Most of us don’t think much about our circadian rhythms until we have to spring forward or fall back an hour each year. It is at this point that we all remember how much those seemingly slight time alterations mess up our internal clocks. We’re tired, grouchy, and a little out of sorts for a […]
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Turn Toward The Sun – Morning Light And Evening Routines Keep You Well
Most of us don’t think much about our circadian rhythms until we have to spring forward or fall back an hour each year. It is at this point that we all remember how much those seemingly slight time alterations mess up our internal clocks. We’re tired, grouchy, and a little out of sorts for a […]
Spying – Just A Little
These tech tools can help you find out if your loved one needs more assistance. Purchase a smart fitness tracker like the Apple Watch Series 10, Fitbit Charge 6, or Samsung Galaxy Fit3 to track a wide range of health and wellness metrics including heart rate, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, physical activity, and sleep. […]
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Spreading Critter Love
A love of “kids and critters” motivates Louisville Zoo volunteer docent Diana Grammer in her work. After growing up in Illinois, Diana attended Sullivan College and married a Louisville native, making this area her home for more than five decades. A few years after retiring from her job with Chase Bank, she began training and […]
Small-Town Summer (Part 2 of 2)
This article is the continuation of our summer travel series on what to see and do in Jeffersonville, Kentucky (affectionately known as J-town). You can review the first segment in the P.S. below. A perfect day trip that isn’t too far, and offers a small-town feel while still being within the Louisville Metro area. The […]
Health & Fitness
Get Your Loved One Moving
Scheduling Movement Opportunities If your loved one uses a wheelchair or has mobility challenges, they can still get some exercise at these local places that are equipped for accessibility. By Anita Oldham | Photo submitted by Home of the Innocents P.S. You may also be interested is this article: Accessible Outings.
Finding Flexibility
Remember the ‘good ole days’ when you could fall asleep and wake the next morning without having injured your neck or back while unconscious? Or when you could sit for several hours and then stand without your knees sounding like a percussion band? At some point, typically as we enter our 50s, we realize that […]
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Summer Days Can Be Hot – Plan To Rent A Pool
Typically, when people think of renting fun, they think of a building. But did you know that you can actually rent someone’s pool? Jeffery Shaw first heard about Swimply, an app that allows homeowners to rent their swimming pools, hot tubs, and tennis courts by the hour, when it was featured on The Today Show. […]
Water Can Change The Atmosphere Of A Garden
If you have a little more budget and want something custom, there are many different options to make water a focal point in your landscape. This might be a small reflecting basin, a bubbling stone, a wall fountain, a pondless waterfall, or a narrow rill that moves water gently through the garden. The goal does […]
Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
“Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others.” ~ Every airline attendant on every flight. You have to breathe. That is something everyone can agree on. As a caregiver, you have to look after yourself as a top priority. It might feel self-centered, but it’s just logical. Yet, we don’t think about our […]
Spreading Critter Love
A love of “kids and critters” motivates Louisville Zoo volunteer docent Diana Grammer in her work. After growing up in Illinois, Diana attended Sullivan College and married a Louisville native, making this area her home for more than five decades. A few years after retiring from her job with Chase Bank, she began training and […]
Spying – Just A Little
These tech tools can help you find out if your loved one needs more assistance. Purchase a smart fitness tracker like the Apple Watch Series 10, Fitbit Charge 6, or Samsung Galaxy Fit3 to track a wide range of health and wellness metrics including heart rate, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, physical activity, and sleep. […]