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The Holiday Season

By Josette Veltri to say no, prioritize your activities and acknowledge your
limitations.
If we are being completely Now on to gift giving! If you find yourself questioning
honest, the holiday season how much to spend, what’s the correct gift for this or that
brings up bittersweet friend, family member, co-worker, etc., allow me to suggest
emotions and memories keep it simple and stay within your budget. It is said giving
increasing stress, anxiety, to others is not about how much you spend but how much
overeating, overdrinking you thought and cared about them.
and more. In fact, according Research also has proven that the holiday season coincides
to many associations related with winter’s limited sunshine which can lead to increased
to mental health, 64% noted feeling of low moods, sadness and even depression. Please
their conditions worsened be mindful of your feelings and, if you find your depression
around the holidays caused by family gatherings, lack of uncontrollable or worsens you may be experiencing SAD – a
time, gift giving and financial pressures. (mcleanhospital. Many sense the cheerfulness of the holidays which can Seasonal Affective Disorder or a severe form of the winter blues.
org/essential/mcleans-guide) be stigmatizing, especially to those who do not feel the same In life, many things require us to make room for happy
way. So, what can one do if we are amongst the many? and unpleasant times and the holiday season is one of those
occasions to take advantage and reconnect with yourself.

One solution is not to force yourself to be happy but
PBCFR Yellow acknowledge your feelings compassionately with the Find self-caring, calming activities, listen to your body, get
plenty of rest, eat a balanced diet and most importantly be
understanding that you are not alone. Research shows it is
Dot Program important to understand what triggers us and what gives us grateful for the people, places and things in your life.

holiday angst so we can be prepared for these challenging
Remember to everything there is a season and just for now
and difficult times.
this is the holiday season. NOW, it’s your turn to decide how
For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one or pet, I bitter or sweet this holiday season will be.
Have you ever wondered, suggest you be realistic with your feelings which will help to
what would happen if you avoid any overwhelming thoughts. I also recommend being Josette Veltri, a Boca Point resident, is a certified
got into a car crash and you authentic with family members and friends about your feelings educator and coach on loss and transition. Her purpose, to
were unconscious? Have you and how they may support you. Why? Because your friends assist clients heal and move forward so they can go from I
thought to yourself…how and family want to sincerely help, but they do not know how. Can’t to I Can, One Step at a Time. She can be reached at
would anyone know what If you are among those who may feel holiday pressure josette@nextstepnewstart.com (https://www.linkedin.com/in/
my medical history is; or to accept and attend social events – remember, it is okay josettejveltri/). 
how would they know about the
medications I am taking; or the
medicines I’m allergic to; or WHAT ARE YOUR
better yet, how would they
know what hospital that I MEDICARE OPTIONS?
want to go to…? Who would
call my family and let them I will help you find a health plan that
know I’ve been hurt? How best fits your needs at no cost to you.
would they even know how to get • Medicare Supplements
in touch with my family? • Medicare Advantage Plans
The good news is that you don’t have to wonder or • Individual Health Insurance
worry about that anymore. Palm Beach County Fire • Medicare Part D Drug Plans
Rescue supports a new Program called the Yellow • Dental, Vision, & Cancer Plans
Dot. The Yellow Dot gets important information into
the hands of emergency responders quickly and it can
save your life!
If you are involved in a car accident and can’t Beth S. Sigel
communicate, first responders can look in your glove
compartment box for the “Yellow Dot” pamphlet where Boca Pointe Resident
you have written essential medical information about (954) 261-4648
yourself. beth@reliablemedicaresolutions.com
This information can help rescue crews decide the www.reliablemedicaresolutions.com
best approach to your emergency treatment. This is
especially important after a car accident where you “We do not offer every plan in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area.
Please contact 1-800-Medicare or Medicare.gov to get information on all your options.”
may be unconscious, in shock, or simply unable to
communicate clearly.
When you can’t talk to Emergency Responders
to provide them with vital medical information, the
Yellow Dot is your tool to provide personalized
information on your behalf!
This is how it works…just follow three steps.
1- Fill out the form on the Yellow Dot pamphlet.
2- Put the Yellow Dot pamphlet form in your glove Operating as
compartment box.
3- Place the sticker on the back/rear windshield in
the lower left hand corner so emergency responders
can see it quickly and easily when approaching from
behind.
*Important Tips*
* Keep the Yellow Dot pamphlet updated as Complimentary first office visit
information changes.
** How many do you need??? (i.e. One Yellow AND
Dot sticker per vehicle & One Yellow Dot pamphlet $ .00
for each person.) 5 off your first grooming and spa day
You can stop in to any Palm Beach County Fire Station
to pick up Yellow Dot pamphlets and stickers for your
household. For quantities more than that, please call our
Community Education Office at 561-616-7033.
If your club or organization would like a presentation Healthy Pet Foods • Gourmet Baked Goods • Toys, Treats & Accessories
about the Yellow Dot, to learn more about additional
resources available, and to have an opportunity to Grooming & Spa Services • Full Service Veterinary Care and Much More!
ask questions, please call 561-616-7051. Yellow
Dot Sticker/Pamphlet sets will be brought to the Dr. Barry M. Wander, MS, DVM • Dr. Robert B. Wander, DVM
presentation for audience attendees. Quantities can be
discussed when presentations are booked.
Making Your Safety My Priority, The Garden Shops at Boca Phone: 561-447-7966
Elyse Weintraub Brown,
Community Education Specialist, South County, 7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd, # 21 Fax: 561-447-8868
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Boca Raton, FL 33433 WANDER info@FurYourPawsOnly.com
561-616-7051
ewbrown@pbcgov.org  ANIMAL CLINICS OF FLORIDA