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t’s been apparent for years to their friends and family that James Caudill — better known to many as “Dad” of Dad’s Favorites Deli, the award-winning sandwich shop and cheesespread maker at Garden Springs Shopping Center — would one day marry his high school sweetheart, Susan Bratton.

But it wasn’t always apparent to the couple themselves.

Although they grew up two blocks from each other in Lexington’s Cardinal Valley neighborhood and dated each other during their senior year at Lafayette High School, they went to different colleges — she to the University of Kentucky, he to Western Kentucky — and ended up married to other people.

Even 33 years later, after they reconnected, moved in together and built Dad’s Favorites into the thriving business it is today, wedding bells stayed conspicuously silent a few more years.

On October 2, 2021 — finally, it happened.

Dad and Susan got married.

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hen we got together for the second time, we knew it was meant to be,” James Caudill, 65, says in a recent interview. “We talked about marriage back then, but we didn’t feel we needed to be in a hurry about it. This year during the pandemic, it started coming up again. But we didn’t want to go to the courthouse and we didn’t want it to be a big deal. No gifts. No big to-do. I told Susan, ‘This is between us.’”

They got hitched at their house overlooking Herrington Lake in a small ceremony officiated by the Rev. Barrett Coffman, a regular at Dad’s Favorites. Among only four guests were Susan’s mother, Jenny Gray, and Scotty and Carolyn Middleton, the latter Susan’s best friend since 10th grade. (It was at Carolyn’s first wedding, way back in 1974, where the romantic sparks between James and Susan had first flown.)

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“When the special’s gone,” James says, “it’s gone.” Dad’s Asiago pot-roast sandwich was recently named one of the best in the country on MSNBC. “Total happiness — I don’t think I quit smiling,” Carolyn says of the wedding on the lake. “When they went their separate ways all those years ago, I felt like somewhere down the road they would end up back together, and it finally happened.”

Food was a non-factor in their relationship while they were still teenagers, but by the time James and Susan ran into each other on a street in Lexington in 2005 and the nascent flames started flickering again, he had learned a thing or two in the kitchen. In their second courtship, these skills became his secret weapon.

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A sampling of Central Kentucky Senior Centers

Dad’s Favorite Deli serves up love and Smoke Detectors and cheese on the west side

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elcome to Lexington’s Annual Senior Living Guide!

Baby Boomers are Lexington’s fastest growing population, and they expect the very best when it comes to health, wellness, fitness, and community options. They are also avid volunteers, donors, and financial supporters of great causes.

A subset of baby boomers also includes the sandwich generation — parents who are getting their children off to college, while simultaneously caring for aging parents and relatives.

Senior Living Lexington is designed for community members throughout the bluegrass region who are striving to age gracefully — and the friends and family decision makers who love them.

This annual directory serves seniors and family members who are considering options in retirement living, aging in place, financial and estate planning, healthcare, long-term care, worship communities, and so much more.

Lexington’s Senior Living Annual Guide is only published once a year, but we invite you to join us online at www.seniorlivinglex.com, and on our Facebook page for regular ongoing discussion about important issues facing Lexington’s senior population.

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WELCOME

to Central Kentucky’s Annual Senior Living Guide

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exington is a thriving university town blessed with all the amenities that make it a sought after destination for retirement.

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eniors and the friends and family who love them are faced with many questions and decisions to make throughout the process of aging gracefully and successfully: • How can I access the highest quality medical care providers and resources?

• Where should I live?

• Is my house suitable for aging in place? Does it need adaptations?

• Maybe I’d prefer a condo? Or an apartment?

• What can I afford?

• Would I enjoy a senior community where I could meet friends my age?

• What happens if I become less fit and active?

• Is there access to medical care if I need it?

• Should I keep my car? What are my transportation options?

• Town or country?

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Making these IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR! decisions and answering these questions doesn’t happen overnight.

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e extend a very special thank you to all of the advertisers, sponsors, and partners who enable us to publish and mail this beautiful annual resource at absolutely no charge to our readers. We encourage you to support their amazing businesses and organizations, and the strong work they do in this community.

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We can sit down with families and discuss everything you need to know regarding senior living.

Providing families with the most information will help them make the best decision for themselves or their loved one. Our goal is to inform families of the options in town that will best fit their care needs, location, budget, social aspects, personalities and so much more.

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Repeating the story of your situation 20 times to different communities that aren’t the right fit is just one of the many ways this process can become overwhelming.

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Lexington Senior Centers

Benefits of leisure activities for seniors • Socialization through classes, activities and travel • Creative expression opportunities through classes and activities • Improved physical well-being through exercise and walking • Develop sportsmanship with cards and other games • Travel experiences offered for individuals and groups. Enjoy sights and unique locations with fellow travelers.

Bell House Senior Center

Lexington Senior Center

The Bell House is located in one of Lexington’s loveliest historic neighborhoods, Bell Court, and provides recreation and activities for Fayette County senior adults ages 60 and up.

When the Lexington Senior Center is open, activities are available to all independent Fayette County residents age 60 and over. New participants are always welcome! When the Center is open, simply stop by the reception desk to complete a registration form. A participant’s handbook is available to you with more detailed information regarding the center activities and policies.

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Senior classes at the Bell House are free and open to all Fayette County residents ages 60+, and a schedule of activities can be found in the monthly newsletter.

Activities and programming include art, fitness (chair yoga, walking clubs, line dancing, water classes), music, and even an AARP drivers’ course.

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Although the Center has been closed throughout much of the COVID crisis, staff have maintained an active online presence and relationship with members.

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entral Kentucky is home to dozens of Senior Centers. Senior Centers typically vary greatly in programming, but many offer access to social services, meal program info, activities, field trips, ongoing learning opportunities, transportation options and assistance for Seniors, and so much more!

Below is a Sampling of Senior Centers in our Beautiful Bluegrass Region Anderson County Senior Center 502.839.7520 160 Township Square Lawrenceburg KY 40342 Berea Senior Center 859.986.8350 214 West Jefferson Street Berea KY 40403 Bourbon County Senior Center 859.987.7453 11 Legion Drive Paris KY 40361 Boyle County Senior Center 859.236.2070 569 Jean Drive Danville KY 40422 Estill County Senior Center 606.723.4787 100 Golden Court Irvine KY 40336 Garrard County Senior Center 859.792.3147 153 Farra Drive Lancaster KY 40444 Harrison County Commission on Aging 859.234.5801 216 Old Lair Road Cynthiana KY 41031

Jessamine County Senior Center 859.885.9102 111 Hoover Drive Nicholasville KY 40356 Lincoln County Senior Center 606.365.9016 100 Senior Way Stanford KY 40484

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Lexington Fire Department Phone Directory For emergencies, call 911.

Fire Chief Fire Chief Jason Wells 859-231-5660

Administrative Division Human Resources | Internal Affairs Assistant Chief Chad Traylor 859-231-5643 Police & Fire Pension Office 859-258-3539 Administrative Officer | Grants 859-231-5662 859-231-5606 Administrative Officer | Open records requests 859-231-5640 Communications and Information Technology Battalion Chief Edward Crews 859-231-5674

Emergency Medical Services Battalion Chief Marc Bramlage 859-231-5644

Planning Division Asst. Chief Todd Reece 859-231-5679 Community Services | Public Education Battalion Chief Jordan Saas 859-231-5662 Fire Prevention Schedule inspections: Fire Marshal | Major Jeffrey Johnson 859-231-5681 or 859-231-5668 Water Control Captain Greg Lengal 859-258-3963 Fire Training Academy Battalion Chief Chris Harrod 859-231-5612

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Firefighter Roger Hibbitts 859-231-5630

Investigations Major Chris Burke 859-231-5698 or 859-231-5672

Operations Division

For non-emergencies or phone numbers not listed, call 859-231-5600.

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The Lexington Fire Department Community Services Division, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will install 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms in all homes in Fayette County.

The smoke alarms are free and will be installed by the Lexington Fire Department at no cost to the occupant.

As part of the installation, the LFD will also conduct a fire safety inspection.

Special Operations Major Adam Morgan 859-280-8922 or 859-280-8923

Health and Safety Major Gary Harris 859-231-5648

Asst. Chief Rob Larkin 859-231-5602

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To schedule a smoke alarm installation Contact the Lexington Fire Department via email at LFD-communityservices@lexingtonky.gov or call (859) 231-5662.

Please include the following information: • Name • Address • Contact info (phone or email) • Number of floors • Number of bedrooms • Do you already have alarms in your home and if so, are they currently working and are they equipped with a battery or hard-wired into the home?

SAFETY AND SECURITY Adult Protective Services/Elder Abuse Reporting 24 HOUR HOTLINE 877.597.2331

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Elder abuse and neglect happens far too often in Kentucky. Sadly, it is not always evident. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has initiated a public awareness campaign to help seniors protect themselves and to teach the rest of us the warning signs of abuse and neglect.

If you believe that an elderly person is in imminent danger immediately call toll free (800) 752-6200 or (800) 752-6200 or 911. If the person is not in imminent danger but you are suspicious, watch the way the caregiver acts toward the elderly or disabled person.

Look for a pattern of threatening, harassing, blaming or making demeaning remarks to the person — or isolating the person from family members and friends. Watch for an obvious lack of helpfulness or indifference, aggression or anger toward the person. Listen for conflicting stories about the elderly or disabled person’s illnesses or injuries.

Learn to recognize the signs of selfneglect, caregiver neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse and financial abuse.

Currently in Kentucky, there are Local Coordinating Councils on Elder Abuse established in every Area Development District. The councils’ goals are to: • develop and build an effective community-wide system of prevention and intervention that is responsive to the need of victims, perpetrators, family members and formal or informal caretakers.

• identify and coordinate the roles and services of local agencies that work with elder abused, neglected

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or exploited victims and to investigate or prosecute elder abuse cases.

• monitor, evaluate, and promote the quality and effectiveness of services and protection in the community.

• promote a clear understanding of elder abuse, current laws, elder rights and resources available in the community.

• serve as a clearinghouse for information on elder issues.

Organized along regional or county lines, depending on the needs of each location, the local coordinating councils were formed under the joint leadership of the Area Agencies on Aging and local Adult Protective Services (APS) staff of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Membership of each coordinating council includes APS staff, local law enforcement officers, judges, prosecutors, state police, bankers, care providers, long-term care ombudsmen and other advocates for the elderly.

Lexington Police Department

859.258.3600 (non emergency number)

With 633 sworn officers and nearly 150 civilian personnel, the Lexington Police Department is the largest division within the LexingtonFayette Urban County Government.

The agency’s mission is to serve and protect all citizens and visitors in the city with a high level of integrity, transparency and dedication to community policing.

The department consists of four bureaus: administration, investigation, patrol, and special operations.

Each bureau is home to several units, with responsibilities ranging from traffic control, patrolling neighborhoods, criminal investigations, assisting crime victims, officer training and more.

Fayette County Sheriff

859-252-1771

The goal of the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff is to assist all victims of crime efficiently and diligently, and to help prevent further acts of violence and abuse.

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Pawsitively Positive Effects for Pets and Seniors

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ake two Labradors and call me in the morning.”

AARP reports that “dogowning seniors have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol than their petless peers. Having a dog also reduces the risk of heart attack — and boosts your chances of long-term survival if you have one.”

Good company makes good common sense, and it’s good for you too.

The secret weapon for better well-being among seniors may be a companion animal.

As we age, it is more common than ever to develop a sedentary lifestyle, and loneliness and depression are common issues within our nationally aging population.

Pet ownership combats the challenges of aging with proof that seniors who have pets also have more health benefits, both physical and psychological/emotional.

The American Psychological Association reports numerous psychological and social connections between feelings of greater selfesteem and overall emotional well-being, and a decreased sense of loneliness among seniors who had animal companions.

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umans crave a sense of purpose and the need to feel connected, and these impulses are not diminished by aging. Owning a pet

“A dog may keep you sane, showered and solvent. Studies show that dog owners exhibit higher degrees of self-discipline than those without. Makes sense: Dogs, like humans, thrive on structure; they need to be fed, walked and nurtured at regular intervals.”

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provides older adults with both companionship and purpose—a reason to wake up in the morning.

AARP suggests, “A dog may keep you sane, showered and solvent.

Studies show that dog owners exhibit higher degrees of self-discipline than those without. Makes sense: Dogs, like humans, thrive on structure; they need to be fed, walked and nurtured at regular intervals.”

Having a companion animal can increase fitness and reduce cardiovascular along with lowering stress and providing social support.

A study in The Journal of Physical Activity and Health found that dog owners walk approximately one hour longer per day than those without a dog. The addition of daily walks brings the potential for an increase in social interactions, which helps with meeting new people. Studies have shown that pet walking offers a means to socialize with pet owners and others.

Cat or dog, fish or hamster, companion animals play a valuable role in the lives of seniors. □

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Second Chance Sweethearts Dad’s Favorite Deli serves up love and cheese on the west side

BY KEVIN NANCE

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t’s been apparent for years to their friends and family that James Caudill — better known to many as “Dad” of Dad’s Favorites Deli, the award-winning sandwich shop and cheesespread maker at Garden Springs Shopping Center — would one day marry his high school sweetheart, Susan Bratton.

But it wasn’t always apparent to the couple themselves.

Although they grew up two blocks from each other in Lexington’s Cardinal Valley neighborhood and dated each other during their senior year at Lafayette High School, they went to different colleges — she to the University of Kentucky, he to Western Kentucky — and ended up married to other people.

Even 33 years later, after they reconnected, moved in together and built Dad’s Favorites into the thriving business it is today, wedding bells stayed conspicuously silent a few more years.

On October 2, 2021 — finally, it happened.

Dad and Susan got married.

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hen we got together for the second time, we knew it was meant to be,” James Caudill, 65, says in a recent interview. “We talked about marriage back then, but we didn’t feel we needed to be in a hurry about it. This year during the pandemic, it started coming up again. But we didn’t want to go to the courthouse and we didn’t want it to be a big deal. No gifts. No big to-do. I told Susan, ‘This is between us.’”

They got hitched at their house overlooking Herrington Lake in a small ceremony officiated by the Rev. Barrett Coffman, a regular at Dad’s Favorites. Among only four guests were Susan’s mother, Jenny Gray, and Scotty and Carolyn Middleton, the latter Susan’s best friend since 10th grade. (It was at Carolyn’s first wedding, way back in 1974, where the romantic sparks between James and Susan had first flown.)

“When the special’s gone,” James says, “it’s gone.” Dad’s Asiago pot-roast sandwich was recently named one of the best in the country on MSNBC. “Total happiness — I don’t think I quit smiling,” Carolyn says of the wedding on the lake. “When they went their separate ways all those years ago, I felt like somewhere down the road they would end up back together, and it finally happened.”

Food was a non-factor in their relationship while they were still teenagers, but by the time James and Susan ran into each other on a street in Lexington in 2005 and the nascent flames started flickering again, he had learned a thing or two in the kitchen. In their second courtship, these skills became his secret weapon.

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The way to Susan’s heart, it turned out, was through her stomach.

“He was so nice, but at first I thought, ‘No, I already dated him,’” Susan — now Susan Caudill — remembers. “But he kept telling me what a good cook he was, and that I needed to come over to dinner. Finally I went to his house and he made fresh homemade chicken noodle soup that was incredible. I said, ‘Oh my gosh — anytime you want me here, I’m here.’”

Once they settled into life together, Susan continued to marvel at his culinary prowess. “Sometimes we’d make some of the recipes I had and he’d go, ‘Eh, it’s OK.’ Then he’d put his magic touch on it and it would be amazing.”

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ames cast some of his most potent culinary spells on his remarkably tasty pimento cheese and other cheese spreads, which first earned a following at UK football tailgate parties.

They began selling the spreads at Lexington farmer’s markets, then scaled up by founding the Dad’s Favorites brand, sold at Kroger and other stores through the South and Midwest, in 2008. (The name “Dad’s Favorites” harks back to Caudill’s days as a basketball, baseball and soccer coach in town; friends and teammates of his sons, Jay and Jeff, found it a good idea to drop by for a snack or sandwich at the Caudill kitchen after practice.

Some of them called him Dad, and whatever he made that particular day was inevitably their favorite.)

James, Susan, Jay and Jeff finally moved Dad’s Favorites into an off-the-beaten-path location at the end of an arcade at Garden Springs Shopping Center on Lane Allen Road in 2009. At first, the plan was to use the site just for making and marketing their cheese spreads. But seamstress Martha Fain, owner of Alterations and Sew Much More just across the hall, advised him to double up with a soup-and-sandwich business.

He took her advice, and before he knew it, Dad’s Favorites Deli was a hit.

“I told him that all of us in the shops here would benefit from it, but I didn’t think it would catch on the way it did,” Martha recalls. “Word of mouth started building, the crowds got bigger and bigger and people were lining up for the food, up and down the hallway.”

Dad’s daily special meat sandwiches, each made fresh and featuring one of his signature cheese spreads — Asiago sun-dried tomato, chipotle cheddar, green chili Jack, pepper Jack, smoky pimento, Stampin Ground cheddar and Swiss — are now weekly must-haves for locals and food tourists from all over. (Martha is

partial to the Thursday special, a thick, tangy reuben.) It’s wise to get there early. “When the special’s gone,” James says, “it’s gone.”

Dad’s gets consistently high online ratings and reviews, and its Asiago pot-roast sandwich was recently named one of the best in the country on MSNBC. James is beginning to pull back from the business, he says, giving more responsibility to his sons so that he and Susan can have more time to relax and enjoy life as newlyweds. But he has no plans to stop working his magic in their kitchen at home.

When the discussion came around to who would cater their wedding feast last month, there was no real question.

By the time they exchanged their vows, James’s broccoli casserole was already in the oven. The buttermilk ranch dressing was ready to go on the salad. And the steaks were already mostly cooked, sous vide.

“All I had to do when the ceremony was over,” he says, “was put the steaks on the grill.” q

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Take the Ride

Meet ITN Bluegrass’s Gale Reece

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ale Reece left a small family business after 20 years, and says she asked herself, “‘What do I want to do when I grow up?’”

She explains, “My grandparents were a tremendous influence on me when I was young. I went to the city Director of Aging Services and she helped me to identify a need and find a program to start in Lexington – ITNBluegrass (senior transportation). It took a couple of years to launch (legislative change, raising funds and hiring a team). In July of 2008, we gave our first ride.

Today, after almost 11 years and over 70,000 rides, ITNBluegrass is going strong.”

The Independent Transportation Network® (ITN) is dedicated to providing dignified transportation.

Older adults join ITNBluegrass and become dues-paying members of an organization committed to their mobility. When they pick up the telephone to schedule a ride, they are not asking a favor. ITNBluegrass is a nonprofit built to ease the transition from the driver’s seat to the passenger seat.

Lexington’s popular senior conference, the i know expo, held annually, is also Reece’s brainchild.

The conference evolved from her work with ITN Bluegrass. She says, “During those early years with ITNBluegrass, we noticed other needs in our membership. Adult children and members themselves called to ask about other elder services and we had no idea how to direct them. So, in 2012, we

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Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and Gale Reece at the 2019 iKnow Expo

launched the i know expo to bring together caregivers, elders, and those with disabilities with services in Kentucky.”

Recalling success stories from the early years, she remembers, “Our very first expo in 2012, we had a pair of sisters caring for their father who was an ITN member. They cried as they thanked us for putting all these resources together in one place.”

She recalls, “an attorney, who is one of the most brilliant people I know, did not have a clue how to navigate the care of his mother in the first signs of dementia, living in her own home, and one of ITN’s first clients.” And she can’t forget “an event coordinator who was struggling with her father and his growing dementia. He had been lost on the interstate driving to Tennessee during our planning. Now she was able to discuss her issues and concerns in one place, one time with professionals.”

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lder adults continue to stay in the workforce much longer than in the past, many for financial reasons. Reece says. “In today’s

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world, there are not many people retiring with good solid pensions as past generations have had.”

“One of the challenges we have had staying in the workforce is the speed at which technology is moving.

When I was building our family storage business, we designed our own software with a local developer and did not dare touch anything on the screen other than as directed.

Today, I do not think to play around with the software to discover what it can do. So it is a harder learning curve for us.”

But seniors bring unique assets in the workplace as well. She says, “What we bring to the workforce is the ability to apply past experience to solve issues, especially involving relationships with customers and fellow team members. This ‘wisdom’ comes with age and experience.”

She says, “Our challenge when this crisis is waning is restoring and rebuilding the workforce. I do not know how that is going to affect older adults. One thing I do know is that older adults are essential to our non-profit organizations and volunteer communities.” □

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hink of it as a little like Uber for Great Aunt Betty. The Independent Transportation Network® (ITN) is dedicated to providing dignified transportation.

Older adults join ITNBluegrass and become dues-paying members of an organization committed to their mobility. When they pick up the telephone to schedule a ride, they are not asking a favor. ITNBluegrass is a nonprofit built to ease the transition from the driver’s seat to the passenger seat.

But it’s so much more than an uber or lyft, or even a taxi.

ITN Bluegrass provides armthrough-arm, door-to-door service.

And like using your own automobile,

ITN is available 24/7, offering the flexibility to schedule rides in advance or as needed, as well as the option to ride alone or with others.

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eeling a little isolated in your social distance?

That’s how many older people who don’t drive anymore feel all the time. Why not reach out and give an older person a ride?

Volunteer to drive once a week for ITN. All volunteers are provided training and ITN has adopted safety guidelines in line with CDC guidance to protect both drivers and riders.

Call 859.252-8665 or email jennifer.gripshover@itnbluegrass.org today to learn more and to sign up to drive. Driving record and background check required.

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e are never too old to learn and central Kentucky offers a wide variety of educational and training opportunities guaranteed to keep us all intellectually challenged and stimulated for many years to come. Below is a sampling of offerings in the central Kentucky area.

Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning carnegiecenterlex.org 859.254.4175 The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational and community center devoted to helping all citizens improve their quality of life through education and expression. An opendoor policy invites people young and old to learn something new. They offer seasonal classes in writing, publishing, and languages; readings from established authors and local literary icons; and other arts-related events designed to encourage an appreciation for learning and the arts among Central Kentuckians.

Donavan Scholars

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859.257.2656 The Donovan Scholarship pays tuition and mandatory course fees for adults 65 years and older, taking academic courses at the University 24

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of Kentucky. The scholarship is available for courses held on campus and limited availability for UK online classes.

Donovan Scholars may audit classes for the joy of learning (exams, papers or other assignments are typically not required), take classes for credit without working toward a degree, or take classes for credit as a degree-seeking candidate.

There is no previous educational requirement for Donovan Scholars auditing an undergraduate class (not seeking a degree). When working toward a degree, UK Admissions criteria must be met.

Registration in a class is based upon available space, may require the consent of the instructor, and/or have prerequisites.

Donovan Scholarship Applications are available at the Donovan Office and accepted year-round.

Lexington Public Library lexpublib.org 859.231.5500 The Lexington Public Library serves a merged city-county jurisdiction of 300,000+ people through a central library, 5 neighborhood branches, an active Outreach department, and rapidly expanding virtual services.

In addition to traditional library services, the library supports a digital

studio with a full array of video and audio editing equipment for customer use; an art gallery; state of the art theater for live performances, movies, and presentations; a job lab where customers can get personalized help with resumes and job applications; a bilingual homework help program; a library YouTube channel; and a “Book a Librarian” program for customers who need in-depth research assistance, reader’s advisory, or help with their digital devices. Whatever your age or interest, you can expand your horizons and exercise your brain by visiting the “people’s university” – your local public library. Here you will find resources, programs, and experts to help you explore any topic you desire.

OLLI uky.edu/olli 859.257.2656 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky offers educational and enrichment courses, forums, shared interest groups, trips, events and more for adults 50 years and older. More than 1,300 adult learners participate annually. The University of Kentucky has been at the forefront nationally in lifelong learning since 1964. The OLLI at UK has sites in Lexington and Morehead.

OLLI is a membership program with an annual fee. OLLI Scholars are eligible to register for

courses and SIGs; take advantage of early bird registration windows; sign up for socials, trips, special events, and projects; access UK Wellness Centers; and more. Membership begins in August and includes Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Membership may be purchased throughout the year.

Summer-only membership is prorated.

OLLI at UK is a volunteer, member-led institute with Advisory Boards in Lexington and Morehead. Members, also known as OLLI Scholars, serve on committees and task forces, teach courses, facilitate SIGs, and volunteer for events.

Committees develop curriculum, plan and implement presentation series, social events, trips, projects, recruit volunteers and promote the program as OLLI Ambassadors.

YMCA ymcacky.org 859.254.9622 Today’s seniors are more health conscious than ever before. The YMCA makes the health and fitness of seniors a top priority by providing programs for the spirit, mind and body. Through group exercise classes and aquatic programs that concentrate on mobility and flexibility, dance classes, social events, and volunteer activities, the YMCA is bringing Seniors / Active Older Adults (AOA) together for camaraderie, fellowship and fun.

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Volunteer Here!

Proven health benefits for older Americans

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he Corporation for National and Community Service is committed to sharing the health and mental benefits of volunteering for older americans.

According to CNCS, “Overall, the elderly make up almost 25 percent of the volunteer population, and if you include the 55-64 demographic, it’s more than 35 percent.”

With almost one in every five Americans projected to be age 60 or older by 2030 – there is a great opportunity to engage older Americans in volunteering as a way to contribute to longer, healthier, more engaged lives.

The organization, A Place for Mom, suggests a handful of reasons that volunteering can revitalize our aging population: It helps bridge the generation gap.

It helps change the way people think about older adults.

It is good for mental health and can help prevent Alzheimer’s. The National Institute on Aging has reported that participating in social leisure activities and meaningful, productive activities such as volunteering may lower the risk of health problems in seniors, including dementia, as well as improving longevity. Being a volunteer can help keep the brain and the body active, which contributes to continuing cognitive health, according to numerous studies.

It helps prevent senior isolation and depression.

It promotes healthy physical activity.

The AARP estimates that up to 17 percent of Americans 55 and older may experience social isolation, and volunteering is a meaningful way to address that.

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A SAMPLING OF LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AARP 1.888.687.2277 Find ways to be of help directly in your community, whether you have 5 minutes, 5 hours or 5 days to give.

Bluegrass SHIP Program 1.866.516.3051 SHIP provides assistance to Medicare beneficiaries or anyone aged 60 years old or older in 35 Central, Northern and Northeastern counties. The mission is to help individuals make informed decisions about the programs that affect their quality of life, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Medigap insurance and other benefit programs.

SHIP staff and volunteers receive extensive training in the various public benefit programs.

Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 859.233.4600 The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors age 55 and older opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors, and loving caregivers for children and youth with special and exceptional needs. If you are interested in serving as a Foster Grandparent, you must meet income eligibility guidelines, and you will receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering.

Foster Grandparents serve a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Other benefits include training and insurance.

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Independent Transportation Network — ITN Bluegrass 859.252.8665 All of us have a stake in helping to ensure that older adults and people with visual impairments can remain active once they stop driving.

Volunteers help older people stay connected to families, friends, and activities that bring meaning to their lives — and to yours.

Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) 502.574.6164 Outreach Volunteers set up SMP display tables at community events such as health expos, information fairs, etc to increase awareness about Medicare and Medicaid errors, fraud and abuse. Volunteers distribute Personal Healthcare Journals, brochures and other materials, answer basic questions, refer seniors to other resources.

Sayre Christian Village 859.271.1469 Sayre Christian Village is a nonprofit senior living community dedicated to providing quality housing, rehabilitation services and long-term nursing care reflecting Christian compassion for everyone.

Sayre Christian Village is actively recruiting volunteers who can offer friendship to residents and their families. Join more than 75 volunteers at SCV who combine to form an award-winning

activities program. This may be the opportunity you are looking for to help you express your faith by making a significant and positive impact in the lives of others through Christian service.

SCORE 859.231.9902 Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small business and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to a new generation of entrepreneurs in your community.

The Lexington Kentucky Chapter of SCORE is part of a national nonprofit association and a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is volunteerbased and provides free professional

guidance and education through one-on-one face-to-face, telephone or email counseling to existing and emerging small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups.

The Lexington Chapter was founded in 1972 Chapter Number 276. The counselors of the Lexington Kentucky Chapter are experienced business owners and managers who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business owners and potential small business owners achieve success.

SCORE works with small (500 employees or less) businesses and start-ups. SCORE provides counseling to all small businesses regardless of race, creed or color, excluding no one.

United Way of the Bluegrass/RSVP Trailblazers 859.233.4460 Looking for ways to give back to your community? Do you love

helping kids learn and grow? The RSVP Trailblazers Program may be for you.

The RSVP Trailblazers Program is part of a national initiative that provides volunteer opportunities to persons aged 55 and over who want to remain actively involved in their community.

RSVP Trailblazers’ specific goal is to focus volunteer talents on greater academic success by tutoring, mentoring and sharing life experiences.

RSVP Trailblazers Volunteers have the opportunity to work with children ages 4-18 years performing the following activities: • Reading to younger students • Assist younger students with the following: multiplication tables, fractions and division • Review the following with Head Start students: colors, shapes, numbers and letters • Tutor reading and mathematics • Assist in a computer lab • Serve in an English as a Second Language classroom • Mentor students at mealtimes; share stories, life experiences and polite manners • Assist in a specific subject you know best (Science, Music, Art, Family & Consumer Science, etc.)

• Help coach a sports team • Volunteer with homework prep • Work with youth on their instruction and assignments in their vocational fields • Mentor students in their chosen profession

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Less is More

Downsize, Declutter, and De-Stress

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inimalism and simplicity have become such popular movements, it’s no longer just the baby boomers who are looking to downsize, declutter, simplify, and organize.

The LA Times found that the average American home contains around 300,000 items. And according to the Wall Street Journal, Americans spend $1.2 trillion each year on nonessential goods — meaning things they don’t need.

Most of us could do more with less.

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here is no “right” age to begin the process, just as there is no “right” age to begin a “diet” — instead, just like with proper nutrition, consider it a lifestyle choice — a way of living.

Although Marie Kondo’s bestseller has been a little too trendy in recent years, The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up offered concrete, useful strategies: 1. Discard by category, not by room.

2. Break down a category into manageable bites (“clothes” can be grouped into dozens of subcategories).

3. If an item doesn’t “spark joy,” say thanks for the memories and send it on to its next adventure.

4. After you’ve discarded and decluttered, then you can organize.

Downsizing can be a stressful process that takes a mental and physical toll — but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Prepare in advance, set a realistic timeframe, and approach it one step at a time.

Make it fun. Put on your favorite music. Or turn on your favorite TV show and just work during the length of each commercial. Invite friends and family and send them home with a few treasures you no longer need or want. (Banish the guilt.

Every generation is going to pass on its fair share of Pelotons.)

Downsizing looks different for everyone, and it is best to first decide what it looks like for you.

Evaluate your reasons, whether it is maintenance, cost of living, or health issues that are informing your decision.

Perhaps you’re moving from a large singlefamily home to a more manageable condo? You might be considering moving in with family members? Or you could just be motivated to declutter your space and reduce fall-risks.

Deciding what stays and what goes is a vital and meaningful part of the downsizing process.

Many items will be mementos, others will contain memories, yet at the end of the day, the bottom line is you can keep the memories without the clutter. If you can live without it, you can do without it.

Items that are no longer needed can go on to a new home, or a new use, and can often be repurposed or recycled — whether that involves donating them to a good cause like your local Habitat ReStore, or using a yard sale or marketplace to generate extra funds.

And never hesitate to call in a professional if the process seems too overwhelming. There are dozens of local organizers and movingconcierges who offer an array of services to fit a variety of budgets. □

Lifestyle changes mean taking the time to make a plan.

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I can help you find trusted people to help get your home market ready: selling unneeded items, packing, and moving, comparing options for your new place to fit your needs, wants and pocketbook.

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