If you’re a gardener, you might know exactly what these clients are doing, and why it’s a sure sign of spring. Garden season actually starts well before the weather’s warm enough to plant seedlings in the garden. It even starts…
In a functional maintenance program, a client works with a therapy aide. If you’ve ever completed a course of physical or occupational therapy–or provided care for someone who has–you know that the discharging therapist sends you home with a recommended…
George Washington Carver is frequently honored in U.S. schools during Black History Month. Modern farmers owe the legendary Tuskegee Institute agricultural scientist a huge debt – his research helped black farmers in the South become more self-sufficient and less reliant…
Wellness Shop Opens at Bucyrus Scintillating Soul Owner, Savannah McKay If 2023 is your year to practice self-care, check out Scintillating Soul, the new shop at the Bucyrus Campus. Milwaukee native Savannah McKay creates and sells a variety of hand…
Indaba Nights 2023 will feature a variety of proven favorites and newcomers to the stage at the Indaba Band Shell this summer, in a lineup recently announced at the Indaba African Ball. The free Wednesday night series showcases local performers…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InuGxumvSag A joyous, record-setting crowd of more than 200 attended the 2023 Indaba African Ball on February 4, wearing colorful and elegant African-inspired attire for an evening of live music, dancing, Afro-Caribbean-style food, taking photos… and supporting free programming at…
Summer Dreams: Stories from the Garden For decades, gardeners have looked forward to February and the arrival of new seed catalogs in the mail. Browsing the catalogs was their first step in planning the year’s plantings. Most importantly, it was…
Wheelchair-accessible tubs offer spa-like experience. January is National Bath Safety Month. It’s easy to take bathing and showering for granted, but as we age, those hard and slippery bathroom surfaces pose a safety hazard, particularly when combined with balance problems,…
For 3-year-olds, it’s all about the sprinkles! Ingredients: Energetic 3-year-olds -- five Patient teachers -- two Prebaked sugar cookies, various holiday shapes, 2 dozen Thick cookie frosting, 6 colors Tiny, round multicolored sprinkles Directions: 1. Seat pre-schooolers at low table,…
Cornish hens, fine china, good company make for fine “Friendsgiving” Clients staying in St. Ann Center’s temporary overnight respite care unit over Thanksgiving celebrated the holiday with a down-home feast and good company, Because caregivers need breaks, too, St. Ann…