It’s almost canning season in the Midwest. Berry season is less than a month away. That means it’s time to get those Ball jars out of the basement or garage, wash them, and find lids for them. Ball, has been making canning jars since 1884, and is still the leading manufacturer of home canning products in the United States.

In honor of their anniversary, the company is hosting an exhibit of classic Ball jars, “Can it! 125 Years of the Ball Jar,” from now until August 23, 2009 at the Minnestrista Cultural Center in Muncie, Indiana – the home …read more

AlzheimersNotes.com
 Sometimes phrases will spark memories and enthrall the Alzheimer’s patient.  See if you can remember any they may have been mentioned about your patient’s childhood.  These may be outdated words and phrases, but they reflect the world where your patient currently resides.
The Dog Days of Summer….this was an expression of my childhood during the lazy, hazy days of languid, humid heat and still seems to be a saying or description of this time of year from about July 3 to August 11.  I recall my mom mentioning this when we were in the midst of haying and canning and the weather was hottest in the …read more