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Grandma Ruth Was Down to Her Last Clue. Cocoa Had His Eyes on Breakfast.

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Morning light fills the kitchen, and a crossword puzzle lies open on the breakfast table. Grandma Ruth sits in a sage-green quilted vest, pencil in hand, her white hair loose and her face lost in thought. Right beside her, Cocoa sits up with his long ears hanging and his dark eyes on the table, where a pastry, some blueberries and a banana sit nearby. A mug, her glasses and a stack of dishes are scattered across the tablecloth. Everyone at this table is waiting for something different. A little steam rises from the cup, and the whole room smells of toast and coffee.

Word puzzles are a fine way for older adults to keep a daily routine and give the mind a gentle workout. A table full of breakfast is also a big temptation for dogs, so keep food out of his reach. Some fruits, like grapes and raisins, are dangerous for dogs, while many others are fine in small amounts, so ask your vet before sharing. Dachshunds are known for their appetite and can gain weight easily, which puts strain on their long backs. Teaching him a calm "settle" at breakfast and offering a treat of his own can make mornings smoother.

Ruth fills in the last square and Cocoa waits for his turn. Breakfast is almost always worth waiting for.

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