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Books We Recommend
The Caregiver's Guide to Dementia: Practical Advice for Caring for Yourself and Your Loved One by Gail Weatherill RN CAEd
The Thoughtful Caregiver: Surviving, Thriving and Growing in Spirit as You Care for Your Elderly Parent by Rebecca James Hecking
Is It Alzheimer's?: 101 Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions about Memory Loss and Dementia (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) by Peter V. Rabins
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) by Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins
Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
Keeping Seniors Engaged
Funster 250+ Large Print Word Search Puzzles for Adults: Word Search Book for Adults Large Print with a Huge Supply of Puzzles Paperback by Charles Timmerman
1950's Word Search Puzzle Book: Large Print Word Search Books for Seniors, Adults, and Teens. 100 Easy, Entertaining, Fun Puzzles! Paperback by Sharper Mind Press
Picture Book of Psalms: For Seniors with Dementia by Mighty Oak Books
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Recipes That Replenish Us
Why Thyme?
It’s an herb that is high in vitamin C along with vitamin A and manganese. It has many flavonoids, which are said to increase antioxidant capacity and have anti-inflammatory effects.
The herb is shown to boost one's mood and, as an essential oil, is shown to boost one's feeling of well-being.
The herb is known for its antibacterial properties, as well as reducing high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol.
Thyme has a wonderful flavor, and is used in cuisines around the world, especially in France, Italy, and the Mediterranean.
Thyme tea and thyme water are easy to assemble. They take a minimum amount of time and ingredients to prepare. These drinks can be enjoyed throughout the day and stimulate memory, soothe a cough, and have a tonic effect on the entire nervous system.
Thyme Infused Water
2 quarts water
2-4 sprigs of thyme
Allow to sit overnight in or out of the refrigerator. If adding additional ingredients refrigerate overnight.
Optional: You may add sliced cucumbers, lemons, strawberries, or oranges.
Will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Thyme Infused Tea
3 cups water
8-10 thin, tender sprigs of thyme
Bring water to a boil. Steep thyme at least 10 minutes. Strain before serving.
Optional: Stir in honey and a squeeze of lemon.
Will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.