Those with dementia often forget to attend to personal hygiene, which includes changing their clothes, says Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence. Kayla suggests establishing a routine where the clothes are laid out as a reminder and are changed at the same time each day. If … [Read more...] about Solutions For a Smelly Situation
Sip On This: Strawberry Mojito
3 tbsps sugar (use sweetener if you want to cut down on sugar)6 strawberries (cut into small pieces)1 sprig of mint1 tsp lemon juice4 tbsps RumAerated water (soda water or sparkling water) To begin making the Strawberry Mojito, place 4 or 5 small strawberry pieces in each … [Read more...] about Sip On This: Strawberry Mojito
Eat This: Salmon With Mushroom Sauce
Few foods are naturally rich in vitamin D, but fish and mushrooms can be a good source. Below is a recipe to try if you’d like a dinner-time boost of this beneficial vitamin. Salmon with Mushroom Sauce (modified from thekitchn.com) Ingredients: • 4 (6 ounce) … [Read more...] about Eat This: Salmon With Mushroom Sauce
I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested
“Its name is Public Opinion. It is held in reverence. Some think it’s the voice of God. Loyalty to petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.” (Mark Twain) I retired after 31.5 years at hospice at the end of 2020. I was amazed at much of the public … [Read more...] about I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested
The Benefits of Massage
The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Types of Massage There are several types of massage … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Massage