Caring For Your Family

09/05/2021

08/16/2021

Milford police offer this advice after disturbing burglary report at elderly woman's home
Susan Vela
Hometownlife.com

Milford police are offering helpful advice because of a disturbing attempted burglary report involving an elderly woman and a strange man who knocked on her door.

Still at large, the man went from wanting to exchange money with the Commerce Street resident to claiming he had turn off the power in her home before entering and apparently rustled through her belongings.

“First and foremost, I would advocate each and every citizen, not only seniors, to keep their doors and windows locked. Locks are an effective deterrent,” said Lt. Scott Tarasiewicz, recommending deadbolt locks over chain locks since the latter can be forced open and provide a false sense of security.

Other advice included installing video doorbells or peepholes, not opening doors to strangers or hinting that you’re alone and asking service people for identification. If the resident did not request service, they should call the service provider and verify the call for service.

“Never let a stranger into your home,” Tarasiewicz sid. “If someone asks to use your phone, offer to make the call for them. If they truly need help or assistance, they should be fine with you making the call.”

“Finally, call 911. Do not hesitate. If you feel uncomfortable with a person on your property or find a situation suspicious, call 911. A 911 call will be sent directly to the dispatch center. This is the most efficient way to get officers to your location.”

His advice comes following a harrowing July 9 report that could have had a much worse outcome.

According to the police report, a Commerce Street resident past her 100th birthday heard pounding on her door.

She opened the door to find a large man wearing a neon yellow jacket and asking if she could provide change for a $100 bill.

He continued to ask for smaller amounts of money, including 50 cents, for the $100 bill while she kept repeating that she does not keep money in the home.

When speaking to police, she told them the man, wearing a mask, then placed his foot in the door frame, preventing her from closing the door.

He wanted to know if she received the note he left for her that morning and she said no. He then said he needed to shut off her home’s power.

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She led him into the house because she felt intimidated. He turned off the power to her living room TV and cable box before going toward the basement.

He apparently was in the basement for a small while. Without doing anything there, he then returned upstairs and walked toward the bedrooms.

He left after asking her to sign a paper and telling her he had to call his boss.

The woman’s caretaker arrived to find the man leaving in a silver truck. There was a “Jesus fish” sticker on the tailgate.

The caretaker called police when she noticed the house had been disturbed.

Providing a description of a blond man with a grey-peppered, scruffy beard, and a peach-hued face with flushed cheeks, she showed police the bedrooms where she noticed a table flipped over and a chair thrown to the side.

Cabinet doors were open. Boxes of checks had been pulled out and examined.

The man who drove her to the house said the man in neon yellow entered the passenger side of the vehicle – perhaps a 2017 GMC Sierra – that drove away.

Police called the homeowner’s son, who had placed a hold on his mother’s account.

Anyone with information is asked to call Milford Police Department, 248-684-1515.

05/19/2021

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Medicare Open Enrollment starts Oct. 15-Dec. 7. Now is a great time to review your coverage and change it to make sure it fits your health care needs and your wallet. Actually, plans have been dropping an average of 34% over the last 3 years, however, a plan with the lowest premium may not always provide the total lowest cost. GOOD NEWS: Many participating drug plans offer a 30 day supply of insulin for $35 or less in 2021.

10/11/2020

There are few who would disagree: There’s been a lot of stress in 2020!

This year has brought unprecedented challenges, surprising events, and a necessity to evolve or “make do” in ways that most of us could have never imagined. It can feel like there’s something new every day, every hour, grabbing for attention. The thing about stress is that as much as it can feel like there’s no escape from it, you have to find a way to alleviate it or it builds, affecting your health, relationships, and focus.

So, what should the stressed-out do in this crazy, conflicted, and chaotic year? The good news is that the old rules for dealing with stress still apply. Here are a few tips that you can start using today:

Focus on your physical health. It’s much more difficult to handle challenges if you’re not feeling your best. Take precautions against cold, flu, and COVID-19: Get a flu shot, wash your hands, and wear a mask when out in public. Eat a healthy diet full of lots of fruit, vegetables, and whole foods. Exercise as you’re able and make sleep a priority.

Get outside. Studies have shown that even a few minutes outdoors each day can improve mood and lift anxiety. This is all the more important as we get further into fall and the days shorten.

Take a break from social media. Even for just a day! There are multiple studies that link prolonged social media use to anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation. Add in a news cycle that just won’t quit, and these negative side effects can really start to take a toll!

Laugh! Instead of scrolling your newsfeed, might we suggest relaxing with your favorite comedy? Laughter has been shown to increase oxygen flow and promote a particular relaxation response in the brain. These effects can help to relieve pain and encourage more restful sleep.

Take a deep breath. While we all breathe, it’s usually shallowly, utilizing only the upper portion of our lungs. Taking deep, purposeful breaths—especially those that go into the belly—can help to immediately focus thoughts and alleviate stress. Try it now.

Move your body. When all else fails, move. Talk a walk, clean, dance, wave your arms like you just don’t care—what you do doesn’t matter. Any physical movement will do to get your mind off what’s bothering you!

Gardening is a great way to move the body, plus it gets you outside and offers lots of benefits to keep you and your family healthy. If you have a garden, you’re likely winding it down from summer. These chores can include cutting back perennials, preparing the soil for spring planting, and creating a row cover to protect young seedlings from harsh weather. Also: Get the jump on spring flowers by planting fall bulbs!

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