The fear of falling is always on the minds of older adults, as well as their caregivers, especially at night when vision is limited. Cheryl Hepp Basham, retired project manager for the Jefferson County Public Schools, suggests using dusk to dawn night lights that switch on … [Read more...] about Watch Your Step
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3 Trackers for a Wandering Parent
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, six in 10 people with dementia will wander. Even in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, a loved one is at risk of getting lost, disoriented, or confused for brief periods of time — and may end up in dangerous situations. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about 3 Trackers for a Wandering Parent
Six Fall Soothers
By Quinn Fitzgerald As the cool weather starts to move in, it’s time to break out those things that make you feel cozy and comfortable. Here are a few suggestions on products that will fit the bill. Whether you’re shopping locally or at your nearest chain stores, we’ve … [Read more...] about Six Fall Soothers
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
Eye Candy
By Aleta B. Gorter | Photo by Quinn Fitzgerald Herb Bradshaw can find beauty in the simplest and most mundane items. Eight years ago, while collecting cans as part of a family reunion cleanup, Herb decided to turn these shiny recyclables into mosaic art. By … [Read more...] about Eye Candy