Today is National Bird Day!

My mother always enjoyed birds and taught my brothers, sister and me much about them as we watched the various ones around our farm.  When she developed Alzheimer’s, Mother found great enjoyment watching the birds at the feeder on our deck.
Take time to  appreciate your birds (if you have birds for pets) and those in the out-of-doors with your Alzheimer’s family member.  Nursing homes sometimes have birds their patients can watch, either inside in cages or outside at feeders.  They also may play bird’s songs on CDs.
Here are some ideas for bird watching activities.

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