February is Time to Care and Say Thanks

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HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Having Heart

February 5 - National Wear Red Day

February 1 - National Get Up Day

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February is all about hearts and appropriately is National Heart Month. Throughout the month you can focus on hearts and healthy relationships with the following celebration days:

February 1 - National Get Up Day

February 5 - National Wear Red Day

February 1 - National Get Up Day

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Get your heart in shape by Getting Up and moving 

February 5 - National Wear Red Day

February 5 - National Wear Red Day

February 5 - National Wear Red Day

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 Wear the color red to help bring attention to the importance of good heart health. 

February 6 - Time to Talk Day

February 17 - Nat'l Random Act of Kindness Day

February 5 - National Wear Red Day

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The day aims to bring attention to mental health and the importance of reaching out to others. 

February 11 - National Make a Friend Day

February 17 - Nat'l Random Act of Kindness Day

February 17 - Nat'l Random Act of Kindness Day

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An old adage says, there are no strangers in the world, just friends you have never met. Good friendships are a key to a healthy life. 

February 17 - Nat'l Random Act of Kindness Day

February 17 - Nat'l Random Act of Kindness Day

February 17 - Nat'l Random Act of Kindness Day

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Some say that one small act of kindness is the spark that ignites a more compassionate world. 

SAFETY IS THE KEY

Safety in the Bathroom

Watch to see helpful tips to making bathrooms safer for our elderly and vulnerable adults.

How to Care for Elderly Bath Needs

Bathing for elderly or vulnerable adults can be a stressful time.  Help your elder with these caregiving tips for bathing needs.  

Let's Talk About It

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  • Talk about it to your neighbors and family.  
  • Teach them about the warning signs of abuse and exploitation. 
  • Tell others of ways to get help.

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  • Act on things that seem odd or unusual.  
  • Ask the person if someone is hurting them or abusing them in any way. 
  • Alert authorities with any suspicious or dangerous situations. 

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  • Listen to elders when they claim that something is wrong. 
  • Look for changes in their activities or appearance,  
  • Learn about signs that may signal abuse.

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  • Knock on your elder neighbor's door to check in on them from time to time.
  • Know the warning signs of different types of abuse.  
  • Keep emergency contact numbers handy.

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February Is About Having A Heart

February is the time for showing appreciation for the relationships in our lives, and that includes our Elderly and Vulnerable Adults. It is a perfect time to show our elderly friends and family that we care. It is also a good time to say Thank You to the caregivers helping our loved ones.