It’s “Summer Fun” for the Health & Wellness Channel Theme Day
August 20, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Theme Day at the b5 media Health & Wellness channel centers around the topic of Summer Fun. Hosted by Lib at Healthbolt, the round-up offers some last minute, end -of-summer suggestions.
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At Healthbolt Lib and Liz believe you should be able to laugh a little about your health, and thus, would like to introduce you to the Laryngospasms. Enjoy.
While it’s often difficult for Alzheimer’s caregivers to plan for summer fun, Mary Emma Allen has some ideas at Alzheimer’s Notes.
At Mental Health Notes, Alicia tells us how to find free mood boosters to manage depression …read more
Panda Picture Books for Alzheimer’s Patients’ Entertainment & Children’s Learning About China
August 10, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
AlzheimersNotes.com
With the Olympics located in China, panda bears come to mind. There seems to be a fascination with these black and white bears with the black patches around their eyes. They’re native to southwestern and central western China. Because of their distinctive markings, they’ve been a favorite with artists and photographers, as well as writers.
These animals become the focus of story books and find their way into art. Children enjoy reading about them. Often you’ll find that pictures and picture books entertain Alzheimer’s patients. Looking at them may initiate conversations and mind activity.
See some suggested books below to entertain youngsters and Alzheimer’s patients …read more




