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September 2021 | Issue 8
September's All About Healthy Aging!
Working Towards Ending the Stigma of Alzheimer's/Dementia During World Alzheimer's Month

50 million people, worldwide, are living with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. Dementia is a general term describing a group of symptoms associated with a cognitive decline that's severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's Disease is a form of dementia- a specific degenerative condition of the brain caused by cell damage that accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. While there is no cure, studies have shown that an effective way to halt the progression of the disease is to keep the mind mentally stimulated and to help keep individuals with Alzheimer's involved in their social circles as well as their communities.

Healthy Aging (and What it Actually Means)
The key to healthy aging is making a series of small but impactful lifestyle changes to keep your mind and body functioning as optimally as possible.

A great deal of scientific research has gone into the concept of healthy aging.

Conquer Your Pain...
The Healthy Way!
Chronic pain is pain that is ongoing and typically lasts longer than six months. This type of pain can continue even after the injury or illness that caused it has healed.

While chronic pain is irritating and can be uncomfortable at times, life doesn't have to stop!

Supporting the Communities We Serve
A "Hole in One" for Our Elders
The Elder Services of Merrimack Valley does so much to support our clients as well all seniors throughout the Merrimack Valley communities and beyond!

This is precisely why we are proud to be a "Hole-in-One" Sponsor for this organization's Annual Golf Classic Event!
Supporting a More Dementia Friendly Community for All
ABC Home Healthcare Professionals is proud to say that we have our own Dementia Friends Champion right here in-house!

Our Business Development Manager, Michelle McNall, has just completed the course required to be able to train others within the community on how to become more dementia friendly and inclusive for all!

Are you interested in learning more about Dementia or would you, your family or your organization benefit from a Dementia Friends training?


Interested in a FREE memory screening?

The Fun Stuff
Can You Guess It?

More people are born in September than any other month...is this true or false?


When did the New York Times publish its first edition?




Fun With Words

Word searches are a fun way to pass the time but, more importantly, they are a great exercise for the brain!


Did you solve it? Email us for the answer key
FALL in love with this ultimate comfort food classic!
This chicken and dumplings recipe is not only delicious but is crock-pot friendly and super easy to make!

Here's what you will need:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuits
  • 2 (10.5 oz) cans of Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper