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A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR YOUR GENERATION MARCH / APRIL 2018 VOL. 14 ISSUE 1

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STAFF WRITERS

Contents

Michelle Barichello

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Chip Sebastian

Angela S. Hoover

Harleena Singh

Jean Jeffers

Martha Evans Sparks

Dr. Tom Miller

TaNiqua Ward, M.S.

Lisa M. Petsche

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12 Ways to Help an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

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ELDER LAW: Probate Basics

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Container Gardening Saves Time and Labor

Brian Lord / Publisher Kim Blackburn / Sales Representative Jennifer Lord / Customer Relations Specialist Barry Lord / Sales Representative Anastassia Zikkos / Sales Representative

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14 Taking Care of Your Feet: They play an essential role in well-being 15 FAMILY VISION: Sensory Integration Important for Balance 16 EVENTS CALENDAR

22 Older Adults and Strength Training 24 Healthy Tanning for Senior Skin 25 Grandparents as Parents Conference Returns to Lexington 26 FUNERAL: Support Groups Help Families Heal When Someone Dies 28 Take Steps to Minimize Wrinkles and Promote Younger-Looking Skin SENIOR LIVING: Liberty Ridge Offers Residents a Comfortable, Faith-Based Environment

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12 Ways

TO HELP AN ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER Learn how to be a supportive friend

by Lisa M. Petsche, Staff Writer

One in 10 Americans over age 65 years and almost half of those over age 85 years have Alzheimer’s disease or a related type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, involves a gradual breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Affected persons lose the ability to interpret information and send messages to their bodies to behave in certain ways. Over time they experience mental, emotional, behavioral and physical changes, necessitating increasing amounts of supervision and, eventually, hands-on help with activities of daily living. Family members provide most – in many cases all – of that care. They risk developing depression and other health problems due to the emotional strain and physical toll of caregiving over time. Here are a dozen things you, as a friend or relative, can do to help prevent an Alzheimer’s caregiver you know from wearing down and losing hope. 1. Keep in touch.

Recognize you may have to make most of the effort in maintaining the relationship. But it is worth it.

2. Become informed.

Educate yourself about AD to help you understand the kinds of challenges caregivers face and share information with family and friends. Share your findings with the caregiver as well, especially strategies for managing challenging behavior. 3. Lend an ear.

Listen non-judgmentally and demonstrate compassion. Don’t give unsolicited advice. 4. Connect them with other caregivers.

Locate caregiver support groups (contact the local office on aging or Alzheimer’s Association chapter) and encourage the caregiver to try one. Offer to stay with their care receiver while they attend meetings. 5. Promote self-care.

Encourage the caregiver to eat nutritiously, exercise and get sufficient rest to maintain good health. Also encourage them to get regular medical checkups. Offer to stay with the care receiver while they attend appointments. 6. Provide practical help.

Determine what kind of assistance the caregiver could use most. Perhaps it’s picking

up groceries, running errands or doing laundry or yard work. If your assistance is declined, continue to express your desire to help. Take over a casserole or muffins or, if you’re a neighbor, sweep or shovel the walk or bring in the garbage bins.

11. Watch for signs of trouble.

7. Surprise the caregiver with a treat.

Praise the caregiver’s efforts and be an ongoing source of encouragement. In particular, support them if they decide to place their care receiver in a longterm care residence – a difficult but usually necessary decision at some point in the disease process. Do whatever you can to help them and their care receiver with the transition.

Ideas include a movie, a favorite magazine, fresh flowers or a plant or a gift certificate to a restaurant that delivers. 8. Give them a break.

Offer to sit with the care receiver for an hour while they go to a hair appointment or out to lunch with friends, or for a longer stretch so they can attend a concert, play or sporting event. 9. Locate resources.

Offer to obtain information about community support services and encourage their use as appropriate. 10. Join the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Your support will assist them in providing aid not only to your friend or relative but also to other AD caregivers. Membership also makes a thoughtful gift for the caregiver.

Encourage the caregiver to seek help from their primary care physician or a social worker if they feel overwhelmed or hopeless or if they start to fear for their safety or their care receiver’s. 12. Stand by them.

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there is a valid will, the court will appoint the person listed as the Personal Representative. If there is not a will, the court will appoint whomever it deems best suited and situated to perform the duties of the Personal Representative. How: If you choose not to retain an Attorney to assist you with the probate process, Kentucky has a guide to basic probate procedures and the necessary legal forms available in the court clerk’s office as well as online. The clerk’s office will provide materials, however, they are unable to give legal advice.

Duties of the Personal Representative: Administering the Estate:

Within 60 days of being appointed, the Personal Representative must file an inventory of the estate’s assets with the District Court. It is up to the Personal Representative to determine what assets belong in the probate estate and what assets will pass outside of the probate estate. Creditors: Under the law, certain creditor claims are “preferred”. These include funeral

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container size to match the plant’s growth requirements. Each container must have drainage holes in the bottom so the roots will not stand in water. If the container does not already have holes, make at least four small nail holes in the sides, half an inch from the bottom.

Container Gardening

CHOOSING WHAT TO PLANT

As a general rule, nearly all leafy vegetables and any herb will do well in containers. Plant breeders have developed many dwarf or miniature varieties for container production. Crops with many fruits per plant such as tomatoes are good choices. A 12-inch by 48-inch by 8-inch box makes an excellent patio herb garden. Chives, thyme, basil, marjoram and summer savory will all do well in such a box. The sprawling growth habit of various mints, oregano and rosemary make them attractive for use in hanging baskets.

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by Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer

Gardens are great, but they require a lot of time, labor and money. They also require land space and good soil.

Container gardening skirts all these obstacles, offering reduced time, effort and costs, and can be enjoyed in an apartment or other home lacking a yard. Vegetables and herbs can be grown in containers on a balcony, patio or walkway.

CHOOSING YOUR CONTAINERS

Containers can made of clay, wood (cedar or redwood), plastic or metal. Feeding and watering plants is easier in big containers since small ones need more frequent attention. Choose the

Use a commercially prepared greenhouse soil mix to grow plants in containers. Moisten the soil mix the day before you intend to plant for best results. Many mixes contain high percentages of peat, which requires time to soak up water. Peat moistens faster with hot water than with cold. A drop of dishwashing soap will help wet dry potting mixes. Fill a clean container to within half an inch of the top with the mixture. Follow

Growing Containers: TYPE

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2” pot

2”

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1 pint

6” pot

6”

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No.10 can

6”

7”

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8” planter

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8”

1.5 gallons

10” planter

10”

9”

2.5 gallons

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13”

9.5”

4 gallons

5-gallon can

11”

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11.5”

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… nearly all leafy vegetables and any herb will do well in containers.

Typical Container Dimensions SIZE

VOLUME

7.25” x 6.25” 1 gallon

the seed package’s instructions for planting. Sow the seed more thickly than needed in case some do not germinate. Put a label with the name and variety of the vegetable/plant and the date of planting in or on each container. Water the seed gently with a watering can after sowing, being careful not to wash out the seed. Or put a burlap bag over the container to reduce water impact. Thin the plants for proper spacing when they have two or more leaves. Be aware container soils can dry out very quickly, especially on a concrete patio in full sun, so daily watering may be necessary. Water when the soil feels dry, but do not go to

extremes. The soil should not be soggy or have water standing on top of it. Apply water until it runs out the drainage holes. Vegetables grown in containers should be fertilized regularly. Make the first application three weeks after the plants have two sets of leaves. Repeat once a week, using a soluble plant food at one-half strength (according to label directions). Keep a close watch for insects and diseases that may attack your vegetables. After harvesting spring and early summer crops, replant the containers with vegetables for the summer or fall garden.

Vegetables grown in containers should be fertilized regularly.

8” x 8”

2 gallons

10” x 10”

3 gallons

12” x 11”

4 gallons

12” x 12”

5 gallons

13” x 13”

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Pseudobulbar Affect: What You Need to Know Research has expanded medical community’s understanding by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

Mental health professionals have encountered pseudobulbar affect (PBA) when dealing with traumatic brain injury and some neuropsychological issues people face. Associated with this condition are frequent, uncontrollable outbursts of crying or laughing in people with certain neurologic conditions or brain injuries. This damage can disrupt brain signaling, causing a short circuit and triggering involuntary episodes of crying or laughing that may occur several times a day and can last seconds to minutes. Other symptoms of PBA include anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. PBA is not a new condition; Charles Darwin first described it in medical literature more than a century ago.

Individuals with PBA often rudeness or insensitivity. Crying experience episodes of loss episodes can be interpreted as of control best described in signs of distress or vulnerability two ways. There are periods of and may result in recurrent uncontrollable crying or laughing periods of anxiety. inappropriate to the situations In the past, medical and in which they mental health occur. These are professionals Many cases of spontaneous referred to PBA eruptions that with such labels pseudobulbar don’t reflect as emotional affect go the way the incontinence person actually or pathological unreported and feels. Many laughing and PBA patients crying. As undiagnosed describe research into due to a lack of occasions where brain activity they laughed awareness about expanded when they were the medical actually feeling community’s the condition. sad or cried understanding when they really of these felt happy. These outbursts often symptoms, these labels changed. prove embarrassing for patients It is estimated the prevalence and can be upsetting for people of PBA, accurately diagnosed, around them. Laughing episodes may include as many as 2 million can be misconstrued as signs of Americans. It can affect both

men and women, young and old. The Mayo Clinic notes many cases of PBA go unreported and undiagnosed due to a lack of awareness about the condition. Helpful specialists who work with PBA patients include neuropsychologists, neurologists and psychiatrists. SOURCES & RESOURCES

• Mayo Clinic (www.mayoclinic.org) • Pseudobulbar Info (www.pbainfo.org) ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Thomas W. Miller, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Scientist, Center for Health, Intervention and Prevention, University of Connecticut and Professor, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Department of Gerontology, College of Public Health, University of Kentucky.

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Seniors and Joint Replacement ARTHRITIS PAIN MAY REQUIRE SURGERY by Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer

As any senior will tell you, with advancing age there are more aches and pains in the body. Some of this pain may be due to arthritis, a common condition among the older population. Some arthritic (joint) pain may be controlled with small lifestyle changes, by application of heat or cold, taking a pain reliever such as Tylenol or physical therapy (PT). However, if your joint pain makes it hard to sleep, keeps you from doing day-to-day activities such as visiting with friends or going to church or if it makes it difficult to perform everyday activities such as walking up stairs, you may require surgery. Nearly 700,000 Americans have hip or knee joint replacement surgery every year, and that number is rising with the maturing of baby boomers. In joint replacement surgery, the abnormal or diseased bone and its

lining structures are removed and a new metal joint is put in their place. This replacement allows the joint(s) to move without pain. There are a number of different types of joint replacement procedures: shoulder, ankle, elbow, finger. The most common type of joint replacement surgery in seniors involves the hip or knee. Here are some recommendations to consider if you are planning joint replacement surgery: Ask questions. When you are referred to an orthopedic surgeon, ask the surgeon what benefit this procedure will have at your age and health. Ask about the risks involved, what the surgery entails,

what preparation is needed, the kind of anesthesia that will be used, the length of hospitalization and the kind of physical therapy you will receive after surgery. Also ask what pain management options are available and how long recovery is likely to take. Ask about your options. Are you a candidate for a less invasive surgery? Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery involves fewer, smaller incisions. Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery involves a small cut. These options generally require shorter hospital stays as well as shorter recovery periods, but usually they are available only if you are in excellent health and are

younger. Those who have other health problems and are older may require the traditional surgery. Inform your surgeon about all your medications, including overthe-counter meds, vitamins, herbs and other remedies. You may need to discontinue some of these before and after surgery. Ask your doctor to recommend safe and appropriate exercises to get in shape before surgery. Stretching, aerobics and lifting weights are generally recommended. One consideration is practicing exercises that strengthen your upper torso and arms. This will help if you have to use a walker after surgery. Research indicates exercise may

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speed up the healing and recovery process in older persons. Talk to your doctor about your diet. Lose weight if you are overweight. You may need nutritional supplements before and after surgery or perhaps see a dietician. Make a plan for recovery. Most older people need to go to inpatient rehab at a rehabilitation facility. Set this up before having your surgery. Make physical therapy your top priority. Those who do are less likely to have complications during recovery and tend to be able to walk sooner.

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Determine where you will go for PT. Find out how long you will need it and what it will cost. Sometimes PT comes to your home. SOURCES

• American Society for Surgery of the Hand (www.assh.org) • Health in Aging (www.healthinaging.org) • Medline Plus (www.medlineplus.gov) • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (www.niams.nih.gov)

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Taking Care of Your Feet FEET PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN WELL-BEING by Chip Sebastian, Staff Writer

It’s amazing how much the feet have to endure throughout a lifetime. When the feet start to weaken from age, overuse, arthritis and other problems, it’s no wonder a myriad of other issues occur. When the feet aren’t able to do their work, the rest of the body suffers. Inactivity ensues, weight gain follows, mobility and range of motion in joints diminish and it becomes much more difficult for the heart and vascular system to be pushed and strengthened. The foot is a wonder in itself, with 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles. With so many pieces working in tandem, you’d think the structure would break down more often than it does, but the foot’s biomechanical design is built for durability. Like the hands, the feet are extremities that play a huge role in survival. They are particularly prone to arthritis and pain. Preventative maintenance for the feet can include regular selfmassage and soaking them to relax the muscles and joints and keep articulation. Topical ointments such as BioFreeze or Mineral Ice soothe aches.

Of special concern are the is essential. Losing mobility is effects of diabetes and wounds often the beginning of the end, that don’t heal properly due to as weight gain usually ensues, inadequate blood flow. This, followed by decreased flexibility along with weakening feet that and waning balance. If you can’t contribute to falls, is of major run, activities such as dancing, concern, especially for the elderly. yoga and martial arts help stretch Dr. Nicole Freels, FACFAOM, and strengthen the feet. Many owner of Lexington Podiatry, people develop tight calf and says yellow, lower leg dark, brittle or muscles thick toenails from the often point daily grind; to the same this, too, can thing – fungus. cause foot While patients problems are generally because embarrassed pain is often about it, it’s referred incredibly from those common in tight muscles The foot is a people over into the feet. the age of 60. Sometimes wonder in itself. “If left too severe foot long, the infected toenails can pain can be as simple as a small often become painful,” Freels muscle tear, an inflamed joint or a said. “The good news is there are stubbed toe. treatments available. We have If pain persists and healing topical, oral or a non-invasive never comes, you may consider laser therapy. We can also clip and seeing a foot professional such as dremel the nails down so they’re pedorthist – a professional who easier for you to manage.” has specialized training to modify Staying active is important footwear and use supportive for healthy feet. They are a huge devices to address conditions factor in mobility, so keeping that affect the feet and lower them flexible, strong and active limbs. Sometimes just changing

footwear or having tailored inserts for the feet makes all the difference in comfort and healing. A podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon would determine if the problem necessitates surgery. The podiatrist usually has three or more years of training solely in foot surgery, while the orthopedic surgeon might have five or more years in a broader scope of surgical processes involving bones and joints, not just the feet. Dr. Leon Brill with North Texas Podiatrists Medicine says you can’t treat just a foot; you have to treat a patient’s whole being. “If I feel they are not getting the right care for their heart or their diabetes, I will make a call,” he said. Plan a regime for foot care. Consult with someone who is qualified about the best footwear in your particular case. Rest your feet when necessary, stretch them frequently and treat yourself to a massage to keep them limber and active. Feet play an essential role in well-being and must be nurtured for health and longevity. For more information, call Lexington Podiatry at (859) 2641141 or text (859) 203-4042.

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FAMILY VISION

Sensory Integration Important for Balance Three systems work together to keep your world in sync by Dr. Rick Graebe, Family Eyecare Associates and Vision Therapy

What happened the last time you went on the Mad Tea Party ride at DisneyWorld? Did enjoy yourself initially, but as the ride went on, did you start to feel sick and disoriented? When you closed your eyes, however, you probably felt much better. And you were immensely glad when the ride ended and you could get your bearings again. Vision plays a significant role in balance. There are three components to balance: vision; the vestibular system, which includes the bones and soft tissue of the inner ear; and the somatosensory system. These components work together through a process called

sensory integration. Sensory integration is the way your vestibular and somatosensory systems relate to your vision. The vestibular system is like a gyroscope that helps orient us spatially. Fluid in sacs in the inner ear moves around when you tip your head and it tells you where your head is in relationship to your physical environment. The somatosensory cortex is an area of the brain that processes input from various systems in the body that are sensitive to touch. It lets you feel your feet touching the floor or your back resting against a chair. The systems are constantly talking to each other as you move through space, sending information to the brain about where you are and how fast you are moving. The reason you get dizzy on the teacup ride – or have motion

sickness – is the three systems are telling your brain different things. The fluid in the vestibular system whirls in one direction at a high velocity, so when you stand up, that system tells you you’re spinning. But your eyes say you are standing still. The systems don’t match up. Then the brain decides there is a neurotoxic substance in your system that must be expelled, thus causing nausea. With motion sickness, your eyes tell you you’re sitting still, not moving. But the vestibular system is getting jostled around and telling the brain you are moving. When all three systems are working in sync, motion sickness and balance problems are alleviated. Closing your eyes can help you reestablish stability. Over time, however, the relationship between the vestibular system and vision changes. Vision

stays relatively stable but the vestibular system actually changes with age. The signal from the system hyperstimulates and it takes a while for the fluid in the inner ear to settle down. This is why you probably don’t enjoy roller coasters or spinning rides as much as you did when you were a youngster. Children love high-velocity spinning, but it’s too much for us as we get older. Some visual therapy programs help with motion sickness problems. Often it calls for the skills of an occupational therapist, who will work with the vestibular system; a physical therapist, who will do more with midline awareness of the body; and a vision therapist, who might prescribe visual therapy or prisms to help you. The three specialists, working together, can determine which of the systems is most at fault and plan appropriate treatment. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Some visual therapy programs help with motion

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.

sickness problems. Family Eyecare Associates 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles, KY 40383 859.879.3665 | www.myfamilyvision.com www.kentuckyvisiontherapy.com

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Lexington Area Parkinson’s Support Group

Arts! Daily classes, therapies,

Free daytime and evening

workshops & a great spot to host

discussion groups for people

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Ave Ste.180, Lexington, KY

Daytime meetings held the

40502. 859-721-1841.

4th Monday of each month at

www.centeredlex.com.

noon. Evening meetings held

all donations go to the Backpack Food Program at Ashland

Yoga Health & Therapy Center Classes

Free Activities for Seniors at the Charles Young Center

Our Yoga Classes feature slow

Senior Programs Open MWF

Lupus Support Group

stretch with gentle breathing,

from 9-1pm, free activities for

Living & Coping with Lupus:

meetings held at Crestwood

and relaxation techniques.

seniors including, Bodies in

meets 1st Tuesday of every

Christian Church, 1882

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Balance (Fall prevention/fitness

month at Imani Baptist Church,

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careful instruction. Yoga classes

classes), Line Dancing, Indoor

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Triple Crown Chiropractic and

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309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite

lupusmidsouth.org.

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180 in Lexington. This weekly

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restorative class integrates

scheduled dates and times, call

gentle yoga, breathing

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us at 859-254-9529, or email us

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wellness tips for all ages and

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caregivers and loved ones can share experiences, methods

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Saturdays

register for the class, please call 859-335-0419. Questions to pr.triplecrownchiro@gmail.

Lexington Farmer’s Market

com. Triple Crown Chiropractic and Wellness: 1795 Alysheba Way #4103 Lexington, KY. Free gift from the office to those who

Every Saturday (April – October, 7am-2pm)

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downtown Lexington, 241 West Main Street, visit the Lexington Farmers’ Market! Browse

Mondays

herbs and spices, honey, beeswax, candles, body care products, organic products, eggs,

Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour Join in the fun of a music show taped live and broadcast around the world. Audience must be seated by 6:45 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm. (Through December 17, 2018). Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, Lexington. $10. 859-252-8888 for details.

Jan – March 31 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. 8:30am, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510. (859) 288-4142 for details.

March 10

Free Craft & Vendor Show Open to the public! Many direct sales and hand crafted exhibitors. Great opportunity to tour the facility and to shop locally. 10am–3pm at Hartland Hills, 1005 Tanbark, Lexington, KY.

March 10 – 11

meats and fresh, seasonal produce.

KY. Large selection of vintage and antique furniture, artwork, pottery, dishes, silverware, rugs, home decor, collectibles, vintage clothing and jewelry, toys and games. $2.00 for both days.

March 24

Free Craft & Vendor Show Open to the public! Many direct sales and hand crafted exhibitors. Great opportunity to tour the facility and to shop locally. 10am–3pm at Legacy Reserve, 2700 Man O’ War Blvd., Lexington, KY.

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 mind-body skills for managing stress-related chronic conditions, relax the body, quiet the mind and open the heart. Facilitator: John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP.

Cost $45-75 sliding scale. 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.

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Easter at the Trace Be sure to register for this egg-citing event for children and parents! Search for thousands of treat- filled eggs, plus enjoy refreshments and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Advanced registration required to attend event. All activities are complimentary. 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY. 11:00am. https://www. buffalotracedistillery.com/events to register online.

April 21

Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show

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

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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: 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

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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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Older Adults and Strength Training

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GET UP, GET MOVING, LIFT (AND LOSE) A LITTLE WEIGHT by TaNiqua Ward, M.S., Staff Writer

making sure no diseases or challenges prevent you from For many adults, growing older exercising safely. It is important seems to involve a loss of strength, to do exercises and activities that which in turn affects many aspects you enjoy so you’ll stick with your of independent living. Much of exercise routine. The American the strength loss older adults College of Sports Medicine (www. experience is due to inactivity. acsm.org) has guidelines on the Decreased energy and frailty are all amount of strength training older due to muscle loss. To combat the adults should perform: (FIGURE 1) loss of muscle mass, older adults If you have never exercised, it is should incorporate weight training important to learn the basics first. to improve their strength. This can Instead of using resistance-training help them maintain their health equipment, you should start with and independence. Exercise as an body-weight exercises – push ups, important part of daily life is also planks, pull ups, squats and other associated with exercises that quality of life. use the body as Older adults The loss of resistance. Once muscle mass you have mastered experience a with aging, a these, you can significant decline begin using small condition known as sarcopenia, Slowly in muscle strength weights. is a major factor increase the load in strength after age 50 years. as you feel more deterioration in comfortable older adults. Adults and capable. experience a significant decline in Resistance bands are another muscle strength after age 50 years. option in addition to handheld Weight training is encouraged for weights. this aging population. You don’t Focusing on the larger muscle have to hoist heavy barbells with groups allows the body to hundreds of pounds on them like go through more functional an Olympic weightlifter. Using light movements. These are the weights with high repetitions will movements used for walking long increase muscle strength. distances, climbing stairs and Regular strength training can carrying groceries. As you become reduce chances of chronic disease. stronger, you will have more energy It lessens your risk of heart disease to do these activities. They will not by lowering body fat, decreasing seem as difficult, and your workout blood pressure and improving may even become enjoyable. cholesterol. Feeling physically Research suggests regular strong also promotes mental and exercise is essential for reducing emotional health in older adults, and preventing the health declines which contributes to confidence that are often associated with aging. and independence. Exercising regularly can help older Before beginning an exercise adults improve day-to-day function. routine, consult your primary care That reduces healthcare costs and physician. He or she may have you provides independence. That’s a complete a physical questionnaire, win-win in anybody’s book.

Frequency: 2 days a week. Intensity:

Moderate (60 percent to 70 percent intensity per one repetition maximum [1-RM]) to light intensity (40 percent to 50 percent 1-RM) for older adults beginning a resistancetraining program. When 1-RM is not measured, intensity can be prescribed between moderate (5-6) and vigorous (7-8) on a scale of 0-10. Type:

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Healthy Tanning for Senior Skin TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN GOING FOR THE GLOW

by Michelle Chalkey Barichello, Staff Writer

Are you feeling self-conscious about having pale, winter-white skin? A little sun-kissed color on your complexion can make you feel more confident. But tanning can also be dangerous for older, more sensitive skin. Whether you want to prepare for a vacation in the sun or you’re looking for a beautiful bronze glow, it’s important to take cautions when tanning. You can keep a youthful color without doing damage to your skin. Here’s what you need to know about tanning in your 60s and beyond. Increased Risk of Skin Cancer in Older Adults

If you’ve been tanning your whole life, you might not see a problem in continuing to tan into your senior years. After all, you’ve made it this far without visible damage to your skin or getting skin cancer, so why not keep tanning, right?

Wrong. If you haven’t seen the The skin’s tissues break down, damage yet, a bad burn in your which may make it age sooner and older years can be all it takes to produce genetic defects that may trigger skin disease. lead to skin cancer. Sun exposure over The many changes PROTECTING bodies undergo as the course of your life continues to we age will weaken YOUR SKIN increase your risk for defenses against skin cancer and sun skin disease. With FROM UV damage. According aging comes a RAYS IS to the Skin Cancer compromised Foundation (SCF) immune system, ALWAYS (www.skincancer.org), thinner skin and a IMPORTANT. lower capacity for just five sunburns over a lifetime more than healing, all of which doubles your chances of developing can contribute to faster skin aging melanoma. Each tan or sunburn and increased risk for skin cancer. past that raises your risk even Protecting Sensitive Skin further. Although older skin may be As a senior, your skin has had more susceptible to sunburns, more years in the sun and is damage such as skin cancer is becoming more susceptible to completely preventable. Here the dangers. How much damage are a few precautions seniors can is needed to trigger skin cancer, take to protect their skin from UV however, will differ from person exposure: to person, but studies show 1. Avoid tanning beds. More experiencing a bad burn in older people actually develop skin age may be just the trigger skin cancer because of UV tanning cancer needs. Sunburns and than they develop lung cancer suntans damage the skin’s DNA.

from smoking, according to the SCF. 2. Protect your skin. Take proper precautions when you’re out in the sun. UV rays are more intense between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so try to do outdoor activities early in the morning or in the late afternoon. If you are outside during those hours, seek shaded areas and wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and a widebrimmed hat. Apply an SPF 15 or SPF 30 sunscreen for long outdoor exposure and reapply every couple of hours. 3. Perform regular skin checks. The SCF recommends performing a self-examination once a month. See a dermatologist annually for a total-body exam. Performing routine checks allows for early detection of skin cancer, which means you can treat it faster. Be aware of any growth with multiple colors, increased size or an irregular border. If you notice any pain, itching or bleeding at a skin site, let your dermatologist know. Sunless Tanning

You can still get a beautiful bronze glow without exposing your skin to damaging UV rays. Plenty of cosmetic products can give you beautiful results while keeping your body’s largest organ safe. Try cosmetic bronzers, such as bronzing powders, gels and spray bronzers. These products work like makeup, washing off right away when you clean your face. Apply them daily or whenever you want a little extra color. Another option is to use sunless tanners, such as lotion or gels. These products actually stain the skin. They last longer, fading when skin cells die off. Protecting your skin from UV rays is always important, but it’s even more important the older you get. Achieve the beautiful results you want while keeping your skin healthy. That way you’ll have more years to spend enjoying the outdoor activities you love.

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Grandparents as Parents Conference Returns to Lexington INFORMATION AVAILABLE ABOUT LEGAL ISSUES, CARING FOR YOURSELF AND MORE

by Martha Evans Sparks, Staff Writer

The 15th annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference (GAP) will be held Thursday, March 15, at the Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike in Lexington. Registration begins at 8 a.m. All are welcome to attend, but the conference is especially planned to help grandparents or other relatives or friends who have full responsibility for raising children not their own. The registration fee is $5 per person, which includes lunch. Registration for professionals such as social workers is $50. Continuing education credits are available. The GAP conference planning committee has heeded the cries for help from kinship caregivers. They asked for information on how to meet the needs of children not their own who have come into their care because the biological parents have lost custody of them. Occasionally grandparents or others must step in to parent the children because the biological parents are in jail, are mentally ill or have died. In 80 percent to 90 percent of the cases, drug and/ or alcohol abuse by the biological parents is the reason they cannot

raise their children. Often such children have been abused, neglected or traumatized in some way, learning in their short lives adults cannot be trusted. As a loving grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative or friend, how do you deal with this situation? The conference includes nine workshops that address some parts of this issue. Paris Goodyear-Brown is this year’s keynote speaker. A licensed clinical social worker, GoodyearBrown is also a registered play therapist supervisor with 20 years of experience in treating children and families with trauma and attachment disorders. She is an adjunct instructor at Vanderbilt University and has written numerous books. Her keynote address is titled “Becoming a Safe Boss: Attachment, Trauma and Co-Regulation.” Goodyear-Brown will also lead the event’s closing workshop aimed at helping caregivers deal with traumatized children who are crying out in their own ways for their grown-ups to understand their misbehavior and fears. There will also be workshops offering information about synthetic drugs and opiates;

how to take care of yourself as a caregiver; and what to do about the autistic or homosexual child. There will be information about the Area Agency on Aging and ways to help your relative child withstand the childhood obesity epidemic. Resource tables with books and other helpful items will be open all day. Attorney Jenny Scott will lead a workshop on how to navigate the legal path to guardianship, custody or adoption. It is not enough for your relative children to live at your house. For various reasons, it is wiser to get legal custody or guardianship or even

to adopt your own grandchildren in some cases. Volunteer attorneys will be available to provide a limited number of free 30-minute consultations about guardianship, custody, child support and related legal issues. The lawyers will be able to help you interpret any legal documents you may have, assess your current legal status as a caregiver and offer advice regarding legal steps you can take. Call (859) 257-5582 to get on the list for a consultation. When all the time slots are filled, you will be put on a waiting list. For more information about the conference, visit www.gapofky.org.

Paris Goodyear-Brown is this year’s keynote speaker.

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FUNERAL

Support Groups Help Families Heal When Someone Dies by Joey Tucker, Funeral Director, Milward Funeral Directors

Someone you love has died and you are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. According to Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D, Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition “Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who has died. It is an essential part of healing.” The grief journey is often frightening, painful, overwhelming, and sometimes lonely. With hope the following tips from Dr. Wolfelt will help you as you move toward healing in your personal grief experience. Realize your grief is unique.

No one will grieve in exactly the same way. Your experience will be influenced by the relationship you had with the person who died; the circumstances surrounding the death; your emotional support system; and your cultural and religious background. Don’t try to compare your experience with that of other people.

Talk about your grief.

Express your grief openly. By sharing your grief, healing occurs and often makes you feel better. Speak from your heart, with caring friends and relatives who will listen without judging. Avoid persons who are critical or who try to steal your grief from you. Expect to feel a multitude of emotions.

Experiencing loss affects your head, heart, and spirit. So you may experience a variety of emotions as part of your grief work. Confusion, disorganization, fear, guilt, relief, or explosive emotions are just a few of the emotions you may feel. As strange as some of these emotions may seem they are normal and healthy. Allow for numbness.

Feeling dazed or numb when someone dies is often part of your early grief experience. This numbness serves a valuable purpose: it gives your emotions time to catch up with what your mind has told you. This feeling helps create insulation from the reality of the death until you are more able to tolerate what you don’t want to believe.

The grief journey is often frightening, painful, overwhelming, and sometimes lonely.

Be tolerant of your physical and emotional limits.

Your feelings of loss and sadness will probably leave you fatigued, unable to think clearly and make decisions. Respect what your body and mind are telling you. Nurture yourself. Get daily rest. Eat balanced meals. Lighten your schedule. Make use of ritual.

The funeral ritual does more than acknowledge the death of someone loved. It helps provide you with the support of caring people. Most importantly, the funeral is a way for you to express your grief outside yourself. Embrace your spirituality.

If faith is part of your life, express it in ways that seem appropriate to you. Allow yourself to be around people who understand and support your religious beliefs. Allow a search for meaning.

You may find yourself asking, “Why did he die? Why this say? Why now?” This search for meaning is often another normal part of the healing process. Healing occurs when questions are posed, not necessarily when answered. Treasure your memories.

Memories are one of the best legacies that exist after someone loved dies. Treasure them. Share them. Recognize

that memories may make you laugh or cry. Move toward your grief and heal.

The capacity to love requires the necessity to grieve when someone loved dies. You cannot heal unless you openly express and embrace your grief. One way to do this is attending a support group, a program designed to help people cope with their loss. Milward Funeral Directors will host a Support Group the third Tuesday of every month between March and October 2018 at 6:15 pm at its 1509 Trent Boulevard, Lexington location. The Support Group is open to the public without cost or obligation. ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joey Tucker has been serving the Lexington community as a funeral director for Milward Funeral Directors since 2007 and has been a licensed funeral director since 2002. Milward is the 37tholdest continuously operated family business in the United States which operates three locations in Lexington. Joey can be reached at 859-252-3411.

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Take Steps to Minimize Wrinkles and Promote Younger-Looking Skin Methods range from adding certain foods to your diet to surgery by Harleena Singh, Staff Writer

Age affects every part of the body, even the skin. Changes in the face are most visible. Some people celebrate their age and appearance for what they are, but some people want to postpone embracing those changes. Here are some ways to reduce wrinkles and look younger: • Add more omega-3s to your diet to nourish your skin cells. This keeps your skin supple and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Salmon or other coldwater fishes, flax seeds, wild rice, beans, chia seeds and walnuts are excellent sources of omega-3s. • Include more antioxidants in your diet. Free radicals (unstable molecules that damage our skin, such as pollution and toxins) hate antioxidants. Vitamins A, C and E and beta carotene are all antioxidants. Add blueberries,

spinach, kale, walnuts, artichokes, cranberries, beans (red, kidney, pinto), prunes, kiwis, etc. to your diet. • Get your beauty sleep. While you are sleeping, your body renews and detoxifies itself. It releases a hormone called human growth hormone, which is responsible for the healthy growth of all tissue, including your skin. If you don’t get enough sleep, your body will release another hormone, cortisol, which slows down growth and renewal of cells, resulting in drier, wrinkled skin. • Avoid stress. Stress can thin and weaken your skin and is closely associated with the early appearance of wrinkles and premature aging. Some easy ways to de-stress include doing simple breathing exercises, practicing yoga, settling down with a good book or listening to music while sipping a cup of herbal tea. This gives your body some time to relax and reload. Excessive, exaggerated facial expressions such

as frowns and scowls could worsen or deepen wrinkles. • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Hydrated skin looks better, is toned and wrinkles are less visible. Green and white tea contain catechins and epicatechins, antioxidants that stop the enzymatic reactions that break down collagen and elastin, which are important for wrinkle-free skin. • Don’t smoke. Research shows if you smoke, you are about five times more prone to forming wrinkles on your face compared to a non-smoker. Nicotine destroys collagen. And when you smoke, you tend to squint and purse your lips – behavior that encourages the formation of wrinkles over time. • Don’t overdo when washing your face, especially if you use harsh soaps, which wash away your natural oil protection and dry your skin. • Protect your face from the sun. A lot of skin damage comes from the UVA part of the light spectrum,

so put on sunscreen that protects against it and UVB light, which causes sunburn. Wear a widebrimmed hat when you’re outside. There are other ways, some surgical, to try to stem the tides of time: • Facelifts surgically remove excess tissue and lifts sagging skin in the lower part of the face. • Moisturizers soothe dry skin and may make wrinkles less noticeable. Facial moisturizers contain water to make them less greasy, and many have substances such as glycerin that may help bind water to the skin. • Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections are used to treat lines on the forehead and between the brows. They work by partially immobilizing the muscles that create these lines so the skin smoothes out, although some deep lines may not go away. • Dermal fillers treat lines created by lost collagen and fat. After Botox injections, dermal filler injections are the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the United States. • Lasers can be used to home in on certain pigments: brown if the goal is to get rid of freckles and liver spots; red if the target is broken capillaries. Lasers are also used for wholesale resurfacing of facial skin. The uppermost layers are stripped away, and with them wrinkles from sun damage and scars from acne. REFERENCES

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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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Liberty Ridge Offers Residents a Comfortable, FaithBased Environment by Bruce Maples, Sales and Community Outreach Coordinator

Liberty Ridge Senior Living Community has a perfect place for you. Whether you’re looking for an assisted living apartment with a wonderful array of amenities from which to choose or you would like to find a Memory Care Neighborhood for a loved one dealing with dementia, you’re sure to discover just the right residence at Liberty Ridge. Liberty Ridge’s mission is to provide high-quality affordable housing and services in a caring Christian atmosphere to area seniors. People of all faiths are warmly invited to become part of this refreshing senior living community. Choosing to move into an assisted living apartment at Liberty Ridge is an option that is available when you feel you can no longer maintain your household on your own. Liberty Ridge is one of only three places in Lexington that are certified by the state of Kentucky to provide assisted living services to residents. You can retain your cherished independence while receiving

as much help as you want or need with daily activities of living. Liberty Ridge strives to provide you just the right amount of support and assistance in a way that allows you to remain independent and in control of your life. Here you will have access to convenient services, security and optional personal assistance – even weekly scheduled transportation. The apartments include full bathrooms with safety features, including low-barrier walkin showers, and kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwave ovens. No need to worry about cooking, all residents receive three quality hot restaurant style meals each day. Trained caregivers are available to assist you 24 hours a day. Every staff member at Liberty Ridge is carefully chosen because they demonstrate a “servant’s heart,” treating every resident with genuine warmth and caring attention, helping them maintain their dignity and maximum independence. For those who have a loved one who is dealing with memory loss, Liberty Ridge offers a sympathetic solution in its Memory Care Neighborhood. Residents live in a secure, homelike assisted living environment where their memories are cherished and their well-being is of

utmost importance. Professionals trained to deal with memory loss, early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia conditions will give you peace of mind, knowing your loved one is secure and in loving, helpful hands. The staff knows how to communicate effectively while helping residents enjoy a full life. There are no more than nine residents in the Memory Care Neighborhood, which means individual residents can receive specific, personalized attention. There are plenty of opportunities for community activities as well as a specially designed “quiet room” for tranquility and agitation reduction. Family members and caregivers are incorporated into the residents’ lives for comforting continuity, and they may also participate in support groups to share their experiences. Liberty Ridge began as a nonprofit ministry of Eastland Church of God (which is right next door to the community) to help meet the growing need in Lexington for high-quality, affordable housing and services for retirees. It was established in 1999. Its governing volunteer board includes directors from the community. As a non-profit organization, Liberty Ridge offers the most affordable assisted living opportunity in the area, with service fees that are less than half the cost of a nursing home and flexible services – you pay only for the ones you need. Liberty Ridge is managed by SeniorLife Solutions, Inc. Liberty Ridge is located at 701 Liberty Ridge Lane in Lexington

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“People who stay active live longer.” —Dr. Matt Lee, clinical director of the Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation Team (KORT)

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Older Adults Can Benefit from Physical Therapy STAYING ACTIVE IS THE KEY TO LONG LIFE by Martha Evans Sparks, Staff Writer

Dr. Matt Lee, clinical director of the Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation Team (KORT) in Nicholasville, Ky., is frank: “People who stay active live longer.” Lee should know. “As a young physical therapist, I used to think people became inactive because they were medically ill,” he said. “But after years of practice and research, I understand now that people become medically ill because they are inactive. We are made to move, even as we age. Your physical activity is a matter of living longer and living better.” Staying physically active as you age is one key to keeping your independence. “Having the physical skills to live alone – strength, endurance and balance – is critical to the individual’s safety and ultimately to independence,” Lee said. “When patients come into the physical therapy clinic weak and deconditioned, I share with them that their results are directly related to their future of living independently vs. living with care. This is truly a big deal.” Lee said in general terms, at the most basic level, any physical activity is beneficial: walking, dancing, taking the stairs. However,

older adults need to add activities aimed specifically at strength training, aerobic work and balance activities. The reason for this, Lee says, is that as bodies age, normal strength diminishes and people lose the muscle strength needed to perform many activities that were routine for them in the past. Results of this change compound over time. Balance suffers, activity lessens and medical health declines. Very few people, Lee says, are dangerously inactive in their 50s and 60s. “Yet at some age our bodies begin to weaken,” he said. This physiologic stage happens around age 68 to 70 years. The trouble is, Lee says, you don’t know you are declining until you have declined. During this time of decline, it becomes important to add strength training, aerobic work and balance training to an exercise routine. Cardiovascular exercise – walking, swimming and biking – are all good for building health and strength. Physical activity helps prevent loss of balance, a common problem in the elderly. “Physical activity yields strength,” Lee said. “More strength can help one to accommodate to situations where balance may be compromised and ultimately prevent falls.” This is one reason many people use canes or walkers, Lee says. These assistive devices

prevent falls by substituting for the decreased strength in the user’s body. Lee says many types of exercises keep you functionally active, but more are needed as we age. Lee speaks favorably of the water aerobics program now offered in a warm saltwater pool to residents of a retirement community in Central Kentucky. The classes have resulted in great improvement in flexibility and strength for many participants, especially those suffering from arthritis. Water aerobics also promotes faster healing from injuries. Physical therapy is often recommended after a broken bone or surgery. Physical therapy promotes healing and the redevelopment of normal activity after an injury or a surgery by increasing blood flow, flexibility, strength and stimulating the re-education of nerves and muscles so they work together well and build coordination. Mobility decreases as the body heals

from a broken bone or surgery. “People healing from such events are in slings or on crutches or perhaps are not allowed to put weight on a leg,” said Lee. “Physical therapy helps the body recover mobility and strength while the body and the anatomical structures are healing.” The bottom line, Lee says, is those who are stronger and move more live longer. The Nicholasville KORT may be reached at (859) 881-0333 or visits its Web site at www.kort.com.

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