WATERMELON DAY |
By Ginger Bonner
 I credit this special day to Wally Amos, the founder of Uncle Wally’s Muffin company who wrote a wonderful inspirational Watermelon Credo taken from his book "Watermelon Magic" The creed is all about thinking positive, having a positive attitude, making every day fun and stands for all the things I believe in. Each letter represents a different aspect of how to live your life. Check it out here. I give out copies of the creed to the residents on pink paper and the Watermelon Creed is the message of the day. I tell them that they should think of the creed every time they eat a watermelon!
Note: Watermelon Day is officially on August 3rd but can be celebrated anytime throughout the summer.
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SUMMER FOOD WORD PUZZLES AND ACTIVITIES FREE DOWNLOAD |
 In honor of Watermelon Day, I created these fun worksheets. In this free zipped folder, I share some fun summer food puzzles and activities. This bundle includes 8 activities: barbecue kriss kross, 2 summer fruit word search puzzles, 2 summer food word scrambles, fruit sayings and quotes and a fruit sensory guide. Just download and print!
*GO GRAB THAT NOW*
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REMINISCENCE |
 Reminiscence is reflection or remembrance of an individual’s past. Most older adults can benefit from reminiscing, especially those with Alzheimer’s Disease.The benefits of reminiscence are endless but some of the major benefits include:
- Increased quality of life
- Enhanced self-esteem
- Enhanced cognitive function
- Increased emotional well-being
- Promotion of self
- Increased socialization & communication
- Resolution of conflicts or unfinished business
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Introduction to Reminiscence Inservice - 50% OFF |
 This 60 minute introductory inservice is designed to assist the Recreation, Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview of Reminiscence as utilized with older adults and elders. This inservice comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, inservice sign in sheet, flyer to announce the inservice, an interactive exercise, and an inservice evaluation form.
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Thank you for taking the time to view this newsletter. HAPPY DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!
Many blessings, Kim
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