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The July Edition | July 7, 2022

Welcome to the July Edition of the Comfort Connection!

July 5 was National Injury Prevention Day, so in recognition of that, we've gathered resources to help you (and your loved ones) prevent injuries from happening. Bringing awareness to this important issue within your own family is the first step to injury prevention.

"Most injuries are predictable and preventable. Help all Canadians live long lives to the fullest!"

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What you'll find in this issue:

1. Monthly Spotlight: National Injury Prevention Day
2. Caregiver of the Month
3. Recipe of the Month: Fennel Asparagus Salad
4. Video: 8 Steps to Staying on Your Feet
5. What You Can Do to Prevent Falls
6. Self/Family Managed Care
7. Kind Words

Monthly Spotlight: National lnjury Prevention Day

Did you know that unintentional injury is the No. 1 cause of death of Canadians ages 1 to 34? Or that injury costs the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year?

National Injury Prevention Day raises awareness around the importance of injury prevention and aid Canadians to live long lives to the fullest through education and advocacy. Health Canada recognizes this date as an official national Health Promotion Day.

The goal is to educate others and help all Canadians live long lives to the fullest:

Keep reading & learn more

Caregiver of the Month

Congratulations to our most recent Caregiver of the Month, Deepak K.!

Deepak is upbeat and compassionate, and always makes time for his clients—he takes on any extra shifts for them, and his priority is supporting seniors in the community...

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Recipe of the Month: Fennel Asparagus Salad

This fennel asparagus salad with lemony leek dressing, topped with toasted almonds and avocado, is a healthy and tasty side to fish, chicken or tofu. Simple and flavorful!

Get the recipe

Video: 8 Steps to Staying on Your Feet

"Each year in Manitoba, about 150 people die and 5,400 are hospitalized from a fall.

The good news is there are things you can do to prevent a fall from happening. Watch our video and learn how you prevent a fall and stay on your feet."

Watch the video

What You Can Do to Prevent Falls

This handy checklist is a great resource for preventing falls—both for yourself and for your loved ones:

Get the checklist

Self/Family Managed Care

Manitoba is the only province that offers the Self and Family Managed Care Program to eligible home care recipients.

This program offers money in exchange for home care services, which can be used to hire private care or 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 love being able to care for my clients! I really appreciate the ongoing training and education offered. I also appreciate the office support with any concerns I have."

- Jackie

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