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Good Nights with Good Tech
Lack of sleep can not only exacerbate existing health conditions, but also increase the likelihood of developing new ones. Therefore, it becomes increasingly important to get a good night’s rest. But, while research suggests that nearly a quarter of those over age 60 take medication for sleep at least occasionally, many doctors argue that such medication should only be used as a last resort. Instead, seniors should make some simple lifestyle changes and consider the use of one of the many tech devices available to help get a good night’s rest. Here is a roundup of some of the best tech devices for improving sleep.
Make an Instant Impact With These Fall Decorating Staples
Readying your home for fall doesn’t have to be hard when you stick to the basics. Here are five ways to make an instant impact transitioning from summer to fall. Spice up your home with fall scents, such as pumpkin, sandalwood, apple, and cinnamon. Change out summer pillows and throws...
Savor a Bite of Fall: Fall Sausage and Apple Saute
A trip to the apple orchard on a crisp day alerts your senses that fall is here. Today’s Transitions hit the road in search of some local apple varieties to create a few of our favorite fall dishes. Consider this tasty recipe a celebration of fall, in all its colorful (and yummy) splendor.
Welcome Fall Into Your Home With These Expert Design Tips
The natural materials of the mantle, artwork colors, and velvet pillows add a touch of comfort and warmth. Expert Tip: Mixing pillows of different color and texture can add some spice to any space. Style a Console. The exposed brick, tassel stools, and touch of greenery offer a contemporary take...
What Carmichael’s Community Book Club Is Reading This Fall: How Much Of These Hills Is Gold
Released in April 2020, C Pan Zhang’s debut novel, How Much of These Hills is Gold might have easily been buried under the morass of COVID-19 news that was filling the public consciousness last spring. But, as with most things, the cream rises to the top in the literary world. It was not only listed as an Amazon Best Book upon its release, but also made the Notable Books of 2020 lists for both the Washington Post and the New York Times. With all the book’s accolades, it’s easy to see why it has become a must-read for Carmichael’s Community Book Club in Louisville. Today’s Transitions listened in on the discussion.
A Fire Pit For Every Season
It’s fire pit season and Today’s Transitions has a great option for anyone looking to create an outdoor space to enjoy year-round. “The screened porch is our favorite room and where we spend most of our time. The fire pit makes this space multi-seasonal.”. — Katie Miles. Option: Granite Top...
When Your Parents Need a Helping Hand
While taking care of your parents might span years, there are people available to do the hard work of getting them moved out of their homes and into senior care. Barbara Morris, 70, is founder of Smooth Transitions, a senior move management company that helps prepare, sort, pack, and move your loved one’s belongings. Active adults also use her company to help them downsize and move. Barbara no longer does the hands-on work; she trains new licensees for her 26-year-old company, which now has licensees in 26 states. She’s a founding member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers. Barbara offers these tips on how clients can make moving into a new place easier on themselves and their families.
Savor a Bite of Fall: Dutch Baby with Sauteed Apples
A trip to the apple orchard on a crisp day alerts your senses that fall is here. Today’s Transitions hit the road in search of some local apple varieties to create a few of our favorite fall dishes. Consider this tasty recipe a celebration of fall, in all its colorful (and yummy) splendor.
A Day At The Farm: Fall Festival Fun At Gallrein Farms
Lunch Plus One is a simple outing to enjoy with friends or visiting relatives or guests. For a fall’s day out, consider a visit to Gallrein Farms in Shelbyville. We love a farm! An outing and a yummy lunch all in one spot. GALLREIN FARMS. Three generations of farming —...
Bring on the Cozy with Texture and Moody Tones
Just as Mother Nature ushers in autumn with cooler weather and breathtaking displays of color, we can welcome the fall season into our home with these ideas from design experts, Shelby Sills and Katie Bryant of LL&A Interior Design. • Mixing texture, such as fur, velvet, wood, and copper, creates...
Serve Up Some Comfort
Comfort can come in many forms. Here are some ideas for those you love:. Pictures and Connection: It would be comforting for loved ones to know what’s going on with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A digital frame that is set up for family members to send daily or weekly pictures is very easy and therapeutic. Your loved one feels in touch with their family and it creates joy to see those they love. Couple it with a morning phone call saying — check your photo album today, we’ve added something new — to really add some excitement to their day.
Get Connected: 6 Ways to Brighten Your Social Game
Ever wonder why you love spending all day with your best friend? Or why that one-hour date with your bridge club quickly turned into three fun-filled hours? Studies show that spending time connecting with friends and family can keep your brain healthy, boost self-esteem, and lower your risk of dementia. So, feel free to stay for that second cup of coffee or play that extra hand of cards, because keeping socially connected is a great brain boost for your mental health.
Start the Fire! A perfect way to gather around the fire pit.
Looking to add a spark to your outdoor space this fall? One way to dial up the ambience is with a fire pit. The warm glow of fire is sure to grab the attention of friends and family looking for a good time under the stars. Today’s Transitions checked in with a few local homeowners to see what options are out there, what they are loving, and how a fire pit can really draw you outside this fall season.
Making Her Mark With Her Sharpie
It took a little brainstorming before Joanna (Jo) Haas was able to settle on just a single item in her life that made her happy. As we settled in for the conversation, she mentioned that I might find her selection a bit strange. “I love my Sharpie pen,” says Jo. Honestly, I thought it was an imaginative choice, and from the chief creative officer of the Kentucky Science Center, how could I expect anything else? Her attachment to the permanent marker is long-lived and broadly encompassing.Yes, she’s an artist, but the Sharpie means more to her than just what she can draw.
The Fall Issue of Today’s Transitions is Out Now!
As we move into a new season, greeted by the physical changes in our environment, perhaps we can let this new view change not only our physical world, but also our thinking. Can we take lessons from the seasons? Here are some things to consider this fall. Am I Seeding?...
Celebrating One’s Life After Death: Can A Funeral Be A Joyous Event?
Somber. Sad. Dark. Gloomy. When we think of a typical funeral, these are the moods that usually come to mind. But, is there a way we can turn a funeral into a joyous event? Can we think about a funeral as a celebration of life and lighten the mood while still maintaining the level of mourning necessary to process such a huge life event?
A Dish to Make and Take
Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. This recipe can be started even a couple of days in advance, or you can make it and eat on it all week. Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranates and...
Never Fear. Our Fall Break Guide is Here! (A Grandparents Guide to Fun.)
Helping out with fall break and not sure what to do with the kids? Today’s Transitions has some outing ideas that offer fall fun for everyone. For a fun-filled day on the farm, consider a drive to Shelbyville, Kentucky to visit Gallrein Farms. Their Fall Festival begins September 18 and has much to offer, including hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a corn maze, haunted house, and much more.
A Difficult Discussion: How To Talk About Death With Our Aging Parents
Most of us do a pretty good job of pretending that we’re never going to die. We live our lives and push the reality of death as far away as possible. Adult children, however, eventually come to the point where they can no longer pretend that their parents are going to be around forever. Even if we can ignore the gray hair and age spots on ourselves, we notice them on our parents.
A Chat With Food Writer Sarah Fritschner: Her time with Julia Child, strange foods, and the one thing every woman needs to try.
Chances are you have a cookbook on your shelf by Sarah Fritschner. She has written four, including Express Lane Cookbook and Vegetarian Express Lane Cookbook. Sarah was a food writer and editor for the Courier-Journal for 24 years. She was also the coordinator of Louisville’s Farm to Table program before the program ended in 2019.
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