Ideas for sensory-friendly activities: a continuation from the article What Do Your Senses Need? – Our Sensory System’s Important Role. Whether your challenge is combating sensory decline or toning down sensory overload, the good news is that there are many simple activities you can do that will attend to your and your loved one’s sensory […]
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Ideas For Sensory-Friendly Activities – What Do Your Senses Need?
Ideas for sensory-friendly activities: a continuation from the article What Do Your Senses Need? – Our Sensory System’s Important Role. Whether your challenge is combating sensory decline or toning down sensory overload, the good news is that there are many simple activities you can do that will attend to your and your loved one’s sensory […]
Hiring A Caregiver: A Need For Flexibility, Patience, And Preparedness
Janet McCarthy is an experienced caregiver who says being adaptable is a key part of effective communication. “We must all have the ability to shift when needed to accommodate all parties,” she says. Being mindful of other people’s needs and feelings is necessary. Of course, communication also demands that all parties show some patience as […]
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This Holiday Season Take A Beautiful Historic Adventure In Southern Indiana
A friend recently spent some time in French Lick and West Baden, Indiana (known collectively as “The Valley”), and when I told her I was considering a visit there for my latest travel story in our winter ‘comfort’-themed issue, her reaction? “Oh, everything about French Lick says ‘Comfort!’ You should do it!” It had been […]
It’s That Time Of Year When All Is Aglow – Delve Into Holiday Magic Here
Holiday Magic At The Frazier Delve into winter holiday magic at the Frazier History Museum. For the sixth year, it will be hosting Lights on Main running now through January 4, 2026, in which three floors of the museum become a beautiful holiday forest filled with trees decorated by various individuals and entities throughout the […]
Health & Fitness
Fitness: Want To Get Fit? Here’s Where To Start.
What would you suggest to someone who is over 45 who wanted to get fit? Where do they start? I think there’s something for everyone these days. Some people prefer to work out at home, so buying some weights and an exercise ball can be an easy start. There are fitness videos on YouTube for […]
3 Supplements That Can Help Your Health
Dr. Peter Swanz, a local board certified naturopathic physician and a fellow of the Homeopathic Association, shares his top picks for supplements you should be taking.Fish oil:“Fish oil is the number one most popular supplement. I want patients to get between 1,000 and 2,000 milligrams a day, so two capsules twice a day. Fish oil […]
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Soar Into Luxury: The Winter Issue Is Here!
Instead of the “good old days,” I have been thinking about things that are much better these days. Many of our current conveniences offer a much more luxurious experience than what was possible in the past. I can order groceries that will be delivered to my doorstep — sometimes in the middle of making a […]
This Holiday Season Take A Beautiful Historic Adventure In Southern Indiana
A friend recently spent some time in French Lick and West Baden, Indiana (known collectively as “The Valley”), and when I told her I was considering a visit there for my latest travel story in our winter ‘comfort’-themed issue, her reaction? “Oh, everything about French Lick says ‘Comfort!’ You should do it!” It had been […]
What’s In There? A Closer Look Inside The Body: Bone Density Scan & Calcium-Score Screening
Find Small Problems Before They Become Big. As the Dutch proverb goes, “prevention is better than cure.” Preventative health screenings are a critical component to staying healthy. “The ultimate goal for older adults is to maintain function and independence,” says Dr. Laura Morton, associate professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Louisville. Preventative screenings […]
It’s That Time Of Year When All Is Aglow – Delve Into Holiday Magic Here
Holiday Magic At The Frazier Delve into winter holiday magic at the Frazier History Museum. For the sixth year, it will be hosting Lights on Main running now through January 4, 2026, in which three floors of the museum become a beautiful holiday forest filled with trees decorated by various individuals and entities throughout the […]
Don’t Gamble With Your Financial Future
As we get older, it is natural for our thoughts to turn towards the future and if we are financially ready for what may lie ahead. If you are looking to get your finances in order but not sure what to do, we asked two experts what financial advice they recommend for people over the […]