If you’ve never heard of an ‘ADU,’ this acronym for Accessory Dwelling Unit is a trend in housing that may provide a welcome solution for older loved ones and their families. What is an ADU? An ADU is a small, separate living space built on the same property as a … [Read more...] about An Accessory That Becomes A Sanctuary
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A Caregiver’s Story: Learning On The Job
My mom is an independent Southern woman, raised in rural Kentucky, then raising her family in the suburbs. After their nest emptied in the late ‘70s, Mom decided if she and Dad could parent three wily kids from Lexington to Nashville to Memphis to Louisville and then back to my … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: Learning On The Job
Have Horses, Will Travel
What better indulgence in life than to have the opportunity to spend precious time with those we treasure — in places that we love? Seven generations of Nancy Whitaker’s family have lived on her Floyds Knobs homestead, beginning in 1849, when anyone coming and going would have … [Read more...] about Have Horses, Will Travel
Navigating End Of Life Care
While most people would agree that conversations about the end of life are essential, they are also inclined to approach the topic with dread. While our society celebrates all aspects of the beginning of life, we tend to shy away from details surrounding the end of it, and it’s … [Read more...] about Navigating End Of Life Care
Wandering Around History And Coffee
I may be among the few who didn’t get pulled into the Downton Abbey phenomenon. I missed all six seasons of the television series, plus two follow-up feature films. But that didn’t stop me when my besties, who had been eagerly awaiting the final movie, included me in their plans … [Read more...] about Wandering Around History And Coffee