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Virtual Reality Technology Offers Health Benefits For Seniors
While virtual reality (VR) has been around for quite awhile, the technology has only entered the realm of consumer technology in the past decade or so. Since then, neurologists and psychiatrists alike have been interested in exploring the potential health benefits of VR. Recent studies have specifically looked into potential benefits of virtual reality technology for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, and the results are promising.
Building A Dream
My love of trains started when my uncle, who was a mechanical engineer at the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Pennsylvania, took me for a plant visit when I was 6. Not only did I see colossal machines building other colossal machines, but I rode in a real locomotive. My model building started when I received my first plastic model on my eighth birthday.
A Marriage Mentor
Marriage is hard. No one knows that better than Cassie Soete who has been a volunteer marriage mentor through Southeast Christian Church for more than 30 years. In that time, she’s ministered to more than 1,000 couples. She says about half the couples stayed together and half divorced. While those odds may discourage some, Cassie is a fighter, having fought to keep her own marriage intact while building a better and stronger relationship with her husband of 50 years.
Renewal
What needs to be replaced or repaired in your world?. Maybe it is as simple as a paint job. Or perhaps your life has something bigger to repair, rebuild, or replace. The first step to renewal is clarity — the realization that you want to live differently. Spring Issue...
Bedtime Blues
After a long day, who doesn’t anticipate falling into those soft sheets for a good night’s rest. This well-needed respite can be hard to come by. Nearly half of adults 65 and over report having problems falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. While it’s normal for older people to sleep less and wake more frequently, getting a full night’s sleep, regardless of age, is important for overall health and well-being.
Today’s Taste: Reversed Turkey Melt
You must be thinking… what makes this turkey melt “reversed”? Well, I have the answer for you and it’s all in the toasting. The trick is, you toast only one side of the bread and put the fillings on top of that toasted goodness. Trust the process, and you’ll thank me later.
Building A Backyard Addition: Smart, Accessible, And Perfect For A Loved One
When Robin Wagoner’s larger-than-life father was diagnosed with cancer at 76, a shell game of living arrangements began. Within three months of his diagnosis, her father, the rock of the family, would pass—and everything her family knew to be true about home would forever change. After her husband’s...
Derby Flavors: Fried Green Tomato Benedict with Pastrami Salmon and Fresh Herbs
Fried Green Tomato Benedict with Pastrami Salmon and Fresh Herbs. Smoked salmon (prefer pastrami smoked salmon) Combine BBQ mix and all purpose flour in one bowl and mix together. Pour two cups of buttermilk into another bowl. Cut the green tomato into ½ inch thick round slices, and gently salt...
Try This: Myofascial Release Therapy
After a long winter spent inside with little physical activity, our bodies may not adjust easily to increased walking or running when the weather warms up. Our shoes may also be worn which can cause plantar fasciitis-type foot pain. Raegan suggests myofascial release therapy, which can be done using a small ball. While a tennis ball works, some people may want to purchase an acupressure ball like a Spoonk Groove Ball. “Myofascial release can improve your range of motion, reduce soreness, help assist the tissue recovery process, help the body relax overall, improve circulation, and release tension, knots, and even stress,” she says. spoonkspace.com.
Improve Your Memory with Peptide Therapy
Most people consider cognitive decline a natural part of aging. Trouble remembering where you put your keys or forgetting what you need from the grocery is just part of getting old – or is it? What if you could slow or even stop this decline?. Regenerative peptide therapies can...
Derby Flavors: Hot Brown Croquettes
Heat the 1/2 cup olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly, secondly add the chicken stock until incorporated. Stir very frequently on low heat for 30 minutes. For the milk mixture will burn if not tended to.
Derby Flavors: The Brown Hotel’s Hot Brown
It’s Derby Week in Louisville, Ky. and we’ve got the historic Brown Hotel’s Hot Brown recipe to make your week even tastier. ½ cup of Pecorino Romano cheese plus 1 tablespoon for garnish. pinch of ground nutmeg. salt and pepper to taste. 14 oz. sliced roasted...
Retirement Goals
Opening the door to retirement can feel a lot like opening the door on your first day of school. You wonder how your day will look, who you’ll meet, and if the snacks are any good. These days you probably have more snack time options, but retirement can still hold a wide-eyed mystique. So, we met three retirees through Leadership Louisville Center’s Encore program, who revealed their retirement secrets that have led to a renewed sense of purpose.
Lunch Plus One: An Afternoon In Germantown
Lunch Plus One is a simple outing to enjoy with friends or visiting relatives or guests. It’s always a treat to explore one of Louisville’s many historic neighborhoods, so for this Lunch Plus One, let’s visit the Germantown area with its collection of shotgun and camelback houses, restaurants and bars, and front porch swings.
Renew Your Spirits With a Road Trip to The Red Caboose
A PLACE YOU DIDN’T REALIZE YOU SHOULD GO. Ahhhh, do you feel it? That sense of rebirth and hope; the inkling to embrace something new. In the spring, that feeling is everywhere if we take time to notice. As the world around us begins to renew itself, what a great time for us to do the same, treating ourselves with something new and different— a vacation!
A Mint Julep Twist
Try this twist on the traditional cocktail. Instead of diluting your drink with unnecessary water from the crushed or shaved ice, substitute granita for even more flavor. In this Mint Julep version, you’ll infuse the granita — an Italian semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings — with fresh mint and a splash of crème de menthe. Pour over your desired amount of bourbon to finish for an original take on the official cocktail of The Kentucky Derby.
Ways To Renew Your Skin
As with most things, skin care can be as basic or as complicated as a woman wants. For women who have generally gone the basic route, they may find that as they age, their skin begins to require a little more specialized care beyond just buying something from the beauty aisle at Target. Fortunately, there are expert local aestheticians who can provide one-on-one consultations to help no matter your age.
Add Some Sizzle With An Outdoor Kitchen
Creating an outdoor oasis seems to be at the top of everyone’s wish list these days. Along with comfortable seating and attractive landscaping, adding an outdoor kitchen heats up your backyard space. Today’s Transitions wanted to check in with a local expert to find out what you should include in your outdoor kitchen plan.
Moving and Adapting Skills In Retirement
Opening the door to retirement can feel a lot like opening the door on your first day of school. You wonder how your day will look, who you’ll meet, and if the snacks are any good. These days you probably have more snack time options, but retirement can still hold a wide-eyed mystique. So, we met three retirees through Leadership Louisville Center’s Encore program, who revealed their retirement secrets that have led to a renewed sense of purpose.
Need help with your garden? We’ve got answers to six common garden questions.
Here are answers to a few common garden questions. 1. How often should I water my plants? If newly planted in the ground, 1” of slow watering once a week is adequate. For established ground plants, the roots are deeper allowing for moisture uptake, so water if no rain for over 2 weeks. For potted plants, do the finger test by placing finger into the soil and water if dry.
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