Updates from your APTS Family!!

Monthly News & Updates from APTS august | 2021

“Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it.

We are all part of one another.”

– Yuri Kochiyama

As we enter the "dog days of summer", let's take a moment to be grateful for the past couple of months that we have been blessed with bright sunny days, warm summer nights, and the ability to safely be with others outside of our own home units.

We, here at A Place to Start, are very fortunate to have an amazing community behind us, amazing families that we work with and we have been especially grateful for the small gatherings we have been able to host this summer! What a joy to see faces, some familiar and some new, and to be in the presence of each other again.

Some fun dates to remember and celebrate in August:

3rd National Watermelon Day

5th-11th National Smile Week

7th-8th Wild Maine Blueberry Weekend

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~ In the News~

(........literally)

MSNBC news anchor, Richard Lui, shares his lessons on caregiving and on the importance of selflessness.

Lessons Learned

The APTS Cooking Corner

In honor of

National Watermelon Day,

here is a fantastically cool recipe for those hot August days that are on their way!!!

Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad

Episode #55 - My brave Mother is finally free from her suffering

If you would like to donate in memory of your warrior, please know that we will always speak their name and always remember & honor their fight.

In Memory of YOUR Warrior

Molly's Movement

Meet the creator and founder of Molly's Movement. This is Joey-a loving son who shared his journey with dementia on a public level to help others who are experiencing the same and to raise awareness of this devastating disease. This video shows the aftermath of a quickly progressing form of dementia and a grieving son-but through the tears and sadness, he delivers a strong message of love.

Learn More about Molly's Movement

Welcome to the APTS Reading Nook

Kitchen Table Wisdom is a wonderful book filled with stories of valuable life lessons and wisdom for daily living. The many stories are both touching and inspirational and are extremely relatable to those who are now suffering or anyone who has ever suffered...in other words: All of us!

Pick up a copy from your favorite bookstore.

You wont be sorry !

Order your copy HERE from Fine Print Booksellers

Avita Day Care Program

Avita of Wells is starting their

Adult Day Program in August!

WHEN?

9am- 4pm

Monday through Friday

with a 3 day per week minimum.

We have clients who have enrolled their loved ones in this program prior to Covid. They all had good things to say about the activities, the caring employees, and the attention their loved ones received.

If you think this is something you would like for your loved one, Lisa Nassif at Avita would be happy to explain the program and address any questions!

For More Information 207-646-3444.

APTS Caregiver

Support Group

Last month marked the return of our Caregiver Support Group!

We had a great turnout with a

wonderfully diverse group!

We were so happy to see members of our community able to attend after finding someone to stay with their loved ones. There is a real need for support groups and we are so grateful to offer the opportunity to talk with others. It is wonderful and heart warming to see clients helping other clients with suggestions and exchanging information.

In the coming months we will continue to host these support groups in an effort to provide a safe and nurturing place for others to share, support and talk with others who are on the same journey.

A very special THANK YOU to Avita

for being a top sponsor!

We appreciate all your support!

WYMAN's is a proud

Supporter of

A Place To Start

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