2022 October AEHC Quarterly Newsletter

Leadership Lowdown by Dee Leadership Team

We help people of all ages live as independently as possible, without compromising their health and safety.

Dee Decimus, Owner/Founder

Thank you very much for taking the time to read through our first publication of our very own newsletter! We have definitely grown since April 19, 2019 when I was sitting on a folding chair at a card table that was set up in my dining room next to my dining room table. I had many dreams for the future of All Embracing Home Care, I thought MAYBE 5-10 employees and possibly 20 clients. Fast forward 3.5 years and we’re at our second office location that is 3,300 sq ft. and almost 70 employees. God has blessed us beyond measure! The main reason why I started this agency is to provide quality care to my loved ones and others, and that is exactly what we are doing here in Grand Forks County, and the following counties: Cass, Griggs, Traill, Walsh, Steele, Nelson, Burleigh, and Morton. Thank you for allowing us to care for you and your loved one(s), it is our highest honor to do so!

Amanda Hjelle, Director of Services - Fargo Branch

Amy Calhoun, Scheduler

Dee Decimus Holmes, Owner

Kari Situm, Director Of Aging Services

701-317-8459

701-330-8373

701-330-8373

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Kristie Olson, Director Of Staff Development

Lachen Stadstad, Aging Service Coordinator

LaRae Guzman, HR Generalist

Leah Taylor, Program Specialist

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701-317-8488

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701-215-4628

Linnea Tucker, Program Coordinator

Lisa Loland, Office Manager

701-317-8277

701-330-8373

Tina Neil, Director Of Education/Marketing 701-739-8338

Care Manager Team

Pam Anderson

Mariah Bakken

Madison Bergman

Amy Calhoun

Natasha Compeau

Maria Cronquist

Deanna Decimus Holmes

Jessica Espinoza

Sonia Esquivel

Camille Everett

Amber Gray

LaRae Guzman

Julie Guzman

Amanda Hjelle DeShaun Holmes

Stephen Holmes Cathy Jarombek

Elaine Johnson

Dianne Johnson

Emily Just Emma Kava

McKayla Kearney Tony Knoll Jeanna Life Lisa Loland Arian Mackner Tekora Murphy Emily Mutscher Christina Neil Rachele Neil Hayden O’Leary Kristie Olson John Pangburn Courtney Piersol John Polejewski Jodee Rose Madison Rudolph Tammy Sandbothe Emily Schenk Kari Situm Michelle Smith Kianah Smith

Natassja Smith

Lachen Stadstad Hannah Steckler

Leah Taylor Katrina Tjepkema Ashley Tozer Linnea Tucker Jessica Tupa Fanta Vawah Kipley Viau LaShanta Washington Beth Waxler

Garrett Webber Jean Wellman

Lois Wilson Maisy Ylitalo Nkwane Young Angelina Zenon

All Embracing Home Care, LLC is an equal opportunity employer/provider

CARE SPOTLIGHT MANAGER

MEET

SONIA E.

Sonia is one of our beloved care managers. Sonia has been work ing with for over three years! Her favorite color is yellow, and she loves Mexican food. One thing she loves about working at All Embracing Home Care is that she can help her grandmother while working!

MEET NATASSJA S.

Natassja is another one of our wonderful Care Managers. While she has only been with us for a few months, she has made a huge impact on our team! Natassja loves the color red, and her favorite food is steak.

Natassja loves animals, particularly dogs. Her favorite things about All Embracing Home Care is working with clients, building relationships with them, and learning things about new clients.

MEET JULIE G.

Julie has been an amazing Care Manager at All Embracing Home Care for the past 8 months.

Her favorite color is red, and Julie’s favorite food is seafood.

Julie loves to be with her kids and to go shopping. Julie’s favorite thing about All Embracing Home Care, she says, is “the people.”

MEET

NKWANE Y.

Nkwane is one of our magnificent Care Managers. We have had the privilege of having Nkwane on our team since February. Nk wane’s favorite color is purple, and he loves chicken alfredo.

An interesting fact about Nkwane is that he can jump higher than most people. What does Nkwane love most about All Embracing Home Care? He says, it is easy to communicate with coworkers. Nkwane also says All Embracing Home Care is well-organized and everything is convenient.

2022 Alzheimer’s Walk - GF

The All Embracing Home Care Team was happy to be a part of Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. This event is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Thank you to those that partici pated, volunteers and sponsored.

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Madison R

David S

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Did you know...

NDAD pays for lift chairs. But, the client must be age 64 or under and the lift chair must be deemed med ically necessary by the client’s physician. If you or your client meets these guidelines, then apply. Please include two price quotes from two different DME pro viders for the lift chair. NDAD only pays for a basic lift chair, not including comfort items such as massage and heat. Contact: NDAD 701-281-8215 for more information.

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”

-Oprah Winfrey

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EXTRA

THE EXTRA EMBRACE

$AVE Money 101

Kristie ,

Director of Staff Development

S.N.A.P.

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program, is the nation’s larg est federal nutritional assistance program. It assists single people and families with little or no income to buy food.

SNAP helps families become financially stable and make the transition to self-suffi ciency, getting them through the tough times. Half of all new participants will leave the program within nine months. In addition, SNAP helps low income people have better diets, and better eating can mean better health.

Seventy-six percent of eligible individuals participate in SNAP in North Dakota. 24% of eligible individuals do not receive benefits.

For more information, or application assistance contact a SNAP Outreach Coordi nator at: 1-855-405-0000. Visit this website to fill out an application today: https:// www.greatplainsfoodbank.org/our-work/outreach/snap-outreach/

Greater Grand Forks Area Food Assistance

Northlands Rescue Mission 420 Division Ave, Grand Forks - 701-772-6600 Ext 206

• Food boxes Monday – Friday from 10am – 4pm (until 7 pm Wednesdays)

• Call to leave a message & reserve a food box.

• Pick up box between 10am & 4pm on the day you call. Call at least a half hour before you pick up your box.

• Pick up the box at Door #2 & ring the doorbell.

• Community meals are available every day at 12pm & 5pm.

• Go to the front office to request a meal.

Red River Valley Community Action 1013 N 5th St. Grand Forks - 701-746-5431

• Food Pantry / Fresh Food Distribution

• Tuesdays by appointment only

• Must call 1 week in advance

• St. Joseph’s Food Pantry 620 8th Ave S, Grand Forks 701-864-0108

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 2pm at Door #3

• Must call from 10 am – 12pm on the day you would like food

HC Community Care Center & Food Pantry

1726 South Washington, Grand Forks (in the Grand Cities Mall behind Thrive Church) - 701-757-3480

• Open Monday – Thursday by appointment only

• Call Monday or Tuesday 9am – 4pm to make an appointment

• More information on Facebook and at gfcarecen ter.org

Salvation Army 1600 University Ave, Grand Forks - 701-775-2597

• Open Monday – Friday from 9am -11:30am & 1pm – 2:30pm

Freedom Church Cares 6 N 3rd St., Grand Forks - 701-772-3117

• Open Thursday from 10am – 11am

East Grand Forks Food Shelf 1715 3rd Ave NW, East Grand Forks - 218-773-8083

• Currently only able to provide to East Grand Forks Residents

You have been randomly selected to have Dinner with Dee. You will get a phone call to make arrangements.

October Guests:

DINNER WITH DEE

Jim Reimer

Wyatt Carter

November Guests: Caius Harris

Jim McDonald

December Guests:

Irene Hurd

Amber Eppler

EXTRAEMBRACE

Meet Our Intern

Empowering Therapyby Kari

Kari Situm, Director of Aging Services

Walker Safety

• Do NOT lean on your walker when getting up or sitting down because it could tip over. Instead place your hands on the chair arms and push up to a standing position before you grab the walker.

• Always keep your walker close to you

• Keep the pathways of your home free of clutter, and remove rugs and cords.

• When carrying items always keep both hands on your walker for balance. Carrying items in pockets, or a small shoulder strap bag is best. Try not to overload your walker with items as it could tip forward.

• When reaching for items on the counter-tops stay inside your walker and get as close as you can before you reach.

• If you drop something- Remember to use your reacher! Do NOT bend and push your walker out of the way, you could fall.

“Hello, my name is Garrett Web ber and I am a Marketing Intern at All Embracing Home Care. I just joined the team here AEHC, and couldn’t be more excited to get started. I will be helping with social media, website changes, ad vertising, and many more aspects of AEHC’s marketing.

I am in my third year of studying Marketing at UND. I live in Grand Forks, and grew up in Thompson, ND.”

Business After Hours...

Business After Hours takes place monthly at a different member business. It is one of the largest Chamber net working events with an average attendance of 250 Cham ber members.

OCTOBER 1 - 9

FREE PUBLIC LEARNING FAIR

@ GF CURLING CLUB 1124 7th Ave South, Grand Forks

OPEN TO PUBLIC

Monday - Friday 4pm - 8pm

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 8pm

OPEN TO SCHOOLS & PRIVATE GROUPS

Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4pm

DJoin us for a fun, interactive learning fair on October 1 - 9. Come explore over 6,000 sq./ft. of STEAM hands-onlearning stations and special programs both kids and parents will enjoy. Free and open to the public!

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Solar Cockroach by NDSU Extension

Robotics – VEX/FIRST/Toothbrush/Lego by UND/Dakota Science/Northwest Tech

Arioso Adventures by Arioso

Catapult Tournament by CV Tech Club (invitation only)

Art Day

by NDMOA, Artwise, Muddy Waters, Arts for Vets, Watercolor Society & Fiber guild

GlowForge, 3D Printing and Animal Stencils

LEARNING STATIONS (Open at all times)

Building Buddies Construction Stations

Blue Block Imagination Playground Soil Tunnel Station

Earth Systems Wall/Table Station

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Train Station Floor Sensory Tile Area

Tongue Drum Garden Station

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Paper Airplane / Rocket Launch Area Thaumatrope Play Station

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Paleontologist Dig Station Reading Room Station

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Quiet Room Activities by GF Library, EGF Library, & North Star Quilter's Guild

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Event made possible by the CENTER FOR EXPLORATION along with key partners - Arioso, Dakota Science, USDA, GF Library, EGF Library, GF Quilter’s Club, NDSU/4H, and many more!

FIND MORE INFO

CenterForExploration.com/FullSteamAhead info@CenterForExploration.com

HALLOWEEN SAFETY

Halloween is upon us! Spooky Season is a great time to be a kid. From dressing up at school to a seemingly endless supply of candy, children love Halloween. The most important part about this time of year, though, is keeping our kids safe! Here are some tips from us at All Embracing Home Care to make this Halloween a safe one.

PARENTS advise children; HOMEOWNERS prepare for children; CHILDREN stay safe

PARENTS

Have Conversations: If your child is old enough to go Trick-orTreating without parental supervision, make sure to set rules and have a discussion with your child about how they can stay safe this Halloween season.

Keep An Eye Out: Small children are the biggest concern for the Halloween season. They can wander off, and do not have enough of an understanding of what to do in crisis. Watching out for young children is the most important part of keeping Halloween safe.

Dress Children Accordingly: Loose clothing can lead to your child tripping easily. Make sure all clothing, from head to toe, fits properly in order to keep them safe. Also, North Dakota October’s can get extremely cold after dark. Planning ahead for the weather is a great way to ensure that your child has a safe and fun Halloween.

Feed Kids Before Going Out: If your child is going out on an empty stomach, they will be tempted to eat an abundance of candy. Make sure kids are well-fed before going out to Trick Or Treat

Practice Safe Driving!

• Even in daylight, keep your headlights on at all times so your vehicle is visible to early Trick or Treaters

• Stop at all stop signs. Come to a complete stop and be extra cautious before accelerating.

• Drive slowly at all times. Children may run across the street at any moment.

• Stay off cellular devices until driving is concluded.

CHILDREN

• Never go inside a stranger’s house

• Eat treats when you return home

• Cross streets safely

HOMEOWNERS

• Turn on outdoor lights

• Remove tripping hazards

• Keep allergies in mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koVKsEbYlnA

THE EXTRA

EXTRAEMBRACE

2022 Potato Bowl Parade

Each year before the Annual UND Potato Bowl Football Game, our All Embracing team and clients get together and take part in the parade celebration before the event. It’s always so much fun getting together for this event. A good time was had by all. Check out those smiles!!

2022 Employee Appreciation Picnic

All Embracing staff gathered at Lincoln Park in Grand Forks for an Annual Employee Appreciation Picnic. We are thank ful for our All Embracing Family. We had good food, fun game and a great time. Thanks to all that attended and made this event possible.

Forever Recognizing Others

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a F.R.O.G. Card and/or send a name and

Grand Forks Branch hraehc@gmail.com

Greatness

LaRae Guzman, Director of Human Resources

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Fargo Branch directorfargoaehc@gmail.com Amanda Hjelle, Director of Fargo Branch

Take A BITE of Healthy Living

by Linnea

Linnea Tucker, Program Director

Community Corner by Leah

Leah Taylor Assistant Program Director

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Tucker

Skillet

1 Green pepper

1 Yellow pepper

1 Red pepper

1/2 Onion

2 tbsp. Olive oil

1 Clove of garlic or1 tbsp of minced garlic

1 Hillshire Farm Turkey Smoked Sausage

11/2 C Reduced Sodium Chicken Stock

1 C Brown Rice

Prep:

1. Chop or slice onion

2. Chop or slice peppers

3. Chop garlic if you don’t use minced

4. Prepare Turkey smoked sausage according to the package

5. Prepare Brown Rice ac cording to the package

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil on medium heat until onion is clear. Add chopped/sliced onion and peppers. If you like a little crunch to them still cook for 2-3 minutes. Slice Turkey sausage into coins. Add to the pan. Stir. Let cook for 2 minutes. Add broth. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Spoon over brown rice.

Bon Appetite!

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UND Homecoming Parade

Patch on the Point

Annual East Grand Forks Arts & Crafts Fair

1-9 Steam Ahead Free Public Learning Fair - GF Curling Club. 1124 7th Ave S. GF

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Grandparent Dayz - Valley Corn Maize - 42969 160th St SW EGF

Concert - Dover String Quartet

Hospice of the RRV - Spaghetti Benefit Dinner

Halloween Costume Swap - Grand Forks Library

Senior’s Got Talent at 12:45 pm - Grand Forks Senior Center

Christmas Food & Angel Tree Sign-up & Winter Outerwear Distribution - The Salvation Army

YMCA Hoot N Howl Halloween Bash - 6pm-8pm

Recovery Reinvented - Alerus Center

Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase -Alerus Center

A Prairie Christmas 2022 - C’mon Inn

International Bazaar - Chester Fritz 20 Holly Dazzle: Festival of Lights Downtown Grand Forks

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NDMOA Concert - Yi Qun Xu, Cello and Yoon Lee, Piano

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Home of the Holidays - Empire Holiday Show 25-Dec. 31..................................................Christmas in the Park - Lincoln Park

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UND Chamber Orchestra Concert Hopper-Danley Spiritual Center - 325 Davis Drive

Winter Wunderland - Chester Fritz Auditorium 3

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Up North Holiday Maker’s Market - St Michaels Gym - 504 5th Ave N - 9am-3pm.

Up North Holiday Maker’s Market 504 5th Ave N

An Intimate Christmas with Lorie Line 2022 - 7:00-8:30pm

Empire Arts Center - 415 Demers Ave

GGFSO - Tribute to Debussy Reveries Mythiques - 2:30pm

Grand Forks Masonic Center - 423 Bruce Ave 15

Christmas Stories Tour featuring Aaron Shust & Jason Gray - Hope Church - 7pm

To submit an event please email it to Programspecialistaehc@gmailcom

“Too a listening which —

2022

Heritage Girls

All Embracing Home Care (AEHC) celebrated the National Day of Service with a Service Project Event. AEHC paired with Bethel Lutheran Church and the American Heritage Girls to help serve people impacted by disabilities. Our team had a great day with several fun service projects, such as reading, cooking, and art! AEHC’s founder, Dee Holmes, was featured as a speaker at the event. Thanks to everyone for an outstanding day!

Workplace Wellness by LaRae

LaRae, Guzman, Human Resources Director

Family and professional care managers serve an essential role in the lives of older adults. They provide companionship, assist with daily housework, and enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes or a care facility for as long as possible.

Furthermore, many care managers serve in this role while managing other responsibili ties, including families and jobs.

Family care managers of any age are less likely than non-caregivers to practice preventive healthcare and self-care behavior, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance.

Family care mangers are at increased risk for depression and excessive use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Regardless of age, sex, and race and ethnicity.

Care giving can be an emotional roller coast er. On the one hand, caring for a family member demonstrates love and commitment and can be a very rewarding personal experi ence. On the other hand, exhaustion, worry, inadequate resources, and continuous care demands are enormously stressful. Care man agers are also more likely to have a chronic illness than are non-caregivers.

“Caregivers make such a positive impact on the lives of older adults and give so much of themselves in the process,” said Lakelyn Hogan, Ph.D., gerontologist and caregiver ad vocate at Home Instead. “However, caregivers are only human and need to make time for themselves so they can be happy, healthy and in a position to provide the best care to their loved ones.”

If