A love of “kids and critters” motivates Louisville Zoo volunteer docent Diana Grammer in her work. After growing up in Illinois, Diana attended Sullivan College and married a Louisville native, making this area her home for more than five decades. A few years after retiring from her job with Chase Bank, she began training and […]
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Caregiving
Spying – Just A Little
These tech tools can help you find out if your loved one needs more assistance. Purchase a smart fitness tracker like the Apple Watch Series 10, Fitbit Charge 6, or Samsung Galaxy Fit3 to track a wide range of health and wellness metrics including heart rate, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, physical activity, and sleep. […]
Is Your Mobility Hanging In The Balance?
Mobility can be impacted significantly if balance issues arise. “Decline in balance can be attributed to several things, but while there can be decline, falling is not a normal aging process,” says Kristen Luttrell, DPT at Masonic Homes of Kentucky. Deficiencies in strength, visual or cognitive changes, or nerve damage could lead to balance issues. […]
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Spreading Critter Love
A love of “kids and critters” motivates Louisville Zoo volunteer docent Diana Grammer in her work. After growing up in Illinois, Diana attended Sullivan College and married a Louisville native, making this area her home for more than five decades. A few years after retiring from her job with Chase Bank, she began training and […]
Small-Town Summer (Part 2 of 2)
This article is the continuation of our summer travel series on what to see and do in Jeffersonville, Kentucky (affectionately known as J-town). You can review the first segment in the P.S. below. A perfect day trip that isn’t too far, and offers a small-town feel while still being within the Louisville Metro area. The […]
Health & Fitness
Get Your Loved One Moving
Scheduling Movement Opportunities If your loved one uses a wheelchair or has mobility challenges, they can still get some exercise at these local places that are equipped for accessibility. By Anita Oldham | Photo submitted by Home of the Innocents P.S. You may also be interested is this article: Accessible Outings.
Finding Flexibility
Remember the ‘good ole days’ when you could fall asleep and wake the next morning without having injured your neck or back while unconscious? Or when you could sit for several hours and then stand without your knees sounding like a percussion band? At some point, typically as we enter our 50s, we realize that […]
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Spying – Just A Little
These tech tools can help you find out if your loved one needs more assistance. Purchase a smart fitness tracker like the Apple Watch Series 10, Fitbit Charge 6, or Samsung Galaxy Fit3 to track a wide range of health and wellness metrics including heart rate, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, physical activity, and sleep. […]
Small-Town Summer (Part 2 of 2)
This article is the continuation of our summer travel series on what to see and do in Jeffersonville, Kentucky (affectionately known as J-town). You can review the first segment in the P.S. below. A perfect day trip that isn’t too far, and offers a small-town feel while still being within the Louisville Metro area. The […]
A Moment To Notice
The value of ritual is profound and underappreciated. Mostly, I think, it’s because we live in a time-starved culture in which ritual is time-indulgent. We have even lost the sense of ritual, presence, and intimacy of the meal; we no longer sit down to meals in the old way. Who can afford the luxury of […]
Is Your Mobility Hanging In The Balance?
Mobility can be impacted significantly if balance issues arise. “Decline in balance can be attributed to several things, but while there can be decline, falling is not a normal aging process,” says Kristen Luttrell, DPT at Masonic Homes of Kentucky. Deficiencies in strength, visual or cognitive changes, or nerve damage could lead to balance issues. […]
Love Is Delivering A Cooler Of Drinks And A Loaf Of Bread
Kindness can come packaged as something delicious. Delivering food to someone who is going through a tough time is a tangible way to express concern, offer encouragement, or provide an excuse to drop by. We put together some ideas to inspire your next edible delivery of love. Simple And Thoughtful: If you have a friend […]