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Happy National Make a Difference Day — Go Hug a Sheep!

At Farm Sanctuary, every day is cause for celebration as we honor the difference we can make by putting compassion first.

Today, October 28, is National Make a Difference Day — a wonderful opportunity to make the world a better place in your own special way. On this day, we remind ourselves that every act of kindness, no matter how small, makes a difference — be it volunteering; sharing a compassionate meal with friends; or offering one of the simplest and best gifts we can give: a hug.

Coincidentally, today also happens to be National Hug a Sheep Day — as though we needed another reason to hug our ovine friends! (Of course, since each sheep is an individual, we only hug the ones who enjoy being hugged.)

Sadly, sheep sometimes get a bad rap — for example, calling someone a “sheep" can be seen as an insult, implying that a person is mindlessly following the crowd. In reality, sheep find safety in their flocks — which we think you’ll agree is is hardly mindless, but instead very smart! In learning to see and value these animals as they truly are, we can get to know each one as the unique individual that he or she truly is.

Sheep — and all farm animals — have much in common with the companion animals most of us know better. For example, did you know that sheep wag their tails when they’re happy, like dogs, and paw at their friends for attention, like cats? And as we see every day at Farm Sanctuary, each one of these amazing animals has his or her own unique personality and preferences — and we are lucky enough to get to know and love them all!

Here are just a few reasons why we celebrate National Hug a Sheep Day — and why we celebrate sheep every day!

Pals Amy Gaetz and Liam sheep.

Farm Sanctuary Caregiver Amy Gaetz has a special bond with Liam sheep — a survivor of neglect who found love and healing at Farm Sanctuary.

Liam loves to play (gentle) head-butting games with Amy.

“When he first came he was frightened of us and hid any time we came into his area,” Amy recalls. “But he very quickly learned that we were friends and had no ill intention toward him, and he became such a friendly sheep. He loves head-butting! One day, early on after he arrived, I stayed after work and played with him for half an hour. He just backed up, ran full speed at me, then stopped just in front of me, and head-butted the palm of my hand very gently — for half an hour. He never got tired of it. Now, any time I go into the sheep barn, he comes running over for head-butt games. He’s always gentle with me, and never seems to grow tired of our little routine.”

Dana Penman hugs her best girl, Connie sheep, while Jordan goat tries to get in on the Hug a Sheep Day action!

Caregiver Dana Penman has a special connection with Connie, whom we rescued from neglect last year. (Fun fact: Dana even got to name her beloved sheep friend!)

Connie (right) is mom to gregarious son Ash, who's growing up safe and sound at Farm Sanctuary following the pair’s rescue.

“Being there since the beginning of Connie’s life here at Farm Sanctuary, I got to watch as her walls came down and she learned to trust me,” Dana says. “Now, I get to see her grow into a wonderful mother and a one-of-a-kind personality. She is amazing and my heart is forever changed because of her.”

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Connie lovingly follows Kameke down the pasture — once you’ve bonded with a sheep, you are friends for life.

And Dana’s not the only one who’s been moved by Connie’s love and sweet nature: Volunteer Program Coordinator Kameke Brown shows us in the video above just how much Connie’s life has changed since coming to Farm Sanctuary. Once frightened, she now loves to show her affection for her new human friends.

“I have so much appreciation for the sheep friends I’ve made since coming to Farm Sanctuary,” Kameke says. “When it comes to our human relationships, there can sometimes be a lot of uncertainty and fear around the vulnerability of opening yourself up to love or being loving in those relationships. But with the sheep, they’re very clear about wanting love or attention or to be interacted with … they’ll chase you down or run up to you to be pet or snuggled! It’s taught me a lot about allowing myself to be open-hearted and vulnerable and it makes me feel really grateful, as an ally working in solidarity with farm animals, to actually be able to build relationships with them and to get to know them as the unique individuals they are.”

Kameke shares a hug with Adriano, the leader of the flock and a fan favorite.

Tour Guide Chelsea Jamieson also has a soft spot for our beloved flock leader. “Adriano is one of the first sheep I met at Farm Sanctuary,” Chelsea recalls. “I love his peaceful, steadfast, and kind personality. Being around him always brings me such joy!”

Chelsea embraces Adriano, who was rescued as a lamb.

Associate Editor Sam Goldstein is another fan of Adriano’s, but is perhaps even closer with his mom, Florence. Rescued from a backyard butcher more than five years ago, it took some time for Florence to warm up to humans — and these days, Sam considers herself lucky to be one of those people.

Sam and Florence spend some quality time together on pasture.

“Florence is very special to me,” Sam says. “She is one of the best friends a girl can ask for. She’s introverted like me, and tends to shy away from larger crowds — but there are times when I’ll enter the barn and she will come running across it just to say hello. She’ll find me before I even see her.

“Florence is the kind of friend whose friendship you don’t have to think about — you always know it’s there. I’ll sit beside her and rub her chest, and she will inch forward — gently stepping over my legs — until I reach a favorite spot on her belly. She’ll close her eyes and smile when I pet her. She’s the perfect friend to see when I’m feeling down and just need a hug — she is so gentle and welcoming and we can both feel safe just being in each other’s presence.”

Maddie snuggles with her best friend Ash.

Through our relationships with sheep, we may learn important things about ourselves. Just ask Tour Guide Maddie Krasno, whose incredible bond with Ash demonstrates how love is the strongest power of them all.

“Through his outright insistence to snuggle each time I enter his barn and through his eagerness to greet strangers with the same gentleness and determination to cuddle that he shows his old friends, Ash has demonstrated the magnitude of influence one individual can have on another,” Maddie says. “Sanctuary visitors who meet Ash are unlikely to forget him — his smiling eyes, his calming presence, and his love for hugs. That that is the difference I want to make in the world — one that is positive and ultimately evokes empathy in others for all sentient beings.”

Jessica hugs Mo, the boy who opened her heart to sheep forever.

Caregiver Jessica Due agrees. “There is something magical about sheep,” she says. “Maybe it's their sweet disposition, kind faces, and soft hair, or maybe it’s the fact that even though humans do unspeakable things to them, they are still willing and eager to love us. I am constantly in awe of the love they have for us and Mo has changed my heart forever.

Mo relaxing in the barn at our Southern California Shelter.

“Before Mo, I hadn't bonded with a sheep before — most of my heart belonged to the other farm animal species,” Jessica explains. “Then Mo came into my life with his kind smile, mischievous eyes, and graceful step, and my heart was never the same again. Sheep have now taken over a huge part of my heart for themselves.”

Erin Dansevicus enjoys quality time with her best friend Louise sheep.

Monthly Giving Coordinator Erin Dansevicus identifies with Louise sheep, who inspires her to celebrate the inherently special qualities we each possess. Rescued from extreme neglect while pregnant, Louise gave birth to twin boys Reuben and Summer at Farm Sanctuary — and despite her difficult past, she inspires us to savor the beauty in each day.

Louise (front) with family members Summer, Reuben, and Hazelton.

“Louise has a natural ability to be both beautiful and powerful, as if the two are synonymous, as if love is the power we are all born to emanate,” Erin says. “She is shameless in her desire for love, attention, and a good back scratch, and her natural presence teaches me to simply ‘be’ in each moment. She also reminds me to not take life so seriously – I am always amazed at her ability to make me laugh. I am so lucky to call her my friend and teacher.”

Kelsey Bomboy and Joel sheep share a tender moment.

Tour Guide Kelsey Bomboy has also observed that no matter what these beings have been through, they still have so much to teach us about the healing power of love. “Every day I am blown away by how loving, forgiving, and patient Joel is even after all he’s been through,” Kelsey says. He always has a calming presence which means he’s the best to cuddle with after stressful days!”

Ash, Connie, Brianna, and Bob sheep join in for a group hug with their good friend Brianna Symmonds.

Sheep have a special way of making us feel welcome — helping us feel at ease and reminding us that we all have a place. “Visiting with the ‘sheeple’ is such a privilege,” Tour Guide Brianna Symmonds explains. “It’s thrilling to know them and to always feel welcomed into their community.”

Breezy Rondilone enjoys a snuggle session with good pal Violet sheep.

“The sheep barn is the place I go when I need a little extra love,” adds Program Coordinator Breezy Rondilone. “Violet has a way of just knowing. She rests her head in my lap and my heart always feels full. Sheep really do make the best, most supportive friends.”

Bob and Ash welcome Liza back to New York during her most recent visit.

Even if a long time has passed, sheep remember their best friends. “After a three-month internship in New York, I became very close with the animals, especially the sheep,” says Volunteer Program Coordinator Liza Kahn. “I now work at the Orland shelter and only come back to New York for visits. When I walked into the sheep barn, they surrounded me with hugs and hellos. I truly missed them!”

Katherine sheep enjoying a fall day in the pasture.

There are plenty of ways to make a difference for sheep and all farm animals, on this day and every day — and it’s as easy as showing affection to a sheep in person or offering virtual hugs wherever you are. While visitor season is winding down for the winter at our New York Shelter, we host public tours through the winter months at our Southern California Shelter every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Not located in the Los Angeles area? No problem! You can take a virtual tour of our New York Shelter or check in with our wooly friends on the explore.org Sheep Barn Cam and Sheep Pasture Cam! Together, we can change hearts and minds about our relationships with farm animals by getting to know these incredible individuals and spreading the word that they’re each someone, not something. Making a difference is just a hug away — and we each have the power to choose compassion every day.

For more Farm Sanctuary updates, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Want to meet our rescued residents in person? Learn how to visit here. Want to help? Your support makes our rescue, education, and advocacy efforts possible. You can also help by sharing our residents’ stories to spread the word that farm animals are sentient beings deserving of kindness and care. A compassionate world begins with you!

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The Elderly and Autism: Prevalence and Misconceptions.

Reuben Stotler, who goes by Reuben No Nickname as he points out "it is his given name", is a retired insurance actuary, and is exactly 72 years and 4 months old. He was "born a bachelor, and will die a bachelor" and spent the last 42 years in the same house, on the same street, in the same town. He goes to bed at the same time every night, and gets up at the same time every day. He drinks exactly 88 oz of water a day as measured by a 4 cup measuring cup as "instructed by his doctor." Reuben was content with his life until the day he stumbled and broke his hip on his daily 8am two mile walk and his life was thrown into chaos. Following surgery for a hip replacement, Reuben was admitted to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation. He was in a strange location, was unable to walk, had people coming and going about in his room intermittently throughout the day, and he was given medications to take without knowing what the medicine was for. His anxiety increased, his poor communication skills became worse, and his social skills deteriorated. He became "combative", "aggressive", stopped eating and refused medications. Due to these behaviors, Reuben was discharged from therapy and remained in long term care, using a wheelchair instead of walking. Reuben Stotler represents one of the several thousand elderly adults who are on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but are not diagnosed or are misdiagnosed. Autism was not officially described in diagnostic literature until 1980, with the term ASD appearing in 1998. In 1980 Reuben was 33 years old and well into a successful career and in 1989 Reuben was 51 and building up for retirement. Medical intervention and diagnosis at that time was not even considered. Currently it is estimated 1% of adults have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with this number expected to represent 700,000 U.S. seniors by 2030. Despite this, children and autism is the focus of research, intervention, diagnostics, in public media, and in the curriculum and experience of healthcare providers. This leads to a misconception that ASD is only present in children, during childhood. If you have blue eyes as a kid, you will have blue eyes as an adult. It doesn't go away when you turn 18. Support and intervention systems are in place for the most part in early education and school systems, but once a person is no longer in school, the support systems for those age 20 or older with autism drops significantly. According to the Autism Society 35 percent of young adults (ages 19-23) with autism have not had a job or received postgraduate education after leaving high school. (Shattuck et al., 2012) It is reported adults with ASD might also have other medical issues impacting their care and quality of life including diabetes, heart disease, and mental health issues such as depression. Adults with autism are three times as likely to be depressed and five times as likely to attempt suicide as other adults. So what can do about this? It starts with the community. STARS for AUTISM and Dr. Linda Barboa paved the way for towns and cities to be "Autism Friendly" with Blueprint for an Autism Friendly City. These same communities also trained their police force, firefighters, first responders, retail establishments, and anyone who works with the public, with STARS for Autism's education material. Additionally, education for companies and co-workers is available with the Autism Friendly Workplace. Education of healthcare providers on ASD with the elderly with a referral to Speech Therapy for evaluation is crucial when admitted to a hospital or nursing home for staff education, environmental modifications, and identification of the person's communication skills and needs. Kristina Heth has several resources for staff and caregiver education as well as speech therapy worksheets and printables here. A path of a thousand miles begins with one step. Be the first to take that step. Advocate-Motivate-Educate Read the full article

#autism #autismfacts #autismfriendlycommunity #behaviors #depression #geriatrics #hospital #nursinghome #prevalence #starsforautism #suicide

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lordwiggyton · 10 days ago

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Another Baby Gu-Gu and Caregiver Reuben picture! As promised!! 😁😁🥰🥰

Tried to play with the background a bit more to make it like the show. It has such pretty scenery.😊

I love my precious babies so much!!! 🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖

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dinafbrownil · 5 years ago

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U.S. Medical Panel Thinks Twice About Pushing Cognitive Screening For Dementia

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A leading group of medical experts on Tuesday declined to endorse cognitive screening for older adults, fueling a debate that has simmered for years.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said it could neither recommend nor oppose cognitive screening, citing insufficient scientific evidence of the practice’s benefits and harms and calling for further studies.

The task force’s work informs policies set by Medicare and private insurers. Its recommendations, an accompanying scientific statement and two editorials were published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The task force’s new position comes as concern mounts over a rising tide of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and treatments remain elusive. Nearly 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease; that population is expected to swell to nearly 14 million by 2050.

Because seniors are at higher risk of cognitive impairment, proponents say screening ― testing people without any symptoms — is an important strategy to identify people with unrecognized difficulties and potentially lead to better care.

“This can start a discussion with your doctor: ‘You know, you’re having problems with your cognition, let’s follow this up,’” said Stephen Rao of Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

Opponents say the benefits of screening are unproven and the potential for harm is worrisome. “Getting a positive result can make someone wary about their cognition and memory for the rest of their life,” said Benjamin Bensadon, an associate professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

The task force’s stance is controversial, given how poorly the health care system serves seniors with memory and thinking problems. Physicians routinely overlook cognitive impairment and dementia in older patients, failing to recognize these conditions at least 50% of the time, according to several studies.

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When the Alzheimer’s Association surveyed 1,954 seniors in December 2018, 82% said they thought it was important to have their thinking or memory checked. But only 16% said physicians regularly checked their cognition.

What’s more, Medicare policies appear to affirm the value of screening. Since 2011, Medicare has required that physicians assess a patient’s cognition during an annual wellness visit. But only 19% of seniors took advantage of this voluntary benefit in 2016, the most recent year for which data is available.

Dr. Ronald Petersen, co-author of an editorial accompanying the recommendations, cautioned that they shouldn’t discourage physicians from evaluating older patients’ memory and thinking.

“There is increased awareness, both on the part of patients and physicians, of the importance of cognitive impairment,” said Petersen, director of the Mayo Clinic’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. “It would be a mistake if physicians didn’t pay more attention to cognition and consider screening on a case-by-case basis.”

Similarly, seniors shouldn’t avoid addressing worrisome symptoms.

“If someone has concerns or a family member has concerns about their memory or cognitive abilities, they should certainly discuss that with their clinician,” said Dr. Douglas Owens, chair of the task force and a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine.

In more than a dozen interviews, experts teased out complexities surrounding this topic. Here’s what they told me:

Screening basics. Cognitive screening involves administering short tests (usually five minutes or less) to people without any symptoms of cognitive decline. It’s an effort to bring to light problems with thinking and memory that otherwise might escape attention.

Depending on the test, people may be asked to recall words, draw a clock face, name the date, spell a word backward, relate a recent news event or sort items into different categories, among other tasks. Common tests include the Mini-Cog, the Memory Impairment Screen, the General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition and the Mini-Mental Status Examination.

The task force’s evaluation focuses on “universal screening”: whether all adults age 65 and older without symptoms should be given tests to assess their cognition. It found a lack of high-quality scientific evidence that this practice would improve older adults’ quality of life, ensure that they get better care or positively affect other outcomes such as caregivers’ efficacy and well-being.

A disappointing study. High hopes had rested on a study by researchers at Indiana University, published in December. In that trial, 1,723 older adults were screened for cognitive impairment, while 1,693 were not.

A year later, seniors in the screening group were not more depressed or anxious — important evidence of the lack of harm from the assessment. But the study failed to find evidence that people screened had a better health-related quality of life or lower rates of hospitalizations or emergency department visits.

Two-thirds of seniors who tested positive for cognitive impairment in her study declined to undergo further evaluation. That’s consistent with findings from other studies, and it testifies to “how many people are terrified of dementia,” said Dr. Timothy Holden, an assistant professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

“What seems clear is that screening in and of itself doesn’t yield benefits unless it’s accompanied by appropriate diagnostic follow-up and care,” said Nicole Fowler, associate director of the Center for Aging Research at Indiana University’s Regenstrief Institute.

Selective screening. “Selective screening” for cognitive impairment is an alternative to universal screening and has gained support.

In a statement published last fall, the American Academy of Neurology recommended that all patients 65 and older seen by neurologists get yearly cognitive health assessments. Also, the American Diabetes Association recommends that all adults with diabetes age 65 and older be screened for cognitive impairment at an initial visit and annually thereafter “as appropriate.” And the American College of Surgeons now recommends screening older adults for cognitive impairment before surgery.

Why test select groups? Many patients with diabetes or neurological conditions have overlapping cognitive symptoms and “it’s important to know if a patient is having trouble remembering what the doctor said,” said Dr. Norman Foster, chair of the workgroup that developed the neurology statement and a professor of neurology at the University of Utah.

Physicians may need to alter treatment regimens for older adults with cognitive impairment or work more closely with family members. “If someone needs to manage their own care, it’s important to know if they can do that reliably,” Foster said.

With surgery, older patients who have preexisting cognitive impairments are at higher risk of developing delirium, an acute, sudden-onset brain disorder. Identifying these patients can alert medical staff to this risk, which can be prevented or mitigated with appropriate medical attention.

Also, people who learn they have early-stage cognitive impairment can be connected with community resources and take steps to plan for their future, medically and financially. The hope is that, one day, medical treatments will be able to halt or slow the progression of dementia. But treatments currently available don’t fulfill that promise.

Steps after screening. Screening shouldn’t be confused with diagnosis: All these short tests can do is signal potential problems.

If results indicate reason for concern, a physician should ask knowledgeable family members or friends what’s going on with an older patient. “Are they depressed? Having problems taking care of themselves? Asking the same question repeatedly?” said Dr. David Reuben, chief of geriatrics at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and director of UCLA’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program.

A comprehensive history and physical examination should then be undertaken to rule out potential reversible causes of cognitive difficulties, implicated in about 10% of cases. These include sleep apnea, depression, hearing or vision loss, vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiencies, alcohol abuse and side effects from anticholinergic drugs or other medications, among other conditions.

Once other causes are ruled out, neuropsychological tests can help establish a diagnosis.

“If I detect mild cognitive impairment, the first thing I’ll do is tell a patient I don’t have any drugs for that but I can help you compensate for deficits,” Reuben said. The good news, he said: A substantial number of patients with MCI ― about 50% — don’t develop dementia within five years of being diagnosed.

The bottom line. “If you’re concerned about your memory or thinking, ask your physician for an assessment,” said Dr. David Knopman, a neurologist at the Mayo Clinic. If that test indicates reason for concern, make sure you get appropriate follow-up.

That’s easier said than done if you want to see a dementia specialist, noted Dr. Soo Borson, a professor emerita of psychiatry at the University of Washington. “Everyone I know who’s doing clinical dementia care says they have wait lists of four to six months,” she said.

With shortages of geriatric psychiatrists, geriatricians, neuropsychologists and neurologists, there aren’t enough specialists to handle demands that would arise if universal screening for cognitive impairment were implemented, Borson warned.

If you’re a family member of an older adult who’s resisting getting tested, “reach out privately to your primary care physician and express your concerns,” said Holden of Washington University. “And let your doctor know if the person isn’t seeing these changes or is resistant to talk about it.”

This happens frequently because people with cognitive impairments are often unaware of their problems. “But there are ways that we, as physicians, can work around that,” Holden said. “If a physician handles the situation with sensitivity and takes things one step at a time, you can build trust and that can make things much easier.”

We’re eager to hear from readers about questions you’d like answered, problems you’ve been having with your care and advice you need in dealing with the health care system. Visit khn.org/columnists to submit your requests or tips.

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our 88 year old mom who has dementia has medicare part a & b, with Aetna supplement. We need to relocate mom back home since she doesn t have the funds to stay at the dementia home she is currently in. Payments keep rising. Due to the medicaid five year stepdown, she will be eligible in two years. Until then, we will keep her at home, however, is there a health coverage that will be able to cover any major health catastrophy, should one occur in next two years before Medicaid kicks in? We are willing to relocate with mom to a state that has this kind of coverage. Right now we live in New York, which in itself is very expensive and we are considering moving to help cover mom s costs. Where and what do you recommend?

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Father's Day bailout: 10 Philly dads get to spend the holiday with their kids

Billy Penn is one of more than 20 news organizations producing Broke in Philly, a collaborative reporting project on economic mobility. Read more at brokeinphilly.org or follow at @brokeinphilly.

Updated 1:55 p.m.

Ten Philly dads almost missed the chance to spend Father’s Day with their kids, until a local organization stepped in and deployed a crowdfunding effort to help them.

Criminal justice nonprofit Frontline Dads is running its first bailout program specifically geared toward the parenting holiday. On Thursday, executive director Reuben Jones coordinated the release of nearly a dozen fathers from Philly jails — so they could celebrate in person with their families this weekend.

“This is our opportunity to focus on fathers as caregivers of children,” Jones told Billy Penn. “Even though you may be incarcerated, sometimes you’re the only male figure a child may have.”

The Father’s Day Bailout was inspired by a maternal counterpart. The Mama’s Day Bailout is a national program, with a local iteration run last month by the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund.

To be clear, none of the dads who are getting bailed out this week have been convicted of a crime. Bail happens before that. After someone gets charged, a judge sets a price for their release while they await trial. If the person can’t afford the amount, they stay locked up until their case is heard — which can sometimes take years.

The system has been criticized for how often it mandates incarceration for people who haven’t yet been proven guilty of anything, but are just experiencing economic hardship. Philadelphians have advocated against the process, which has been shown to disproportionately affect people of color. Last year, Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner officially nixed cash bail for some low-level offenses.

“We’re hoping to shed some light on the need to end cash bail,” Jones said. “It denies people due process and makes them purchase their freedom.”

Among the dads who’ll benefit from Frontline’s new project is Jamal Walker, a 22-year-old father of two who lives in West Philly. When he got picked up for burglary last month, his family anticipated they’d have trouble getting him out.

Walker’s mom Rashena Carter lives in a shelter — and she knew she couldn’t cobble together his $500 bail.

“I didn’t have the money to get him out,” Carter said. “I would have had to be calling all types of people.”

Now that he’ll be out by Sunday, Carter is on pins and needles. Her plan? A Father’s Day cookout at Belmont Plateau with the whole family — her daughter, her son and his children, Jamal Jr. and Bella.

“His kids are going to be very excited,” Carter said. “Both of them light up when they see him.”

After Walker and his peers are released, they’ll get some additional help from Frontline Dads. On deck are free haircuts, clothes, job placement assistance and counseling services.

Still in its first year, Jones’ Father’s Day program hasn’t come together without at least one snag. Earlier this week, the bailout fund released a dad who won’t actually get together with his kids for the holiday at all — because he doesn’t have a good relationship with their mother.

The nonprofit director plans to use this misstep as an opportunity. Frontline Dads will provide the father with services to better his parenting skills and eventually get more time with his kids.

“The separation is a sad story on his part,” Jones added. “We’re going to help him navigate through the family court system to change that.”

In total, Frontline Dads is paying $10k to release the handful of Philly fathers — with about $1,500 coming directly from a community crowdfunding effort.

Though the donations will make an impact, they’re not quite as much as Jones wanted to bring in. He originally hoped to raise closer to $50,000 to bring even more dads home to their families. The lack of support, he said, is evidence that people often underestimate the importance of paternal care.

In its inaugural year, the Mama’s Day Bailout raised $60,000.

“It speaks to the stereotypes of this country, that mothers are primarily viewed as caregivers of children and fathers are looked at as more disposable,” Jones said. “There’s no outrage around fathers not being in the home for an important holiday.”

Source: https://billypenn.com/2019/06/14/fathers-day-bailout-10-philly-dads-get-to-spend-the-holiday-with-their-kids/

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Latkes 2017!

Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, and I find myself at home recovering from a broken left wrist!

A week and a half ago my husband and I decided to resume our tennis careers (very loosely speaking), and go hit the ball around at the new courts at the local high school.

As trying to volley after being away from the game for almost 30 years was not as much fun as we had hoped, we agreed to leave after just one more.

Unfortunately, and due to my stupidity competitive spirit, I decided to go for an out of reach ball, tripped on my own feet, and fell to the ground, racquet flying.

Within fifteen minutes we were at the emergency room of the hospital.

Diagnosis: a serious break requiring surgery which I had this past Friday with a fairly long recovery ahead.

I am fortunate to have excellent medical care available to me, and appreciate all the skilled nurses, caregivers, doctors, anesthesiologists, and surgeon who have treated me along the way.

It goes without saying I will miss cooking, baking and posting Hanukkah treats on this blog for 2017.

So in the interest of trying to make the best of things I have decided to share some recipes with you, so you might enjoy them. I will look forward to making them next Hanukkah!

Today, being the first I have been able to sit at my computer and type with one hand, I will be able to share Gail Simmon’s Mom’s Latkes with you!

I happened to see her on The Rachel Ray Show this morning as I was lying in bed channel surfing and resting.

Her recipe for the latkes as well as her “taking it up a notch” Latke Reubens look really great!

I can’t cook them now, but I can share the recipes and video from this morning’s show with you. So here goes, and a very Happy Hanukkah to you and yours!

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The full recipe can be found here.

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DON'T LIVE PEOPLE'S LIVES FOR THEM

Important decisions in the life of an individual should be left for him to decide alone. A person could be guided, counselled and advised, but the ultimate decision should be for him to decide. The best role a man could play in the life of his fellow man is to point the direction he should go to him; the decision to go through that way should be his to make. Up till the present moment in some cultures, spouses are still chosen for young unmarried men. Such men really have no say in those choices. They have to live with the choices others make for them. The same goes with the choice of career and other important issues of life. The story of Jacob in the bible shows the delicate nature of forcing others to travel the way they never wanted to travel. Jacob wanted Rachael, but his father-In-law played a fast one on him and gave him Leah instead. Honesty, Jacob and Leah would have been best of family friends, but not good husband and wife. Just observe the products of that union. The first son was Reuben. He slept with his father's wife. Simon and Levi killed all the men in a whole community to avenge the rape of their sister. Judah lost all but one of his children and later in life slept with his son's wife. Dinah was brutally raped. Nothing remarkable was heard about Issachar and Zebulon. But comparatively, the children of a loving relationship, Joseph and Benjamin glittered like stars. Nothing much was heard about Benjamin, but nothing bad was recorded about his character, as against the dirty lifestyle of the children of the concubines. Joseph was handsome, well behaved and extremely successful. He also had a good, loving and forgiving heart. He was a product of a choice made by Jacob himself. He was born out of love; his life was full of love and compassion. While parents, caregivers and religious leaders have a stake in the lives of people who are under their authorities, but critical decisions should be left for individuals to make. *EXRADALLENUM OLUSEGUN AKINSANYA, 08063345539* SHARE.

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A Week at Farm Sanctuary: Winding Down the Summer Days With Rescued Farm Animal Friends

Students across the country are heading back to school, and here at Farm Sanctuary’s New York Shelter, we’re feeling the early traces of fall arriving just around the bend! For our “humanimal” friends, this time of year can be one of new beginnings — a chance to recommit to aligning our actions with our values and making choices we can feel good about. Of course, our rescued residents also make the most of the new beginnings that your support makes possible!

Change is brewing at Farm Sanctuary’s New York Shelter!

New “Kids” on the Block

This week brought big changes for two of our residents in particular: Darius and Halbert goats! As you may recall, we rescued these boys last year from a so-called “humane” farm-to-table operation in Cattaraugus County, NY. But there was nothing humane about the circumstances from whence they came: The boys were emaciated, riddled with parasites, and too frightened to even venture outdoors. After receiving care and kindness at Farm Sanctuary, however, they began to heal and learn to love again.

Sweet Darius. These affectionate boys want nothing more than to love and be loved. They playfully wag their tails and lick our faces, just like dogs!

Darius and Halbert were doing so well that we decided to place them in a loving home through our Farm Animal Adoption Network! We are so grateful for the compassionate families who open their homes and hearts to rescued farm animals — helping us to rescue and rehabilitate even more individuals in need.

Sometimes, though, circumstances happen that are beyond our control. A few months ago, Darius injured his leg, and his adoptive family contacted us to connect him with the very best care available. We brought Darius to the Nemo Farm Animal Hospital at Cornell University (along with his best friend Halbert for company, of course!), and he convalesced with his buddy at our onsite Melrose Small Animal Hospital. Thankfully, Darius has healed nicely — and with his adopter’s blessing, Darius and Halbert will stay at Farm Sanctuary in order to give Darius easy access to any follow-up care that he needs.

This week, Darius was doing so well that we moved the boys from the hospital to a pasture of their very own! In their new spot, they spend their days climbing, running, and grazing — free to just be themselves.

Halbert leads the way on their exciting new adventure!

Best friends forever.

Darius and Halbert savor a taste of Farm Sanctuary life!

Hello, Darius!

Welcome home, boys! We love sharing our lives with you.

Visiting With the Main Flock

From the new “kids” to our more seasoned residents, everyone at Farm Sanctuary has a place!

Cynthia goat comes to say hello! Rescued from a backyard butcher in New York’s Hudson Valley, this sweet, sassy girl has unfortunately seen her share of troubles. But these days, she teaches us how beautiful our lives can be when we put compassion first.

For a while, Cynthia’s shyer friend Panza (who came to us from the same rescue) preferred goats over humans, though she is beginning to solicit attention from her “humanimal” friends as well!

Three cheers for the leader of the herd, Skye goat! Skye keeps all of the “kids” in check.

Here comes his friend Adriano, benevolent leader of the sheep! These boys make sure everyone gets along as they enjoy all that Farm Sanctuary life has to offer.

Looks like not-so-little Erin is following in Adriano’s footsteps! This sweet, curious boy is growing up so much each day — and we’re delighted to watch him come into his own as the incredible being he is.

Of course, he still spends plenty of time with his mom, Julie, as they navigate their happy new lives together. Farm Sanctuary life is a family affair — and along with Florence, left (Adriano’s mom!), and Lloyd, right, each individual is part of a loving family that supports them all as integral members of this compassionate community.

William, David, Francis, and Bob Barker flock together on pasture! These guys came to Farm Sanctuary at different times, under different circumstances — and yet here, they each have something unique to offer and are valued as they are. Their friendship inspires us to find and celebrate common ground with each other, no matter where our paths may lead.

Newcomer Nate also feels right at home! He and his twin brother Bob came to Farm Sanctuary as lambs, and have recently returned to our New York Shelter. Here, these goofy, gregarious boys have been making friends as they celebrate the beautiful support system that helps us all thrive.

Ash is also maturing into an incredible young lad! Rescued from neglect last year, this sweet boy has come a long way from the terrified individual we met back then. He is brave and independent, but also very affectionate, loving nothing more than lavishing attention from his human admirers!

Ash snuggles with a young human friend on a recent sanctuary tour.

Ash's mom Connie helped her son learn to love and trust after she, too, felt comfortable enough to do the same.

Connie stands proudly in front of her home.

Pasture time is a lot like recess! Some, like Sookie and Gabby, like to run, play, and explore to their heart’s content.

Others, like Madeline, enjoy a more peaceful stroll.

And still others, like Daniel, prefer their quiet time to simply reflect and savor the beauty all around us.

Amy relaxes with friends.

Meanwhile, friendly Francis invites us to join in the fun.

And young Scott comes over to see what all the excitement is about!

Pamela stands tall and proud! Here, we celebrate individuals like her as they are, and are thankful that they feel comfortable enough to live life on their own terms.

Kaley gazes peacefully out toward the horizon.

Born at Farm Sanctuary, sweet Vera Jo has always known the love and kindness that she deserves.

Dore was also born here, though she’s still not a big fan of the “humanimal” after all these years. That’s okay, though — we’re thrilled that here, each resident is free to make his or her own choices.

Audrey is another of our shyer residents — but safe among her flockmates, she finds the security to be herself.

Go Max enjoys a stroll on pasture.

Joel shows off his handsome profile.

Safe at Farm Sanctuary, animals like Anne are free to shine.

Welcoming Our Visitors!

With just one week until September, we’ll soon scale down our New York Shelter’s tour schedule to just Saturdays and Sundays each week through the end of October. During our last week of a full Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule this year, we celebrated the joy that comes with introducing our amazing rescued residents to new (and returning) human friends!

Jack sheep meets a new friend.

Tour Guide Chelsea Jamieson introduces guests to Zuzu goat.

Meanwhile, a young guest snuggles with Zuzu’s roommate Tatiana.

Za seems a little startled to have company during mealtime!

Min and Goodwin are also “too cool for school,” preferring to play amongst themselves.

You’ve “goat” to love these boys! Benedict and Chucky are also fan favorites, both on tours and through our explore.org livestream cameras.

“My daily joy is to scroll back and watch the workers ... feed the chickens/turkeys and get Benedict and Chucky ready for the day,” says explore.org user Loyce Baldridge. “Today was especially uplifting to watch Benny joyfully running to catch up with Chucky and getting to the grass. Also, getting a little 'extra' love from his Angel caregiver sending him on his way! MADE MY DAY! I too am in a wheelchair!” Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Loyce!

From his home at Farm Sanctuary to our viewers at home, Chucky is “heading” your way! This sweet boy rubs his head on the turkey barn camera, as if saying hello to his virtual buddies!

A young friend meets Merlin steer.

This gentle giant is a friend to all, demonstrating that farm animals just like him are each someone, not something.

Merlin is a great example for calves like Stanton! Along with his adoptive moms Jackie and Nancy, Stanton loves living in our special-needs herd and learning how to be a calf.

Stanton grazes with moms Nancy (left) and Jackie (center).

Stanton frolics through the pasture, kicking up his heels with delight!

Like most little boys, he can be a little bit silly!

Stanton loves a good chin scratch!

But don’t let that cute face fool you — Stanton gives us the “stink eye” as he gets ready to challenge us!

For more Farm Sanctuary updates, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also tune in live on Explore.org to see what some of our rescued cattle, pig, sheep, goat, turkey, chicken, and alpaca residents are up to in real time! Want to meet our incredible residents in person? Learn how to visit here. Want to help? Your support makes our rescue, education, and advocacy efforts possible. You can also help by sharing our residents’ stories to spread the word that farm animals like them are each someone, not something. A compassionate world begins with you!

Special thanks to photo intern Christa for some of the beautiful photos you see today! Learn more about our internship program here.

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