I never made the time to pursue a hobby — a regular activity done for enjoyment during leisure time. Between working and social commitments and taking care of my home there didn’t seem to be much time left for knitting, crafting, sewing, or any other hands-on activity. But about 10 years ago a friend suggested […]
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Caregiving
Caregiver Circle: Quick Pick-Me-Ups
“For those living alone, be sure they have the essentials and a few treats to enjoy each day,” says Joanne Flatt, regional director at Bluebird Homecare. “You can deliver groceries, fresh flowers, their favorite magazines — whatever you know gives them comfort in their daily lives. A small gift like a framed photo of a […]
Caregiver Tip: Order Brings Peace
It would be ideal if we could check in on our parents or friends daily to make sure that there’s a place for everything and everything has its place, says Sheila Carter, RN, MSN, and president of Heartsong Memory Care. But that isn’t always feasible due to our own busy agendas. Yet with a little […]
Activities
An App That Remembers for You, part 2 of 3
In a perfect world, nothing would ever get lost. But luckily, technology can help in those moments when we can’t find what we need. Find Your Car With a Free App It’s not uncommon to forget where you parked while you’re at a concert or the supermarket, and there are a number of “Find My […]
A Nurturer of Nature
For 33 years, Roxanne Yeoman, 68, dedicated her life to education. Born in 1952 in Springfield, Ohio, Roxanne came to Louisville in 1974 to teach high school at Jefferson County Public Schools. After teaching for 10 years she moved to the JCPS Central Office where she worked until her retirement in 2007. Now Roxanne spends […]
Health & Fitness
It’s Heck Getting Old: What’s New with Hearing Aids?
Whether you’ve been wearing a hearing aid for years or are just starting to think about getting a device to treat your hearing loss, you might be wondering about your options. Technology continues to evolve, providing manufacturers with opportunities to redesign existing products or bring to market brand new product categories. “There’s always something new […]
4 Virtual Workouts for You
Taking care of your health is important — now more than ever. Here are a few virtual workouts you can try at home that will keep your mind and body in good shape. The YMCA of Louisville offers a variety of live streamed and taped exercise classes. Fitness 19 instructors offer livestream aerobics classes every […]
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Make a Friend
When you think about the friendships you developed in the course of your life, where did they begin? Maybe they started in childhood during recess at school or, perhaps, in the lunchroom. Other friendships develop through work relationships. No matter your age, whether you’re 9 or 69, friendships can be tricky to create and maintain. […]
Big Ideas for Small Spaces: Choose Your Furniture Carefully
When moving into the new place, pay attention to scale. “Smaller areas do not need smaller things,” says Kristen Pawlak, who owns KP Designs. Her company specializes in interior design for retirement communities. The expert suggests that the smaller unit doesn’t need a 10-person sectional by any means, but smaller pieces can sometimes make a […]
Big Ideas for Small Spaces
The dream of a forever home is for it to be used for decades of happy memories. Think about it — holiday dinners featuring smiling children and grandchildren passing the rolls and butter, playsets and pools in the backyard utilized during the warmer months, and glasses of sweet tea shared on the back porch at […]
Our Summer Issue of Today’s Transitions is Out Now!
In light of all the new adjustments we are making to our daily lives, in this issue we give you ideas on how to make uncomfortable and unexpected changes work for you, show you ways we can make our days happy, and plan for a hopeful future. Here are some ways to get started: Find […]
How to Cope with Losing Friends
Making a friend can happen anytime, anywhere. Bonds are created out of circumstance or common interests. If we live far from our relatives, our friends become just like family and they are our support system. Yet as we grow older we know life doesn’t go on forever and that these friends willeventually pass on. Still, […]