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Successful Aging Central Kentucky’s
RESOURCE GUIDE 2018
I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything till noon. That’s when it is time for my nap. – BOB HOPE
contents 6 Elder Orphans
‘Senior Solos’ Connect With Each Other At Lexington Senior Center.
6 Tech Support
Use of Technology Helps Seniors Fend Off Feelings of Isolation.
8 Sleep: Age-Old Problem
Older Adults Need Just as Much Sleep as Ever: Here’s How to Get It.
Living Large
Dorothy Large Served the City for 50 Years While Juggling Work in TV and Radio
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Paying for Long-Term Care
20 Annual Calendar
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Investment Strategy
21 Wills vs. Trusts
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Levels of Care
22 Resource List
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Retirement Communities
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Balancing Act
Local Attorney Robert McClelland Warns About Impending Problems.
Times Have Changed, Local Adviser Jason Veinot Says, So Should Your Investments. Learn the Lingo for Assisted Living, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing Care etc. Check Out Our List of Local Elder Care Housing Options.
Successful Aging Resource Guide is published by Lexington Family Magazine, Central Kentucky’s source for parenting and family information.
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Attorney Walter C. Cox Jr. Explains Why Trusts Are More Important Than Wills. From Alzheimer’s Resources to Ways To Stay Active, a Complete Directory.
Virginia Bell: Innovator
KentuckyOne Health Program Helps Older Adults Avoid Falls.
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Virginia Bell & Her Best Friends Approach Bell Developed Method of Care for Dementia That Has Swept the Globe By John Lynch which is especially written for families. The books have been translated into six languages, including Mandarin and Arabic.
I Virginia Bell of Lexington and her writing partner David Troxel, who have authored five books together, have toured the globe promoting the Best Friends Approach to dementia care.
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t first glance, Virginia Bell might seem like the unlikeliest of pioneers. The Lexington resident, now a robust 95 years old, earned math and biology degrees from Transylvania University but spent the bulk of her so-called working years as the wife of a minister and mother of five children. But after her children were raised, Bell returned to school and earned a master’s degree in social work at UK in 1982 at the age of 60. She attended graduate school at the same time as her youngest son was in medical school. Who knew at the time that Bell would revolutionize care for those with dementia while forging an international reputation as an expert on the subject? Working as a counselor at the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Bell developed the Best Friends Approach to dementia care, which is based on the simple but powerful idea that what a person with dementia needs most is a friend – a best friend. Caregivers of people with dementia are encouraged to empathize with their situation, remain loving and positive, and be dedicated to helping the person feel safe, secure and valued.
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t all began with Bell’s curiosity about aging because her parents had reached their 90s and were needing help with their care. For answers she returned to school at the University of Kentucky and had her last practicum at Sanders-Brown Center on Aging where she met Dr. William Markesbery, the Director of the Center with a national reputation for his work in the field of Alzheimer’s disease Bell helped with the development of a support group for families living with dementia. When persons with dementia came to the support group with their families, Bell was asked to be with the persons with dementia in another room during the meeting.
The Best Friends Approach became the gold standard in dementia care and spread across the country and the world. To date, Bell has spoken at dementia }}} conferences in more than 30 countries The Best Friends™ Dementia covering six continents (North and South America, Every person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other Europe, Asia, Africa dementia deserves: and Australia.) Her ports of call • To be informed of one’s diagnosis. have included Hong • To have appropriate, ongoing medical care. Kong and Taiwan, • To be treated as an adult, listened to, and afforded Israel and Egypt, respect for one’s feelings and point of view. Mexico and Argentina, India and • To be with individuals who know one’s life story, Singapore and every including cultural and spiritual traditions. major European • To experience meaningful engagement throughout country from Engthe day. land to Turkey. • To live in a safe and stimulating environment. In the meantime, • To be outdoors on a regular basis. she and her writ• To be free from psychotropic medications whenever possible. ing partner, David • To have welcomed physical contact, including hugging, Troxel, have coauthored five books, caressing, and hand holding. including “A Digni• To be an advocate for oneself and others. fied Life: the Best • To be part of a local, global, or online community. Friends Approach to • To have care partners well trained in dementia care. Alzheimer’s Care,”
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7 Building Blocks of the Best Friends Approach Authors Virginia Bell and David Troxel suggest that what a person with dementia needs most of all is a friend, a “Best Friend.” This can be a family member, friend or staff member who empathizes with their situation, remains loving and positive, and is dedicated to helping the person feel safe, secure and valued. The seven basic ‘“building blocks” can help you learn to “see” persons with dementia differently and begin implementing a Best Friends Approach in your work.
1. Recognizing the basic rights of a person with dementia. Embracing the points in our Dementia Bill of Rights helps us see and acknowledge the person beneath the cloak of dementia, who deserves our best care and support and has the right to live with choice and dignity.
2. Understanding what it’s like to have dementia.
Behaviors seem less strange or unreasonable when you understand that dementia impacts the brain. Understanding what it’s like to have dementia helps us develop empathy, become more accepting and patient, and better meet the needs of the person with compassion.
3. Knowing and using the person’s “Life Story.”
When persons with dementia forget their past, it’s up to their Best Friends to do the remembering. Collecting key social and personal history into a form – what we call the Life Story – helps us help the person to recall happy times and successes (a hole-in-one on the golf course or a community award) and gives us tools for redirection when the person is having a bad day (asking a woman who loves to bake to teach you how to make an apple pie).
Virginia Bell & Her Best Friends Approach “I was disappointed at first because I wanted to remain in the group to learn from families, and the persons with dementia did not want to be separated from their families. We were both unhappy,” Bell said. “But I thought what the heck? Let’s have a big time.” Bell listened and learned from each person. They became her teachers. Bell was able to lift the dementia of each person and see an amazing person with a life story different from anyone else in the world and a person longing to www.lexingtonfamily.com
4. Knowing just what to say when communication is breaking down.
Dementia damages a person’s ability to “make conversation,” express their wishes verbally, understand requests or remember directions. Best Friends understand the importance of slowing down and being present for the person with dementia, and using good communication skills.
5. Developing the “Knack” of great dementia care.
Knack is the “art of doing difficult things with ease,” or “clever tricks and strategies.” Acting as a Best Friend, our world view changes. We can practice patience and understanding. If the person says that she likes the current President, George Bush, we don’t correct her. Instead we might say, “I like him too.”
6. Experiencing meaningful engagement throughout the day.
Persons with dementia who no longer can take part in favorite activities or initiate new ones can easily become isolated, bored and frustrated. Best Friends understand that socialization is therapeutic, can fight depression, keep persons physically fit, and foster feelings of happiness and success. Best Friends balance formal activities with unstructured, “in the moment” times that fill our days – taking a short walk, chatting, offering hand massages or doing simple chores together.
7. Recasting the relationship and your language from staff to Best Friend.
Use the language of friendship throughout your day. When a team meeting is called to discuss a behavior, ask how the staff can be a Best Friend to that resident. Rework job descriptions to emphasis the importance of relationship. During one-on-one time, let the person know that you appreciate the friendship. Using the phrase “Best Friends” and developing authentic relationships ultimately helps the person feel safe, secure and valued – and creates a caring community where all benefit. g
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be in the flow of life. “We became friends, Best Friends,” Bell said. What at first was an unwanted task became a gift and the beginning of the Best Friends Approach. When asked to develop a day center for persons with dementia, Bell already knew her plan of care. With help from other staff and volunteers, the Best Friends Day Center opened in April 1984. Today, this center remains a model of care using the Best Friends approach.
(For more information on the Center, call Director Taylor Pennie at 258-2226.) Soon a training program using the Best Friends Approach was developed, and thousands have been trained in this approach locally, nationally and internationally. It has taken us all, Bell said, to change the history of dementia care. “Sometimes in health care we lose common sense and kindness,” she said. “Friendship is so theraupetic. It is the best medicine we have for dementia care.” g
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Elder Orphans ‘Solo Seniors’ Seek Social Contact Through Group At Senior Center By Katie Saltz
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ging adults know they need to nurture their physical and mental health, but what about their social lives? Social isolation can be as detrimental to a person’s health as illness. One particular group in the aging community is at particular risk of social isolation – “elder orphans.” Elder orphans are those who are aging alone without family available to address their caretaking needs. An estimated 25% of Baby Boomers will be elder orphans. This includes widows, widowers, childless adults and those with children who are unable to assist them due to distance, estrangement or other issues. In 2014, a Lexington Senior Center member who identified as an elder orphan suggested starting a group to connect the elder orphan community. A weekly group called “Solo Seniors” was born. The group originally catered to members who fit the criteria of an elder orphan. In 2016 it became more inclusive and was renamed “Friday Friends.” Barbara Albright, 81, was an early member of Solo Seniors. Her husband passed away in 2010 and her daughters live out of state. Her son lives in Nicholasville but busy schedules keep them from seeing each other often. The Solos group connected her with new friends who shared a common experience. “When it first started it was fantastic,” Albright said. “I met people I never would have met otherwise. It’s been a
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Barbara Albright of Lexington beautiful addition to my life. “It gave me people I could talk to, chat on the phone with or get coffee with.” Kristy Stambaugh, Director of Aging and Disability Services for Lexington, said the senior center sees an average attendance of 330 people daily. The Friday Friends group has had about 74 unique attendees since January 2017. Stambaugh has seen Senior Center
members use social media to stay connected with friends and distant family, but the in-person approach of Friday Friends has greatly helped the community. Especially since the demographic of elder orphans is expected to increase. “We are going to see a lot more elder orphans as Baby Boomers who chose to be childless age,” Stambaugh said. “The in-home agencies are already seeing a boost of this. When there isn’t a large family to help, a lot of people are left vulnerable.” Aging without family nearby can be painfully isolating, Albright said. She knows that a vibrant social life is important to overall health, especially for elder orphans. “It’s a large population that needs to be served,” she said. “Getting older, you need to maintain that societal contact. “If you’re sitting at home isolated, that just moves up your expiration date.” Friday Friends meets at 2:30 p.m. on most Fridays at the Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Lane. Info: 278-6072. g
Technology Use Connects Older Adults and Eases Isolation
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solation among the elderly can be combated on several fronts, including with technology. The University of Kentucky is funding a study to explore why Kentucky has one of the lowest rates of computer and high-speed Internet use among older adults in the United States. Jarod T. Giger, an assistant professor at UK and leader of the “NetGain” study, was inspired by a previous project that determined how iPads help decrease loneliness in older adults. One subject from the iPad study noted to Giger that her son, who lived in another state, passed away during the course of the study. Successful Aging RESOURCE GUIDE 2018
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ing the learning curve. “Is it a design issue, is it an instructional document issue or is it something we’re not even aware of?” Giger said. Once final approval is obtained, the study should begin by December 2017. It will run for about two months after which the data will be analyzed and turned into something actionable. Identifying what keeps seniors from using technology will allow researchers to address problems so more seniors can benefit from the social connections technology offers. “This could have a big impact on programming for senior centers,” Giger said. “We can create champions for technology, and have older adults who can then train and help other older adults learn to use technology.” g
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Not Enough Sleep: An Age-Old Problem Older Adults Need Just as Much Sleep AS EVER: Here’s How to Get It Older adults need the same amount of sleep as all adults but often don’t get it. That 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep can be hard to obtain when aches and pains, medication side effects or frequent bathroom trips combine to sabotage sleep. The deepest stage of sleep is eroded by the aging process, according to Matthew Walker, a sleep expert at the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Walker reports that by the time people reach their 50s, they have lost almost 40-50% of the deepest stages of non-REM sleep. By age 70, almost 90% of that deep sleep may be lost. In deep sleep, our heartbeat and breathing slow to their lowest levels during sleep. Muscles are relaxed and brain waves become even slower. During this stage of sleep, the body repairs and regrows tissues, builds bone and muscle, and strengthens the immune system. Without enough of this sleep, we can become more susceptible to disease and chronic health issues. 8
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO GET BETTER SLEEP? t Follow a regular schedule. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends.
t Avoid late afternoon naps. This can make it harder to fall asleep for the night.
t Develop a bedtime routine.
t Don’t look at electronics before bedtime. Don’t use a TV, computer, cell phone or tablet in the bedroom as the light from these devices makes it harder to fall asleep.
Read a book or listen to calming music to signal to the body it’s time to rest.
t Avoid large meals and caffeine close to bedtime.
t Exercise regularly.
Both have a tendency to keep a person awake.
Plan to exercise during every day but not within three hours of bedtime.
There may be underlying medical reasons for poor sleep. Insomnia. Insomnia is common in adults age 60 and over. People with insomnia may have trouble falling asleep, wake up many times in the night, wake up early and are unable to get back to sleep, or wake up still feeling tired.
Sleep apnea. People with sleep apnea have short pauses in breathing while they sleep. Learning to sleep in certain positions to keep airways open can help, as can a CPAP device (continuous positive airway pressure.)
Movement disorders. These can include Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. The symptoms for movement disorders are often worse at night and can disrupt sleep.
Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s can rob the patient and caregivers of much-needed sleep. People with Alzheimer’s may talk or yell in their sleep, wander or wake up many times throughout the night. A caregiver can get peace of mind by making sure the floor is clear of any trip hazards or placing a gate across the stairs to avoid middle of the night falls. The need for sleep doesn’t diminish with age, although good sleep gets harder to come by. For more info on healthy sleep for seniors, visit the National Institute on Aging’s website at www.nia.nih.gov g Successful Aging RESOURCE GUIDE 2018
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early all of these issues can “private” pay such as insurance, savings affect families at some stage and retirement accounts, not Medicare in life. or Medicaid. Particularly damaging is the effect of This is where the proposed revocation paying for long-term care, both in nursof the MED will be most painful. ing and assisted living facilities and at Currently, a withdrawal of $5,000 from home. an IRA to pay for a month of memory While the aging population continues care would likely be deductible, effectiveto expand dramatically, the employee ly using the government’s portion of the pool continues to shrink. distribution payable for deferred income tax to pay for care. Managers of retirement community facilities will likely share the difficulty of Without the MED, the monthly bill hiring qualified caregivers in the curwould be paid with after-tax dollars rent environment affected by drug and rather than pre-tax dollars. chemical dependence. Not only is the facility monthly bill With the shrinking government supincreasing, but the payment of the bill port from Medicaid and the Affordable will be taxed. Care Act insurance companies, faciliPlanning for long-term care has never ties are challenged to provide services been more important – or complicated. that we all will expect to be loving at a Having the assistance of a trusted, personal level. experienced expert – such as a Certified After all, we all know it takes a special Elder Law Attorney – to help navigate person to be a caregiver. these difficult waters is an imperative. As a result, the costs of care continue For expert advice, consider calling our to rise. offices. New models for care, including ElderlawLexington new “personal McClelland & Associates, PLLC care” facilities are 1795 Alysheba Way, Unit 2102, Lexington (859) 543-0061 replacing the tra(800) 773-4040 ditional nursing www.LexingtonElderLaw.com home care, espeRobert McClelland is the original chairman of the Ky. Bar Association’s Elder Law Section. He holds a post-doctoral cially in “memory master’s degree in Elder Law (LLM), is a member of the care.” National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is one of two But the cost of attorneys in Kentucky certified in elder law by the National these facilities is Elder Law Foundation. only covered from Successful Aging RESOURCE GUIDE 2018 g
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Expect More From Your Money
Our World Has Changed – So Should Your Investing Strategy By Jason Veinot
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had one of those moments recently – the kind when an overwhelming flash of reality suddenly smacks you in the face. We were on a family vacation recently, and our daughter provided a FaceTime tour of our hotel to friends back home, while our 4-year-old son sat on the bed with my wife’s iPhone in hand. A few seconds later, he looked up and asked, “Dad, do you know the WiFi passcode?” How much has the world changed since I was my son’s age? When I was 4, I was playing with matchbox cars or a GI Joe. The Internet didn’t exist. There was no email, computers or cell phones. “Text” meant wording in a book, and “Amazon” referred to a rain forest. The digital age has impacted almost every aspect of our daily lives, including the stock market. Computers, online trading, 401ks and terrorism are just a few of the market factors that didn’t exist when traditional investing methods were first introduced. The products, strategies and companies in the financial industry have undergone major changes over the past 30 years. Yet most investors are unaware of these advancements or how to apply them. The following is Investment Strategy 2.0.
not what it used to be – they have little room for further growth and carry an increased chance of loss. I believe the traditional strategy of holding bonds for the long term is now flawed because holding them in a portfolio may hinder growth potential and increase risk. These instruments are now being used as a hedge during short- to mid-term cycles only.
Bonds Investors have been taught for years to
traditionally been the same – to pay out a lump sum of money to loved ones upon death. With people living longer, the chance of an early death has decreased while
increase their exposure to bonds during the second half of life to reduce risk of one’s portfolio. Interest rates and bond prices have an inverse relationship, like a see-saw. As interest rates go down, bond prices move up and vice versa. Interest rates have steadily declined since their peak in 1981, which has pushed bond prices up over this same time period. Interest rates are now sitting at alltime lows and have nowhere to go but up. This means the future of bonds is
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Life Insurance The purpose of life insurance has
the need for long-term medical care has increased. With longer life expectancies, insurance rates have decreased. New policies allow access to the death benefit while the policyholder is alive and may need to pay for assisted living, nursing home or critical illness care. Individuals who have owned an insurance policy for more than three years may have options to lower current costs or add benefits to offset health care costs while living.
Income Planning
The “4% Rule” originated in the early 1990s and held that retirees could safely withdraw 4% of their portfolio over a 30year period without running out of money. Some traditional firms continue to use this rule even as changes in our world have increased the risk of this approach. Taking income from a portfolio works well when markets are moving up. However, when markets are in decline, taking forced withdrawals can instill major damage to your future income potential. People are living longer, interest rates are near zero, market factors have changed, and rising healthcare costs have multiplied the need for additional income during retirement. Many professional planners consider the “4% Rule” obsolete based on these factors and opt for more predictable approaches such as guaranteed income from annuities to protect future needs.
Jason Veinot is a financial author, former radio show host and portfolio manager with Enhance Wealth, a Member of Advisory Services Network, LLC which offers financial services to individuals and businesses throughout Kentucky. Jason is also a licensed insurance agent offering insurance products and services through Enhanced Capital, LLC. Advisory Services Network, LLC and Enhanced Capital, LLC are not affiliated. Should you have any questions or desire a review of your situation, please contact Jason directly at 231.6622 or info@enhancewealth.com. Successful Aging RESOURCE GUIDE 2018
Annuities
Over the past 20 years, no other investment vehicle has changed as drastically as annuities. These accounts gained popularity in the early 2000s when variable annuities offered pension-like income guarantees while investing one’s lump sum. This income guarantee feature became important when many holders of these accounts saw their account value cut in half during the financial crisis of 2008. Since then, annuities have evolved to offer principal protection along with reduced expenses, increased guaranteed* income, healthcare benefits, and the ability to lock in gains periodically. The trade-off for these benefits with annuities is a lack of liquidity and potential surrender charges. As always, it is important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of any investment based on your needs to determine if it is a good fit for your situation. With the markets at all-time highs, some owners of variable annuities are taking advantage and moving these over to updated accounts to receive new benefits and lock in gains before the next correction.
Investment Planning
Popular investing methods like Asset Allocation, Diversification and Buy-and-Hold originated more than 50 years ago. As we have shown, markets work much differently now, featuring increased volatility potential and quicker price moves, forcing investors to focus on short- to mid-term trends. After helping hundreds of families over the past 18 years in this business, I have noticed the fear these investors carry about the next market crash because their portfolios are not designed to adapt as markets change. Updated strategies built for the New Economy like Adaptive Allocation are designed to continually align your portfolio to the current market environment and adapt as trends change. They can be defensive in times of decline, growth oriented during up trends, and moderate during sideways moves. Just as people remodel an old home it is important to consider updating your investment plan periodically. Advancements in the financial industry and changing market factors have led many advisors to recommend the use of newer strategies in place of traditional methods including: Adaptive Allocation over Asset Allocation, Momentum Investing instead of Diversification, and ongoing Rotation (of different holdings) replacing Buy-and-Hold. If you don’t know about these investment strategies, find an investment adviser who does. It’s time you raised your standards and expected more from your money. If you would like to learn more about this updated investing approach, please visit www.stoptheinsanity.com. g *Guarantees based on the claims paying ability of the issuer and are not guaranteed by any bank or the FDIC. Disclaimer: This article is provided for the education of individual investors for informational service only. The information provided herein is not to be construed as an offer to buy, sell or hold any investment of any kind. All economic and performance data is historical and not indicative of future results. There are many factors that affect investment performance including, but not limited to, general
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economic and market conditions including market volatility. There can be no assurance that these factors will affect future investment performance in the same manner as historical performance. All investments involve risk of loss. There can be no assurance that a portfolio will achieve its investment objective. Annuities are not appropriate for everyone. Variable annuities, indexed annuities and some fixed annuities are generally considered long term investments. They are intended for a person who has sufficient cash or other liquid assets for living expenses and other unexpected emergencies such as medical expenses. A fixed annuity is not a registered security or stock market investment and does not participate directly in any stock or equity investment index. Annuities do not provide any additional tax advantage when used to fund a qualified plan. Before purchasing, investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the annuity and its underlying investment choices.
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Living Large Dorothy Large, 93, Served Lexington for 50 Years While Juggling Radio & TV Work By John Lynch
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fter Jack Pattie of Lexington recounted the accomplishments of his 93-year-old mother, even the veteran radio personality seemed breathless. “When you start listing all the things that Mom did, it will blow your mind,” he said. And so it goes with Dorothy Large, a fixture with the local parks and recreation department for more than 50 years until her retirement – at the tender age of 83. “In her day, she was incredibly energetic,” Pattie said about his mother who now resides at Sayre Christian Village. “She never stopped. She loved people and loved working with people.” A native Lexingtonian, Dorothy was born in 1924 into a family with a flair for the dramatic. Her parents, Russell and Helen Woodward, owned a jewelry store in Lexington and were also key members of the Lexington Little Theatre. LLT produced and staged dramas for radio. Helen wrote the stories while Russell performed in the shows. Their daughter, Dorothy, grew up in the business, and worked sound effects at an early age. A graduate of Lafayette High, Dorothy went to work for the parks department. In 1981, when Lexington became the first city in Kentucky to offer senior programs, Dorothy was a natural choice as the first director of programs at the Bell House. She was a whirlwind of activity and innovation. She founded the popular Monday Club, a social group that still meets at the Bell House. Dorothy also launched the famous Kitchen Band where members played washboards, kazoos, spoons and other
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“instruments.” She also developed programming that featured classes in writing, music, theater, fitness and wellness. In addition to her work with the city, Dorothy also stayed in show business. In 1980 when the newly formed Donovan Scholars program sought to start a drama program for radio, Jack Pattie was asked to produce. He agreed and made a key hire as director – his mother. The two worked together for 18 years, recording the shows at WVLK. The Donovan Little Theatre aired on WUKY on Saturday night at 10 p.m. Dorothy’s talents were not limited to radio. For 25 years, she hosted a public affairs television program on WLEX Channel 18 called “Leisure” where she interviewed local guests and promoted community events. When the show was canceled in the 1980s, she and fellow Channel 18 host Marilyn Moosnick were feted at a gala dinner hosted by Channel 18. Sports broadcaster Tom Hammond said at the time that he learned much about interviewing guests from Dorothy. “It was a really big deal,” Jack said. “Mom was even picked up in a limousine.” Even her marriage to her second husband, Reynolds Large, touched the radio
Mayor Jim Gray, above, honored Dorothy Large in June for her 50 years of service with the city’s parks and recreation programs. Left, Dorothy and her son, Jack Pattie, on a trip to Hawaii five years ago. world. Reynolds was a jazz enthusiast and for years hosted a morning show on WUKY. In fact, Pattie and his step-father were on the air at the same time. “I actually knew him before my mother did, but I wasn’t the one who introduced them,” Jack said. “Somebody else fixed them up.” It was a good pairing. They were married 25 years and traveled the globe together until Reynolds passed away 20 years ago. “Mom was always leading senior travel groups all over the world and Reynolds traveled with her,” Jack said. Dorothy also was an organist and choir leader at church and played piano at Saturday morning parks and recreation dance classes. Failing health has slowed her in recent years. She has been diagnosed with AlSuccessful Aging RESOURCE GUIDE 2018
zheimer’s disease and has macular degeneration. She moved into Sayre Christian Village more than a year ago and has settled nicely there. Jack and his brother Russell alternate visiting days so at least one brother sees Dorothy every day. “She is in a private room and very happy,” Jack said. “The service and people are really good. “Recently my wife and I took mother out to dinner and when we returned to Sayre Christian Village, Mom said, ‘This is home.’” As they say, there’s no place like it. g
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Independent Living Independent Living communities are for older adults who are able to function without supervision or personal assistance. Many communities offer services such as meals, transportation, social and recreational activities and housekeeping. Residents are usually required to sign a one-year lease. Factors to consider include terms of the lease agreement, costs for extra services, services offered on site (exercise room, library, etc.), transportation, housekeeping and social activities.
Assisted Living Assisted Living is similar to Independent Living communities but with additional services, including assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, personal care and medication reminders). Some longterm care insurance policies cover the cost of Assisted Living. Factors to consider include certification, staff-resident ratio, housekeeping, transportation, shopping and laundry services.
Personal Care Generally smaller than Assisted Living communities, Personal Care facilities are licensed by the state, provide 24-hour supervision under nurse monitoring, meals, assistance with daily activities of living and medication management. Factors to consider are similar to Assisted Living.
Skilled Nursing Care This level of care, which is licensed by the state, is most appropriate for individuals needing 24-hour supervision and health care. Individuals who are in need of rehabilitation after a hospital stay may be discharged to a nursing home for temporary care. Skilled Care may be covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Questions: Are the residents well groomed? How many beds are certified for Medicare? For Medicaid? What are the results of annual state inspections (or surveys)? Are residents encouraged to exercise their rights as outlined by the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law?
In-Home Services People staying at home as long as possible may need assistance with activities of daily living such as housekeeping, laundry, shopping and even companionship. Many local businesses provide in-home services such as skilled nursing, help with medications and more.
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KentuckyOne Health Class at Beaumont YMCA Helps Older Adults Avoid Falls
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or older adults, avoiding falls and knowing how to fall can protect them from a life-threatening injury. Falling is the leading cause of death, injury and hospital admissions for elderly people, with more than 1.6 million seniors going to emergency rooms for falls annually. A program at KentuckyOne Health aims to give people at risk of falls the knowledge they need to stay on their feet. Anyone at risk of falling is welcome to join, including people with Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s. The Six-Step Balance System at the Beaumont YMCA is broken into six, one-hour classes. The first teaches people how to stretch in bed – it is important to loosen muscles in the morning. In the second week, participants learn balance through a series of stretches and poses such as the Flamingo. The third week continues balance and coordination training through ball-handling exercises. In the fourth week, participants learn to walk while talking on the phone, all while avoiding falls. By the fifth week, students are ready to take their first controlled falls. Playfully called the “10 Martini Slump” section,
participants act as if they have had a few too many cocktails, loosen up, and practice collapsing into fluffy couches or chairs. This builds confidence and provides possibly life-saving knowledge if they were to fall in their own homes. In the last class, students continue to refine their balance in a more joyous exercise – dancing with pillows to swing music. The twists and twirls of swing dancing give older adults the final boost of confidence they need to graduate from the program. Kerry Lucas, a physical therapist at KentuckyOne Health, said the program – which debuted in 2016 – inspired participants to go above and beyond the
requirements of the course. “They loved it,” Lucas said. “They feel more confident, and it encouraged them to do other exercise classes.” In fact, after the first program concluded, three women participants joined water exercise classes because they wanted to continue building up their balance and strength. The Six-Step Balance System class includes two books with registration and is open to anyone. For information about the class schedule, please call (859) 219-0530. g
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April April 7: I Know Expo: A Caregivers Conference with speakers and vendors. Helpful information as you or your loved ones’ needs change. “What you need to know to plan for the future.” Bluegrass Ballroom in the Lexington Center. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: iknowexpo.org or 227-9692.
Calendar Events February
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UK: Spring Donovan Forum Series begins. Forums are held every Thursday, Feb. 15-May 3 from 2-3 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center located at 195 Life Lane Info: 257-2656.
March
March 15: 15th Annual Bluegrass Regional Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GAP) Conference. Open to everyone, including grandparents, caregivers, relatives and professionals. Workshops, speakers, legal consultations, exhibits, resources and more. Registration required. Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike. Info: (859) 257-5582 or www.gapofky.org or
April 21: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Arts Concert and Art Exhibit. 3-5 p.m. Singletary Center for the Arts. Info: 257-2656.
May
p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center located at 195 Life Lane. Info: 257-2656. Sept. 14: The Next Best Years of Your Life: A one-day conference focusing on maximizing your senior years. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: 257-5582.
October
Open Enrollment: Seniors can sign up for Medicare and Medicare Part D (prescription) plans between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, 2018. DATE TBA: Eye Opening Symposium. Annual, one-day conference for people living with no vision and low vision, featuring information and resources plus doctors and other low-vision specialists. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: 257-5582.
November
May 18: Meeting the Challenges and Opportunities of Aging: Breakout sessions covering educational and recreational topics such as health, brain health and wealth. NorthEast Christian Church, 990 Star Shoot Parkway. Info: 257-5582.
Nov. 11: Annual Elder Care Tour. The 17th annual Tour is sponsored by Lexington Family Magazine. Area retirement communities will host free open houses so older adults, their adult children and other caregivers can educate themselves about housing options in a relaxed, unpressured atmosphere. 1:30-5 p.m. Info: 223-1765 or www.lexingtonfamily.com
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Ongoing Events Alzheimer’s Association: Education programs for families
and individuals facing Alzheimer’s or other dementia diseases, as well as those in the community who want to know more about warning signs and how they can help someone living with the disease. Info: (800) 272-3900. Bell House Senior Programs: Classes, activities, travel opportunities and other special events for seniors. 545 Sayre Ave. Info: 233-0986. Charles Young Senior Program: A satellite of the Lexington Senior Center offering creative, social and fitness classes. Open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free to Fayette County residents 60 years or older. 540 E. Third St. Info: 246-0281. Eldercrafters Program: A satellite of the Lexington Senior Center offering creative, social and fitness classes. Open MondayThursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free to Fayette County residents 60 years or older. 498 Georgetown St. Info: 252-1288. Free Memory Screenings: Offered by UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Free screenings for memory or thinking problems. Offered on the third Tuesday of every month. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 218-3869.
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Lexington Senior Center: Fitness classes, arts and crafts,
special events, dining, support groups, social activities and more are available at this 33,000 square-foot facility. Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free to Fayette County residents 60 years or older. 195 Life Lane. Info: 278-6072. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UK: Offering educational and enrichment courses, shared interest groups, community engagement, day trips and social events for adults ages 50 & up. Osher also hosts the Donovan Forum Lecture Series, which is open to the public and meets Thursdays 2-3 p.m. beginning in February 2018 at the Lexington Senior Citizen, 195 Life Lane. Info: 257-2656. UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging: Research, education and outreach, and clinical programs on healthy brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders. The Sanders-Brown Center cohosts the Memory Café with the Alzheimer’s Association. The Memory Café provides an informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones with memory problems to socialize and interact with other families and professionals, while sharing old and creating new experiences. Meets monthly, call for location. Info: 257-8971. Y
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Resource List 2018 General Information AARP Kentucky www.aarp.org/states/ky
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living 699 Perimeter Drive 269-8021 / www.bgaaail.org Information about aging service programs throughout the Bluegrass, including senior citizens centers, inhome care programs, adult day care programs, and the Family Caregiver Support Program. Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Medicaid services) 275 East Main St., 6W Frankfort / (502) 564-5560 www.chfs.ky.gov/dms/mws.htm Consists of various waiver and state programs that cover services for older individuals with developmental disabilities. Central Kentucky Radio Eye 1733 Russell Cave Road / 422-6390 www.radioeye.org
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Radio Eye provides free reading services and programming through SCA radio, cable TV, and Internet broadcasts.
Social Security Administration 2241 Buena Vista Road, Suite 110 (866) 530-7754 www.socialsecurity.gov
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.gov Federally funded support services locator. Dial this number for the names and phone numbers for services anywhere in the U.S.
UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging 800 S. Broadway, 101 Sanders-Brown Bldg. / 323-6040 www.mc.uky.edu/coa Provides research, education and service programs in aging with a strong focus on Alzheimer’s Disease research. Educational programs offered to professionals, students, older adults and their caregivers.
LFUCG Office of Aging Services 195 Life Lane / 278-6072 www.lexingtonky.gov/departments/ aging-services Information about existing programs and services for Fayette County seniors. Robert’s Health Foods 1020 Industry Road, Suite 10 253-0012 www.robertshealthfoods.com Supplies a full line of vitamins, minerals, herbs, homeopathic remedies, proteins, books, cosmetics as well as a variety of foods for healthy living.
Advocacy/Legal
Attorney Walter C. Cox Jr. 1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 3106 514-6033 www.waltercoxlaw.com Practice concentrates on estate planning in Kentucky using revocable living trusts as the foundation and cornerstone of the plan.
Attorney Karen L. Perch 2333 Alexandria Drive / 224-0513 www.perchlaw.com Aid clients with their legal matters regarding wills, living wills, powers of attorney, trusts, including special needs trusts, qualifying Income trusts (Miller Trusts), and Family Trusts and Estate Administration. Bluegrass ElderLaw, PLLC 120 N. Mill St., Suite 201 (859) 281-0048 www.bgelderlaw.com Providing personal legal advice for power of attorney, trusts, wills, estate settlement and pension planning. Kentucky Assisted Living Facilities Assn. 133 Evergreen Road, Suite 212 Louisville / (502) 938-5102 www.kentuckyassistedliving.org Information and listings of certified assisted living facilities throughout Kentucky. ElderlawLexington McClelland & Associates, PLLC
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Resource List 2018 1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 2102 543-0061 www.elderlawlexington.com/index.php The firm provides Elder Care Planning, Medicaid Planning, Guardianship services, Special Needs Planning and Trustee Services. Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, Inc. 3138 Custer Drive, Suite 110 277-9215 / www.ombuddy.org Nonprofit advocacy group for residents in long-term care facilities. Provides free information about all levels of long-term care. UK College of Law Legal Clinic 630 Maxwelton Court / 257-4692 www.law.uky.edu/academics/legalclinic Free legal services include estate planning, guardianship, domestic abuse and financial exploitation.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Ky. & So. Indiana Chapter Lexington Regional Office 2808 Palumbo Drive, Suite 205 266-5283 or (800) 272-3900 www.alz.org/kyin Education, support groups, Safe Return program, respite and other services for individuals and their caregivers across greater Kentucky and southern Indiana. Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center / UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging 800 S. Broadway St. / 323-6040 www.mc.uky.edu/coa/ Research opportunities, memory disorders clinic and education available to families, health-care providers and the community about Alzheimer’s disease.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Fayette County PVA 101 East Vine St., Suite 600 246-2722 / www.FayettePVA.com Information about the homestead exemption for seniors.
ElderlawLexington McClelland & Associates, PLLC 1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 2102 www.lexingtonfamily.com
543-0061 www.elderlawlexington.com/index.php The firm provides Elder Care Planning, Medicaid Planning, Guardianship services, Special Needs Planning and Trustee Services. Jason Veinot’s Enhance Wealth 2525 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 118 jason@enhancewealth.com 231-6622 http://enhancewealth.com Provides financial and retirement planning, long-term care insurance and other services. McIntosh-Ditto Wealth Advisory Group/Hilliard Lyons 300 W. Vine St., Suite 1100 514-6441 / (800) 944-2663 www.mcintoshditto.com/ Social Security Administration 2241 Buena Vista Rd., Suite 110 (866) 530-7754 / www.ssa.gov Information about retirement benefits and Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.)
Medical
Bluegrass Audiology and Hearing Aids 100 John Sutherland Drive Nicholasville / (859) 885-0150 www.bluegrassaudiology.com Provides comprehensive hearing care and amplification services to the Nicholasville, Central Kentucky area. Bluegrass.org 1351 Newtown Pike, Bldg. 1 253-1686 www.bluegrass.org Bluegrass.org has served the seventeen county Bluegrass Area for over 45 years, assisting individuals and families in the enhancement of their emotional, mental and physical wellbeing by providing behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and substance abuse services. Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital 2050 Versailles Road / 254-5701 http://cardinalhillhealthsouth.com Providing physical rehabilitation services to people of all ages. Cardinal Hill offers inpatient, outpatient and home care services.
Baptist Health 1740 Nicholasville Road 260-6100 baptisthealthlexington.com Corner Pharmacy 1701 Alexandria Drive / 309-1230 Family Eyecare Associates Dr. Rick Graebe 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles (859) 879-3665 www.myfamilyvision.com Family Practice Associates 1775 Alysheba Way, Suite 201 278-5007 www.fpalex.com Offers patient-centered medical care that emphasizes coordination and communication. Its goals are to improve quality, enhance preventive services and to provide comprehensive chronic disease management. Bluegrass Care Navigators (Formerly Hospice of the Bluegrass) 2312 Alexandria Drive 276-5344 / (800) 876-6005 www.bgcarenav.org/ Provides quality end-of-life care and support for terminally ill adults and children at home, in nursing facilities and at the Hospice Care Centers in Lexington. Drs. Ditto and Musick Eye Care Center 104 Fairfield Drive / Nicholasville (859) 887-2441 www.dittoandmusick.com Kentucky Audiology & Tinnitus Services 1517 Nicholasville Road, Suite 202 554-5384 www.kytinnitustreatment.com Provides a full range of services to meet the needs of people who experience hearing loss, tinnitus or hyperacusis. Lexington Clinic 1221 South Broadway / 258-4000 www.LexingtonClinic.com Medtronic (800) 633-8766 www.medtronic.com By working closely with physicians around the world, Medtronic creates
therapies to help patients do things they never thought possible. KentuckyOne Health St. Joseph Hospital 1 Saint Joseph Drive (859) 313-1000 www.kentuckyonehealth.org The Ridge 3050 Rio Dosa Drive 269-2325 or (800) 753-4673 www.ridgebhs.com Offers in-patient and out-patient services to assist the older adult in times of psychiatric distress. UK HealthCare 1000 S. Limestone 257-1000 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu Offers a vast range of health-care services at UK Hospital, the Markey Cancer Center, Gill Heart Institute, Kentucky Neuroscience & Orthopaedics Institute and three Kentucky Clinic locations.
Geriatricians
James R. McCormick Jr., MD UK Clinic / 740 South Limestone 323-9555 Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Pulmonology Archana Mahesh Kudrimoti, MD UK Clinic / 2195 Harrodsburg Road 323-6371 Geriatric Medicine, Family Practice Vinay Maudar, MD 1221 South Broadway / 258-4401 Metabolism & Endocrinology Diabetes, Geriatric Medicine Reem Kasim Falluji, MD 1101 Veterans Drive / 233-4511 Geriatric Medicine Nancy Stiles, MD Cardinal Hill Outpatient Clinic 2050 Versailles Road / 254-5701 Geriatric Medicine
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Medicaid/Medicare
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (877) 293-7447 www.chfs.ky.gov/dail/ship.htm Assistance with questions regarding Medicaid and Medicare benefits, including Medicare Prescription Drug Program Part D. Kentucky Health Solutions 2333 Alexandria Drive / 312-9646 KentuckyHealthSolutions.com Insurance agency specializing in Medicare and individual health plans.
In-Home Services
Accessible Home Care of the Bluegrass 3150 Custer Drive, Suite 303 313-5167 www.accessiblebluegrass.com Providing home health aides for personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care and more.
Alliance Medical & Home Care 3716 Willow Ridge Road / 296-9525 www.alliancelexington.com Provides non-medical in-home care for seniors and Alzheimer’s patients. Amedisys Home Health 2480 Fortune Drive, Suite 120 271-0611 www.amedisys.com BioScrip Infusion Partners 2380 Fortune Drive, Suite 130 277-2013 / (800) 356-9259 www.bioscrip.com/family-of-bioscripcompanies Provides home infusion pharmacy services. Cardinal Hill Home Care Services 2050 Versailles Road / 254-5701 www.cardinalhillhealthsouth.com Comfort Keepers 2350 Regency Road, Suite A 224-1124 www.comfortkeepers.com Provides non-medical in-home care for seniors, new moms, plus emer-
gencmonitoring systems. Family Choice Home Care 2150 Lexington Road, Suite G Richmond / (859) 333-8147 www.familychoicecare.com Kindred at Home 2020 Liberty Road, Suite 115 252-4206 www.kindredhealthcare.com/ourservices/home-care/about/affiliates/ gentiva Home Instead Senior Care 207 E. Reynolds Road, Suite 150 273-0085 www.homeinstead.com Provides affordable non-medical companions and home care. Senior Helpers 3070 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 240 296-2525 www.seniorhelpers.com Provides clients with everything from companionship to bathing to Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Support Services
Caring Transitions 1411 Delaware Ave. / 543-9848 www.caringtransitionslex.com Specializing in senior moving, downsizing and estate sales. Extreme Mobility, Inc. 2551 Regency Road, Suite 105 277-0105 www.extrememobilityinc.com Kentucky Home Care Assn. 2331 Fortune Drive, Suite 280 268-2574 www.khha.org Information about home care programs throughout the state. Meals on Wheels 460 East Main St. / 276-5391 www.mowaa.org Home-delivered hot noon meal plus breakfast and supper snack provided Monday-Friday. Cost is based on a sliding scale. New Moon Medical 1210 West Lexington Ave., Winchester (859) 737-5154 www.newmoonmed.com ParentCare PO Box 647, Lexington 967-3551 www.parentcareky.com Provides consultation and referrals on all issues of aging. Superior Van and Mobility 1180 East New Circle Road (888) 742-8267 www.superiorvan.com Offering sales, service and rental of lowered floor vans, wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts, and vehicle modification. Transition Mobility & Elevator 721 National Ave. / 2990068 www.transitionsmobility. com Providing lifts, home elevators, tub cut-outs and
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Older Adult Housing
Arcadian Cove 532 Cady Drive, Richmond (859) 559-4047 www.meridiansenior.com/community/ arcadian-cove Ashland Terrace 475 S. Ashland Ave. / 266-2581 www.ashlandterrace.org Ashwood Place Senior Living 102 Leonardwood Drive, Frankfort (502) 223-5551 ashwoodplace.com Bluegrass Care and Rehab 3576 Pimlico Parkway / 272-0608 www.bluegrasscareandrehab.com Bradford Square (Genesis HealthCare) 1040 U.S. Highway 127 South Frankfort / (502) 875-5600 www.genesishcc.com The Breckinridge (Alzheimer’s Residence) 2109 Cornerstone Drive / 543-0824 www.thebreckinridge.com Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods 5220 Grey Oak Lane, Nicholasville (859) 885-3000 www.bridgepointeassistedcare.com Bourbon Heights, Inc. 2000 South Main St., Paris (859) 987-5750 www.bourbonheights.webs.com Cambridge Place 2020 Cambridge Drive / 252-6747 www.cambridgepl.com Central Ky Recovery Center, Unit 2 1366 Bull Lea Road / 246-8600 www.communityresourcefinder.org/Default.aspx?TabId=1512&fid=454407 Christian Towers 1511 Versailles Road / 253-3625 Daisy Hill Senior Living Community www.lexingtonfamily.com
1001 Crossfield Drive, Versailles (859) 753-2000 www.goodworksunlimited.com/locations/daisy-hill/ Dover Manor Nursing Home 112 Dover Drive, Georgetown (502) 863-9529 www.dovermanor.com Exceptional Living Centers 1050 Chinoe Road, Suite 350 255-0075 www.exceptionallivingcenters.com/ Fountain Circle Health & Rehabilitation 200 Glenway Road, Winchester (859) 744-1800 http://fountaincirclecare.com Hartland Hills 1005 Tanbark Road / 273-1212 www.holidaytouch.com Hamburg Senior Residence 1601 Villa Medici Pass 368-7640 https://yournextplacetolive.com/seniorliving/hamburg-senior-residence/
P.O. Box 674 / 967-3551 www.legacyhomeministry.org Legacy Reserve at Ritz Farm 2700 Man O’ War Blvd. 286-5111 www.legacyreserveky.com
Richmond Place 3051 Rio Dosa Drive / 269-6308 www.brookedale.com
Lexington Country Place 700 Mason Headley Road 259-3486 www.lexingtoncountryplace.com
Richmond Place Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 2770 Palumbo Drive / 263-2410 www.brookedale.com
Liberty Ridge 701 Liberty Ridge Lane / 543-9449 www.libertyridge.com
Rose Manor Nursing Home 3057 North Cleveland Road 299-4117
Magnolia Springs Lexington 2701 Magnolia Springs Drive 410-6575 http://lexington.magnolia-springs.net/
Rose Mary C. Brooks Place 200 Rosemary Drive, Winchester (859) 745-4904 www.brooksplace.org
Mayfair Village Retirement Community 3310 Tates Creek Road / 266-2129 www.mayfairseniors.com
Sayre Christian Village 3775 Belleau Wood Drive 271-9000 www.sayrechristianvillage.org
Mayfair Manor 3300 Tates Creek Road / 266-2126 www.mayfairmanorcares.com
Signature Healthcare of Georgetown 102 Pocahontas Trail, Georgetown (502) 863-3696 www.shcofgeorgetown.com
Highgrove at Tates Creek 4251 Saron Drive / 245-0100 www.highgroveattatescreek.com
Meadowthorpe Assisted Living 191 Leestown Center Way 878-1300 / www.meadowthorpe.com
The Homeplace at Midway 101 Sexton Way, Midway (859) 846-4663 www.homeplaceatmidway.com
Morning Pointe 233 Ruccio Way, 554-0060 150 Shoreside Drive, 721-0350 1400 Gibson Bay Drive, Richmond (859) 626-5000 68 C. Michael Davenport Blvd. Frankfort / (502) 226-5888 www.morningpointe.com
Homestead Post Acute 1608 Versailles Road / 252-0871 http://homesteadlexhc.com Hometown Manor 2141 Executive Drive / 317-8439 523 East Washington St., Georgetown (502) 570-9700 www.hometownmanor.com Hometown Manor of Frankfort 201 Democrat Drive, Frankfort (502) 352-2330 www.hometownmanor.com The Lafayette 690 Mason Headley Road 278-9080 www.lafayettelexington.com The Legacy Home
Pine Meadows Post Acute 1608 Hill Rise Drive / 254-2402 http://pinemeadowshcc.com
The Lantern at Morning Pointe 225 Ruccio Way, 354-4998 66 C. Michael Davenport Blvd. Frankfort / (502) 892-0315 www.morningpointe.com/locations/thelantern-at-lexington-memory-care/ Northpoint Lexington Healthcare Center 1500 Trent Blvd. / 272-2273 www.northpointlexington.com Provision Living at Beaumont Centre 1165 Monarch St. / 823-5055 www.provisionliving.com/locations/ beaumont/
St. Andrews Place & McCready Manor 300 Stocker Drive, Richmond (859) 625-1400 www.standrewsplace.org Signature Healthcare at Tanbark 1121 Tanbark Road / 273-7377 http://shcattanbark.com Taylor Manor 300 Berry Ave., Versailles (859) 873-4201 www.taylormanor.org Telford Terrace 1025 Robert L. Telford Drive Richmond (859) 626-5200 www.standrewsplace.org/index_tel.php Thomson-Hood Veterans Center 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore (859) 858-2814 www.thvc.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
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Resource List 2018 Wesley Village 1125 Lexington Road, Wilmore (859) 858-3865 www.wvillage.org Windsor Gardens 100 Windsor Path, Georgetown (502) 570-0540 http://windsorgardenssrliving.com/ home/ The Willows at Citation 1376 Silver Springs Drive / 2770320 www.trilogyhs.com The Willows at Hamburg 2531 Old Rosebud Road / 543-0337 www.trilogyhs.com The Willows at Fritz Farm 2710 Man O’ War Blvd. / 273-0088 www.trilogyhs.com
affordable
apartment living
Central Christian Church Apartments 249 E. Short St. / 252-3671 www.centralchurchapartments.com Christ Church Apartments 137 Rose St. / 254-7762 www.apartments.com/christ-churchapartments-lexington-ky/ykfhent/
Briarwood Apartments 1349 Center Parkway / 272-3421 www.briarwoodlexington.com
Christian Care Community’s Best Friends Adult Day Center (Bridgepoint at Ashgrove Woods) Christian Towers Apartments 5220 Grey Oak Lane, Nicholasville 1511 Versailles Road / 253-3625 (859) 258-2226 www.apartments.com/christian-towers- www.facebook.com/BestFriendsAdultlexington-ky/s1qrdm5/ DayCenter/ Provides people with memory loss Ferrill Square Apartments with a safe, creative environment, rich 471 Price Road / 389-9784 with therapeutic activities. www.apartments.com/ferrill-squareapartments-lexington-ky/3sq6wre/ National Family Caregiver Program Hamburg Senior Residence Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & 1601 Villa Medici Pass Independent Living 368-7640 699 Perimeter Drive / 269-8021 www.lexha.org/public-housing www.bgaaail.org Liberty Commons 2101 Cornerstone Drive / 264-8055 www.apartments.com/liberty-commons-lexington-ky/xrp31jm/ Malabu Manor Apartments 137 Malabu Drive / 278-5111 www.apartments.com/malabu-manorlexington-ky/7fy903w/ Russell School Apartments 211 West Fifth Street / 368-0481 www.apartments.com/russell-schoolapartments-lexington-ky/3bg6khe/
Adult Day SErvices
Emerson Center 2050 Garden Springs Drive 278-0526 www.apartments.com/emerson-centerlexington-ky/jv62dz7/
Active Day Adult Day Care 191 West Lowry Lane / 278-2053 Active Day serves individuals 18 years or older with physical and/or cognitive impairments. www.seniorcarectrs.com/active-dayof-lexington/
Main Street Baptist Church Manor 428 Darby Creek Road / 263-5153 http://mainstreetbaptistmanor.homestead.com/
Aging with Grace 3100 Old Todds Road #170 539-2147 Administrator@agingwithgraceinfo.org www.agingwithgraceinfo.org
The King’s Daughters Apartments 220 Hanna Place, Frankfort (502) 223-2141
Bell House Senior Citizens Center 545 Sayre Ave. / 233-0986 www.lexingtonky.gov/bellhouse
Ballard and Connie Griffith Towers 650 Tower Plaza 281-5032 www.lexha.org/public-housing
Bluegrass Community Action 111 Professional Court, Frankfort (800) 456-6571 or (502) 695-4290 www.bluegrasscommunityaction.org
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keeping active
Central Baptist HealthwoRx 161 Lexington Green Circle, Suite B2 260-4354 www.baptisthealthkentucky.com/lexington/services/healthworx/ Group fitness and SilverSneakers classes, plus personal training and massage therapy. Bluegrass Help at Home Registry www.bluegrasshelpathome.org List of potential workers to help others in their homes with a variety of tasks. Service Core of Retired Executives 389 Waller Ave., Suite 130 231-9902 www.lexington.score.org Volunteer business executives and professionals provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with free counsel, advice and education. UK Donovan Scholars Program Ligon House, 658 S. Limestone St. 257-2657 www.uky.edu/publichealth/academics/ lifelong-learning/donovan-fellows Donovan Fellowship for Academic Scholars Tuition Waiver: Tuition waiver for academic courses at the University of Kentucky for persons age 65+. Donovan Fellows may take individual courses for credit, work toward an undergraduate or graduate degree or audit classes for the joy of learning.
UK Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Ligon House, 658 South Limestone St. / 257-2657 www.uky.edu/publichealth/academics/ lifelong-learning Programs in Lexington, Morehead and Somerset. OLLI at UK offers courses, events, shared interest groups, workshops and day trips for adults 50+. The Donovan Forum Lecture and Entertainment Series, held Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., at the Lexington Senior Center, are free and open to the public. YMCA Silver Sneakers Program High Street, Beaumont and North YMCA locations 254-YMCA (9622), 219-YMCA, 258-YMCA www.ymcaofcentralky.org/programs/ activeolder/ Swimming, yoga and exercise classes offered five days a week. The following centers offer a wide range of services and activities for persons 60 and older, including informational and referral, health, recreational and social services programs. Many programs are free.
Senior Centers
The following centers offer a wide range of services and activities for persons 60 and older, including informational and referral, health, recreational and social services programs. Many programs are free. Lexington Senior Center 195 Life Lane / 278-6072 Anderson Co. Sr. Center 160 Township Square, Lawrenceburg (502) 839-7520 Bourbon Co. Sr. Center Main & Bank Row, Paris (859) 987-7453 Boyle Co. Sr. Center 569 Jean Drive, Danville (859) 236-2070 Clark Co. Sr. Center 32 Meadow St., Winchester (859) 744-3235
Successful Aging RESOURCE GUIDE 2018
Resource List 2018 Estill Co. Sr. Center 100 Golden Court, Irvine (606) 723-4787 Franklin Co. Sr. Center 202 Medical Heights Drive, Frankfort (502) 223-5794 Garrard Co. Sr. Center 153 Farra Drive Lancaster (859) 792-3147 Harrison Co. Sr. Center 216 Old Lair Road Cynthiana (859) 234-5801 Jessamine Co. Sr. Center 111 Hoover Drive Nicholasville (859) 885-9102 Lincoln Co. Sr. Center 100 Senior Way Stanford (606) 365-9016 Madison/Berea Sr. Center 214 West Jefferson St. Berea (859) 986-8350 Madison/Richmond Sr. Center 1215 West Main St. Richmond (859) 623-0474 Mercer Co. Sr. Center 1475 Louisville Road, Harrodsburg (859) 734-5185 Nicholas Co. Sr. Center 2323 Concrete Road, Suite B, Carlisle (859) 289-3729 Powell Co. Sr. Center 551 South Main St., Stanton (606) 663-5981 Scott Co. Sr. Center 800 Cincinnati Road, Suite 10 Georgetown / (502) 863-4041 Woodford Co. Sr. Center 285 Beasley Road, Versailles (859) 873-7290 www.lexingtonfamily.com
Grandparents
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living 699 Perimeter Drive 266-1116 / www.bgaaail.org Information about financial assistance for grandparents assuming primary care of young children, including information about annual conferences and free Grandparent and Relative Resource Guide. Grandparents As Parents 257-5582 / www.gapofky.org Hosts an annual conference in March.
Transportation
Wheels: Bluegrass Chapter American Red Cross 233-3433 Wheelchair-lift equipped mini-buses for those with disabilities. Door-to-door service. Fare: $1.60 one-way. Hours
of service: 5:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday. Must be registered with office to ride. LexConnects www.lextran.com / 225-2669 Customized transportation for any social, non-medical group activity such as shopping, lunch and special events. Cost: 50 cents each way for riders 62 and older. Minimum of 10 riders. Reservations required. Independent Transportation Network of the Bluegrass 1206 N. Limestone / 252-8665 www.itnbluegrass.org Offers door-to-door transportation service 24/7 for individuals 60 years. Superior Van & Mobility 1180 East New Circle Road 253-1832 / www.superiorvan.com Yellow Cab 231-8294 www.yellowcablexington.com
Cabs are wheelchair accessible. Service to/from doctors office or medical center. Can deliver prescriptions and medical supplies to your home if needed.
Funeral Services
The Lexington Cemetery 833 West Main St. / 255-5522 www.lexcem.org Offering burial, mausoleum, cremation and memorialization options. Milward Funeral Directors 159 N. Broadway / 252-3411 391 Southland Drive / 276-1415 Celebration Center: 1509 Trent Blvd. / 272-3414 www.milwardfuneral.com Kerr Brothers Funeral Home 3421 Harrodsburg Road / 2233140 463 E. Main St. / 252-6767 www.kerrbrothersfuneralhome.com g
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