Andreah Lynn Donald, or Andi to her friends and family, of West Grove, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 23, at Christiana Hospital.
Andreah Lynn Donald
Only 23 years old, she was preceded in death by her father, James Donald, and is survived by her mother, Kari Donald, and son, Charles Louis Broughton. Other family includes brother Bryan Donald and spouse Chris, brother Paul Donald and spouse Sam, sister Renae Gigon and spouse Michael, Godparents Peter Arts and Kathleen Donald, and beloved dog, Twinkle.
A sparkling and vivacious person, Andreah was a loyal friend who brightened everyone’s day with her big heart and fun-loving personality. Throughout her life, she enjoyed a variety of activities including swimming, singing, and playing instruments. A dedicated nature lover, she also was an avid hiker, photographer, and adventurer.
Please join her friends and family remembering her life this Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Rd, West Grove, PA 19390. Her Funeral service and burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a trust for her son, Charles. You can send cash or checks to Charles Louis Broughton, c/o Kari Donald, to 162 Amelia St, Mont Clare, PA, 19453.
To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
Thomas Carter, 77, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Pocopson Home.
Thomas Carter
Born in Kennett Square, he was the son of the late Joseph Johnson and the late Anna Mary Carter.
He enjoyed looking thru magazines, animals and being with his family and friends. He always greeted everyone with a handshake.
Thomas is survived by two sisters, Eunice Carter of Kennett Square, and Hilda Martin of West Grove.
He was predeceased by five brothers, Theodore Carter, Richard Carter, Lewis Carter, Oliver Carter and Donald Carter; two sisters: Bertha Prigg and Esther Tackett.
His service and burial will be held privately. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.
First, here come the excuses: You are too old, you have a mobility issue, and you don’t have the flexibility you used to have with food or time change. Pick one or all of the above for an answer.
Now, some advice: It’s time to get moving and do the things you’ve always wanted to do but put off for a multitude of reasons. Can you travel the way you used to? Maybe not, but I’m going to share with you the things I can still do; some challenging and some I couldn’t do without my favorite traveling companion, Tony. Mobility issues; age; medical conditions – yup – all of those things have not stopped me from continuing to travel the world and encouraging others to do the same.
Not long after I turned 50, I had a stroke that left me paralyzed on the right side. I had so many things to re-learn, I didn’t even think about whether I’d ever travel; I couldn’t even walk. After learning to walk again with the help of a brace and cane, re-learning how to type and drive, I’ve gone on to rediscover my love of travel. I have visited 27 countries in the years since my stroke.
After traveling extensively in China, I was appointed travel advisor for Shandong Province in China. The Shandong Province is truly an undiscovered gem and I was invited to look at the things the province needed to do to increase Western tourism. If you have ever visited Asia, you know that one of the obstacles is the Asian-style toilets or “squatty potties.” Now, this Asian-style toilet presents many challenges to a Western tourist but a host of additional challenges for me. Sorry, no further details to be shared – use your imagination. When our little group would find a Western-style toilet, that site would be named “Kate Approved.” So “Kate Approved” became my mantra for places you can visit with mobility issues.
This travel column will talk about things I’ve done as a person with “issues” that may deter others to travel and fulfill life-long dreams. I know this can be done because I’ve done it! Come along for the journey and I share some of the experiences I’ve encountered along the way.
Travel Tip Live: Don’t wait. Go now. Let your future hold dreams of the places you want to see in the world.
Kate DeLosso is a travel professional with over 20 years of experience traveling the world on land and by ship, visiting over 30 countries with an emphasis on travel in Asia. Kate DeLosso Travel is a home based travel agency that helps individual travelers and groups explore the US, Europe and Asia.
A number of years ago, Kate had stroke and had to re-learn how to walk, type and drive a car. With a mobility handicap, she became aware that travel was “different” for people with physical challenges. One of her missions has become to share the knowledge accumulated after 20 years of traveling the world as a mobility challenged person.
Kate DeLosso is a Certified Travel Counselor, Special Interest Travel Specialist and an Accredited Cruise Counselor and founder of Kate DeLosso Travel. She has lived and worked in Chadds Ford since 1999.
It’s important for caregivers to take care of
themselves so they can take care of others.
Taking care of a loved one in need can take a lot of work. It’s easy to end up putting the other person’s needs before your own when caring for their every need. Ignoring your own health while taking care of someone else can carry serious risks.
“No matter your age, not making time for your own needs can cause sleep deprivation, poor eating habits and lack of exercise to name a few,” says Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., Director of Behavioral Sciences, Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program. “These habits can increase your risk for further health problems like depression and chronic illness. There could even be a possible decline in your quality of life.”
It’s important for caregivers to take care of themselves so they can take care of others. The Family Caregiver Alliance advises us to remember what you’re told on an airplane: when the oxygen masks come down, put yours on first before helping others.
Here are tips for taking care of yourself while caring for a loved one.
Identify Stress
An important step in identifying stress is to look for warning signs early. Waiting until you feel overwhelmed can make it harder to make necessary changes.
“Early warning signs of stress can include forgetfulness, sleep problems and mood changes,” says Dr. Jacobs. “Identifying these problems as soon as possible can help with making changes to reduce your risk for health problems.”
Identify sources of stress by asking yourself basic questions about what is causing it. Also, ask yourself what you can or cannot change about your situation. Even small changes like getting some help from other family members or trying stress reduction techniques can make a big difference.
Make Personal Time
A great way to help with stress management while being a caregiver is to make time for yourself. Being a caregiver can be both emotionally and physically demanding. It is important to find time to relax to regain the energy you need to take on the responsibilities of being a caregiver.
It’s easy to fall into a tough schedule of caring for your loved one all the time and every day. But to be the best caregiver you can be, it is important to take breaks even on the busiest of days. Examples of this could be going for a walk, taking a bath or going to see a friend. Taking time for yourself, even a few minutes a day, will help you refresh and avoid burnout.
Get Active and Eat Healthy
Getting active and having a healthy diet can also help with taking care of yourself while taking care of others. “Eating right and finding time to fit even a little workout throughout the day can give you energy, de-stress, ward off depression and help you sleep better,” says Dr. Jacobs.
Your loved one you’re caring for may also need to be on a diet and need exercise as well. Find ways for you to eat better and get exercise together.
Ask for Help
A big step, and maybe one of the hardest to take, is to know when to ask for and accept help. It is important to be realistic about what you can and cannot do.
Make a list of things that family members or friends can help you with. It can be simple such as someone watching the person you care for while you run errands or asking a relative to pick up some groceries for you. Ask and the help will follow where it can.
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