There are many medical conditions — and many medications — that could be the cause of loss of smell or taste, says Dr. Kevin Potts, an ENT with UofL Physicians. Work with your doctor to identify and treat any underlying problems. If there is obstruction to the air flow due to … [Read more...] about It’s Heck Getting Old: Loss of Taste or Smell
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Virtual Home Yoga During COVID-19
A good workout is one of the best ways of lowering your stress and strengthening your immune system. For a gentler workout, try yoga. Here are a few gyms that are offering free or affordable live and virtual yoga workouts: • Ymca360.org offers numerous free “Exercise on … [Read more...] about Virtual Home Yoga During COVID-19
Learning to Grieve in a Pandemic
My first act as a mother was to hold my newborn. The intense power of that moment solidified my emotional connection to my son. Then when I visited my grandmother in the hospital, my initial instinct was to take her hand in mine like I’d done countless times as a little girl. The … [Read more...] about Learning to Grieve in a Pandemic
A New Way of Helping Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
If you’re caring for someone who has been newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia, Wesley Manor will be offering a free virtual presentation to support caregivers on November 10 from 3-4pm. Dr. Benjamin Mast, a licensed clinical psychologist and … [Read more...] about A New Way of Helping Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
Book Club: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows
While the pandemic may continue to force us to social distance, great books will always be able to bring us together and allow us to travel to new places and experience new cultures. That is why the Louisville Book Babes book club hasn’t let the current state of the world derail … [Read more...] about Book Club: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows