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Show Mom How Much You Care

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. How will you show your Mom how much you care about her on this special day? Are you stumped on how to ring in Mother’s Day this year? It’s easy to get “present … Continue reading →

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Preserving Memories With Scrapbooking

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

The year 2012 has come and gone and 2013 is well underway. How are you going to preserve the wonderful memories that you and your loved ones shared last year? If you are caring for an older adult, you may … Continue reading →

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Volunteering: It’s Good For Your Health

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

Many Americans volunteer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 60 million people volunteered between 2010 and 2011. Volunteering is great for your health and your community. Research suggests that individuals who are 60 years and older have the … Continue reading →

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B-I-N-G-O

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

Residents at Doolittle Home enjoying playing Bingo. The rousing game of bingo that Americans love has a long and rich history. Bingo originated in the early 1500s. The roots of the game can be traced to an Italian lottery, Lo … Continue reading →

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Doolittle Home Hosts This Month’s BNG Meeting

Posted on October 16, 2012 by admin

Click here to open the gallery. Thank you to all who attended the BNG (Bristol Networking Group) meeting at Doolittle Home today. Thank you to Karole Nicholson for organizing the group, and thanks you to Pam Greenfield for educating us … Continue reading →

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47 Years Later At Doolittle Home

Posted on July 27, 2012 by admin

What a pleasant surprise today. Marilyn Aulis and Kathleen O’Malley came back to visit Doolittle Home after working here nearly 47 years ago. Marilyn’s mother was the head of housekeeping and that is how she started working here as a … Continue reading →

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Let’s Welcome Susan

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

Doolittle Home is pleased to announce that Susan Finn has joined their team as a marketing consultant to continue social media efforts, community outreach and educating families interested in elder care.  Susan has been a social media marketing consultant for … Continue reading →

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Communicating With Seniors

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

Language & Limitations Can Get In The Way Communication can be very simple. Someone says something, and another person understands what they said…and meant. Of course, not all communication goes so smoothly. Things can get in the way. For seniors, … Continue reading →

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Chew On This

Posted on February 23, 2012 by admin

Dry mouth (xerostomia) is a common complaint for patients who take multiple medications. Saliva is the body’s defense again cavities. Naturally occurring bacteria that live in your mouth produce acids that cause tooth decay. Saliva acts to neutralize these acids. … Continue reading →

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