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Did you know that some areas of Denmark experience only seven hours of daylight and a long 17 hours of darkness each night at this time of year? I think that sounds awful! And yet, studies show that Danes are some of the happiest people on earth.

What’s their secret? One of them might be their concept of hygge (pronounced “hue-gah”). Loosely translated, hygge means coziness and well-being. It’s a lifestyle adopted by many Danish people that helps them find enjoyment during those long, cold winters.

As I’ve learned more about hygge, I wondered if we can use this concept to create a better sense of well-being for our nursing home residents. This might be especially useful as we deal with the many challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic.

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Have you ever heard of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week? Since it’s tucked between two major holidays, many of us overlook this important time. Scheduled for the first full week of December, Older Driver Safety Awareness Week falls on December 7-11 in 2020.

Established by the American Occupational Therapy Association, this is an opportunity for us to talk with our aging loved ones about driver safety. Many older adults can safely drive well into their 70s, 80s, or even longer. However, a variety of issues common to aging can impair a person’s ability to drive safely:

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