June is the National Great Outdoors Month. And what better way to enjoy the great outdoors than with a picnic. Picnics bring back a feeling of relaxation and good old fashioned fun. Add to that a time spent with the family, and its easy to see why picnics aren't just fun for your elder family member or friend, but for the whole family.
This month head out into the great outdoors with our 10 Tips To Make Caregiving Easier This Summer. Finding Simple Joys in your lives can make you both put on a smile.
Jonnelle
10 Tips To Make Caregiving Easier This Summer
Summertime is the time to relax and enjoy life. Give these 10 things a try this summer to help put a smile on the face of the person you're caring for ... and you too.
1. Bring potted flowers up onto the porch or deck. Water them together and watch them grow. 
2. Plant a container herb garden. Use the herbs to make delicious meals, and put some excitement back into the cooking process.
3. Make ice cream with an old fashioned ice cream machine. What's your favorite flavor?
4. Plan a picnic. There are so many options in Colorado. Head up to the mountains for the day. Head to your local park. Or simply head outside under the closest tree.
5. Slip something special into the picnic basket. How about a bottle of bubbles? Nobody can resist a smile when bubbles are floating in the air.
6. Take your picnic basket to a concert in the park. Many neighborhoods offer concert series. Or try Hudson Gardens or Botanic Gardens.
7. Buy some summertime magazines. Try out a new recipe. Try one of their home decorating tips.
8. Build a summertime scrapbook. Find old pictures from the childhood days of the person you're caring for, and talk about the good ol' days.
9. Invite the grandkids over for watermelon - and a seed spitting contest.
10. Listen to an audio book outside with a glass of lemonade. Many of today's top authors create books in audio format. Choose your favorite writer, your favorite genre, and sit back and enjoy.
[Adeste In Home Care is there to help you with the day to day tasks so you can spend your time with your loved one doing the things that truly matter. From part time help, to around the clock care, Adeste will help your loved one remain in the comfort of their own home for as long as possible.]
Reading Corner
Picnics by Linda Collister
No matter if you're a few steps from your back door, or hundreds of miles from home, nothing beats the fun of a picnic. Start by grabbing the book Picnics by Linda Collister and discover the secrets behind a great picnic.
Create a few of the simple recipes. And sit back, relax, and enjoy your summer.
Eating Health: PASTA SALAD
INGREDIENTS
· 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
· 1/2 cup thinly sliced or shredded carrots
· 2 stalks celery, sliced thin
· 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
· 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
· 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
· 2 large tomatoes, diced
· 1/4 cup chopped scallions including tops
· 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
· 1 cup small, pitted black olives
· OPTIONAL: 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh herb of choice (mint, basil, or cilantro)
· 1 (16 ounce) bottle Vinaigrette salad dressing
· 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
2. Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onion, parsley, black olives and OPTIONAL FRESH HERB together in large bowl.
3. Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Vinaigrette dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
4. Chill for one hour before serving.
Adeste In Home Care is proud to offer you a variety of resources we find helpful to maintain an in home living arrangement. In this month's newsletter, we're happy to introduce you to a wonderful product called the Handybar.
HANDYBAR - GREAT TOOLS FOR ACTIVE SENIORS
The Handybar is designed to make it easy for today's active seniors to get in and out of the car easily. Simply insert the Handybar into the U-shaped striker on the door panel, and use it as leverage to help you out of the car.
As an added bonus, the Handybar can also be used as a seatbelt cutter, and as a window breaker in case of emergency situations. A must have for any car that transports seniors.
At Adeste In Home Care, we're dedicated to helping people all over the Denver metropolitan area remain at home for as long as possible. Whether you have a short-term need, or a long-term concern, we can help you set up a plan to provide you with the care and comfort your family deserves.
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