Mary Annette Bizmaier, 71, understands that keeping the hands busy is often a key component to survival. In the two most trying experiences of her life, a divorce and a battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Mary Annette flocked to working with her hands in order to quiet her … [Read more...] about Finding Peace in a Paintbrush
4 Simple Caregiver Solutions
What can you do to ensure that an older person keeps up with her daily grooming habits? Those with dementia often forget to attend to personal hygiene, which includes changing their clothes, says Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence. The sense of smell diminishes with age so … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Caregiver Solutions
What I Know Now: Carol Ely
Carol Ely has served as executive director of Historic Locust Grove since 2004. She is also an adjunct professor in the University of Louisville’s graduate program in public history. She has a bachelor’s degree in history and theater from Tufts University and earned her doctorate … [Read more...] about What I Know Now: Carol Ely
Calming Parkinson’s
By Carrie Vittitoe If you have a friend or family member who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may feel at a loss for the best ways to help. Although a PD diagnosis is understandably scary, individuals with PD can still have active and … [Read more...] about Calming Parkinson’s
Ease Your Pain with a Prick
By Bobbe Ann Crouch “Dry needling is about the only thing that relieves the cramping … It’s kind of like a deep tissue massage … It goes directly to the source of the [pain].” Michelle Hawley Buck Dry needling has become an increasingly popular tool used by physical … [Read more...] about Ease Your Pain with a Prick