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The April Edition | April 2, 2025

Welcome to the April Edition of the Comfort Connection!

April is Oral Health Month, so in recognition of that, we've gathered resources to help you (and your loved ones) learn more about how you can protect your oral health.

"Taking good care of our mouth, teeth, and gums benefits our overall physical and mental well-being."

Get 6 quick tips for springtime smiles

What you'll find in this issue:

1. Monthly Spotlight: Oral Health
2. Caregiver of the Month
3. Recipe of the Month: Avocado Yogurt Dip
4. Video: An Oral Cancer Story
5. Self/Family Managed Care
6. Joke of the month

Monthly Spotlight: Oral Health

Seniors are living longer than ever, and many are keeping their natural teeth.

While regular appointments with a dental hygienist are essential for maintaining oral health, so is daily mouth care!

Keep reading & learn more

Caregiver of the Month

Caregiver of the Month - March: Clairette H

We are excited to recognize Clairette H as our Caregiver of the Month for March!

Clairette brings warmth, flexibility, and a personal touch to her caregiving, ensuring our clients receive the support they need while maintaining a high quality of life. She enjoys meeting new people and finds happiness in helping our clients, allowing them to stay in the homes they’ve lived in for years. Clairette goes above and beyond by providing daily care, offering companionship through activities like puzzles, and spending time outdoors with her ducks, which creates meaningful connections with our clients. Her dedication, compassion, and positive attitude make her an invaluable part of the team, and we are proud to honor her for her outstanding contributions.

Congratulations, Clairette!

Recipe of the Month: Avocado Yogurt Dip

Greek yogurt (rich in calcium), and smooth avocado (packed with vitamin C), provide you with a tooth-friendly dip that you can serve as an alternative to traditional dips!

Get the recipe

Video: An Oral Cancer Story

"Don't be afraid of finding out what's wrong... A bit of bad news is way better than a lot of bad news, because the earlier anything like this is dealt with, the better."

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

What we have been up to...

Comforts of Home - Care was a proud sponser at this year's ALS Society of Manitoba's Cornflower Ball "Swing into Spring event"

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease or Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a fatal, rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease that affects approximately 3,000 Canadians and more than 430 Manitobans.

Over the years, the ALS Society of Manitoba has helped clients and their families, by providing information and support. As their organization continues to grow, they are able to offer a more client-service-based program that helps those living with ALS/MND maintain independence and make informed decisions about their care

Joke of the Month

A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Joseph's Hospital. She timidly asked, "Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?" The operator said, "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the name and room number of the patient?"

The grandmother in her weak, tremulous voice said, Norma Findlay, Room 302." The operator replied, "Let me put you on hold while I check with the nurse's station for that room."

After a few minutes, the operator returned to the phone and said,
"I have good news. Her nurse just told me that Norma is doing well. Her
blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back normal and her Physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged tomorrow."

The grandmother said, "Thank you. That's wonderful. I was so worried. God bless you for the good News."
The operator replied, "You're more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?"
The grandmother said, "No, I'm Norma Findlay in Room 302. No one tells me anything!"

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