Ever wonder why you love spending all day with your best friend? Or why that one-hour date with your bridge club quickly turned into three fun-filled hours? Studies show that spending time connecting with friends and family can keep your brain healthy, boost self-esteem, and lower your risk of dementia. So, feel free to stay […]
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Caregiving
Get Connected: 6 Ways to Brighten Your Social Game
Ever wonder why you love spending all day with your best friend? Or why that one-hour date with your bridge club quickly turned into three fun-filled hours? Studies show that spending time connecting with friends and family can keep your brain healthy, boost self-esteem, and lower your risk of dementia. So, feel free to stay […]
Celebrating One’s Life After Death: Can A Funeral Be A Joyous Event?
Somber. Sad. Dark. Gloomy. When we think of a typical funeral, these are the moods that usually come to mind. But, is there a way we can turn a funeral into a joyous event? Can we think about a funeral as a celebration of life and lighten the mood while still maintaining the level of […]
Activities
Never Fear. Our Fall Break Guide is Here! (A Grandparents Guide to Fun.)
Helping out with fall break and not sure what to do with the kids? Today’s Transitions has some outing ideas that offer fall fun for everyone. Pick Your Pumpkin For a fun-filled day on the farm, consider a drive to Shelbyville, Kentucky to visit Gallrein Farms. Their Fall Festival begins September 18 and has much […]
Lunch and Shop at your Leisure in LaGrange
Lunch Plus One is a simple outing to do with a friend or two or a relative. This outing takes you to historic LaGrange, Kentucky, for a casual lunch and a brief shopping excursion. Here is a chance to explore what LaGrange, Kentucky, has to offer. A short 30-minute drive up I-71 from Louisville puts […]
Health & Fitness
Staying Superfit: Competing and Winning
Bob Hobbs’ fascination with sports began when he watched the Hawaii Ironman as a child. He and friends who lived in his neighborhood would have their own version of the Olympics, and by age 14, Bob had already participated in his first triathlon. Since then, he has competed in four Ironman events and 60 triathlons. […]
Want To Improve Your Memory? Take A Walk.
It is well established that walking burns calories and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, but research is showing that it also affects brain health. A new study published in the scientific journal NeuroImage offers new insight on walking, and how it is effective at improving cognitive function and memory as you grow […]
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Start the Fire! A perfect way to gather around the fire pit.
Looking to add a spark to your outdoor space this fall? One way to dial up the ambience is with a fire pit. The warm glow of fire is sure to grab the attention of friends and family looking for a good time under the stars. Today’s Transitions checked in with a few local homeowners […]
Making Her Mark With Her Sharpie
It took a little brainstorming before Joanna (Jo) Haas was able to settle on just a single item in her life that made her happy. As we settled in for the conversation, she mentioned that I might find her selection a bit strange. “I love my Sharpie pen,” says Jo. Honestly, I thought it was […]
The Fall Issue of Today’s Transitions is Out Now!
As we move into a new season, greeted by the physical changes in our environment, perhaps we can let this new view change not only our physical world, but also our thinking. Can we take lessons from the seasons? Here are some things to consider this fall. Am I Seeding? Read A Visit With on […]
Celebrating One’s Life After Death: Can A Funeral Be A Joyous Event?
Somber. Sad. Dark. Gloomy. When we think of a typical funeral, these are the moods that usually come to mind. But, is there a way we can turn a funeral into a joyous event? Can we think about a funeral as a celebration of life and lighten the mood while still maintaining the level of […]
A Dish to Make and Take
Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. This recipe can be started even a couple of days in advance, or you can make it and eat on it all week. Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranates and Candied Pecans 1 pound Brussels […]