The Palace Long-Term Care Home
92 Centre Street K0C 1A0 Alexandria, ON, Canada

Forgot this weekend was Halloween, or need a last minute costume? Don’t worry, just head to your closet and throw together one of these easy homemade costumes! https://bit.ly/2nkTb1a

From spooky family friendly classics, to downright scary movies, we’ve got the ultimate list of classic Halloween movies! Let us know in the comments what your Halloween must-watch movie is. https://bit.ly/3kJAa11

Are you a fan of October or are you ready to push onto November?

Pumpkins are the ultimate fall decor, but not everyone loves the mess of carving or has the time (or ability) to do it. Try these unique, no mess, easy to-do pumpkin decorating styles and bring the spirit of the season indoors! https://bit.ly/2nfk4E2

This month we recognize and thank Occupational Therapists for all the hard work they do. Occupational therapists provide a type of health care that helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person’s ability to do important everyday tasks. To learn more about OT’s and how you can say thank you to those in your area visit the website today: https://bit.ly/3mSyjss

Just like the seasons, take this reminder that it’s never too late to start over again. Take this #WednesdayWisdom and restart your week, or maybe just restart a project you’ve been working on!

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Happy Thanksgiving to Canadians far and wide!

October 6 - 12 is Mental Health Illness Awareness Week. Designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness, Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign. Learn more about MIAW and the Faces of Mental Illness campaign by visiting the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health website: https://bit.ly/360iYAi

Look at the seasons as living art exhibits all around us for this weeks #WednesdayWisdom.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and with 1 in 8 Canadian women diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and over 25,000 Canadian women diagnosed each year it is important to recognize and support such an important cause. To learn more about how you can get involved or how you can help keep the women in your life safe visit the Canadian Cancer Society website here: https://bit.ly/3i1gZOv

You don’t have to be a math wizard to conquer a sudoku puzzle. These puzzles help keep the mind active and engaged, preventing boredom and keeping the brain healthier. Some studies have even shown that brain exercises can keep seniors sharper for up to 10 years longer. Give these fun and easy sudoku puzzles a try - you can even challenge friends to see who can finish faster!... https://bit.ly/34EYyvS

Happy National Seniors Day.