Caring for the elderly and developmentally disabled
For the past 30 years, Community Care of the Northeast has diligently served this community. We provide support services to the elderly and the developmentally disabled. These services include bathing, cooking, light housekeeping, laundry and transportation through our Wheels for Independence program.
Our services enable these individuals to remain in their own homes and be as independent as possible. We rarely advertise, and have been referred by the families and friends of our many satisfied clients. The money we save by reduced advertising and other prudent measures has allowed us to provide subsidies to the less fortunate in our community. Our longevity will continue as long as God’s people — including you — help in supporting our benevolent mission.
The Wheels for Independence program is fairly new. It was created seven years ago. Our volunteer drivers transport our clients to doctor visits, hospital appointments, food shopping, prescription pickups and more. In many cases, this valuable service prevents our clients from being readmitted to the hospital. The salary of the Wheels schedulers is not fully covered by the yearly membership fee. Generous donations from the public are essential.
As the founder, and now director of nursing, I ask when you or a loved one is in need of home care, that you select CCNE’s in-home service. Our agency boasts RN supervision for all of our Direct Care Workers.
Perhaps you are trying home care from another source. Are you certain your loved one is properly cared for? I encourage you to make surprise visits to determine if things are being done properly and professionally. Respecting your loved one is critical. Lastly, be certain your caregivers are able to handle an emergency situation.
Hiring a licensed organization, such as CCNE, which meets or exceeds state requirements, helps prevent further problems. Please remember: quality care comes from the heart of the care giver.
Jean E. Langenbach, RN, BS
Founder/Director of Nursing
Don’t blame NRA for violence
Every tragic incident involving guns is the NRA’s fault. Is it their fault that the street thugs purchase guns illegally? Instead of working to clean up the streets, the liberals are working to take guns from law-abiding citizens.
I’m sorry if liberals are upset that I would rather protect myself with my Glock than rely on a whistle. I don’t think saying “no” to a rapist will work, either.
I own guns and I am a member of the NRA. I guess that makes me a bad person. So be it.
Pat Dougherty
Mayfair
Fix potholes on Bustleton
The state of Pennsylvania is investing money to put a new top on the Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia in the center lanes. The potholes on Bustleton Avenue are a problem to the voters and business owners, and they must be fixed.
The elected officials do not realize the power of the voters on Election Day. Votes are more powerful than money on Election Day.
Walter Pieczynski
Oxford Circle
Stop tobacco sales at Wawa
CVS Pharmacy has discontinued the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. They are offering the nicotine patch.
It is rare for any business to sacrifice corporate profits for the benefit of the public’s health. I salute them as a corporate citizen.
But, other retailers continue to sell tobacco. One retailer is Wawa. Are they ignoring that tobacco products cause cancer, heart disease, pulmonary disease and eventually death?
Wawa has hired citizens with disabilities. Now they should do the right thing and end nicotine sales.
Myles Gordon
Bustleton
