May 2025

The Golden Rules of Dementia

Dementia is a progressive condition that results in decline in cognitive function. People with dementia have increasing difficulties with short term memory, thinking, and reasoning. For family members it can be hard to watch the decline in a loved one who is struggling with dementia. Interacting when someone has dementia can be difficult. Following these three Golden Rules can help.

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In the garden: Mowing the right way helpful

Lawn mowers have sure been buzzing as of late! Mowing is a fundamental practice in maintaining a good lawn. Correct mowing produces a neat, even, well-groomed appearance that is a source of personal pride and satisfaction. A lawn’s density, vigor, water consumption, weed infestation and resistance to weather stress is largely affected by how it is mowed. The effectiveness of all other lawn maintenance — fertilizing, watering and weed control — depends on proper mowing.

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