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Fidget Toys Can Soothe Seniors With Dementia

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

According to experts, sensory therapy, including the use of “fidget toys,” can safely soothe these seniors by keeping their hands busy in a productive and positive way. The post Fidget Toys Can Soothe Seniors With Dementia appeared first on Euro-American Connections & Homecare.

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Why It’s So Important to Involve Your Parents in Decluttering Their Home

Responsive Home Care

As you begin sorting through the attic, you discover a box of old toys, stacks of family photos, a collection of forgotten letters. You have finally made a decision to bite the bullet and start working on downsizing and decluttering your elderly parents’ home.

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A Puzzlement, Indeed

Today's Caregiver

We work hard to make sure our kids have the right play toys to help them learn skills that match their age and abilities. Play is serious work. These include hand-eye coordination games such as the one that buzzes when you take out the funny bone.

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Hospice of the Red River Valley to Open Hospice House

Hospice News

Pediatric patients will have access to technology, art supplies, activities, music and toys, along with a “Village Row” area featuring a soda shop, gaming room and general store. “We Heather’s House will provide a space for children and teens to receive concurrent care alongside hospice services.

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Caring for Critical Hearts: Meet Sarah Cazenave, Cardiac ICU Nurse

Daily Nurse

Children are supposed to be running around and playing with toys at this age, not hooked up to numerous monitors and lines in a hospital bed. After twenty minutes, I hugged my aunt goodbye and hastily left the unit. I feel relieved when I leave the hospital. The whole experience feels foreign to me,” she adds.

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Palace of Care – Gasp

Palliverse

We had laughed together and talked about her toys. It’s okay to do some extra self-care when we need it. The other day she wore a vintage Spice Girls t-shirt. I had asked her, “tell me what you want, what you really really want?” Her vintage Care Bear, her pillow pal, her Squishmallow. There were no Beanie Babies, yet.

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I think therefore I am? – Doublespeak

Palliverse

– Like a fluffy toy? They are really, really sick. – That’s why they’re in hospice right? They are about to go to a better place. They’ve gone to a better place. – Alabama? They’re stuffed. It’s the end of the line. – The front of the queue? They’re approaching the finish line. – About to win the race?

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