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Contents

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Commercial Diets and Weight Loss

Riding the Durango & Silverton Railroad

Back to the Books: Older College Students

10 How to Calm Down and Finally Put an End to Stress 11 ELDER LAW: Big Changes in 2020: The SECURE Act 12 Meeting the Challenges of Alzheimer’s Caregiving

18 SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTORY 22 Physical Exercise Has Benefits for Brain Health 24 PET HEALTH

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Commercial Diets and Weight Loss Do some research to pick the best one for you

by Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer

Are you tired of all those excess pounds and want to lose weight? There are numerous commercial weight-loss programs from which to choose. U.S. News & World Report ranked some of these programs, based on certain criteria, from easy to follow, nutritious, safe and effective for weight loss to protective against diabetes and heart disease. Two commercial diets tied for the top spot: Weight Watchers and the Mayo Clinic Diet. People still use Weight Watchers (WW) to help them shed pounds, but the program is now focused on inspiring healthy living and improving overall wellbeing. The program consists of a calorierestricted, portion-controlled plan with behavioral support in the form of weekly meetings and online tracking. WW utilizes a points system. You can generally eat what you want; there are no off-limits foods. Fruits and vegetables garner 0 points. WW’s new Beyond the Scale program emphasizes eating healthier, adopting fitness that meshes with your lifestyle and “developing the skills and connection to tune in and unlock your inner strength.” You can choose the $20 starter fee or spend more, depending on whether you want access to the chat service and online digital tools and/or receive personal coaching. The WW diet focuses on what you eat and making lifestyle changes, but it

also emphasizes group support. WW members can access thousands of free recipes on the company’s Web site or mobile app. (There is a pocket guide for people who don’t have a smart phone.) You can cook your own meals or buy WW packaged foods. The WW Dining Out Guide shares the nutritional lowdown on meals at hundreds of restaurants and includes tips on making healthy substitutions. It also lists Smart Points values for menu items. Many studies affirm the efficacy of the WW program. One study praised WW’s emphasis on fruits, vegetables and foods high in whole grains and low in trans fats. It also received high marks for fiber, which helps you feel full longer. Still, Weight Watchers may not be for everyone. You must be wiling to track your foods, which some find tedious and time-consuming. It may be too expensive for some or too lenient for those who struggle with self-control. The Mayo Clinic Diet is a long-term weight-management program created by a team of weight-loss experts at the Mayo Clinic. Its chief features help you reshape your lifestyle by adopting healthy new habits and breaking unhealthy old ones. The goal is “to make simple, pleasurable changes that will result in a healthy weight that you can maintain for the rest of your life.” The program also stresses key components of behavior change such as finding your inner motivation to lose weight. It also empha-

sizes healthy foods and movement. Another popular diet is the Jenny Craig Diet, which is often found at the top of lists of best diet programs. Emphasizing prepackaged meals low in calories and fat, Jenny Craig’s approach focuses on choosing low-fat foods that are rich in water, fiber and protein to fill you up. You consume about 1,200 calories per day on this program, mainly by eating a menu of 70 different prepackaged foods at first. Once you reach your target weight, you begin transitioning to home-cooked meals. You also receive one-on-one counseling sessions with a Jenny Craig consultant and a personalized eating and exercise plan. Studies show participants who stick with the plan achieve significant weight loss. However, the program is costly with an enrollment fee and food tallies of $15 to $23 per day. Be sure to do your research and consult your primary care physician before trying any new diet, commercial or otherwise. Sources:

• Everyday Health (www.everydayhealth.com) • Healthline (www.healthline.com) • The Mayo Clinic Diet: A Weight-loss Program for Life • U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com) • WebMD (www.webmd.com)

Riding the Durango & Silverton Railroad Take a nostalgia trip back in time

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In the 1940s and ’50s, steam locomotives were part of America’s culture. I remember hearing trains coming through the city with their whistles and bells clanging. Now as a senior, my friends and I often revisit memories of those days. Senior travel options today allow us to relive those days through rail tours. My wife and I joined friends to get a glimpse of the Old West by rail. You can take a flight into Denver, CO, and from there go on train rides across the state. Colorado was the territory that brought in gold and silver miners during the gold rush era, and they relied on rail transportation. The Durango & Silverton Railroad winds through 2 million acres of the Animas River Canyon and the San Juan National Forest. The Durango & Silverton is a narrow-gauge heritage railroad. This means the tracks are 36 inches apart. The Durango & Silverton operates some 45 miles of track between Durango and Silverton. Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The railroad arrived in Durango on Aug. 5, 1881, and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of that same year. By July 1882, the tracks to Silverton were completed and the train began hauling both freight and passengers through acres of prairie. This railroad line was envisioned to haul silver and gold ore from southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains to emerging cities. It is estimated over $300 million in precious metals has been transported over this route, but passengers soon realized it was the view that was truly breathtaking.

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Throughout the years, the railroad faced many challenges, including mud slides, floods, snow, avalanches, war and financial instability. When the U.S. government entered World War I, it assumed operation of the railroad. Shortly after resuming control of railroad operations, the D&RGW reorganized due to financial difficulties. Illness plagued the town of Silverton; many inhabitants suffered the devastating effects of the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic. With the start of World War II, the government requisitioned narrow-gauge equipment to use in Alaska. The smelter in Durango reopened to process uranium for use in the war. It continued to process uranium instead of silver into the late 1940s due to the Cold War. By 1947, the Silverton branch was in danger of being abandoned. About this time, Hollywood discovered Durango and the railroad. Over the next 10 years, several movies were filmed in the area to showcase the Durango & Silverton railway, including Ticket to Tomahawk, Across the Wide Missouri, Denver and Rio Grande, Viva Zapata and Around the World in 80 Days. During the latter part of the 1960s, the Durango & Silverton was registered as a National Historic Landmark and awarded designation as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. In 1969, the

D&RGW abandoned the tracks south of Durango, isolating the line and leaving its future in question. Hollywood continued its fascination with the area and the railroad with the filming of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. As the railroad prepared to celebrate its 100th birthday, Charles E. Bradshaw Jr. purchased the Silverton branch and with the restoration process complete, Engine No. 481 returned to service after 20 years in retirement. During the 1980s, major track reconstruction occurred. Nearly 10,000 railroad ties were fitted and replaced. Then Locomotives Nos. 497 and 480 were restored and returned to service. No. 497 was the only K-37 to run on the line. The D&SNGRR continued to expand the scenic tourist railroad industry by weatherizing engines and coaches for winter use. A third train to Silverton was added to the schedule along with an alternative fourth train to Cascade Canyon, and the innovative RailCamp was built for use in the summer. In 1985 the D&SNGRR purchased the Silverton Depot and returned it to service. By 1986 there were four trains running to Silverton with a fifth running to Cascade Canyon. The Durango & Silverton continues to provide year-round train service, operating a historic steam train with rolling stock

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indigenous to the line. The locomotives used to pull todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s train remain 100-percent coal-fired and steam-operated. The locomotives are 1923-25 vintage. Open gondola cars provide a panoramic view of the mountains. Concession cars are available on every train. The Durango & Silverton is now owned and operated by American Heritage Railways, so if you would like to take an adventure that dates back to the past two centuries, consider a trip on this or another modern-day railway. The sights are majestic, the food delicious and the other passengers may include seniors reliving their childhood memories with you. Sources and Resources

The Durango & Silverton Railroad (2017). Great Scenic Railway Journey DVD Available at: www.durangotrain. com/gift-shop/great-scenic-railway-journey-dvd-0#.XZVGZrnruM8

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Tom Miller is the education manager for the Mid Central Region and Division 10 of the National Model Railroad Association and a professor in the Department of Gerontology, College of Public Health, and the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky.

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Back to the Books Older College Students Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer

More and more older people are now returning to school than any other time in history. Longer lifespans with good health, career advancement, a career change and the desire to learn are just a few factors for this phenomenon. Of the 21 million people enrolled in a post-high school program, 2.3 million were between ages 40 and 64 years in 2014, an increase from 1.9 million in 2007, according to Pew Research and the National Center for Education Statistics. This may not seem significant, but consider that by 2030 – only 10 years from now – 20 percent of the U.S. population – more than 70 million people – will be aged 65 years or older, according to a U.S. Census Bureau calculation.

Older college students are called non-traditional students, but as the trend increases and the baby boomers continue to age, nontraditional is really becoming more standard. Non-traditional students are defined by certain characteristics, which include age, high school requirements (G.E.D.; no SATs), enrollment patterns (not doing so immediately after high school; not getting a master’s or Ph.D. immediately after earning the former degree), and financial and family status (having dependents, a spouse, working fulltime while enrolled, being a single-parent, etc.). Using these criteria to identify non-traditional students, EducationDrive, employing data from the U.S. Dept. of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, says the majority of undergrads are now non-traditional. In fact, 74 percent of all 2011-2012 undergraduates had at least one non-traditional

characteristic, and about 33 percent had two or three, as reported by ECampus news. If you’re feeling the call to return to campus, clearly you are not in the minority; but should you? Deciding will depend on your personal situation and the motivation behind your desire. Those still working who already have a degree(s) but want to advance in their careers have many options. If you need another degree, consider your age and the earning potential the advanced degree brings and the number of years you will still work. Certifications are a quicker and less expensive option for many careers. Both paths can be achieved in person or online. Online learning is no longer stigmatized, but be sure to research the institution well. If it’s attached to a brick-andmortar university, you can enroll worry-free. If you want to change careers, you’ll have to

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consider your age, the time and money required for the degree, if the field is in demand and hiring and if all this yields a good return on investment when considering cost versus future earning potential before retirement. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a good resource to check career trends in all fields and industries. Maybe you’re already retired but need to earn money; in this case, the odds are probably in your favor because there are many nationwide programs that entitle older students to earn degrees tuition-free – including at the University of Kentucky. If you just want to learn and do not require credits, a certification or a degree, you are in luck. Many universities, including Ivy League schools such as Yale, Harvard, MIT and Stanford, as well as other universities and organizations, offer free online courses. Some offer the ability to pay for certification or credits. All this considered, there’s nothing standing in the way for older adults to continue learning if they wish. It’s already becoming more prevalent, and soon it will be the new norm.

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How to Calm Down and Finally Put an End to Stress

by Christine Kenney, Health Coach/Guest Writer

What you really need to know is how to manage your stress — meaning how to calm your nervous system to stop stress from even starting.

When you think of stress and anxiety, what comes to mind? Adding on pounds, a racing mind, bad complexion, upset stomach and more. But how often do you think about where the stress is actually coming from? I’m not talking about your long to-do list. The key to gaining a calm mind and body actually lies in your central nervous system. Once you relax, you automatically put your mind and body at ease. What you really need to know is how to manage your stress — meaning how to calm your nervous system to stop stress from even starting. When someone asks you how many hours of sleep you get, is your first instinct to lie? Many of us want to say seven or eight hours, but often that isn’t the truth. Women need at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night to reset and recharge the nervous system. Insufficient sleep – fewer than six hours a night – is detrimental to health. Not only do we feel fatigued and unfocused but our metabolism suffers and may cause us to store fat rather than burning it. Can you power down an hour earlier or wake up an hour later? Getting more sleep can change your health dramatically. Next, look at what you’re putting into your body. The food you eat greatly affects how your body functions and your emotions. One additive ingredient that can be hindering your nervous system is monosodium glutamate. MSG, found in processed foods, overexcites the nervous system and can make you feel agitated and tired after eating. Meditation is the next key to managing

your stress and emotions. Recent studies suggest meditation decreases stress levels while increasing happiness and compassion. I know many people believe meditation is “hippy,” but it can do amazing things to your body and mind when you’re stressed. Tangible health benefits of meditation include lower inflammation, decreased pain and improved immunity. Meditation puts the nervous system into a calm, relaxed state by slowing everything in your body down. It can be as simple as deep-breathing exercises, yoga or just taking a second to close your eyes. Not sure if meditation is right for you? Just give yourself five minutes to see how it feels. It will most likely feel amazing. Lastly, don’t neglect YOU. Give yourself some love. Most of the time when we’re in a stressful state, we focus on the negative and what ifs or could bes. If your brain is constantly focused on the negative, you can’t focus on the positive and vise versa. When stressed, if we turn our mindset around and start thinking more positively, the stress and negative thoughts will start to disappear. You have this control. Instead of looking at a situation with regret, look at it in a state of what you learned and how you can be better next time. If you continue to work on your positive mindset, your negative stress mindset won’t have room to join you. So when you find yourself going down a negative path, redirect yourself to think positive thoughts. About the Author

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Big Changes in 2020: The SECURE Act

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President Trump signed the SECURE Act into law in late December 2019 as part of the government’s spending bill. SECURE stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement”. The act, effective January 1, 2020, is intended to strengthen retirement security for those workers who do not have access to workplace retirement accounts. Like most pieces of legislation, the SECURE Act has both pros and cons. It impacts individuals, businesses, and families. The SECURE Act: Offers small business tax incentives to set up automatic enrollment in retirement plans. It offers a tax credit for employers that automatically enroll employees into a retirement plan. Makes it easier for small businesses to set up 401(k)s by increasing the cap from 10% to 15% of wages in “safe harbor” retirement plans. Increases the required minimum distribution (RMD) age to 72 from 70.5. Those who turned 70.5 years old in 2019 will still need to withdraw their required minimum distributions this year or receive a 50% penalty of their RMD. Those

private secondary, or religious turning 70.5 in 2020 will not be spousal beneficiaries, disabiled required to withdraw RMDs until beneficiaries, and those who are not schools. Additionally, up to $10,000 may be used for qualified student they are 72. The first withdrawal more than 10 years younger than does not need to be made until the account holder. Minor children loan repayments, plus another $10,000 for repayment of student the following April 1 which means are exempt until they reach the age loans for each of the beneficiary’s people who turned 70.5 in 2019 of majority and then they will have siblings. can wait to withdraw their RMD 10 years to withdraw the assets. For additional information and until April 1, 2020. RMDs will There are no required minimum have to be taken the following distributions, but the entire balance to determine how the new changes may affect your situation, please December 31 and every December must be distributed after the 10th year. Under the previous law, consult your Estate Planning 31 thereafter. beneficiaries who did not inherit Attorney, your CPA, and your Eliminates the maximum age their accounts from a spouse were, Financial Advisor. cap for contributions to traditional in some cases, allowed to withdraw A copy of the bill can be found at: IRAs. As Americans are living RMDs over their life span. The new https:www.congress.gov/ longer, many are working beyond law limiting the time from in which bill/116th-congress/housetraditional retirement age and beneficiaries can distribute money bill/1994.gov this allows them to continue means potentially increasing the contributing. tax burden those distributions will Allows more employers to cause. This took effect January 1, offer annuities as investment 2020 which means anyone who options within 401(k) plans. died by December 31, 2019 and Previously, employers held the ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW their beneficiaries will not be fiduciary responsibility to ensure Call Today: 859-281-0048 affected. the products were appropriate www.bgelderlaw.com Allows $5,000 penalty-free for the employees’, but under the 120 N. Mill St., Ste. 201 withdrawals from retirement plans SECURE Act, the liability falls Lexington, KY 40507 for any “qualified birth or adoption on the insurance companies who distribution”. If you are married, sell the annuities to offer proper  Asset Preservation Carolyn L. Kenton - Mary Ellis Patton - Amy E. Dougherty each spouse can take a $5,000 investment choices. The annuities  Estate Planning, Wills and Take Control of Your Future! Trusts penalty-free distribution. (Further would provide a guaranteed  Medicaid Planning and Crisis experienced team of IRS guidanceandwill be required income over the course Our of adedicated, retiree’smulti-generational, Planning attorneys helps families address the planning and implementation lifetime, however, the wrong choice regarding repayment of such  Powers of Attorney issues of becoming elderly, dealing with disability, and handling withdrawals back into the plan/ in product could result in additional death transfers.  Guardianship account). fees and penalties.  Medicaid Applications When planning for your future and the future of your loved ones, you peace of mind throughout the process. At the savings law office of  Special Needs Trusts and Expands 529 education Requires non-spousaldeserve account Planning Bluegrass Elderlaw PLLC we listen carefully to your objectives, clearly accounts to cover costs associated beneficiaries to withdraw all assets and thoroughly explain the options to best achieve your goals, and 120 N. Mill Street, Suite 201 you10 to approach your future with confidence. with apprenticeship programs, of an inherited account equip within Lexington, KY 40507THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT homeschooling, private elementary, www.bgelderlaw.com | 859.281.0048 years. This rule does not apply to THIS IS AN ADVERTISE MENT.

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Meeting the Challenges of Alzheimer’s Caregiving A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is life-altering for both the affected person and those close to him or her. The diagnosed person experiences a variety of emotions, including denial, anxiety, fear, anger and resentment, embarrassment, loneliness, sadness and despair. Depression is common in people with Alzheimer’s.

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Family and friends provide most of the care people with Alzheimer’s require. Like their loved ones, these informal caregivers experience a wide variety of distressing feelings. They are at risk for burnout due to the physical, mental and emotional toll of caregiving. It is common to feel no one understands what you and your loved one are going through. Even if friends and relatives have a good understanding of the disease, they may withdraw out of discomfort, fear or a sense of helplessness. Caregivers become further isolated because they cannot leave the affected person alone and therefore do not get out much. If you are a caregiver, you might find the following strategies helpful in looking after your loved one: To maximize your loved one’s independence, simplify tasks and break them down into manageable steps, communicating them one at a time. Repetition may be needed, and demonstration is often helpful. Use a low-pitched voice to convey calmness and reassurance. Keep words simple and sentences short. Also keep questions to a minimum and try to avoid open-ended ones, especially those that begin with “Why” or “How.” Offer limited choices (for example, “Would you like coffee or juice?”) to allow your

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For more information or to register, contact your local chapter or go online to www.alz.org. Keep in mind social situations involving more than a few people tend to be over-stimulating and are best avoided. Otherwise, keep your loved one in a separate room –with accompaniment – and have people come in to socialize with him or her one or two at a time. It is preferable to entertain at home rather than taking your loved one out to an unfamiliar environment to visit with others. If you would like to accept an invitation for yourself, arrange for a friend or relative to stay with your loved one so you can go and have a stress-free time. Accept that it is impossible to reason with someone who has dementia. This will prevent power struggles that can lead to escalation of unpleasant behaviors. When your loved one is fixated on a certain idea or activity, try distraction instead of confrontation. Use humor to deflect a tense situation. Learn to recognize early signs of escalating behavior and be prepared with some calming strategies to head it off – for example, putting on favorite music or serving a favorite snack.

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Everybody’s seen the reacher/grabber device. But did you know they now come with magnets, suction cups, sticky pads or claws on the ends? They telescope and fold, are available in a variety of colors and even have different types of pistol grips. Telestik brand is the Rolls Royce of this type of assistive device, but look over the options on Amazon to get exactly what you need. Today’s cell phones are fast replacing the necklace or bracelet “panic button” device for many seniors. All companies offer a low-tech phone with calling and texting only that can be easily programmed to call 911 with the single push of a button. Almost all recent phones (less than eight years old) have GPS tracking on them, which makes tracking a lost spouse or parent (or stolen phone) easy. For smartphones of any kind, Prey is a free open-source anti-theft application that can be used for both computers and mobile phones. After you sign up for the service, you simply sync your devices with it, sit back and relax. The day your phone or spouse goes missing, all you’ll have to do is find a computer, log into your account and start tracking. It runs discreetly in the background and won’t track your phone’s location until you tell it to, so there’s no need to worry about your privacy while the phone is in your possession. It works on any Android or iOS device, as well as any Mac, Windows, or Linux PC. For non-smartphones, a GPS tracking service called AccuTracking costs $6 per month (less if you subscribe for a year). The service uses your phone’s built-in GPS to track the location and works with a wide variety of phones. As long as your phone is GPS enabled, this service does the trick. And speaking of GPS, it’s difficult enough to follow printed directions and keep your eyes on the road, even for young whippersnappers. The talking GPS directions on a smartphone or stand-alone GPS can be a lifesaver … literally. While the directions aren’t perfect, as we all know, things have vastly improved. Today’s GPS apps or devices allow you to just say “Navigate to 387 Kirchoff Drive” and off you go! Tablets offer all sorts of apps and uses that make life easier. Cool Reader and Kindle can read books or documents out loud. Verizon Insider’s Guide highlights TapToTalk, a subscription-based app loaded with 2,600 images to help communicate when verbal skills are impaired, such as when someone has had a stroke. This augmentative and alternative communication solution uses pictures instead of text. Hearing loss or visual impairment might make the usual alarm clock useless. Makers are aware of the growing Boomer issues and are adding bed shakers, flashing lights, ascending alarms spanning multiple frequencies and more. Check out the Harris Communications Pro Vibrating Clock for a top-of-the-line option. New assistive devices are surfacing every day, as aging Boomers become more verbal about their needs. Disabled entrepreneurs continue to launch new items that came out of a personal “aha” moment. Keep searching for the items that will work for you – and if you can’t find it on the market at the moment, consider creating it yourself.

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Almost all recent phones (less than eight years old) have GPS tracking on them, which makes tracking a lost spouse or parent (or stolen phone) easy.

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Jan/Feb 2020

Events Calendar JANUARY

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

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1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

gentle yoga, breathing

techniques, meditation and

wellness tips for all ages and levels of physical condition.

Classes may include chair yoga, restorative, yin yoga, tai chi,

and more. Perfect for beginners

DECEMBER

Fri

3 10 17 24 31

Sat

4 11 18 25

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

2 9 16 23

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

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as well as experienced yogis! Fri

7 14 21 28

Sat

1 8 15 22 29

Send us your event listings

List your event for FREE if it’s free to the public*. E-mail your event information to brian@rockpointpublishing.com (*$35 fee for events that are not free to the public)

Sundays

Yoga Health & Therapy Center Classes

Our Yoga Classes feature slow stretch with gentle breathing, and relaxation techniques.

Class size is small, to provide

careful instruction. Yoga classes are offered Mon through Thurs

(daytime and evening), and Sat

mornings. Our Meditation Starter Course teaches simple ways to focus and quiet the mind;

5-week sessions are offered on Sundays at 5:30 pm. A non-

profit organization operating

since 1981, The Yoga Health &

Therapy Center is located at 322 W. 2nd St. Free private parking

is provided for most classes. For more information on fees and

scheduled dates and times, call

us at 859-254-9529, or email us at info@yogahealthcenter.org

Mon, Wed, Fri

Free Activities for Seniors at the Charles Young Center Senior Programs Open MWF

from 9-1pm, free activities for seniors including, Bodies in

Balance (Fall prevention/fitness classes), Line Dancing, Indoor

Pickleball, Technology 101 and other social, educational and recreational activities.

Contact Katherine at 859-246-

0281 or kdailey@lexingtonky.gov

Tuesdays

Community Yoga Class with Lauren Higdon Every Tuesday 10:30am–

11:30am at Centered Studio, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite

180 in Lexington. This weekly restorative class integrates

Donations-based class.

Mon & Wed

MELT Method Hand, Foot and Body Healing

Class by Shayne Wigglesworth. Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm - Discover pain-

free living at any age! Enjoy

a gentle foam roller class to reduce pain, inflammation,

stress, anxiety and more! MELT Method certified instructor

Shayne Wigglesworth will teach you healing techniques you

can use for self care at home. All materials and rollers are

provided. Perfect for all ages, body types and experience

levels. Learn more – call or go online: www.centeredlex.com 859-721-1841.

Weekly

Free Class: ‘How to Stay Young’

Triple Crown Chiropractic and Wellness offers a free class

twice a week explaining how to keep your body young through chiropractic care. Free spinal

screening available for anyone who attends the class. To

call 859-335-0419. Questions to pr.triplecrownchiro@gmail.

com. Triple Crown Chiropractic

and Wellness: 1795 Alysheba

Way #4103 Lexington, KY. Free

gift from the office to those who attend the class!

4th Monday

Lexington Area Parkinson’s Support Group

Free daytime and evening

discussion groups for people

with PD and their care partners. Daytime meetings held the

4th Monday of each month at noon. Evening meetings held on 1st Wednesday of each

month at 6:00 pm. Both group meetings held at Crestwood Christian Church, 1882

Bellefonte Drive, Lexington,

KY. For more details contact

Elaine at 859-277-1040 or by

email info@parkinsonslexington. com. Please visit www.

parkinsonslexington.com for

details and other free events held by LAPSG.

1st Tuesday

Lupus Support Group

Living & Coping with Lupus: meets 1st Tuesday of every

month at Imani Baptist Church, 1555 Georgetown Road,

Lexington from 7:00pm–8:30pm. The Lupus Foundation of

America support groups are

intended to provide a warm and

caring environment where people with lupus, their family members, caregivers and loved ones can share experiences, methods of coping and insights into

living with chronic illness. www. lupusmidsouth.org.

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Wednesdays Mindfulness and Relaxation for Health

therapy. No partner or dance experience required. Every

Friday 7:30-9:00 PM. You my drop-in to any class- this is

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mindbodystudio.org. Full details

Join us to hear Dr. Gregory Jicha

Program offers discount for UK

Alzheimer’s Breakthrough

not a series. Cost $10/person.

talk about a new clinical trial

and deeply relax, instruction

and Nataliya Timoshevskaya.

mild to moderate Alzheimer’s

required. Mobilize your inner

0033. Full details at http://www.

clinical trial, which means the

and managing the stress of

id=214.

2-3pm. Location: 3775 Belleau

disease. Cultivate your innate

January 15

40517, Life Enrichment Center.

currently enrolling for people with

open the heart. Arrive 6:00-6:30

Instructors: Dr. John Patterson

6:30-8:00 PM. No prior

experience of yoga or meditation

Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment. This is a phase 3 Drive, Lexington, KY 859-373-

resources for promoting health

mindbodystudio.org/?page_

happiness, peacefulness and in a supportive group. Gentle

Back Pain Relief without Surgery – Lunch & Learn

relaxation, sitting meditation and

from back pain, we invite you

Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP,

seminar to learn more about

compassion. Study and practice mindful movement, deep

If you or a loved one are suffering

discussion. Instructor: John A.

to attend a FREE informative

Cost $10. Mind Body Studio

the latest medical breakthrough

517 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 859-373-0033. Full details

at http://www.mindbodystudio. org/?page_id=1055.

Thursdays JANUARY THRU MARCH

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

The “gold standard” mindfulness program worldwide. Relax the body, quiet the mind, open

the heart. 8 week course on Thursdays 6:00-8:30 PM.

Orientation January 16th. Learn to promote resilience, prevent

burnout, cultivate compassion and manage stress-related

chronic conditions. Instructor:

John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive, Lexington,

KY 859-373-0033. Full details at www.mindbodystudio.

org/?page_id=1262. UK Wellness Program offers deep discount

for UK employees, retirees and spouses.

Fridays

Argentine tango “Dance of the Heart” Passionate and RomanticMindful and Meditative. A

uniquely transformative social skill, art form and movement

in treatment of back pain

that does not require surgery. 12–1pm. Presented by Tony

Delk IMAC Regeneration Center. Location: Friendship Towers,

580 Greenfield Drive, Lexington, KY 40517, 3rd Floor. RSVP to sgordon@sayre.us.

January 15

Dine Out for Sayre at Fazoli’s

last one before FDA approvals. Wood Drive, Lexington, KY

Contact Shannon Gordon at sgordon@sayre.us to RSVP.

January 30

Dementia Friendly Community Kickoff 6:30PM -8:30PM at the

Lexington Senior Center, 195

Life Lane Lexington, KY. Please RSVP: 859-278-6072. Respite

will be provided by Best Friends Center Volunteers.Reservations Required. Refreshments

Provided. Dementia friendly

communities foster the ability of people living with dementia to

remain in community and engage and thrive in day to day living.

Come and join us for a night of

collaboration and education as

Help us raise funds for Sayre

you lend your voice to what will

only nonprofit Senior Living

Friendly!

Christian Village, Lexington’s Community, by joining us for

lunch or dinner at Fazoli’s on

Saron Drive (11am–9pm.) 20% of

all sales will be donated to Sayre. Menu can be viewed at www. fazolis.com.

January 25 Urban Mountain Challenge

Come Climb The Big Blue Building for a Great Local

Charity helping individuals who are resilient despite limitations of injury or disease. Race

details on the Health&Wellness Magazine Race website:

healthandwellnessmagazine.net /race-calendar.html

January 29

Relax the body, quiet the mind,

caregiving, burnout and chronic

Jan/Feb 2020

make Lexington truly Dementia

February 8

A Day of MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Body, Mind and Heart

at http://www.mindbodystudio.

org/?page_id=1020. UK Wellness employees, retirees and spouses.

February 8

John’s Run/Walk Shop “Don’t Break It” Resolution Run

This run is the second half of the John’s Run/Walk Shop’s

4th Annual Resolution Runs!

You made your resolution, you kicked off the New Year with a celebratory Run/Walk with us,

and you’re well on your way to making 2020 all about health,

wellness, and self improvement! Now comes the hard part: sticking to it. Not to worry

though! We’re here to help! On

February 8th, we invite everyone

back to the shop for another run/ walk! Track your progress, see

your improvement, or start your resolution if you missed the run on New Year’s Day! There will

be a time clock and route maps available with distances from

1-13.1 miles, so you can run or

walk as much or as little as you

want! Like always, we’ll raffle off prizes before the run and have

post-run snacks and coffee! The run will start promptly at 12:00 PM so show up by 11:30 AM

for raffles and giveaways! Race details on the Health&Wellness Magazine Race website:

healthandwellnessmagazine.net /race-calendar.html

9AM-4PM. Relax the body,

February 22

heart. Promote resilience,

Come and walk or run a 5K in

quiet the mind and open the

The Runsie 5K

manage stress and prevent

a onesie! The event will open in

resources for healing. Learn

the walk/run.This event is for all

stress-related chronic conditions.

and non-competitors. All profits

MD, MSPH, FAAFP

Lighthouse Ministries! Race

Drive Lexington. Pre-registration

Magazine Race website:

0033 and emailing john@

/race-calendar.html

burnout. Mobilize your own inner

prayer followed by the start of

mind-body skills for managing

ages and for both competitors

Facilitator: John A. Patterson

above expenses go to benefit

Mind Body Studio 517 Southland

details on the Health&Wellness

required by calling 859-373-

healthandwellnessmagazine.net

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Senior Services DIRECTORY

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Category Key

Does your business provide excellent senior services?

County Offices & Meal Programs call us for a spot Health Care Systems & Hospitals in the directory 859.368.0778 Transportation, Personal Shopping, Errands Senior Day Centers, Adult Day Centers & Respite Care In Home Care (Non-Medical) In Home Medical Care Mental Health, Family & Caregiver Support, Advice Disability & Rehabilitation

About the Directory Living Well 60+ is striving to make your search for local senior services a bit easier. We know there are many companies available to assist seniors in central Kentucky â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so many that beginning a search to fit your need can seem like a daunting task. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why our directory features a collection of local companies and organizations who have a solid track record of providing exceptional assistance. We hope it becomes a useful starting point in your search for quality senior services.

Medical Equipment, Supplies & Monitoring Systems Finances & Estate Planning, Trusts/Wills, Reverse Mortgage Funeral Arrangement & Pre-Planning Legal Services Home Repair & Maintenance

Skilled Nursing Facilities, Personal Care Homes, Long-Term Care Senior Independent Living & Retirement Housing Real Estate / Rent- Subsidized Housing For Independent Living Moving, Estate Sales, Downsizing Services Fitness, Healthy Eating & Healthy Living Healthcare, Medicare Help and Insurance Vision Care Entertainment

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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

3150 Custer Drive, Suite 303 Lexington, KY 40517 859-313-5167 www.accessiblebluegrass.com

Alliance Medical & Home Care 3716 Willow Ridge Road Lexington, KY 40514 859-296-9525 www.alliancelexington.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

Seniors Helping Seniors

Where seniors who want to help are matched w/ seniors looking for help

710 E. Main Street Lexington, KY 40502 859-408-1145 www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/lexington

IN HOME MEDICAL CARE Medi-Calls

1055 Wellington Way #215 Lexington, KY 40513 859-422-4369

Saint Joseph Home Health

2464 Fortune Dr. Ste. 110 Lexington, KY 40509 859-277-5111 www.saintjosephanchomecare.com

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DISABILITY & REHABILITATION

YMCA of Central Kentucky 239 E. High St. Lexington, KY 40502 859-254-9622 ymcaofcentralky.org

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

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

600 Perimeter Drive, Ste. 175 859-268-1201 www.drayerpt.com

690 Mason Headley Rd. 859-278-9080 www.lafayettelexington.com

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Lexington Beaumont Center

Ashland Terrace

1010 Monarch Street, Ste. 150 859-219-0211 www.drayerpt.com

FINANCES & ESTATE PLANNING, TRUSTS/WILLS, REVERSE MORTGAGE Attorney Walter C. Cox, Jr & Assoc. LLC 2333 Alexandria Dr. 859-514-6033 www.waltercoxlaw.com info@waltercoxlaw.com

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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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

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Your Family, Your Health, Our Passion Family Practice Associates of Lexington, P.S.C. Proudly serving Kentucky for 35 years. • Family Practice • Pediatrics • Internal Medicine • Primary Care for your entire family!

Hamburg Pavilion Location

Harrodsburg Road Location

1775 Alysheba Way #201

2040 Harrodsburg Rd, Ste 300

Lexington, KY 40509

Lexington, KY 40503

859.278.5007 www.fpalex.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Morning Pointe Senior Living Residences

233 Ruccio Way, Lexington, KY 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

Liberty Ridge Senior Living Community 701 Liberty Ridge Lane 859-543-9449 www.libertyridge.com

Senior Helpers of the Bluegrass

3070 Harrodsburg Rd., Ste. 240 Lexington, KY 40503 859-296-2525 seniorhelpers.com/lexington

REAL ESTATE / RENT-SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING Turf Town Properties, Inc. 124 Kentucky Ave. Lexington, KY 40502 859-268-4663 www.turftown.com

Briarwood Apartments 1349 Centre Parkway Lexington, KY 40517 859-272-3421 glickco.com

MOVING, ESTATE SALES, DOWNSIZING SERVICES

Home Care by Seniors for Seniors

Caring Transitions 1411 Delaware Ave. 859-543-9848 www.CTLex.net

Lexington Life Services 859-797-8157 lexingtonlifeservices.com

Hall’s Moving Service, Inc. SENIORS SAVE 5% 258 E. 2nd Street, Lexington 859-231-0428

here’s a huge difference in the kind of home care you can receive from someone who really understands your life as a senior. Our caring, compassionate seniors are there to help. We offer the services you need to stay in your home, living independently. Call us today!

Companionship | Light Housekeeping | Meal Preparation | Transportation

FITNESS, HEALTHY EATING & HEALTHY LIVING Yoga Health & Therapy Center

322 West Second St. Lexington, KY 40507 859-254-9529 www.yogahealthcenter.org

Well Fed Meals

1301 Winchester Rd. #17 Lexington, KY 40505 859-539-5863 www.wellfedmeals.com

HEALTHCARE, MEDICARE HELP & INSURANCE Kentucky Health Solutions

2365 Harrodsburg Road Suite B235 Lexington, KY 40504 Direct: 859-312-9646 Office: 859-309-5033 kyhealthsolutions.com

REAL ESTATE

VISION CARE

1099 Duval Street Lexington, KY 40515 859-338-6099 TheJusticeGroup.rhr.com

3288 Eagle View Ln. Suite 300 Lexington, KY 859-278-9486 www.medicalvision.com

The Justice Group at Rector Hayden Realtors

Like getting a little help from your friends®

Medical Vision

859.408.1145 KY 500239

www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/lexington

If you are interested in becoming a service provider we would like to hear from you too. ©2018 Seniors Helping Seniors. Each office is independently owned and operated. All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resource Inc. Not all services are available in all areas.

TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL SHOPPING, ERRANDS

Superior Van & Mobility 4734 Rockford Plaza Louisville, KY 40216 1-800-458-8267 www.superiorvan.com

Let Us Do That, LLC 859-219-9207 www.LetUsDoThat.com info@LetUsDoThat.com

Alliance Medical & Home Care

3716 Willow Ridge Road Lexington, KY 40514 859-296-9525 www.alliancelexington.com

ENTERTAINMENT Radio Eye

1733 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40517 info@radioeye.org 859-422-6390 or 800-238-5193 ext 5.

Physical Exercise Has Benefits for

Brain Health By Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

Researchers at the University of Maryland have found adults with mild cognitive impairment improved their brain function by adding exercise for brain fitness. Dr. Carson Smith, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland School of Public Health in College Park, said, “We found after 12 weeks of being on a moderate exercise program, study participants improved their neural efficiency.” Physical exercise recommendations for adults call for 150 minutes of exercise spread out over a week. The activity should cause perspiration and raise the heart rate. For this study, two groups of physically inactive adults were selected. One group was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and thus at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The other group had no measured cognitive impairment. Both groups engaged in moderately intense treadmill walking, supervised by a personal trainer, for 12 weeks. Both before and after the intervention, researchers used functional MRI to measure brain activation. Brain scans taken after the three-month exercise intervention showed enhanced neural efficiency in several areas of the brain typically affected in Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, the study’s subjects improved their cardiovascular fitness by about 10 percent, providing physical benefit. Physical exercise is a trigger for thinking and memory functions through both direct and indirect means. The benefits of exercise

Physical exercise recommendations for adults call for 150 minutes of exercise spread out over a week.

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come directly from its ability to reduce insulin resistance and inflammation and to stimulate the release of growth factors, including chemicals in the brain that affect the health of its cells. Indirectly, exercise improves mood and sleep and reduces stress and anxiety. With inactivity and a sedentary life style, these brain areas frequently cause or contribute to cognitive impairment. Several research studies have suggested certain regions of the brain that control thinking and memory are vulnerable to cognitive impairment. These areas include the prefrontal cortex and the medial temporal cortex. With physical inactivity, adults tend to experience some cognitive impairment realized as memory loss. While clinician researchers are not sure which type of exercise is best, almost all the research studies have found walking to be beneficial for memory gain. The results indicate there was measurable memory improvement with regular exercise. When study participants walked briskly for one hour twice a week, significant improvement in memory function occurred. That 120 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week made a difference in measured memory function.

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If the goal of 150 minutes a week seems unachievable, start with a few minutes a day and increase the amount of exercise by five or 10 minutes every week until you reach the goal. If you don’t want to walk, consider other moderate-intensity exercises, such as swimming, stair climbing, tennis, squash, pickleball or dancing. Don’t forget household activities can count as well, such as intense gardening, raking leaves or any activity that increases heart pumping so much that you break out in a light sweat. Some individuals say they just can’t get started. If you’re one of them, consider these options: join a fitness center or work out with a buddy who can help to get you into the routine. Try using an app or wearable tracking device such as a FitBit to measure your progress made toward set goals. If you’re having difficulty getting started on your own, consider hiring a certified personal trainer who can provide guidance, support and accountability for both the type and pace of your exercise program plan. Whatever exercise and options you choose, commit to establishing exercise as a regular daily routine. You’ll find it is very good medicine for both physical and brain health.

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pet health

Looking for the best pet care options for the health and wellness of your 4-Legged friends? Then welcome to our “Pet Health” Section, where we will bring you the finest businesses in Central Kentucky that will tend to the care and well-being of our furry loved ones. In this issue we feature “Uptown Hounds,” an upscale pet resort in downtown Lexington that will pamper your pooch in the way he or she deserves, as well as all the good things that are happening at the Lexington Humane Society.

VOLUNTEER

WITH THE LEXINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY

re you looking for something new to do with your time in the New Year? Are you interested in making a difference in the life of a homeless animal? Check out the Lexington Humane Society’s Volunteer Program at AdoptLove.net. There are opportunities at the Lexington Humane Society (LHS) for people of all ages. Time is a valuable gift to offer the LHS and the animals they care for. Volunteers are very important to LHS! They are actively involved in the general care of animals, including exercising, socializing, grooming, helping with laundry and

cleaning kennels. Volunteers also play a role in special projects, events, humane education and offsite outreach programs. Are you a Teen Volunteer under the age of 18? No problem. Do you have a group that would like to volunteer? LHS can accommodate you! Is Court-Ordered Community Service a necessity for you? No sweat. From the Volunteer for a Day program to the Specialized Volunteer program, LHS has something for everyone! If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of shelter animals, volunteering with LHS is a great way to begin.

How to get started: • LHS volunteers must complete a questionnaire and, once reviewed, attend an orientation and training class. • LHS volunteers must abide by the shelter volunteer policies at all times. • LHS volunteers must commit to a minimum of six hours a month for at least a six-month period. • LHS volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to work with animals independently. Too young to volunteer with the animals? Here VOLUNTEER Continued on Page 26

Benefiting the animals of the

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A FRESH START TO A FRESH YEAR: UPSCALE GROOMING AT UPTOWN HOUNDS! By David Bryan Blondell, Special Sections Dir.

othing in this world is better than the love you give and receive from your pets. And when it comes to starting off the new year on the right paw, there’s nothing better than giving your beloved dog an upscale grooming experience at Uptown Hounds. America’s Uptown Hounds Luxury Resorts were created as an all-inclusive, high-quality, high-energy environment where canine pets play, primp, relax and stay. And let’s face it – your newly primped pooch deserves the best care you can provide when it comes to a place to board them during the day or for an extended period of time. Conveniently located in downtown Lexington near office buildings, the University of Kentucky campus and all of the downtown hospitals and healthcare facilities, Uptown Hounds’ guests – pets AND their owners – have a multitude of luxurious amenities to enjoy.

Uptown Hounds features large, plush hotel suites for short and long-term boarding, private daycare rooms, a top-notch Salon & Spa and a boutique with the finest of toys, treats, food and pet-related merchandise. In addition, extremely large heated indoor and manicured outdoor play areas provide your pooch the most fun and friendly environment possible. (An oversized doggie-only pool is available seasonally, open May 1 through Nov. 1.) Moreover, the beautiful marble floors and walls and the upscale fixtures that are part of the facility’s luxurious decor simply reflect the upscale treatment your four-legged member of royalty deserves! Upon arrival, Concierge Services can help you create a custom long-term boarding or daycare stay for your dog. At check-in you can arrange fetch, belly rubs, gourmet treats and toys from the Boutique and email postcards. (Professional photographic and custom Fine Art services of your pets are also available upon request – makes a great gift!)

The Daycare Services at Uptown Hounds are considered second to none, with newly expanded hours of 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to make it more convenient for working owners. Once there, the friendly Pet Services Staff makes sure your dog is well cared for and is GROOMING Continued on Page 26

“Start the New Year oﬀ with a fresh look for your Dog”

www.UptownHounds.com

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pet events

JANUARY PINS FOR PAWS Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty Charity Event benefiting the LHS animals

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having a happy, fun stay with up to three play-time sessions with its newfound friends (grouped by weight and activity level). Individual playtime and extra attention is also offered, as is supervised usage of the popular 30-foot by 50-foot outdoor pool during its seasonal operation. Now, the best part: the upscale grooming of your pet at Uptown Hounds! To kick off the new year, in January the theme is “Refreshed” – and the Salon & Spa Services department will impart this sentiment upon their two-legged clients and four-legged guests alike with a variety of Grooming Packages to choose from – all to get their pets off to a “Fresh” start in the new year. In addition to the top-quality bathing and hair-cutting services they provide, further pamper your pooch with toenail polish, toothbrushing and hair coloring! Nothing other than this new, fresh look will please you and your beloved pet more. Please call to inquire about which Grooming Package option best fits your needs. Uptown Hounds recognizes the proper, professional care of your pets is among the most important considerations you have. For anyone wanting to give as much love and special treatment to your dogs as they give you during this new year, please give America’s Uptown Hounds Luxury Resorts a try. You are welcome to visit the Web site at www.UptownHounds.com or call Guest Services at (859) 255-2275. Uptown Hounds is conveniently located just off South Broadway at 466 Angliana Avenue, a half mile from downtown and a block from The Red Mile. They invite you to take a quick tour of the facility and look forward to welcoming you and your dog as part of the Uptown Hounds family!

WHAT? We're excited to announce that on Friday, January 24th 2020, Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty Charity Event will be hosting the Eighth Annual BGSIR Charity Event, Pins for Paws, at Southland Bowling Lanes. The event has been such a huge success ($72,966 donated to charity!) the past seven years that we can’t wait to get started on making our eighth attempt at this better & hopefully a little bigger. Just like last year, the entire facility is booked & have at least 40 teams again for a fun & challenging tournament. WHY? The most exciting aspect of this event each year is how the net proceeds are used. As with the past six years, 50% of these net proceeds will automatically be donated to the Lexington Humane Society in the name of Brian Mattone. The other 50% will be donated to the winning team’s charity of choice! Last year’s winners also designated their donation to the Lexington Humane Society in Brian’s name. That makes seven year total charitable disbursements of $66,996 to LHS. Incredible! Everyone that participates has a chance to make a difference for their respective charitable designee. HOW MUCH? As with the past seven years, the 4 person teams will cost $250 each & details about the event will be announced soon. The great thing is that each team will be guaranteed at least four games, will have a great Friday bowling, and get to see all of our friends! This event is a great way to support Brian Mattone’s Legacy with the Lexington Humane Society as well as our local community.

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are some other ways to help the animals: • Hold a donation drive at your school or church to collect needed items for the animals. • Take a tour of the LHS Adoption Center with your class, team, youth group or scout troop to learn more about the facility and mission. • Let LHS host your birthday party and request that your guests bring donations in lieu of gifts. • Attend Critter Camp (summer) to learn more about animal welfare. • Collect money for the animals by running a lemonade stand, garage sale or bake sale. • Bake homemade treats for the animals. For more information on joining the LHS Volunteer program please call 859-233-0044 x 254 or visit AdoptLove.net.

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Bariatrics for Older Adults

Population group shows increased rates of obesity

by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

The U.S. Census Bureau (2019) reports about 27 million Americans are Living Well into their 70s. And this population group is showing increased rates of obesity. Obesity has become one of the most significant health problems, affecting more than one third of the global population. The elderly population is not immune to the proportional increase in obesity. The prevalence of obesity rises progressively in this age group. Efforts to better manage this condition have led some older adults to choose bariatric interventions. Bariatrics is the branch of medicine that addresses the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of obesity. It provides a range of interventions that include well-established, evidence-based dietary guidelines, exercise and medication management. When these frontline approaches are not able to manage obesity well, bariatric surgery may be considered as an alternative. The most common bariatric surgery procedures are gastric bypass, sleeve

gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. Bariatric surgery has been the focus of several studies. Notable is one study that found age does not appear to significantly increase the risks associated with having weight-loss surgery (Susmallian, Raziel, Barnea, et al., 2019). These researchers suggest bariatric surgery gives obese elderly patients an acceptable result, and it can often improve their health and quality of life. A new consensus conference panel is needed to set appropriate guidelines and recommendations regarding criteria for bariatric surgery in older adults. The higher complication rates in elderly patients are attributable to comorbidities. The clinical concerns for the aging population are controversial because of the limited number of established guidelines. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;obesity paradoxâ&#x20AC;? may also play a role. Initially established in the late 1990s, the obesity paradox is a hypothesis that holds that obesity and rates of high cholesterol may be somewhat protective and are associated with greater survival rates in certain

elderly individuals or those with certain chronic diseases. People considering bariatric surgery should know such an intervention carries some long-term risks for some patients. These include what is known as the dumping syndrome, a condition that can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, low blood sugar, malnutrition, hernia, ulcers, bowel obstruction, nausea and vomiting. While the conclusions of recent published research suggest elderly patients should not be denied bariatric surgical intervention only because of their age, they should be carefully counseled about the complexities and increased risks that may lead to the possibility of less satisfactory outcomes. Sources and ResourcesÂ

Susmallian, S., Raziel, A, Barnea, R. and Paran, H. Bariatric surgery in older adults: Should there be an age limit? Medicine (Baltimore): Jan 98(3):e13824. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000013824. PMID:30653091

January/February 2020

Dating Safety for Seniors

Protect your private space and your identity Dating can be complicated at any age. It’s all about finding a partner you like AND trust and with whom you possibly want to create a future. There are traditional ways of meeting people such as through interest groups, churches and community organizations. There are also the newly popular Internet and online dating applications. With these, you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home to find your match.

By Jamie Lober, Staff Writer When signing up on a website or downloading an app, do your research first and read reviews. One of the most important things to consider when meeting someone new is your safety. EHarmony encourages users to Google someone before meeting them in person. If you search Google images, you can verify that the photo is not used on more than one social media account and that only one person is using it. You can even take things a step further and order a background check as a protective measure. AARP recommends keeping the conversation on the dating platform instead of moving to text messaging or e-mailing too quickly. Scammers will often tell you they don’t log on to the dating app frequently or their subscription is about to end. Don’t let anyone in to your private space at first sight. If you meet someone on the Internet, be cautious. Safeguard all your information, including your online dating account itself by making sure your password is very strong and cannot be guessed easily. Match.com says you should never send money or share financial information because it can be impossible to reverse the transaction or find out where the money went. When you set up a first date, meet in a public place where you will be surrounded by others, such as a coffeehouse, rather than taking a walk in a park that may be deserted in some areas. Arrive in your own car and make sure your phone has a full charge in case you need to call help. The first few times you go out, you may want to tell a trusted friend or family member who you are meeting and where you are going. A good idea is to propose a group date or having a couple

you are friends with join you. An activity such as dancing, bowling or miniature golf can be more fun if there’s a larger group. There is, of course, safety in numbers. Consistency is important, too. You want to be sure the person’s appearance and personality do not change from date to date. Until you’ve spent time getting to know someone, don’t rush to give out your address or too much personal information. This can put you at risk. Many people think it’s better to talk for a period of time online or on the phone before meeting in real life, but the opposite is true. EHarmony suggests meeting as soon as possible to rule out secrets and lies. If there is a reason you cannot meet right away, you can FaceTime or Skype. Not meeting right away is one of the top signs a future relationship is unlikely. Communicate about matters that are important to you. Don’t overlook the importance of discussing sexual health. Match.com says you should know both your status and your partner’s because not all sexually transmitted diseases show symptoms. By getting tested regularly, you can prevent the spread of disease. Respect and consent are critical to all aspects of your growing relationship. Trust your instincts and look out for yourself. Zoosk suggests carrying pepper spray in case you find yourself in a situation where you feel threatened or attacked. A date can put tasteless, odorless and colorless drugs in your drink that may lead to sexual assault. If you ever suspect you have been drugged, report the situation and leave the date right away. Dating can be fun and safe as long as you use common sense and follow basic strategies. Every date is one step closer to finding the right person for you.

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The Emerging Science Underlying Weight Loss Dietitian Shares Gut Health Recommendations By Lucy Yanckello and Jessie Hoffman, Ph.D., R.D.

Do you want to be healthier in the New Year? Watch the clock! The human body has an internal clockwork called the circadian rhythm. Circadian means “around a day” in Latin and refers to a cycle of about 24 hours. Your circadian rhythm helps control basic physiologic functions, from energy metabolism to the immune system. With a New Year in full stride, many people hope to leave bad eating habits behind. Forget fad diets or cutting out carbs. Instead, take advantage of your internal clock to boost energy metabolism. During the day, the human body is primed for energy extraction (and use)

from food. However, at night, the body is engineered to rest and repair. Being mindful of when you eat – and when you do not – can be beneficial to overall health. Recently, eating patterns such as time-restricted feeding (TRF) have become popular. An important aspect to consider with TRF is that the number of calories are not restricted; instead, the amount of time during the day when calories are consumed is limited. TRF promotes a feeding window of eight to 10 hours each day; during the remaining 14 to 16 hours, you will fast (i.e., consume no food or energy-containing drinks). Recent research has demonstrated favorable outcomes with this eating pattern, including protection against obesity. In human research studies, TRF with an overnight fast of more than 11 hours caused significant weight changes,

with 2-percent weight loss over a twoweek period in men. TRF has also been associated with decreased blood glucose and improvements in cholesterol, thereby reducing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome risk. Implementing a feeding/fasting pattern such as TRF can help keep circadian rhythms on track, even if you are jet lagged or deprived of natural sunlight (typical during the winter). In addition, consistent feeding and fasting rhythms contribute to a diverse and healthy gut microbiome (good for the bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract), which is important to keep energy metabolism on track. Remember this is a new field of research; it is always a good idea to speak with a health professional before changing your eating patterns or trying TRF.

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Gut Health Recommendations from a Registered Dietitian By Jessie Hoffman, Ph.D. There are many gut health fads out there, but strategies to support gut health are actually very simple. To start, beneficial bacteria in the gut thrive off foods we eat that our bodies cannot completely digest. The best example of this is fiber. Dietary fibers are a primary fuel source for bacterial metabolism, helping the beneficial microbes in the gut thrive. To increase dietary fiber, incorporate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet. Additional ways to improve gut health include managing stress and getting enough sleep. When stress increases and sleep is disturbed, it is common to have disruptions in bowel habits. In fact, research has shown a link between stress, sleep and a healthy gut microbiome. Finally, make sure you are eat-

ing. Skipping meals can slow down digestion while the body tries to extract all the calories it can from the food it receives. When this happens, constipation is common and may lead to disruptions of your gut microbiome. Because of this, highly restrictive and/or chronic dieting is not advised. Use caution if you choose to try intermittent fasting (IF) or TRF. This area of research is still very new and we are still learning about these methods. Becoming restrictive and rigid with eating habits can be harmful to the mental health of some individuals. If you have a history of an eating disorder, intermittent fasting may not be the best idea for you. However, if you are in a good headspace with food and choose to try intermittent fasting, start small by implementing a 12- to 16-hour fast (for example, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.).

References

Hu, Dandan, et al. Gut flora shift caused by time-restricted feeding might protect the host from metabolic syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. Translational Cancer Research 7.5 (2018):1282-1289. Longo, Valter D., and Satchidananda Panda. Fasting, circadian rhythms and timerestricted feeding in healthy lifespan. Cell Metabolism 23.6 (2016): 1048-1059.

About the Authors:

This article was team written by graduate students and educators in the Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine with oversight by Dr. Sara Police.

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