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Puppy Love: What a Lonely Woman Learned From Her Dog
A wedding at which I officiated 10 years ago remains in my memory. It wasn’t really the wedding ceremony but the conversation I had with the bride before the ceremony. We were sitting in the bride’s room going over the final ceremony details. When I congratulated her on her big day, she told me she had been a young adult with no life.
Tasty and Healthy Food Swaps
Eating food that has a lower glycemic index (GI) can help you feel better and ward off disease. We have found a few easy swaps or additions to some foods you normally eat to give your body less of a sugar rush and more of the energy you need. Then try this awesome recipe for dinner that is quick, nutritious and low on the glycemic index…
10 Questions To Ask Your Parents
It’s hard to think about our parents aging, but being prepared can ease the stress and make difficult decisions go more smoothly. Being able to make choices about the continued care of your parents while they still have the cognitive abilities to express their wishes is the first step. Use these 10 questions to start the discussion every adult child should have with his or her parents. They were compiled by expert advice from Corey Vallandingham, marketing director of Springhurst Pines, and Kelly Gannott, elder law attorney. You might want to think about these questions for yourself as well.
5 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day This Year: Both Caring and Sweet
A special someone is not required to feel the love this Valentine’s Day. Today’s Transitions found some unique ways to celebrate the holiday, no roses or candy hearts needed. Schedule a date to donate. As many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the American Red Cross encourages eligible blood and...
4 Ideas To Beat Winter Cabin Fever
If you’re stuck inside waiting for spring, try some of these simple ideas for fun and productive indoor activities to beat the winter blues. Knit blankets or caps in small sizes to be given to new parents. Visit lumosity.com to find games that challenge your brain. These games can...
Making Memories: 3 Grandkid Approved Activities For Valentine’s Day
Did you know spending time with your grandkids offers benefits that reach far beyond the simple joys of family time? According to one Oxford Study, research shows that “a high level of grandparental involvement increases the well-being of children.” Contributing to your grandkid’s state of happiness, excitement, and centeredness, not only boosts their emotional state but also increases your bond. And what better time to spend quality moments with your little loves than on a holiday centered all around love!
Step Up Your Game by Widening Your Social Circle
Are you retired and spending your days watching TV or surfing the internet? Studies show that isolation can lead to loneliness, depression, and physical health problems. One way to increase your social circle and stay active is to participate at one of Louisville’s senior community centers that offers social, nutritional, fitness, recreational, and educational activities for active older adults.
Grab The Remote: What We’re Watching This Winter
Beautiful writing and acting characterize what might otherwise feel like a serialized Lifetime movie in Maid. A young mother escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to find a way to care for herself and her daughter, both practically and psychologically, as she tries to heal her own childhood traumas. This slow-burn isn’t making it into the Netflix Top 10 like some flashier or more violent selections, but it is exceptionally good, and worth every minute of your time.
The Cross-Stitch Queen Of Clifton
Saundra Cox owns the building on Frankfort Avenue that houses The Finishing Touch, her counted cross-stitch shop that originally opened in 1978 as a handcrafted gifts and consignment shop. After a move to and 20 years at the store’s next space in Plainview, she and longtime employee Carol Huffman have come back to the historic Clifton location and are happily supplying colorful embroidery threads, fabrics, and patterns to seasoned needleworkers as well as those new to the craft.
Home Health: Bringing Care Into Your Home
Our homes are so personal, and we know that bringing someone inside for care is both an adjustment and a relief. It allows for someone to stay in the home they know and for different levels of independence, depending on their needs. It makes sense to look for the perfect...
I Gotta Go….All of the Time!
Changes with age, menopause in women, and an enlarged prostate in men can all result in incontinence. “Incontinence is urinary leakage of any kind,” says Julene Samuels, M.D., FACS. Both men and women can experience incontinence, although women are more likely due to stress on the body from childbirth. “By the age of fifty, 50% of women will have some form of incontinence,” says Dr. Samuels.
Winter Readiness Guide: Moods, Telehealth, and Sprucing Up Our Home
The cold and gray of the winter months can be hard for anyone, but they can feel especially grueling to individuals who are stuck in their homes without much interaction. Winter can also be hard on caregivers who can’t even get their loved ones outside for some sunshine. This winter readiness guide provides ideas to help beat the bleary weather blues and keep everyone warm, comforted, and content.
Listen To Your Gut: Eat More Fiber
How many times have you been told to “listen to your gut,” that feeling inside that helps guide your decisions? While that sixth sense guidance can be helpful, listening to your actual gut could be one of the best health decisions you make. The gut microbiome, made up of the microorganisms that live in our intestinal tract, and gut health have gained attention in the medical community for their links to whole body health and wellness. Research supports us supporting our guts and one way we can do this is by adding fiber to our diet.
Learn About Someone’s Stories
Everyone has interesting stories to tell. Start simple. Start from the beginning by asking: “When and where were you born? Tell me about your parents, siblings, childhood home, school, memories….” Let one thing lead to another and watch the expressions on their faces as they slip between happy and sad memories and proud moments of a lifetime. Record those stories and give a copy to their family if you have permission to do so. It’s a wonderful way to learn about the past and record it for future generations. — Joanne Flatt, Regional Director, Bluebird Homecare.
Get Inspired: Debra Lively’s Playbook To Good Health
“Yoga is very calming for me. I’ve always said that yoga saved my sanity and my life,” says Debra. This is why she starts her day with a grounding yoga practice. Debra works from home and during her lunch break she goes for a walk, a bicycle ride, or possibly even a 30-minute swim. In the evenings, she and her husband might take a walk or ride bikes to dinner.
Get It Delivered!
The increased availability of home delivery services is making it easier for someone with decreased mobility to remain in their comfortable surroundings and retain independence. From fully prepared meals to prescriptions, area businesses can offer the convenience and support many older adults need to remain at home. Prepared Meals. Proper...
Try This: Wellness Classes at UofL Trager Optimal Aging Clinic
Take a class to keep yourself flexible during the winter months. The UofL Trager Institute Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic offers classes, both in person and virtually, to help keep you flexible during the winter when it is all too easy to sit around and become stiff. On Wednesdays at 9am, the Trager Institute offers virtual Slow Flow Yoga. If the cold of winter really gets to you, Trager offers massage therapy services on Fridays from 12pm – 5pm. For more information on these and other wellness services, contact Trager at 502.588.4340 or tragerinstitute.org.
Look And Feel Your Best With These Tech Solutions
For some, daily dressing and grooming may seem like an exhausting obstacle. Physical and mental challenges can make self-care tasks difficult. The importance of daily grooming and dressing, however, is clear; it not only boosts self-esteem and mood, but helps to establish a daily routine, which can help with memory and alertness, and provides a natural form of exercise, which can help to maintain strength and decrease muscle and joint stiffness. For those struggling to continue dressing and grooming themselves, technology can provide some helpful solutions.
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