Gobble!! Gobble!! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I don’t know if many of you know this but over the past few years, Thanksgiving has slowly risen to the top of my favorite holiday list! Yes, I love Christmas and my birthday too. But I have come to find a true appreciation for Thanksgiving. It is…
Cook’s Corner Continued: Without Wax
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” …
Taking Care of Your Feet
Think about your feet. We all need to take better care of them. All the places they take us and allow us to do, they really get little attention, well… until they hurt! The biggest factor for good foot health is having good blood circulation. Movement improves circulation which brings needed blood with its nutrients…
Am I Awake or Still Dreaming? By Ava M. Stinnett
Dreams have been a subject of interest and fascination for hundreds of years. Perhaps you’ve been puzzled about what a particular dream meant or you’ve wondered why you dream at all. Why do some people have no difficulty remembering their dreams, while others recall dreams only occasionally or not at all? A dream can include…
Chefs Corner- Labor Day
This month we celebrate Labor Day, a national holiday that was always intended to be a celebration of the American labor movement and a day dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our…
News From Boulder Creek
Dementia and Nutrition By Ava M. Stinnett Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important for people with dementia. Poor nutrition can result in dehydration, reduced muscle strength, and, in some cases, an increase in behavioral symptoms. Some people with dementia experience problems with eating and drinking. Common reasons include difficulty communicating their likes and dislikes;…
Chefs Corner, Without a Day……
After reflecting on Father’s Day this past June, I could not help but notice that something more is missing. We pay tribute to mother’s on Mother’s Day, Veteran’s on Veteran’s Day, and even doughnuts have their day. But when do we honor and celebrate our elders? When do we pay tribute to those…
Dehydration in the Elderly
Dehydration in the elderly is common and occurs when the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes (mineral compounds required by the body to regulate temperature and maintain healthy fluid balance). It is not necessarily an emergency unless it’s gone on for a long period of time. Severe dehydration in the elderly, however, can…
Happy 4th of July
What do you celebrate or remember when it comes to this very special holiday? Did you go to a parade? Did you sit on a blanket in the park with your family and watch the fireworks? Did you reflect on what this country means to you? All the above would be on my list! Our…
Cooks Corner, Garrison Keillor on 18 Things We’ve Learned So Far
Garrison Keillor has always been one of my favorite storytellers. I especially appreciate his sharp wit and tongue-in-cheek innuendo. I recently found this article that he wrote and I thought I would share it with my Boulder family. I hope that you can appreciate his humor as I do… I turned 70 aboard a…