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[email protected] The staff at SLS continue to hope that you and your families are staying safe and healthy. We are here for you and are always just a phone call away to try and help you in any way we can. New Year's Intensions Regardless of how you started 2020, it's safe to say it probably did not go the way you'd planned. The dawn of a new year can’t come soon enough. The turn of the calendar brings both the opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months and the chance to begin planning for the next dozen. There is still good reason to have hope and optimism for the future, even if that feels a little hard right now. Focus on more fulfilling change. Working on more modest goals means you will be more likely to achieve them and the satisfaction that comes with that. Setting achievable goals also means working on things that are personally relevant and meaningful and fit your current situation. Don’t plan on looking at these as “resolutions” but rather “intentions” for the new year. Set checkpoints throughout the year to measure your progress and create a game plan of specific steps for each of your new intentions. Don’t plan on setting harsh deadlines to achieve your new intentions, but rather check in on yourself throughout 2021. Whether goal setting is your way to do it or not, spend time preparing yourself for the year ahead and work towards progress, not perfection, in the new year. Get Plenty of Fluids Hydration plays an important role in battling colds. Here's a list of what you should and shouldn't drink to help that cold along. https://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-flu-map/how-to-stay-hydrated-when-youre-sick Glaucoma Awareness Month Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. Glaucoma is called "the sneak thief of sight" since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's permanent. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Then, if you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately. https://www.glaucoma.org/news/glaucoma-awareness-month.php National Puzzle Day Each year on January 29th, National Puzzle Day recognizes how exercising our brains with puzzles is just one of its many benefits. Studies have found that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we use both sides of the brain. And spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. Enjoy the puzzles we compiled below just by clicking on the picture . Canada’s Banff National Park in winter jigsaw puzzle. Ski and snowboard match game. Winter Wordsearch Check out these two fabulous ways to help out our friends at SCVN in the month of January! And this from our friends at TLS Veterans! Creating a healthy home care environment for our clients is our goal! If you or your loved one are in need of daily living assistance, 24 hour care, hourly care, or transportation services we are here to help. Call us for your free assessment and personal service plan that fits your needs & schedule. Executive Director - Laurie Teator 815-354-8977
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