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Jean Jeffers
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Dear Friends, What will you check off your bucket list in 2018? A trip to an exotic locale? An adventure such as bungee jumping or skydiving? Perhaps you want to publish your memoirs or take a class in photography or learn how to paint. As we get older, we begin to realize time is running out and if there are things we want to do, we’d better do them now. Fortunately, more people are living more healthily and longer these days,
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to get published. And for all its fires and faults, I can’t imagine not living in California, for a while at least. The beauty of a bucket list is that you learn your dreams are limitless – and possible. I hope you find the courage (and in some cases the funds) to do some of the things on your bucket list this year. Let us know if you do!. Live life like you mean it!
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Advice for Your Bucket List MAKE IT IMPRACTICAL AND PERSONAL
by Martha Evans Sparks, Staff Writer
Do you know what a bucket list is? Most people think it is a list of things you want to do before you die. A typical guess is people want to visit a particular place before dying. Based on an unscientific poll about bucket lists, that is not a bad guess. Travel appears to be a frequent bucket list ambition. Anne is an American who is proud her ancestors lived for centuries on the group of small islands in the English Channel between the southern coast of England and mainland Europe. She would like to go there to find the church where her family records were kept. While she’s there, Anne wants to visit Iona Island, a tiny spot of earth off the west coast of Scotland. Why Iona? You’d have to ask Anne. That’s what bucket lists are for: to be illogical, impractical and personal. Gary has travel on his bucket
list, but he has given up on its contents: traveling to the mouth of the Amazon river or visiting Victoria Falls in Central Africa. “Everything on my bucket list has become too dangerous,” said Gary, a software architect. “The world is in such chaos, it is unsafe to travel.” And then there is Margaret. “I have no bucket list,” she said. “Every morning I pray, ‘Lord, lead me in Margaret Dargan what to do, where to go.’ And that is what I try to do to the best of my ability.” Now and then, someone like Betsy comes along. “I did not know a bucket list referred to anything optional,” Betsy Behm she said. “I make to-do lists all the time, repeating an item on the next day’s list if that thing did not get done yesterday. I don’t really think in terms of optional bucket lists.”
What advice can we draw from these confessions? Perhaps one conclusion is travel is a good ambition. It’s not bad to want to see the places where our ancestors lived. Nor is it wrong to admire the beauties and wonders of our little planet. Another assumption may be that Gary’s conclusion is correct. There are some things we would like to do that a prudent person will not undertake. Remember former President George H.W. Bush’s continuing desire to skydive even into old age? He fulfilled that wish, but did so only with the assistance of a competent professional. Where does that leave people like Margaret and Betsy? Margaret
is on a good track: Everyone’s first priority should be to do God’s will, even to the minute details of each day. Does that preclude making bucket lists? Is Betsy right when she asserts she does not make lists containing things she has little hope of doing? We can follow God’s leading to the best of our human ability, knowing there will be times when our ambition will exceed our achievement. Yet there is room in the world for those who see honest lists as including only what we have a realistic chance of accomplishing. So should you make a bucket list? Sure! Let the daydream be fun, and don’t feel guilty if you don’t accomplish everything on it.
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Welcome to 2018! The beginning of the year is a great time to plan for your future. If you have already done some estate planning, it is time to review your documents. Here are some tips: 1. Did you have any big changes last year?
Did you get married or divorced, have a kid, did your assets or income change, or was there a death in your family? Your documents need to reflect any of these changes. 2. Review your Powers-ofAttorney.
Are your POAs durable? Durable means that the document will still work even if you are disabled. This would likely be in all bold or capital letters near the end of your document. Does your health care or medical POA provide HIPAA releases? HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This law prevents doctors or other medical professionals from disclosing your health
care information without your permission. Does your legal/financial POA provide for unrestricted gifting power? Many powers-of-attorney will only allow for limited gifting powers. This is an unfortunate restraint if asset preservation planning needs to be done at some time in the future. If your document does not specifically mention gifting powers, your agent (also called the Attorney-in-Fact) does not have authority to make gifts of any kind. Are the persons you named as your agent or agents still the appropriate people to make decisions for you if you cannot? Are the people you appointed mentally competent, responsible, and reliable? 3. Review Your Will
Are your executors (also called personal representatives) still the appropriate people to serve? You should choose responsible individuals to be your executor. This person does not need to be one of your children or your heirs. If you do not trust the people receiving under your will to distribute the assets fairly, pick someone else.
What about guardians for your minor or disabled children? If you have children Do you have any specific gifts that need to be added? If you have specific items that you want to go to certain persons, this should be memorialized in your document. Post-it notes attached to personal items are not binding on the executor and could be moved.
documents, place bank account information and passwords in the folder for your loved ones to find easily if necessary. If you are putting your documents in a bank’s lock box, make sure your loved ones know that they are there. Make copies of all your documents or scan them into your computer for easy reference.
4. Review Beneficiary
Mary Ellis Patton has been with Bluegrass ElderLaw, PLLC since 2014 and Katie E. Finnell joined Bluegrass ElderLaw in 2017. They both focus their practices on assisting older persons in qualifying for Medicaid long term care and Estate Planning using Wills, Powers-Of-Attorney, Trusts, and other asset preservation tools. Mary received her J.D. Degree from the University of Dayton, has experience as a clerk for a Probate Judge and is the Chair-Elect of the Kentucky Bar Association Elder Law Section.
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Your retirement accounts, life insurance, and even some bank accounts may name a person to receive the assets upon your death. This person is your beneficiary. Ask your financial institution for the most current version of your beneficiary designation form. Make sure that what they have on record is still what you want. You may want to consider adding a per stipes designation, split the proceeds according to different percentage, or designate a trust. 5. Place all your important documents in a folder together and put them in a safe place.
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Reduce Stress, Increase Enjoyment for a Happy 2018 STRATEGIES CAN HELP CAREGIVERS THRIVE IN THE NEW YEAR by Lisa M. Petsche, Staff Writer
Family caregivers provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for frail seniors who might otherwise require placement in a long-term-care facility. Typically, caregivers are spouses or adult children, many of whom are seniors themselves. Their role involves physical, psychological, emotional and financial demands. It can be a heavy load. If you are a caregiver, consider the following strategies for not only surviving but thriving in the year ahead. Even if you’re not a caregiver, these self-care tips are worth checking out. Reduce Your Stress
• Learn as much as possible about your care receiver’s illness and its management, and educate family and friends to help them understand. Knowing what to expect and how to deal with challenges can go a long way toward reducing anxiety and foster a sense of control. • Accept realities you can’t change and focus instead on those you can influence. • Pick your battles; don’t make a major issue out of every concern. • Use positive self-talk. Emphasize phrases such as “I can,” “I will” and “I choose.” • Practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing. • Do things that bring inner peace, such as meditating, reading something uplifting, journaling or listening to music. • Create a relaxation room or corner in your home – a tranquil spot you can retreat to in order to reenergize. • Develop a calming ritual to help
you unwind at the end of the day. • Make healthy lifestyle choices: Eat nutritious meals, get adequate rest, exercise and see your primary physician regularly. • Seek ways to streamline your life. Set priorities and don’t waste time or energy on unimportant things. Simplify necessary tasks. If finances permit, hire a housecleaning service or a personal support worker or companion for your care receiver to free up some of your time and energy. • Be flexible about plans and expectations. Take things one day at a time. • Minimize contact with negative people. • Don’t keep problems to yourself – seek support from family members, friends or a counselor. Also try out a caregiver support group. • Ask other family members to share the load. Be specific about the kind of assistance you need. Find out about services in your community that may be of help. The local office on aging is a good resource. • Take advantage of respite services in your community, such as adult day-care programs and facilities that offer temporary residential care.
engaging in a hobby. Revive a former pastime or try something new. Make this a priority, even if all you can manage is 15 minutes. • Put together a pamper kit of items that give you a lift – for example, a favorite magazine or CD, scented candles, fragrant shower gel or body lotion and gourmet coffee or tea – and delve into it when you find your spirits drooping. • Bring a bit of nature into your home. Get a plant to nurture or buy fresh flowers. • Create little things to look forward to: visiting with a friend, watching a movie, ordering takeout food or getting
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something new to wear. • Plan a special outing with or without your care receiver – perhaps to a restaurant or a cultural event. • Focus on the good things in your life, such as supportive relationships, and seek beauty and tranquility through appreciation of art and nature. Learn to live in the moment and enjoy life’s simpler pleasures.
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Discover a Love of Lifelong Learning EXPLORE AND ENGAGE AND ENJOY LONGEVITY by Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer
Curiosity, exploring interests and engagement are a few crucial ingredients to healthy and happy longevity. Enrolling in a class just for the love of learning is a great way to do this. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Kentucky offers educational and enrichment courses, forums, shared interest groups, trips and more for adults age 50 years and older. Membership for the full year is $25; summer programs are at a prorated fee. Members can also attend socials, special events and the UK Wellness Centers. Courses vary every semester, including weekly classes or one-day intensives. The general course categories are Computers and Technology (covering
subjects such as computer basics, oil painting and water color); software, photography, iPads and Science and Environment and iPhones); Culture (covering (courses here include The Effects diverse areas such as classic films, of Chemical, Biological and chocolate, Hindu mythology, Nuclear Weapons, Understanding Impressionism Cognitive Aging and international and Dementias Learn advanced cuisine); Health and Gardening and Wellness for the Living painting (course offerings Landscape). A include line unique course techniques, dancing, fitness, is called Out of yoga and tai the Box. This beginning oil chi); History year the class painting and and Government will explore (topics include The Origins water color foreign policy, of Sound and the War of 1812 Its Underand Kentucky’s contributions to Respected Powers. Spanish American culture and character); is the only language offering Literature and Writing classes for the 2018 Spring semester. (including Fun with Poetry); Courses are $25, $40 or $50; the Performing and Visual Arts painting classes are $50. Classes (learn about the mountain are held at various locations, dulcimer and participate in a including churches, the Central reader’s theater or learn advanced Kentucky Computer Society, painting techniques, beginning Lexington Senior Center,
Lexington Theological Seminary, McConnell Springs Park and Sullivan University. Class size is limited. The OLLI at UK hosts a number of events throughout the year such as the Donovan Forum, a speaker series and choral concerts. The Donovan Forum is free and open to the public. It is held on Thursdays at 2 p.m. beginning Feb. 15 through May 2 at the Lexington Senior Center. Topics this year will include How Lexington is Becoming a City of Literature; a presentation about the Tuskegee Airmen; a session on fraud, scams and exploitation of senior Kentuckians; Shaker Village; Korea; and barbershop quartets. Registration runs from Jan. 3-4, 2018 for members. Open registration to become a member and choose courses is Jan. 16. Visit www.uky.edu/olli or call (859) 257-2656 for more information.
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By definition, a bucket list is a list of experiences or accomplishments a person hopes to have or complete during his or her lifetime. It takes time to examine your life and decide which experiences really count. You can spend an enormous amount of time reading bucket list books and visiting Web sites looking for inspiration, realizing you would need a substantial amount of time and money to travel the world or buy expensive things. In some cases, a traditional bucket list item may require a large amount of talent to achieve.
In the movie “The Bucket List,” billionaire Edward Cole ( Jack Nicholson) and car mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) are complete strangers until they share a hospital room. They both have a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives. They find some common ground when they begin to work on a list of things they want to see and do before they die – before they kick the bucket. The men leave the hospital against medical advice and set out on the adventure of a lifetime. The friendship that develops between them is the true treasure. Research suggests one of our most important needs is for friendship and love in our lives. Because there is no single
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One of our most important needs is for friendship and love. definition of friendship, the friendships we personally experience can mean many different things, depending on the people involved. Friendship for some may be a boyfriend or girlfriend, while for others a common interest brings them together. For someone else, a trauma or tragedy forms their friendships. It may take a long time for some to consider someone else a friend, while others find an almost instant connection upon meeting. Some people need time and shared experiences to get to know someone else before that person becomes their friend. What are the ingredients of a good friendship? Both parties need to experience lasting trust, which, according to psychologist Erik Erikson, is the foundation of any relationship. When trust exists, each person feels the autonomy or freedom to be themselves in the relationship. The essentials of a good lifelong relationship include other components that must exist and be experienced in sequential order (Friedman 2000). These must be followed by what Erikson refers to as the initiative to work for the benefit of the relationship. When this condition is met, industry must occur, which is the balance of what each person brings in their personhood to the relationship. It is only after these elements of trust, autonomy, initiative and industry exist in the relationship that it has what Erikson calls identity. It looks like and feels like an effective relationship. A sincere and caring friendship is worth more than the expansive travels and costly challenges of some of those places and things that make some bucket lists. A true friendship is one of the most cherished experiences in life. That ought to be on just about everyone’s bucket list. SOURCES AND RESOURCES
• Friedman, L. (2000). Identity’s Architect: A Biography of Erik H. Erikson ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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Celiac Disease is a Serious Condition Treatment involves adhering to a gluten-free diet by Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer
Eleanor sat in her doctor’s office, listening to a strange diagnosis. She had been searching for a cause for her diarrhea, irritability and depression for over four years. Had she finally found it? “You have celiac disease,” said the doctor. “This is a serious condition. Eating wheat, rye, barley and possibly oats causes damage to the lining of the small intestines. That’s what is causing all your symptoms. You’ll be placed on a gluten-free diet. That alone is the treatment and your condition will improve. The
damage to your intestines will heal over the course of the next few years, if you adhere to the diet.” Eleanor heard the doctor with a mixture of relief and wonder. She was thankful to finally know what her problem was and how to take care of it. Celiac disease, according to the National Institutes of Health (www.nih.gov), is a condition where there is damage to the villi, the areas in the lining of the small intestines. The damage is a direct reaction to eating gluten, a substance found in wheat, rye, barley and possibly oats. It is also found in food made from these ingredients. When the villi
are damaged, they are unable to properly absorb iron, vitamins and other nutrients. This can lead to problems such as bruising, depression or anxiety, hair loss, itchy skin, missed menstrual periods, muscle cramps and joint pain. Celiac disease affects 1 percent of healthy, average Americans. That means at least 3 million people in the country are living with celiac disease, and 97 percent of them are undiagnosed. People with celiac disease are more likely to have autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, thyroid disease, Down syndrome, intestinal lymphoma and more. According to the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center (www.cureceliacdisease.org), celiac disease affects each person differently. Symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas, bloating and indigestion may occur in the digestive tract or there may be symptoms in other parts of the body. Other
symptoms include nausea and vomiting, foul-smelling or oily stools or unexplained weight loss. In a landmark study on celiac disease, investigators determined 60 percent of children and 41 percent of adults diagnosed during the study were asymptomatic. The treatment, as Eleanor’s doctor said, is to adhere to a gluten-free diet. People with celiac disease should read food labels to determine if a product is safe for them to eat. There are now more than 2,000 gluten-free food items available in the United States, from cookies to pasta and more. SOURCES
• Celiac Disease Foundation (www.celiac.org) ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jean Jeffers is an RN and a staff writer for Living Well 60+ and Health & Wellness magazines. Jean has completed a novel, “Journey Toward Healing,” and has begun a sequel, “Journey Toward Freedom.”
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Look Out for Your Eyes Resolve to care for them in the new year by Dr. Rick Graebe, Family Eyecare Associates and Vision Therapy
As you begin making your resolution to be healthier this new year, don’t leave out two of the most important parts of your body: your eyes. With the demands that are put on our eyes every day, it is essential to take care of them and even exercise them to strengthen them and possibly improve your vision. In the past, people were hunters, farmers and gatherers. They were used to looking over far distances to seek prey and other possible sources of food. But now we live in a 2D world, where all day long we stare at flat computer and telephone screens that are 6 to 24
inches away our eyes. The stress that puts on our eyes creates more eyestrain, more headache and more fatigue. The backlit screens have more blue light to them, and this can actually cause damage to the macula at the back of the eye. There are several things you can do to combat eyestrain. Try adjusting your schedule so you’re not staring at computer as much. Have proper, adequate lighting to work and read by – the more natural light the better. Another thing you can do to help your eyes is to follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away from your computer for 20 seconds. Time often gets away from us when we’re playing a game or typing or researching on the Internet, so it’s imperative to take regular breaks. You could even set a timer on your
phone to remind you to do your 20-20-20 routine. The average person sitting or walking will blink about 22 times a minute, but when someone is staring at a computer, he will blink about seven times a minute. Blinking distributes fresh tears across the eyes, keeping them lubricated and helping stave off dry eye. Try pressing a warm wet cloth to your eyes to soothe them and unclog the tear ducts. An active therapy program can help you improve your eyes’ tracking, pointing and moving skills. It will also improve your spatial awareness and judgment. All these skills are learned and anyone can improve them at any point in time. Playing games such as corn hole or shooting baskets is beneficial as well because these activities make
you track and follow the bag and ball. You’ll get instant feedback on how accurately your eyes are pointing and working together. A Youtube video featuring Sir Paul McCartney doing eye yoga or eye stretches can be found at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=00XqvNwYMoc. McCartney demonstrates simple exercises involving all six of the pointing movements of the eye, and they can have a great impact on your eyes’ strength and abilities. They’re also an excellent way to relax your eyes after a rough day or use as a warm-up to get ready for the next workday spent in front of a computer. The bottom line is, vision is a very complex sense. It takes a multi-pronged multi-faceted approach to care for and preserve this most precious of senses. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away from your screen for 20 seconds.
Dr. Graebe received both his B.S degree in Visual Science and Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana University. He is a Behavioral Optometrist and learning expert. He has been in private practice here in the Bluegrass area for the past 32 years.
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Tours of Keeneland For guests interested in learning the history of Keeneland and an overview of operations for both racing and sales, guided walking tours are available. This outside walking tour with an experienced Tour Guide takes guests through the Keeneland Paddock and Grandstand, grounds, and when available, to the world-renowned Sales Pavilion. Following the trackside tour, fans are invited to visit the Keeneland Library, one of the world’s largest repositories of information related to the Thoroughbred. $10 Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8:30am. Visit keeneland.com/discover/tours for details.
Jan.-Feb. Indoor Polo
Play varies; typically Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends in the covered arena. Please call the phone number provided to confirm play and details. Kentucky Horse Park, recurring weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. www. lexingtonpolo.com for details.
Jan.-Feb. 24 Get Ready, Get Set: Multiples in Clay
Kentucky has many talented ceramic artists working with a wide variety of clays and methods. Get Ready, Get Set: Multiples in Clay showcases the creative ideas and variety of works made as multiples by Kentucky’s clay artists. Works are both functional and nonfunctional and are accompanied by written stories in each artist’s words, to entice the viewer both visually and verbally. 9:00am– 6:00pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. www.facebook. com/kentucky.artisan.center/ for details.
January 13
Frostbite 5K Run/Walk Rugby Field in Cherokee Park, 9:00 a.m. This 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) is USATF Sanctioned. $25 early registration, $30 after January 8th. Online registration at www.rivercityraces.com through January 8th. Mail-in registration must be postmarked by January 4th. Long sleeve technical running shirt to first 600 registrants. Packet pickup on Friday, January 12th at Fleet Feet Sports, 117 Breckinridge Ln. (St. Matthews Station) from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Note: Parking is limited so arrive early, carpool or get dropped off.
January 16
Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group 12 – 1 pm, LFCHD South, 2433 Regency Road. Free weight-loss support group appropriate for anyone wishing to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Share struggles and ideas with others. Held first and third Tuesdays most months. For more information and to confirm the group is meeting, call 288-2446.
January 17
Breastfeeding Basics Class 6–8pm, Frankfort Medical Pavilion, Conference Room C, 279 King’s Daughters Drive, Frankfort. FREE, but registration is required. Register online at http://frankfortregional.com/ or (502) 875-5240.
Lexington. This year we will have two challenges entitled “Climb Big Blue” (A stair climb of the 31 story Big Blue Building) and “The Downtown Double Challenge” (A five story parking helix climb followed by a climb of the Big Blue Building). Visit https://runsignup. com/Race/KY/Lexington/ UrbanMountainChallenge for more information and to register.
Location Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive, Lexington. Preregistration required by calling 859-373-0033 and emailing john@mindbodystudio.org. Full details at www.mindbodystudio. org/?page_id=1262. UK Wellness Program offers discount for UK employees, retirees and spouses.
February 10
Frigid 4 Miler & 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk
A Day of MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction for Body, Mind and Heart Saturday February 10th from 9AM-4PM. The goals of this retreat-like workshop are to: promote resilience and prevent burnout from work and caretaker stress, help you mobilize your own inner resources for healing, learn safe and effective mindbody skills for managing stressrelated chronic conditions, relax the body, quiet the mind and open the heart. Facilitator: John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP. Cost $45-75 sliding scale.
February 24
The Frigid 4 Miler & 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk is Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 9am at the Kentucky Horse Park (Visitors Center Area) in North Lexington. You can use this as a stepping stone race towards a half marathon or marathon that you may be training for in the spring. Don’t let the winter weather keep you indoors. Come run the Frigid 4 Miler with us! The first 200 registrants will be guaranteed a winter running cap. Packet Pickup at the KYHP on race day from 7:30-8:45am. Register online at www.runsignup.com.
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Morning Pointe Lexington East Blood Drive Join Morning Pointe and the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive Tuesday, January 23 from 11am–4pm at Morning Pointe: 150 Shoreside Drive, Lexington, KY 40515.
January 27 Urban Mountain Challenge
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HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS & HOSPITALS Lexington Clinic 1221 S. Broadway Lexington, KY 40504 859-258-4000
IN HOME CARE (NON-MEDICAL) Accessible Home Care 366 Waller Ave. Ste. 112 Lexington, KY 40504 859-313-5167 www.accessiblebluegrass.com
Assisting Hands 1795 Alysheba Way, Ste. 7105 Lexington, KY 40509 859-264-0646 www.assistinghands.com/lexington
Senior Helpers of the Bluegrass 3070 Harrodsburg Rd. Ste. 240 Lexington, KY 40503 859-296-2525 www.seniorhelpers.com/lexington
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Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Winchester Center 160 Pedro Way 859-745-2152 www.drayerpt.com
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Richmond Center 1054 Center Drive, Ste. 1 859-625-0600 www.drayerpt.com
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Lexington Perimeter Center 600 Perimeter Drive, Ste. 175 859-268-1201 www.drayerpt.com
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Lexington Beaumont Center 1010 Monarch Street, Ste. 150 859-219-0211 www.drayerpt.com
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES & MONITORING SYSTEMS Baptist Health Lifeline 859-260-6214 www.baptisthealth.com/lexington
FINANCES & ESTATE PLANNING, TRUSTS/WILLS, REVERSE MORTGAGE
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DISABILITY & REHABILITATION YMCA of Central Kentucky 239 E. High St. Lexington, KY 40502 859-254-9622 ymcaofcentralky.org
LEGAL SERVICES Bluegrass Elder Law 120 North Mill Street, Ste 300 859-281-0048 www.bgelderlaw.com
HOME REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mountain Waterfalls Award-Winning Water Features 859-684-0642 www.mountainwaterfalls.net
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SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING & RETIREMENT HOUSING Mayfair Village 3310 Tates Creek Rd. Lexington, KY 40502 859-266-2129 www.mayfairseniors.com
Windsor Gardens of Georgetown Assisted Living 100 Windsor Path Georgetown, KY 40324 502-570-0540 marsha@goodworksunlimited.com
Rose Mary C. Brooks Place 200 Rose Mary Dr. Winchester, KY 40391 859-745-4904 www.brooksplace.org
The Lafayette 690 Mason Headley Rd. 859-278-9080 www.lafayettelexington.com
Ashland Terrace 475 S. Ashland Ave. Lexington, KY 40502 859-266-2581 www.ashlandterrace.org
Hometown Manor Assisted Living Community Georgetown, Lawrenceburg, Shelbyville 859-229-5914 www.hometownmanor.com
St Andrews Retirement Community 300 Stocker Dr. 859-625-1400 www.standrewsplace.org
Hometown Manor Assisted Living Communities 2141 Executive Drive, Lexington (859) 317-8439 www.hometownmanor.com
Morning Pointe Senior Living Residences 233 Ruccio Way, Lexington 40503 859-554-0060 Lexington East Facility 150 Shoreside Dr., Lexington 859-721-0350 The Lantern (Alzheimer’s Care) 225 Ruccio Way, Lexington 40503 859-309-4867 www.morningpointe.com
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MOVING, ESTATE SALES, DOWNSIZING SERVICES Caring Transitions 1411 Delaware Ave. 859-543-9848 www.CTLex.net
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FITNESS, HEALTHY EATING & HEALTHY LIVING Yoga Health & Therapy Center 322 West Second St. Lexington, KY 40507 859-254-9529 www.yogahealthcenter.org
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Studying the Oldest Old IS LIVING 90-PLUS YEARS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer
The University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging hosted its seventh annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia on Nov. 4 at the Lexington Convention Center. The program offered sessions for both scientific and community audiences. Clinicians and researchers from UK and other institutions came together to share current findings and trends and the latest updates on dementia and aging disorders, particularly as they relate to Alzheimer’s disease. Among the research studies presented was one conducted by Dr. Claudia Kawas, a geriatric neurologist at the University of California-Irvine. Kawas has been working on the 90-Plus Study, a longitudinal study of people age 90 years and older, since 2003. Kawas said in the United States today, 2 million people are older
than 90 years. That number could amount of alcohol – about one hit 10 million by 2050. About 30 or two drinks a week to one daily years ago, University of Southern drink – seemed to live longer on California researchers sent a 14average. People who consumed page questionnaire to residents 200 to 400 milligrams of caffeine of Leisure World, now Laguna per day (about one small Woods. About 13,000 people Starbucks coffee) lived longer ranging from age on average than 55 to 100 years those who did In the United responded and not. Physical States today, 2 also answered activity, including four follow-up exercising at least million people questionnaires 15 minutes a day, are older than about lifestyle helped aging. benefits and Exercising for 45 90 years. That exercise. Results minutes was even of the 90-Plus better. number could Study found what The study also hit 10 million we have come to found body mass understand about index has an by 2050. aging may have interesting effect a different twist. The study did on longevity. Being overweight not show much benefit in taking was a negative until age 80 years, vitamins A, E, C or calcium for but beyond that age it showed a longevity. Tea and soda also had benefit of a 3-percent reduction no effect on aging. However, in mortality. Beyond age 80 years, people who drank a modest underweight individuals had a
50-percent increase in mortality. The 90-Plus Study also addressed cognition and dementia. With 1,600 people older than 90 years who entered the study, the researchers began finding interesting details. From age 65 years, a person’s risk for developing symptoms of dementia doubles with every five years of life. Kawas’ research showed this trend continued past age 90 years. She noted high blood pressure has an effect on a person’s risk for dementia but probably not in the way you’d expect. In subjects who developed hypertension in their 80s or 90s, researchers actually saw a reduction in the risk for dementia by as much as 60 percent. Read more about the 90Plus Study at www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/articles/PMC3373258/ or access the community session handout at www.uky.edu/coa/ research-resources.
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Movies and Music and Memories
TOP 10 FROM 1958 Take a nostalgic trip back in time to 1958 to recall the popular movies and songs of that year. Which of these movies have you seen? Is one of these songs your favorite?
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TOP 10 SONGS OF 1958 Volare (Domenico Modugno) All I Have to Do is Dream (The Everly Brothers) Don’t (Elvis Presley) Witch Doctor (David Seville) Patricia (Perez Prado) Sail Along Silvery Moon (Billy Vaughn) Catch a Falling Star (Perry Como) Tequila (The Champs) It’s All in the Game (Tommy Edwards) Return to Me (Dean Martin) Source: Billboard
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Teaching Overseas WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? by Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer
Have you ever considered moving overseas to teach? Requirements vary among different countries. The highest-paying Middle Eastern countries prefer mature adult teachers but demand the highest levels of education and experience. For example, Saudi Arabia typically pays teachers $50,000 to $80,000 tax free and provides private accommodations, free health care, airfare reimbursement and a contract completion bonus. Ideal candidates are over age 30 years with a master’s degree in education, a teacher’s license in their home country and a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate, a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate or a Certificate in English Language to Adults (CELTA). Also desirable is a minimum of 3 years’ experience and preferably exposure to Middle Eastern culture. Anyone with a bachelor’s degree in any field and a TEFL/TESOL/ CELTA certificate will have solid credentials throughout the world. TEFL, TESOL and CELTA certificates are training courses on how to teach English. TEFL and
TESOL certificates are not given by a single entity, organization or school, which means there is variance in the quality. Make sure the course you take is at least 120 hours and includes a practicum (live practice teaching to actual students) of 20 hours or more. CELTA is a specific brand of 120hour TEFL certification awarded through the University of Cambridge in England. Any of these certificates typically take four weeks to complete. Part-time and online courses can take longer. There are four different teaching environments in all countries: private language schools, public schools, international schools and universities. Private language schools can serve children, adults or both. Some private language schoolteachers work a traditional shift; others work in blocks of morning and evening hours and have several free hours in the middle of the day. Sometimes the teachers travel to corporate clients. Requirements to teach in public schools vary among countries. International schools in the Middle East and Hong Kong have the most requirements, including a teaching license from your home country. Most teachers take on private students for extra money.
If you’re interested in teaching overseas, it’s very important to answer some questions first: • Why do you want to do this? • What is your goal? • What matters more to you: lots of disposable income after cost of living or making ends meet with low stress but not as much disposable income? Answering these questions will not only help you choose the right country and teaching environment but also help you answer ancillary questions such as: • How patient are you with bureaucracy? • What are your requirements for living comfortably? • How social do you want or need to be? • How much free time do you want? • What is your preferred student and learning environment? • Is this for life or a season? Western Europe is very difficult for American teachers due to visa rules. Eastern Europe can be easier, but the pay is lower. Asia can be difficult for older teachers, and some Asian countries, such as South Korea, can be ageist. Vietnam, Taiwan and Cambodia have low costs of living
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and are easy markets to tap. Latin America has the fewest age restrictions with no experience required. It’s easy to apply, get interviewed and be hired in advance in most countries.
Research, plan well and visit forums such as Dave’s ESL Café if you want to explore teaching overseas.
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FUNERAL
Have the Talk of a Lifetime by Kim Wade, Community Relations Director, Milward Funeral Directors
It’s a new year! For many people that means life starts over. It’s a time to try to live better, be more organized, and complete tasks that perhaps were overlooked during the previous year. As you are making your resolutions and lists of all the things you want to do to make your life better in 2018, have you considered discussing having the Talk of a Lifetime with your loved ones?
What is the Talk of a Lifetime you might be asking. Having the Talk of a Lifetime means sharing your story and experiences with those you love so they can remember you the way you want to be remembered. Think about it…you talk about everything. You share the big events and small victories. There’s so much we experience in our lives. There are the big moments that shape us - graduation, a first job, falling in love and getting married, having children, seeing children grow into adulthood. When we reflect on our lives, it’s these memories and milestones that may come to mind first.
But a life story is so much more than that. The small moments and people we meet along life’s journey are a part of us and helped shape who we are and what we value. Although we may know about some of the big moments in the lives of our loved ones, we may not know much about the other experiences and people who helped shape them. Sitting down with our loved ones to talk about their lives can be rich and satisfying. Learning about memorable events and people, places and favorite activities, values and lessons they have learned, can help bring us closer to those we care about most.
Sometimes, using a visual prompt, such as a photo album,, can be a great way to start a conversation.
Having the talk of a lifetime can make the difference of a lifetime. It can reacquaint us with our loved ones and help us get to know them in a new and different way. Finding a way to start talking with a loved one may be the most difficult part; however we might find that once the conversation starts, it may be hard to stop. Your conversation can take place at any time - not just at the end of life. Sometimes, using a visual prompt, such as a photo album, souvenir or memento, can be a great way to start a conversation. Memorable locations, such as the church where your loved one was married or a favorite park can also help someone begin to open up and share their story. As much as you will gain by getting to know your loved one better, having the talk should be a dialogue. It’s an opportunity for you to share some of the ways they have impacted your life and the lives of others. You may also want to visit BeRemembered.com, an online community where you can record and share how you want to be remembered, even upload video messages to share with your loved ones.
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by Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer
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Medical Screening for Seniors START YOUR NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT WITH A THOROUGH CHECK-UP
by Harleena Singh, Staff Writer
As you age, you need to get regular medical screenings done so you can be proactive about your health and monitor any changes in your body. Here is a list of screenings as well as immunizations seniors need so they can continue Living Well 60+. These are based on recommendations from the National Institute of Aging and the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Health Screenings for Men and Women Age 50 Years and Older
Blood pressure and cholesterol should be tested at every medical exam. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 64 percent of men and 69 percent of women between the ages of 65 and 74 years have high blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association recommends people with high blood pressure have an annual fasting blood glucose test to check for diabetes. This test is especially imperative if you have risk factors for diabetes, such as a family history. Vision tests can help detect diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests adults
get a baseline screening at age 40 years followed by annual vision screening. Colorectal cancer screenings are important, especially if it runs in your family. Get a colonoscopy every 10 years or a flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years and have a fecal occult blood test each year. Have these tests more frequently if polyps are found. Hearing screenings can help determine whether you need hearing aids. You should have an audiogram, which checks your hearing at a variety of pitches and intensity levels, every two or three years. Oral health becomes vital as you age. Certain medicines, such as antidepressants, diuretics and antihistamines, can have a negative effect on dental health. Your dentist should perform a periodontal exam during one of your twice-yearly cleanings. He or she will X-ray your jaw and inspect your mouth, teeth, gums and throat for signs of problems. Depression evaluations are necessary because seniors experience important life changes, such as the loss of a spouse, that can lead to depression. While women should be getting routine bone density scans beginning at age 65 years (or earlier, depending on their risk factors), these are not only for women. Men age 70 years and older also need to get a bone mineral density test to check for
osteoporosis. This weakening of the bones is often considered a silent disease because its symptoms can develop unnoticed until a bone fracture occurs. Osteoporosis begins later in men than in women and progresses more slowly, but the problem is growing among men who are age 70 years-plus, says the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Indeed, by age 65 or 70 years, men and women are losing bone mass at about the same rate, making this screening test critical for everyone over age 70 years. A flu shot can be lifesaving for older adults. The CDC recommends a yearly flu shot for everyone, especially those who are chronically ill. Discuss with your health care provider vaccinations against pneumonia, tetanus, shingles, sinusitis, endocarditis, pericarditis and whooping cough. Get a tetanus booster every 10 years. Health Screenings for Senior Women
Mammograms. The American Cancer Society says women between the ages of 45 and 54 years should have an annual clinical breast exam and a screening mammogram. Women over age 55 years should have an exam every two years or every year if they choose. However, if your risk for breast cancer is high
because of family history, your doctor may suggest an annual screening. Pap smears and pelvic exams. Many women over age 65 years may need a Pap smear, which can detect cervical or vaginal cancer. Pap smears are recommended for women every three years. If a woman is older than age 65 years and has had several negative Pap smears in a row or has had a total hysterectomy for a non-cancerous condition such as fibroids, her doctor may tell her a Pap test is no longer needed. Women who no longer have a cervix may stop getting Pap smears. A pelvic exam helps with health issues such as incontinence or pelvic pain. Health Screenings for Senior Men
Abdominal/aortic aneurism testing. This test should be administered to men between ages 65 and 75 years who smoke, including smokers who have quit. This one-time test may be a lifesaver for those who are positively diagnosed with an abdominal or aortic aneurism. Prostate cancer. Although it is the second leading cause of cancer death among men, prostate cancer can be treated if detected early. Annual PSA tests and digital rectal exams are recommended for men over age 50 years with a life expectancy of at least 10 years. RESOURCES
• AARP (www.aarp.org) • Comfortkeepers (www.comfortkeepers.com) • Healthline (www.healthline.com/) • Medscape (www.medscape.com) • WebMD (www.webmd.com) ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Harleena Singh is a freelance writer and blogger who has a keen interest in health and wellness. She can be approached through her blog (www.aha-now.com) and Web site, www.harleenasingh.com. Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook and Google+.
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Memory Care Neighborhood Enhances Quality of Life RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA RECEIVE FOCUSED CARE, FAMILIES FIND SUPPORT by Bruce Maples, Sales and Community Outreach Coordinator
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in nine people age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease. As the size and proportion of this segment of the U.S. population increases, the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s and other dementias will grow, too. For families with a loved one suffering from memory loss, a key concern is finding a place that can deal with such a diagnosis and enhance the individual’s quality of life. The Memory Care Neighborhood at Liberty Ridge
The Memory Care Neighborhood staff knows how to communicate effectively with people who have dementia.
offers families the peace of mind they seek. Residents in the Memory Care Neighborhood receive personalized attention from professionals trained to deal with memory loss, earlystage Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Neighborhood offers a secure, home-like assisted living environment specially designed for these residents. There are no more than nine residents in each Neighborhood. The individual apartments have safety-equipped bathrooms, and laundry and housekeeping services are included. Residents may also receive assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming. Your loved one’s quality of life will be enriched and strengthened
with daily routines that emphasize reminiscence activities, exercise, social stimulation and occasional excursions. A secure courtyard and covered patio are available for enjoying the outdoors. The Memory Care Neighborhood staff knows how to communicate effectively with people who have dementia. They focus on the individual’s life story and help residents reflect and share. The staff annually completes 12 hours of dementia-specific courses. There is a higher ratio of staff to residents to facilitate monitoring their safety and security. The Memory Care Neighborhood ministry is modeled after the Best Friends approach to dementia care. The staff attempts to meet each resident’s needs based upon their capabilities, interests and daily routines. The activities program encompasses educational, spiritual and recreational events designed around the challenges of memory loss. The goal is to daily provide every resident with opportunities to enjoy life. It isn’t only the residents who benefit from the caring atmosphere in the Memory Care Neighborhood. Families and caregivers receive muchappreciated peace of mind, realizing their loved one is in a safe place with understanding people helping them. They are encouraged to visit often and participate in their loved one’s daily lives. Knowing welltrained staff will be overseeing their loved one’s care eases any burdens of guilt or fear the residents’
children and relatives carry. Liberty Ridge also offers a monthly support group where families and friends can share their experiences with others who are going through similar situations. To determine if an individual is suitable for Memory Care, Liberty Ridge’s community director, the resident and a responsible family member will assess the individual, considering such criteria as wandering, level of incontinence, ability to transfer, special diet req, behavior and medication requirements. The resident’s doctor will complete a health history and physical form, which includes medical diagnosis as well as cognitive and behavioral status. Liberty Ridge is a non-profit ministry of Eastland Church of God and is open to people of all faiths. For more information about its Memory Care Neighborhood, call 1-800-2640840 or (859) 543-9449. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bruce Maples is the Sales and Community Outreach Coordinator at Liberty Ridge. He has worked with seniors and senior care organizations in a sales/advisory capacity for the past 33 years. A native of Gadsden, Ala., he has lived in Mt. Sterling for 21 years. He and his wife, Angie, have two daughters, a son and three wonderful grandchildren. bruceamaples @bruce_maples id=100012474464213
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Clients Stay Active and Involved at Adult Daycare Center SENIORS FIND PLENTY TO DO IN SUPPORTIVE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer
Active Day of Lexington has gained a stellar reputation for offering top care to seniors in a supportive and nurturing environment. Services offered here include health and social services; medication administration; transportation; nutritious meals and snacks; physical, occupational, speech and pet therapy; therapeutic recreational activities; and outings. That’s just the tip of the iceberg of a place that could be a great opportunity for your loved one to thrive. “I first started out at Active Day as a case manager and did that role for a year or so,” said director Emily Matthews. “Then I took over as director in March 2017 as I fell in love with the families.” Just about anyone can find
a way to get involved in the program. Members are divided into two groups. “We have a group for older members and another for younger and more highfunctioning members,” Matthews said. “Each group gets a program assistant that leads them and two nurses on staff that can administer medications.” If you have Medicaid, you are approved to attend a certain number of days each week. If you are a private payer, you can attend for as many days a week as you want. “Every month we come out with a newsletter with our activities, menu for our morning and afternoon snack and lunch and the outings we have,” said Matthews. “Sometimes we have different groups come sing for us; sometimes we may have a preacher come in and do Bible
study; and sometimes we go to different stores or go out to eat.” Both groups always exercise in the morning to get their day started. After lunch, there is a rest period of about half an hour, followed by more activities until it is time for everyone to go home. “We have a client council where our program manager meets with members,” Matthews said. “They give feedback on things they like and do not like and things they want for the next month.” The benefits of a place like Active Day are countless, Matthews said. “I think it is great for socialization and it’s great for the family because the clients are in a safe, loving environment throughout the day,” she said. Everything clients may need is at their fingertips. “We have a physical therapist and speech therapist on staff so you can get
rehab services at the center,” Matthews said. “We have buses that pick up members in the morning and drop them off.” If you are unsure Active Day is suitable for you, you can check it out first by taking a tour. “We offer a free trial day to any client,” Matthews said. “They can come for free and try out a whole day and decide if they want to go through the enrollment process.” Active Day of Lexington is located at 191 West Lowry Lane. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and one Saturday each month from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (859) 278-2053 for more information.
January/February 2018
Staying Fit through Volunteering in Your Community HELP OTHERS AND HELP YOURSELF WHILE DOING IT
by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer
Volunteering is a wonderful way for individuals of all ages to keep fit and healthy. Broadly defined, a volunteer is a person who performs a service willingly and without pay for another person, group or organization. Volunteering is generally considered to be an altruistic activity. It is also renowned for skill development and is often intended to promote goodness or to improve human quality of life. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life, volunteering broadens your opportunities to make new friends and become a part of a community of helping and caring people. Erik Erikson, the respected German-born American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst, is internationally known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings. Within that theory, he notes human beings across all ages who have had a trusting and caring life experience grow to a stage where they wish to share what they have become with others. He explains this through his life stages of generativity versus self-absorption. The generative person becomes more concerned with the health and well-being of others and seeks ways in which to share those good feelings with them. On the other hand, the self-absorbed person focuses more on meeting his or her own needs.
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Health care organizations such as UK Health Care, Kentucky One Health and Baptist Health provide opportunities for volunteering through programs they provide within their health-care facilities. Many former patients as well as family and friends see volunteering as a way to give back for the care and treatment they received in times of need. Baptist Health of Lexington has about 150 adult volunteers who contribute more than 32,000 hours to the hospital each year. Its VolunTeen program provides teenagers an opportunity to experience volunteering. The Volunteer Services team at Baptist Health Lexington always enjoys speaking with anyone interested in volunteer opportunities. Information is available on its Web site at www.bhlexvolunteers.com. Information about volunteering elsewhere in Lexington is available at www.justserve.org. When it comes to staying fit, volunteers have great opportunities to experience plenty of exercise and physical activity along with using healthy mental skills that include being generative to others in their community. SOURCES
• Slater, C. L. (2003). Generativity versus Stagnation: An elaboration of Erikson’s adult stage of human development. Journal of Adult Development, 10 (1), 53-65. • United Nations Development Program. Volunteerism and Development. Essentials, 12, UNDP Evaluation Office (2013).
… volunteering broadens your opportunities to make new friends.
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