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Saturday, February 17, 2018

Happy National Love Your Pets Day!

National Love Your Pet Day, February 20th

HAPPY NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY

For many of us, an official "Love Your Pet Day" might seem a little unnecessary. We love our pets everyday! But every year on February 20th, Love Your Pet Day serves as a little reminder to give our beloved pets some special attention. This holiday is a day set aside to give extra attention to and pamper your pets. This is a good day to focus on the special relationship that you have with your pets.

Did you know that most households in the United States have at least one pet? While there are more cats than dogs in the United States, more households have dogs than cats, but not by much. Pets are not limited to the canine and feline categories. There are quite a few who prefer the companionship of birds, reptiles, fish or rats. Whoever your pet companion is, we are sure you will enjoy spending a little extra time with them on National Love Your Pet Day and reap the benefits, as well such as stress relief and lower blood pressure. So on February 20 (and every day) show your appreciation to your pets!

HOW TO OBSERVE

Give your pet a special treat, take an extra long walk or give them more attention on National Love Your Pet Day. Whatever you decide to do, spoil and appreciate your pets by showering them with love and affection on this special day! Use #NationalLoveYourPetDay to post on social media.

What's your favorite thing about your pet?
Tell us by leaving a comment below.

May you and your pets
Enjoy
NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY

from all of us at

Care Wagon Medical Transport

Friday, December 22, 2017

Merry Christmas From Care Wagon Medical Transport!

Merry Christmas Gatherings & A Wonderful Year Ahead

From Our Care Wagon Family To You and Yours!

Bring On The Merry and Have Your Jolliest Holiday Ever!

Our Care Wagon Medical Transport Team is excited to provide wheelchair accessible transportation for our disabled neighbors to attend holiday gatherings or nearby worship services, shopping trips,

or even future hair dresser/barber appointments!

Call us now to discuss your great destination ideas.

(909) 428-CARE (2273)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

We Get You There With Care!

Care Wagon Medical Transport will be

FULLY OPERATIONAL Christmas Eve & Christmas Day!

Making it possible for "Special Disabled Guests" to attend

Family Holiday Gatherings is our joy!

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Senior Loved Ones May Feel Isolated During Holiday Gatherings Due To Possible Hearing Loss

Don't let unrecognized hearing loss isolate our senior loved ones, who created so many beloved family holiday traditions!

Care Wagon Medical Transport and The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is urging families across America to encourage loved ones with hearing loss to get their hearing checked and to have any hearing loss properly treated.

By visiting www.hearingcheck.org, family members can use a simple, interactive screening tool to check their hearing in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. Families can also check their hearing together during holiday gatherings as a way to offer support to loved ones.

"The holiday season is meant to be a time of thanks, celebration, and joy," says Sergei Kochkin, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Better Hearing Institute. "But for many people, it is a time of year when unaddressed hearing loss can cause them to feel particularly isolated and depressed. Even when surrounded by loved ones, a family member's impaired ability to hear and actively participate in conversation cuts them off. Oftentimes, they are left with a sense of sadness, inadequacy, and emotional isolation. This is especially true when the hearing loss is either unrecognized or is being 'hidden' by the family member with hearing loss."
Hearing loss is one of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in America today, and affects more than 31.5 million Americans. When left untreated, hearing loss can lead to isolation and depression—a health issue that is already prevalent during the holiday season and may likely be more widespread this year, given the added financial worries that many Americans are currently facing.
So this year, be especially vigilant if you see that Uncle Fred is quiet at Thanksgiving or other holiday dinners. Maybe he can't hear you and needs your help in bringing him close to the family again.
Signs and symptoms of hearing loss include not being able to hear well in a crowded room or restaurant, having trouble hearing children and women, keeping the television or radio turned up to a high volume, needing to ask family and friends to repeat what they're saying, or experiencing ringing in the ears.
"When a family member experiences unaddressed hearing loss, it silently erodes the loved one's quality of life—undermining family relationships, interfering with short-term memory, and creeping into virtually every aspect of daily living," says Kochkin. "The good news is there are solutions to help loved ones with hearing loss regain the gift of sound so they don't need to draw back in silence. Hearing loss can be easily diagnosed, and there are modern-day solutions that can help people hear better."

If someone you love is experiencing hearing loss, try these tips to help them feel included in your upcoming holiday celebrations:

Keep the volume on the music and television down. Background noise makes it difficult for people with even mild—and sometimes undetected—hearing loss to follow the conversation.
Try to talk to your loved one from the side on which he or she hears best.
Speak clearly and not too fast. Don't talk loudly or shout.
Face the person as you speak, and keep your hands away from your face.
Write a sincere, loving letter before a big holiday family dinner or get-together, or suggest that your loved one write one, to remind folks about the need to speak clearly, one at a time, and to use effective communication strategies, such as repeating then rephrasing when your loved one doesn't understand them.
If you plan to host a holiday dinner or party, consider leaving the dishes and silverware in the china closet. Instead, use holiday-themed paper plates and plastic cutlery. This will cut down dramatically on the noise from cutlery clattering on plates.

"Most important, if someone you love appears to have a hearing loss, encourage them to get a hearing screening," Kochkin urges. "Many people decide to get their hearing checked because someone they love suggested it and provided support. And now, with the interactive tool available at www.hearingcheck.org, family members can more easily take that first, critical step in reclaiming their hearing, quality of life, and relationships. What better gift can you give this holiday season?"

Happy Holidays! from Care Wagon Medical Transport

Care Wagon Medical Transport LLC

We Get You There With Care!

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Unique Gift Idea For The Disabled Someone On Your List

Finding that perfect gift for your physically disabled someone can be extremely challenging.

The perfect unique gift idea is available!

Holidays may be a little depressing for some disabled family members that have become unable to attend special family gatherings due to their physical disabilities and their transportation options.

Our Care Wagon Medical Transport Team is excited to provide wheelchair accessible transportation for our disabled neighbors to attend holiday gatherings or nearby worship services, shopping trips, or even future hair dresser/barber appointments! Call us now to discuss your great destination ideas.