Ride the rails: There are lots of ways to explore Kentucky, but none are as unique as doing a rail tour using pedal-powered vehicles that run on railroad tracks. Rail Explorers USA offers several tours, including the Kentucky River Twilight Run that takes pedalers from Lawrenceburg to Versailles. These vehicles are good for all ages, […]
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Check Out These Three Accessible Places To Visit This Summer (Part 1 of 3)
When you or a loved one needs to navigate life in a wheelchair or scooter, accessibility becomes everything. Being able to get around public spaces, which can help combat isolation; having places where people with disabilities can exercise; and overall changing how we include the disabled community in the design of the built environment can […]

Remember This When Caring For A Loved One
As a caregiver, making choices for your loved one could be a daily occurrence. But Janice Baldon-Gutter, instructor of higher education and caregiver, gives an important reminder to show……respect. “Treat everyone as respected adults…not children,” she says. “You may now be the one making the final decisions for their safety and well-being, but show them […]
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Try This Unique Way Of Seeing Portions Of The Bluegrass State
Ride the rails: There are lots of ways to explore Kentucky, but none are as unique as doing a rail tour using pedal-powered vehicles that run on railroad tracks. Rail Explorers USA offers several tours, including the Kentucky River Twilight Run that takes pedalers from Lawrenceburg to Versailles. These vehicles are good for all ages, […]

Kindness And Creativity In Oldham County
Only 20 minutes from downtown Louisville, Oldham County is a perfect destination for a summer day trip. We reached out to the experts — Oldham County residents — for recommendations and were overwhelmed by the many enthusiastic responses. Here are some favorite stops to add to your itinerary. LA GRANGE La Grange became known as […]
Health & Fitness

Three Food Groups That Can Change Your Life
The best choices at the store. The foods you consume make a difference, both in how you feel today, and your long-term health. “Our bodies have to be nourished to function properly,” says Susan Borders, registered dietitian. What foods should you incorporate into your diet? As a general rule, choose a variety of plant-based foods. […]

Bring Nature Closer
After an especially cold and snowy winter, spring beckons us outside. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which in turn encourages our brains to stay sharp against cognitive […]
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Kindness And Creativity In Oldham County
Only 20 minutes from downtown Louisville, Oldham County is a perfect destination for a summer day trip. We reached out to the experts — Oldham County residents — for recommendations and were overwhelmed by the many enthusiastic responses. Here are some favorite stops to add to your itinerary. LA GRANGE La Grange became known as […]

Check Out These Three Accessible Places To Visit This Summer (Part 1 of 3)
When you or a loved one needs to navigate life in a wheelchair or scooter, accessibility becomes everything. Being able to get around public spaces, which can help combat isolation; having places where people with disabilities can exercise; and overall changing how we include the disabled community in the design of the built environment can […]

Carrying Around Kindness
Small, everyday acts of kindness don’t feel small when they are truly needed. Kim Holsclaw of Blessings in a Backpack knows this firsthand: “Being kind has life-changing effects on other people,” she says. Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, Kim is the proud daughter of a coal operator. As an only child and a “daddy’s girl,” Kim […]

Remember This When Caring For A Loved One
As a caregiver, making choices for your loved one could be a daily occurrence. But Janice Baldon-Gutter, instructor of higher education and caregiver, gives an important reminder to show……respect. “Treat everyone as respected adults…not children,” she says. “You may now be the one making the final decisions for their safety and well-being, but show them […]

Cool Bites For Hot Days
Not only is it important to maintain the right amount of “chill” when you prepare to gather with others, but also it helps to keep the right mindset – open and willing to enjoy the quirks and qualities every person brings. Opening your home to someone without fuss is making yourself vulnerable to your guests, […]