600/Nynier+&amp;+Lisa+McFarland.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TK84wTalC2I/AAAAAAAAACw/KpmB36WKV-4/s320/Nynier+&amp;+Lisa+McFarland.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Nynier AGAIN! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seen here with Lisa McFarland at our most recent in-service meeting!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Nynier, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!</div><div style="text-align: center;">_______________________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Contact Info</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Monarch Garden Inc. </div><div style="text-align: center;">14203 Rick Drive</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shelby Township Mi, 48315 </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/">http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">administration@monarchgardeninc.com </div><div style="text-align: center;">(877)318-3909</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-6259014480118640115?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-59056766221229949622010-09-10T07:38:00.000-07:002010-09-10T07:38:47.323-07:00September 2010 Newsletter<div style="text-align: center;">Issue #5 The Monarch News September 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TIpCWk0LLdI/AAAAAAAAACo/BZZdnqRhW8I/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TIpCWk0LLdI/AAAAAAAAACo/BZZdnqRhW8I/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In This Issue </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">National Preparedness Month </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Senior &amp; Caregiver Fundraiser </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month </div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">September is National Preparedness Month! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We will never forget September 11, 2001! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This September 11 is the seven year anniversary of one of America's greatest tragedies, we should remember with great respect, to honor those who gave their lives. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TIpCKpW2nxI/AAAAAAAAACg/65-I8oGoSDo/s1600/american_flag-971804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TIpCKpW2nxI/AAAAAAAAACg/65-I8oGoSDo/s320/american_flag-971804.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Would you have food, water, shelter and warmth in a emergency survival situation? What about your loved ones? Throughout September there will be activities across the country to promote emergency preparedness. More than 3,000 organizations - national, regional, and local public and private organizations - are supporting emergency preparedness efforts and encouraging all Americans to take action and be ready for the unexpected. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">September 2010 marks the seventh annual National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the US Department of Homeland Security. One goal of Homeland Security is to educate the public about how to prepare for emergencies, including natural disasters, mass casualties, biological and chemical threats, radiation emergencies, and terrorist attacks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This September focus on home and family preparedness, including pets, older Americans, and individuals with disabilities and special needs. The American Red Cross, CDC's Web site, Emergency Preparedness and You identifies and answers common questions about preparing for unexpected disasters for you and your community. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://search.fema.gov/search?q=+Homeland+Security+Emergency+Supply+checklist&amp;btnG=Go&amp;sort=date%3AD%3AL%3Ad1&amp;output=xml_no_dtd&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;client=dhs&amp;proxystylesheet=dhs&amp;site=dhs">Click here to print your Homeland Security Emergency Supply checklist</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Senior &amp; Caregiver Resource Network Fundraiser </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">J D's Key Club Dueling Pianos! 50/50 Raffle! Pizza! Cash Bar!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This event benefits the Area Agency on Aging 1-B </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&amp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Alzheimer's Association</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH! DOORS OPEN AT 8 P.M.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 North Saginaw Street, Pontiac MI 48342</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(248) 338-7337</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">www.jdskeyclub.com</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">$12 per ticket if purchased in advance</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">$15 at the door</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Age 18 &amp; up) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caregiver of the Month</div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nynier</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TIpAI-XtK7I/AAAAAAAAACY/0SgaWPfL6zY/s1600/Nynier+Moore.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TIpAI-XtK7I/AAAAAAAAACY/0SgaWPfL6zY/s320/Nynier+Moore.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Nynier! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Nynier, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-5905676622122994962?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-45767534202887518202010-08-13T09:07:00.000-07:002010-08-13T09:07:00.627-07:00August 2010 Newsletter<div style="text-align: center;">Issue #4 The Monarch News August 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TGVs05Tc0yI/AAAAAAAAACA/I26uNsvIACw/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TGVs05Tc0yI/AAAAAAAAACA/I26uNsvIACw/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>August is National Immunization Awareness Month</u></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Immunizations are equally important from infants to the elderly. August is a great time to remind your loved ones, to update their immunizations, as most families are preparing for the school year and the upcoming flu season. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Why are immunizations important?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Immunization is one of the most significant public health achievements of the 20th century. Staying up to date on your vaccinations will protect you from most preventable illnesses. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When are immunizations given?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Because children are particularly vulnerable to infection, most vaccines are given during childhood. Other immunizations are recommended during adolescent or adult years and, for certain vaccines, booster immunization are recommended throughout life for continued protection. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Alzheimer's Memory Walk Fundraiser</u></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">WHAT: The 19th Annual Memory Walk is a 2K fun walk to benefit the Metro Detroit Region of the Great Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association. Memory Walk is the National Signature Fundraising Event for the Alzheimer's Association, with participation from 75 chapters throughout all 50 states. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Metro Detroit Region has set a goal of raising $450,000- with a team of 5,000 walkers- all joining together to raise funds in support of education, training, in-home &amp; group respite, public advocacy, and support group services to resident with Alzheimer's disease and their families in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Sanilac &amp; St. Clair Counties.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">WHERE: The Detroit Zoo- Royal Oak, Michigan</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">WHEN: Saturday August 28, 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Registration : 7:30 a.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Walk begins: 8:30 a.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HOW: Registration is available below through our Team Link.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SIGN UP EARLY AND RECEIVE FREE REGISTRATION! Once registered you will also receive your Welcome Walker Packet with all the tools to have a successful Memory Walk experience. A minimum donation of $15.00 is required for all walk-in registrants. A fabulous incentive prize structure is once again in place this year so check- it our at alz.org/gmc. All registered participants are required to turn in pledges to be eligible for incentive prizes. DON'T DELAY- REGISTER TODAY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alzgmc.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=338480&amp;supid=287288601">CLICK HERE TO VIEW &amp; SIGN UP THROUGH MONARCH GARDEN INC'S TEAM PAGE!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Caregiver of the Month</u></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Angela</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TGVtT29ANaI/AAAAAAAAACI/P3TRe_e3NDI/s1600/Angela+Marek.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TGVtT29ANaI/AAAAAAAAACI/P3TRe_e3NDI/s200/Angela+Marek.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Caregiver of the month is Angela! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Angela, keep up the wonderful work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Monarch Garden Inc. </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /><em></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>14203 Rick Drive </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /><em></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Shelby Township Mi, 48315 </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /><em></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/"><strong><em>www.monarchgardeninc.com</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /><em></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:administration@monarchgardeninc.com"><strong><em>administration@monarchgardeninc.com</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /><em></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>(877)318-3909</em></strong></div><strong><br /><em></em></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-4576753420288751820?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-40163828485253032512010-07-19T09:59:00.000-07:002010-07-19T10:03:16.787-07:00July 2010 Newsletter<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TESFRGtolqI/AAAAAAAAAB4/7yu5Uz-WhRA/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495663974205134498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TESFRGtolqI/AAAAAAAAAB4/7yu5Uz-WhRA/s200/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br />Happy Birthday America!<br /><br />"<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103562215893&amp;s=67&amp;e=001_msUH8rI6eQ7kEQ1lJJx6vqGWwPxP-8wxclhaDshQ9MnrJI_-oO3q1EqwDltKR8qxsuDJHJDkVySx5QpcpfcZZT0_nvMT63Zn0xzJWo6m-S7dvfCMBuriAFacfJdyyS7AVu-I9RWQvFbH-P5uJQUr-Je6w3PLHka_F8mNtG9-s0ruvJTtj_hhvPEJpOB9x4ezsR4qNf0CpqZAmoWo_N-2A==" target="_blank" shape="rect">Under the law of nature, all men are born free, every one comes into the world with a right to his own person, which includes the liberty of moving and using it at his own will. This is what is called personal liberty, and is given him by the Author"</a><br /><br /><br />~Thomas Jefferson<br /><a name="LETTER.BLOCK8"></a><br />Independence<br /><br />Individual Independence is a skill that we start to develop at a very young age. Over time Independence becomes our nature, although as we become elders the abilities that had once been so effortless begin to diminish and are harder to accomplish. It is important to encourage the freedom &amp; independence while providing the support needed to maintain the quality of life.<br /><br />Monarch Garden Inc has made it our Personal Mission to assist our Seniors &amp; maintain the Independence we develop as much as possible, while offering a "Helping Hand" at times of need. Individual plans of care are structured to your specific needs, and will be modified at any time to adjust to the Independence one can carry.<br /><a name="LETTER.BLOCK26"></a><br />Alzheimer's Memory Walk Fundraiser<br />WHAT: The 19th Annual Memory Walk is a 2K fun walk to benefit the Metro Detroit Region of the Great Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association. Memory Walk is the National Signature Fundraising Event for the Alzheimer's Association, with participation from 75 chapters throughout all 50 states.<br />The Metro Detroit Region has set a goal of raising $450,000- with a team of 5,000 walkers- all joining together to raise funds in support of education, training, in-home &amp; group respite, public advocacy, and support group services to resident with Alzheimer's disease and their families in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Sanilac &amp; St. Clair Counties.<br />WHERE: The Detroit Zoo- Royal Oak, Michigan<br />WHEN: Saturday August 28, 2010<br />Registration : 7:30 a.m.<br />Walk begins: 8:30 a.m.<br />HOW: Registration is available on-line at the following link below to our team page. Walkers can participate as individuals or in teams. Teams can be corporate, families, friends, co-workers or any other organized group ready to have fun, walk and raise money for a great cause.<br />SIGN UP EARLY AND RECEIVE FREE REGISTRATION! Once registered you will also receive your Welcome Walker Packet with all the tools to have a successful Memory Walk experience. A minimum donation of $15.00 is required for all walk-in registrants. A fabulous incentive prize structure is once again in place this year so check- it our at alz.org/gmc. All registered participants are required to turn in pledges to be eligible for incentive prizes. DON'T DELAY- REGISTER TODAY!<br /><a href="http://alzgmc.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=338480&amp;supid=287288601" target="_blank" shape="rect">CLICK HERE TO VIEW &amp; SIGN UP THROUGH MONARCH GARDEN INC'S TEAM PAGE!</a><br /><a name="LETTER.BLOCK24"></a><br />Exercise is the key to healthy aging<br />How to Gain Energy and Feel Stronger<br />Have you heard exercise is important for older adults, but don't know where to begin? You're not alone. Many seniors feel discouraged by fitness barriers, such as chronic health conditions or concerns about injury or falls. If you've never exercised before, you may not know where to begin. Or maybe an ongoing health problem or disability is keeping you from getting active. Perhaps you think you're too old or frail.<br />The truth is that you can't afford not to get moving. Exercise is the key to staying strong, energetic, and healthy as you get older. It can help you manage the symptoms of illness and pain, maintain your independence, and even reverse some of the symptoms of aging. And not only is exercise good for your body-it's good for your mind, mood, and memory.<br />No matter your age or your current physical condition, you can benefit from exercise. Reaping the rewards of exercise doesn't require strenuous workouts or trips to the gym. It's about adding more movement and activity to your life, even in small ways. Whether you are generally healthy or are managing an illness-even if you're housebound-there are many easy ways to get your body moving and improve your health.<br />5 Myths about Exercise and Older Adults<br />Myth 1: There's no point to exercising. I'm going to get old anyway.<br />Fact: Exercise and strength training helps you look and feel younger and stay active longer. Regular physical activity lowers your risk for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's and dementia, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and obesity.<br />Myth 2: Elderly people shouldn't exercise. They should save their strength and rest.<br />Fact: Research shows that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy for the elderly. Period. Inactivity often causes seniors to lose the ability to do things on their own and can lead to more hospitalizations, doctor visits, and use of medicines for illnesses.<br />Myth 3: Exercise puts me at risk of falling down.<br />Fact: Regular exercise, by building strength and stamina, prevents loss of bone mass and improves balance, actually reducing your risk of falling.<br />Myth 4: It's too late. I'm already too old, to start exercising<br />Fact: You're never too old to exercise! If you've never exercised before, or it's been a while, start with light walking and other gentle activities.<br />Myth 5: I'm disabled. I can't exercise sitting down.<br />Fact: Chair-bound people face special challenges but can lift light weights, stretch, and do chair aerobics to increase range of motion, improve muscle tone, and promote cardiovascular health.<br /><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103562215893&amp;s=67&amp;e=001_msUH8rI6eQwrjt7Imo6T40Hi7sDM1b3SSezHxm4d_KlYokcHhy85vskbZQZ3VzJhRgToJFxNSiJtFrcs99GG0GMMRY6112az-SGlE56G_BTSjmRNI06VF0SWbnDV8xHehFtq3X1bh174JwZCBu2bqFIxOtU-kD6" target="_blank" shape="rect">If you would like to read more click here.....</a><br /><br />Caregiver of the Month<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495663754998858706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TESFEWGyQ9I/AAAAAAAAABw/2CSR0JC98Ww/s200/2.jpg" border="0" /><br />Lindsey<br />Our Caregiver of the month is Lindsey! Lindsey is an administrator in our Corporate Office.<br />Congratulations Lindsey, keep up the wonderful work!<br /><br />PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-4016382848525303251?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-41535796166196148862010-06-09T07:29:00.000-07:002010-06-09T07:34:18.190-07:00June News<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TA-mLGr-enI/AAAAAAAAABg/kGEIybJlbKI/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480781981237017202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TA-mLGr-enI/AAAAAAAAABg/kGEIybJlbKI/s200/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">For Father's Day remind the special men in your life &amp;<br /><br />yourself about health screenings.<br /><br />While scheduling your family Father's Day event, also take time to assess the physical and mental wellness of your senior loved ones. Men's Health Week is the week leading up to, and including, Father's Day. The purpose is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of illnesses and diseases affecting men. Evaluate and observe how the men in your life are doing, especially if they are living alone. Is there a health condition that requires frequent monitoring? Have you noticed signs of short-term memory loss or confusion? Is your loved one skipping meals? Are you concerned for his safety? More than half of premature deaths in men are preventable, so this Father's Day, remind Dad and Grandpa about health screenings for early detection &amp; prevention.<br /><a name="LETTER.BLOCK8"></a><br />Prostate Cancer will affect 1 out of 6 Men.<br /><br />Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America, affecting 1 in 6 men. There are several major factors that influence risk, some of them unfortunately cannot be changed.<br />Age: The older you are, the more likely you are to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although only 1 in 10,000 men under age 40 will be diagnosed, the rate shoots up to 1 in 38 for ages 40 to 59, and 1 in 15 for ages 60 to 69.<br />In fact, more than 65% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65. The average age at diagnosis of prostate cancer in the United States is 69 years. After that age, the chance of developing prostate cancer becomes more common than any other cancer in men or women.<br />Race: African American men are 60% more likely to develop prostate cancer compared with Caucasian men and are nearly 2.5 times as likely to die from the disease. Conversely, Asian men who live in Asia have the lowest risk.<br />Family history/genetics: A man with a father or brother who developed prostate cancer is twice as likely to develop the disease. This risk is further increased if the cancer was diagnosed in family members at a younger age (less than 55 years of age) or if it affected three or more family members.<br />Since there are often no warning signs or symptoms, early detection is key. There are two recommended prostate screening tests: a physical exam and a blood test, called a prostate specific antigen test (PSA). The PSA measures how much prostate specific antigen is in the bloodstream at any given time. It is recommended that men begin screening at the age of 50.<br /><br /><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103462282778&amp;s=54&amp;e=001_B5yJhINz1XEpdYzCJTBII3gih_Siks0ucQklYoNhDTsF-jhd2PHxxG_z2QydB6KQDEM38bs58kQBky2ufq5diLk_mzrQo3vBqec1qJa0EZFvNodi7gaxAijTe2JLPW9QG1GsLwA1gv0DGQVDB42LJdT3jydtGH5J8eQVKqRVKQ=" target="_blank" shape="rect" linktype="link" track="on">For more information please click here.</a><br /><a name="LETTER.BLOCK9"></a><br />Caregiver of the Month<br /><br />Kim<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480782141606197154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TA-mUcG996I/AAAAAAAAABo/fS6uvosEQiI/s200/Kim+Lasceski.JPG" border="0" /><br />Our Caregiver of the month for May is Kim!<br />Kim was given an "Outstanding" work performance from her clients!<br />Congratulations Kim, keep up the wonderful work!<br /><a name="LETTER.BLOCK23"></a><br />In-Service June 11th, 2010 10:00A.M.<br /><br />We will be reviewing the following during our June In-service.<br />Standard Precautions,<br />Personal<br />Hygiene &amp; Grooming. </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-4153579616619614886?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-59224591941508904772010-06-09T07:25:00.000-07:002010-06-09T07:29:38.530-07:00May News<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TA-lMUtvjfI/AAAAAAAAABY/8PiPgz3u7NU/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480780902670765554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TA-lMUtvjfI/AAAAAAAAABY/8PiPgz3u7NU/s200/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><br />Issue: # 2<br />May/2010<br /><br /><br /><br />About National Stroke Awareness Month </div><br /><div align="center"><br />National Stroke Awareness Month takes place in May every year. In honor of this special time, National Stroke Association strives to provide everyone with the tools and inspiration to raise public awareness about stroke by hosting awareness events or activities. It doesn't matter if you are an individual or a large corporation, because the more people we reach, the better.<br />Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in America, but many people do not realize how educating themselves and others will help reduce the incidence of stroke. We urge you to specifically educate others about how to:<br />· STOP stroke through <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103398181853&amp;s=54&amp;e=001osECxJO8n1qsV87J0f4sYn5IYWUku6L7HYdeoDZqeQ1GxlIHimNDl8JHXyhxYZ_ZTNbq2bRUHjD-szl5w7xlVE1pxCDyigvS4_lnNgdf-LLyHDpykxgouxvZ_i41nYVamJRagMgnpXNCoPQ6Z1oDBhJtF17rAVMj" target="_blank" shape="rect">risk factor management</a>.<br />· Act F.A.S.T. to increase recognition of and response to <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103398181853&amp;s=54&amp;e=001osECxJO8n1pl-B5j-jYl761aArBFbDUE4CTe8ojYjoxEnwlCKYIxwc-pTesoakCOXYDDFD0lKgS7uVu0wTVPHDRQ1AG7zC1le-_-rO5b86Q8B3U-IZAL1zlgaijC312Maufvm6qCANnWXc90GK1lQjC-JVzV4bA6" target="_blank" shape="rect">stroke symptoms</a>.<br />· Spread HOPE about <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103398181853&amp;s=54&amp;e=001osECxJO8n1rmW2YEsotTuDDUfTSPWXX6_BhVHrJX0oRFhHJzh_H9UPM4c8eIrHV1FNA-T-5bVtBUyTkv1ITaVpjfs1h5TNSCHhTZ_ZdZY7tzxyZRJqBBoXgk9wsyleV1ZIxnJOJeYiAJkzrhcygaZnklQGcy5E60" target="_blank" shape="rect">recovery from stroke</a>.<br />Please visit the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103398181853&amp;s=54&amp;e=001osECxJO8n1qEquKbfzLlHPaCUE-f1EtkddDhIp510QE0FOHZMCvT_0PkUW4YUm17N1ULQS9yBSRZ2_vxQyGbZwtVur_R7Dm55MT3TYU8V4E6zmzKwsa7VQCEpzPB_5OyJXVSFX4KJfO4JX9jS-RHpTw9WNEVzgsD" target="_blank" shape="rect" linktype="link" track="on">http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103398181853&amp;s=54&amp;e=001osECxJO8n1qEquKbfzLlHPaCUE-f1EtkddDhIp510QE0FOHZMCvT_0PkUW4YUm17N1ULQS9yBSRZ2_vxQyGbZwtVur_R7Dm55MT3TYU8V4E6zmzKwsa7VQCEpzPB_5OyJXVSFX4KJfO4JX9jS-RHpTw9WNEVzgsD</a> website for more information!<br /><a name="LETTER.BLOCK9"></a><br />Caregiver of the Month<br /><br />Danielle<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480780426870299746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/TA-kwoOEnGI/AAAAAAAAABQ/L_e8eUc9u_A/s320/Danielle.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br />Our Caregiver of the month for May is Danielle!<br />Danielle was given an "Outstanding" work performance from her clients!<br />Congratulations Danielle, keep up the wonderful work!<br /><a name="LETTER.BLOCK8"></a><br />Monarch News!<br />Introducing our newest caregivers!<br /><br />Danielle<br /><br />Born and raised in Detroit Michigan, Danielle has discovered that being a caregiver is where her heart is, it is her passion! She loves being around people and making new friends!<br /><br />Kimberly<br /><br />Kimberly has 20+ years experience and is able to assist you with your needs and will exceed the expectations of you and your family!<br /><br />Paige<br /><br />Paige was born in Grosse Pointe and has always enjoyed living in Michigan. She loves outdoor activities and the change of the seasons. Danielle is a mother to a little boy, and is amazed watching him grow and learn. Dogs are a big part of Danielle's life also. Danielle is engaged to her high school sweetheart and is looking forward to her family growing and learning together!<br /><br />Jasmina<br /><br />Born in Sisak, Croatia, Jasmina has spent most of her life growing up in different parts of Europe and in the great state of Michigan. She has recently decided to attend college for nursing in fall 2010. She loves to spend time with her friends and family, and can't wait to get married and have a big family of her own!<br /><br />Kristine<br /><br />Life long Michigan resident, Kristine has raised 4 children and loves to care for others! Kristine loves to read and garden, and goes camping with her family. If she could, she would be riding her horse every weekend!<br /><a name="LETTER.BLOCK23"></a><br />Available Classes<br />If you would like to participate in any of the following classes please contact our office!<br />Normal Aging vs. Dementia and<br />Changing Behaviors to Prevent Falls<br />Wednesday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. - Noon<br /><br />Identity Theft Workshop<br />Friday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. - Noon<br /><br /><br />Medicare/Medicaid 101<br />Wednesday, June 9, 9:00 a.m. - Noon<br /><br />Financial Basics Workshop<br />Wednesday, June 23, 9:00 a.m. - Noon </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-5922459194150890477?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-15642087690377904812010-04-16T13:09:00.000-07:002010-04-16T13:12:47.974-07:00<div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S8jESmPNW_I/AAAAAAAAAAU/BC312etVB6U/s1600/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460830371967753202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S8jESmPNW_I/AAAAAAAAAAU/BC312etVB6U/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br />April is National Humor Month. It was designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, and enrich the quality of one's life. It takes no special skills, it makes you feel good, and it relieves stress. Humor has the power to heal the body, mind, and soul; and what better time of year to renew yourself than spring. Spring-that time of year when we begin to feel rejuvenated by the hint of warmer weather. The trees are becoming greener and the flowers are starting to bloom. The early mornings are still chilly, but by noon we feel the warmth of the sun. In the spring, nature provides many benefits: fresh air, the opportunity to go outdoors for physical exercise, and stimulation of the senses. Go for a walk with your senior loved one, plant a flower garden, or just sit on a park bench. The smell of spring is all around and those smells will also stimulate the senses. So, get some fresh air and enjoy the outdoors.<br /><br />Monarch News!<br />We are proud to announce the birth of Decklyn, a healthy baby girl weighing 7lbs 10oz. to our wonderful<br />Field Supervisor Shannon, her husband Houston, and to the new big sister Loghan! </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460830492532892930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S8jEZnYLZQI/AAAAAAAAAAc/UU02vaEyLfs/s320/Decklyn.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Our Caregiver of the month award goes to Jason Campbell! Great Job and Keep up the good work Jason!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460830729014731330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S8jEnYV14kI/AAAAAAAAAAk/_imRCwiL560/s320/Jason+Campbell.JPG" border="0" /><br />Understanding Parkinson's Disease<br />April is National Parkinson's Awareness Month. Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that affects motor skills, speech, and mobility. It is a slow, yet chronic and progressive disease that affects a small area of cells in the mid-brain. Symptoms include:<br />Tremors or slight shaking of hands, feet, head, or limbs<br />Muscle rigidity or unusual stiffness<br />Trouble with balance<br />Muffled speech<br />Uncharacteristic depression<br />Recognizing these symptoms early is the key to managing Parkinson's, coping with the disease, and helping loved ones maintain a high quality of life. Although there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, with early diagnosis and an effective plan of treatment, the symptoms of the disease can often be controlled or lessened. Treatment may include:<br />medication therapy<br />physical and occupational therapy to help maintain range of motion, muscle tone, balance, flexibility, and communication ability<br />lifestyle alterations through exercise, diet, rest, and stress reduction<br />Learn more about living with Parkinson's by visiting the local <a href="http://www.parkinsonsmi.org/" target="_blank" shape="rect" rel="nofollow">Michigan Parkinson's Foundation</a>, the <a href="http://www.michaeljfox.org/" target="_blank" shape="rect" rel="nofollow">Michael J. Fox Organizatio</a>n and the <a href="http://www.parkinson.org/" target="_blank" shape="rect" rel="nofollow">National Parkinson Foundatio</a>n.<br /><br />Veterans Long-Term Care Benefits<br /><br />Aid &amp; Attendance (A &amp; A) and House Bound benefits are paid in addition to monthly pension. A veteran must be eligible for pension to receive A &amp; A benefits. Eligibility is provided to veterans that:<br />require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing and undressing or taking care of the needs of nature, OR<br />are blind or in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity, OR<br />are bedridden.<br />A veteran may be eligible for House Bound benefits when the veteran:<br />has a single permanent disability evaluated as 100 % disabling and due to the disability, he/she is permanently and substantially confined to his/her immediate premises, OR<br />has a single permanent disability evaluated as 100 % disabling AND, another disability, or disabilities, evaluated as 60 % or more disabling.<br />Call Monarch Garden Inc for local contacts that can assist in applying for these benefits.<br />Service available in the Michigan Counties of<br />Oakland, Macomb, Livingston,<br />Washtenaw, Monroe, &amp; St. Clair.<br /><br />Links to our Website<br /><a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Home</a><br /><a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/services" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Services</a><br /><a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/family_care_giving_classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Classes &amp; Employment</a><br /><a href="http://us.mc315.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=%20lisamcfarland@monarchgardeninc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">E-mail to Us</a><br /><br />Our "Helping Hands" are the intelligent decision that will provide the care you need &amp; offer you piece of mind. Our caregiver's are professionally trained &amp; will care for yours' as if they were our own. Allow us to provide superior home care for your senior, enabling them to continue living as independent as possible.<br /><br />Family Care Giving Classes<br />American Red Cross Family Care Giving Classes<br />Are Being Scheduled at this time!<br />Class will be held at:<br />Monarch Garden Inc<br />14203 Rick Drive, Shelby Township<br />Michigan 48315<br />Please send your Resume and Three Letters of Recommendation to our corporate office or by fax/e-mail to (586) 803-8026 or <a href="http://us.mc315.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=administration@monarchgardeninc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://us.mc315.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=administration@monarchgardeninc.com</a><br />After you have submitted your Resume and Three Letters of Recommendation &amp; If you meet the initial employment criteria, A Monarch Garden Inc. staff member will contact you to invite you to attend the care giving classes.<br />All employee's under go extensive background checks<br />The fee for all nine classes is $45.00<br />Fee of $45.00 is due on the day of your first scheduled class.<br />Class size is limited to 16 persons.<br />$ 35.00 will be used for uniforms at start of employment if all criteria is met i.e., but not limited to; background, personality, skills assessment<br />If employment criteria is not met, or you have chosen employment else where, the $45.00 is for class attendance and the certificate of completion you receive,it is non-refundable.<br /><br />The Chosen Home Care Agency<br />Whether it is a spouse, a parent, or even a friend, there are signs that perhaps your loved one may need services by a caregiver agency. There are many things to look for from physical and mental limitations, to their ability to keep up with housekeeping and finances. Difficulty walking or unsteadiness on their feet can lead to falls, which is a huge safety risk for an elderly person. Also, if you have noticed diminished driving skills or near misses while driving, elder care services may be something to look into to protect them, as well as others. A change in eating habits may be observed, or they may not be able or willing to cook for themselves anymore. There can be a lack of nutritious food available in their homes, and maybe spoiled food in their refrigerator. There may be a concern about the safety of them cooking for themselves, and good nutrition is mandatory for their health. Grooming can become a problem for the elderly. If you have noticed his/her personal hygiene is not as good as it should be, this is another sign of your loved one is needing some help keeping up with their daily routines. Administering medications may also lead to the need for elder care services. This is critical for their health preservation and safety. Sometimes prescription drugs are very complicated to keep up with and the elderly need assistance in being reminded when their daily dosages should be taken. Housekeeping and paperwork may also be something that is not being kept up with for your loved one. There can be unopened mail and past due bills leading to mishandled finances, and added stress. Sometimes a loss of interest in socializing or activities that they typically enjoyed can be a warning. If they have difficulty concentrating, poor judgment, or even a personality change, it may be a sign of Dementia or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alzheimer's disease</a>. Confusion and struggling to complete familiar actions can be signs of the onset of one of these cognitive disorders. Your loved one may misplace familiar objects, become depressed and irritable, and be forgetful and lose memory. All of these are indicators that one may need elder care services.<br /><br />About Us<br />Lisa McFarland, R.D. N.H.A.<br />Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator<br />Monarch Gardens Inc. came to fruitain when our founder, Lisa McFarland needed home care for her grandmother whom had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. At that time, high quality home care was not readily available. This experience inspired Lisa to create a home care service company in her vision of what she wanted for her grandmother.<br />Lisa McFarland attended and obtained her degrees from Michigan State University and Wayne State University. She is a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.<br />Monarch Gardens Inc. provides many services to meet the specific needs of seniors and their family caregivers.<br />Our "Vision and Mission" is to provide superior home-care services and to be a household name among your family, friends, neighbours and your community.<br />Monarch Gardens Inc. will give you a comforting peace of mind. Call today, for a consultation at no charge!<br />Our Office<br />Classes are held at our headquarters in Shelby Township. Service's are available in the Michigan Counties of Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw, Monroe, &amp; St. Clair.<br />Who We Are<br />Our wonderful staff has attended and completed all nine <a href="http://americanredcross.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">American Red Cross</a> family care giving modules<br />and trained by Lisa McFarland specifically for the purpose of services offered by Monarch Gardens Inc. All employee's have obtained a clean background check, are insured/bonded and are covered by workers compensation.<br />American Red Cross Class<br />The course starts with a group assessment. Each family caregiver is carefully selected. We interact directly with each individual for the purpose of matching caregivers with clients. Each family caregiver will successfully complete a series of 9 module courses.<br /><br />Contact Us<br /><br />Monarch Garden Inc<br />14203 Rick Dr.<br />Shelby Twp. Mi, 48315<br />Phone: (586) 247-3513 Fax: (586) 247-5101<br />Monarc<a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hGardenInc.com</a><br /><a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://monarchgardeninc.com/blog/</a><br /><a href="http://us.mc315.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=LisaMcFarland@MonarchGardenInc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://us.mc315.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=LisaMcFarland@MonarchGardenInc.com</a><br /><br />IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW!<br />The Area Agency on Aging 1-B<br />The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is a nonprofit agency serving the needs of<br />older adults in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw counties.<br />For more information about the Senior Advocacy Network (SAN) or to receive<br />future editions of The Advocate, contact Ann Langford at (248) 262-1282 or by email<br />at alangford@aaa1b.com.<br />Federal Legislation to Combat Elder Abuse Signed<br />President Obama signed the Elder Justice Act and the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention<br />Act this week as part of health care reform legislation.<br />The main provisions of the Elder Justice Act include:<br />• Adult Protective Services (APS) funding. Provides $400 million ($100 million each<br />year) in first-time dedicated funding for adult protective services. Also provides<br />$100 million ($25 million annually) for state demonstration grants to test a variety of<br />methods to improve APS.<br />• Provides $32.5 million (over 4 years) in grants to support the Long-Term Care<br />(LTC) Ombudsman Program and an additional $40 million ($10 million annually) in<br />training programs for national organizations and state LTC ombudsman programs.<br />• Establishes an Elder Justice Coordinating Council to make recommendations to the<br />Secretary of HHS on the coordination of activities of federal, state, local and private<br />agencies and entities relating to elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. Recommendations<br />contained in a report are due in two years.<br />The Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act creates a national program of criminal background<br />checks for persons seeking employment in nursing homes and other long-term<br />care facilities. The Patient Safety legislation was added by Michigan Senator Debbie<br />Stabenow on behalf of the bill’s author, Senator Herb Kohl (D-Wisconsin).<br />The non partisan 622 member Elder Justice Coalition called the legislation “the most comprehensive<br />federal legislation ever to combat elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.”<br />ADVOCACY SPECIALIST JOINS AAA 1-B<br />Ann Langford has joined the Area Agency on Aging 1-B as its new Advocacy Specialist. Ann is responsible<br />for managing the Senior Advocacy Network and working with advocates to bring to legislators the concerns<br />and needs of older adults. With several years’ experience in corporate and non-profit management,<br />finance, and marketing, Ann has chosen to redirect her career toward serving older adults. She has a<br />Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Michigan, and has recently earned a graduate<br />certificate in gerontology from Eastern Michigan University. Prior to coming to the AAA 1-B, Ann spent<br />three years serving as Resources Manager at an area adult literacy non-profit organization, including one year as an AmeriCorps service member. </div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-1564208769037790481?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-28881905133598547632010-03-15T09:23:00.000-07:002010-03-15T10:53:33.881-07:00The Monarch News!!!<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/coohgoIy3Vs/s1600-h/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448917828854349698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UEzRXfIzsRA/S55x5U8n_4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/coohgoIy3Vs/s320/Graphic+for+Enewsletter.jpg" border="0" /></a> Welcome to The Monarch News!!!!<br /><br />:<br />Monarch Garden Inc/ The Monarch Home!!<br />Service available in the Michigan Counties of<br />Oakland, Macomb, Livingston,<br />Washtenaw, Monroe, St. Clair and Lapeer.<br /><br />Our current team members are located throughout the State of Michigan--<br />Annoucements from our Team!!! Ms. Loreal had a healthy baby boy in February:) <br />Our next mandatory INSERVICE class will be April 9,2010!!! at 10 AM<br /><br />The GOLD STAR STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH WILL BE ANNOUCED IN OUR NEWSLETTERS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH<br /><br />ALSO LOOK FOR TEAM MEMBER BIOGRAPHY'S COMING NEXT MONTH- IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE LET US KNOW:)<br /><br /><br />Links to our Website<br /><a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Home</a><br /><a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/services" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Services</a><br /><a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/family_care_giving_classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Classes &amp; Employment</a><br /><a href="http://us.mc461.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">E-mail to Us</a><br /><br />Our "Helping Hands" are the intelligent decision that will provide the care you need &amp; offer you piece of mind. Our caregiver's are professionally trained &amp; will care for yours' as if they were our own. Allow us to provide superior home care for your senior, enabling them to continue living as independent as possible.<br /><br />Family Care Giving Classes<br />American Red Cross Family Care Giving Classes<br />March 30. 31<br />10:00 am-3:00 PM<br />Class will be held at:<br />Monarch Garden Inc<br />14203 Rick Drive, Shelby Township<br />Michigan 48315<br />Please send your Resume and Three Letters of Recommendation to our corporate office or by fax/e-mail to (586) 803-8026<br />After you have submitted your Resume and Three Letters of Recommendation &amp; If you meet the initial employment criteria, A Monarch Garden Inc. staff member will contact you to invite you to attend the care giving classes.<br />All employee's under go extensive background checks<br />The fee for all nine classes is $45.00<br />Fee of $45.00 is due on the day of your first scheduled class.<br />Class size is limited to 16 persons.<br />$ 20.00 will be used for uniforms at start of employment if all criteria is met i.e., but not limited to; background, personality, skills assessment<br />If employment criteria is not met, or you have chosen employment else where, the $45.00 is for class attendance and the certificate of completion you receive,it is non-refundable.<br />Class will be held at:<br />Corporate Office<br />Monarch Garden Inc.14203 Rick Drive, Shelby Township, MI 48315<br /><br />A Healthy Heart Check<br />The American Heart Association is making a difference "One Heart at a Time" beginning with the "My Life Check" program. "My Life Check" was designed to educate the public on how to live a healthier lifestyle. Here is the seven step process:<br />Get Active - Walking is the simplest, positive change that can improve your heart<br />Eat Better - Eat Nutrient Rich Foods<br />Lose Weight - Being overweight increases your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes<br />Stop Smoking - Smoking is the most preventable cause of premature death<br />Control Cholesterol - Eat foods low in cholesterol and saturated fat, maintain a healthy weight, and stay active<br />Manage Blood Pressure - Reduce the risk of your heart pumping too fast and help maintain proper blood flow<br />Reduce Blood Sugar - Controlling glucose levels can prevent diabetes<br />Anyone can make these changes; even the smallest change can make a big difference. Take the <a href="http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Default.aspx?NavID=1&amp;CultureCode=en-US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">My Life Check Assessment</a> for your own personal heart score. The results will include a customized action plan for healthier living. Make a new life resolution by getting started today!<br />Recognizing a Stroke<br />Stroke is the third leading cause of death in our country and the leading cause of disability in adults. Did you know up to 80% of strokes are preventable? A neurologist says that if he can get a stroke victim within three hours, he may totally reverse the effects of a stroke. The key is recognizing a stroke and being able to act F.A.S.T. with this simple test:<br />FACE - Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?<br />ARMS - Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?<br />SPEECH - Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred?<br />TIME - If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is important. Call 911 or get to the hospital fast.<br /><br />Hypertension - The Silent Killer<br />Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It means there is elevated pressure within the arteries and veins that allows blood to flow to/from the heart. The risk of developing high blood pressure increases as we get older, usually beginning in midlife. Untreated high blood pressure can damage and weaken your arteries. Fortunately, hypertension can be considered an early warning sign of problems in the cardiovascular system. Early treatment is important especially in seniors because they are more apt to suffer a heart attack or stroke than any other age group. <a href="http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Learn</a> what your high blood pressure number means, and about the risks, prevention, and treatment. If you have hypertension, now is the time to make some lifestyle changes. Lowering your blood pressure is critical to long-term health.<br /><br /><br />The Chosen Home Care Agency<br />Whether it is a spouse, a parent, or even a friend, there are signs that perhaps your loved one may need services by a caregiver agency. There are many things to look for from physical and mental limitations, to their ability to keep up with housekeeping and finances. Difficulty walking or unsteadiness on their feet can lead to falls, which is a huge safety risk for an elderly person. Also, if you have noticed diminished driving skills or near misses while driving, elder care services may be something to look into to protect them, as well as others. A change in eating habits may be observed, or they may not be able or willing to cook for themselves anymore. There can be a lack of nutritious food available in their homes, and maybe spoiled food in their refrigerator. There may be a concern about the safety of them cooking for themselves, and good nutrition is mandatory for their health. Grooming can become a problem for the elderly. If you have noticed his/her personal hygiene is not as good as it should be, this is another sign of your loved one is needing some help keeping up with their daily routines. Administering medications may also lead to the need for elder care services. This is critical for their health preservation and safety. Sometimes prescription drugs are very complicated to keep up with and the elderly need assistance in being reminded when their daily dosages should be taken. Housekeeping and paperwork may also be something that is not being kept up with for your loved one. There can be unopened mail and past due bills leading to mishandled finances, and added stress. Sometimes a loss of interest in socializing or activities that they typically enjoyed can be a warning. If they have difficulty concentrating, poor judgment, or even a personality change, it may be a sign of Dementia or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alzheimer's disease</a>. Confusion and struggling to complete familiar actions can be signs of the onset of one of these cognitive disorders. Your loved one may misplace familiar objects, become depressed and irritable, and be forgetful and lose memory. All of these are indicators that one may need elder care services.<br />About Us<br />Lisa McFarland, R.D. N.H.A.<br />Registered Dietitian &amp; Nursing Home Administrator<br />Monarch Gardens Inc. came to fruitain when our founder, Lisa McFarland needed home care for her grandmother whom had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. At that time, high quality home care was not readily available. This experience inspired Lisa to create a home care service company in her vision of what she wanted for her grandmother.<br />Lisa McFarland attended and obtained her degrees from Michigan State University and Wayne State University. She is a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.<br />Monarch Gardens Inc. provides many services to meet the specific needs of seniors and their family caregivers.<br /><br />Contact Us<br />Monarch Garden Inc And Coming Soon!<br />14203 Rick Dr. The Monarch Home!<br />Shelby Twp. Mi, 48315 Marathon Township Mi 48464<br />Phone: (586) 247-3513<br />Fax: (586) 247-5101<br /><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/">http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/</a><br />Facebook <a href="mailto:administration@monarchgardeninc.com">administration@monarchgardeninc.com</a><br />twitter monarchgarden<br /><a href="http://monarchgardeninc.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://monarchgardeninc.com/blog/</a><br /><a href="http://us.mc461.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=LisaMcFarland@MonarchGardenInc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://us.mc461.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=LisaMcFarland@MonarchGardenInc.com</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-2888190513359854763?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699547085660454309.post-86575847546969946772010-02-09T09:22:00.000-08:002010-02-09T10:13:09.186-08:00Unsure If A Loved One May Need Cargiver Services?Whether it is a spouse, a parent, or even a friend, there are signs that perhaps your loved one may need services by a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caregiver" title="Caregiver" rel="wikipedia">caregiver</a> agency. There are many things to look for from physical and mental limitations, to their ability to keep up with housekeeping and finances.<br /><br />Difficulty walking or unsteadiness on their feet can <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead" title="Lead" rel="wikipedia">lead</a> to falls, which is a huge safety risk for an <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_age" title="Old age" rel="wikipedia">elderly</a> person. Also, if you have noticed diminished driving skills or near misses while driving, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elderly_care" title="Elderly care" rel="wikipedia">elder care</a> services may be something to look into to protect them, as well as others.<br /><br />A change in eating habits may be observed, or they may not be able or willing to cook for themselves anymore. There can be a lack of nutritious food available in their homes, and maybe spoiled food in their refrigerator. There may be a concern about the safety of them cooking for themselves, and good <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition" title="Nutrition" rel="wikipedia">nutrition</a> is manditory for their <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health" title="Health" rel="wikipedia">health</a>.<br /><br />Grooming can become a problem for the elderly. If you have noticed his/her <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygiene" title="Hygiene" rel="wikipedia">personal hygiene</a> is not as good as it should be, this is another sign of your loved one is needing some help keeping up with their daily routines.<br /><br />Administering medications may also lead to the need for elder care services. This is critical for their health preservation and safety. Sometimes <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prescription_drug" title="Prescription drug" rel="wikipedia">prescription drugs</a> are very complicated to keep up with and the elderly need assistance in being reminded when their daily dosages should be taken.<br /><br />Housekeeping and paperwork may also be something that is not being kept up with for your loved one. There can be unopened mail and past due bills leading to mishandled finances, and added stress.<br /><br />Sometimes a loss of interest in socializing or activities that they typically enjoyed can be a warning. If they have difficulty concentrating, poor judgment, or even a personality change, it may be a sign of Dementia or <a class="zem_slink" title="Alzheimer's disease" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimer%27s_disease" rel="wikipedia">Alzheimers disease</a>. Confusion and struggling to complete familiar actions can be signs of the onset of one of these cognitive <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disease" title="Disease" rel="wikipedia">disorders</a>. Your loved one may misplace familiar objects, become depressed and irritable, and be forgetful and lose memory. All of these are indicators that one may need elder care services.<br />Let us be there, when you can’t.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.monarchgardeninc.com/">www.monarchgardeninc.com</a> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/f030f2bf-5179-4b15-99ae-a37cec780f6d/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=f030f2bf-5179-4b15-99ae-a37cec780f6d" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6699547085660454309-8657584754696994677?l=monarchgardens.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194505398378838045noreply@blogger.com0