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02/27/2026

🐻‍❄️ NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY 🐻‍❄️

National Polar Bear Day, also known as International Polar Bear Day, focuses our attention on conservation efforts and learning more about the fabulous polar bear on February 27th.

Polar bears can reach a height of 9 ft tall and a weight of 1400 pounds. They use their large, slightly webbed front paws to paddle as they swim. As they are powerful swimmers, some polar bears swim hundreds of miles from land. However, some of the distance may have been covered by floating on sheets of ice. Polar bears have a warming layer of fat covered by their thick coat of insulating fur, which helps them live in colder environments.

02/27/2026

Meeting Seniors Where They Are

Memory changes can feel confusing — but kindness makes all the difference. 💙
Helpful approaches:
✔ Gentle reminders
✔ Calm reassurance
✔ Familiar routines
✔ Patience and understanding
Compassion creates comfort and trust.

ML Homecare / At Your Service Homecare
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02/26/2026

🌞 Happy National Carpe Diem Day! 🌞
(That’s fancy for… Seize the Day! 😉)

How often do we say…

“Someday I’ll make that call.”
“Someday I’ll take that trip.”
“Someday I’ll slow down and enjoy the moment.”

Well guess what?

✨ Today is Someday. ✨

National Carpe Diem Day is our reminder to stop waiting for the “perfect” time. Life isn’t meant to be postponed — it’s meant to be lived. Especially the little moments.

Call the friend.
Take the walk.
Eat the good dessert.
Start the thing.
Forgive the person.
Ask for the help.

For our seniors and families, this day is especially meaningful. Every day we have is a gift — and even small joys matter. A warm cup of coffee. A favorite song. A shared laugh. A memory told for the hundredth time. 💙

At At Your Service Home Care & ML Homecare Services, we believe in helping our clients live fully — not just safely.

Because dignity, comfort, and joy aren’t “someday” things. They’re today things.

💫 So here’s your reminder:
Don’t wait. Seize the day. Celebrate intentionally. Be grateful loudly.

What’s one thing you’re doing today instead of “someday”?

02/25/2026

NATIONAL CLAM CHOWDER DAY
Each year on February 25th people across the nation have a bowl and spoon ready to be filled with clam chowder as they prepare to participate in National Clam Chowder Day.

A clam chowder in its simplest form is a soup or stew containing clams or fish. The most common type of chowder includes milk or cream as well as potatoes

02/25/2026

Small Meals, Big Impact

Good nutrition helps seniors stay strong, energized, and independent. 🍲
Simple things help:
🥣 Warm, easy-to-eat meals
💧 Keeping water nearby
🥗 Balanced snacks
👩‍🍳 Sharing mealtime together
Healthy habits start with small daily choices.

ML Homecare / At Your Service Homecare
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02/23/2026

02/23/2026

🐾🐶🦴 NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY 🐶💙🦴

All dog owners, remember that February 23rd is National Dog Biscuit Day! This day is also observed around the world as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. You didn't think you were the only one's allowed to celebrate a food holiday, did you? Of course not! Dogs need snacks, too!
🐶🏡🦴🐶💙🦴🐾🐶🦴
Dog biscuits come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and flavors. They serve to reward a man's best friend for good behavior as part of their training. Dog owners may also give a biscuit to show their canine companions just how much they love them, too. Sometimes, dog biscuits serve to deliver vitamins and medicines we may have difficulty getting our pooches to take otherwise.

02/23/2026

The Power of Companionship...Conversation Is Care Too

Sometimes the best medicine is simply being together. ❤️
Companionship helps reduce loneliness, lifts mood, and keeps seniors emotionally connected. A shared story, a laugh, or a cup of coffee can brighten an entire day.

Connection matters just as much as care.

02/21/2026

NATIONAL STICKY BUN DAY

National Sticky Bun Day on February 21st recognizes a delicious pastry that comes rolled up and dripping with a sweet, sugary topping. They're perfect with a hot cup of coffee in the morning or as an after-dinner sweet!

02/20/2026

💙 NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY 💙

Some heroes don’t wear capes.
They wear comfortable shoes, tired smiles, and hearts full of compassion.

Today we honor the caregivers who quietly step into people’s lives during their most vulnerable moments. The ones who hold a hand through uncertainty… offer comfort when words are hard to find… and bring dignity, patience, and love to every day.

Caregivers witness the hard moments — but they also help create the beautiful ones. A shared laugh. A peaceful morning. A reassuring presence that says, “You are not alone.”

They care not only for those receiving support, but for the families who carry so much on their shoulders. They give peace of mind, allowing loved ones to simply sit together, talk, remember, and love — without the constant worry of doing it all alone.

The work of a caregiver is often quiet and unseen, but the impact lasts forever in the hearts of those they touch.

Today, and every day, we thank you.
For your patience.
For your kindness.
For the love you give when it matters most. 💙

👏 If a caregiver has made a difference in your life, take a moment to thank them or tag them below.

02/20/2026

Small Changes That Prevent Big Accidents

Home should feel safe and comfortable. 💙
Simple changes like better lighting, removing loose rugs, and keeping walkways clear can make a huge difference in preventing falls.
✔ Night lights
✔ Clear walkways
✔ Grab bars in bathrooms
✔ Support when moving around
Safety means independence — and peace of mind for families.

ML Homecare / At Your Service Homecare
📞 508-877-1326
✉️ MLhomecare@yourservicehomecare.com