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Pet Fostering: Why You Should Consider It
There are lots of reasons why mature adults are the perfect people to foster animals. With age comes wisdom, and you have learned what battles are worth fighting and which you aren’t likely to win. If you’ve raised children to adulthood you understand that fostering an animal isn’t going to be anywhere near that hard or time-consuming. If you have left the 40-hour work week behind, you might also have more time to spend with animals.
Unsolved Murders, Mystery…This True Story Has It All
We checked in with Linda and Chris Valentine, members of The Sunday Evening Book Club, to get their thoughts on this true crime mystery. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Beginnings of the FBI by David Gran. What have you learned from Killers of the Flower...
Why Does Moving My Body Hurt?
Six years ago when Valerie Spies, stylist at Z Salon & Spa, began experiencing neck pain, lower back pain, and fatigue, she went to the doctor expecting to be told she needed physical therapy. “It was very discouraging,” Valerie says. “He spent exactly 10 minutes with me and concluded that I needed to find another job. I went home resigned to the fact that I’d always have this terrible pain. I was so depressed.”
Five Tips for Winter Landscaping
Let’s face it, our yards can look pretty barren during the colder months. Gone are the full trees and pops of perennial color, replaced with dead leaves, bare flower beds, and shades of gray and brown. So what can a homeowner do to maintain an attractive yard year round? Learn how to add texture, color, and beauty to your yard with these five simple winter landscaping tips.
Spend A Saturday Exploring Frankfort, Ky.
Lunch Plus One is a simple outing to enjoy with a friend or visiting relatives or guests. Perhaps now is the time to take a quick road trip and get acquainted with a few places in Kentucky’s capital city. The Lunch. Serafini. 243 W. Broadway St. Frankfort, KY 40601. Brunch...
It’s Heck Getting Cold!
PROBLEM: Keeping Hands Warm While Staying in Touch. Thanks to technology, the world is now literally at our fingertips. With a simple swipe, touch, or tap of a finger on a smartphone screen we can text, email, surf the web, and amuse ourselves with games and videos from any location. Increasingly, touchscreen technology is becoming the standard in cars as well, replacing dashboard dials and knobs, connecting us to navigation services, and syncing with our phones while on the go. All of these screens rely on sensors that react to our skin’s ability to conduct electric signals, which is why they don’t work if you’re wearing gloves. Luckily, there are simple solutions that help you stay in touch in colder weather while keeping your fingers toasty warm.
Looking For The Perfect Holiday Gift For Your Grandkids? We’ve Got you Covered.
Finding the perfect gift for a loved one can be stressful, but finding the perfect gift for your grandkids can take the pressure to new heights. Children can be as picky in their love of toys, games, and books as they are in eating their vegetables. With so many options out there, it’s difficult to know what your grandkids have added to their ever-changing holiday wish list. So, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of sought-after books and games your grandkids can’t wait to open this holiday season.
One Daughter’s Story: And Why She is Glad She Uprooted Her Life
When I arrived, Dad was still in the neurological unit of the hospital. He had a left hip replacement after he fell and broke his hip. At some point, he also suffered a stroke that took away the use of his left arm. I had just driven my 2 cockapoos and my cat 800 miles to get to town.
Connect With The Grandkids With These Thanksgiving Day Activities
Spending time with the grandkids on Thanksgiving and looking for something to do that doesn’t involve eating turkey and watching football? We’ve got a few activities that offer fun and connection time with the little ones. Partner up with grandkids to help set the table, clean up after the meal,...
Give Your Loved One Some Space (and that includes the holidays)
Holiday meals can be both wonderful and hectic. Honoring a loved one’s need for quiet as well as connection is key for success. “Sometimes the chaos of the day is too much for someone with physical or cognitive issues,” says Becky Beanblossom, former president of Home Instead Senior Care. Often saying hello to everyone and eating amounts to a full day for a loved one, and it’s best to let them retreat or go home early if they need to, she says. Encouraging them to help plan the menu is also a way to ensure that there will be food available that they can digest. “Just remember, forcing someone to stay when they feel uncomfortable or anxious is just asking for hurt feelings or conflict,” Becky says.
Teach Our Children Well: Passing On The Importance Of Trust And Authentic Relationships
I am a Baby Boomer, born in 1948. The civil rights movement and the Vietnam War were pivotal influences in my younger years. I value interpersonal skills and believe in actual phone calls and letters. My life has centered on ministry as a priest and as a hospice care provider.
Lose The Keys (On Purpose!) With These Electronic Lock Options
Losing your keys is a drag, we all know that. It is just one of several reasons that an electronic or wireless door locking system would help remedy the plague of perpetually lost keys. A keyless system is also beneficial for those who are often away from their homes due to work or travel. If your neighbor needs to check to see if your basement has flooded, you could remotely unlock your wireless system from an app while reclining in your beach chair. Perhaps you care for a loved one who has taken to wandering and you need a way to secure the home between caregivers. Whatever the reason may be, electronic locks may be the answer you need to simplify your life. There are three types of electronic locks: biometric, smart locks, and keypad.
Simple Acts Of Comfort Go A Long Way
Asking an older adult what kind of assistance they would like goes a long way in increasing their comfort and reducing frustration. Simple acts such as offering a blanket or sweater can make a huge difference in the comfort of an older adult. It is important you don’t rush older adults, allow plenty of time for visits or appointments to decrease anxiety.
Is Your Loved One Losing Their Memory?
We are taught many lessons in life, but an important one seems to fall through the cracks — how to deal with a loved one suffering from memory issues. So, what steps should you take when your loved one is developing memory problems? Who do you turn to? Courtney Whitaker, former life enrichment director of programs at Masonic Homes of Louisville, offers professional advice on steps to take to effectively maneuver one of life’s toughest tasks.
Help Your Loved One Prepare For The Holidays
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, these tips from the Alzheimer’s Association can help you make holiday family gatherings a success for your visitors and your loved one. Prepare your loved one for the family gathering. Preparing your loved one for the upcoming holiday events...
Learn Something New: Write a Book
Mary Popham of Clifton, Kentucky, says the first step in writing a book is to organize your ideas by creating an outline. She admits that she is a “pantster,” who writes by the seat of her pants: “I write my outline in retrospect,” she says. Whether you create your outline before, during, or after writing, it is essential to create a web of ideas to ensure all plot points come to a successful conclusion by the end.
Schedule A House Call
As people decline physically, it becomes an increasing challenge to get them to their physician’s office. Often someone can have multiple specialists they see regularly, along with a primary physician. This takes quite a bit of time, energy, and planning on the part of the patient and family. A great...
Onward And Upward: How Merrily Orsini Is Using Her Passion To Advocate For Aging Care
Merrily Orsini is 70 “and proud of it.” She founded Eldercare Solutions in 1981, sold it in 1996, and in 1998 founded Corecubed, which specializes in marketing for aging care companies. She continues to serve as president and CEO of the company and is a well-known conference speaker on aging care.
Lunch Plus One (Holiday Style): Christmas Open House At Wakefield-Scearce/Science Hill Inn
Lunch Plus One is something to do for a simple outing with a friend or two or a relative. For Fall, Lunch Plus One combines a Christmas extravaganza and a scrumptious Southern-style lunch all under one roof. For this excursion, I recommend doing your browsing and shopping before lunch. After lunch, you will be ready for a nap.
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