October is Guardianship month. Guardianship and Protective Services (GAPS) is our longest running program. If an individual is legally incapacitated, has no advance directives, and is non-compliant with the necessary assistance to provide for their well-being, then guardianship may be the only alternative to keep him or her safe. Because guardianship removes a person’s rights, it is used only as a last resort, to protect the most vulnerable of individuals. Care Source’s guardianship program is recognized as a leader in filling the “GAPS” left by other social service agencies in the South Florida community. Most of our staff has taken the 40-hour state-mandated Professional Guardian training course. CareSource has trained more than 2,000 guardians, helped develop the Professional Guardian Competency exam and offers the only 250 hour Guardian Internship Program in South Florida. Read on to see how we help, how the generosity of a local business is helping to create our new image, how our paralegal helps to protect our guardianship clients, and how to create amazing eggplant boats that will float to your table. |
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Carla (fictitious name) lived alone in a condo with no family to support or visit her. She had multiple medical issues and was lonely. An unrelated family moved in with her to help her out and keep her company. Soon this family was taking advantage of her financially. Carla’s neighbor reported the exploitation and CareSource was called in to become her legal guardian. Thanks to the dedication of our Care Manager, Alan Hooks, Carla was moved to an assisted living facility where she was safe. Carla had access to all of her assets and personal belongings and received necessary medical care that helped to improve her medical conditions. Earlier this year, Carla’s health was failing and she was in intensive care on a ventilator. Carla did not have any advanced directives and her life values history taken by CareSource did not provide a clear understanding |
of her wishes if she were to become severely ill. The hospital wanted to take her off of the ventilator, but our Care Manager advocated for her and Carla, despite the odds, improved and moved back to her assisted living facility. She lived a few more months, enjoyed her visits with Alan, and then peacefully passed away in her sleep. |
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In May 2011, CareSource met owner Forest Williams of enVisionWebDevelopment at the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit meeting, sponsored by the Wasie Foundation. Forest, who is extremely philanthropic, was looking to assist area non-profits with development and hosting of their websites. CareSource contacted Forest and a wonderful relationship began. |
enVisionWebDevelopment www.envisionwebdevelopment.com strives to provide the perfect solution for all your internet marketing needs including design, traffic generation, search engine optimization and internet marketing on the World Wide Web. enVisionWebDevelopment has re-designed our E-Newsletter, website (currently in development), and other marketing materials helping us to create a brand that is modern, creative and professional. Forest and his staff continue to donate their time and services providing a “priceless” gift to CareSource. |
Iris Kahn joined the CareSource team in 2007 after many years of experience with several well-known financial institutions in positions as Trust and Investment Administrator, Money Market Trader and Brokerage Operations Office Manager. Her last employer was the American Express Company where she was involved in various aspects of running a successful call center operation. Iris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Hunter College and completed a Diploma Program in Paralegal Studies at New York University. Because of her love of the arts, Iris has made a significant difference in the Broward County schools by her extensive dedication as a volunteer to the music and arts programs. Iris has coordinated and taught several programs and is also a certified Broward County substitute teacher. She enjoys traveling, has studied abroad and is a devout “Francophile. |
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Iris is proud to be part of a team which goes that extra mile to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate! She is the monitor and overseer of the many guardianship legal documents required by the courts that ensure our clients are protected and safe. Iris’ spirit of giving also extends to her family members. Her husband Mark is a CareSource Friendly Visitor volunteer, her daughter is a gifted opera singer who performed at a charity event to benefit CareSource and her son is the co-founder of MyFlare www.myflareapplication.com a fast growing “app” that calls 911 and texts and emails your emergency contacts once activated from your cell phone. |
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CareSource is a member of both the Florida State Guardianship Association www.floridaguardians.com Visit their websites for more information |
Findings from a new study show that breast cancer diagnosis is delayed in elderly patients, due in large part to the underuse of mammography and also because these patients are not treated as aggressively as their youger counterparts. |
Ingredients: 1 Large Eggplant |
For more on the study and other information see the www.BreastCancer.org website. |
Steps 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice eggplant in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a ½ inch shell. Cube the removed eggplant, place in a bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Melt butter in skillet and add onion and garlic, sauté until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add ground meat and stir over moderately high heat until browned, breaking up meat with a fork. Remove skillet from heat. Drain cubed eggplant, mix with bread crumbs and meat in a large bowl. Stir tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper into meat mixture. Spoon meat mixture into eggplant shells and set them in a shallow baking dish. Bake stuffed eggplant 55 minutes, or until shell is just tender and meat lightly browned. Place cheese slices on top of stuffing and bake 5 minutes longer. Arrange eggplant on a large platter and cut slices or serve each half as a main dish. |
