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
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Get in the Game with Pickleball
By Rachel Reynolds | Photo by Melissa Donald One of the biggest adult recreational crazes right now involves a court and a net. And, no, it’s not tennis or badminton, it’s Pickleball. The game is a cross between tennis and ping pong and is designed to be easy to learn and … [Read more...] about Get in the Game with Pickleball
Before You Cash in Your Chips, Write a Will
Preparing a will seems to be the hardest task for people to check off the list of important things to do. Many people don’t think they have enough assets, or they can’t face their mortality, or they think it’s too complicated. By Marie Bradby The Importance of Preparing … [Read more...] about Before You Cash in Your Chips, Write a Will
Score High with a Better Living Situation
By Marie Bradby Instead of aging in place, many Baby Boomers are ditching mowing the lawn, replacing the hot water heater, and dusting rooms they no longer use to move to smaller homes, often in senior communities. “What we hear from a lot of our residents is they see the … [Read more...] about Score High with a Better Living Situation
4 Tips for Making Your Parents’ Big Move Seamless
While taking care of your parents might span years, there are people available to do the hard work of getting them moved out of their homes and into senior care. Barbara Morris, 70, is founder of Smooth Transitions, a senior move management company that helps prepare, sort, pack, … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Making Your Parents’ Big Move Seamless