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THE LEGAL NAVIGATOR OCTOBER 2022
How to Wrap Up the Year on a Strong Note Hello, Q4!
FROM THE DESK OF Mike Bryan
Happy Halloween everyone!
We continue to update our video interviews featuring various skilled nursing, assisted living, and home health care agencies. This month, I was happy to interview Dylan Still-Pepper and Stacey Clark-Frame. Dylan is the Executive Director at Altercare Zanesville. Stacey is the Admissions Coordinator for Zanesville as well as the Cambridge and Caldwell locations. Altercare Zanesville is available for skilled nursing care, short- term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and hospice and palliative care Services. Please visit the link below online to watch our interview.
Wow, how the year has flown! We are now in the homestretch of 2022, and that means it's time to dot the i's and cross the t's to make sure you close the year out strong for your business. Whether the year was a struggle for you and your company or you had one of your best years yet, it’s important to finish 2022 with a bang to begin the next chapter on the right foot. Here are some steps to guarantee a strong finish! Importance of Assessing To end the year on a positive, high note, it’s important to examine your business — its progress and accomplishments — over the past 12 months. If you set goals for 2022, how many of those are projected to be crushed by the time we close out the year and how many will likely be reinvented for 2023? What changes did your company see this past year? The more mindful we are of transitions and modifications, the easier it will be to spot positive advancements as well as situations that have impacted your revenue and productivity. Examine your data to unlock new opportunities. Examining Losses While it’s not fun or very motivating, taking a look at this past year’s downfalls is a part of the process. Keep in mind that failures are all a part of the journey. Examining what caused them and what could have been done differently helps to identify what should be done in 2023 — and are also great indicators of some New Year's resolutions.
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If you have any questions about Altercare, please contact them at 740-452-4351. Thanks to Dylan and Stacey for all the information!
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Celebrating Wins On the flip side, to close out the year on a positive note, make a list of all of the accomplishments your business and team achieved since the start of 2022 and find a way to celebrate those achievements! Whether it be a team event at the end of the year, a luncheon, or a dinner party, your staff worked hard all year and a little recognition goes a long way.
mindful of where your business is and where you’d like to see it go, and to plan for a fresh and clean slate as the first quarter begins again! By assessing your year, taking your losses into account, celebrating your successes, and looking ahead to 2023, you’re sure to close out the year in a positive way for a strong start in January!
Looking Ahead After you’ve strategized on how to grow from the downfalls, it’s time to leave them in the past and focus your attention completely on where you’d like to go from here to head into 2023 with optimism. Remember that in January, it’s Q1 all over again, and that means it’s time for a fresh start. Which changes would you like to make? Which goals do you have in mind? What needs improvement and what do you just need to continue doing right?
As we enter the fourth and final quarter of the year, it’s time to wrap up projects, be
Volunteering not only strengthens the community but also benefits the person who serves. For those who enjoy spending their time giving back, check out how volunteering opportunities can benefit you! Improves Mental and Physical Health When you do good, you feel good. Those positive emotions lead to emotional resilience, which helps you in the face of crisis or stress. They also decrease stress while increasing positive, relaxed feelings. Volunteering gives you a sense of meaning and appreciation, which can reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Volunteer activities also keep people moving. Whether it is carrying donation boxes, walking around the neighborhood, planting a community garden, or even cleaning litter from the roads, this moderate physical activity can help strengthen muscles, reduce blood pressure, and even alleviate symptoms of chronic pain. Prevents Isolation and Promotes Socialization Many older adults face social isolation, and it can have negative impacts on their overall health. Volunteering is a great way to network with members of the community and meet new people. Likewise, after moving to a new neighborhood or leaving a career, it is difficult to find a new social group. But when you work with people toward the same goal, you may find you have common Build the Community Through Giving Doing Good Does You Good
interests with other volunteers. You can even invite your family or friends to help, and then catch up while doing something good for the community. Gives a Feeling of Purpose Sometimes as life changes and you grow older, your sense of purpose may begin to fade. Volunteering can help recharge a zest for life and may even motivate you to set and accomplish new goals. You should volunteer for many reasons, whether it’s to give back to the community, help the environment, or satisfy your own personal needs. No matter why, it’s a great way to get out there and do some good.
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WITH THESE 3 OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN ATTRACTIONS Get Out of the (Haunted) House
Zombie Paintball We’ve all watched a scary movie and thought we could do better than some of the characters in these extreme situations. Now is your chance to prove it. There are zombie paintball courses throughout the country, and they can be a great time for everyone involved. You’ll step aboard a bus or trailer outfitted with paintball guns and proceed along a course full of zombies and creatures. Before long, your friends and family will get into the competitive spirit to see who can hit the most targets. Haunted Corn Maze Haunted houses are great if you’re trying to experience some jump scares. But if you want to get the haunted house experience in an outdoor setting, you should check out a haunted corn maze. You’ll hear screams coming from all around to help amp up the fear. It’s also a great way to get some exercise! Haunted Hayride So, what if you want the best of both worlds? You may want to feel scared without walking through a maze or using a paintball gun. That’s where haunted hayrides come in. On a haunted hayride, you’ll hop aboard a platform that’s being towed by a tractor or truck as they take you through a dark forest and possibly some barns. Performers will be weaved throughout to provide scares at the perfect moments. It’s a great way to get the classic Halloween experience without having to walk through a house or maze.
Halloween is just around the corner. You’ll soon have trick-or-treaters approaching your door requesting a healthy share of candy. Before then, you may want to go out and feel the thrills of the season yourself, but maybe you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy the cramped spaces of haunted houses. You don’t have to step indoors to experience a spooky attraction though. There are plenty of outdoor Halloween attractions to check out, and below are three of the most thrilling.
Take a Break!
Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
Inspired by Kenarry.com
These parfaits are an easy fall dessert everyone can make!
Ingredients
• 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix • 2 cups cold milk • 15-oz can pumpkin purée • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg • 1/8 tsp ground cloves • 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies • 8 oz whipped topping
Directions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. 2. In a blender or food processor, crush vanilla sandwich cookies into crumbs. 3. In small jars or glasses, place cookie crumbs on bottom, then pumpkin mixture, then whipped topping. Repeat these layers twice and end with cookie crumbs. 4. Chill until ready to serve!
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Grave Halloween Harvest Maze
Monster Scarecrow Skeleton Treats
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desk of Mike Bryan PAGE 1 Finishing the Year Strong PAGE 1 Benefits of Volunteering for Older Adults PAGE 2 3 Outdoor Halloween Attractions Guaranteed to Spook PAGE 3 Take a Break PAGE 3 Pumpkin Pie Parfaits PAGE 3 3 Picture-Perfect Destinations PAGE 4
Fall in Love With the Scenery!
3 Places to Travel This Season
Fall is the perfect time to plan a scenic vacation. You can find lower prices and fewer crowds at many popular destinations right now. Best of all, the views are incredible. From the changing colors of leaves to sunsets and mountains — a picture-perfect getaway awaits you! Here are three popular destinations to fall in love with this season. 1. Asheville, North Carolina. Everyone can find something to enjoy in the mountains of the Carolinas. You can drive the Blue Ridge Parkway or hike the Appalachian Trail for breathtaking views of mountains and sunsets. For history fans, get lost at the Biltmore Estate and learn more about the Vanderbilts. If you’re a fan of the nightlife, Asheville is known as Beer City USA, with more than 30 breweries and over 100 local brews. 2. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The wildlife in Yellowstone is active in the fall, so you’ll get a chance to see bison, elk, and eagles during your stay. You may even observe bears preparing for hibernation. If you love to be
outdoors during the cooler months, then you will love biking, fishing, and hiking here during the fall. However, be aware that some roads will close for the winter in mid-October, so review park information ahead of time for accessibility. 3. Sedona, Arizona. It may be too hot to visit Arizona during the summer, but the fall months are perfect because the temperatures drop somewhat. If you love to see trees bursting with colorful leaves, hike the Baldwin Trail and Cookstove Trail. Sycamore, oak, and maple trees will shade you with their colorful canopies. Also, each year, the city holds a Day of the Dead celebration you can attend at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in late October. These are only three of the many breathtaking destinations you can visit this season. For more locations, go to TravelAndLeisure.com/ trip-ideas/fall-vacations/best-fall-vacations. So, what are you waiting for? Book your trip now, and don’t forget to pack a camera to capture the picture-perfect views!
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