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Welcome Back Kentucky Derby Festival, We’ve Missed You!
Ready to return to your favorite Derby events? Tickets for the following 2022 events are now on sale:. Macy’s Presents the Spring Fashion Show on March 31. The Fillies Derby Ball Presented by Dillard’s and Total Wine & More on April 9. Republic Bank Bourbonville on April 14.
Wayne Perkey: What I Know Now
In light of the recent death of Louisville radio and television personality Wayne Perkey, to honor his memory, here is an interview with him by contributing editor Lucy M. Pritchett that ran in the December 2018 issue of Today’s Transitions. Lucy recalls that she and Wayne met at a local coffee shop for the interview and sat chatting at a table in the courtyard. “Wayne proved to be an engaging storyteller and shared countless stories and experiences of his WHAS morning radio days and years as host of Crusade for Children telethon,” Lucy says. “He was certainly a steadfast presence in many Louisville lives and we as a community were fortunate to share in his energy and enthusiasm.”
Five Rules for Caregiver Survival
• Do the best you can with your loved one with regard to his situation. It’s impossible to know everything at any given time. • Push aside guilty feelings about what you are or aren’t able to do. • Contact medical professionals or caregiver agencies for advice when...
Makeover Your Bedside Table
Transform your bedside table into a beautiful and useful piece with these simple tips from Connie Roitman, owner of Eyedia Design It Again. Connie says you should only keep necessities at your bedside to avoid the potential for developing clutter. Having a designated spot for items makes it easy for you to find what you need quickly. She also suggests choosing a lamp with a small base to save on space and give you more leverage for adding decorative pieces.
Mike Harper: What I Know Now
Mike Harper retired in 2005 after a 33-year career as a repairman with Xerox Corp. in Louisville. He is the current president of the Louisville Dulcimer Society and has been a member of the group for 14 years. In addition to his music, he has a slew of other interests that keep him active in retirement.
Don’t Avoid It — Deal With It
Strategies for managing your diabetes the right way. Being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes can be a serious health setback because it is a disease that, if not well-managed, could have life-threatening consequences. While diet and lifestyle changes are necessary in diabetes management, diabetes doesn’t mean you have to run marathons and swear off your favorite dessert for life.
Be Prepared For The Unexpected With An Emergency Kit
It is a good idea for everyone to be prepared for the unexpected. Sometimes these unexpected events come in the form of natural disasters, such as a tornado or in winter, a blizzard. An unexpected trip to the emergency room can be another. Having the pieces of an emergency bag at the ready can make these unexpected events a little less scary and overwhelming.
Try this Caregiving Tip
Turn a doorbell into a handy tool that can make communication between you and your loved one much easier. Dan Heins had to get creative with communication ideas after dysphasia left his wife unable to speak loudly. “One of the most clever items was a wireless doorbell. I attached the wireless button on her side table next to her reclining lift chair and plugged the wireless doorbell unit into an electrical plug in the center of our home. That way when she needed to talk to me or needed something, all she had to do was press the button and I could clearly hear the doorbell chime anywhere in our home.” These doorbells can be found at most home improvement stores for less than $40.
Today’s Taste: Green Goddess Salad With Lemon Pepper Salmon
Jillian Jones with Forkin’ Tasty shared this healthy, yet delicious recipe with Today’s Transitions. Enjoy!. Heart Healthy Green Goddess Salad with Lemon Pepper Salmon. This mouth watering, heart-healthy meal is bound to be a staple on your dinner menu at home. Green Goddess Salad with Lemon Pepper Salmon sounds intimidating, but it really isn’t. This dish can be made in under 30 minutes and easily meal-prepped for the week.
Should You Keep Driving?
I remember the day my dad hung up his car keys for the last time. He didn’t share specific details with me, but he knew the time was right. Years later, he still recalled it as one of the most difficult decisions of his life. The loss of independence and control stuck with him as an offense greater than most other indignities he suffered as his Parkinson’s symptoms advanced. Driving not only gets us where we need to go, but it affords us the privilege of arriving under our own power and by our own devices. All of us want to stay behind the wheel for as long as possible, but the key is to do so safely.
Choose the Right Eyeglasses For Your Face Shape
Have you ever struggled to find eyewear frames that just look right? We talked to three local eyewear experts to find out what types of frames complement different face shapes. Gladys Barclay. Face Shape: Round. What worked: When helping patients choose frames, Brian Neff, optician and office manager at Gaddie...
Ten Questions to Ask a Handyman
Home repairs or maintenance issues may require professional help. Terry Rogers has been self-employed locally for almost 30 years as a carpenter and handyman. He explains what you need to know before hiring someone. 1. How do I find a good handyman?. “Ask neighbors or people at work or church...
How to Find Your Zeal: Experience the passion of truly being alive no matter what happens.
It’s a terrible feeling – the sense that your life is passing you by, the awareness that your unique self has not come forth. How does it happen? And what countermeasures can you take?. We forfeit life by denying the spirit that is within us. We throw away...
Show Your Landscaping Some Love
Spring is (almost) in the air. Why not show your own yard some love of the botanical kind with a spruce-up? Bold and beautiful when used in landscaping, red is a great way to give your yard a boost of color. And with warm weather days becoming more frequent as we move into March, now is the time to start your landscape planning. Here are some easy ways to enhance your landscape with red.
Press a Button to Save Your Life
Last year, while out to dinner with my father, he received an urgent alert on his phone. His mother had fallen, was experiencing slurred speech, and was confused. She was having a stroke, but thanks to her medical alert system, she was able to call him for help. With the click of one button, an ambulance and her son were notified immediately — minutes that happened to save her life.
Living Options: Pick the Best Spot to Live
Looking for a colorful background for your life? It is time to move into a home that offers less maintenance and more services? Whether you are actively looking for your next home or making plans for the future, our Living Options directory lists local apartments, condos, independent living communities and other specific living situations available.
Ladies With Style
Expand your fashion horizons. Instead of settling for a predictable outfit, wear something that defies age, accentuates your beauty, and defines who you are. Turn your outfits into a medium for self expression. The staff from Bloom ‘N Deals, located in Brownsboro Plaza, model some of the store’s latest fashions and show you how to wear your personality with style.
A Cup Of Warmth
With the cold weather, many of us tend to avoid the winter elements altogether. Why not stay inside with a delicious, hot drink for comfort and for preventative measures? Here is a recipe that includes an immune boosting syrup that can be added to several different healthful and decadent drinks.
Bundle Up: Personal Gear Tips To Stay Warm
According to the National Institutes of Health, older adults are especially vulnerable to the cold: “Their body’s response to cold can be diminished by underlying medical conditions, some medicines, and aging itself. As a result, hypothermia can develop in older adults after even relatively mild exposure to cold weather or a small drop in temperature.”
Grandparents Doing Cool Things: Making Memories With Pancakes
From cheering them on at a basketball game to hosting an impromptu slumber party, there are many ways for grandparents to have fun with their grandchildren. Some grandparents take it further – finding ways to share their talents with interactive creations. Today’s Transitions is spotlighting some creative grandparents to hopefully inspire others to look to see what special gifts they can pass along to a new generation.
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