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A lovey dovey couple are sitting on a bench in the park
OCTOBER 2022
and she says, “My ear hurts
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me…” He kisses it gently
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and asks, “Is it better now, my darling?” “It’s all gone,” giggles the girl, “but now I have a pain here,” and she points to her neck. The boy
OCTOBER 2: Karen D. church hymns on the piano
kisses it tenderly and asks,
OCTOBER 4: Bus ride to see the changing color of the leaves
“Better now, sweet pea?” “It’s all healed, my love! But
OCTOBER 5: Walter the Violinist
now I have a very bad pain
OCTOBER 10: Arvada Center coming to teach a dance/movement class
here,” she replies and points to her clavicle. “Excuse me,”
OCTOBER 11: Fiddlin’ with Fran
politely interrupts an old
OCTOBER 16: Karen D. church hymns on the piano
man from a neighboring
OCTOBER 19: Pastor Warren OCTOBER 20: Mark P. Entertainer
bench, “this is really
OCTOBER 25: October birthdays celebration
impressive! Do you heal
OCTOBER 31: Halloween Party
hemorrhoids as well?”
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Weather and You
Weather affects most of us in one way or another. I feel energetic when I wake up to sunshine. I feel like going back to sleep when the sky is overcast, or it is raining. And even when the temperature isn’t necessarily weather related—like a freezing movie theatre, or a hot stuffy conference room—heat, cold, sun, rain, each affect how we feel and act. Did you know that Alzheimer’s and dementia can affect the brain’s control centers, resulting in increased sensitivity to heat and cold? A 2018 research study demonstrated that cognitive (thinking) ability changed depending on the season. It appeared higher in the fall and summer when days are longer and sunnier. During winter and spring when the sun sets earlier, people experienced more episodes of sundowning which translates into an escalation of anger, irritation, and confusion. So, it may be important for you and your loved one to watch the weather and take precautions when necessary. Avoid uncomfortable spaces. Dress appropriately for the situation. Stay hydrated and find ways to make your environment consistently pleasant with both lighting and air conditioning.
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