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  Upcoming November Holidays and Observations

  October 21, 2025

  November is a month of gratitude and recognition, honoring home care and hospice professionals, family caregivers, and those living with Alzheimer’s—while celebrating compassion, remembrance, and service throughout the month’s meaningful observances.

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  Familiar Surroundings Home Care Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Special Photo Challenge

  October 21, 2025

  Familiar Surroundings Home Care is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Pink Photo Challenge, encouraging caregivers and clients to wear pink, share their photos, and help raise funds and awareness for the cause.

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  Familiar Surroundings Hosts Annual Food Drive to Support Local Families

  October 21, 2025

  Familiar Surroundings Home Care is hosting a community food drive from October 1st to November 21st to collect nonperishable items for local families in need before Thanksgiving.

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  Safety and Alzheimer's Disease

  October 21, 2025

  As dementia progresses, it’s important to recognize when driving is no longer safe and to plan ahead for alternative transportation options that help maintain independence and safety.

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  The Importance of Emotional Support for Senior Recovery

  October 17, 2025

  While medicine treats the body, emotional support is the key to helping seniors heal fully—proven to speed recovery, reduce complications, and restore quality of life.