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08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Next Sunday!

Discover the fantastic fungi at For-Mar during a series of Educational Field Experiences. Each Experience includes an introduction on mushroom identification and focuses on identifying fungal species through the Seasons (not to identify mushrooms for edibility). Participants are encouraged to bring a small basket or mesh (fiber, not plastic) bag, tick/insect repellent, and to wear long pants and closed shoes during the hike.

Suggested for ages 16 and older.
Cost: Free

Pre-registration is required by 8/8/26
Register here: https://geneseecountyparks.org/calendar/ #/events/VKhWKDWbEP/instances/g5c2AU50gb/

08/03/2026

Healthy ageing doesn’t begin with a perfect routine. It begins with a few small habits repeated often. 🌿☀️

Get some morning light, hydrate, move your body, breathe slowly, eat nourishing foods and give your mind a quiet minute.

You don’t need to do everything. Choose 3–5 rituals that fit your morning and stay consistent.

08/03/2026

The kitchen can be one of the most meaningful places in the home. It is where meals are prepared, traditions are shared, and memories are made. For someone living with dementia, however, it can also become one of the greatest sources of confusion and risk.

The good news is that creating a safer kitchen does not always require expensive renovations. Small, thoughtful changes can make a remarkable difference.

Simple strategies such as stove k**b covers, induction cooktops, visual timers, personalized reminder signs, and reducing countertop clutter can help prevent accidents while preserving confidence and independence. These changes work because they support the changing brain instead of expecting the brain to adapt to a complex environment.

Our goal should never be to take away someone’s dignity. It should be to create an environment where success is more likely than failure.

Remember, dementia care is not about controlling people. It is about designing spaces that gently guide, reassure, and protect them.

Sometimes the safest kitchen is not the one with the most technology. It is the one that has been thoughtfully designed with love, understanding, and compassion.

❤️ Small changes in the kitchen can create safer days, calmer moments, and greater peace of mind for the entire family.

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08/03/2026

08/03/2026

🎒📚 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫! 🍎🩺

Join the Shiawassee County Health Department on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟔, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 for our 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫.

There will be many 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 on-site offering resources, information, and services to help your family get ready for the new school year.

If you would like your child to receive immunizations during this time:

📞 Call us at 989-743-2356 to schedule, or book your appointment online here:
🔗https://ph-shiawassee-county.as.me/2026backtoschool.

We hope to see you there!

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Dryer sheets do one job in the laundry room. They do a completely different one everywhere else.

Their whole trick is static — attracting dust instead of repelling it. That's exactly what makes them dangerously good at picking up pet hair and grime off blinds, baseboards, and furniture nobody wants to actually dust.

A used sheet buffs chrome faucets to a shine a paper towel can't manage. A fresh one lifts a deodorant smudge off a shirt in seconds.

Tuck one into a gym bag overnight and the smell just isn't there in the morning.

The softener was never really the point. The static was.

08/03/2026

The bathroom is one of the highest risk areas in the home for a person living with dementia, but it can also become one of the safest with a few thoughtful changes.

As dementia progresses, the brain may have difficulty recognizing familiar objects, remembering the sequence of everyday tasks, or judging depth and balance. What seems obvious to us may feel confusing or overwhelming to someone living with dementia.

Instead of expecting the person to adapt, adapt the environment.

Place grab bars where support is naturally needed. Keep toilet paper within easy reach while seated. Choose a light colored, non slip bath mat that provides traction without appearing like a hole or barrier on the floor. Use clear, high contrast signs at the point of use, such as “Bathroom” above the toilet and “Wash Hands” near the sink. Reduce clutter and keep only essential items visible.

These simple environmental modifications support the changing brain, promote independence, reduce falls, and help preserve dignity.

Dementia care is not about doing more. It is about designing spaces that work with the brain instead of against it.

❤️ A well designed bathroom doesn’t just improve safety. It builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and helps someone remain independent for as long as possible.

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