February is Here! Spread Love and Kindness!

Monthly News & Updates from APTS

FEBRUARY 2022

February is upon us and although it's the shortest month of the year, we have packed it with a message of love and compassion.

"Compassion is not a virtue--it is a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have--it's something we choose to practice."

~ Brene Brown ~

Throughout this month, we will be honoring your loved ones on our Tree of Love that lights up our front window for all to see!

If you would like to purchase a heart to honor someone near and dear to you, please click the link below or visit our website today!!

Honor Your Warrior

National Caregivers Day

Feb. 18, 2022

We want to send some extra love to all the caregivers this month on National Caregivers Day

(and EVERY day!).

We know that being a caregiver takes a special kind of person and we know these last couple years have introduced new challenges of navigating through a pandemic, on top of the daily challenges of providing and protecting, nurturing and caring....so we want you to know that you are special and we applaud you!

Here's a little history on

National Caregivers Day!

~ Tips & Tricks ~

Coping with Nanny's Condition: Explaining Alzheimer's to Children

Having adult-sized conversations with children can be challenging, scary and easy to put off but children can sense changes so be upfront with them. They are resilient and should be included. These hard conversations in turn help to develop good communication skills.

Here are some ways to introduce the conversation about grandma or grandpa and the changes that come with this unforgiving disease.

Talking to Children About Alzheimer's/Dementia

Recommended:

Children's Books about Dementia

While children are resilient and easy to adapt to change, sometimes we the adults need some help in finding the right words to explain such situations. Finding some books may help them to relate to the changes and may open a door to hard conversations. Here are a few suggestions to get started with.....

Sometimes Even Elephants Forget (Kathleen Welch)

Grandma and Me (Beatrice Tauber Prior, PhD)

Always my Grandpa (Dr. Linda Scacco)

(*if purchasing through Amazon, don't forget to order through AmazonSmile!*)

10 More Children's Books to Help Explain Dementia

Alzheimer's Foundation of America presents a

Care Connection Webinar:

Depression in Older People with Cognitive Impairment

When: Feb. 10th @ 1 PM

Care Connection Webinar

Save your spot today and register for this webinar with guest speaker,Gregory A. Hinrichsen, PhD

(Associate Clinical Professor for the Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn of Medicine at Mount Sinai)

This presentation will review how common that is, how professionals and family members can identify depression, and what can be done about it.

~ The Cook Nook ~

For Those Who Love to Cook

Colder temperatures and comfort food go hand in hand! Here's a new take on a classic dish and a great way to sneak in some vegetables!!

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

A special treat for the ones you love! This is a simple classic recipe that is sure to bring a smile to all those who try it-- makes a great Valentine's Day treat!

Valentines Strawberry Chex Mix

We will continue to provide all our programming and consultations FREE of charge to the families seeking our help. We are able to continue this mission because of the love and support we have received from all of our supporters!

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A very special THANK YOU to Avita

for being a top sponsor!

We appreciate all your support!

A very special THANK YOU to Huntington Common

for all your support!