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September 12-18 Is National Assisted Living Week:
Local Care Center Encourages Participation
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
The week of September 12, 2021 to September 18, 2021 has been designated as Na- tional Assisted Living Week by the National Center for As- sisted Living (NCAL). The ob- jective is to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individ- uals with disabilities.
Angela Vickers, owner of Covenant Homemakers and Companions, LLC, is eager to celebrate the week and bring pertinent informa- tion to the public.
Covenant Homemakers and Companions, LLC em- ploys individuals to do house- hold chores and provide companionship to the elderly and adults with disabilities.
“This year’s National As- sisted Living Week is very spe- cial because of the unprecedented challenges of the past year,” said Vickers. “The theme, ‘Compassion, Community, Caring,’ reflects the hard work and dedication of all the caregivers in assisted living communities and high- lights the importance of family and remaining connected to those you love.”
“We encourage members of the community to keep in touch and visit Covenant Homemakers and Compan- ion’s social media pages to stay informed during National As- sisted Living Week,” Vickers continued. “Engaging with residents at local facilities
elderly shoppers load their groceries into their vehicles. She credits her spirit to the love, care, and attention that her grandparents poured into
her life as a little girl. She also credits a special teacher at Gaither High School, Mr. Franklin R. Florence, R.N., who trained her.
Vickers remains grateful to her village and to her mentor, Dr. Dexter Frederick, M.D., founder of the B.E.S.T. Program.
ANGELA VICKERS ....owner and operator of Covenant Homemakers and Companions, LLC
safely is a rewarding experi- ence and makes a tremendous difference in their lives, espe- cially right now.”
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all information and activities offered this week will be hosted on Instagram. Check out https://www.insta- gram.com/covenanthome- m a k e r s , https://www.instagram.com/ cprgeeks, and https://www.in- stagram.com/signaturelives- can.
The culmination of the week will be the NALW Week Virtual Thank You Party, September 17, 2021, 7:30 p.m. EST – with a cele- bration for the residents, staff and volunteers of assisted liv- ing communities while educat- ing the public about this distinct aspect of long-term care.
Vickers loves the work. Even as a child, she had a spe- cial place in her heart for the elderly. She recalls helping
HBCU Matter
Workshop: ‘HBCU Soar To Success Saturday’
On Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11 A. M., the Gamma Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorpo- rated, is hosting “HBCU Soar to Success Saturday.” The virtual event is an opportunity for students and parents to learn more about historically black college and universities.
Attendees will hear testimonials from current and past HBCU students, HBCU presenters will provide information about their universities and answer questions, and students will get a jump- start on getting ready for college.
The workshop, presented by the Gamma Theta Omega HBCU for Life committee is excited to present this opportunity to stu- dents. Committee Chairman Mrs. Dorine Norman stated the students will get firsthand information about what HBCUs can offer.
Interested participants should RSVP on or before September 24, 2021, to ebdan20th@verizon.net.
Mrs. Elaine H. Bryant is the president of the Gamma Theta Omega Chapter.
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