Aging is the biggest culprit behind skin that sags, wrinkles, and even tears. “Over time, your body loses collagen and elastin which results in less support for the skin,” says Shannon McAllister, board-certified dermatologist with Associates in Dermatology. Factors such as genetics, medications like prolonged topical steroid use, and sun exposure can also contribute to […]
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A Caregiver’s Story: Learning On The Job
My mom is an independent Southern woman, raised in rural Kentucky, then raising her family in the suburbs. After their nest emptied in the late ‘70s, Mom decided if she and Dad could parent three wily kids from Lexington to Nashville to Memphis to Louisville and then back to my father’s hometown in South Central […]
Navigating End Of Life Care
While most people would agree that conversations about the end of life are essential, they are also inclined to approach the topic with dread. While our society celebrates all aspects of the beginning of life, we tend to shy away from details surrounding the end of it, and it’s uncommon to think of that time […]
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Let The Markers Be Your Guide
If you are interested in exploring more of Kentucky, a fun way to do it may be to check out the historic markers in each county. The Kentucky Historical Society allows you to search by county or subject to find places in the state that appeal to your particular interests. Fascinated by grist mills? A […]
Have Horses, Will Travel
What better indulgence in life than to have the opportunity to spend precious time with those we treasure — in places that we love? Seven generations of Nancy Whitaker’s family have lived on her Floyds Knobs homestead, beginning in 1849, when anyone coming and going would have done so by horse and buggy. Nancy’s family […]
Health & Fitness
Thin Skin: Handle With Care
Aging is the biggest culprit behind skin that sags, wrinkles, and even tears. “Over time, your body loses collagen and elastin which results in less support for the skin,” says Shannon McAllister, board-certified dermatologist with Associates in Dermatology. Factors such as genetics, medications like prolonged topical steroid use, and sun exposure can also contribute to […]
Have Horses, Will Travel
What better indulgence in life than to have the opportunity to spend precious time with those we treasure — in places that we love? Seven generations of Nancy Whitaker’s family have lived on her Floyds Knobs homestead, beginning in 1849, when anyone coming and going would have done so by horse and buggy. Nancy’s family […]
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Let The Markers Be Your Guide
If you are interested in exploring more of Kentucky, a fun way to do it may be to check out the historic markers in each county. The Kentucky Historical Society allows you to search by county or subject to find places in the state that appeal to your particular interests. Fascinated by grist mills? A […]
An Accessory That Becomes A Sanctuary
If you’ve never heard of an ‘ADU,’ this acronym for Accessory Dwelling Unit is a trend in housing that may provide a welcome solution for older loved ones and their families. What is an ADU? An ADU is a small, separate living space built on the same property as a single-family home. They’re often referred […]
A Caregiver’s Story: Learning On The Job
My mom is an independent Southern woman, raised in rural Kentucky, then raising her family in the suburbs. After their nest emptied in the late ‘70s, Mom decided if she and Dad could parent three wily kids from Lexington to Nashville to Memphis to Louisville and then back to my father’s hometown in South Central […]
Have Horses, Will Travel
What better indulgence in life than to have the opportunity to spend precious time with those we treasure — in places that we love? Seven generations of Nancy Whitaker’s family have lived on her Floyds Knobs homestead, beginning in 1849, when anyone coming and going would have done so by horse and buggy. Nancy’s family […]
Navigating End Of Life Care
While most people would agree that conversations about the end of life are essential, they are also inclined to approach the topic with dread. While our society celebrates all aspects of the beginning of life, we tend to shy away from details surrounding the end of it, and it’s uncommon to think of that time […]