The Comfort of Birds
There is not a lot that can be done to combat the loneliness and heaviness that Covid-19 has cast across the world. This is especially true in assisted living and memory care facilities where the residents are unable to visit with their family members in person. More often than not, such visits are the brightest […]
Technician Tales: A Good Scrub and an Escaped Bird!
When we put an aviary in a facility, often it is with the expectation that we alone will be doing the cleaning and maintenance, however, that’s not always the case! Some residents love getting involved with caring for the birds and making sure the aviary stays clean and fresh. In at least half of the […]
Sundowning
Ever felt a little off as the sun starts to set? This is often when my depression or anxiety will start to kick into overdrive. And I am not alone. Sundowning is an actual condition that is triggered by the onset of evening, when the sun begins to go down. Although this condition is most […]
Calming Environment
My grandma is what some might call a “worry wart”. Since she has a lot of time on her hands, her mind tends to constantly be in overdrive, and many hours alone during the day seem to harrow up all kinds of outlandish stories in her head. If someone doesn’t call directly after a doctor’s […]
TYDTWDay!!
If you have never heard of TYDTWDay, you’re missing out! Of course, you would likely have to be a pretty avid dog lover, and even then, unless your workplace participated, you still might have no idea what the acronym meant. If you haven’t gathered from the clues already given, I’m referring to Take Your Dog […]
Music Can Relieve Stress
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.”- Billy Joel Stress is good, right? It allows you to deal with the many challenges we face in our daily life. Yet there are some not […]
Aviary vs. Television
Have you ever thought of revamping the entertainment you provide your guests/customers while they pass the time, prior to their services? Although televisions are a common way to keep people entertained while they wait; maybe it’s time to break away from the norm and discover the benefits of alternative options. Bird aviaries are the perfect […]
Your Brain on Music
In our home, it is commonplace to feel the beat of a song pulsating through the house. Invariably, I will find myself drawn from the warmth of the house into the cold garage in a quest to discover the lyrics which accompany the vibrations of a particular tune. Often, our one-year-old son comes along on […]
Because I’m Happy…
Your gonna want to listen to this! Imagine a happier you just from owning a pet. Studies have shown that pets can have a profound effect on our mood which correlates with overall health! Dr. Edward Creagan stated, “A pet is a medication without side effects that has so many benefits. I can’t always explain […]
Singing Along with Blue: Why Birds Make Great Pets
My baby brother (actually he just turned 18, but I am 18 years his senior) has gone through a variety of pets. He has had a lizard, a hedgehog, a hamster, and a bird. Surprisingly, his favorite was his parakeet bird named Blue; appropriately inspired by his beautiful blue feathers. Wherever my brother went, Blue went […]
