By Anna Hazard
Introduction
As the 4th of July grows near, here are an assortment of inexpensive crafts of varying skill levels that are suitable for seniors, children, or others with hand dexterity issues. Those with hand strength problems may wish to skip or receive assistance with craft styles that use breakables such as glass or make use of heavier materials such as buckets or cans.
Crafts are a fun pass time that can pull double-duty as both indoor & outdoor decor to show off your elderly loved one's patriotic spirit during the upcoming holiday or throughout the rest of the year.
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By Anna Hazard
Introduction
When it comes to gifts meant for those with Alzheimer's & dementia, a common goal is to seek out presents that will work as ADLs (Aids for Daily Living). Such items would make life easier for the recipient either by helping them maintain independence, things that exercise the memory & other cognitive functions, or tools that make accomplishing daily tasks easier. Objects that are related to already established dementia-based therapies as well as those that help alleviate symptoms or otherwise improve the giftee's mood & stress levels are also good alternatives.
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By Anna Hazard
Introduction
Spring, known as a season of rebirth and new beginnings, is often considered a good time to ring in the new with freshly awakened motivations for starting a healthier lifestyle & diet. The same is true for seniors, who can enjoy the opportunities (not to mention the fresh bounties) brought forth by the warming weather.
After the winter months have passed, many types of produce will be more plentiful and much less expensive to acquire due to the added costs of out-of-season fruits & vegetables needing to be transported from further away (California or Florida for those still USA grown with other popular exporters being Mexico and Central America). Locally grown produce also tends to be more flavorful and nutrient-rich as importing from out-of-state or out-of-country often requires that produce be harvested before they have fully ripened, requires chemicals to preserve or induce ripening, or leaves the fruit or vegetables past their peak time of freshness once they've hit the store shelves.
By Anna Hazard
Introduction
With spring in the air and a spring to everyone's step (not to mention all the leftover supplies unearthed due to spring cleaning), it's time to whip up some seasonal decorations that will be a fun & healthy way for your senior loved ones (or anyone else in a crafty mood) to pass their time.
Most crafts can be made with supplies found around the house or with a few additional & inexpensive supplements for certain styles & tutorials (such as foam forms, special terrarium plants, or just a bit of iron-on hemtape to avoiding sewing).
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