Spring Funnies

As Easter has just past us and we are well headed into spring I thought it would be fun to search around for some funny Spring comics. Everyone should laugh, chuckle and giggle.

(Scientifically it has proven to lower stress!)

 Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day.  ~W. Earl Hall

The naked earth is warm with Spring,

And with green grass and bursting trees

Leans to the sun's kiss glorying,

And quivers in the sunny breeze.

~Julian Grenfell

In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours.  ~Mark Twain

What Else Can You Do?

"You cannot plough a field by 

turning it over in your mind."

Author Unknown

Besides keeping your senior active and staying aware of medical symptoms for things like depression or Alzheimer's it would be a good idea to make sure your loved one is getting everything they need. Straight from the Home Instead website I wanted to inform you on some of the things we can provide as CareGivers.


We’ll Be There When You Can’t Be


You call her every day … you shop for her … you take care of her repairs … you drive her to the doctor and help her with paperwork. You’d like to do more, but you’ve got your job and your own family to think about, too. And yet, you worry about your mom being home by herself so many days. And you’re not alone. Nearly one in every four Americans is caring for an older adult, and the stress can take its toll.

A Healthy Solution


Home Instead Senior Care’s® companionship services not only relieve stress and worry for family caregivers, but they also provide the healthy interaction and activity that are vital for seniors in retaining cognitive abilities and physical health. Our kind and thoughtful CAREGiversSM truly enjoy working with seniors. And we find that most seniors are much more likely to accomplish tasks and participate in favorite activities when they simply have a companion with whom to enjoy them.

Companionship Services

• Offer companionship and conversation
• Discuss current and historical events
• Reminisce about the past
• Participate in crafts
• Play games and cards
• Aid with reading
• Stimulate mental awareness
• Read religious materials
• Record family history
• Rent and play movies
• Maintain family scrapbook
• Assist with entertaining
• Provide respite care
• Plan visits, outings and trips
• Visit neighbors and friends
• Maintain calendar
• Arrange appointments
• Provide reminders for appointments
• Monitor diet and eating
• Prepare grocery lists
• Clip coupons for shopping
• Check food expirations
• Record and arrange recipes
• Provide medication reminders
• Assist with Personal Tasks
• Aid with morning and wake-up
• Help with clothing selection
• Assist with evening and tuck-in
• Assist with walking
• Monitor TV usage
• Buy magazines, papers and books
• Organize mail
• Mail bills and letters
• Write letters and correspondence
• Supervise home maintenance
• Oversee home deliveries
• Answer the door
• Care for houseplants

Ten Things Not to Forget About Alzheimer's

This was an amazing seminar presented to some of our office employees by Michael R. Villanueva a few weeks ago and we thought it would be beneficial for everyone to know. If you would like some more information about these ten things please contact our Medford office at the phone number in the side bar. If you would like more information on how to keep up a relationship with a loved one who has Alzheimers click the following link: Link

1. Remember that they don't. Many times people caring for loved ones with Alzheimers will know in their mind that the person has trouble remembering but will often not act or speak in a way that acknowledges it.

2. Refrain from arguing.

3. Understand that you may not always understand them.

4. Less is more. When presented with a large array of options it can be overwhelming.

5. Know that they may get agitated or frustrated when it doesn't seem like logical situation to be upset about.

6. Don't assume your loved one is depressed when they no longer enjoy activities they once did. Apathy is a behavior which can be common in those who have Alzheimer's.

7. Often people who have Alzheimer's change their habits. Something they once loved to do; like shopping, may not be something they enjoy now.

8. Playing 20 questions with a person who suffers from Alzheimer's does not always help them remember something from the past. Usual daily questions that are normal in every day situations, but too many questions can become overwhelming.

9. Alzheimer's not only impairs memory but it can also disrupt every day motor skills like using a fork or knife. Daily activities like bathing or making coffee can prove to be a tricky task for someone suffering from Alzheimer's.

10. Denial is part of it. There may be a lack of awareness of the common symptoms of Alzheimer's in the patient as well as in their family.

Patience - Caring - Listening - Acceptance - Flexibility