Newsletter Summer 12.pub - Rent-A

Summer 2012
Volume 6, Issue 2
RADical Times
RENT-A-DAUGHTER, LLC
Trusting God’s Hand ~ Luise Zabel, RAD client
Inside this issue:
Summer Activities
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Office Spotlight
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RAD Recipes
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Community Events
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Caregiver Spotlight 3
Health Corner
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Radical Funnies
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Trusting the protection of God has been the theme of Luise
Zabel’s life. During her childhood in East Prussia, the
draft of her husband into the German army during WWII,
her family’s escape from the Russians, their passage and
new start in America, and a recent near-death experience
involving a golf cart accident, Luise Zabel continues to
trust God’s provision. “I have clearly seen the hand of God
protecting me in every part of my life story,” says Luise.
To save Luise from being drafted into the German
forces and ordered to do unspeakable acts, Johannes
Zabel proposed marriage to her when she was 17 years
old. Luise knew she would never get a better man!
Luise & her brother
Throughout the war, whenever she received word that
he was close by, she would travel by train to spend as much time as
possible with him. Luise tells the story of one Christmas when she
received word Johannes was in a town nearby. She rode the train as far
as it would take her, then walked the tracks for three miles in the dead
of night until she reached the place where he was staying. To celebrate
the holiday with her, Johannes cut off the top of a pine tree, and they
decorated it with garland made from newspapers. Even though they slept
on a pile of straw every night, they treasured the moments together.
Amazingly, God protected Luise, her two young sons, her mother, and
her sister the day the Russians invaded their town. They made it out of
Neidenberg shortly before their home and all they owned was destroyed.
Luise and her family survived on two slices of dried bread each day, their
payment from the Russians for cutting down forests during the day. In the
evenings, Luise would knit socks for a farmer’s wife who gave her a quart of
milk for every pair she finished.
Wedding Day Photograph How Luise and her family narrowly escaped execution
from the Russian soldiers and made it to safety until the
war ended is a remarkable story. Today, as Luise is recovering from a recent
accident caused by a bridge collapse, she remembers how God took care of her in
the past and knows He’ll continue to see her through. When the bridge collapsed,
the golf cart she was riding in landed on top of her, breaking both her legs and
arms. In this past year, she has persevered through many surgeries and therapy
sessions. She appreciates the assistance she receives from her RAD caregivers
Luise & Lynn,
whose care allows her to live independently in her condo. “I am so pleased with
RAD caregiver
my caregivers,” says Luise. “They know my routine and do what needs to be done
without being asked. This is important to me.” Yet Luise’s caregivers say they are the ones who are
blessed because they have the privilege of caring for such a lovely, gracious woman!
Summer Activities to do in Milwaukee
Looking for fun things to do with your clients or family members in the Milwaukee area this
summer? Check out this list for some great ideas!
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Take a walk along the Riverwalk
Kopp’s Custard
Eat something fried on a stick at the Wisconsin State Fair
Join the crowd at the lakefront fireworks
Ride on the Milwaukee County Zoo train
Visit the small shops in the Third Ward
Fly a kite at Veteran’s Park
Tour the Harley Davidson Museum
Soak up some sun at Bradford Beach
Bike or walk the Oak Leaf Trail or the Hank Aaron State Trail
Browse fresh produce at a local farmer’s market
Enjoy frozen custard at Kopp’s — Locations in Brookfield, Glendale, and Greenfield
Relax at Jazz in the Park: Cathedral Square, Thursdays from 5-9 PM, June—August
Office Spotlight: Welcoming Ali’s New Daughter!
After a long pregnancy, Ali (Administrative Assistant to Rob) gave
birth to a lovely little girl, Reese Marie Martinich! She was born on
March 23rd at 7:45 AM, weighing six pounds,
seven ounces, and measuring 20 inches long. Ali
and her husband Mike have enjoyed getting to
know their new little bundle of joy, and they are
adjusting well to life with two daughters! Big
sister Madysen could not be prouder of her baby sister, and she wants to play
with Reese constantly, much to the dismay of her mother!
Rob and Jean are pleased to be have another baby granddaughter, and they
enjoy babysitting Reese and Madysen… although they also love to give them
back to their parents after a few hours!
Congratulations to Ali & Mike and Rob & Jean on the birth of the newest
member of their family!
RAD Recipe: Baked Bean Casserole ~ Laura Donohue
This baked bean recipe from RAD scheduler Laura Donohue is the perfect dish to bring to a family
reunion or potluck event this summer!
Ingredients:
2 16 oz cans of pork n’ beans
3/4 c. brown sugar
Directions:
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1 tsp. dry mustard
6 slices of bacon, diced
1/2 c. ketchup
Empty pork n’ beans into a greased crock pot.
Combine brown sugar and mustard and sprinkle over beans.
Layer uncooked bacon on top of the beans.
Spread ketchup over the bacon.
Bake 2.5 hours on the “high” setting, or at 325 degrees.
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Community Events
Listed below are free community events that may be pertinent to either RAD caregivers or clients.
New to Parkinson’s Disease
Date: June 9, 10-12 PM
Place: Community Conference Center,
8700 Watertown Plank Road
Information: For those new to the diagnosis,
this class will cover the signs, symptoms,
treatments, therapies, coping strategies and
more! Register by calling 414-805-3666.
What’s New (and Old) for Treating Ankle Arthritis
Date: June 28, 6-8 PM
Place: Community Memorial Hospital Medical
Commons, W129 N7055 Northfield Rd, Meno. Falls
Information: With age, joints may suffer swelling
pain, and deformity. We will discuss symptoms,
diagnosis and treatment of ankle arthritis. To
register call 262-251-1001.
Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Date: June 12, 6:30-7:30 PM
Place: Brookfield Public Library
Information: Learn how to prevent diabetes,
how it is diagnosed and treated, and how to
distinguish between pre-diabetes and Type 2.
Register by calling 888-863-5502.
Menopause and You
Date: August 28, 6:30-7:30 PM
Place: Community Memorial Hospital, Treiber
Conference Center
Information: Discuss normal aging issues in
women, hormone replacement & natural remedies
for menopausal symptoms. Register by calling
262-251-1001.
Caregiver Spotlight: Julie G.
Julie G. is a newer caregiver to RAD, joining our company in September of
2011. We are amazed at how successful she has been with caregiving right
from the start! The schedulers describe her as “Mary Poppins for the elderly,”
because of her positive demeanor and immediate connection to clients. Julie
seeks to get to know her clients personally, and she creatively finds ways to
incorporate their interests into activities they can do together during her visits.
We also appreciate her willingness to go to any client, even accepting
appointments during the evenings and weekends! Her clients recognize they
have a special person caring for them, and they look forward to Julie’s visits.
Before coming to Rent-A-Daughter, Julie worked as a nanny for children,
developing many personal care and housekeeping skills that she now utilizes
as a RAD caregiver. We are thankful Julie has joined our team of caregivers!
Health Corner: Signs of a Heart Attack
Over 50% of people who experience a heart attack will wait for over two hours before getting help.
Most attacks start slowly with mild pain or discomfort, and many people are unsure of what is
happening or are in denial. Knowing the signs of an attack is vital, because the faster a heart
attack victim receives care, the greater their chance of survival.
♥ Chest discomfort — mostly in the center of the chest, lasting for more than a
few minutes or going away and coming back. It can feel like uncomfortable
pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
♥ Upper body discomfort — pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck,
jaw or stomach.
♥ Shortness of breath — with or without chest discomfort
♥ Other — breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness
Source: American Heart Association
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12660 W. North Avenue
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 262.754.0550
Fax: 262.754.0344
Email: office@rent-a-daughter.com
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For over 25 years, RentRent-A-Daughter has passionately
provided quality nonnon-medical care for older, disabled,
or convalescing adults
adults in southeastern Wisconsin. Our
mission is to enable our clients to remain independent
as long as possible. Our trained, dedicated
dedicated caregivers
are devoted to meeting our clients’ needs with
compassionate dependability.
RADical Funnies: Obituary for the Pillsbury Doughboy ~ source unknown
The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from
being repeatedly poked in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay
their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty
Crocker, and Captain Crunch. The gravesite was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima
delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how
much he was kneaded.
Born and bread in Minnesota, Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life
was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on halfbaked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he lived to be a crusty old man and was considered a
positive roll model for millions.
Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey
Dough, along with one still in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father Pop Tart. The funeral
was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
If this made you smile, share that smile with someone who is having a crumby day and kneads a lift!