Those with dementia often forget to attend to personal hygiene, which includes changing their clothes, says Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence. Kayla suggests establishing a routine where the clothes are laid out as a reminder and are changed at the same time each day. If your loved one needs help keeping her clothes fresh, […]
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Caregiving
Solutions For a Smelly Situation
Those with dementia often forget to attend to personal hygiene, which includes changing their clothes, says Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence. Kayla suggests establishing a routine where the clothes are laid out as a reminder and are changed at the same time each day. If your loved one needs help keeping her clothes fresh, […]
I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested
“Its name is Public Opinion. It is held in reverence. Some think it’s the voice of God. Loyalty to petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.” (Mark Twain) I retired after 31.5 years at hospice at the end of 2020. I was amazed at much of the public opinion I […]
Activities
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 Louisville Hotel and rent a cabana for […]
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 Company6905 Shelbyville Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067502.437.2141Monday-Saturday10am-6pmlittlemountlavender.com This […]
Health & Fitness
The Benefits of Massage
The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Types of Massage There are several types of massage that serve different purposes. You should talk […]
Meditation Is A Helpful Tool For Learning To Respond Versus React To Life
There is a difference between reacting to situations and responding to situations according to Dr. Mark Schirmer, director of psychological services at Norton Behavioral Health. “Reactions are more automatic and impulsive; a response is more deliberative.” Taking the time to sit quietly and notice your thoughts can help you become more aware of your reactions, […]
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Sip On This: Strawberry Mojito
3 tbsps sugar (use sweetener if you want to cut down on sugar) 6 strawberries (cut into small pieces) 1 sprig of mint 1 tsp lemon juice 4 tbsps Rum Aerated water (soda water or sparkling water) To begin making the Strawberry Mojito, place 4 or 5 small strawberry pieces in each glass and add […]
Eat This: Salmon With Mushroom Sauce
Few foods are naturally rich in vitamin D, but fish and mushrooms can be a good source. Below is a recipe to try if you’d like a dinner-time boost of this beneficial vitamin. Salmon with Mushroom Sauce (modified from thekitchn.com) Ingredients: • 4 (6 ounce) salmon filets • 1 pound mushrooms (cremini is a good […]
I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested
“Its name is Public Opinion. It is held in reverence. Some think it’s the voice of God. Loyalty to petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.” (Mark Twain) I retired after 31.5 years at hospice at the end of 2020. I was amazed at much of the public opinion I […]
Concierge Medicine: A Direct Line to Your Doctor
The landscape of medicine is constantly on the move. With all these fast shifts, there might be times you feel left behind in terms of the patient/doctor relationship. But what if there’s a way to reestablish that classic connection? This is what’s happening when it comes to concierge medicine. Dr. Alexis Karageorge started her internal […]
The Benefits of Massage
The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Types of Massage There are several types of massage that serve different purposes. You should talk […]