1. Spend time together
2. Do what brings you joy
3. Laugh often
4. Eat ice cream
5. Hold hands
6. Paint fingernails
7. Massage tight shoulders
8. Tweeze brows
9. Go shopping
10. Walk…and walk
11. Sing familiar songs
12. Play music
13. Do large puzzles together
14. Exercise the body, it’s good for the mind
15. Don’t correct.. re-direct instead
16. Look for signs of boredom (twisting hair, [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Mem….ory Matters
Posted in Sweet September, health & life, summer 09, tagged alzheimer's, caregivers, hope, memories on September 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Elderly Rock Bands
Posted in Sweet September, health & life, words of wisdom...humor, tagged hope, humor, love on September 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My grandson has learned the word “elderly” in school this week. And so I said, “what does that really mean? ” He said, “you know older people in a rock band.” I laughed and so we used the word elderly many times during the day. Each time I winked at him until he finally said, [...]
Dubrovnik – sweet tomatoes, olive oil and more….
Posted in Sweet September, health & life, summer 09, tagged blessings, friends, painting, sharing, travel, vacation on September 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have to say that God has kissed the land in Croatia. My recent summer travels took me there with many blessings. I traveled to Split to see the city & Dicletians Palace and road side cafes, I tasted fresh fish slathered in garlic and olive oil and herbs on a grill, black rice with octopus to [...]
Lost days of summer …..or not!
Posted in Sweet September, health & life, tagged blessings, dancing on September 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I know it has been awhile. I had a really busy summer. Traveling some, tending to ill family members and supporting the needs of others, using my hands to do the work that is much needed. They are a gift after all to do the work of life. So my summer has ended and time to [...]
