Sure, neighborhoods look different today than they did decades ago, and technology has changed how we go about our daily lives. But humans have been communal all throughout history for a reason: We help each other out. We keep an eye out for each other; we problem-solve together; we enjoy a spirit of community and […]
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Caregiving

Hiring A Caregiver: Establishing Expectations
Whether families hire a caregiver privately or through an agency, Kayla Cook, owner and director of Caring Excellence at Home, says they need to let their expectations be known from the first. Do they want the caregiver to engage the client with games and conversation? Do they want the caregiver to ensure the loved one […]

Make Moving Manageable
You never know how much stuff you have until you have to move it all somewhere. Especially when we’ve gradually accumulated possessions over decades, the idea of sorting through it all in order to make a move — and the decisions we have to make about each item along the way — can wear us […]
Activities

Winter Wanderings
We always get a nice day or two in winter, so if you’re able, consider driving to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Lexington. You can do some hiking on their trail system and see some sites, such as a historic grist mill built in 1833. You may even get a peek of the Kentucky River […]

6 Unique Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day This Year
A special someone is not required to feel the love on Valentine’s Day. Today’s Transitions found some unique ways to celebrate the holiday, no roses or candy hearts needed. Schedule a date to donate. As many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the American Red Cross encourages eligible blood and platelet donors to give the ultimate gift […]
Health & Fitness

Winter Wanderings
We always get a nice day or two in winter, so if you’re able, consider driving to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Lexington. You can do some hiking on their trail system and see some sites, such as a historic grist mill built in 1833. You may even get a peek of the Kentucky River […]

Fitness + Friendship = Pickleball
If you haven’t yet found a way to be active while also being social, you can double your gains if you combine the two. We all know moving keeps us healthy, but the social aspects have been proven to make at least as much of a difference in our well-being as exercise. Check out these […]
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Hiring A Caregiver: Establishing Expectations
Whether families hire a caregiver privately or through an agency, Kayla Cook, owner and director of Caring Excellence at Home, says they need to let their expectations be known from the first. Do they want the caregiver to engage the client with games and conversation? Do they want the caregiver to ensure the loved one […]

David Inman Is Ever Incredible
We can find sources of connection through our family, our friendships, our work and volunteer lives, and even our pets. David Inman — a journalist, author, podcaster, and educator — demonstrates through his work that movies and TV can be added to that list because they not only serve to entertain us but can connect […]

Winter Wanderings
We always get a nice day or two in winter, so if you’re able, consider driving to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Lexington. You can do some hiking on their trail system and see some sites, such as a historic grist mill built in 1833. You may even get a peek of the Kentucky River […]

6 Unique Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day This Year
A special someone is not required to feel the love on Valentine’s Day. Today’s Transitions found some unique ways to celebrate the holiday, no roses or candy hearts needed. Schedule a date to donate. As many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the American Red Cross encourages eligible blood and platelet donors to give the ultimate gift […]

What’s In A Grandparent Name?
Not always opting for the traditional, grandparents today are picking names based on family history, an affinity for the moniker, and in some cases, letting the grandkids choose one as they grow. We spoke with local grandparents about how their nicknames were born along with their grandkids. Mimi and Opi For Eric and Barbara Schmall, […]