W I N T E R 2 0 1 2 AAA T.L.C. Health Care HealthcareHel HealthcareHe Newsletter Issue #2 Happy New Year! As the year ends, we think about all that we are grateful for. Our relationship with you is one thing we treasure. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. We wish you the happiest and healthiest 2012! From our family to yours. Much Love, Jody & Earl Sherman The Most Professional Staff in the Business! At AAA T.L.C. we value professionalism. Not only do we have the best caregivers, CNAs, LVNs, and RNs in California but we have the most highly qualified office staff! The Company is owned and operated by Jody and Earl Sherman with 30+ years of experience meeting clients every need. Our Staffing Department has RNs, LVNS and Geriatric counseling experts selecting the perfect staff to meet client’s needs. The Patient Care Coordinating department consists of Dr. John Sherman, nurses, licensed clinical social workers (LCSW) and a Marriage and family therapist (MFT). AAA T.L.C. 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week. Here to meet your every need!! (310) 271- 1887 (818) 380-6585 AAA T.L.C. HEALTH CARE WINTER 2012 Wonderful Water! Jody’s Helpful Household Hints Tips and tricks we can all use for a quick fix to life’s little problems! If you have some quick tips to share let us know! Always looking for ways to make life a bit easier for all of our clients. Have scratches on your wood furniture? Try rubbing a Walnut on the scratch….Like Magic it will disappear. Day at the Beach leaving you with stubborn sand between your toes and other places? A sprinkle of baby powder dusted over the area will loosen sand and it easily shakes off!! It’s a good tip for everyone! Not just babies!! 2 We all know that drinking water is important, but did you know that drinking water at specific times is just as important? Drinking water at the correct time can maximize its effectiveness on the human body. 1. Two glasses of water after waking up can help activate internal organs! 2. One glass of water before a meal helps digestion! 3. One glass of water before taking a bath helps lower blood pressure! 4. One glass of water before going to bed, avoids stroke or heart attack! 5. 8 glasses of water helps AAA T.L.C. HEALTH CARE WINTER 2012 Is It More Than Winter Blues? We all go through ups and downs in our mood. Sadness is a normal reaction to life’s struggles, setbacks, and disappointments. Many people use the word “depression” to explain these kinds of feelings, but depression is much more than just sadness. ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and have fun. The feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness are intense and unrelenting, with little, if any, relief. The good news is that depression is a very treatable condition. AAA T.L.C. is committed to our client’s physical and emotional health. If you or your loved ones are experiencing symptoms of depression, please let us know . Our patient care coordinators are here to help! However, some depressed people don't feel sad at all—they may feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic, or men in particular may even feel angry, aggressive, and restless. Elizabeth Tarantini, LCSW (818) 380 6585 Whatever the symptoms, depression is different from normal sadness in that it engulfs your day-to-day life, interfering with your Michael Gruen, MFT (818) 380-6585 Jody Sherman (818) 380-6585 Just For Laughs! 3 AAA T.L.C. HEALTH CARE WINTER 2012 We Love Pets! Kitties, Doggies and Birds oh my!! At AAA T.L.C we take care of the entire family and of course this includes the furry, feathered and scaled kind of family! We match caregivers to the needs of the family including animal care! We have clients that have everything from beautiful parrots, cuddly kittens, bearded dragons, and of course man’s best friend. We can feed animals, walk them, take them to vet appointments, and sit while you are at work or on vacation. Of course our favorite thing to do is to love them! Crystal and J.B. The Sherman’s beloved German Shepherds Why Hire Pet Sitters? • Pets are happier and experience less stress at home. • Diet and exercise routines are uninterrupted. • Travel trauma for both owner and pet is eliminated. • Pet's exposure to illness is minimized. • Untrained or unwilling friends, family, and neighbors need not be bothered. • In-home pet care provides added peace of mind. Meet Macie Pearl! AAA T.L.C.’s newest employee in training! A small terrier rescue from the Van Nuys animal shelter, Macie has been socializing at our Encino office since her rescue. She will be trained and certified as a pet therapy dog and will be doing client visits at request in the near future. Therapy dogs can help with both the physical and emotional needs of our clients. We will keep you posted on her progress…snuggles and wags await! 4 AAA T.L.C. HEALTH CARE WINTER 2012 AAA T.L.C. is Now on Facebook! Join us on Facebook and with every 25 “LIKES” we get we will have a drawing for a gift card to one of the following merchants: Macy’s , Trader Joes, Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Best Buy! Good Luck! Save The Date! Join Us! American Cancer Society June 9, 2012 Making Strides against Breast Cancer! Woodley Park Lake Balboa Walk to End Alzheimer’s LA Food Bank Volunteers always welcome or Join AAA TLC on February 23rd when AAA TLC helps (323) 234- 3030 www.lafightshunger.org Sunday June 10th Woodley Park [email protected] To attend any of the above events or if you have any community events or fundraisers you would like us to sponsor or attend, call Margie Meza, marketing Director, at (818 ) 380-6585. 5 AAA T.L.C. HEALTHCARE WINTER 2012 Happy Healthy 2012 We had an amazing Holiday party for our staff, clients, and colleagues! A 14 piece Band rocked the Sportsman’s Lodge, over 250 people attended and even Santa Claus was on hand to deliver presents to all of the children! We hope you will join us next year! As we look ahead for 2012 we want to thank all of you for the opportunity to help you! We are committed to our clients and their families, helping them maintain their independence and live their best lives! From our AAA TLC family to yours, May 2012 be the best year yet! 16055 Ventura Blvd Encino, CA 91436