Mount Vernon Town Money Saver | October FOM 2022

The Ohio Eastern Star Home provides excellent senior care community

One difficult decision that most of us face, is care for a loved one who has health issues making it difficult to provide in-home care. Whether we try and provide that care ourselves, or contract with outside providers, at some point the decision is frequently made to start searching for a residential or assisted living facility that has our family’s best interest at heart. Our family is facing that now with my mother, who is 90 years young, and fortunately enjoys mostly good health. My sister has done a remarkable job of looking after her, and even making arrangements for some assistance from outside agencies as my mother does continue to weaken.

The Knox County area is blessed with many options to serve those who need help physically for many reasons, and particularly to serve the elderly. One of the more vibrant communities in Knox County, which enjoys a statewide reputation for comfort, excellence and a wide range of care is The Ohio Eastern Star Home (OESH) campus at 1451 Gambier Road in Mount Vernon. Whatever challenge you may be facing with the care of a loved one, the OESH has a regional reputation as a leading

healthcare facility and continuing care retirement community.

The Ohio Eastern Star Home provides a senior living community full of caring, supportive and understanding staff. Their care partners seek to make a difference each day by actively creating an environment that enriches the well-being of each resident. When one is faced with exploring a long-term solution for caring for a loved one, I encourage you to visit OESH to see why it remains the leader in the area since 1951. Not only is it comfortable, friendly, experienced and striving to achieve the best care for residents, but they are always looking for creative ways to engage the OESH community and its residents with other entities in Knox County to constantly achieve a higher “quality of life.”

(740) 397-1706

www.oeshome.org

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Eastern Star Home relationships between caregivers always go beyond “care” and become personal commitments to well-being!

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Project Dawn offers free education and naloxone kits to family members, friends and co-workers to help individuals avoid drug overdoses.

Stressing seat belts

no texting and no drinking while driving, this coalition works to keep residents safe on the highway.

Knox Public Health is a drop site for donated breastmilk which is shipped to hospitals across the country, giving babies fighting for their lives their best chance at good health.

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Making wellness the easy choice, this coalition promotes walking trails and safe biking, community gardens and access to healthy foods.

Tobacco cessation is provided Tuesdays at 10 am at Knox Community Hospital and Thursdays at 6 pm at Knox Public Health.

This coalition of community partners, surveys local residents and implements plans and programs to improve health conditions.

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Tips to Keep

Li’l Ghouls & Goblins Safe

1. Never trick-or-treat alone

An adult should accompany young children, and older kids should walk as a group on an approved route

2. Don’t be invisible

Carry a flashlight at night. Opt for a bright or reflective costume, or use reflective tape

3. Stroll safely

Stay on the sidewalk. Use crosswalks to cross streets, and never enter the street from between parked cars.

4. Be afraid of the dark

Only approach homes that are lit, and never go inside a home (or a car) for a treat. Stay in well-lit areas, and avoid shortcuts through alleys or yards.

5. Check candy

Discard any unwrapped, spoiled or suspicious treats,

kids, pets & pumpkins

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In all the excitement surrounding Halloween, take a moment to review these tips to help ensure a fun-filled holiday without any real scares!

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Pumpkin Carving Tips

1. Begin with a fresh pumpkin

Look for a pumpkin with a green stem. A thick, fresh pumpkin is best for carving.

2. Draw a plan for your pumpkin before you cut Then transfer that design to the pumpkin with pen or a thin marker.

3. Try to shave off layers of the outer rind until it becomes more translucent. The level of transparency can be adjusted based on how much skin is removed and as a way to add texture and shadowing.

4. Delay carving until the last minute Pumpkins begin to rot as soon as you begin carving. Spritzing them with water can help, but there’s no turning back the clock once the first cut is made.

5. Cut a hole in the back

Cutting off the top of the pumpkin can cause it to rot faster. Instead, cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin and use an electric light to illuminate it. LEDs don’t generate much heat, which can cook and rot the pumpkin from the inside out.

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“HalloWag” Pet Safety Tips

1. Keep candy out of reach from pets. Xylitol sweeteners and chocolate in particular is toxic to dogs & cats

2. Keep pets away from the front door for their security and the safety of trick-or-treaters

3. If you’re dressing up your pet, careful not to restrict movement, vision, hearing or ability to breathe. If your pet is distressed by wearing a costume, remove it immediately.

4. Make sure your pet is microchipped and wearing a collar with identification tags to help ensure his or her safe return

5. Keep candle-lit jack-o-lanterns & other candles a safe distance from pets who may knock them over