Memorial Day Cook-Outs?

  

Now, it’s not unreasonable to have one day out of a whole year to make it a point to remember those of the past who made the present better.  The present is based on history no matter how minor.  It doesn’t seem really fitting that the big events promoted by some powers that be are things like a backyard cookout for Memorial Day activities. 

May weather is usually nice enough to go visit the graves of those who were special in life and (if needed) tidy up the places and pause for a moment.  Sadly, it is not that possible for many, notably those at a distance, those who are confined to some facility like a hospital and they in the old folks’ home too far over “safe driving” age. 

While a picnic lunch might be in order if there are plans to spend some time with the remembrances, but such events are not meant to be “fun” times.  Even if one has not had someone near and dear die, there are “over-all” ones like veterans who have made life better for everyone.  Respect and a recalling that should be the order of the day. 

Taking kids to a cemetery is a debatable issue.  Life has to deal with the living world for one thing.  That’s what needs to be kept in mind.  Adults, on the other hand, can ordinarily work such a visit into one’s activity every so often when there is real intent.  As with many things, it helps if there are others around with the same idea. 

It’s hoped all had a good Memorial Day. 

Health Fairs For Old Folks

 

The old folks’ home underfoot (and surely some others but it’s a good bet it’s not all) has what is called a Health Fair every so often.  Such may go by other names.  A much different format may be used in other places, however the basic principle is much the same.  It is worth an inquiry if someone is interested in serious “senior living.” 

What it boils down to is this:  companies want clientele, customers, personnel, whatever. The more aggressive sorts go so far as to have persons who represent them at places like conferences, or just events where products, services and the like can be displayed, in the hopes of drawing in said clientele, customers, personnel, etc., forever. 

While the vendors at the old folks’ home are likely to be something like nursing services and medical equipment, it isn’t unusual to have someone from a specialized doctor’s office or clinics present giving something like a hearing or vision test for free.  Following up on it is up to the person undergoing the test.  It’s often a quick one. 

The bottom line in the deal is, if nothing else, the test result(s), such that they are, can be not only indication for personal information, they can be given to a person’s personal physician for further information.  In the place underfoot, fairs are “events” and come with prizes, food, socializing and new thoughts as well as information. 

The world of the elderly is different.