5 storms swirling - you can count them: Olivia, Paul, Florence, Issac and Hurricane Helene (which my wife is going to love). @noaa @nasa
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For the estimated 5 million seniors in the U.S. diagnosed with dementia — a set of terminal diseases leading to memory loss, cognitive decline and personality changes — natural disasters can be particularly terrifying. By 2060, that number is set to grow to 13.9 million, predicts a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No matter whether they evacuate or stay put, storms can bring added confusion, disorientation, anxiety and paranoia.
“People with dementia function best when they are in their usual environment and their usual routine,” said Ruth Drew, director of information and support services at the Alzheimer’s Association, which has posted guidelines for families dealing with disasters. “When there’s a lot of chaos and hubbub, when people are rushing around and tense, that can be very overstimulating and anxiety-provoking,” she said.
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The Trump administrations’s preliminary budget cuts at the heart of things that make America great.
It eliminates funds for coastal research programs that prepare regions for storms and rising water levels. It reduces work-study aid for college students. It cuts poorly performing Job Corps centers. It limits funds for United Nations peacekeeping. It eliminates the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the umbrella organization for PBS and NPR. And that’s not even half of it.
via Upworthy.
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17 simple steps you can take to help animals this winter.
When one of those storms hits, stock up on hot chocolate, get under a blanket, and get ready to wait it out while you finally catch up on “Mad Men” (seriously, it ended ages ago what are you doing with your life?).
Just remember, while you’re wrapped up all cozy and planning your best snowstorm Instagram post, there are other creatures out there who need to stay warm too.
Here are some things you can do to help your pets and other animals survive yet another winter wonderland.
1. Keep your pets indoors as much as possible.
The quickest, easiest way to make sure your pets are safe and warm during wintry weather is to keep them inside.
Outdoor cats will throw you some serious shade, and you’ll obviously still have to walk your dog, but make sure all members of your family are inside while the worst of the winter apocalypse bellows through.
2. Dog sweaters! They’re cute AND practical.
Who doesn’t love a dog in a sweater? If a dog in a sweater were president, there’d be no more war. That’s just a fact. Besides being adorable, dressing your dog up a little for their walk helps them avoid injury and hypothermia. Not to mention, it’s just not fair for you to put on seven layers of clothing and then march your dog outside naked.
Short-haired dogs are especially sensitive to cold air, and wind chill can cause frostbite, which can lead to permanent damage. So dress your pup up beforehand.
3. Build an outdoor shelter for your pet.
If your pet spends most of their time outside and simply can’t stand the thought of staying indoors all day, its important to have a winter-proof outdoor shelter for them.
Make sure it’s dry and big enough for your pet to lie down comfortably. Also make sure it’s raised a few inches above the ground for protection from the snow.
4. Don’t forget about the stray cats in your neighborhood.
It’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for neighborhood cats that spend most of their time outside. They may be feral or owned and just wandering.
If you see one, and can do so, offer them shelter in your home (if you have a screened-in porch and a box and some blankets, or even just a box and some towels to put out for them) and some food and water.
Stray cats may talk big, but even they can’t entirely fend for themselves in winter storms.
Read the other 13 tips here, including what your car has to do with stray cats, how animals can make use of old wreaths and branches, and how to protect your pup’s paws from salt.
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