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Alewife	No eco-recommendation, but there is health information.
Anchovies	There are no eco-recommendations for this fish.
Arctic Char	Char, Arctic (farmed)
Barramundi U.S.	Barramundi from U.S.
Bluefish	No eco-recommendation, but there is health information.
Catfish	Catfish from U.S.	Basa/swai/tra
Caviar		Farmed caviar Wild white sturgeon caviar from Oregon and Washington	Imported wild caviar Wild paddlefish caviar
Chilean sea bass			All Chilean sea bass
Clams	Farmed clams Softshell clam	Wild clams
Cod	AK cod caught by longline	U.S. Pacific cod caught by trawl	Atlantic cod
Crab	Dungeness crab Stone crab	Blue crab Jonah crab King crab from U.S. Snow crab Southern tanner crab	Imported king crab
Crawfish	Crawfish from U.S.		Crawfish (imported)
Croaker	No eco-recommendation, but there is health information.
Eels	No eco-recommendation, but there is health information.
Flounder		Flounder/sole from the Pacific Ocean Summer flounder	Flounder/sole from the Atlantic Ocean (except Summer flounder)
Grouper		Black grouper from the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Red grouper from the U.S. Gulf of Mexico	All grouper except red and black from the U.S. Gulf of Mexico
Haddock	U.S. haddock caught by hook and line	U.S. haddock caught by trawl All Icelandic haddock
Hake		Red hake Silver hake	White hake
Halibut	Pacific halibut caught in Alaska and Canada	Greenland turbot California halibut caught by hook and line or trawl	Atlantic halibut California halibut caught by set gillnet
Herring		Atlantic herring
Hoki	There are no eco-recommendations for this fish.
Lingcod		All lingcod
Lobster	Caribbean spiny lobster from U.S. Spiny lobster	American/Maine lobster	Imported Caribbean spiny lobster
Mackerel	No eco-recommendation, but there is health information.
Mahimahi	Mahimahi from U.S. caught by troll/pole	Imported mahimahi caught by troll/pole Mahimahi from U.S. caught by longline	Imported mahimahi caught by longline
Marlin	No eco-recommendation, but there is health information.
Monkfish	No eco-recommendation, but there is health information.
Mullet	Striped mullet
Mussels	Farmed mussels
Opah		All opah
Orange roughy			All orange roughy
Oysters	Farmed oysters	Wild oysters
Paddlefish		Farmed paddlefish	Wild paddlefish
Perch, yellow	Yellow perch from Lake Erie	Yellow perch from Lake Huron or Lake Ontario
Pollock	Atlantic pollock from Norway caught by gillnet or purse seine	Alaska pollock (U.S.) Atlantic pollock from Canada or the U.S. Atlantic pollock from Iceland caught by gillnet Atlantic Pollock from Norway caught by Danish seine or trawl	Atlantic pollock from Iceland caught by Danish seine or trawl
Pompano			Florida pompano
Rockfish		Rockfish caught by hook and line	Rockfish caught by trawl
Sablefish/Black Cod	Sablefish from Alaska or Canada	Sablefish from California, Oregon or Washington
Salmon	Canned salmon Wild salmon from Alaska	Wild salmon from Washington Wild salmon from California Wild salmon from Oregon	Farmed or Atlantic salmon
Sardines	Pacific sardines from U.S.
Scallops	Farmed bay scallops	Sea scallops from the U.S. and Canada
Sea bass, black		All black sea bass
Sea Urchin	Sea urchin from Canada	Sea urchin from California	Sea urchin from Maine
Seatrout			Weakfish
Shad	No eco-recommendation, but there is health information.
Shark			All shark
Shrimp	Pink shrimp from Oregon Spot prawns from Canada	Farmed shrimp from U.S. Northern shrimp from U.S. and Canada Spot prawns from U.S. Wild shrimp from U.S.	Imported shrimp and prawns
Skate			All skate
Smelt	There are no eco-recommendations for this fish.
Snapper		Mutton snapper Yellowtail snapper	Imported snapper Red snapper Silk snapper Vermilion snapper
Sole		Flounder/sole from the Pacific Ocean Summer flounder	Flounder/sole from the Atlantic Ocean (except Summer flounder)
Squid	Longfin squid from U.S.	Squid (excluding U.S.)
Striped bass	Farmed striped bass
Sturgeon		Farmed white sturgeon Wild white sturgeon from Oregon and Washington	Atlantic sturgeon Imported wild sturgeon
Swordfish		Swordfish from U.S.	Imported swordfish
Tai snapper		New Zealand tai snapper caught by bottom longline	New Zealand tai snapper caught by Danish seine and bottom trawl
Tilapia	Tilapia from U.S.	Tilapia from Latin America	Tilapia from Asia
Tilefish		Tilefish from the mid-Atlantic	Tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico/South Atlantic
Trout	Farmed rainbow trout
Tuna	Albacore from U.S. or Canada Yellowfin from the U.S. Atlantic caught by troll/pole	Blackfin tuna from the Atlantic caught by troll/pole Canned light tuna Canned white/albacore Imported bigeye/yellowfin caught by troll/pole	Blackfin tuna form the Atlantic caught by longline or purse seine Bluefin tuna Imported bigeye/yellowfin tuna caught by longline
Wahoo		All wahoo
Walleye		All walleye
Wolffish	No eco-recommendation, but there is health information.
Wreckfish

Fish Riddles and Jokes

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What do you call a fish with no eyes?…Fsh
How do fish go into business?…They start on a small scale
Why are fish so smart?…They are always in schools
Which fish go to heaven when they die?…Angelfish
What kind of money do fishermen make?…Net profits
What TV game show do fish like best?…Name that tuna
Where do fish wash?…In a river basin

What part of a fish weighs the most?…It’s scales    
Why is a fish easy to weigh?…Because it has its own scales
What’s the difference between a newspaper and a TV set?…You can’t wrap your fish and chips in a TV set
Why are fish cleverer than humans?…Ever seen a fish spend a fortune trying to hook a human?
What did the fish do when his piano sounded odd?…He called the piano tuna
What day of the week do fish hate?…Frydays
Why are gold fish orange?…The water makes them rusty
What was the Tsar of Russia’s favorite fish?…Tsardines  What do you call a dangerous fish who drinks too much?…A beer-a-cuda
Why do penguins eat fish?…Because donuts get soggy before they can catch them.
Where do some of the parts for a fish come from?…Finland
Why did the dog jump into the sea?…He wanted to chase the catfish
Which fish dresses the best?…The Swordfish – It always looks sharp
What kind of fish will help you hear better?…A herring aid
What do romantic fish sing to each other?…Salmon-chanted evening
What do you call a big fish who makes you an offer you can’t refuse?…The Codfather
Why is a swordfish’s nose 11 inches long?…If it were 12 inches long it would be a foot
Which fish can perform operations?…A Sturgeon
What’s a sea serpent’s favourite meal?…Fish and ships
Why are fish so gullible?…They fall for things hook, line and sinker  

1st kipper: ‘Smoking’s bad for you’…2nd kipper: ‘It’s OK, I’ve been cured’
What is the best way to communicate with a fish?…Drop it a line
What puts white lines on the ocean?…Ocean liners
What kind of horse can swim underwater without coming up for air?…A seahorse
Where are most fish found?…Between the head and the tail
What do fish sing to each other?…Salmon-chanted evening
What fish sounds like a telephone?…Herring, herring…herring, herring…
How do you tune a fish?…With its scales
What do you get if you cross a trout with an apartment?…A flat fish
What fish is the most valuable?…A goldfish.
What’s the best way to catch a fish?…Have someone throw it at you.
What sea animal can be adjusted to play music?…The tune-a fish
How did the fish’s tail get stuck in the anchor chain?…It was just a fluke
What is purple and lives in the sea and weighs 5000 pounds?…Moby Plum
Why are manatees so wrinkled?…Did you ever tried to iron one?
Why are fish no good at tennis?…They don’t like to get too close to the net
Why did the optician go ice fishing?…He had perfect ice sight
There was an awful fight at the seafood restaurant…Four fish got battered
What lies at the bottom of the sea and shakes?…A nervous wreck
What do you call a man with a large flatfish on his head?…Ray
What side of a fish has the most scales?…The outside
How do you post a fish?…You send it COD … or first bass mail
What do you use to cut the ocean?…A seasaw
Where do you go to meet the best fish?…It doesn’t matter – any old plaice will do
What kind of a fish does your Parrot sit on?…A Perch
Why should you use six hooks on your fishing line?…eFISHancy
What is a knight’s favourite fish?…A swordfish
What fish is best to have in a boat?…A Sailfish
How do you get around fast on the bottom of the sea?…Skates
How does a group of dolphin’s make a decision?…Flipper coin
Why did the dolphin feel crabby?…Because he ate too many crabs
What is a dolphin’s favorite TV show?…Whale of fortune
How could the dolphin afford to buy a house?…He prawned everything
Why are dolphins cleverer than humans?…Within 3 hours they can train a man to stand at the side of a pool and feed them fish!
What did Cinderella Dolphin wear to the ball?…Glass flippers
What did the baby dolphin do when he didn’t get his way?…He whale-d
How do the fish get to school?…By octobus
Who held the baby octopus to ransom?…Squidnappers
What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus ?…I wanna hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand
How does an octopus go to war?…Well-armed
Who robs banks and squirts ink?…Billy the Squid
What fish make the best sandwich?…A peanut butter and jellyfish
What happened to the cold jellyfish?…It set
How can you tell if two octuspus’ are lovers?…They walk arm in arm in arm in arm…
What do you call a neurotic octopus?…A crazy, mixed-up squid
How do you stop a fish from smelling?…Cut its nose off
What is the fastest fish in the sea?…Go-carp
What did one rock pool say to the other rock pool?…Show me your mussels
How do you kiss a pike?…Very carefully
What has big sharp teeth, a tail, scales, and a trunk?…A pike going on holiday
Why did the salmon cross the road?…Because it was tied to the chicken
Man: Can I have a fly rod and reel for my son?…Fishing Shop Owner: Sorry sir we don’t do trades
How do I avoid infection from biting insects?…That’s easy – don’t bite them
Where do you find a crab with no legs?…Exactly where you left it
What do you get if you cross a whale with a computer?…A four ton know it all
Why did the fish blush?…Because it saw the sea weed
What should you do if you find a shark in your bed?…Sleep somewhere else
What do you call a Shark with a rocket launcher?…Anything he tells you to
What do you call a deaf pike…Anything you like, he cannot hear you
How do you stick down an envelope under the water?…With a seal
What can fly under the water?…A bluebottle in a submarine
What do you give a seasick whale?…Lots of room
Mother: Have you given the fish fresh water today?…Son: No, they haven’t drank yesterdays
What whizzes along a riverbed on three wheels?…A motor-Pike and a side-Carp
Where do fish keep their money?…In the river bank
how many surrealists does it take to change a light bulb?…Fish
Two goldfish are in a tank. One turns to the other and says “You drive, I’ll man the guns!”
What is the fastest fish in the sea?…The one that got away
Why did the plaice go to the doctor?…Because he was feeling a bit flat!
What do you call someone who is good at catching fish?…Annette
Why did the fish cross the road?…It was the chicken’s day off
What is an eel’s favorite dance?…The conger
Why couldn’t the clownfish afford a house?…Because he didn’t have anemone
Where do fish go to borrow money?…A loan shark
Where do fish put their rubbish?…In a Whaleie bin
Where do baby fish go every morning?…To plaiceschool
What does a fish wrap round its shoulders to keep warm?…A shoal
What happens to sleepy fish at the edge of a reef?…They drop off
Which sea creatures come calling at Christmas?…Coral singers
Which fish can perform operations?…A sturgeon
What games do fish like playing the most?…Bass the parcel, Name that tuna, and Tide and seek
Why do fish like arcade games?…Because they are finball wizards
What do you call a fish with two eyes?…FIISH
Why is a fishmonger never generous?…Because his business makes him sell-fish
John asks the angler: Is this river any good for fish?…Angler: It must be. I cannot get any of them to leave it
What is a mermaid?…A deep-she fish
What do you get if you cross a whale with rotten fish?…Moby Sick
What does a diver get paid if he works extra hours?…Undertime
Where do shellfish go to borrow money?…To the prawn broker
How could the dolphin afford to buy a house?…He prawned everything
Why did the whale cross the road?…To get to the other tide
Who has eight guns and terrorises the ocean?…Billy the Squid
What’s the coldest fish in the sea?…A blue whale
Where do you find a down-and-out octopus?…On squid row
What do you get if you cross an abbot with a trout?…Monkfish
Why are gold fish orange?…The water makes them rusty
What did the boy fish say to his girlfriend?…’Your plaice or mine’
Where do you weigh whales?…At a whale weigh station
What do you get is you cross a rose with a pike?…I don’t know but I wouldn’t put my nose too close to smell it
What has big sharp teeth, a tail, scales, and a trunk?…A pike going on holiday
Why are some fish at the bottom of the ocean?…Because they dropped out of school
Oh cod, I can’t take any more of these fish puns, I’m outta this plaice!
Why are Sardines the stupidest fish ever?…They climb into tins – Close the Lid – And then leave the Key on the OUTSIDE!
Where do fish stay on a campsite?…In tentacles
Two fish in a tank, one says to the other “Its a bit wet in here”, the other says, “Blimey, a talking fish!”
Why do fish like arcade games?…Because they are finball wizards
Which fish likes to see fast and cool cars?…The tunafish
Why was the bluefish blue?…Because the blowfish wouldn’t
Where do you find a down-and-out octopus?…On squid row
What do you get if you cross an abbot with a trout?…Monkfish
What happened to the shark who swallowed a bunch of keys?…He got lockjaw
What happens when sharks take their clothes off?…They go sharkers
Why didn’t the lobster share his toys?…He was too shellfish
Two fish swimming down a river and one hits a cement block. He turns around and says “Oh..Damn!”
What happens when you throw a green rock into the Red Sea?…It gets wet
What happens when you throw a red rock into the Black Sea?…It sinks to the bottom
What happens when you cross a great white shark with a cow?…I don’t know but I wouldn’t want to milk it
What’s green and squishy and spends a lot of time underwater?…An avocado with an aqua lung
What did the Atlantic Ocean say to the Pacific Ocean?…Nothing,it just waved
What do you call 5000 dead lawyers at the bottom of the ocean?…A good start
What does stuck seaweed say?…”Kelp!, Kelp!”
What do fish use to make telephone calls?…a Shell phone
What do you find on a small beach?…Micro waves
Is it dangerous to swim on a full stomach?…Yes. It’s better to swim in water

The Foolish Fish

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This Short Story The Foolish Fish is quite interesting to all the people. Enjoy reading this story.

In a huge pond, there lived many fish. They were arrogant and never listened to anyone. In this pond, there also lived a kind-hearted crocodile.

He advised the fish, “It does not pay to be arrogant and overconfident. It could be your downfall.” But the fish never listened to him. “There is that crocodile, advising us again,” they would say.

One afternoon, the crocodile was resting beside a stone near the pond, when two fishermen stopped there to drink water.

The fishermen noticed that the pond had many fish. “Look! This pond is full of fish. Let’s come here tomorrow with our fishing net,” said one of them. “I am surprised we have not seen this place before!” exclaimed the other.

The crocodile heard all this. When the fishermen left, he slowly slipped into the pond and went straight to the fish. “You all had better leave this pond before dawn. Early morning those two fishermen are going to come to this pond with their net,” warned the crocodile.

But the fish just laughed and said, “There have been many fishermen who have tried to catch us. These two are not going to catch us either. Do not you worry about us, Mr. Crocodile,” they said in a mocking voice.

The next morning, the fishermen came and threw their net in the pond. The nets were big and strong. Very soon all the fish were caught. “If only we had listened to Mr. Crocodile. He had only wanted to help. For our arrogance we have to pay with our lives,” said the fish.

The fishermen took the foolish fish to the market and sold them for a good profit.

Fish Facts

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A fish is a vertebrate, an animal with a backbone, which has adapted to life in the water. All fish: have a backbone breathe air, at least part time, using gills are protected by scales have a simple heart have a streamlined body and use fins for swimming	What other animals are vertebrates?      Mammals (such as cats, horses, and elephants), reptiles (such as snakes and lizards), amphibians (such as toads and frogs), and birds also have a backbone.
How do fish breathe?      All animals need oxygen to survive. Fish have special organs called gills. Gills are located on the sides of a fish's head. They are made of thin sheets or membranes. After fish open their mouth and take in water, they pump it to gills. Fish absorb dissolved oxygen as water passes through gill membranes. Once oxygen is absorbed, water flows out through the gill openings.
Not all underwater animals are fish. Whales and dolphins are mammals. (A mammal is a vertebrate that produces milk to feed their young.) Jellyfish, starfish, and octopus are invertebrates. (Animals without a backbone.)
How many groups of fish are there? There are three main groups of fishes: 1. jawless fishes like hagfishes and lampreys 2. cartilaginous fishes, like sharks, skates and rays 3. bony fishes, like tuna, eels, and trout      There are over 25,000 different types, or species, of fish in the world. That's more that all the amphibians, reptiles, birds,and mammals combined! About 200 to 300 new fishes are discovered and named a year. Fish come in all shapes and sizes. The smallest fish is the stout infantfish (Schindleria brevipinguis), measuring about 7 mm (0.3 in) long. Whale sharks can grow to 12m (40 ft) in length. An adult Pacific sturgeon can weigh 400 pounds, reach more than 20 feet in length and live over 100 years. Fish Identification from Idaho Fish and Game Department, with photos, descriptions, life histories, feeding habits and angling techniques. Where can fish be found?      Fish can be found in almost every type of underwater habitat. The Antarctic icefish can survive in water below 0° C (32° F) because their blood contains special anti-freeze chemicals to prevent their body from freezing. Fish are found in hot desert springs, in dried mud in tropical ponds and deep in the ocean.      Some live in freshwater, some in saltwater, and some in both!!! Read about Salmon, which live part of their life in freshwater and part in saltwater.
Fish Shapes     In general, fishes are streamlined with a pointed anterior, (snout), and pointed posterior, (rear), and a broad propulsive tail. This torpedo-shaped body is typical of the fastest-swimming fishes.	Streamlined means that it is a efficient shape for speeding through the water. Airplanes have a similar streamlined shape for moving through air.
How long do fish live?     Some fish live for a few weeks and some can live over 50 years. How do you know the age of a fish ?       Scientists look at growth rings on scales, and/or ringlike structures found in otoliths (small bones of the inner ear).
All about Scales     Scales help protect fish.  There are 4 kinds of scales. Follow this link for photos of scales...	Most fish are colorblind.
Oldest Living Fish      The Coelacanth is a living fossil that has changed little in its 400 million years on Earth. This ancient fish gives scientists a window into what the Earth was like a long time ago. FISH NUTRITION

Almost all fish provides health benefits. Fish is a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. Many fish also contain contaminants such as mercury and pesticides. When eating fish it is important to weigh their health benefits against the potential dangers. For adult men, and women past childbearing age, consumption of fish as part of a varied diet provides health benefits. • • • • • • • • • • Protein

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Vitamins

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Minerals

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Essential fatty acids

Many fish contain:

Mercury

Pesticides

Industrial contaminants

How much fish should I eat?

There are some restrictions on fish caught in the San Francisco Bay and on the size of fish that should be eaten. In general these guidelines can be followed:

Adult men and women past childbearing age:

Fish should be consumed as part of a varied diet

Eating between two and four servings of oily fish per week is a healthy choice

Young, small fish are a better choice than old, large fish

Women of childbearing age and children under six years old:

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12 ounces of fish per week can be consumed as part of a varied diet

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No more than 6 ounces of albacore or white tuna should be eaten per week

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Tilefish

King mackerel

Shark

Swordfish

The following fish should NOT be eaten at all by women of childbearing age and children under six years old:

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Fishing songs

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Bernard Cribbins - I'd Rather Go Fishing
Bing Crosby/Louis Armstrong - Gone Fishin'
Brad Paisley - Fishin Song
Chairmen Of The Board - Gone Fishin'
Da Yoopers - Fishin Wit Fred
Da Yoopers - Da Fishing Trip
Da Yoopers - Night Crawler Boogie
Dick Nolan, Roy Payne - Fishin' Hole
Dr. John - I'm Gonna Go Fishin
John Prine - Fish and Whistle
Left over salmon - Going Fishin
Restless Heart - Fishin' in the Dark
Slim Dusty - A Bad Day's Fishing
Strange Folk - Rather Go Fishing
Taj Mahal - Fishin' Blues
Tom Waits - Fishing with John (from the movie)
Hank Locklin - We're Gonna Go Fishin'
Woody Guthrie - Talking fishing blues

Fishing Game for Long Term Care Residents

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Easy to Do Craft for Those with Dementia

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This craft about color is easy to do for people of many different abilities. People with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have many different strengths and weaknesses so this activity will allow them to make something creative and festive.
This craft uses scrunched up pieces of tissue, news, construction or any scrap paper glued to a paper form. This is a simple activity that offers lots of practice using fine motor skills that those, with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, may still be intact.
It also is good because most folks with many different disabilities can still rip up paper. Some people with dementia actually enjoy this because it seems to sooth them.

You will need: paper stock, a paper plate, or cardboard for the form, tissue paper, newspaper, construction paper or scrap paper to be scrunched and glued to the form,  glue, safety scissors to cut the form and ribbon to use to hang up the craft if you so choose

What you do: Cut the inner circle out of a paper plate, leaving an outer ring. Or cut a shape such as a heart out of cardstock or cardboard. You may have to help with this first step.

Have the participants rip the soft paper into approximately 2”x3” pieces. The size is not that important. You may have to experiment to see how easily the group member(s) can scrunch the paper.

Let them scrunch up each piece of paper, and you can have them sort the paper if they are able.

Pour some glue on a paper plate. Now ask one or more participants to dip the paper into the glue and stick it onto the form. Make sure they only use small amounts of glue. Have the gluers hold each piece of paper down for a couple of seconds until the glue starts to set. 

Alternately you can put drops of glue on the form and have the gluers stick the ripped soft paper in the glue on the form. You can use colored glue so they can see it easier or have the form another color besides white so the glue can be seen easier.

Try to have the ripped scrunched paper cover the entire front plate of the form so that the plate is no longer visible. The participants can use different colors or types of paper in a random arrangement and make any sort of pattern they like.

Put the finished form on a piece of wax paper to dry for several hours or overnight.

Staple a piece of ribbon on the back of the completed form at the top so that you can hang the decoration.

You can have each person make his own decoration or you can give each participant a job depending on their strengths.

For example: you can have rippers, scrunchers and gluers. You can work on this craft in several sessions. You can let the participants do what they can and have you or someone else finish what they cannot complete when the forms are drying.

You can have music in the background as the group members are working on the project or you could have a discussion about the holiday or event you are making the decorations for.

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A Flag Day Story

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A Flag Incident
By M. M. Thomas
(Adapted)

When marching to Chattanooga the corps had reached a little wooded valley between the mountains. The colonel, with others, rode ahead, and, striking into a bypath, suddenly came upon a secluded little cabin surrounded by a patch of cultivated ground.

At the door an old woman, eighty years of age, was supporting herself on a crutch. As they rode up she asked if they were "Yankees," and upon their replying that they were, she said: "Have you got the Stars and Stripes with you? My father fought the Tories in the Revolution, and my old eyes ache for a sight of the true flag before I die."

To gratify her the colonel sent to have the colors brought that way. When they were unfurled and planted before her door, she passed her trembling hands over them and held them close to her eyes that she might view the stars once more. When the band gave her "Yankee Doodle," and the "`Star-Spangled Banner," she sobbed like a child, as did her daughter, a woman of fifty, while her three little grandchildren gazed in wonder.

They were Eastern people, who had gone to New Orleans to try to improve their condition. Not being successful, they had moved from place to place to better themselves, until finally they had settled on this spot, the husband having taken several acres of land here for a debt.

Then the war burst upon them. The man fled to the mountains to avoid the conscription, and they knew not whether he was alive or dead. They had managed to support life, but were so retired that they saw very few people.

Leaving them food and supplies, the colonel and the corps passed on.

Ticket to Ride and Leaving on a Jet Plane for an Amazing Activity

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Here are lyrics to the Beatles song, "Ticket to Ride", for an activity at Current Activities in Geriatric Care


Ticket to Ride

I think I'm gonna be sad,
I think it's today, yeah.
The girl that's driving me mad
Is going away.

She's got a ticket to ri-hide,
She's got a ticket to ri-hi-hide,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.

She said that living with me
Was bringing her down yeah.
She would never be free
When I was around.

She's got a ticket to ri-hide,
She's got a ti

cket to ri-hi-hide,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.

I don't know why she ridin' so high,
She ought to think twice,
She ought to do right by me.
Before she gets to saying goodbye,
She ought to think twice,
She ought to do right by me.

I think I'm gonna be sad,
I think it's today yeah.
The girl that's driving me mad
Is going away, yeah.

Ah, she's got a ticket to ri-hide,
She's got a ticket to ri-hi-hide,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.

I don't know why she ridin' so high,
She ought to thin

k twice,
She ought to do right by me.
Before she gets to saying goodbye,
She ought to think twice,
She ought to do right by me.

She said that living with me,
Was bringing her down, yeah.
She would never be free
When I was around.

Ah, she's got a ticket to ri-hide,
She's got a ticket to ri-hi-hide,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.


Lyric to "Leaving on a Jet Plane"


All my bag

s are packed I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door


I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin' it's early morn
The taxi's waitin' he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I tell you now, they don't mean a thing
Every place I go, I'll think of you
Every song I sing, I'll sing for you
When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

Guitar Solo

Now the time has come to leave you
One more time let me kiss you
Close your eyes I'll be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the times, I won't have to say

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh baby, I hate to go

Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

Celebrate Judy Garland's birthday with those who have dementia

Activities directors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals,here is some great information

Here is a great dementia resource for caregivers and healthcare professinals,

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Barbara Jacobs suggests this formula for success
A two-part music session.

In the first part, provide a positive musical experience by beginning with a warm-up activity through reminiscing. I begin by playing CDs of favorite recording artists such as Judy Garland and Nat King Cole. When in a group setting, such as one led by an Activity Director or other care professional in a care facility, have a brief discussion of the artist’s background. (Most CD covers will give you a short biography and it is easy to find such information on the Internet). This will usually generate discussion and get people in the mood to sing.

The second part of the class consists of an old fashioned sing-along

I feel you can hand out song sheets. Sometimes I find them to be a hiderance because some dementia folks cannot follow them. Most residents(clients) know most of the words to a song anyway

Next time some good sing a long videos

Father's day gifts for those with dementia

Activities directors, other healthcare professionals and caregivers whether you make a gift for a loved one or client with dementia, or not, you want to give a gift that will keep on giving

Here is a great dementia resource for caregivers and healthcare professinals,

Here is information on being the best caregiver you can be

Here are more interesting dementia brain boosting activities

Get your subscription to Activity Director Today's e magazineIf you have a group, you can design and have the women give the men gifts or you can have the woman with dementia make a gift or card for her husband, son or friend who comes to visit

Remember
Finding the right gift for the man with dementia this Father's Day is easy. There are many wonderful items you can buy or make that will make the time you spend together meaningful.

Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals". This book features baby photographs that men with dementia will love. This book shares a plethora of ideas and resources for you, the gift-giver. Men with dementia do love babies.

Another gift a dementia dad will fancy is a classic musical video or DVD. He will enjoy watching something from the good old days and singing the songs played throughout the picture. Here are a few suggestions: Top Hat, Swing Time, Follow the Fleet, or Shall We Dance.

Next is a........read all of Perfect Father's Day Gifts for the Man with Dementia

Help for Elders with Dementia and Delirium

Activities directors and other healthcare professionals here is a great dementia resource for caregivers and healthcare professinals,

Here is information on being the best caregiver you can be

Here is a way for nurses administrators, social workers and other health care professionals to get an easyceu or two

Here are more interesting dementia brain boosting activities

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Here is a proposed study trying to find out what we already know
Ann Kolanowski and Elouise Ross Eberly Professor of Nursing at Penn State . will be doing a new study because of a $2.4 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health.

"Delirium is prevalent in people with dementia," said Ann Kolanowski, Elouise Ross Eberly Professor of Nursing, Penn State . "We found in our pilot study that many older adults who have dementia experience a medical problem often develop delirium, and it doesn't necessarily resolve by the time they are discharged from the hospital."

Delirium, defined as a state of mental confusion, occurs in over half of all hospitalized older adults with dementia. If delirium continues, it can interfere with patient rehabilitation and there is a very high risk of permanent institutionalization, said Kolanowski.
Here is more information about delirium and dementia

The grant, from NIH's National Institute of Nursing Research, was awarded to Kolanowski and colleague Donna Fink, professor of nursing, Penn State . The researchers will test an intervention consisting of cognitive activities to help patients with delirium superimposed on dementia.

"Cognitive processing helps restore cognitive functioning," said Kolanowski. "In delirium, improved cognitive function is accompanied by improvement in physical function and resolution of delirium."

The intervention Kolanowski and colleagues propose is called  Read all of... Help for Elders with Dementia and Delirium
More info..... Differentiating between delirium and dementia: New Zealand's ageing population is increasing rapidly. Delirium and dementia are two common aged-related ... article from: Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand

Easy plant to grow with those who have dementia

Activities directors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals,here is some great information

Here is a great dementia resource for caregivers and healthcare professinals,

Here is information on being the best caregiver you can be

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Here is a dementia music activity

Flower and Garden Tips

Growing chives - why? ..Chives are probably the easiest herbs to grow in the garden.

They can be added to just about any meal you would normally add onions to, and they're very good for you!

Chives are the smallest of the onion family and there are a fair few types to choose from.

I've grown 'garlic' chives for years in the garden, and they are really useful, especially if you've run out of garlic.



You can eat every part of the chive plant. The edible flowers add colour to the salad bowl or other garnish, the grass-like leaves can be cut up and added to cooked potatoes, salads, sauces and even sandwiches, and the bulb can be used as a mild onion.
Although the flower stalk is edible, once the flower has been produced, there is very little taste or nutrients left in the stalk. Discard the flower stalks, and crumble the flower heads into your salad.

Growing chives: positioning

Chives like sun but do like a little shade during long hot summers. They are fairly good at tolerating drought conditions, but are happiest in moist well-drained soil.

Place chive plants in different parts of the garden, so you've always got something to pick and eat!


Sowing and Planting:
Chives do very well from seed. Plant a few seeds in a pot very early in the year and keep warm and watered until the seedlings are large enough to plant outside.

Plant out in well dug soil, preferably with some organic compost mixed in. You won't need to feed chives once they're in the ground, unless your ground is particularly poor, in which case you should give the chive plants a monthly feed.

Keep weed-free and watered until well established.

Growing chives in containers is also possible! Keep a pot in the kitchen. Remember to water and the plant will see you right through the season. When the flowers start to die back, cut the plant down to about 2-3 inches high and the chives will grow again.

Thompson & Morgan have chive seeds available.....

"Garden Chives" "Garlic Chinese" Chives

Looking after your chives:

There really won't be much to do.... chives are 100% easy plants to grow. Don't plant near onions as they could get onion fly, but apart from that just pick and eat them!

Don't start using the chives until the plants are fairly well established - late summer in the first year of growth.

Harvesting:

Cut chives as you need them. Use scissors and leave 2-3 inches of leaf on the plant. When the flowers start to dry and die back, you can cut down the whole plant ( to 2-3 inches high ) and the chives will grow again.

Use the flowers in the kitchen or leave to bloom on the plant. The purple flowers look spectacular on a well-established plant.

After three or four years, the chive plant should be divided. Dig up carefully, then gently, but firmly, separate the clumps of bulbs and re-plant.

During the winter months your chive plant may die back completely. Don't worry, it'll come back in the spring.