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Thin Skin: Handle With Care
Aging is the biggest culprit behind skin that sags, wrinkles, and even tears. “Over time, your body loses collagen and elastin which results in less support for the skin,” says Shannon McAllister, board-certified dermatologist with Associates in Dermatology. Factors such as genetics, medications like prolonged topical steroid use, and sun exposure can also contribute to thinning skin.
Places To Chill In The “Ville”
If summer has your emotional temperature too high, be intentional about stopping, resting, and recharging. Here are some suggestions for “cooling off” this summer in Louisville:. • Visit Dairy Del at 1516 South Shelby Street for a soft serve treat. • Purchase a day pass at the Omni...
Today’s Taste: One-Pan Beef & Asparagus
Quick and easy meals are my go-to on a busy weekday night. This One-Pan Beef & Asparagus dish is just what you need to cut back on the dishes while serving multiple mouths!. Cube beef to ½-1 inch cubes and dice onion. Salt and pepper to taste. Cut asparagus...
Finding Joy Through Gems
As we transition from one stage of life to another, we are often called to develop different interests and discover different intentions. Carol Leist says such a transition point came when she retired as an IT project leader for GE Appliances. “I started questioning where I was in life, who I was away from work, and the influence of others,” she recalls. Questions we all have most likely asked ourselves at one time or another. Her search for an answer took her to a meditation group which encouraged her to go inside herself and to listen — to discover what she believed and what she wanted for her life.
Home Sweet Home: Our Care Communities Directory Can Help You Find The Right Care
Today’s Transitions seeks to help you find the right care you need for a loved one whenever you need it. The Care Communities Directory contains both short- and long-term care-related resources. Search Home Caregiving Directory here. For retirement Living Options Directory, click here. Types of Care Communities:. Adult Day...
The Sounds Of Summer
The album that is begging to be heard this summer is Jack White’s Fear of the Dawn. Released in April, Fear of the Dawn is more of the clever lyricism and caffeinated beats that listeners expect from Jack White, but wrapped in a charming, if not always fun, package. This one won’t be your beach party go-to album, but it will keep you company on a long and winding road trip.
Social Strategies For Solo Living
Human beings are social creatures. We need other people to share a story or a joke, unload our feelings, or give us a hug. That sense of belonging we get from our place in a social group, neighborhood, or community is essential to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Belonging allows us to feel safe, increases our feelings of self-worth, and reduces anxiety and stress.
Summer Fun in Simpsonville: Little Mount Lavender Company
Lunch Plus One is a simple outing to enjoy with friends, visiting relatives, or guests. This summer, take a short drive to Simpsonville to the Little Mount Lavender Company gift shop and cafe, and experience the refreshing and restorative sights, smells, and tastes of lavender. Little Mount Lavender Company. 6905...
Island Life In Wisconsin: Heading North For A Second Home
It took about 27 minutes for me to fall in love with Maine. On a recent trip there this past spring, my heart was captured in a well-worn lobster cage and thrown overboard. Somewhere in a silent cove lobster boats bob atop me like aquatic pickup trucks. Bald eagles and crows soar overhead through puffy cumulus clouds, grazing the tops of pine trees. Fog and seaspray haze the horizon at dawn and dusk. And after a spring squall, a firework display of crashing waves flashes along the craggy coastline.
Chill Out: Tips For Managing Summer Stress
Ahhh, summertime. The flowers are in bloom, the sky is a clear, vibrant blue, and all is well. Or maybe not. Even though summertime is associated with relaxing, it can be a time of considerable stress. The routines that give our lives structure take a hiatus. We may travel and deal with traffic and airline delays. Families visit and invade our space for a little too long. It can all be a little too much. If the prospect of summer makes your shoulders tense, remember that you’re not alone. There are lots of ways to keep your cool, even as the temperature rises.
Adapt Your Technology to Meet Your Needs
In today’s world, effective technology use is not only helpful, but necessary in order to communicate, work, and live a productive life. However, many people struggle with using devices like computers and smartphones due to hand tremors and shaking associated with conditions like Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Fortunately, a number of companies have developed assistive devices to help those who live with these conditions use technology more easily and comfortably. If you or a loved one needs assistance using tech to communicate, here are some options to consider:
Caregiving: A Spiritual Journey
About 15 years ago, I was semiretired and looking for something to do. My good friend, who had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, was in need of some part-time assistance, and I offered my services. It was a great match!. At first, the caregiving was primarily minor help...
Marking Milestone Moments In Your Life
Celebrating milestones like birthdays or even meeting your exercise goals offers you the opportunity to recognize achievements, honor life transitions, and bring you closer to those you love in the process. As life goes on, we don’t always take time to honor our accomplishments and the big question is: Why did we stop?
John Boel: Finding Meaning In Work And Play
The meaning we find in our lives gives us a sense of purpose, the courage to handle setbacks, and the resilience to try, try again. Finding this purpose, however, can sometimes be as tricky as locating that last clean coffee cup in your office’s kitchen. Still, there are ways to look out for what uplifts and inspires you in your career and downtime. And author, news anchor, and troubleshooter investigator for WAVE News, John Boel, is about to give us the inside scoop.
Dot Malone: Fitness Inspiration
How I Started: I began my fitness journey at age 50. I focused on my appearance first. I was not only overweight, but my body had the appearance and feel of bread dough. I was exhausted. I no longer had the strength, stamina, or balance to perform tasks that at one time were automatic. So I joined a gym and started working out.
From Louisville To Lake Michigan: Heading North For A Second Home
It took about 27 minutes for me to fall in love with Maine. On a recent trip there this past spring, my heart was captured in a well-worn lobster cage and thrown overboard. Somewhere in a silent cove lobster boats bob atop me like aquatic pickup trucks. Bald eagles and crows soar overhead through puffy cumulus clouds, grazing the tops of pine trees. Fog and seaspray haze the horizon at dawn and dusk. And after a spring squall, a firework display of crashing waves flashes along the craggy coastline.
Two Books To Add To Your Summer Reading List
If you’re looking for a funny beach read this summer, be sure to pick up Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus. Set in 1960s California, this novel will make you chuckle while it also tackles the more weighty issues of feminism at a time when women weren’t allowed to do much. Check it out if there’s a Mrs. Maisel-sized hole in your life that needs to be filled.
Giving Your Unwanted Items A Second Chance
After you’ve taken the time and care to declutter your closets, and that small crawl space under your bed, you might find some items too lovely to toss into your garbage bin. What if your stuff can find new life with someone who appreciates their beauty? Taking your unwanted clothing, furniture, or even books to a secondhand shop is a way for beloved objects to go to a good home with someone who’ll love them as much as you have.
We All Need Help
My journey into caregiving started at age 15 when I was diagnosed with third stage rhabdomyosarcoma. During my almost four years of treatment, I battled it out with cancer. My family, and especially my mother who was my primary caregiver, along with my church family, my pastor and his wife, all taught me how to care for those who were experiencing their worst days dealing with the issues of life. There were truly times when I felt that life was leaving my body. This experience made me make what I call — a deal with God. I told God, “If you save my life, I will dedicate the rest of my life to You.”
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