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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 13 Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital 44 Saint Nicholas Rd. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-227-7297; earthangelsvet.com Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital provides the best integrative medicine available for a holistic approach to your pet's health care. Pet boarding now available, just in time for summer. Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance 53 State Route 17K , Suite 6 Newburgh, NY 12550 845-762-5557; rahhv.com Helping seniors age safely and independently by providing companion services such as Alzheimer's support and transportation to appointments, errands, and social events. High quality, screened and insured caregivers and assistants. Control the spread of germs Cold and flu season is in full swing and all around you has begun to sound like a symphony of sniffles and coughs. Moms don't get sick days, so it is up to you to control the spread of germs and keep yourself healthy and ready for the season ahead. Wash your hands consistently and correctly as the first defense against a sickness that could take you down. Be sure to use warm water and lather up with soap for at least 20 seconds. When using a public restroom, use the towel you grabbed to dry your hands to turn sink handles and doorknobs. Carry travel tissues wherever you go to stop sneezes in their tracks. Make sure to cover your sneezes and teach little ones this practice as well. If you do come down with a cold or the flu this season, make sure to give yourself the time to get better. Stay home from work and settle in for a long winter's nap. Hydration and healthy foods are a huge part of fueling yourself back to full potential so make sure you are giving your body what it needs. Settle in with a good book This month curl up with a new book and a nice warm cup of coffee. Local readers will meet at 2 Alices Coffee Lounge in Newburgh as part of the Books & Brews Book Discussion Group. On the third Thursday of November, this group will gather to discuss the New York Times best-seller There There by Tommy Orange. Follow twelve characters from opposing walks of life as they come together and find common ground at a special event for Urban Indians living in Oakland, California. Readers will fall in love with this story of sacrifice, heroism, loss and tradition. Copies of There There will be available to check out at both Newburgh Free Library locations one month prior to the event. health & llness