We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But if the dog in question is a human, you’d be lucky to find a neurologist or geriatrician who would agree with you. The truth is that you can, in fact, teach an older brain all sorts of new things, and you […]
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Caregiving
Sync Up Body Rhythms With A Touch Of Morning Sunshine
The sun and our body rhythms Our body’s circadian rhythm, or ability to sync our internal body clock to the environment, depends on the sun to help regulate several body functions. As we have evolved as a species, the sun has played a critical role in developing biological responses to light and dark, influencing our […]
Involve Them In Daily Chores
Patience, patience, patience is needed when caregiving. There are many things that I could probably do faster; however, I let them do it. It gives purpose and meaning in their life to help out. Even if it’s not the way I would do it, I let them help. My mom will help fold laundry, but […]
Activities
Explore This Louisville Neighborhood Rich In History
Explore Portland Our fair city has wonderful neighborhoods with lots to see, and Portland’s history makes it especially appealing. You can visit the recently remodeled Portland branch of the Louisville Free Public Library, which was built in 1923. See how this Carnegie-built structure has been preserved and transformed. Afterwards, check out the Portland Museum, which […]
Finding Purpose On The Forest Trail
A shared love of nature and education drew Kat Panther and Leslie Senn to their volunteer roles at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum. Both are volunteer naturalists in their 70s who lead guided hikes, host staff discovery stations, and help connect visitors to nature through a variety of hands-on experiences. The duo lead Midweek Nature Strolls […]
Health & Fitness
What’s Left To Explore
If you’ve ever been around a toddler, you’ve seen discovery and exploration in action. Everything is new and miraculous — from pill bugs to tree bark to the way an ice cube melts. As we get older, these things become old hat; we’ve seen them a million times before. Still, there are plenty of opportunities […]
Calm Your Mind + Strengthen Your Body
Although some of us want to hide when we hear the word “exercise,” all is not lost. There are innovative and elegant ways to stretch and relax in a class setting, and among these is the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Through fluid and gentle movements, participants can increase energy in their bodies and […]
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What’s Left To Explore
If you’ve ever been around a toddler, you’ve seen discovery and exploration in action. Everything is new and miraculous — from pill bugs to tree bark to the way an ice cube melts. As we get older, these things become old hat; we’ve seen them a million times before. Still, there are plenty of opportunities […]
Calm Your Mind + Strengthen Your Body
Although some of us want to hide when we hear the word “exercise,” all is not lost. There are innovative and elegant ways to stretch and relax in a class setting, and among these is the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Through fluid and gentle movements, participants can increase energy in their bodies and […]
Explore This Louisville Neighborhood Rich In History
Explore Portland Our fair city has wonderful neighborhoods with lots to see, and Portland’s history makes it especially appealing. You can visit the recently remodeled Portland branch of the Louisville Free Public Library, which was built in 1923. See how this Carnegie-built structure has been preserved and transformed. Afterwards, check out the Portland Museum, which […]
Sync Up Body Rhythms With A Touch Of Morning Sunshine
The sun and our body rhythms Our body’s circadian rhythm, or ability to sync our internal body clock to the environment, depends on the sun to help regulate several body functions. As we have evolved as a species, the sun has played a critical role in developing biological responses to light and dark, influencing our […]
A Walking Appointment
What can you do today to improve your health? Put one foot in front of the other and walk your way to a healthier, happier you. Walking each day is an easy and free way to keep active, and it brings with it a chance to be social. As a general goal, you should aim […]