Pelham Funeral Home "A Life Celebration Home"

07/28/2025

Here's a tip for older adults: Avoid overwhelm at doctor appointments by using your phone or an audio recorder to document the conversation. Ask permission of the provider, noting that it will help you remember all the details and direction given. This can help you avoid misunderstanding and process what they have told you.

07/27/2025

Make time to honor or remember your parents today, for Parents' Day.

07/25/2025

When you're feeling a down, whether a little or a lot, there are a few ways to lift your mood. Get out of the house, visit with friends, sleep, and other mood boosters are detailed in this article of 10 ways to improve your mood.

There are a number of simple things that anyone can do to improve their mood.

07/24/2025

Need a moment to collect yourself? Remember the "Just One" breathing technique. Think of the word "just" as you draw in a big, full breath. Then think about the word "one" as you slowly let out every last bit of breath. You may be surprised as how refreshed you feel after just one deep breath.

07/24/2025

Preplanning a funeral can provide comfort and ease to your family members at time when they are emotionally drained. The next time you talk to your family, open up a frank discussion about your wishes for funeral plans. It can be genuinely uplifting to talk about how you wish to be remembered. If you would like assistance with this discussion, please contact us for guidance and support.

07/23/2025

Birdwatching Kits and More
Available from the Pelham Public Library
The modern library isn’t just books! Birdwatching and bocce ball — those are a couple of the fun kits available from the Pelham Public Library’s “Library of Things!” Check out kits, games, and tools for 7 days. Here’s an idea: plan a fun camp-like experience with your grandkids using one of the kits! Teach them bocce ball on your lawn or at the park, and plan a birdwatching expedition to a nearby nature preserve. Call the library to learn more about what is available. Here’s the link: https://www.pelhamlibrary.org/the-library-of-things/

07/22/2025

On warm summer nights like these, I think of you.

07/16/2025

Humor and caregiving can be powerful partners in avoiding burnout. Find the humor in a situation. Read a joke a day. Break the tension with a belly laugh or giggle over something silly. Laughter reduces stress, improves communication, enhances morale and deepens bonds.

07/13/2025

Good vision is so important for older adults. Remember to have your vision checked on a regular basis, especially if you have trouble enjoying your favorite hobbies, like crafting and reading, or if you are tripping more often.

07/12/2025

What is up with all the adult coloring books? It's therapeutic! Coloring is good for your mental health. It helps create a moment of mindful practice and focus. Coloring pages are easy to find for free online or at the library, so give it a try!
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/coloring-is-good-for-your-health

07/09/2025

Pelham Seed Library
If you’re growing a garden this year, consider saving seeds for the Pelham Seed Library, a resource based at the Pelham Public Library. Or, have you ever wanted to try growing a different vegetable? See what the Seed Library has available and pick up a few seeds to plant a small fall crop. This free resource helps the community grow and keep growing by allowing Pelhamites to take seeds and leave seeds! Check it out and find the Pelham Seed Library in the library: https://www.pelhamlibrary.org/pelham-seed-library/