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Arranging for in-home aged care
One of the most cost-effective and flexible arrangements when you need assistance to care for a loved senior member of your family is to find an appropriately caring person to live in with your loved one. There are a number of other factors to be considered. Read more here.
November is Movember month
Movember is an annual charity event held during November. At the start of Movember guys register with a clean-shaven face. The Movember participants, known as Mo Bros, have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their Mo, raising money along the way to benefit men's health - specifically prostate cancer and male depression. Men and women can donate here or register to start a team, join a team or join as an individual.
Angels on show at FBA Family Expo
DIAL-AN-ANGEL is one of the family businesses taking part in the Family Business Australia (FBA) Family Expo at the National Zoo & Aquarium on Sunday 9 November in Canberra. The FBA Family expo is a fun family event filled with new ideas, products, and solutions to help Canberra families. For more information or to purchase tickets email fbaact@fambiz.com.au, phone (02) 6292-1573 or click here.
Four in five Australian mums are not getting enough “me-time”
Eighty seven percent of Australian mums are not getting enough ‘me-time’ according to a poll conducted by www.kidspot.com.au. According to the findings, if mums were granted their wish of more time to themselves, in order of priority they would most like to:
:: Pamper themselves
:: Spend time with their partner
:: Catch up on sleep
:: Catch up with friends
An opportunity for convenient social networking and being able to avoid or overcome a sense of isolation during motherhood is critical. So if you know a mum who is not getting enough me-time why not call DIAL-AN-ANGEL to fly in and lend a hand? Visit www.kidspot.com.au for more information about the poll.
Melbourne and Perth celebrate an outstanding 23 years
There are not many businesses that can celebrate 23 years of outstanding success and achievement. The DIAL-AN-ANGEL Group can boast not one, but two such companies operating under the “Angels” banner. DIAL-AN-ANGEL Melbourne and DIAL-AN-ANGEL Perth recently celebrated 23 years serving their clients. Read more
National Psychology Week 9-15 November
National Psychology Week hosts a variety of events, activities, displays or promotions that take place in every state during National Psychology Week by APS members and the general public. Think well, be well is about feeling good, having a healthy self esteem, positive family, social and work relationships, being fit and healthy and having a balanced lifestyle. You can learn more about local events here.
Delightful Destinations - Trial Bay Eco Tourist Park, South West Rocks, NSW
South West Rocks is perhaps one of the most magnificent places to be found on the Mid-North Coast. It is home to the majestic Trial Bay and wonderful bushwalks. The pretty seaside town holds a treasure trove of things to explore and is an ideal holiday destination, winter or summer. Read more here from TakeABreak.
Fit & Well – Exercise tips for women in their 60s
Exercise most days - In one recent study, women in their 70s who walked 3 hours a week for a year boosted their oxygen uptake by 15%.
Establish a supplement plan - Low levels of B12 are linked to increased risk of pernicious anaemia, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Vitamin D deficiencies can weaken bone and increase risks of diabetes, high blood pressure, and breast and colon cancers.
Work your pelvic muscles - Squeeze the muscles that control your urine flow and hold up to 10 seconds, then release. Doing this 10 to 20 times, at least 3 times a day can prevent incontinence or reverse it after 6 to 12 weeks.
Stretch your mind - Learn new skills any way you can by taking courses, joining a book club, trying a new sport, or designing a garden. In a recent study of more than 2,800 older people, those who started exercising their minds more were better at handling daily activities 5 years later than people who were less mentally active. Read more here from Performance Body Works.
Summer Pet Care
Summer is often a time when people fertilise their lawns and work in their gardens. But beware: Plant food, fertiliser, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them. In addition, more than 700 plants can produce physiologically active or toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals.
With people and dogs spending more time outside, dog bites are likely to increase in the summer months. Spaying or neutering your dog reduces the likelihood that he will bite and provides many other health benefits.
Pets and pools can equal disaster. Prevent free access to pools and always supervise a pet in a pool. Read more great tips here.
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October 2008
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Welcome
Where has the year gone? October 31st shrieks, “It’s just eight weeks to Christmas!” Are you having an event or party at home leading up to Christmas? Why not think about using our professional home and corporate functions staff to help prepare and serve food and beverages and clear away afterwards. It’s also a good time to organise a spring clean before the relatives and friends arrive for Christmas. Just a reminder to book your Angels early to avoid disappointment.
We are constantly seeking to register new Angels in all departments for child care, aged care, domestic housekeeping, and in-home nursing. Should you know of someone who would like the flexibility of working the hours they choose in the area they want, please encourage them to phone their local DIAL-AN-ANGEL office on 1300 721 111.
Until next time, travel safely
Danielle Robertson
CEO,
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