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The CAS Collab

July 2020 Issue 7

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Tel: 215-831-8008

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INS IDE TH IS ISSUE

1. Announcements

2. Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

3. World Hepatitis Day

4. Preparing Your Home for Summer

5. The Wawa Welcome America 2020 Festival

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Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

Stay Hydrated Seniors are more susceptible to dehydration than younger people because they lose their ability to conserve water as they age. They can also become less aware of their thirst and have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. Remember to drink water often and be sure to pack some for those long summer drives.

Talk to your doctor Check with your medical team to make sure any medications you are on won't be affected by higher temperatures — especially if you don't have air conditioning in your home. Some medications are less effective if stored at temperatures higher than room temperature (about 78 degrees Fahrenheit), and the last thing anyone wants is for a preventable medical condition to become aggravated due to high temperatures

Stay in Touch High temperatures can be life-threatening, so communication plays an important role in ensuring the safety of aging adults. Seniors should let friends and family know if they'll be spending an extended period of time outdoors, even if they're only gardening. "Caregivers should check on the health and welfare of their loved ones at least twice a day," says Dr. Lubna Javed, a geriatric medicine specialist at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center.

Know the risks of hyperthermia During the summer, be particularly cautious about abnormally high body temperatures — a condition known as hyperthermia. Heat stroke is an advanced form of hyperthermia that can be life-threatening. Make sure to know the warning signs and get medical attention immediately if you or anyone you know is experiencing these symptoms:

• Body temperature greater than 104 degrees.

• A change in behavior, such as acting confused, agitated, or grouchy.

• Dry, flushed skin.

• Nausea and vomiting.

• Headache.

• Heavy breathing or a rapid pulse.

• Not sweating, even if it's hot out.

• Fainting.

"Elderly individuals have a harder time knowing when they are dehydrated and their bodies have more difficulty regulating their temperatures," says Dr. Ronan Factora, a geriatric medicine specialist at the Cleveland Clinic. "As a result, they are more prone to heat stroke." If you (or an elderly loved one) start to feel any of these symptoms, ask for medical help and get out of the heat, lie down and place ice packs on your body.

Source: care.com

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What is World Hepatitis Day?

World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. In 2020 the theme is ‘Find the Missing Millions’. Worldwide, 290 million people are living with viral hepatitis unaware. Without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions will continue to suffer, and lives will be lost. On World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, we call on people from across the world to take action and raise awareness to find the “missing millions”.

Source: worldhepatitisday.org

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Preparing Your Home for Summer

With the summer season approaching, your mind may be on family vacations, lounging at the beach, hosting barbecues, and soaking up the sun as often as your day job will allow. But summer weather can be pretty extreme in many locations all over the country, and the world. Is your home ready for the heat? Get your home into tiptop shape before summer's arrival by following these tips.

Safeguard against water damage Along with the heat comes rain, and occasionally, rainstorms can turn dangerous and disastrous. Be sure to protect your home against flooding and storm damage by checking your home's foundation. Look for cracks or holes and seal accordingly. Make sure that your gutters are cleaned, and that water is flowing away from your home, not to it. Finally, don't forget to inspect your roof to check for broken shingles, cracks, and warping.

Bug/Rodent-proof your home Nothing is worse than having a house infested with insects/rodents come summertime. Since bugs are trying to escape the heat themselves (or they're after the crumbs you leave on the counter), they often find comfort in your nice, cool home. It's also the time of year they enjoy the most, as many insects are unable to thrive during the cold winter months. You can work to prevent this by ensuring that your home is properly sealed. Take a look at your windows and doors to see if there are any gaps or cracks and caulk closed if necessary.

Create a storm emergency kit No matter where you live, you're probably at some risk for severe weather. Prepare yourself now by creating a storm emergency kit to have on hand in the event of dangerous conditions. Creating a storm kit doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Put a small plastic container together containing emergency items, such as a small first aid kit, a flashlight and batteries, bottles of water, canned food and a can opener, duct tape, cellphone chargers, and a hand-held radio.

Update your insulation & ventilate the attic

This will keep cool air in your home and hot air out. You can add more insulation on top of existing insulation in your attic. When the outside temperature is in the 90s, your attic can easily reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Adequately sized vents and/or an attic fan can help keep hot air from building up.

Get the air conditioner or HVAC ready. Shut off power to the unit before cleaning it. On the inside, wash or vacuum cleanable filters, and replace disposable ones. Outside, clear leaves and other debris away from the condensing unit. Hose off any accumulated dirt. It is a good idea to call a professional to inspect your unit early in the summer.

Tips Source: wisebread.com & safeelectricity.org

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The Wawa Welcome America 2020 Festival (How to Celebrate 4th of July While Staying Safe!)

No fireworks? Philly’s July 4th Welcome America festival will take place indoors. There’ll still be a big concert, but people can only attend virtually. There will be no official Fourth of July fireworks display in Philadelphia this year. Instead, the rockets’ red glare will be a recording of last year’s pre-pandemic firework display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. And, like most of the city’s July 4 celebrations this year, it can be viewed on television, as health officials continue to attempt to tame the spread of the coronavirus. The recorded fireworks show will be broadcast on NBC10, Telemundo62, CoziTV, and TeleXitos and streamed online following an 8 p.m. virtual live concert at the Met featuring Jason Derulo and Cynthia Erivo. Last week, Welcome America announced that its typical block party celebrations and hoagie-eating revelry will be replaced by a a series of virtual events, including online wellness programming, a children’s education series and story time, virtual museum tours, esports tournaments, televised concerts, and a door decorating contest.

Sources:

• welcomeamerica.com

• inquirer.com Go to welcomeamerica.com to view the full guide & schedule for festivities from June 28th – July 4th.

CAS looks forward to providing your services and is always

open to those who come back.

Website: cashomehealth.org

Tel: 215-831-8008

Email: info@cashomehealth.org

Look at all the joyous July birthdays! Happy Birthday from the entire CAS team!

• Rosalie Murphy

• Moses Alodina

• Jeanette Williams

• Cristofer Thompson

• Monique Livingston

• Khaliah Venable

• Aqueelah Brown

• Kenyatta Chisholm

• Yvonne Lassiter

• Ahniyah Armstrong

• Monique Bennett

• Franchely Lopez

Anniversaries of working at CAS during this month:

• Erica Mackie

• Sandy Rodriguez

• Shavonnah Scott

• Barbara Williams

• Gloria Redd

• David Comer

• Derek Allen

• Cheryl Robinson

• Fatima Ouro-Tagba

• Joanne Roberts

• Stephaney Johnson

• Adham Saleh Thank you so much for your commitment!

Employee of the Month A huge thank you to everyone working during the COVID-19 pandemic and protests! We know times are tougher than ever! Every one of you is an employee of the month. We could not continue saving lives and helping those in need without you! To be essential personnel means putting yourself at risk to take care of others. Stay safe and continue doing great work!

Shout Out to These Awesome Employees!