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The June Edition | June 13, 2024

Welcome to the June Edition of the Comfort Connection!

June is ALS Awareness Month, so in recognition of that, we've gathered resources to help you (and your loved ones) learn more about it...

"Alan is very present in our life. He's part of us... There's an emotional and spiritual connection with him that I continue to nurture."

Read Jess & Alan's story

What you'll find in this issue:

1. Monthly Spotlight: ALS Awareness Month
2. Caregiver of the Month
3. Recipe of the Month: Homemade Hummus
4. Video: Yoga for All Ages
5. Self/Family Managed Care
6. Kind Words

Monthly Spotlight: ALS Awareness Month

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, or motor neuron disease) is a disease that progressively paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body that we are typically able to move at will. Over time, as the muscles of the body break down, someone living with ALS will lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, swallow, and eventually breathe.

It's important to know signs and symptoms of ALS, how it's diagnosed, and how it progresses:

Keep reading & learn more

Caregiver of the Month

Congratulations to our newest Caregiver of the Month, Rae S.!

Rae's clients hold her in high regard, appreciating her dedication and care. She goes the extra mile for her clients by actively engaging with them to understand their individual needs and interests, and strives to create meaningful experiences with them by incorporating their preferences into activities and interactions.

Rae loves getting to meet great people and building relationships with them in her role at Comforts of Home - Care! She operates seamlessly with our team and is punctual, considerate, and thoughtful. An all around gem! In her spare time, Rae enjoys gardening, dog training, and cooking.

Thank you, Rae, for all that you do!

Recipe of the Month: Homemade Hummus

Healthy, easy-to-swallow foods like hummus are a good option for people living with ALS... and it's a tasty summer snack, too:

Get the recipe

Video: Yoga for All Ages

"What ALS steals, fuels my fight."

Megan found strength in yoga when her mom was diagnosed with ALS. In this video, she guides you through a yoga practice designed to connect you back into your body:

Watch the video

Self/Family Managed Care

Did you know? Manitoba offers Self and Family Managed Care to eligible home care recipients!

This program offers money in exchange for home care services, which can be used to hire a care company such as Comforts of Home – Care. By going this route, not only do you have a say about who comes into your home, you can ensure consistency and quality of care.

Learn more about how it works and apply today

Kind Words

"I would recommend Comforts of Home – Care to anyone looking to ease their mind and have a loved one taken care of in a professional and cheerful manner."

- Joyce

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