It is National Good Neighbor Day. It is a blessing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater thing to BE a good neighbor. Neighbors offer that cup of sugar when we are short, collect our mail when we are on vacation, watch our homes, and sometimes lend a helping hand.
Did you know Interim HealthCare offers temperature screening services for local businesses, schools and organizations? This is a great way to minimize the time it takes for students, employees or visitors to get through the screening process safely and efficiently.
Shiver me timbers its Talk like a Pirate Day! Here are a few corny jokes to share with your family and friends.
Q. Why couldn’t the pirate get into see the movie? A. Cause it is rated ARRRRRR.
Q. What is a pirate’s favorite restaurant? A. ARRRBY’s
Q. What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday? A. Aye Matey!
Grandparents and their grandchildren share a special bond. These hugging, caring and patient people in the lives of children offer more than a generous dose of love. Grandparents provide an abundance of wisdom. They also offer guidance and stability. Happy Grandparents Day! #NationalGrandparentsDay
Labor Day recognizes the men and women who labor to build this country. Through a time-honored tradition with roots in the coordinated efforts of the labor movement of the 1800s, we salute the American workforce.
Sending our parents or older loved ones to the hospital right now can be challenging. Most hospitals have visitor restrictions and you might be able to be with them through the entire process. This blog post from Working Daughter helps identify important items to send with them.
https://www.workingdaughter.com/what-to-send-to-hospital-with-your-elderly-parent/
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The Working Daughter’s blog posted a great list of 10 feel good TV shows to watch with your elderly parent.
https://www.workingdaughter.com/10-feel-good-tv-shows-to-watch-with-your-elderly-parent-during-shelter-in-place/
Ok who doesn’t love a batch of Mom’s or Grandma’s cookies? They are always baked with love. Today on National Homemade Cookie Day, why not bake a batch and deliver them to your favorite senior. It will make their day and they will probably even share with you!
Interim Healthcare of Peoria Il. is looking to hire personal care specialists and CNA's to provide home services and personal care to clients in their home. We are seeking compassionate care givers to make a difference in our clients lives. We are hiring homemaker/companions and CNA's. Please contact us at 309-296-0056 or email us at hrstaffpeoria@interimhealthcare.com if you are interested.
While not everyone agrees on which holiday is the best holiday, nobody can complain about one entirely devoted to eating good food and celebrating the people you love. To get your loved one in the spirit, devote some time this month to Thanksgiving themed crafts.
https://www.senioradvisor.com/blog/2015/11/thanksgiving-crafts-for-seniors/
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7 Thanksgiving Crafts for Seniors
November is National Family Caregivers Month. We remember the people who lovingly give baths, clean houses, shop for, and comfort the millions of elderly and ill people who are friends and loved ones. And don't forget Interim Healthcare is here to help. We can create a plan to support your family's needs. Contact us today to learn about how we can help.
The OLLI at Bradley University has put together a series of Virtual Trips which include a pick up mean and virtual presentation. Check them out on page 7 of their November/December catalog.
https://www.bradley.edu/academic/continue/olli/
Today is National Sunday Supper Day! Sunday supper has been a disappearing tradition around the country and Sunday suppers bring people back together in the kitchen and around the dinner table. Even if you can’t be with loved ones you can prepare a meal, deliver it then dine together virtually.
2020 was challenging at best for everyone, but especially many older adults. Experts are hopeful the pandemic has brought about some healthy shifts for the future. AARP shares 5 trends that could keep you healthier in 2021. https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2020/health-trends.html
Thank you to the Bright Idea Creative team of Lisa Ullenius and Kelly Cipri Stickelmaier for dropping by Interim with some New Years goodies! This chocolate covered Oreo was fantastic.
Did you know January is National Bath Safety Month? The bathroom is an especially dangerous place for seniors – hard surfaces, small spaces, lots of corners and edges, and slippery water sets the perfect stage for accidents and falls. DailyCaring.com created a list of simple products that can increase bathroom safety for seniors. https://dailycaring.com/10-helpful-products-improve-bathroom-safety-for-seniors/
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Something old and something new is not for weddings only — it's a good way to pick holiday movies. These six tried-and-true Christmas favorites and six lesser-known gems will bring love and light and happy tears to your video festivities. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/movies-for-grownups/info-2019/best-christmas-movies.html
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Today is Abraham Lincoln Day - a day that celebrates the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and serves as a day to honor as the nation's 16th president who known as the Great Emancipator.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show love and affection to family and friends. It’s also a great opportunity to spend quality time with your older adult. DailyCaring.com has rounded up some fantastic Valentine’s Day ideas they’ll love. https://dailycaring.com/valentines-day-activities-for-seniors/
National Send a Card to a Friend Day on February 7th reminds us to send friendly cheer through the mail. We do that by sending a note or message on a card to the friends we hold dear. Throughout the year, we often think about our friends. We wonder how they are, miss them and remember fond memories of times shared.
The February issue of OLLI Online is available. OLLI is an acronym for The Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat Bradley University, an organization of more than 1,200 members who are at least 50 years old and who want to stay vital and active as they reach and enjoy retirement. One of the best ways to do that is to keep learning, and OLLI offers many options to do so.
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As more Americans don face masks to venture outside during the COVID-19
pandemic, many of those who wear glasses are finding that their lenses fog
up. It's a problem that bespectacled surgeons, as well as goggle-wearing
skiers, have long experienced. Here are a few tips from AARP.org that can help!
https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-
2020/eyewear-face-masks.html
