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Contents

May/June 2016

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Age-Related Hearing Problems Disrupt Normal Activity

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Andropause: The Male Version of Menopause?

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Legacy Reserve Invites You to Live the Elegant, Active Life

10 1956: Creation of the First Hard Disk 12 FOOD DUDE: A Taste of Ireland

STAFF WRITERS Jean Jeffers

Charles Sebastian

Frank Kourt

Doris Settles

Lisa M. Petsche

TaNiqua Ward, M.S.

ROCK POINT PUBLISHING Brian Lord / Publisher Kim Blackburn / Sales Representative Brandon Cartwright / Sales Representative Jennifer Lord / Customer Relations Specialist

13 The Connected Gadget

Barry Lord / Sales Representative

14 COVER STORY: Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease

Anastassia Zikkos / Sales Representative Janet Roy / Graphic Designer

16 EVENTS CALENDAR 18 SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTORY 21 Relationships: “Neatniks” vs. “Slobs”

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EDITOR Dear Friends, Several of my friends are retiring this year. I’m very happy for them. Their excitement is almost tangible. They’ve put in long hours and years and now they are looking forward to some welldeserved time for themselves.

What will they do? Will they travel or just stay at home? They will have more time for grandchildren

Tanya J. Tyler, Editor | Share your story: tanyaj@twc.com and hobbies now. Some other friends and I are trying to help one of our friends try to decide what she wants to do when she retires this summer.

Whenever we meet, we throw out ideas to her: Take up painting. Learn to play an instrument.

Volunteer. The possibilities are vast, if not endless.

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stop! Part Two of life can be every bit as fulfilling as Part One. Like a blank canvas or piece of paper, it’s yours to paint or write on it whatever you want.

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Age-Related Hearing Problems Disrupt Normal Activity Gradual onset commonly caused by changes in inner ear

by Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer

Hearing-related disorders occur more frequently as people age.

Age-related hearing loss is the most common condition affecting seniors. Having trouble hearing can disrupt normal activity. The ability to hear a phone, a doorbell or a smoke alarm is important but being hard of hearing may impede it.

Age-related hearing loss has a gradual onset. It usually occurs in both ears. Most commonly, it arises from changes in the inner ear as people age or because of some anomaly along the nerve pathways from the ear to the brain. Conditions frequently present in older adults, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, may contribute to hearing loss. Medications also could play a part.

Other hearing problems include tinnitus, which is a ringing or hissing in one or both ears. This condition is often due to a tumor on a nerve, an obstruction in the ear canal, temporomandibular joint dysfunction or sinus pressure.

Another hearing-related problem is otosclerosis. This occurs when abnormal bone remodels in the middle ear. It is a lifelong process in which the bone tissue renews

itself by replacing old tissue with new tissue. Because it is abnormal, it disrupts sound’s ability to travel from the middle ear to the inner ear. It most often occurs when one of the bones of the middle ear becomes stuck in one place. This could be the result of an ear infection, stress fractures or an immune disorder, but its cause is basically unclear. Hearing loss is the most frequent symptom of otosclerosis. This loss may appear very gradually. Some people

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have dizziness, balance problems or tinnitus. Mild otosclerosis can be treated with a hearing aid but surgery is often required.

Another hearing-related condition is a balance disorder. This makes the individual feel unsteady or dizzy. The person may feel as if he is moving, spinning or floating.

It is believed that more than four out of 10 Americans will experience an episode of dizziness bad enough to make them seek medical help.

Balance disorders can be caused by certain health conditions, medications or a problem with the inner ear or the brain. This condition can disrupt everyday activities, causing hardship and alarm. Symptoms include dizziness, falling, feeling as if you are going to fall, lightheadedness, blurred vision and confusion. There are more than a dozen different balance

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disorders. These include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease and vestibular neuritis.

Balance problems are initially treated by determining if another health condition or a medication is to blame. Next, the doctor may recommend a series of movements to help dislodge the otoconia from the semicircular canals.

If the patient is diagnosed with Meniere’s disease, recommendations may include changes to diet, stopping smoking and the use of anti-nausea medication. Sometimes antibiotics and corticosteroids are used. People with this disease need to take care while performing everyday activities such as driving, walking up and down stairs and exercising.

Help is available through an otolaryngologist, an audiologist or a hearing-aid specialist.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jean Jeffers is an RN with an MSN from the University of Cincinnati. She is also a staff writer for Health and Wellness magazine.

Age-related hearing loss is the most common condition affecting seniors.

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occur as men age. Bladder cancer also becomes more common. The NIH encourages treatment for heart disease and diabetes that may prevent problems with urinary and sexual function. Healthy eating and exercise also helps promote healthy aging.

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National Institute on Aging, “Health and Aging: Can We Prevent Aging?”

NIH Medline Plus: “Aging Changes to the Male Reproductive System”

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Andropause is the term given to the condition of aging in a male. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says men do not experience a major, rapid change in fertility as they age as women do with menopause. The changes in men occur more gradually. Testicular tissue mass decreases and testosterone, a hormone made in the testicles, decreases or stays the same. A man may have more of a problem getting an erection, and the process may be slower and less intense. Men continue to produce sperm, but the tubes carrying the sperm may become less elastic.

The prostate enlarges with age as some of the prostate tissue is replaced with scar-like tissue, according to the NIH. This condition is called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and is a common health problem that affects about 50 percent of men.

BPH may cause problems such as slowed urination and ejaculation.

Fertility does not seem to be affected as men age. The volume of

fluid ejaculated during sex remains the same as men get older, but there are fewer living sperm in the fluid. Men may have a lower sex drive (libido), and sexual responses may be slower. Age itself does not prevent a man from being able to enjoy sexual relationships, says the NIH. Testosterone levels naturally drop with age. According to the NIH, testosterone has the following benefits: 1. Keeps bones and muscles strong.

2. Determines hair growth and fat storage.

3. Makes sperm.

4. Maintains sex drive.

5. Makes red blood cells.

6. Boosts energy and mood.

Symptoms of low testosterone include a diminished sex drive, problems having an erection, a low sperm count, sleep problems, a decrease in muscle size and strength, bone loss, an increase in body fat, depression and trouble concentrating.

Hormone therapy in the form of a gel, patch, injection or implant may help low testosterone levels.

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Legacy Reserve Invites You to Live the Elegant, Active Life An unrivaled senior living experience promoting maximum independence

by Tanya J. Tyler, Editor/Staff Writer

A new, distinctive senior living community is looming on Lexington’s horizon. Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm is currently coming to life at the corner of Man o’ War Boulevard and Nicholasville Road, right across from the site of The Summit, a high-end shopping venue. It is scheduled to open in the spring of 2017. The community is managed by Atlas Senior Living.

“We wanted to create a place where families could feel comfortable sending their loved ones,” said principal Scott Goldberg. “That is what we strive to do – create a safe and carefree environment where residents can continue to pursue life.”

Legacy Reserve gives residents the opportunity to completely immerse themselves in a busy, fulfilling lifestyle with the numerous shops, restaurants and entertainment options available at The Summit and the surrounding area.

“The location, we think, is optimal,” said Jacqueline Kennedy, Director of Sales and Marketing for Legacy Reserve. “We love the location due to the proximity to all the shopping and the social activities and the medical outlets.

Everything is near. This is a community that we feel (suits) this vibrant group of seniors. People want that active lifestyle. They want to be engaged, they want to learn, and those are all things we want to nurture and encourage.

We want to help residents thrive.”

Legacy Reserve will offer a unique living experience for the astute, active senior. It features elegant apartment homes in a 114-unit independent living community. A variety of floor plans include studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, all of which have full kitchens and washer and dryer hook-ups. The community is pet friendly.

Other amenities include upscale dining, a casual café, a sports bar, an indoor heated saltwater swimming pool – the only one in Lexington – a grand day spa for hair and nail appointments, a lush courtyard, a library and a fitness center.

Three levels of care will make the transition from Independent Living to Personal Care to Memory Care seamless for Legacy

Reserve’s residents and effortless for their families when and if it becomes necessary. The Personal Care and Memory Care levels will feature a pricing structure that includes all meals and snacks, housekeeping and assistance with activities of daily living. A 24-hour nursing staff will be available to oversee care and to assist residents with any needs. The Personal Care level will have 38 apartments and the memory care level will have 15, allowing for a high level of customized individual attention.

If a resident needs skilled care, Trilogy Health Services will be conveniently located on the same campus as Legacy Reserve.

“In memory care, if you have 15 residents, they’re all going to have 15 different needs,” Kennedy said.

“The small intimate size of our community is going to let us really get to know our residents better and provide the type of quality care they need.”

Kennedy said the team being created for Legacy Reserve will be essential to the community’s success.

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expectations of these seniors,” she said. “We want people that have that servant’s heart, that are going to have that passion for helping seniors. It takes a very unique individual to work with seniors and to be able to make a difference.”

Legacy Reserve’s mission statement says it seeks to be “an unrivaled senior living experience through the delivery of our extraordinary services to residents in a refined environment promoting maximum independence.”

“We want to be a place where we do promote maximum independence, where people can actually be more independent than in their own current setting,” Kennedy said. “We feel that with the services we’ll offer, people will have the freedom to enjoy life.”

Legacy Reserve also wants to help residents stay involved in the Lexington community, whether it’s through volunteering or partaking in different local activities.

“We free up some of their time to do that,” Kennedy said. “We’re going to clean your apartment, we’re going to make your food

so you have more time to do whatever you want to do out in the community.”

Legacy Reserve is setting a high standard for senior living options in Lexington. The goal is to be a place where families can gather and where friendships will blossom.

“I’ve worked in senior housing for 25 years and this has been a unique experience to be able to craft what I feel people have told me over those years they’re looking for,” Kennedy said. “It’s been really exciting to help create the vision of Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm. It’s an honor to help enhance people’s lives.”

“We are so proud to be bringing this community to Lexington,” said Goldberg.

To learn more about Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm, call Jacqueline Kennedy at (859) 537-1123 to schedule a visit or go to the Web site at www.legacyreserveky.com.

Visit www.atlasseniorliving.com to learn more about Atlas Senior Living.

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We feel like with the services that we will offer, people will have the freedom to enjoy life. — Jacqueline Kennedy, Director of Sales and Marketing for Legacy Reserve

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1956:

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The realization that memory could actually be stored magnetically was somewhat of a new idea...

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by Charles Sebastian, Staff Writer

The year is 1956. The quest for a better and more capacious means of data storage has been the focus of many companies of the time. The realization that memory could actually be stored magnetically was somewhat of a new idea. The recording method was not unknown in the sense that celluloid and Bakelite had been able to capture images and sounds for a long time in a “play back exactly what you recorded” fashion. When magnetic strips were added to film in the late 1920s, sound mixed with image was born. When The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson first appeared in 1927, people were shocked and exhilarated that such a device could exist.

The difference with International Business Machine’s (IBM) first model, the 305 RAMAC (Random Access Memory Accounting), was that it used a binary system of 1s and 0s for storing large amounts of pure data.

This method was later shortened to Random Access Memory (RAM), which is what most of us are familiar with today.

The big value of IBM’s September 1956 achievement was that companies could store lots of data and eliminate the need for paper and the storage space to contain it. The other beneficial aspect was the immediate retrieval of information. This used to take days or weeks and cost a company a lot of money; it even led to bankruptcy in many cases.

The information would be given to the person requesting it on either printed or punched cards.

A film IBM produced at the time discusses the difficulty the company had getting the magnetic substance to stick and lay evenly so it could encode properly. Finally, one of the engineers came up with the idea of pouring the substance onto the disk while it was spinning like a record horizontally. You can view the short film at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=6coKh7vtpsY.

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IBM went through many other models during the remainder of the 1950s while other companies tried desperately to jump on the bandwagon and be competitive. The models were finally discontinued in 1969 after they had gone through a great deal of streamlining. The actual 350 body was huge, not something you would want in your living room. Like radios, televisions and other electronics, things kept getting smaller and easier for the public to use. When production of the 350 RAMAC ended in 1961, the world was already on its way to the smaller, more portable computers we have today. These computers all are rooted in the 305. It was one of the last vacuum-tube machines IBM built. As tubes went out of style and transistors came on board in the 1960s, many engineers and electricians had to make the jump into this new world, which allowed for many more possibilities: more data storage, faster movement of

information and more compact structures.

We would be in a much different world, one absent Bill Gates and Microsoft, one absent Steve Jobs and Apple, had IBM not launched this machine 60 years ago.

When magnetic strips were added to film in the late 1920s, sound mixed with image was born.

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TRY SOME AUTHENTIC DISHES FROM THE EMERALD ISLE Whether you want to plan something delightful for your next St. Patrick’s Day celebration or just want to enjoy a different kind of cuisine, you can’t go wrong with a taste of Ireland.

While many so-called gourmets will turn up their noses at any cuisine that originates in the British Isles, the fact is no one outdoes the British when it comes to preparing a good stew.

The reasons for this are both obvious and practical. In the cold, damp climate of the British Isles, the creation of a good, soulwarming stew has become an art form.

Irish stew has nearly as many different versions as pasta sauce, so don’t feel bound to only use the ingredients listed here.

Indeed, many versions of Irish stew lack peas, but I think they give the dish the appropriate touch of green.

I include corned beef and cabbage here because eating these foods on St. Patrick’s Day is primarily an American, not an Irish, tradition. While the Irish do eat corned beef and cabbage sometimes, it’s not the national dish we Americans seem to feel it should be.

But it’s certainly a tasty treat, whether on you eat it on March 17 or you just serve it as a cold winter dish to warm the heart.

Of course, being part of the British Isles, fish is a big part of Ireland’s cuisine, so I’ve included a basic baked salmon recipe with these other samples from the Emerald Isle.

IRISH STEW

• 2 lbs. potatoes, cut in 1/4-inch slices • 2 lbs. onions, cut in 1/4-inch slices • 3 lbs. boneless lamb, cubed • 2 tsp. salt • 1/2 tsp. pepper • 1 tsp. thyme • 1 tsp. dried parsley • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • Water to cover • 1/2 bag frozen peas In a casserole, arrange one layer of potatoes, then one layer of onions, then add the meat. Sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper, thyme and parsley.

Sprinkle on half the garlic, then add another layer of onion and potatoes.

Top with remaining salt, pepper, thyme, parsley and garlic. Add two to four cups of water, enough to come about 3/4 up the mixture. Bake, tightly covered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for an hour and a half. Add the peas, cover and continue to bake for about 10 more minutes.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE

This method, using bacon grease, is from a recipe by that wonderful food guru James Beard. If you want to forego the bacon grease, just braise the cabbage in water, but be warned you’ll lose a lot of flavor.

• 1 4-5 lb. lean corned beef brisket • 4 large onions, studded with 4 whole cloves each • 2 lbs. carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 stalk celery, cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 head cabbage, coarsely chopped • 6 medium potatoes, quartered • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 10 whole peppercorns • 4 T bacon fat Place corned beef in a deep kettle with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, skim, then simmer, skimming again as needed, for about three hours.

Add the onions, carrots and celery and continue to simmer. After about a half hour, add the cabbage, potatoes, garlic and peppercorns. Simmer for 30 more minutes. Drain the cabbage and remove to a large skillet and braise in the bacon fat for five to 10 minutes. Remove the beef and vegetables to a large platter and keep warm. When ready to serve, center the beef on the platter and surround it with the cabbage and vegetables. Serve with good dark Irish beer or stout.

BAKED SALMON

• 1 lb. salmon filets • 1/4 cup melted butter • 2 T lemon juice • 1 T dried dill weed • Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the salmon in a lightly greased baking dish. Mix the melted butter and lemon juice together and stir in the additional ingredients. Brush the butter-lemon mixture over the fillets. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the salmon easily flakes with a fork, brushing on any leftover butter mixture during the cooking.

IRISH COFFEE

Finally, for you traditionalists, here’s a great recipe for Irish coffee. You must promise to make it with real Irish whiskey, though. There’s a BIG difference!

• 1 jigger Irish whiskey (Jameson, Bushmills, etc.)

• 1-2 tsp. sugar • Freshly made hot coffee • Whipped cream Pour the whiskey and sugar into a mug. Add the coffee and stir well.

Top with whipped cream and serve immediately.

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by Doris Settles, Staff Writer

Being connected, these days, seems to be where it’s at. If you don’t have a smartphone, you’re going to be left out in the cold when these new gadgets from the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show reach the market.

Imagine an umbrella that sends a text to your smartphone to

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Speck. Already certified to work with a number of the virtual reality apps and games available for your smartphone via the App Store and the Play Store, Speck has also partnered with another company to develop its own app.

Monitor your vital statistics with a variety of new, wirelessly connected devices from Withings. Wrap a cuff around your upper arm and see your blood pressure and pulse magically appear on your phone via the Health Mate app. Better understand your heart health because the app will store all your blood pressure readings, sync with the Withings Health Cloud and create an easy-to-understand chart you can print or send to your doctor.

Withings’ new digital wireless thermometer, Thermo, is a game changer. Using a revolutionary HotSpotSensor™ Technology, a simple gesture yields the most precise temperature possible, and automatic Wi-Fi synced with the dedicated app allows you to track temperature readings, get reminders and input related symptoms/ medications right on your smartphone.

And if you’re worried about those crow’s feet around or dark circles under your eyes, a new gizmo by FOREO is for you. According to FOREO’s website, this unique technology, proprietary to FOREO, was inspired by Asian fingertip-tapping eye massage.

IRIS’ gentle pulsations, which are far more effective than manually massaging the eye contour, are available in two modes to replicate either a manual massage or a professional spa massage.

Last but not least, if you’re worried about that absolutely perfect new addition to your family, Owlet monitors has created the Owlet Smart Sock. It features alarms that go off from either a base station or your phone and lets you know if your baby stops breathing by using pulse oximetry, the same technology hospitals use.

Your smartphone app shows you the baby’s movements, pulse and blood O2 measurements, giving parents a better night’s sleep.

So if you needed an incentive to get better connected with a smartphone, try one or more of these gadgets. And rest assured there will be more.

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Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease There are many ways to cope with a chronic condition

by Lisa M. Petsche, Staff Writer

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disorder involving damage to nerve cells in the brain that control muscle movement. According to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1.5 million Americans currently have the disease and approximately 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. The majority of cases develop after age 60.

The main symptoms of Parkinson’s are shaking or tremors, slow movements, rigidity and balance problems. Other symptoms include low energy, loss of coordination, loss of facial expression, difficulty initiating or continuing movement (“freezing”), stooped posture, a shuffling walk, decreased speech volume and depression.

Early symptoms are subtle and might be difficult to detect.

While no cure exists, medications that alleviate the symptoms are available. In cases where medi-

cation doesn’t work, surgery may be considered. Lifestyle modifications are an important part of any treatment plan.

Upon diagnosis of a degenerative condition such as Parkinson’s, patients typically experience shock or disbelief. Once they accept the reality of the disease, they can focus on taking control of their situation.

If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, here are ways to empower yourself.

Mental Well-Being

• Learn all you can about Parkinson’s and educate others.

• Allow yourself plenty of time to adjust to your situation.

• Find role models: people who are living well with PD, from whom you can draw inspiration.

• Accept that how you feel and what you can do will fluctuate, so be flexible with plans.

• Be open to learning new ways of doing things.

• Keep a positive attitude. Concentrate on what you can do rather than what you can’t. Don’t let your disease define you.

• Enjoy life’s many simple pleasures.

• Stay connected to people who care. Let them know how you wish to be treated and keep the lines of communication open.

• Find an outlet for expressing your thoughts and feelings. Consider attending a support group.

• See your primary physician if you continually feel sad, angry, overwhelmed or unmotivated.

• Set aside quiet time each day to nurture your spirituality.

• Do things that provide you with meaning and purpose, such as helping others.

• Turn to your faith for comfort.

Pray for the strength to face challenges with courage and grace.

Tips for Daily Living

Because Parkinson’s is incurable,

the goal, from a medical perspective, is to achieve the highest possible level of functioning and prevent or minimize complications. The following strategies can help: • Find a neurologist whom you respect and trust who has expertise in Parkinson’s.

• Follow the prescribed management plan, which might include medication, diet changes, exercise, rest, adaptive aids, stress management techniques and regular check-ups.

• Because treatment (especially medication dosing and scheduling) is individualized, it may involve trial and error, so be patient.

• Join an exercise class for people with Parkinson’s. To locate one in your area, call the American Parkinson Disease Association at 1-800-223-2732 or go to www. apdaparkinson.org.

• Use a cane or walker when recommended to minimize the risk of falls. If mobility issues prevent you from getting around in the community, rent or buy a scooter or wheelchair.

• Set up a record-keeping system to organize your health information. Ready-made products can be found at bookstores.

• Do as much for yourself as possible. Set priorities, simplify tasks and learn to settle for less than perfection.

• Find substitutes for enjoyable activities you can no longer engage in. Just don’t overdo it.

• Make your home as safe as possible.

• Accept offers of help and ask for assistance as needed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lisa M. Petsche is a medical social worker and a freelance writer specializing in boomer and senior health matters.

Don’t let your disease define you.

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Events Calendar MAY

JUNE

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Ric’s Garden, the public cutting garden at Ashland Terrace, 475 S. Ashland Avenue, is open for business

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Ongoing

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 nonprofit 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

Sit and Get Fit Mondays and Fridays, 9:30am10:30am. FREE! This event is a seated controlled exercise/ movement class to improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It is taught

by Anne Graff, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist certified by the American Senior Fitness Association as a Senior Fitness Instructor and trained in Body Recall. Also included are: Fall Prevention and Recovery, Fun Movements to Strengthen Body and Mind, Improve Posture and Core Conditioning, Wellness Education, Relaxation Techniques, and Music.

The Charles Young Center is located at 540 E. Third Street.

Parking is available on Shropshire Avenue or Lewis Street, Lexington, KY. Ages 60 and older.

For more information, please contact Alexis Edge at 859-2460281 or aedge@lexingtonky.gov.

This year Lexington’s oldest retirement community offers alstroemeria, iris, ageratum, gooseneck loosestrife, goldenrod, purple coneflowers, Joe Pye weed, lisianthus, snapdragons, zinnias, salvia, black-eyed susans and marigolds. The following varieties of herbs are available: oregano, nasturtium, rosemary, lemon grass, sweet marjoram, lemon thyme, basil, parsley, fennel, Italian parsley, sorrel, garlic chives, mint, winter savory, lemon verbena, dill, French tarragon and sage. Large blooms are .50, small blooms are .25. Herbs are .25 a small bunch. Roses and vegetables are reserved for residents only. The donation box and scissors are located at the start of the main garden walkway; water and containers are available near the shed. Don’t miss the smaller cutting garden behind the shed. All proceeds are used to maintain the garden and feed the critters. Call Kelly or Michelle at 266-2581 for additional information.

Swing Lessons Every Tuesday: 8pm–10pm at Tates Creek Recreation Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr. $5.00 per person per lesson. Call for more information: Glenn and Rosalee Kelley 859-233-9947; OR Peter and Robin Young 859-224-3388.

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 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 as well as experienced yogis!

Donations-based class.

Community Flow This weekly (Tuesdays) restorative class integrates gentle yoga, breathing techniques, meditation and wellness tips for all ages and levels of physical condition.

10:30am–11:30am. Donation only (great portion of all donations go to the Backpack Food Program at Ashland Elementary.) Inspiring, Educating & Supporting our World through the Moving, Visual & Healing Arts! Daily classes, therapies, workshops & a great spot to host your next event! 309 N Ashland Ave Ste.180, Lexington, KY 40502. 859-721-1841. www.centeredlex.com.

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 877-865-8787.

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MELT Method Hand, Foot and Body Healing Class by Shayne Wigglesworth Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm - Discover painfree 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/online: www.centeredlex.com 859-721-1841

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Full 8 week program (Thursdays) the gold standard in mindfulness. Orientation January 14th @ 6:00PM. Study and practice with a supportive group and learn to: relax your body, quiet your mind, open your heart, manage stress and prevent burnout , learn non-drug approaches for managing chronic conditions.

Cost deeply discounted for UK employees, spouses and retirees. Sliding scale for nonUK participants. Facilitator: John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, Mind Body Studio 517A Southland Drive Lexington KY 859-373-0033. Full details at http://www.mindbodystudio. org/?page_id=1262

May 14

Down to Earth Garden Club Plant Sale Every May, the Down to Earth Garden Club holds a special plant sale community fundraiser.

The plants are grown, nurtured and generously donated by each club member. This wonderful community benefit event will be held rain or shine.

Come support your community while adding beauty to your garden! Money raised will be donated to local projects that promote gardening, education, preservation, conservation and environmental stewardship. 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Woodland Christian Church, 530 E. High St. in Lexington, KY. Please visit our website http://www. downtoearthky.com

May 16

Safety for the Person with Dementia As dementia progresses, the needs and abilities of a person will change. This workshop shares tips and strategies for adapting the home to support these changes with a little creativity, flexibility and problem solving. The program will take place on Monday, May 16th from 11am-1pm at The Homeplace located at 101 Sexton Way, Midway.

A free lunch will be served.

Registration is required; call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900. Please no professionals.

May 17

Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group 12 – 1 pm, Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Department PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Free weight-loss support group appropriate for anyone wishing to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Share struggles and ideas with others.

Held first and third Tuesdays most months. For more information or to pre-register, call 288-2446.

May 21

Bike Lexington 2016 Presented by PedalPower Fun and free activities begin at 7am at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. Family Fun Ride starts at 10am. Visit bikelexington.com for Bike Month event calendar.

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Are you curious about the vast array of services Hospice of the Bluegrass offers? Join us for our monthly Lunch & Learn series on the last Tuesday of each month at noon for an informative conversation about our work. Lunch will be provided and each session will be led by a knowledgeable Hospice of the Bluegrass administrator. Will touch on how hospice services work and the services provided.

Free event; register by calling (859) 296-6895.

June 1

Effective Communication Strategies Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. The program will take place at the Jessamine County Extension Office, 95 Park Drive, Nicholasville, KY. 40356, on June 1, 2016, from 10:3011:30 a.m. To register for this program, please call 1-800-2723900. Registration is required.

June 6

Know the 10 Signs

6:30pm- 8:30pm. 2508 Wallace Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205. Free. Those with Reiki come to practice & receive the Reiki energy. Those who do have not Reiki training—come for an introduction/question & answer.

Contact JoAnn Utley at 502-7773865 or jutley5122@bellsouth.net to register. More info at http:// joannutley.byregion.net

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies, and plan for the future. The program will take place at the Madison County Public Library, located at 507 West Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475, on Monday, June 6, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. To register for this program, please call 1-800272-3900.

May 31

June 10

Are you interested in learning more about end-of-life care?

This program is specialized for family caregivers and will offer information about Alzheimer’s

Reiki Practice & Introduction to Reiki

Hospice of the Bluegrass Lunch & Learn

Family Caregiver Workshop

disease and caregiving and will also provide an opportunity to reflect, regenerate, and gain a new perspective on your caregiving issues. Local and statewide experts who specialize in aging and Alzheimer’s care will present topics that are valuable to family caregivers of persons with dementia. This training is designed specifically for family caregivers and is therefore not open to those who are professional caregivers.

Workshop registration fee: $10 (includes lunch). Registration is required; to register, call 1-800272-3900. 9am–4pm Bluegrass Area Development District, 699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517.

June 18

Annual ‘A Round to Remember’ Golf Classic The 5th annual A Round to Remember Golf Classic will be held Saturday, June 18 at the Connemara Golf Course in Nicholasville, Kentucky. This event is hosted by local golfer Paul Bimschleger and his children – Dave, Curt and Chris Bimschleger. The Bimschleger family has raised over $118,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Paul’s wife, Patricia, who they lost to Alzheimer’s disease in 2011. “The Bimschleger family became involved with the Alzheimer’s Association after our beloved mother passed away from Alzheimer’s after a seven year battle with this debilitating disease,” said Dave Bimschleger.

“In memory of our mother, our family decided to initiate A Round to Remember Golf Classic. Our mother enjoyed golf and our family’s mission is to raise funds to be used to continue research to find a cure and to support families currently living with Alzheimer’s disease.”

June 28

Reiki Practice & Introduction to Reiki 6:30pm- 8:30pm. 2508 Wallace Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205. Free. Those with Reiki come to practice & receive the Reiki energy. Those who do have not Reiki training—come for an introduction/question & answer.

Contact JoAnn Utley at 502-7773865 or jutley5122@bellsouth.net to register. More info at http:// joannutley.byregion.net

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Senior Services DIRECTORY

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Does your business provide excellent senior services?

call us for a spot County Offices & Meal Programs in the directory 859.368.0778 Health Care Systems & Hospitals 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 Medical Equipment, Supplies & Monitoring Systems

Finances & Estate Planning, Trusts/Wills, Reverse Mortgage

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 – so many that beginning a search to fit your need can seem like a daunting task.

That’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.

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

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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

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

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

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 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

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES & MONITORING SYSTEMS Baptist Health Lifeline

Windsor Gardens of Georgetown Assisted Living 100 Windsor Path Georgetown, KY 40324 502-570-0540

859-260-6217 www.centralbap.com

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FINANCES & ESTATE PLANNING, TRUSTS/ WILLS, REVERSE MORTGAGE

200 Rose Mary Dr. Winchester, KY 40391 859-745-4904 www.brooksplace.org

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

SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING & RETIREMENT HOUSING Mayfair Village 3310 Tates Creek Rd. Lexington, KY 40502 859-266-2129 www.mayfairseniors.com

ARE YOU DISABLED? HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY? ARE YOU CAUGHT UP IN RED TAPE? An experienced Social Security Claims Advocate can help you:

• By assisting you in filing your initial application.

• Filling out and filing your appeals.

• Gather medical and other important information to submit to Social Security.

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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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SERVICE DIRECTORY, CONTINUED REAL ESTATE / RENT-SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

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This contrast in a relationship can actually be a benefit.

Relationships: “Neatniks” vs. “Slobs” Should one try tidiness or should the other lighten up?

by TaNiqua Ward, M.S., Staff Writer

Everyone has different tolerance levels for messiness. One person thinks leaving one dirty dish in the sink constitutes a mess, but another person can go to sleep at night with a sink full of unwashed dishes. You may like to keep your bedroom clean but your partner doesn’t mind some clutter. Some people have a natural instinct for a clean environment while others are more careless about their surroundings. There is a constant battle whether someone who is messy should make an effort to be tidy or if someone who is tidy should lighten up and start to be more carefree.

Unfortunately, there is no direct answer about who should

change their habits. “Neatniks” have their own way of life just as “slobs” do. According to The Wall Street Journal, both suffer from a need for control. Neatniks say they need order and everything should be in its place. Slobs, on the other hand, don’t like someone else having control over them.

Yet they may feel guilty they aren’t neat and resentful that someone is demanding that they should be.

This contrast in a relationship can actually be a benefit because the conflicting parties can learn to accept each another and their faults.

There are ways to compromise to make life easier and more comfortable for both neatniks and slobs – to find a balance between the two. You can: • Communicate. Make sure you set guidelines and boundaries

together. Be sure to discuss with one another any problems that may arise. Also, be willing to negotiate and find a compromise in all situations.

• Designate Set Areas. Allow certain areas in the house to be a little bit messier, such as the bedroom. Designate the kitchen and the living room as clean areas in case you have company.

• Cleaning Days. Choose at least one day a week to clean (and do it together). Sundays are a great day to clean the entire house and have everything in order for the new week.

• Focus on Your Relationship.

The most important thing should always be the relationship. Make time to focus on one another and the reasons why you are together.

In their book The Odd Couple Syndrome: Resolving the Neat/ Sloppy Dilemma, Selwyn Mills and Max Weisser cited a study that found 80 percent of people who are left brained consider themselves neat, while 75 percent of right-brain individuals consider themselves slobs. The left and right sides of the brain are attracted to each other based on

strengths and weaknesses. The left side of the brain is said to be responsible for functions such as rational thinking while the right side is said to be the center of creativity. The common saying that “opposites attract” is very true. Neatniks and slobs do not just lack luck in choosing a partner. The combination of neatniks and slobs pertains to the laws of attraction.

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The Patient Advocate Professionals help families when loved ones are hospitalized

by Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer

Receiving health care today is a challenge. It often involves participation in a system that is time consuming and complicated.

While there are many efforts to-

day to simplify and safeguard this system from errors, nevertheless errors are made daily. Questions about practice are often lost in the asking, and patients are left to fend for themselves.

But a new trend is emerging: the fast-growing field of patient advocacy. Formal programs are being developed for assisting patients with their medical needs and doing patient advocacy.

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Many patients and their families are hiring private professional health advocates (PPHAs).

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confusion of modern healthcare.

“The healthcare system has become so complex and profit driven, patients get lost in the shuffle,” said Toni Dreher, founder of North Shore Patient Advocates LLC (www.NorthShoreRN.com) in Chicago. “Up to 440,000 patients die in the hospital each year due to medical errors. Patients need someone knowledgeable speaking and watching out solely for them.”

Some patient advocates offer medical assistance that requires knowledge of the health care system and a medical background.

They are usually retired RNs and doctors or someone who has spent years in the medical field.

There are, in addition, patient advocates who are employed by hospitals and others who help primarily with insurance and insurance filings.

Dreher’s first attempt at advocating was in an intervention she made on behalf of her father-inlaw. Despite a life-threatening blood clot, the hospital that was treating him was set to release him. Dreher successfully intervened, but it made her wonder: What if he hadn’t had a nurse in the family watching out for him? Now well established in her business, Dreher uses a team approach to look out for patients during hospitalization. Her services include: • helping patients and their families become more knowledgeable about their diagnosis; • asking doctors questions a lay

person wouldn’t know to ask; • getting all the facts; • researching all treatment options; • researching and identifying the best doctor, hospital and/ or nursing home for a patient; and • helping take care of insurance claims.

If you are or a family member is hospitalized and you cannot hire a patient advocate, a family member may serve the purpose.

Dreher offers the following tips for advocating for a sick family member: • Become proactive. Prepare a summary sheet for your loved one in advance, covering all health conditions, allergies and names of physicians, and keep a current list of medications so if the patient is hospitalized, there is a record.

• Educate yourself about a loved one’s medical condition but choose your sources carefully. Talk with the patient’s family doctor and/or specialists if possible.

• Consult the National Institute of Health (NIH) for information.

• Choose all doctors carefully. Ask a trusted healthcare professional for a recommendation.

• Try to avoid hospitalization, especially if the patient is elderly.

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‘KEEPING RESIDENTS COMFORTABLE AND HAPPY IN A FAITH-BASED ENVIRONMENT’

by Tanya J. Tyler, Editor/Staff Writer

Liberty Ridge Senior Living Community is proud to be a ministry of Eastland Church of God. Located right next door to the church at 701 Liberty Ridge Lane, the community was established in 1999 to help meet Lexington’s growing need for high-quality, affordable housing senior housing. It offers a variety of lifestyle options, including independent living homes, assisted living apartments and a memory care neighborhood. Liberty Ridge is managed by SeniorLife Solutions, Inc., a professional management company with over 18 years of experience in operating housing for the elderly, and is governed by a church board.

“In the next three decades, we’re going to see an explosion of people that are graduating into that senior demographic,” said Barry Brinegar, Sales and

Marketing Director. “So we’re going to come up on a time where there’s going to be so much more demand for senior services.”

Liberty Ridge’s assisted living section opened in 2000 with 45 apartments.

Twenty more apartments were added in 2003. Liberty Ridge is one of only three facilities in Lexington that is certified by the Commonwealth of Kentucky to provide assisted living services to residents. Included in assisted living are assistance with all activities of daily living, three meals a day, basic cable, weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal. The apartments have safety-equipped bathrooms with low-barrier walk-in showers and kitchenettes with small refrigerators and microwave ovens. Each apartment has an emergency response system to alert on-site staff any time, day or night, if the resident has an emergency. Small pets are welcome as long as they are housebroken, well-behaved and leashed when outside of the apartments.

Because of the increased demand for care for people with memory disorders, Liberty Ridge recently converted a second section of the assisted living community into a secured memory care neighborhood with 12 additional memory care apartments for a total of 19 apartments dedicated for those who need dementia care.

“The folks that live in this secure neighborhood get a lot of personalized care and attention and are engaged with purposeful activities in the community room,” Brinegar said.

“It’s a community model, so everyone eats together. And we use the Best Friends approach to Alzheimer’s care.”

“The biggest thing in the memory care unit is it’s a much smaller staffto-resident ratio, so we have one staff member for every four residents,” said Alexis Waugh, who works in sales and marketing at Liberty Ridge. “That way there’s a lot less frustration. The oneon-one attention really helps a lot.”

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Waugh said one of Liberty Ridge’s goals is to keep residents comfortable and happy in a faith-based environment. The staff is instrumental in meeting this goal. Extensive training enables caregivers to perform their duties in a way that promotes maximum independence, dignity and individual preference for residents.

“One of our qualifications for working here is you must have a servant’s heart,” Waugh said. “It’s hard to come in here day after day and deal with people with memory loss. That does take a special kind of person. But we have people who come in here every day no matter what and they have a big smile on their faces, and our residents really appreciate that. We just have some of the greatest people with the biggest hearts.”

In 2006, Easy Living Garden Homes were added to the neighborhood.

These homes are geared for independent senior adults.

“Most of the people that live in the garden homes are older,” Brinegar said.

“They’re more independent. They typically will age in place there, but we do see some people that graduate over to assisted living and memory care.” If someone lives in a garden home, they automatically get priority to move into assisted living or memory care when necessary, and they get a 5-percent discount for life.

The garden homes have 1,200 to 1,300 square feet with two bathrooms, two bedrooms, a washer and dryer hook-up and a sunroom out back. Garden home residents have full access to the Liberty Ridge amenities.

“They can come use the dining room whenever they like, and all the activities that we do for the assisted community, the independent living folks also join in on those,” Brinegar said.

Being strongly faith-based is another aspect of Liberty Ridge that appeals to seniors who are considering moving there.

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“Residents don’t have to be a member of Eastland Church and they don’t have to be a Christian, but we don’t shy away from that faith-based perspective,” Brinegar said.

A long-term master plan for Liberty Ridge includes the possibility of expanding the garden homes and making an addition to the assisted living facility to include luxury apartments and a purpose-built memory care neighborhood, as well as a chapel. Currently, weekly worship services are held in the dining room.

“We’re hoping eventually to provide nursing care and rehab on site, so if we did that we would certainly see the need to expand,” Brinegar said.

Liberty Ridge is a non-profit entity that is open to people of all faiths. For more information, call Brinegar at (859) 543-9449 to arrange a tour or visit Liberty Ridge’s Web site at www. libertyridge.com.

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