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Bigelow Family Home CareWe Bring Family Back Into Home Care

What People Are

Saying About UsI have been working with

Bigelow Family Home Care for

over a year. I started as a caregiver

and was promoted to

administrative assistant. I enjoy

working for the company for a

variety of reasons:

1. The integrity of Bigelow FamilyHome Care is of high standards.

2. The care that is shown to the

clients not only from the caregiver

but from the owner, Tammy

Bacco, is unlike other companies I

have worked for.

3. Tammy is always fair and

trustworthy!!

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Spring Has Sprung!

We first want to extend our sympathies to the Rivera

family for their loss. He will be missed.

We would also like to welcome our new client, Susan

Stajcar, to the Bigelow Family.

Spring is always a time of change and new beginnings.

We hope that this spring you will embrace a healthier

you and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

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APRIL 2012BIGELOW FAMILY HOME CARE

Community Events for April

Purchase a $5 punch card and receivesamples from all 12 Food Courteateries! All proceeds benefit SAVES& Grace!

AV Mall

April BirthdaysWarm and loving birthday wishes toclient, Patti Detjen born on April 13and our caregiver Vivian Tauscherborn on April 24.

LPAC

Harlem Gospel ChoirApril 6, 2012 @ 8:00pm

Frankie Avalon in ConcertApril 14, 2012 @ 8:00pm

Craig FergusonApril 21, 2012 @ 8:00pm

Sawyer BrownApril 28, 2012 @ 8:00pm

MGS Bike NightEvery Tuesday 5:00-9:00

pm in front of BEX

Farmers MarketEvery Thursday 3:00-

8:00 pmMarch 23, 2012 @

8:00pm

Lancaster Blvd


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Have Diabetes? Watch Out For This New FraudMedicare numbers or other personal information.

2. Report the Call to Law Enforcement

Report the call to the OIG Hotline at 1-800-HHS-

TIPS or online atwww.OIG.HHS.gov/fraud/hotline. As part of your

report, provide the name of the company that

called you, the company's telephone number and

address, and a summary of your conversation

with the caller.

3. Check Your Medicare Summary Noticeand Medicare Bills

Check your Medicare Summary Notice and other

medical information to see if you were chargedfor items you did not order or did not receive.

Also, check for items that were billed multiple

times, such as glucose meters, diabetes test strips

and lancets, and other supplies. Report any

irregular activity to your health care provider and

the OIG Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS or online at

www.OIG.HHS.gov/fraud/hotline.

4. Do Not Accept Items That You Did Not

Order

You are under no obligation to accept items that

you did not order. Instead, you should refuse the

delivery and/or return to the sender. Keep a

record of the sender's name and the date you

returned the item(s) to help OIG catch any future

illegal billing.

This important article is from The Department of

Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector

General (OIG). The OIG fights fraud in

Government programs.

Criminals who plot to defraud the Government

and steal money from the American people have a

new target: people with diabetes.

Although the precise method may vary, the

scheme generally involves someone pretendingto be from the Government, a diabetes

association, or even Medicare, calling you. The

caller offers "free" diabetic supplies, such as

glucose meters, diabetic test strips, or lancets.

The caller may also offer other supplies such as

heating pads, lift seats, foot orthotics, or joint

braces, in exchange for the beneficiaries'

Medicare or financial information, or

confirmation of this type of personal information.

Additionally, you may receive items in the mail

that you did not order.

The call is a scam.If you receive such a call, OIG, Office of Inspector

General, recommends the following actions:

1. Protect Your Medicare and Other

Personal Information

Do not provide your Medicare number or other

personal information. Be suspicious of anyonewho offers free items or services and then asks

for your Medicare or financial information. These

calls are not coming from Medicare, diabetes

associations, or other similar organizations.

While the caller says the items are "free," the

items are still billed to Medicare. Once your

Medicare information is in the hands of a

dishonest person or supplier, you are susceptible

to further scams. Alert others about this scheme,

and remind them not to provide strangers
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5 Health Benefits of

Coconut OilWhat oil do you use to cook with? If you are using

traditional olive oils and canola oils, you may be doing

your health more harm than good. Olive oil and canola

oil are delicate oils that go rancid if they are heated up

at a high temperature. They are best to be consumed

raw.

Switch to coconut oil for cooking. Organic, virgin

coconut oil is not only a great oil substitute, but it also

offers amazing health benefits too.

1. Weight Loss BenefitsCoconut oil contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help

in taking off excessive weight. It is also easy to digest and it helps in

healthy functioning of the thyroid and enzymes systems. It also

increases the body metabolism by removing stress on pancreases

thereby burning out more energy and helping obese and

overweight people reduce their weight

2. Aids in DigestionCoconut oil helps in improving the digestive system and thus prevents

various stomach and digestion related problems including irritable

bowel syndrome. The saturated fats present in coconut oil have anti-

microbial properties and help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi,

parasites, etc., that cause indigestion. Coconut oil also helps in

absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and amino

acids.

3. Good for Your Immune System

Coconut oil is also good for the immune system. It strengthens the immune system as it contains

antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid which have antifungal, antibacterial and

antiviral properties. The human body converts lauric acid into monolaurin which is claimed to help in

dealing with viruses and bacteria causing diseases such as herpes, influenza, cytomegalovirus, and

evenHIV. It helps in fighting harmful bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori,

and harmful protozoa such as giardia lamblia.
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4. Coconut Oil as Skin Care

Suffer from dry hands? Rub a little coconut oil on themdaily. Coconut oil is high in good fat, which means it

will benefit your skin more than the lotion you are

using.

Coconut oil can also help fade age spots, and heal

bruises and burns.

Many people rub their scalp with a little bit of coconut

oil because it helps with baldness, dry scalp, and

dandruff.

5. Helps Stop Heart DiseaseCoconut oil is beneficial for the heart. It contains about

50% lauric acid, which helps in preventing various

heart problems including high cholesterol levels and

high blood pressure.

The saturated fats present in coconut oil are not

harmful as it happens in case of other vegetables oils. It

does not lead to increase in LDL levels. It also reduces

the incidence of injury in arteries and therefore helps

in preventing atherosclerosis.

Coconut oil has so many health benefits. However, the coconut oil does need to be organic

and extra-virgin/virgin. Pure coconut oil can be found at any health food store or Whole

Foods Store. A great brand to try is the Nutiva Organic, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.

Avoid other types of coconut oil because they can cause more harm than good, and they do

not offer any of the stellar health benefits.


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How Bigelow Family Home Care Makes A

Difference

Our experienced caregivers provide a wealth of services and are

extremely friendly and compassionate. We not only supportpatients, but we also support families and friends. We educate

families, giving them the tools they need to provide the proper level

of care for their loved ones. With one call to Bigelow Family Home

Care your care giving worries will disappear. We can alleviate your

stress and ensure that your loved one receives an exceptional level

of care.

Bigelow Family Home Care offers many affordable options. Bigelow

Family Home Care provides home care services, such as bathing,

grooming, medication, monitoring, transportation, quality of life

services, and companionship.

Bigelow Family Home Care

BIGELOW FAMILY HOME CARE APRIL 2012

Office Number:(661) 360-8845

Assistants Numbers:Ashley: 661-492-5768

Whitley: 661-317-1883BigelowFamilyHomeCare.com

We are now offering a special of two days ofcare at no charge, so you can see if BigelowFamily Home Care is a good fit for yourfamily. Four hours maximum per day.

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