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CONTENTS: SPRING 2015

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18 Directories

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Facilities Aging-in-Place Facilities Alzheimer’s Care Facilities Assisted Living Facilities Home Health Nursing/Rehab Facilities Personal Care Facilities Retirement Communities Helpful Resources

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By Tiffany White

Directories

36 Adult Day Care

SAY HELLO TO SOMETHING NEW

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WHAT I KNOW NOW

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BOOK CLUB

TAKE A WALK THROUGH A SAFE HOME

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WISE & WELL

IT’S HECK GETTING OLD

By Yelena Sapin

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By Melissa Donald & Anita Oldham

By Lucy M. Pritchett

By Carrie Vittitoe

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WHAT’S IN OUR CART?

10 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DENTIST

KEEP A JOURNAL

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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICARE & MEDICAID

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UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS

By Patti Hartog

By Mark Kaelin

By Tiffany White

TECH TALK

By Ashlie Stevens

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CARE PACKAGE FOR THE CAREGIVER

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OLD-TIME ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

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WHAT TO WEAR

By Connie Meyer

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LIFE KEEPSAKES

By Carrie Vittitoe

By Mary Ellen Bianco

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By Lucy M. Pritchett

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CAREGIVER CIRCLE

By Torie Temple

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By Tiffany White

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From the Editor Volume 12 / Number 1 PUBLISHER

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pring is a good time to say goodbye to the monotony of your routines and incorporate something new into your life. The process of change isn’t always easy, but it can be fun and rewarding. In this issue, we show you how to start making those changes for a happy kick-off to the spring season.

Alissa Hicks alissa@todayspublications.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Revamp your style — Add a splash of color to your spring wardrobe, and find out which clothing items are worth buying (72).

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Change your home — As you age, it will become more important for your home to accommodate your needs. Our safe home feature focuses on small adjustments you can make in your home that will reduce the likelihood of accidents (p.8).

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Improve your health — You and a friend can make time to participate in the Bernheim Forest Wildflower Walk this month (p.24). Or take a look at our It’s Heck Getting Old feature for ideas on taking better care of an aging parent (12).

Explore technology — Learn about different types of gadgets and apps that will stimulate your brain and are easy to use (p.26).

Try new foods — Try seven creative snack ideas that are tasty and satisfying (p.18).

Expand your literary library — Reading a good book at home is a nice way to unwind after a stressful day. Take a look at our top picks, or think about joining a book club (p.22).

Discover how much better you’ll feel when you make a few tweaks.

Happy Spring!

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WHAT I KNOW NOW

Tom Monahan

After 40 years in the newspaper business, Tom Monahan retired last year as publisher of Business First. Now, 63, he admits he is still developing a retirement rhythm and since he doesn’t have to wear a suit every day, it feels nice to dress up when he does wear one.

BY LUCY M. PRITCHETT / PHOTO MELISSA DONALD

What has been your operating philosophy?

Don’t sweat the small things.

Of course, the difficult part is understanding what the small things are. As I have gotten older, I have gained some perspective on this and have gotten better at understanding what is important.

What skill should every man have?

Listening is the skill every person should have. It’s a skill you have to work on.

I try to come away from a conversation knowing what the other person’s point of view was or what they were trying to get across.

What drives you now?

I want to be able to make a difference in someone’s life. I am not handy, but I volunteer for Southern Indiana Habitat for Humanity. I can pound a nail, carry boards, sweep the floor. I am also a member of the Encore Program, which is made up of graduates of Louisville Leadership who are retired or getting ready to retire. We work in an advisory role with nonprofits on particular challenges.

What should a man taste at least once?

Well, my favorite food is chocolate mousse. I love it,

but I don’t see it on too many menus anymore. For a long time, I had a picture hanging in my office of a moose with chocolate dripping off its antlers — Chocolate Moose.

What book had an influence on you?

Thomas Merton's The Seven Storey Mountain.

I was fascinated by his journey and his search for something beyond this earth. He was so open to questions: What is out there? What are we here for?

What were your plans for yourself?

I didn’t really have any plans.

In my junior year of high school, I signed up for a creative writing class that was offered as an elective.

The teacher had us writing on all sorts of subjects. She is the first one who said to me, “You’re really good at writing.” We took two daily newspapers when I was growing up, and I decided I wanted to work for a newspaper. I got a journalism degree and a sociology degree from Indiana University.

What advice would you give to young people today?

Try a lot of different things.

If you try something and don’t like it, do something

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Tom Monahan has traded in his business suits for a more casual look.

else. Find something you are passionate about and enjoy doing. Don’t go into a career just for the money. You are going to be miserable if you do.

What did you learn from your father?

What is the key to a good marriage?

From your mother?

My wife and I will have been married 40 years in May. I think the key is to have realistic expectations — whether in marriage or a job or a friendship. If you think every day is going to be great, you will be disappointed. You have to enjoy the good times and try to communicate through the bad times.

How do you motivate others?

By giving them a sense that their opinions and ideas will be given serious consideration. People will help you if they understand what your vision is and know that their ideas are going to be respected and that what they do will be respected.

Responsibility. You get a job, work hard, follow the rules, and treat people well.

Patience. She raised four boys. She was understanding to a fault, so when she raised her voice, you knew you had gone over the line.

What do you find rewarding about growing older?

Wisdom. You can’t teach experience. If you learn from your mistakes and successes, you will be wiser. And, there is a certain liberation in knowing you are going to die. I don’t mean that in a morbid way, but acknowledging you aren’t going to be here forever makes it important that you don’t procrastinate on doing what is important to you.

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BY CARRIE VITTITOE / ILLUSTRATION JESSICA ALYEA

We spend a lot of time thinking about what colors to paint the walls and how to arrange furniture in our homes, but as we age, it is essential to think about and plan for keeping our homes safe.

The physiological changes that affect our strength, balance, and coordination can make rooms and furnishings that were once easy to navigate and operate more difficult. At age 40, bending down and digging into a low cabinet for pots and pans isn’t such a problem, but 25 years later, the same might not be true.

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uilder Lisa Heckel of Southern Comfort Homes in Fisherville says it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to make a pre-existing home 100 percent compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act, but there are many things homeowners can do to make aging-in-place a reality. “No one knows the future, but we can focus on specific areas of the home and make the design smarter as we age,” she says.

The bathroom is one of the best places to make safety changes. Even if a homeowner can’t afford to completely remodel a bathroom, it is possible to lower the curb on a shower or tub to make it easy to maneuver if someone has hip or knee trouble. Many homeowners who opt to remodel eliminate the tub and install larger showers that feature a bench and grab bars. For those who worry that a master bathroom without a tub would negatively impact resale value, the current trend in new construction is tub-free. Plus, as Heckel tells her clients, “If a person is planning to stay in the home for the rest of his/her life, isn’t it more important to enjoy it while you’re there?”

The kitchen is the other area of the home that often requires modifications

GE Appliances, says there are three main issues he and his colleagues are studying: simplification, accessibility, and assisted living. For example, features or buttons on appliances that are hard to read or confusing could be helped with an overlay, he says.

Julie Wood, manager of appliance PR at GE Appliances, highlights some appliances currently on the market that offer design elements that can be beneficial to aging homeowners. The GE RightHeight frontload washer and dryer combination, which is being built here in Louisville, has a 7-inch riser pedestal and a tilted basket, making loading and unloading easier. Many of GE’s freestanding ranges and wall ovens are enabled with an app called GE Brillion, which allows homeowners or caregivers to monitor appliance usage and turn off appliances remotely.

Linda and Dan Dougherty have gradually been making changes to their St. Regis Park ranch-style house, which they built in 1973, with the goal of aging-in-place until the end. “We hope that the funeral home director carries us out,” Linda says. The first change in the process was moving their washer and dryer up from the basement.

Linda’s hip was giving her problems and making the stairs “It was “Making these changes feels like cumbersome. getting harder to do laundry, and I could you are admitting you’re aging, see the handwriting but not making the changes on the wall,” she says. Eventually, she makes it harder on yourself.” required two hipfor homeowners to ensure safety. replacement surgeries.

Lowering countertop heights or Linda notes that some of the changes replacing cabinets with pull-out drawers just happened. They didn’t plan to make might be called for, but sometimes a improvements, but when items broke or simple reorganization of frequently used wore out, she and Dan replaced them with items is all a homeowner needs to help products that were better designed for meet his or her needs. Home Depot and older homeowners, such as comfort height other home improvement centers sell toilet seats. Doorknobs were replaced rollout inserts that homeowners can with levers, eliminating the twisting that easily and inexpensively install. can be difficult if arthritis sets in. They Not only are builders and remodelers also made some major changes over the helping older Americans live more safely; years, such as putting in hardwood floors appliance manufacturers are also heeding and replacing their master tub with a the call. Paul Haney, chief designer at shower that includes grab bars.

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Small Safety Changes

Anyone with an interest in aging-in-place needs only to look to local retirement communities for ideas on how to make a home safe. Jerry Hoganson, president of Wesley Manor Retirement Community, explains that the goal is to find a good balance in giving older adults as much freedom as possible within as safe an environment as possible.

Some of the issues that the Wesley Manor staff addresses with residents are things many of us wouldn’t necessarily deem safety risks. For example, Hoganson says footstools or small ottomans can be hazardous if a resident has to quickly rise from a chair. A recliner with an automatically retracting footstool is a much safer option.

Installing grab bars in bathrooms and removing throw rugs and extension cords are simple changes to a home that can minimize the likelihood of falls.

It can be difficult to accept that aging is requiring you to make changes to your home both for comfort and safety.

“Making these changes feels like you are admitting you’re aging,” Linda says, “but not making the changes makes it harder on yourself.” This is an issue of which designers such as GE Appliances’ Paul Haney are very much aware. “It is a design problem,” he says.

“People don’t like to feel old. They know they need something, but they don’t want to be embarrassed.”

Fortunately, many of the current trends that appeal to millennials, such as convenience and simplicity, also appeal to the aging Baby Boomer generation. Not only is finding good design easier, but aging-in-place is a far more “hip” endeavor than ever before.

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! d l O g n i t t e G It’s Heck

BY YELENA SAPIN

es don’t work the way they Solutions for when our bodi

PROBLEM:

Nail Fungus

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he moist, warm environment of a sock- and shoe-clad foot is the perfect breeding ground for nail fungi. As we age, reduced blood circulation to the extremities and a less efficient immune system make it difficult to fend off this common infection. Although it causes thickened, discolored, and crumbly-looking toenails, the fungus itself doesn’t pose a health threat, assures dermatologist and University of Louisville clinical professor of dermatology Joseph Fowler. Most people seek treatment for cosmetic reasons or physical discomfort. However, when combined with diabetes or a suppressed immune system, nail fungus can lead to more serious infections and requires more aggressive medical intervention.

PROBLEM:

Reduced Voice Volume (Hypophonia)

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ood speech volume requires good lung capacity and the ability to take deep breaths, says Martha Severs, speech-language pathologist at Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital. Weakened voice musculature and shallow breathing can hamper our ability to speak loudly enough to communicate effectively, creating a condition medical professionals call hypophonia. Most commonly affecting people with Parkinson’s disease, hypophonia can also present itself in people with impaired respiration, in victims of strokes or traumatic brain injuries, and in people who have degenerative diseases such as ALS and multiple sclerosis.

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used to

SOLUTION:

SOLUTION:

Medications

Preventive Measures

“There are many non-prescription and homeopathic remedies out there,” Fowler says, “but none of them have been proven to be nearly as effective as the medications we have.” Prescription treatments include Lamisil (terbinafine), usually taken orally in pill form, and liquid medications such as Jublia (efinaconazole) and Kerydin (tavaborole), which are applied like nail polish.

But getting rid of nail fungus can be a lengthy process. Typical treatment courses run from several months to a year.

Such simple precautions as wearing flip-flops in public swimming and bathing areas and not sharing socks or shoes with infected family members can help prevent occurrence or reoccurrence of nail fungus, Fowler says.

He also recommends treating shoes with over-the-counter antifungal sprays or powders to eliminate any spores from existing or previous infections, and, of course, washing infected socks. But some people are simply more prone to having nail fungus, Fowler says, “and if you’re one of those people, you’re probably going to get it.”

SOLUTION:

SOLUTION:

Professional Therapy

Preventive Measures

Speech-language pathologists use techniques to stimulate and strengthen respiratory and vocal musculature, including proper diaphragmatic breathing, motor exercises, and biofeedback technology.

The specially designed Lee Silverman Voice Treatment program (LSVT) has been particularly effective for people with Parkinson’s disease, Severs says. There is also a growing assortment of augmentative devices and assistive apps for more severely affected patients.

According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, a good way to keep your voice healthy is to maintain good overall body fitness. Getting regular exercise, not smoking, and staying hydrated are healthy habits that are good for the respiratory and vocal mechanisms, as is getting prompt medical attention for any voice changes or concerns before they develop into more serious problems. Severs also recommends beginning an oral motor exercise program with a speech pathologist to maintain or improve your current vocal skills.

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Caregiver

CIRCLE

BY TORIE TEMPL

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Puzzle Pieces

Shutterfly.com is a great place to compile family photos into books, puzzles, and calendars to include in the care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s.

Caregiver Q&A Q&A with Ray and Debbie Dunn, experienced caregivers and members of the Cancer and Caregiver Support Group at Floyd Memorial Cancer Center: What are the three most important things that helped you as a caregiver?

First of all, having faith helped us. It was also important to find a support group where we could relate to others going through similar situations.

And, hospice can help with the caregiving process.

Debbie adds, “Hospice came in and helped me care for my mother. They provided the support I needed through the process.”

How do you care for yourself while caring for others?

Make sure to sleep when the one you are caring for naps. This helps you stay well-rested. Also, keep a sense of humor. ”When my first wife could no longer walk, I would pull her around on a quilt,” Ray says. ”If she needed to go to the restroom, I would ask her if she wanted the scenic route through the living room or the fast way through the kitchen. It is always important to inject humor.”

Remember too that even if no one calls you, you call someone. Sometimes it helps to talk about anything to take your mind off the situation.

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Make Caregiving Easier Elizabeth Cook, community outreach coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana, offers tips for caring for those with Alzheimer’s.

Best Friends “At the local office, we have embraced the Best Friends approach to Alzheimer’s care,” Cook says. “I would encourage anyone who is caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s to not just see them as their mother, brother, or client, but as their best friend. When we view someone as a best friend, we are genuinely seeking out ways to spend time with them. We are using our knowledge of their life to influence our time with them.”

Music Memories “Singing and music in general can be very helpful. Remember their life story.

What music did they grow up listening

to? Music and singing are usually some of the last memories to leave us.”

Accepting Limitations “When the person you are caring for still looks like your mom or still looks like your husband of 50 years, it’s hard to remember that things are really changing,” Cook says. “You might be asking them to do something that they are truly not capable of doing. We have an easier time with this when we see someone with a physical difference. For instance, you wouldn’t see someone in a wheelchair and demand them to run down the street. Yet this is exactly what we often ask our person with memory loss to do.”

Strength in Support

Helen Smith has directed the Cancer and Caregiver Support Group for 15 years. The group has grown to more than 100 members to make it the largest support group in Indiana, and it continues to accept new members.

WHO: Anyone needing support going through a medical situation and caregivers of all types.

every month. Doors open at 6:15pm and the meeting runs from 6:45pm to 8pm.

WHAT: The group offers a positive, familylike environment, and social workers and speakers visit regularly.

WHERE: Floyd Memorial Cancer Center, 1850 State Street, New Albany, floydmemorial.com/cancer

WHEN: The first and third Thursday of

HOW: No need to sign up, just show up!

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10 Questions to Ask Your

Dentist

BY MARY ELLEN BIANCO / ILLUSTRATION JESSICA ALYEA

Dr. Anna C. Perry, DMD, of Advanced Dental Care, 300 Middletown Park Place, has the answers.

1. How many times a year should I see you?

Twice a year is generally recommended unless there is a specific reason the dentist has given, such as a periodontal problem or a lesion in the oral cavity. The frequency depends on the diagnosis.

2. How likely am I to get periodontal disease?

It can occur because of genetics, improper oral health care techniques, or a combination. It can also be a result of some medical conditions such as diabetes or other systemic diseases. It can be exacerbated by smoking.

3. What can I do to prevent periodontal disease?

Get regular examinations at your dentist and make certain you’re brushing and flossing regularly. Follow the advice of your dentist and hygienist. Proper nutrition will also help.

4. What is the best way to take care of crowns or bridges?

“The oldest patient I’ve worked with is an 89-year-old retired physician.

He was in great physical condition. One of the pleasures in his life was going out to eat so it was important to him to get implants.”

6. What advice would you give to someone about choosing implants and bridges vs. removable partials?

Consult with a dentist who is an excellent listener and do the following: • Make certain you are given the pros and cons of each.

• Ask about expected longevity, the financial differences, the dentist’s experience, and his/her training with regard to each type of the three prostheses above.

• Get a printout so you may review and think about it when you get home.

• Be certain you know how much time is involved from start to finish with each.

It’s essential that home care is custommade to fit an individual. Adding a floss aid or special brushes could help clean under the bridge. In some cases an electric toothbrush or a water pic works well.

7. How often should I change my toothbrush?

5. At what age should I not bother to get implants?

Our body is a great machine at repairing when we’re young. Sometime in our 30s it starts to slow down because our cells don’t multiply as fast. At that point, without proper dental hygiene, we can start seeing a breakdown of oral tissues such as periodontal disease.

Age itself might not be the best determining factor. The overall medical condition of the patient would be important, just as getting a hip replacement or other joint replacement.

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Every three months.

8. What do the complications of aging do to the mouth?

Many of us are on medications, which may cause dry mouth. It’s one of our more common complications of increased decay since teeth are not getting rinsed frequently by saliva.

Chemotherapy can cause complications such as severe sores and inflammation.

Lack of coordination because of arthritis, MS, and other disease processes may prohibit us from proper brushing and flossing.

9. How helpful is teeth whitening to someone with crowns?

The patient needs to understand that crowns will not bleach. If their teeth whiten to a shade that’s lighter than the crowns, it will definitely be noticeable. If crowns need to be replaced, it would be an excellent time to whiten.

10. What’s the most important advice in choosing a dentist?

I’m a senior citizen at age 71 and have crowns and bridges. My advice is to go to a dentist who is a good listener, with the experience and the training to fit your needs. Don’t settle for just good bedside manner or great training. You deserve both.

If you are a senior citizen, seek a dentist who enjoys working with seniors. Never hesitate to get a second opinion. If you’re working with someone who is competent, they will be comfortable with this.

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What’s In Our Cart?

We are taking you into a local food market to give you new ideas of easy, nutritious food to eat for snacks or a light lunch or supper. We looked for perfect items for a one- or two-person home that require minimal preparation.

BY MELISSA DONALD & ANITA OLDHAM PHOTO MELISSA DONALD

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Paul’s Fruit Market

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ALEXIA ALL NATURAL SWEET POTATO FRIES

HONEY GLAZED PECANS

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD

ORIGINAL WHITE CHEDDAR PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

SUGAR SNAP PEAS

CHICAGO FLATS GOURMET FLATBREAD

CARROT CAKE

$5.79

Found in the frozen section

$9.59

Found on a metal shelf in the nuts/candy/ prepackaged bulk foods section

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$4.80

Found in the Gourmet To Go section

$5.93

Found in the Dairy section

$1.97

Found in the refrigerated fresh produce section.

$2.99

Found across from the Dairy section

$3.49

Found in the Gourmet To Go section

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Protein, vitamin C, and fiber are a few key reasons why we selected these items.

A Perfect Small Plate Use the items in our cart (on previous page) to fix a small plate for a light lunch or snack.

To create a small plate that includes greens, protein, and a starch, we topped the Chicago Flats Gourmet Flatbread (sundried tomato and basil flavor) with two of Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top-selling spreads: the Shredded Chicken Salad and Original White Cheddar Pimento Cheese.

As a side, we added the crisp and flavorful sugar snap peas, which are rich in antioxidants and high in fiber. To add a starch for a more filling meal, you could add the Alexia All Natural chipotle seasoned sweet potato fries.

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For a Sweet Finish...

Finish with nuts or cake for a sweet ending to a simple meal or snack. The honey glazed pecans provide a wealth of benefits, including Omega 3s, antioxidants, and vitamin B. They also help lower cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure. One slice of house-made carrot cake with reduced sugar and fat is a sweet treat when eaten in moderation.

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BOOK CLUB: BROWN BAG & A BOOK

Catching Up Here’s what other area clubs are reading next:

From the book: “I tell you Fern is a chimp and, already, you aren't thinking of her as my sister. You're thinking instead that we loved her as if she were some kind of pet.

After Fern left, Grandma Donna told Lowell and me that when our dog Tamara Press had died, our mother had been devastated — just the way she was now, being the implication.

Lowell reported this to our father and we were all so offended Grandma Donna had to give it right up." –p. 77

THE BROWN BAG AND A BOOK WHEN: 3rd Wed. of each month WHERE: New Albany-

Floyd County Library CONTACT: Renata Sancken,

rsancken@nafclibrary.org

THE BOOK GROUP All the Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr Contact: Kathy Reed, kathy@reed.win.net

Have You Read This?

STORY & PHOTOS BY PATTI HARTOG

The Brown Bag and a Book club discussed Karen Joy Fowler’s We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, a book set in the late 1970s and centered on a family caught up in animal experimentation with regards to behavioral science.

Team services librarian Renata Sancken, who facilitated the meeting, shares some of her thoughts about the book.

What she learned from the book: “I learned a surprising amount about primate behaviors and the similarities between chimpanzees and humans. Of course, this is a work of fiction, but Fowler did a lot of research into primate behaviors for this, and it comes across in the work.”

How it changed her thinking: “This novel is very thought-provoking on the subject of animal rights, particularly regarding animal testing and experimentation.

Given how intelligent and human-like chimpanzees are, is it right to experiment on them at all? But Fowler notes, ‘The Davis primate center is today credited with significant advancements in our understanding and treatment of SIV, 22 todaystransitionsnow.com | Spring 2015

THE EPICURIOUS READERS A Beautiful Blue Death

by Charles Finch Contact: Michelle Maxim, michelle_maxim@hotmail.com

Alzheimer’s, autism, and Parkinson’s.

Nobody’s arguing these issues are easy.’

I’m not sure that it fully changed my thinking — before reading, and after, I feel conflicted about these issues. I definitely oppose animal testing for cosmetic products and non-essentials, but is it justified for these kinds of medical breakthroughs? I don’t know, and I’m glad it’s not my job to decide.”

Thoughts this book brought to mind: “We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves reminded me a little of Poisonwood Bible and other works by Barbara Kingsolver, for the way it takes a complex ethical issue (in this case, animal experimentation) and puts it into a thoughtful human narrative.”

THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB The Birth of Venus

by Sarah Dunant Contact: Pamela Greenwell, greenwell@derbycitylaw.com

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Wise&Well

Tidbits, news, and tips to help you live your healthiest years yet

BY MARK KAELIN PHOTO MELISSA DONALD

Oh, my aching back!

“With injuries and overuse, muscles develop hard knots called trigger points that can cause pain,” says Eric McElroy, physical therapist at Physical Therapy Plus, 2520 Bardstown Road. With a technique called dry needling, therapists use thin needles to break up these knots. “[This] relaxes inflamed muscles and decreases pain so we can then focus treatment on restoring normal movement and function,” McElroy says.

FLOWER POWER

Get out of the city, boost your immune system, reduce your stress levels, and lower your blood pressure while enjoying spring’s earliest colors at Bernheim Forest’s Wildflower Walk on March 28. Early registration required.

502.955.8512

Pain-free gardening It’s been a long, cold winter, and even though gardening is great exercise, it can still be hard on your body, says Tori Vinson, an occupational therapist at Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital. To avoid overdoing it this spring, Vinson suggests using tools in both hands to limit muscle and joint stress, replacing older tools with new lightweight versions, and taking frequent breaks.

Life after a

STROKE

Therapy cannot reverse brain damage inflicted by a stroke, but survivors can regain lost abilities.

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital has created a free bimonthly stroke clinic. “It’s an opportunity to meet with physicians and rehabilitation specialists and

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She's always ready for a new challenge

“Exercise is just part of my day,” says retired executive Carin Obye. On any given day, you might find her swimming, taking a spin class, lifting weights, or even trap shooting.

But Obye wasn’t always so busy. “In my 30s I started gaining weight, so I started swimming three times a week and took the weight off,” she says.

Obye keeps it off using a lifetime membership to Weight Watchers, enjoying all types of food in moderation, and by trying new activities. “I love swimming, but doing the same thing over and over isn’t healthy,” she says. She started lifting weights in her 40s and now at 65 says she's stronger then she was in her 20s.

“Exercise makes me feel good and allows me to do the things I want to,” she says.

Always up for a new challenge, Obye is now training for her first 10K race in April. learn about new treatments and therapies,” says Tori Vinson, certified stroke rehabilitation specialist.

The clinic is open to anyone who has sustained a stroke, but registration is required.

Contact Tori Vinson at 812.941.6120.

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TECH TALK: TABLETS & APPS

Stay Connected Tech devices make it easy and fun

BY ASHLIE STEVENS

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he advancement of personal technology has been racing over the past years, and it can be difficult to keep up. But investing in the right technology can be a rewarding and fun decision, says Shawn Apostel, an IT professional and assistant professor at Bellarmine University.

“Studies show that people who keep in touch, keep their brains active, and keep their bodies moving are more likely to live longer, happier lives,” Apostel says. “Since many senior citizens are retired and don’t have the daily routine that comes with working a traditional job, I’d recommend using technology as a way to stay connected and stay mentally and physically fit.”

One modern device you might want to consider investing in is the tablet. Apostel and Matthew Coddington, a mobile applications consultant at Humana, help you determine which tablet might be right for you and the best apps to use on it.

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For tablets with more features, Apostel recommends Apple products. “Their devices are popular and therefore easy to get help with if needed,” he says. “The Apple Store offers free classes and help by appointment — an excellent resource for someone who is new to this type of technology.” Try the iPad or iPad mini ($299-$699) for a device that allows you to read, take photos, listen to music, play games, connect to the Internet, and watch videos.

Duolingo is a free app that teaches a wide range of languages. The app also allows you to follow other people to track their progress. Duolingo works on most connected devices, so if you only have a computer, you can still use this free, cloud-based software.

Words with Friends, a multiplayer word game in which players take turns building words in a manner similar to the classic board game Scrabble. “While I don’t play the game, I know my daughters love to play with their grandparents who live in another state,” Apostel says. “It’s also a free app that offers an easy way to have light interaction through gameplay with friends and family on a daily basis.”

For deeper interactions with friends and family, Coddington suggests free video-calling apps such as Skype and Google Hangouts.

“Communicating with family long-distance is a snap. You can view your loved ones in real time, and it’s available for smartphones, tablets, and regular computers,” he says. Both applications are similar, but Google Hangouts allows for 10 simultaneous video connections.

Human is ideal for those wanting to keep fit. The free app encourages users to reach at least 30 minutes of activity a day and tracks walking, running, and biking automatically. You can create “clubs” of other active people in your area to motivate you to reach your fitness and health goals.

Lively is a great app for caregivers.

Small sensors are placed on objects within the home, such as prescription pill bottles or the refrigerator, to detect when the resident is taking medications, getting food, or leaving the house. Activity signals are sent from the sensors to Lively’s website (no WiFi required), where the data is held for family members and caregivers to monitor. Data is also shared via smartphone and email with notifications on any irregular activity ($29.95 a month).

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Are you an avid reader? A Kindle may be the thing for you. “[It’s] lighter than a paperback and fits in your pocket,” Coddington says. “And it comes with a battery that lasts for weeks, not hours, and an enormous selection of books and titles.”

Prices start at $79 and run to $199, making it a good investment if you enjoy your reading time. (Kindle Paperwhite model shown.)

Apps to Try Now

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Connie’s World Connie Meyer writes regularly for Today’s Transitions.

You can reach Connie at ConnieL605@aol.com.

Old-Time I

Rock ‘n’ Roll

loved it when Aunt Ollie and Uncle Jim Willie moved upstairs. We had seen renters come and go, but none compared in excitement to the Hisers. They had moved from the country, and they were family.

When you opened the door to the apartment building in Old Louisville, our apartment was the first door to the right.

Straight ahead loomed a large staircase taking you to the second floor where Aunt Ollie and Uncle Jim Willie lived.

I loved that staircase. I would take my paper dolls and pretend each stair was its own apartment. I had imaginary friends who visited and joined in the conversations with me and my paper dolls.

As an only child, I was fascinated by the comings and goings of Aunt Ollie and Uncle Jim Willie’s eight adult children, who pulled grandchildren along like trains on a track.

The French-style doors to our apartment were made of glass panes covered by chintz curtains Mama had made for privacy. Those curtains kept others out, but they could be discreetly pulled back from inside for a peek at the constant stream of entertainment heading up and down the stairs.

The headliner act by far was the youngest daughter of Aunt Ollie and Uncle Jim Willie. Violet and Buster had a stormy marriage at best, and Violet left Buster to come home to her parents at least once every other month.

Uncle Jim Willie would stand at the top of the stairs like a sentry on guard duty as he hollered down at Buster. “You need to get on home now, Buster, and don’t come back ‘til you’ve done dried out. You know you can’t talk to Violet when you’re all lit up like that.”

Uncle Jim Willie was what we liked to call “tenderhearted.” He could cry at the drop of a hat, and the confrontations with Buster always ended with Uncle Jim Willie “tunin’ his banjo,” as Mama called it.

Buster was a whining, slobbery kind of drunk. He would stand at the bottom of the stairs begging forgiveness from Violet

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and Uncle Jim Willie. Before it was over, Buster and Uncle Jim Willie had turned the staircase into Niagara Falls.

I loved visiting Aunt Ollie and Uncle Jim Willie. Uncle Jim Willie could always be found sitting in their living room on the couch that overlooked the street.

He would arrange his huge frame in the middle of the couch with one gigantic arm flung over the back and comment on the flow of traffic, the weather, the gossip concerning the neighbors, and any other philosophic thoughts that came his way.

I always tried to visit before dark. Aunt Ollie and Uncle Jim Willie were so cheap they never turned any lights on in the evenings. I figured the only reason they didn’t trip over each other was because the street light shone straight into their living room.

Uncle Jim Willie collected coins, and I loved to look at his collection and marvel at the prices he quoted. I was sure he was rich, even though Daddy scoffed and always said he was lucky he had a pot to pee in. Daddy didn’t usually say “pee,” but I knew better than to quote him directly.

Daddy often referred to Uncle Jim Willie as “Rollie.” When I asked about it, Daddy said Uncle Jim Willie didn’t stay put long in his younger days. Leastways, he never hung around when there was hard work to do. Daddy says he never did know how Aunt Ollie put up with him. “Reckon Aunt Ollie kept the wolf from their door. She took in sewing for folks and worked in the fields like a man.” According to Daddy, Aunt Ollie raised all those kids with sorry little help from Uncle Jim Willie.

Mama said all that was a long time ago, before Uncle Jim Willie got sick and got religion. Mama always said most old men got religion when they got real sick, real old, or both. Daddy chuckled to himself when he added, “When it come to Aunt Ollie and Uncle Jim Rollie, reckon Aunt Ollie was the rock and Uncle Jim Willie was the roll.”

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Life Keepsakes

BY CARRIE VITTITOE / PHOTOS MELISSA DONALD

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e’ve all held onto things that serve no real purpose in our lives, such as multiple colanders or pants we will never, ever fit into again. There are some items, though, that we cling to because they are part of our life stories. They serve as chapters that remind us of our childhood, teach us about our heritage, and show others what we value.

Remembering Nana Bernadine Strange remembers admiring two framed pictures that hung on her grandmother’s wall in Fairfield, Kentucky. Although Nana Greenwell told Bernadine she could have them upon her death, it was never written down, and the pictures were slated for an estate sale when her grandmother passed away in 1973.

Bernadine’s Uncle Cleophas This picture, titled “Maid wouldn’t let her just have to Worship,” hung on Bernadine Strange’s them. “He was grandmother’s wall, and a stickler for Bernadine is thankful to being fair and now have it on hers. just,” she says, but he and her Uncle John purchased them for her at the sale, and she has treasured them ever since.

The pictures, one titled “Maid to Worship” and the other called “Six Great Moments in a Young Girl’s Life,” remind Bernadine of the years when she and her mother lived with her grandparents while her father served during World War II. When she looks at them now, she recalls memories of her childhood, especially sitting in the summer with her Nana in the grotto her grandfather had built surrounded by wisteria and spirea.

Bernadine often uses her past to spark her creative endeavors. “I belong to a writing group through the Bardstown library, Write Your Own Life Story, and I relish the time I spend writing.”

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Pieces of the Past Looking at Suzanne Smith’s contemporary décor, it is a little surprising to think of her hanging onto mementos. But one of her most treasured items is a black vest and coat that her grandfather, John Happell, wore when he married her grandmother, Jessie Murray, in Scotland.

It was handmade by his sister.

Jim Nelson still enjoys this Camaro, the first car he purchased on his Happell came to own at age 24.

America in 1908 to work as a boilermaker car cruising up and down Fourth Street,” he for the L&N Railroad. He and his wife says. Although he purchased the car when entered the country at Ellis Island after he was 24 years old, it saw him through crossing the Atlantic on the steamer The many life experiences.

Columbia, and they settled near Shelby Park He drove the car to school every in Louisville. John Happell had already been day and took it to San Antonio, Texas, to America once to secure a job and lodging, when he was drafted into the Air Force. but he returned to Scotland for Jessie.

It served as his main vehicle when he In addition to the coat, Suzanne has was a single dad for a number of years, the trunk her grandparents brought with shuffling his kids to and from activities. them on the steamer and a photograph Jim had learned to repair and maintain of her grandfather as a young man. She cars from his father, so he held onto the even has the lock of her grandmother’s Camaro because it was much cheaper to hair that she gave John for good luck on fix it than to buy a newer vehicle. his initial travels to America.

Jim did nearly all the work to restore Looking at these keepsakes, Suzanne the Camaro in 1986, even learning how says, “I think about how brave they were to re-upholster the interior. In the years to come to America by themselves, where since, he has participated in the Street they didn’t know anyone.”

Rod Nationals and Carl Casper’s Custom For Suzanne, holding onto these Auto Show. Even if he didn’t intend it, the keepsakes is a way to stay connected time and care Jim has put into his car are to her family, both living and dead, the indicative of two of his personal values, ones who call themselves Americans frugality and personal responsibility. and the ones who are called Scots.

With all the modern emphasis on A Classic Keepsake Jim Nelson was a first-year teacher in JCPS when he purchased his 1968 Camaro.

He and his dad shared a beat-up VW, but the Camaro was the first car Jim ever bought on his own. “I put a whole lot of miles on that

minimizing and organization, it may sometimes feel like hanging onto keepsakes is a waste of space and energy.

But treasured mementos can help us understand where we’ve been and where we might go in the future.

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Keeping a Journal Why and how you should record your life experiences

BY LUCY M. PRITCHETT

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eeping a journal doesn’t have to be a chore, and it is a great way to check in with your life. Not only can it be a repository of the record of daily goings-on — from the mundane to the marvelous — but a journal can also be used to help you make decisions, work through dilemmas, and sort through your emotions. Getting thoughts down on paper can clear away the cobwebs.

You don’t have to be a writer to keep a journal. And your journal doesn't have to be fancy. Most of mine are inexpensive composition notebooks purchased at an office supply store.

The expensive, leather-bound ones, although beautiful, can be intimidating.

To get the most out of your journaling, I would recommend keeping a handwritten one. There is something about the feel of the pen in hand and the sound it makes as it glides along the paper that is comforting to me. But, if a computer works better for you, then open up a word document and begin typing. Create a folder — you can name it anything you want. Just be sure to date each of your entries.

A journal doesn’t have to be a daily ritual. Over the years I have kept special journals to record my travels or simply to note what was going on outside my window in the yard and garden.

At any age, keeping a journal is an excellent way to jumpstart your creativity, expand your consciousness, deepen your spiritual awareness and growth, and stay engaged with life.

Two books to inspire you that offer a peek into the journals of the famous and not-sofamous:

Ideas for keeping a special journal:

in complete sentences, • Bullet Point Journal: If you don't feel you want to write phrases. I have a small record the events of your day using bullet points and short plishments, and Moleskin book in which I make note of daily activities, accom after dinner, and it is other events I want to record. This only takes a few minutes a year or two ago. fun to look back and read what I was doing on a certain day Winter Journal, and it • Seasonal Journal: This year I kept a journal I called my time of keeping a record ran only from November through February. By limiting my helmed that I was 'doing of thoughts and musings to just a season, I didn’t feel overw ue, I could. Or not. this forever.' By the beginning of spring, if I wanted to contin r Nature was • Nature Journal: One year I recorded what tricks Mothe the daily temperature, of note a kept I day. every w performing outside my windo any substantial the phases of the moon, and wrote a sentence or two about s of the first daffodil in photo ed includ also I ning. ‘weather events’ that were happe blazing fall colors of March, the heat-wilted flowers in the middle of summer, the my front porch roof. the maple tree across the street, and the icicles hanging from ng rather than • Art Journal: Perhaps your talents run to sketching or painti rful way to bring wonde a is ries memo record to l paragraphs. Using an art journa next trip, whether life to your experiences. Take a sketchbook with you on your a few minutes to to Paris or the park. Instead of taking a thousand photos, take actually see and sketch the people and places you encounter. of journal is another • My Life in Lists Journal: I love making lists, and this type tions for your lists: way of thinking about and documenting your life. Some sugges I Admire; Places I Places I Have Visited; Favorite Movies/Books/Songs; People to Meet...

Want to Visit; Things That Scare Me; People I Would Like write a bit about • Grandparent/Grandchild Exchange Journal: You could the journal to a send then and — month a for maybe your day-to-day doings — then send the journal grandchild and let him or her write what they are up to and , but just think how back to you. This could be done via the computer, of course handwritten. You could much more of a keepsake you would have if the entries were your written thoughts. include ticket stubs, photos, menus, or postcards along with be grateful for — aside • Gratitude Journal: If you think aging doesn’t bring things to then keeping a simple from the fact that that pain in your right foot has gone away — list five large or small gratitude list will lift your spirits. Every night before you go to bed, your sidewalk, the grocery things you are thankful for: your neighbor shoveled the snow off reading glasses... store had your favorite ice cream flavor in stock, you found your

A Book of One’s Own: People and Their Diaries by Thomas Mallon – A wonderful sampling of journals from politicians to ballerinas to master criminals.

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The Assassin’s Cloak edited by Irene and Alan Taylor – An anthology of diary entries by such luminaries as Samuel Pepys, Noel Coward, Virginia Woolf, Beatrix Potter, Alan Bennett, and others. A fascinating glimpse into different times in history.

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5 THINGS TO KNOW

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About Medicare & Medicaid

DID YOU KNOW?

Insights & tips to help you navigate your benefits

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When can I apply for Medicare?

You can apply for Medicare during your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP).

The IEP is the seven months surrounding your 65th birthday. It includes the three months before the month you turn 65, the month you turn 65, and three months after the month you turn 65.

If you have insurance through your current employer, you can also sign up while you are still working and for up to eight months after you stop working or if you lost your coverage. This window of time is called the Part B Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Medicaid and CHIP (Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Insurance Program) cover nearly 60 million Americans including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and people with disabilities.

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Be Careful

Some assets are exempt for Medicaid purposes, and others are countable and will prevent Medicaid eligibility. Assets are treated differently, depending on whether the applicant is single or married with a spouse who is not in the nursing home.

For instance, the home is exempt if the nursing home residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spouse lives in it, but it is not exempt for a single resident after he has been in the nursing home for six months.

4. Keep Your Premiums Low The general enrollment period for Medicare Part B is January 1-March 31. If you enroll in Part B during a General Enrollment Period, it will be effective July 1 of the year in which you apply. Your Medicare Part B premium may go up 10 percent for each 12-month period that you could have had Medicare Part B, but did not take it.

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Your Spouse is Covered Medicaid considers the assets of both spouses even when only one spouse is in the nursing home. Some assets are exempt, and others are countable and will prevent Medicaid eligibility.

Medicaid allows the spouse who is not in the nursing home to keep half of the countable assets, up to a maximum of $119,220.

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Today’s Transitions Editor Tiffany White with Caregiver winner George Goodwin.

George Goodwin, our Caregiver of the Year award winner, received some well-deserved recognition at the GuardiaCare Chocolate Dreams February event, where he was honored. Nominating a caregiver is easy.

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The residents at Genesis Regis Woods can always expect something tasty from Chef David Thomas-Tindal. His Italian crusted chicken provides a balanced, protein-fortified meal and is a highly anticipated meal among the residents. “It is a comfort food that reminds them of home,” Tindal says. Kurt Hayden, regional manager of food and nutrition, says their culinary team develops recipes that will be satisfying and nutritious for their residents.

Genesis Regis Woods also has a resident council

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Why She Won: Phyllis devotes much of her time to caring for her husband Tom since his health began declining four years ago following open heart surgery. “He didn’t come out of it very well and had to take total disability,” Phyllis says. Tom has been struggling with diabetes, severe kidney problems, and prostate cancer, which is in remission. Phyllis manages the 32 pills he must take everyday and his insulin shots. Regina Miller, a friend of the Lynches, says Phyllis’s dedication to her husband has improved his quality of life. “She is always there to take him to his doctor appointments, the grocery, or just comfort him if needed,” she says.

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Personal Care Directory Personal Care offers residents minimal assistance for bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing. The resident must be able to move around (even if in a wheelchair or scooter). Some health care is provided and medications are given. These facilities are licensed.

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Lynn Medeiros 502.523.8889 LynnM@StagingYourNextMove.com Kathi Jaggers 502.773.3824 KathiJ@StagingYourNextMove.com StagingYourNextMove.com

ADULT DAY CARE

Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries Adult Day Health Center Providing a structured program balancing physical & cognitive activities designed to help frail older adults function at their highest levels. State licensed medical model providing nursing services, medication administration, personal care, memory care, meals, & caregiver respite for over 24 years. Medicaid Waiver, VA, LTCI, & Private Pay.

9300 Beulah Church Rd. 40291 502.762.9612 • adcdir@fchum.org fchum.org

FREE HOUSING ADVOCATE

Senior Home Transitions After hospitalization and/or rehab, what’s next for your loved one? Having personally gone through the process of placing a loved one after rehab, I know how confusing the options can be.

Particularly if you only have a short time to find that new home! I have personally visited each community and will help you find the perfect new home based on your financial situation and personal needs. I can also help connect you with resources to help financially.

All at NO COST to you!

Patti Naiser SeniorHomeTransitions.com 502.396.9228

INSURANCE

Robin Brown, 21 years with State Farm,

says she likes to help people plan a good life:“We help people protect the things they can least afford to lose: their home, their car, their income when they’re sick or hurt, and their earning capability. The unexpected happens often in life. I want my clients to be prepared for it. We’re also here to help clients assemble and preserve wealth in the most tax efficient ways possible. We educate clients to help them take care of the people who are special to them and to plan for retirement.” Let Robin help you plan for your dreams and manage risk to protect what is yours now and in the future.

Robin Brown, CLU, ChFC, CASL Agent State Farm 4209 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207 502.897.6476 • robinbrowninsurance.com

LAW

Timmel Law LLC – KY & IN lic.

ELDER PLANNING WORKSHOPS & CONSULTATIONS NO CHARGE MEDICAID & VA BENEFIT Helping individuals and their families including those with elder or special needs issues identify, evaluate and plan for long term care, estate and life care options.

Call or email to join us for a workshop where you can learn about Estate Planning and protecting your loved ones’ assets.

Timmel Law, LLC 812.590.2771 aa@timmellaw.com timmellaw.com

SENIOR MOVING SERVICES

Transitioning Services We provide help to senior adults who have decided to relocate to a new home, “rightsize”an existing home or simply organize parts of their home that have been neglected.

Pick and choose from our Service Options: -Personalized move by caring professionals -Recommendations for the best living situation, downsizing or relocation -Packing, moving, transferring utilities -Professional real estate services -Unpacking and settling in We are with you every step of the way!

Call to schedule a complimentary visit to assess your needs and get you started.

Linda Hyers, RN: 502.558.5322 Kay Barringer: 502.643.9286 transitioningservices.com

TRANSPORTATION

Able Care, Inc., since 2001 Providing non-emergency, ambulatory and wheelchair accessible transportation.

Our service is available for: • Physician appointments, medical procedures, therapy, dialysis, radiation, and chemotherapy • Social functions and daily errands • Evenings and weekends with advance notice Caregivers or family members are welcome to ride at no additional charge. Pre-paid voucher packages are available. Payment is requested at the time of service. BBB Accredited Business.

Louisville, Kentucky 40269-0381 502.267.1911 • ablecareinc.com

What to Wear

BY TIFFANY WHITE / PHOTO MELISSA DONALD

Lunch With Friends Planning a lunch date with friends, but have no clue what you’ll wear? Start with basic, colorful pieces you can mix and match for a comfortable look that exudes spring.

Nancy Unroe, assistant manager at Talbots located in The Forum Center, says a cardigan is one of the best clothing items to buy because of its versatility. “It can be dressed up or dressed down for a more casual look. You can wear the cardigan over a T-shirt or a crisp white blouse and change the look. Or you can wear it without anything underneath it and pair a nice necklace with it.”

The ankle-length pants our model Jeanette Kays is wearing can be worn with heels or ballerina flats, making them an optimal choice for older women. “When you are older, this is very important for those who don’t want to wear heels anymore,” Nancy says.

Jeanette is wearing: cardigan $90; pants $80; shoes $119; earrings $30. Items available at Talbots 194 N. Hurstbourne Parkway 502.423.9445

Go to TodaysTransitionsNow.com for more style tips.

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Where to Eat

Here are a few lunch spots to try with your friends.

The Bristol East 300 N. Hurstbourne Parkway Parking: Easy Noise level: Low Prices: appetizers, $5-$9; salads, $6-$13; sandwiches, $8-$11; entrees, $13-$25 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am -10pm; Fri and Sat 11am-11pm; Sunday brunch 10am-2pm; stop serving lunch at 3pm Uptown Cafe 1624 Bardstown Road Parking: Difficult Noise level: Low Prices: lunch combo, $8.95; appetizers, $5$10; salads $8-$12; entrees $10-$15 Hours: Lunch from 11:30am-5pm Ghyslain 721 East Market Street Parking: Easy Noise level: Low; outdoor seating available Prices: Soups are $4.50, $7 or $12 depending on serving size; sandwiches, $11-$13; salads $11-$14; specialty plate entrees $10-$15 Hours: Mon-Sun 9am-8pm