July 4th Activities

 

SeniorSafetyAdvice.com has a wonderful list of suggestions for July 4th fun:

40 Fun 4th of July Activities For Seniors And The Family (seniorsafetyadvice.com)

Spring Activities for Elders

 

Daily Caring and Considracare have lists of spring activities suitable for the elderly:

DailyCaring.com  5 Fun Spring Activities for Seniors – DailyCaring

ConsidraCare.com 8 Fun and Engaging Spring Activities for Seniors to Enjoy - ConsidraCare

Labor Day Activities for Seniors

 

The Gables on Pelham has a variety of suggestions for Labor Day activities for the elderly--

Labor Day Activities for Seniors - The Gables on Pelham

Hot Weather Safety

 

Hot weather can be dangerous for anyone but especially for the elderly. Here is safety advice from the National Institue on Aging - nih.gov

Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)

16 WAYS TO ADAPT 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS by Daily Caregiving

 

Whether your seniors like to stay in or go out, Daily Caring-- DailyCaring.com --has suggestions for Independence Day Activities --   16 Ways to Adapt 4th of July Activities for Seniors – DailyCaring

Caregivers need to take care of themselves

 

Caregivers -- Please take care of yourselves

 

10 Fun Filled New Year's Eve Activities For The Elderly - Serenity Senior Care

10 Fun Filled New Year's Eve Activities For The Elderly - Serenity Senior Care: Make the remaining days of the Year memorable with these fun-filled new Year's eve activities for seniors. It is a great way to make the new Year happy.

Thanksgiving

Here are suggestions for Celebrating Thanksgiving

I loved the idea of creating a small gratitude tree and then "decorate it with notes about what you are grateful for in life."

 

Halloween Activities

Here are some suggestions for
Celebrating Halloween with Seniors

The tip from this list that I liked best -- "Hollow out a pumpkin and use it as your vase" for a fall flower arrangement.

More great ideas are available here: 13 Spooktacular Halloween Activities for Seniors

I especially liked the advice to use decorated balloons for an easier, senior-friendly version of volleyball.

 

Labor Day Activities

 

ADRC offers suggestions for celebrating Labor Day with seniors here:

Labor Day Ideas for the Elderly | Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin (adrcswwi.org)

One special takeaway from this article that is easy to forget: If having a barbecue, "keep in mind an elderly adult may not be able to eat some of the food items if they are too spicy."

Shortage of Caregivers Across the US Expected to Continue

 

The American Association of Retired Persons reports that the shortage of caregivers in nursing homes continues: How the Labor Shortage Is Affecting Nursing Home Staff (aarp.org)

Cahoon Care Associates reports that the scarcity of caregivers is expected to persist into the next decade -- both for in home care and institutions: Why is There a Caregiver Shortage? - Cahoon Care Associates

February 18, 2022 is National Caregivers Day

In 2015, the third Friday in February was chosen to be National Caregivers Day by the Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies, PAHHHA. Suggestions for observing the day and other interesting info available here: 

https://nationaltoday.com/national-caregivers-day/

5 Tips from Pharmacists for Older Adults

 

Five helpful tips from pharmacists for older adults, including reducing risk of falls, from Right at Home.

5 Tips From Pharmacists for Older Adults | Right at Home Blog | In-Home Elder Care Resources

November Thoughts

No sun - no moon!

No morn - no noon -

No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease,

No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,

No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds! -

November!

-apologies to Thomas Hood

 

Taking Care of the Caregiver

Please visit:

https://caregiverfatigue.com/

For information about caregiver fatigue, caregiver stress, 

caregiver burnout, caregiver syndrome, and compassion fatigue.

 

A Book for Caregivers

 

Meet a Woman Who Experiences Joy in Helping Those with Dementia

 

Jael Weinberg is "the life enrichment director and a therapist at Callahan House in Shoreline, one of Aegis Living’s memory care communities." Her creative approach toward the residents, truly improves their lives.

Read more here:  https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/careers/finding-joy-in-enriching-the-lives-of-those-with-dementia/

Caregiver Lists

 

 

Hoveround.com has a list of the seven lists every caregiver needs to have. The recommended information includes meals, doctors, and symptoms. See the complete article here:
https://www.hoveround.com/Blog/7-Lists-Every-Caregiver-Should-Have

Communicating with a Person with Alzheimer's

from Leeza's Care Connection and Hospice Care of the Southwest