“Some [seniors] may think it is unsafe to start exercises because of heart disease or just because you are out of shape, but you are never too old to start,” says Rhonda Moss, owner of Curves in Jeffersontown. According to Moss, 6 to 8 percent of muscle mass is lost per decade … [Read more...] about You’re never too old for exercising!
Save your skin this summer
We all know we should wear sunscreen when heading outside on a sunny day, but did you know it should be a part of your daily skin care routine?“Sunscreen should be applied 365 days a year,” says Dr. Melissa Wise, a dermatologist at The Skin Group. “An SPF (sun protection factor) … [Read more...] about Save your skin this summer
Say ‘hi’ on Skype – and other tech to try
Residents at The Villas of Guerin Woods, a nursing facility in Southern Indiana, are learning how to use the Internet to stay connected with family members. Their computer technology, called iN2L (It’s Never 2 Late) allows users to connect with loved ones through email and Skype, … [Read more...] about Say ‘hi’ on Skype – and other tech to try
Try this summer treat: Lemon cheesecake with blueberry basil topping
Photo by Melissa DonaldChef Leon Padgett gives Heartsong Memory Care residents something to look forward to when he makes his lemon cheesecake with blueberry basil topping. This perfect summer dessert is made with eggs from chickens raised at Heartsong. “It is a staff favorite … [Read more...] about Try this summer treat: Lemon cheesecake with blueberry basil topping
Caregivers: Find help from Stephen Ministries
If you need a short break from caregiving during the day or would enjoy a visit from someone, Stephen Ministries is a program in which trained volunteers can visit each week with someone in need of care or encouragement. Sherry White, a Stephen Ministry leader at Middletown … [Read more...] about Caregivers: Find help from Stephen Ministries