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5 Tinnitus: Chronic or Acute Ringing in the Ears Can be Burdensome 8 ELDER LAW: Available Medicaid Waivers for Long Term Care and Community Supports
16 SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTORY 20 Fun With Facebook: Stay in Touch with Friends, Family on Social Media Site 22 New Treatment Available for Alzheimer’s Disease 24 Do You Need An Advance Health Care Directive? 26 CAREGIVERS CORNER: Tips for Moving a Relative to Long-Term Care 28 EVENTS CALENDAR
Dear Friends, There’s an article in this issue about music and the aging brain. Staff writer Dr. Thomas Miller says research shows music stimulates stroke patients’ brains. While they may not be able to speak, after a few music lessons, they can sing clearly. I have a couple of friends who stutter when they
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speak – but never when they sing. And many people have anecdotal stories of Alzheimer’s patients who may not remember their children’s names, but they sing songs from their past with gusto and without mistakes. I love to listen to the radio when I’m driving, usually to a “classic rock” station. It boggles my mind to think some of my favorite tunes are now more than 50 years old – but I still
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Tinnitus Chronic or acute ringing in the ears can be burdensome
by Living Well 60+ Staff
What is tinnitus? According to American Tinnitus Association tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition that affects over 50 million (mostly older) Americans, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. It’s commonly referred to as a ringing in the ears, but it can take many different forms, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing and clicking. In some cases, the sound can be so loud it interferes with one’s ability to concentrate. It may be constant or intermittent, steady or pulsating. Tinnitus can be both acute (temporary) or chronic (ongoing). Most people have subjective tinnitus
– noise only they can hear. Sensorineural hearing loss causes most tinnitus cases. Other causes include age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or a problem with the circulatory system. An ear infection or ear canal blockage can also cause tinnitus. Muscle spasms in the inner ear can result in tinnitus and/or hearing loss. Head or neck trauma can affect the inner ear, hearing nerves or brain function linked to hearing. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are sometimes associated with tinnitus. Tinnitus has also been linked to chronic conditions such as diabetes, thyroid problems, migraines, anemia and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Loud noises, such as those from heavy equipment, chain saws and firearms, are common sources of noiserelated hearing loss and tinnitus.
Some medications may cause or worsen tinnitus. These include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin taken in high doses, certain antibiotics, cancer drugs, water pills (diuretics), antimalarial drugs and antidepressants. Smokers have a higher risk of developing tinnitus. Drinking alcohol also increases the risk. Tinnitus can cause fatigue, stress and sleep problems. It can interfere with concentration and memory and may lead to depression, anxiety and irritability. There is currently no scientifically proven cure for most types of tinnitus, but there are several treatment and therapy options available. These options reduce the perceived intensity and omnipresence of tinnitus. While they do TINNITUS Continued on Page 6
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Medicaid, which was originally authorized by federal law in 1965, is a program of combined federal and state services. Over the years since original authorization, each state has developed home and community-based service waivers to help meet the needs of those who prefer to get long term care services and supports in their homes or community rather than residing in an institution such as a nursing home. These waivers are based on Federal guidelines with State specific requirements. Kentucky offers several waiver programs to assist those wanting to stay in their home but needing care. These target specific populations of vulnerable, elderly, and disabled persons.
HCB (Home and Community Based)
Provides adult day health, conflict free case management, specialized respite, participant directed coordination, attendant care, environmental and minor home adaptation, goods and services, home and community supports, home delivered meals, respite for people with physical disabilities or other disabilities from birth to 64 years old, and individuals ages 65 and older. This waiver often allows families to continue with employment and other normal activities while still providing for their disabled loved one. Acquired Brain Injury
Provides adult day training, case management, respite, supported employment, behavioral services,
counseling, group counseling, occupational therapy, specialized medical equipment, speech therapy, community guides, goods and services, assessment services, community living supports, environmental and minor home mods, and supervised residential care for individuals with brain injuries who are 18 years and older. Acquired Brain Injury - Long Term Care
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Provides adult day health, case management, homemaker services, personal care, respite, supported employment, specialized medical equipment, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, community guides, goods and services, attendant care, environmental and minor home adaptations, family training, and supervised residential care for aged individuals who are 65 and over and for individuals with a disability, physical or otherwise, who are ages 18-64. This waiver enables people to have the services necessary to transition to their maximum level of independent living.
Provides conflict free case management, consultative clinical and therapeutic services, day training, personal assistance, residential support, respite, shared living, supported employment, community guides, financial management services, natural supports training, community access, community transition, environmental accessibility adaptation services, goods and services, person centered coach, positive behavior supports, specialized medical equipment and supplies, and technology assisted residential, transportation, and vehicle adaptations for individuals ages three and over with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities.1
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Provides adult day health, case management, community access, day training, personal assistance, respite, shared living, supported employment, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, community guides, goods and services, transportation, assessment services, community transitions, consultative clinical and therapeutic service, environmental accessibility adaptation services, person centered coaching, positive behavior supports, specialized medical equipment and supplies, vehicle adaptation for individuals of all ages who have intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities. This waiver allows children and adults
Model Waiver II
Provides skilled services by a licensed practical nurse, skilled services by a registered nurse, and skilled services by a respiratory therapist for individuals of all ages who are dependent on technology.
Who is eligible for Medicaid waiver services?
Waiver services are so named because they are Medicaid services in which the individual must meet all Medicaid qualifications except that of residing in an institutional facility. This one requirement is waived, and the services are provided in the community. For waiver services that address the needs of older persons, one must be 65 years of age or older and have physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, blindness, be ventilator-dependent, or have an acquired brain injury.
One must have written certification by a physician that if waiver services are not available, the person would be admitted to a nursing care facility in the immediate future. Thus, the person satisfies the nursing home level of care criteria. Lastly, all the financial qualifications for Medicaid must be met.2 Financial Requirements for Medicaid Waivers
Resources are cash or assets or any other personal or real property that may be converted to cash that could be used for maintenance and support. Medicaid waiver programs use specific resource rules to determine how many resources may be retained for the person to still be eligible for Medicaid. These limits are different than for someone applying for nursing home Medicaid coverage. The calculations are also different depending on whether the person receiving services is single or married and an asset spenddown may be required.3 For additional information and to determine if you or a loved one may qualify for Medicaid Waiver Services, please consult your Elder Law Attorney or the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services. Endnotes
https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/ section-1115-demo/demonstration-andwaiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/KY 2 MAP-418 Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Medicaid Services: Kentucky Medicaid Waiver Services Fact Sheet (Rev.02/2021) 3 907 KAR 1
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Listening to or playing music is a great tool to use on a regular basis. It provides a total brain workout.
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Music Revitalizes the Aging Brain Fascinating research shows how music can help relax, comfort listeners by Dr. Thomas Miller, Staff Writer
Exercise comes in several forms. If you want to firm up your body, the gym is the correct venue. However, if you want to rejuvenate your brain, listening to some of your favorite music is a comforting resource. Music revitalizes the brain with pleasurable sounds. Reach for familiar music that is relaxing and comforting. Focus on how you react to different forms of music, then chose the kind that provides a blend that boosts or calms your emotions, depending on your mood, and helps concentration reach greater potential. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have been studying the impact of various forms of music – ranging from jazz to rap and classical to easy listening – on the human brain. The researchers are using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to assess which areas of the brain are affected by the music their subjects are hearing. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnets and radio waves to assess any area of the human body. Their findings suggest music stimulates the brain, so if you wish to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging
process, listening to or playing music is a great tool to use on a regular basis. It provides a total brain workout. And research has shown listening to music can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and alleviate some forms of pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness and memory. Music provides a language for feelings and emotions. The brain-music connection involves a process whereby a series of vibrations tickle the eardrum and are transmitted into an electrical signal that travels through the auditory nerve to the brain stem, where it is reassembled into something we perceive as music. Most forms of music may well be of benefit in improving our functional well-being in everyday life. They have potential benefits for those who experience some form of emotional or mental illness. The incredible effects of music on the brain specifically with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease have been recognized as rejuvenating brain function. Music engages the entire brain. It’s fascinating to look at music as a neuropsychiatric modality, and using music as a way to treat brain-related abnormalities is gaining scientific support. Gottfried Schlaug, who treated
stroke victims, found some patients couldn’t complete a sentence, but they could enunciate words when they sang. After giving them two weeks of singing lessons, Schlaug found through MRI scans the music had literally rewired some aspects of brain functionality. The take-home message here is many forms of music may offer several benefits conducive to revitalizing brain health as we age. Sources and Resources
Huang, R. (2017) Scientists study music’s effects on brain with fMRI. The Johns Hopkins Newsletter. April 27, 2017. www.jhunewsletter.com/ article/2017/04/scientists-studymusics-effects-on-brain-with-fmri Schlaug, G. (2013) Effects of voice on emotional arousal. Frontiers in Psychology 23-4, 102-06; doi: 10.3389/ fpsyg.2013.00675 About the Author:
Thomas W. Miller, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Scientist with the Center for Health, Intervention and Prevention at the University of Connecticut and Professor, Department of Gerontology in the College of Public Health and Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky.
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Latest COVID-19 Variant a Cause for Worry
Practice social distancing, masking to reduce risk of infection by Living Well 60+ Staff
Just as we were beginning to breathe a maskless sigh of relief, B.1.617.2, a COVID-19 variant, suddenly sprang up and put our return to “normal” on hold. Mutated forms of the virus, called variants, have begun appearing around the world. They are slightly different
from the original strains. The delta variant is a “variant of concern,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This means there is reason to suspect it may pose a new and somewhat different health threat to humans. The delta variant was first detected in India in December 2020. The
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fully understood. Where the delta variant has been identified, it rapidly took off and spread between people more efficiently than even the alpha variant. A CDC study found 83 percent of sequenced samples from individuals testing positive for COVID-19 were attributable to the delta variant. Its symptoms are similar to other forms of COVID-19: coughing, headaches, fevers, sore throat, fatigue. The telltale COVID-19 signs – loss of taste and smell – appear to be less prevalent with the delta variant. Unvaccinated persons
are at greater risk of being infected by this variant than those who are fully vaccinated. Contrary to the original virus, which more heavily targeted the elderly, the delta variant puts young people more at risk. A deltaplus subvariant includes an additional mutation that attacks lung cells and reduces vaccine effectiveness. You can protect yourself and your loved ones from delta and the other new variants by taking the same steps public health organizations developed for the original outbreak of COVID-19: Wear masks or other protective facial coverings.
Practice social distancing by keeping at least six feet away from other people. Avoid crowds, especially in confined spaces (grocery stores, bars, restaurants). Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap. Get vaccinated with one of three vaccines currently approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sources
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) • World Health Organization (www.who.int)
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IN HOME CARE (NON-MEDICAL) Accessible Home Care
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Assisting Hands
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Senior Helpers of the Bluegrass 3070 Harrodsburg Rd. Ste. 240 Lexington, KY 40503 859-296-2525 www.seniorhelpers.com/lexington
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IN HOME MEDICAL CARE Medi-Calls
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YMCA of Central Kentucky 239 E. High St. Lexington, KY 40502 859-254-9622 ymcaofcentralky.org
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Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Richmond Center 1054 Center Drive, Ste. 1 859-625-0600 www.drayerpt.com
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TECHNOLOGY
Fun With Facebook
Stay in touch with friends, family on social media site
by Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer Facebook is a fun, convenient way to stay in touch with friends and family. Whether they live around the corner or in a distant corner of the world, Facebook lets you keep up with their daily activity. You can also find old friends and colleagues or make new friends with shared interests. About one quarter of the world’s population is on Facebook – that’s 1.8 billion users. To open a Facebook account, you just need an email address or a cell phone number. Go to www.facebook. com, click Create a New Account and fill in the fields. After you click Sign Up, you will receive a text or email, depending on which you used to sign up, to finalize the creation of your account. You can also create a Facebook account for a business by clicking the blue text that reads “Create a Page for a celebrity, band or business” below the green Sign-Up button. Next you’ll be prompted to import your email contacts to help build your friend list. On the screen that reads “Step 1: Find Your Friends,” follow the instructions or click Next on the lower right side. You’ll now see a message: “Welcome to Facebook, [Your First Name].” Upload a photo that will be your profile picture. It appears next to your name on Facebook. Step 2 on this page allows you to manually add people, searching either for their name or email address. Be sure to try Step 3: Take a Privacy Tour. On any of these pages, click the blue hyperlink to learn more and adjust certain settings. FACEBOOK Continued on Page 22
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On your Profile page, you will see the headings Timeline, About, Friends, Photos, Archive and More. The Timeline, also called your News Feed, is what you see when you sign into Facebook. It shows all the activity of all your friends and other pages you have chosen to follow. In the About section, you can fill out information about yourself. You can add workplaces, schools, your current city, your hometown, other places you’ve lived, details about yourself and life events. In the Search bar in the upper left, you can search for friends, groups, associations, schools, business, areas or
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topics of interest and hobbies. In the left panel you can Explore Groups, Pages and Events. The black icon of two people is Friend Requests. The icon that looks like a lightning bolt is Messages. The bell icon is for Notifications; it shows activity on posts and pages you’re connected with. The question mark icon is the Help dropdown menu. In Settings you can access your privacy settings by selecting Privacy on the left side. You’ll see how each activity is set. If you wish to change the setting, click Edit and then click on the down arrow in the text box to choose the option you want: Public (anyone, even if you’re not friends with them, can see
your activity), Friends; Friends Except (here you can select those on your friends list you don’t want to see your activity); Friends of Friends; Specific Friends; and Only Me (no one will see any of your Facebook activity). You can make your first post from your Timeline or Profile page. A fun first post is a selfie, a photo with someone else or a picture of something special to you. Write about the photo and indicate this is your first post on Facebook. It will open a whole new sphere of opportunity for you. Facebook became a lifeline for many people as they faced quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Do You Need An Advance Health Care Directive?
Make your wants and wishes known before you have a health emergency by Living Well 60+ Staff
No one wants to think about becoming incapacitated and being unable to make decisions about your own health care. Yet it is a good idea to prepare for this possibility now – long before you experience it. An advance health care directive can be a useful tool. According to the National Institute on Aging, an advance health care directive is a legal document that lets others know about the types of medical care you would prefer. It typically consists of a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care. If you don’t
want to be revived in a life-threatening situation, you can also include a Do Not Resuscitate Order in your advance health care directive. It goes into effect only if you are unable to speak for yourself or if death is imminent. It requires you to think of some worst-case scenarios. For instance, if you lapsed into a coma, would you want to be placed on a ventilator (intubation)? Would you want to be resuscitated if you have a heart attack, either with CPR or defibrillation? If you could not eat or feed yourself, would you want to be artificially nourished with a feeding tube? Your advance health care directive will make your wishes known,
and your health care providers are legally obligated to fulfill them. Your advance health care directive also allows you to express your desires related to end-oflife care. You may want comfort care medication for pain or anxiety, even if it makes you lethargic. You can make your wishes about organ and tissue donation known. Begin designing your advance health care directive by thinking about the current status of your health. Talk to your primary care physician about the decisions you may need to make. (Discussing advance care planning decisions with your doctor is free
Review your advance health care directive planning decisions from time to time.
through Medicare during your annual wellness visit.) It is a good idea to research your family medical history and see if there is a possibility of developing conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes. You will have a better idea of what you may find yourself up against as you age and what contingencies to keep in mind as you craft your advance health care directive. You need to let your family and your health care providers know about your preferences. Keep a copy of your advance health care directive with your will. Ask your primary care physician to keep one on file. If you have to go to the hospital, give the staff there a copy to include in your records. Some states have registries that store your advance health care directive for quick access by health care providers. You can supplement your advance health care directive with a durable power of attorney for health care – a legal document naming someone to make medical decisions for you when you are unable to do so. This person, also called a health care agent or proxy, should be familiar with and respectful of your values and wishes. She or he should be willing to fulfill your wishes and make sure they are followed. Be sure to discuss with the person the responsibilities of a health care proxy and get their affirmative before writing your advance health care directive or giving copies to others. You can change or revoke your instructions as you get older or if your opinions on end-of-life matters change. Review your advance health care directive planning decisions from time to time, such as every 10 years, if not more often. Each state has different laws regarding advance directives, so be sure to find out what the statutory requirements are before drawing yours up. Setting up an advance health care directive can give you peace of mind. In addition, it relieves your family members of the burden of dealing with health care decisions at a stressful time. The bottom line is, it’s up to you to decide what you want – quantity or quality of life, “heroic” measures or palliative care. Here’s hoping you will never have to use your advance health care directive. But it would be good to know you have one – just in case. Sources:
National Institute on Aging (www.nia.nih.gov/) Smart Asset (www.smartasset.com)
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CAREGIVERS CORNER
Tips for Moving a Relative to Long-Term Care Be sure to visit often, continue to support by Lisa M. Petsche, Staff Writer
The time has come. You’ve had to do the up until now unthinkable: place a relative on the waiting list for a long-term care facility (commonly known as a nursing home). Many people don’t understand this is a difficult decision. A damaging myth still prevails that families “dump” frail older members in nursing homes to free themselves of the inconvenience of caregiving and get on with their lives. Quite the opposite is true. It’s typically a last resort, pursued after burnout or some other crisis has occurred — for example, the caregiver becomes injured or is diagnosed with cancer. Your relative is likely to express anxiety and anger, accompanied by feelings of loss. They will need time to grieve and adjust, as will you. The following are some ways to help with the transition. Transition Tips
• Plan to spend admission day together. Tour the facility to become familiar with the environment. • Bring personal belongings – a throw for the bed, a houseplant or photos of favorite people and places. • Ask what kind of toiletries and other personal items must be supplied and what type and amount of clothing is recommended.
• Inquire about the activities schedule. • Find out if there are private spaces for visiting. • Share as much as possible about your relative’s routines, likes and dislikes. • Notify other relatives and friends of the facility’s address and phone number and encourage them to send a note or visit. Offer to join them for the first visit. • Visit often, especially in the early days, to provide support and reassurance. Develop a regular pattern so your relative knows when to expect you and can anticipate your next visit. Alternate days with other family members and telephone in between visits if you can’t get in as often as you would like. • Realize your relative may have many complaints initially. If a concern seems legitimate, discuss it with staff and do some advocating if necessary. Otherwise, provide a listening ear, allowing him or her to vent. Be attuned to underlying feelings and empathize with them. • If your relative asks you to take them home, gently but firmly reinforce that they need more care than you can provide. Reassure them you’ll be returning soon and plan what you’ll do together. If it’s feasible and you intend to follow through, remind them they can come home for a visit. Just don’t make false promises. • To make it easier on both of you, time visits so you can depart when your relative is beginning a meal, heading off to
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If your relative asks you to take them home, gently but firmly reinforce that they need more care than you can provide.
an activity or gets ready for a nap. • Get to know the staff so you can develop a partnership of trust and mutual sharing. Show your appreciation if you’re pleased with their care. When you have a concern, express it calmly, ask for their perspective and let them know what you would like to see happen. • Get to know other residents and family members. • Re-create routines from home, such as playing cards, watching a favorite TV program together or sharing a meal. Bring in special foods – a home-cooked meal or favorite take-out treat. • Plan activities outside of the residence. Go for a walk around the neighborhood or to a nearby park or take a drive. If your relative uses a wheelchair, register them with the local accessible transportation service. Then you can go shopping or to community events together. • A visit from a pet is often appreciated; check with the facility for its rules about bringing in animals. • Continue to include the person in family celebrations. If your home isn’t accessible, choose a restaurant that is or ask staff at the facility to help you plan a gathering onsite.
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EVENTS SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 2021
CALENDAR Sundays
Yoga Health & Therapy Center Classes
Mon, Wed, Fri
Free Activities for Seniors: Charles Young Center
Our Yoga Classes feature slow stretch
Senior Programs Open MWF
techniques. Class size is small, to
including, Bodies in Balance (Fall
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Dancing, Indoor Pickleball, Technology
Sat mornings. Our Meditation Starter
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provide careful instruction. Yoga
prevention/fitness classes), Line
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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
4th Monday
Lexington Area Parkinson’s Support Group Free daytime and evening discussion groups for people with PD and their
care partners. Daytime meetings
held the 4th Monday of each month at noon. Evening meetings held on 1st Wednesday of each month at
6:00 pm. Both group meetings held at Crestwood Christian Church,
1882 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington,
KY. For more details contact Elaine at 859-277-1040 or by email info@
parkinsonslexington.com. Please visit www.parkinsonslexington.com for
details and other free events held by LAPSG.
September 18
Walk on for Hope 5K Run/Walk Join us Saturday at 9am for our
second annual 5K run/walk event at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope
(CKRH). Walk on for Hope’s name
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encourages people of all kind and exceptional abilities to come out
and run, walk, skip, or jog to benefit CKRH. The event will start at CKRH with multiple water stations along
the way and finish with our personal
cheer team of mini-horses! Each entry will receive a t-shirt, bib number, and CKRH swag. Visit Runsignup.com/ walkonforhope for tickets.
September 18-19 47th Annual Midway Fall Festival
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Saturdays
Lexington Farmer’s Market Every Saturday (April – October, 8am-2pm)
downtown Lexington, Tandy Centennial Park
(formerly Cheapside Park) & Pavilion. Browse
herbs and spices, honey, beeswax, candles, body
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Join us for the best Festival in Central Kentucky! Organized and hosted by the Midway Business Association
and the City of Midway. There will be a multitude of talented Arts &
Crafts vendors, Sorghum & Pottery demonstrations, and delicious food vendors. Also live music,
entertainment, children activities and loads of FUN! Convenient
parking within walking distance of the Festival. Visit our website at
midwayfallfestival.com for information about our sponsors, directions, and area lodgings. Mark your calendar
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September 18-19
Lafayette DanceBlue 2nd Annual 5K/10K Virtually run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) for the kids! This can be done in one single run/
walk or break it up and accumulate your mileage. All registrants will
receive a commemorative t-shirt and sticker. Proceeds from this race will go directly to LHS DanceBlue, an
event that supports the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic through the Golden Matrix Fund.
Over the last seven years, Lafayette
over $130,000 to donate to this
worthy cause! It has been an amazing seven years and we are excited to
make this year even more successful. Visit runsignup.com/Race/KY/
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September 25-26
The HelpCare Foundation Fun Run!
September 25
4th Annual KRA Dash for disABILITIES This annual 5K is in conjunction
with the Annual Conference of the
Kentucky Rehabilitation Association, a member organization promoting
ethical and state of the art practices in rehabilitation with the goal of
personal and economic independence of persons with disabilities. Proceeds
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