Aged Care Employee Day - August 7, 2020

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Aged Care Employee Day

Caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy.

John Hoeven

It’s something people commonly joke about as the years go by, especially when parents start getting on our young nerves. “Remember Dad; I’m the one that gets to pick what Home you go into,” With Home meaning that universal specter of every independent adult, the Adult Care Facility. While many of us would never dream of sending our parents someplace horrible, it’s important to remember the men and women who make those facilities a warm and welcoming place when it comes time. Aged Care Employee Day reminds us that there is someone who’s hands we place the care of our elderly in when we’re not there to care for them ourselves.

History of Aged Care Employee Day

The Whiddon Group recognized that days like International Nurses Day didn’t cover a broad enough spectrum to show support and gratitude to all of the people who are involved in the care of the elderly, and took steps to change that. Almost 80% of the people who provide Aged Care aren’t nurses, doctors, or other medical professionals. They’re janitors, kitchen staff, laundry workers, and even volunteers who take time out of their day to ensure that our golden years are full of comfort and support.

While Nurses are an essential part of the Aged Care industry, things would simply grind to a stop without the help of the cleaners, cooks, drivers, hospitality teams, and laundry employees who deal with all the day to day minutiae that helps things move along smoothly. Throughout their work these individuals also interact with our loved ones, forming meaningful relationships and friendships that ensure that loneliness isn’t one of the experiences they have while in the facility.

The Austrian studio Precht has designed a park that allows people to hang out outside while separated by hedges. What would a park look like and how would it function if it takes the rules of social distancing as a design guideline. And what can we learn from a space like this that still has value after the pandemic.

Joke of the Day

thanks, Anita

Two men are hiking through the woods when one of them cries out, “Snake! Run!” 

His companion laughs at him. “Oh, relax. It’s only a baby,” he says. “Don’t you hear the rattle?” 

Word of the Day

hysteric

MEANING:

adjective: Exhibiting an uncontrolled or overly emotional state, volatility, attention-seeking behavior, etc.
noun: An overly emotional or unstable person.

ETYMOLOGY:

Via Latin from Greek hystera (uterus), from the former belief that disturbances in the uterus resulted in such behavior. Earliest documented use: 1652.

USAGE:

“And they say, you know what, he is hysteric. He is the nut.”
General Wesley Clark Says Petraeus Is Right Man for Afghanistan; Analyst Wire; Jun 25, 2010.

“[Her] father is suddenly transformed into a stranger -- a hostile hysteric who’s lost all contact with the here and now.”
Sandra Hall; Strong McConville Gives Drama Punch; Sun Herald (Sydney, Australia); Mar 8, 2020.

Idiom of the Day

A shallow brook babbles the loudest

People who are loud and talk a lot usually have nothing of substance to say. This contrasts with "Still waters run deep." Other versions are "Shallow brooks babble loudest" and "Shallow brooks are noisy."

This Day in History

1789 - The U.S. War Department was established by the U.S. Congress.

1888 - Theophilus Van Kannel received a patent for the revolving door.


1934 - The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling striking down the government's attempt to ban the controversial James Joyce novel "Ulysses."


1959 - The U.S. launched Explorer 6, which sent back a picture of the Earth.


1974 - French stuntman Philippe Petit walked a tightrope strung between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center.


1987 - A Los Angeles judge threw out a lawsuit against Ozzy Osbourne. The lawsuit had been filed by the parents of a teenager who had committed suicide while listening to Ozzy's song, "Suicide Solution."


1999 - Tony Gwynn (San Diego Padres) got his 3,000th hit of his major league career.


2000 - The family of Jimi Hendrix won a case at an international panel to evict the holder of the Internet address www.jimihendrix.com.


2003 - Stephen Geppi bought a 1963 G.I. Joe prototype for $200,000.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, August 7

You are a person who is very concerned with balance so that you always aim to be fair. Even so, you are in fact given to excess and at times you can be quite indulgent, as you love all the good things in life. You are charismatic with a friendly, communicative matter but also a highly developed spiritual or imaginative side that others might not always know about. In love, you can sometimes be impulsive, as you follow your heart and not always logic, as logical as you are in other areas of life. You might notice that you are more accountable than most when things go wrong. Famous people born today: 

1876 Mata Hari [Margaretha Geertruida Zelle], Dutch exotic dancer, courtesan and convicted German WWI spy, born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands (d. 1917)


1903 Louis Leakey, British paleoanthropologist and archaeologist (1964 Richard Hooper Medal), born in Kabete, Kenya (d. 1972)


1904 Ralph Bunche, American diplomat to the UN (Nobel Peace Prize1950), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1971)


1932 Abebe Bikila, Ethiopian Olympic marathon champion (Olympic gold, marathon 1960, 64) and Africa's first world record breaking athlete in any sport, who won the 1960 Olympics marathon barefoot, born in Jato, Ethiopian Empire (d. 1973)


1975 Charlize Theron, South African actress (Mad Max, The Cider House Rules, Monster), born in Benoni, Transvaal

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READERS INFO

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AUGUST 7: NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY

The one day a year in which we shine a light on these beautiful beacons.

2.

AUGUST 8, 1960

The song Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini performed by Brian Hyland reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts. It was written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss. The catchy song tells the story of a girl first wearing the new swim item and being shy about it. Hyland was only 16 years old at the time of the song's release. Within two months of its release in the United States, the song sold a million copies. It was a top hit in France and Germany too. During his career, Hyland also sang other popular songs including Sealed With a Kiss and I'll Never Stop Wanting You.

3.

AUGUST 9, 1854

 
Henry David Thoreau  (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862)

 

"Walden" was published by Henry David Thoreau on this
day in 1854. 

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Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

adult recipe

Seasonal Fruit & Vegetable Salad with Gin Vinaigrette

FRIDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS

Steve Irwin has a snail named after him.

Scientifically called the “Crikey steveirwini”, scientists discovered this rare species of tree snail in 2009. They named it in honor of the late explorer as its shell was khaki in color, like the Crocodile Hunter’s signature outfit.

The world’s loudest bird call can be heard from half a mile away.

That’s 0.8 kilometers away! This piercing call belongs to the Three-wattled Bellbird, and what’s more is that they have different sounding calls in different countries, like regional accents.

In the 18^th Century, Napoleon and Benjamin Franklin were both defeated at chess by a machine.

The machine was called the Mechanical Turk. It was however, later revealed to be a very elaborate hoax, with a highly-skilled chess master hiding inside the “machine” and moving the pieces against the opponent.

The word “disaster” means “bad star” in Ancient Greek.

This is because back in Ancient Greek times, astrology was often used as a means of predicting things such as the weather, or natural events like earthquakes. So by seeing a “bad star” it would mean a calamity was inbound.

Johnny Cash has a species of tarantula named after him.

Scientifically named “Aphonopelma johnnycashi”, this tarantula was discovered in 2015 near Folsom Prison, California, and was named after Johnny Cash in honor of his song Folsom Prison Blues.

PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY

Crochet Today 2013-04

Pictures of the day

Peasant Woman Binding Sheaves (after Millet) is an 1889  oil-on-canvas painting by Dutch Post-Impressionist artist  Vincent van Gogh showing a woman at work in a wheat field during the harvest. As a young man, Van Gogh pursued what  he saw as a religious calling, wanting to minister to working  people. Failing to find a vocation in ministry, he turned to art as a means of expressing and communicating his deep sense of  the meaning of life. In his series of paintings of wheat fields,  Van Gogh expressed through symbolism and use of color his  deeply felt spiritual beliefs, appreciation of manual laborers,  and connection to nature. This work is based on an 1852  drawing of a woman gathering wheat by Jean-François Millet. It  is one of several paintings by Van Gogh based on the ten  Travaux des champs engravings made for the journal L'Illustration  from Millet's drawings of peasant life. Van Gogh's painting is in the  collection of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

Desert relic 

The cones of a female welwitschia reach for the skies over the Namib Desert. These desert survivors have an extraordinary biology. Male and female plants both produce distinctive cones. Each plant comprises just two leaves, a stem base and a tap root. The woody stem stops growing at the apex but widens with age, forming a concave disc, but the two original seedling leaves continue to grow, gradually splitting and fraying. The largest specimens span more than 8 metres (26 feet) and may be 1,000 years old or more.

knit
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Knitty didn't want it.
knit
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Love Pillow

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Bear Family

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Mitered Hybrid Dishcloth pattern by Ada Lai

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Twisted Stitch Blanket

Knit Pattern of the Day: 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Ondas pattern by Laura Wilson-Martos


Quonset Chunky

crochet
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Boho Market Bag

crochet
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Sassy Sunflower Afghan

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Rose Ring

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Candy Flower Coaster

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Tollesbury Blanket



Quarantine Cooking Recipes

thanks, Debbie

A few simple ingredients simmered together become a truly tasty meal that's sure to become your new favorite comfort food dish.

Stewed Pork and Squash

RECIPE .. for your pup

thanks, Vicky

Carob Bake Recipe by Paula Deen

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Slow-Cooker Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE

Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.

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Amazing Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

These taste soooo close to Olive Garden® breadsticks! 

Breadsticks

SWEETS

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No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Pie

COOKBOOK FRIDAY

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Tasty Recipes for People with Diabetes

ADULT COLORING

FUN

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Take a Virtual Drive in Cities Around the World While Listening to Local Radio

Since countries around the world grapple with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people are appreciating the little things they got to experience before quarantine, including the feeling of driving around a city and taking in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Drive & Listen

CRAFTS ... sewing

MakeIt Clearly Heard Mask

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Lucy

How to make a homemade lava lamp

PUZZLE

Chandelier Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

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SUDOKU ... medium

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QUOTE

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CLEVER 

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HOW WELL CAN YOU HEAR

Cool Hearing Test: Are You a Superhuman?

EYE OPENER 

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Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home

Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Those who believe without reason cannot be convinced by reason. -James Randi, magician and skeptic (b. 7 Aug 1928)

thanks, Heide

OPTICAL ILLUSION

The brick road

According to the creators of this illusion, we perceive the two images as one whole scene. If we were standing in front of it looking at it directly, the street on the left would be turning more to the right.

This happens because we possess depth perception and an instinctive understanding of perspective -  our brains automatically "correct" the angle as if we were looking at a single scene in three dimensions.

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