5/16/2012
Trevor is an exceptional Family Member of Homewatch CareGivers. Those who say Trevor has a disability would be sadly mistaken; Trevor has been blessed with extraordinary ABILITIES. For example, Trevor can recite lines by memory from over 100 major Hollywood movies. He is currently enrolled at Columbus State College, and his future plans are either to help people with disabilities or work wit...
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5/14/2012
Some of the Veterans with whom Homewatch CareGivers works don't need medication assistance, ambulation support, memory care, or any other service we offer. They need something far more important; a friend. William J. Lashua is a World War II Veteran who proudly served our country. At age 90, he has outlived nearly all his friends and family and is looking for nothing more than people to...
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4/30/2012
Missy has been part of the Homewatch CareGivers family since October, 2005 and is one of our most loved family members. Missy has been diagnosed with severe Autism and is unable to use spoken language, but that hasn't stopped her from living her life to her fullest potential. Although Missy can't talk, she is able to understand others around her, and she communicates using her own version of s...
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4/20/2012
A study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that "people who reach age 65 will likely have a 40 percent chance of entering a nursing home. About 10 percent of the people who enter a nursing home will stay there five years or more. This year, about nine million men and women over the age of 65 will need eldercare. By 2020, 12 million older Americans will nee...
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3/26/2012
Welcome to the 2012 Race for Ellie where we are CHANGING the COURSE of MITO! Thank you to those who participated and donated in last year's event where we raised over $127,000!! The money was wisely spent on our exciting Mitochondrial Disease research study at The Ohio State University Medical Center. We are making progress, however, your support is still greatly needed. Help us Change the Cour...
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3/26/2012
Blondes vs. Brunettes is a Powder Puff football game to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio Chapter. Young professionals in the Columbus-area will team up on Saturday, June 9 at The Sports Barn to face-off in the age-old rivalry of Blondes vs. Brunettes. Guests are invited to join the fun and see who will win the battle. Doors open at 1:00pm and kick-off will be at 2:00pm. Admissio...
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1/25/2012
The rights of persons with mental retardation or a developmental disability include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) The right to be treated at all times with courtesy and respect and with full recognition of their dignity and individuality;
(B) The right to an appropriate, safe, and sanitary living environment that complies with local,...
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1/12/2012
The newest member of our family isn't a person... it's a van! And it's not just any van; it's a specially designed minivan that can accommodate up to three passengers and their wheelchairs. During the past few months, many of our new family members have been requesting we purchase a wheelchai...
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11/14/201
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Time: 02:00PM
Location: Hilliard Davidson High School
No matter who you are, there's a place for you at Relay. Each dollar you raise will help save lives. How far will you go to make a difference in the fight against cancer? Your reasons for walking in the Relay For Life are as unique and special as the story that motivates y...
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