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Christmas Traditions To Borrow From Around The World

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Our residents often find comfort in celebrating the same Christmas traditions year after year. However, it’s also fun to introduce a few new activities each year. We especially enjoy exploring the customs of other countries. Today I’m sharing five ideas I know your residents will enjoy. I hope you’ll also ask your residents to share their family Christmas traditions.

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Don’t Toss Those Calendars!

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Most of your residents remove calendars from their walls at the beginning of each new year, toss them in the trash, and put up new ones. Not so fast! This year, I hope you’ll invite your residents to repurpose their calendars into greeting cards.

I think January is the perfect time to get residents together for card-making parties, and here’s why. Lots of organizations send out greeting cards to brighten the holidays for lonely people. But, here’s the problem. After Christmas, the cards abruptly end and they don’t start up again until Valentine’s Day.

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What Is An Adult Foster Care Home?

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The other day, one of my readers asked for my opinion of adult foster care homes. Unfortunately, I knew very little about this concept. So, I’ve been doing some research, and today I’ll share what I learned.

What is an adult foster care home?

An adult foster care home is a private home providing supervision and basic care to a small group of unrelated residents aged 18 and over. The residents may have developmental delays, mental health issues, or they may be elderly.

Rules vary depending on the state, but they usually limit the number of residents to six or fewer. Unlike an assisted living community, caregivers live in the house with the residents. While they provide care around the clock, the caregivers usually sleep during the night.

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How You Can Help Fight Cancer

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Update: Ryan finished the Philadelphia Marathon today. Thanks so much to everyone who donated to the American Association for Cancer Research. You helped both Ryan and his team exceed their fundraising goals!

Original Post: Many of you know I’ve been battling metastatic breast cancer since March 2021. (You can read more of my story in the “Cancer Journey” tab.)

In November, my son Ryan will run the Philadelphia Marathon to help raise money for the American Association for Cancer Research. If you’re able, I would love to have you join him by becoming a donor. Please visit Ryan’s marathon page for all the details.

Thank you so much for your support!

The Surveyors Just Walked In!

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When you saw the title of this article, did you feel a twinge of panic? If so, you’re not alone.

During the many years I worked in nursing homes, my stomach always did a flip when I heard the surveyors had entered our building. No matter what wonderful care you provide, it’s always unnerving to be watched and questioned by surveyors.

So, who are these people? Today we’ll look at the purpose, backgrounds, and responsibilities of nursing home surveyors.

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