While we know a lot about what memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease look like, but why some people develop these illnesses is still mostly a mystery. Still, there is evidence that treating health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes reduces the chances of suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss. For example, people with poor hearing…[...]Continue Reading
This month’s lifelong learning session was about the Honeybee and how to extract honey. Our Resident Services Director, Kimmie, has lived on a farm all her life and shared pictures, videos, and stories from her honeybee adventures. Her farm, Three Sisters Farm, has 30 hives and they extract almost 200 pounds of honey yearly. They use the honey in various…[...]Continue Reading
In August of 1896, gold was discovered in what is now known as Bonanza Creek, Yukon, which began the Klondike Gold Rush. We celebrated this Golden find with a Golden scavenger hunt, Golden oldies, and a Gold Rush Party with delicious Golden food. We had a Golden day![...]Continue Reading
The residents and staff at the Hershey Cottage wrapped up another great Assisted Living Week with visits from two baby kangaroos and 9 puppies![...]Continue Reading
September 1 was Apple Cider Day. The resident decided to make a batch of Apple cider cookies to celebrate. Apple Cider Cookie Recipe Betty Crocker Servings 40 Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 1 package of Apple Cider instant drink mix (do not prepare) 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar cookie mix ½ cup butter softened 1 egg…[...]Continue Reading
What do you call the spooky season? Some might say "All Hallows Eve" or "All Saints Day," but most call it Halloween. Either way, the October 31 day goes by many names; it is the most beloved holiday in our country. But even though you have probably celebrated your whole life, there may be a lot you don't know about…[...]Continue Reading
On October 9, look for the full moon, Hunter's Moon. This moon is named because as Native Americans prepared for cold months, they looked to October's full moon to gather meat for the winter. The Hunter's Moon is similar to the Harvest moon. The Hunter's Moon rises on successive days for only about 40 minutes later than the previous day…[...]Continue Reading
There is nothing better then ending the end of summer with some cold cocktails, especially the new favorite drink – Peach Moscato. We are ending the summer on a fruity note and looking forward to see what new delicious cocktails fall will bring![...]Continue Reading
Meet our amazing therapists Amy and Gabby. They are our physical and occupational therapists from REHAB 1. Both these lovely ladies, work with our residents to increase their muscle strength, improve mobility and stamina, improve balance, and prevent falls as well as improve cognition and coordination thus allowing our residents to do more for themselves each day.[...]Continue Reading
We are all excited for the arrival of fall and for Halloween! The cottage is all decorated for the spooky season. We are also looking forward to our upcoming Trick or Treat event. Our residents are hosting trick or treat on Friday, October 28th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm here at the cottage. Please come on over and celebrate…[...]Continue Reading
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