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Banana–Dulce de Leche Alfajores

BY MARGARITA MANZKE In Baking at République, Margarita Manzke admits that one of her favorite desserts behind the pastry case at her Los Angeles bakery is a spin on the alfajor—a South American sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche. Jacklyn Yang, Manzke’s sous chef, takes the caramel filling a step further and adds bananas, […]
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Adorable Strawberry Slices

A twist on the classic Victoria sandwich. Makes: 27 slices Time: 75 Minutes Ingredients For the cake 225g/8oz butter, softened, or baking spread, plus extra for greasing 4 free-range eggs 225g/8oz caster sugar 300g/10½oz self-raising flour 2 level tsp baking powder 4 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract For the filling 2 tbsp strawberry jam 1 tsp lemon juice 300g/10½oz small
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Tips for non-verbal communication • Be patient and calm. • Keep your voice, face and body relaxed and positive. • Be consistent. • Make eye contact and respect your loved one’s personal space. • Use gentle touch to reassure. • Observe your loved one’s non-verbal reactions. House plants that are good for you Spider plants […]
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Cold and flu season Is my mum more at risk for cold and flu in a nursing home? Contagious illnesses such as cold and flu can spread quickly in assisted living facilities, where there are a large number of residents sharing space. In contrast, aging at home lowers risks of catching these illnesses. Assisted living […]
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Tech-friendly entertainment

By Rick Lauber Sometimes, as a caregiver or an older adult, it’s hard to get out to a local lecture, movie or theatre performance. So why not take advantage of what’s available right in your home or local library? When we consider technological advances, we might immediately think of alarm systems, Google Home, medication reminders […]
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Tips for long-distance caregiving

Studies have shown that despite the separation, long-distance caregivers can provide the same types of support as family caregivers living nearby, including: • Helping with finances and arranging to pay bills. • Organizing home-care services and facilitating the purchase of assisted devices and medical equipment. • Communicating regularly to offer emotional support