12/09/2025
Happy Tuesday.π§‘π
December 7th was Illinois Day and December 8th was National crossword day so yesterday we worked on an Illinois crossword worksheet and leaned more information about our state of Illinois.
National Illinois Day (December 7) celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Illinois, the 21st U.S. state, honoring its "Land of Lincoln" heritage, famous figures (Lincoln, Obama), agriculture, and engineering feats like the Chicago River reversal.
National crossword solvers day (December 8th) we celebrate with nearly 50 million people who enjoy solving crossword puzzles.
Crossword puzzles offer significant benefits for seniors with dementia, including slowing memory decline, boosting cognitive reserve, improving short-term memory, enhancing problem-solving, increasing vocabulary, relieving agitation, and improving mood by releasing feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, providing a sense of accomplishment and calm. These activities strengthen neural connections, keeping brains sharper and potentially delaying symptom onset, making them a valuable part of care.