Getting Ready for the Longest Day - June 21, 2022

 

From the Alzheimer's Association:

"On June 21, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice.

Whether you're participating at home, online or in-person, we have plenty of fun ideas to engage family and friends in The Longest Day."

The Longest Day - Help Fight Alzheimer's on June 21, 2022

Preparing for Aging in Place

 

    WebMD reports that almost 90% of seniors want to live independently, but many have not given any thought as to what needs to be done in their homes to make that possible.

    This article gives practical suggestions for preparing to age in place--

Most Want to 'Age in Place' at Home, But Many Aren't Prepared (webmd.com)

Dementia Patients Working on Farms in Holland

 

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that Holland has hundreds of "care farms" for people facing health challenges. At Boerderij Op Aarde, most of the farm workers have dementia. See the article here: 

https://reasonstobecheerful.world/netherlands-care-farms-aging-dementia-work/

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