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CONTENTS: SUMMER 2016

24 Directories

FLOW WITH CHANGE

Directories & Facilities by Location

WHAT I KNOW NOW

46 How to Use

48 Adult Day Care Facilities

50 Aging-in-Place Facilities

56 Assisted Living Facilities

62 Home Health 69 Independent Living 71 Nursing/Rehab Facilities

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PARENTING AGAIN

CARING FOR A LOVED ONE’S FINANCES

77 Personal Care

By Carrie Vittitoe

By Amanda Beam

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AND THE BEAT GOES ON

By Laura Johnsrude

CAREGIVER CIRCLE

By Bob Mueller

DEAR ME

MAKE THESE HEALTHY SWAPS

CONNECTING WITH HISTORY

WISE & WELL

TECH TALK

TV ADDICTION

BOOK CLUB

79 Helpful Resources

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NOLA & THE GRIEVING PROCESS

By Melissa Donald & Anita Oldham

By Megan M. Seckman

10 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR AUTO MECHANIC Mary Ellen Bianco

By Yelena Sapin

Communities

52 Alzheimer’s Care

By Tiffany White

By Mark Kaelin

By Megan M. Seckman By Connie Meyer

By Patti Hartog

By Torie Temple

By Minerva Virola

By Lucy M. Pritchett

UPDATES & HAPPENINGS

By Alissa Hicks & Gioia Patton

CAREGIVER WINNER

WHAT TO WEAR By Alissa Hicks

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ometimes adjusting to changes in your life is scary. Stepping into a different situation without knowing what to expect can be a difficult transition. But in my experiences, I’ve learned that resisting change drains your energy. The only way you can adjust to your changing circumstances — without becoming overwhelmed — is to change your response. Start with taking care of yourself. Making small changes is all it takes. Change what you eat by opting for a healthier meal using some of our ideas in our food feature (p.24). Choose to spend some time with a friend by attending a show (p.68) or the upcoming Kentucky by Design exhibit at the Frazier History Museum (p.42). If you’ve suddenly become a caregiver, our Caregiver Circle panel has plenty of useful tips to help you navigate your way through the challenges of caregiving (p.38). You also can find more caregiving tips at TodaysTransitionsNow.com. Or if you’re a grandparent raising your grandchildren, read Linda Sherlock’s story on how she has created a happier life for herself and her family (p.12). There is power in embracing change, and when you find it, you’ll be moving gracefully with the tide.

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WHAT I KNOW NOW

Peter Morrin

Peter Morrin, 70, has been director of the Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships at the University of Louisville since 2007 and was the former director of the Speed Art Museum for 21 years. BY LUCY M. PRITCHETT / PHOTO COURTESY THOMAS LEGOFF

How did you decide on your career?

What’s the best advice you’ve received?

My family lived within bicycling distance of the St. Louis Art Museum, and my friends and I would go there primarily to look at the Egyptian mummy that was on display. Its toe was unwrapped and on view. It was black and desiccated. Ten-year-old boys love disgusting things like that. We used to go there often. Also, a family friend was the director there. In high school, I decided I wanted to work at an art museum. That may sound strange, but my sister was a freshman in college and taking art history courses. I got interested in her art books she left around the house. I didn’t really know you could study art. I found it intriguing.

John Speed once told me that it was important for a leader to have a clear vision and a strong direction, even if it turns out to be the wrong direction. I think that was very good advice.

What were two of your favorite pieces at the Speed Art Museum?

I was fond of Brancusi’s Head of Mademoiselle Pogany and Rembrandt’s Portrait of a Woman. As for the new Speed, I think the installations are terrific. I’m excited about the Kentucky Room on the lower level and the contemporary exhibits. I gravitate toward contemporary art and 17thcentury Dutch painting.

What skill should every man have?

Diplomacy. Especially as we become more and more a global economy. Developing diplomacy comes from being truly engaged with other people and giving the person you’re talking to 100 percent of your attention. What advice would you give the younger you?

Be much more assertive and imaginative. Don’t be afraid to be more of a risk-taker.

Peter is retiring from UofL at the end of June and says he will be looking for a place to ‘re-pot’ himself.

have to say Huckleberry Finn, especially since I lived in Missouri and on the Mississippi River. Also J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye and Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe. Those books meant a lot to me. What did your mother do and what did you learn from her?

She was a journalist and later worked in public relations. She taught me how to present myself to the rest of the world. How about your father?

Another lesson from John Speed. His mantra was ‘How may I be of service? How may I be of assistance?’ That is a great guiding question. It’s not as though one is subordinating oneself. It’s actually the way to becoming one’s true self.

My father was a ship’s doctor on the Cunard line. He later became an OB-GYN. He had been on cruises all over the world, and our house was filled with things he had picked up that came from other countries and cultures. He was Irish, and I grew up with a sense of another set of traditions.

What books influenced the younger you?

What is the key to a successful marriage?

As a teenager, I was moved and affected by stories of boys growing up, so I would

Well, I’ve been married for 41 years. I have a wonderful marriage that gets better

What drives you now?

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all the time. A lot of its success has to do with luck and good fortune, shared interests, compatibility, and trying to be fully present to the other person. Where do you like to travel?

My wife, Carolyn, and I usually seek out places that are not really tourist attractions. She is a professional bourbon historian, and we are both interested in architecture, history, and art. What changes would you like to see in Louisville?

Louisville is developing a Master Plan for the Arts, and we need to be thinking about the aspects of Louisville that make it a desirable place. We need a stronger profile for historic restoration. Some buildings that have been torn down could have been worked into the design of the new ones taking their place. Also, I would like to see the local option sales tax become a reality. The rewards would far outweigh any burden the extra penny tax would cause.

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f your food seems a little bland, don’t be so quick to blame the chef. It could be that your tongue is letting you down. Or your nose, to be exact. “A true loss of the sense of taste is extremely uncommon,” says Dr. Kenneth Martin Hodge of Advanced ENT and Allergy. “In over 95 percent of cases, what is perceived to be a loss of sense of taste is actually a loss of sense of smell.” Our tongues can only distinguish four tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Because it is aroma that is responsible for imbuing food with the complexities of flavors we enjoy, disruption of the sense of smell can render even the best of dishes tasteless.

PROBLEM:

Insomnia

t’s perfectly normal to occasionally lose sleep over a stressful situation at work or to be awakened by noises in the night. But if you’re tossing and turning in bed on a regular basis, you might be suffering from insomnia. Striking about a third of the adult population at some time in their lives, insomnia is defined by difficulty falling or staying asleep, waking up too early, or not feeling refreshed upon waking up despite having had an adequate opportunity for sleep, says Dr. Victor Shpilberg of Norton Healthcare. Because sleep is so vital to our physical, mental, and emotional health, insomnia can wreak havoc on our lives if left untreated.

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SOLUTION:

Check Your Nose Sinus infections, nasal congestion due to polyps, and even the common cold are culprits of both shortand long-term loss of the sense of smell. Have your doctor examine your nasal passages for obstructions and get to the root of the problem. Less common but potentially more serious is when head trauma due to an accident or fall impairs your brain’s ability to process scent stimuli, Hodge says. An ENT (ear, nose, and throat specialist) can administer a test to diagnose the problem and help you cope.

SOLUTION:

Improve Your Sleep Hygiene The first line of treatment is eliminating behaviors that can disturb the body’s sleep/wake cycle, Shpilberg says: irregular bedtimes, naps, exercising before bed, or having a TV in the bedroom. He also suggests you eliminate alcohol and tobacco, which can disturb your circadian rhythm; avoid caffeine after 2pm; and keep light, sound, and temperature at levels conducive to sleep. “Don’t lay there for longer than 20 minutes if you’re unable to sleep. Get up, walk around, and then go back to bed.”

SOLUTION:

Check Your Meds When flavors seem off because of a bitter or metallic taste in your mouth, it’s often due to medications or medical procedures. Dental disease, sinus infections, and medications that cause dry mouth can play tricks on your taste buds, but don’t overcompensate with extra salt and sugar, Hodge says. See your doctor if you’re having problems, and if you’re using nasal sprays, be sure to read and follow the directions on the package. “We see a lot of people whose addiction to nose sprays is actually creating their congestion,” Hodge says.

SOLUTION:

See Your Doctor If you’re still having trouble sleeping after modifying your behavior, consult a physician to address any underlying issues. “Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder can manifest as insomnia,” Shpilberg says. “Conditions such as sleep apnea, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, overactive bladder, and restless leg syndrome can make it difficult to sleep.” Bring your medicines to your appointment for review (some drugs can interfere with sleep). Use prescribed sleep aids only as directed.

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Senior Discounts STORY & PHOTOS BY MEGAN M. SECKMAN

Long ago as a young, painfully shy child, my mother gave me some great advice: If you want something in this world, you have to ask for it. I’ve found that to be true for most things from relationships to proper compensation in the workplace. And this bit of advice holds true if you are a senior in this city looking to save a little cash on your day-to-day purchases. Many businesses offer senior discounts around town, but in my search for discounts for my mother-in-law, I’ve found two things to be true: Most discounts are not advertised and won’t be applied unless you ask, and more than likely, you will have to shop at a chain to reap the rewards. Since my mother-in-law, Sharon, has Celiac’s disease and a highly restricted diet, we were not able to test the discounts at many restaurants that offer senior savings (IHOP, Steak ‘n Shake, Chickfil-A, Golden Corral, Krispy Kreme, etc.), but we did manage to have some success with a few days of shopping and entertainment. If you are the efficient type and are hoping to get all of your discounts on the same day, you will be out of luck. Many businesses offer discounts one day during the week and sometimes monthly. Here is a list of what we found. Tuesday at Walgreens: Walgreens offers 20 percent off regular priced items for seniors. Since Sharon says she practically lives at Walgreens, this was a natural first stop. We purchased a $16 ointment and (out of fear of scarcity) three gallons of Breyer’s Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream for $4.99 because Walgreens is usually out of Sharon’s favorite treat. TOTAL SAVINGS: $6.27

bucks. (Good to know: Clark’s shoe store also offers a 10 percent discount for seniors.) TOTAL SAVINGS: $7.08

Night out at Baxter Avenue Theatres: Many movie theaters offer senior discounts, but our favorite is the small Baxter Avenue Theatres on Bardstown Road. During regular evening hours, tickets are $9, but seniors (65+) receive Wednesday at Kohl’s: the matinee price of $6.75 Sharon and Megan Shoppers 55 and older receive (although Tuesdays offer the a 15 percent discount at Kohl’s every best deal of all day tickets for $5.75). Wednesday. Certain exclusions apply, and TOTAL SAVINGS FROM TWO TICKETS AT SENIOR PRICE: $4.50 plus tax you can’t combine this discount with the plethora of other discounts Kohl’s offers, but since Sharon needed a few basics Thursdays at Kroger: (pants and some undergarments), this Many of you are surely aware of the 5 seemed like a good stop to make. The total percent discount offered at Kroger for purchase was $47 before the discount, seniors every Thursday. After a basic so we managed to save more than seven weekly grocery run of gluten-free snacks, 10 todaystransitionsnow.com | Summer 2016

produce, and household goods (and some more Breyer’s Mint Chocolate Chip, of course), Sharon spent $47.95 on groceries for the week. With her 5 percent discount, she only saved $2.40. Sharon does not do much cooking, so I can imagine this discount would be helpful for those who are spending more on groceries each week, but for us, the hassle of the crowd wasn’t worth the reward. TOTAL SAVINGS: $2.40 Savings for the week: $20.25 At each place, we were never offered the discount, so speaking up is step one in reaping the rewards of a mature age. Overall, we saved a total of $20.25 — not bad. Turns out Mom’s advice works with discounts too.

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Parenting Again What to know when you must raise your grandchildren BY CARRIE VITTITOE

n the autumn of our lives, we think about the peace that will come with slowing down a bit. We think about retiring from work or traveling. For some people, though, the prospect of leisurely growing older is lost because they are experiencing parenthood the second time around. They are raising their grandchildren. There are a variety of reasons why grandparents might have to raise their grandchildren. Sometimes it is a temporary situation. Perhaps a parent’s job requires relocation for six months of the year. For many grandparents, however, the incapacitation or death of their own adult child forces them to take on a permanent responsibility they weren’t intending for their golden years. Linda Sherlock of Louisville is approaching her 59th birthday. Since December 2009, she has had permanent guardianship of her two granddaughters, Iry (10) and Maya (9). Linda’s son, Luke, and the girls’ mother, Helen, had split up, and it became apparent that they were making bad lifestyle choices. Linda was granted emergency custody of Iry and Maya after she received a call from Kosair Children’s Hospital in December 2008. Maya, a toddler at the time, had been hospitalized with severe and unmistakable signs of physical abuse. Linda brought Iry home that day while Maya began a slow recovery in the hospital.

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During the next 12 months, Linda says Helen was given many opportunities to regain custody of Iry and Maya. Parenting classes and counseling were offered, but change didn’t happen. Linda says Helen is now in jail, while Luke is in residence at The Healing Place, a program for those struggling with addiction. Because Iry and Maya had suffered neglect and abuse, they began counseling through Seven Counties Services once

a week for two years. Linda also went to counseling every other week for the first year of her guardianship. “I would air out frustrations,” she says. She loves her granddaughters and willingly cares for them, but she had been a single person for five years prior to becoming their guardian, and she enjoyed it. Making the transition back to motherhood was challenging. Louisville psychotherapist Dona Airey says there are things a grandparent

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can do in a case like this to make the transition easier for themselves and the children. First, it is critical for a grandparent to remain positive or neutral regarding the situation that led to them having guardianship. “They don’t have to lie, but they have to be careful about what they say about the parent in front of the children,” she says. Taking a neutral, fact-based stand, if they cannot be positive, is important because the children love their parents, even if their parents have hurt them or made poor choices. Grandparents need to give themselves permission to grieve the loss of relationships. Firstly, they lose their special grandparenting relationship. “Grandparents are easier on grandkids than their own kids; it is a natural progression,” Airey says. But grandparents who parent cannot treat their grandchildren with kid gloves anymore. Linda has experienced this firsthand. She cannot spoil her other grandchildren as a grandmother might because she is unable to spoil Iry and Maya. Grandparents may also be grieving the loss of their own adult child to drugs, prison, or death and might be experiencing parental guilt. They have to come to terms with their feelings of “Was I a bad parent?” In addition to grief, a grandparent may be experiencing animosity or

feel responsible, a grandparent can utilize therapy, a support group, or a mentor to deal with anger, frustration, or parental guilt. One option is Jewish Family and Career Services’ support group called Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, which meets at JFCS, 2821 Klempner Way, every third Monday at 2pm. (Call Jo Ann Kalb at 502.452.6341 ext. 335 to RSVP.) Sometimes grandparents who assume guardianship think, “I’ve done it before; I can do it again,” but Airey says that because of generational changes, grandparents need reeducation and Taking a neutral, fact-based stand, if you cannot mentoring about what parenting be positive, is important because the children behaviors are love their parents, even if their parents have the “new” normal. Ways of hurt them or made poor choices. parenting that may have been typical when they raised resentment toward their adult child. their own children, such as spanking or As willing and able as a grandparent shaming, are now frowned upon, she might be to raise his grandchildren says. Refreshing parenting skills may and keep the family intact, he is also help grandparents recognize their dealing with the burden of childown emotions. “They don’t always see rearing in a time of life when that the nuances of being a grandparent responsibility should be behind him. raising a child,” Airey says. Rather than saddling the Although there are many grandchildren with these negative difficulties for grandparents who feelings and, perhaps, making them

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parent their grandchildren, there are also many positives. “A grandparent is able to continue stories about when the child’s mom or dad was little,” Airey says. There is also automatic love and familiarity between a grandparent and a grandchild, which provides stability and comfort to the child. Linda says raising her granddaughters has been both the hardest and most rewarding thing she’s ever done. She doesn’t have the stamina she did when she was raising her son and daughter, which sometimes causes her guilt. She remembers running her own children to activities many nights a week but says she doesn’t have the energy or ambition to do that now. Raising her granddaughters can also be financially challenging at times, and the future worries her a bit, perhaps more than a younger parent. “I worry about my health,” she says. “What if something happens to me?” Still, she says she has a good support system of friends and family who provide her opportunities to relax and refresh. And, under Linda’s guidance and love, Iry and Maya are now thriving in elementary school.

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Caring for a Loved One’s Finances BY AMANDA BEAM

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s awkward life events go, discussing your aging loved ones’ finances ranks right up there with having the “birds and the bees” talk with your kids. Matters that concern the heart and wallet can be complicated. There never seems to be a good time to broach the subject of a decline in health, and the inevitable consequences of it, even when everyone is happy and well. But if you’re a caregiver of someone who is no longer able to manage her life, let alone her checkbook, the need for action becomes immediate. Luckily, my 73-yearold mother and I aren’t there yet. Instead, our relationship has reached a point where she tries to talk about the mysterious safety deposit box at the local bank. All of her financial info, including her will and other directives, rest there. Even the thought of reversing roles with a parent is scary stuff. We don’t want to envision them in a weaker state. And so I put off being added to her bank account to preserve that fleeting security of having her with us, just as she is, indefinitely. Educating yourself about how to safeguard your loved ones’ economic security can ease this burden, I’ve been told.

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So, I’m biting the bullet and have gathered tips from two experts in the financial field to navigate our way. Drawing upon her economic experience to tutor us is Denise Manecke, community liaison and personal assistant for Elder Advisers founder Larry Weiss. For more than 20 years, this Kentuckiana company has helped clients protect assets when they or their loved ones transition into assisted living facilities or nursing homes, an enterprise that can cost an average of $6,200 a month. In addition, my old friend Kevin Boehnlein, a financial adviser with Edward Jones in Southern Indiana, contributes his insight on estate planning to the conversation. Boehnlein helps clients navigate investment opportunities and insurance decisions with his 11 years of experience. And with the introductions complete, let’s get down to discussing a topic few of us really want to discuss: how to best handle our parents’ finances when they can no longer do it alone. Something to talk about Let’s face it. The earlier you and your loved ones have a conversation about their finances, the better. Parents, relatives, and even spouses can then ensure that future caregivers have all the knowledge they need if unfortunate circumstances occur. “Having that conversation annually with Mom or Dad, or Mom and Dad having that conversation with the kids, is probably a good practice,” Boehnlein says. Although some of us might not know it, quite a few of our parents have been organizing their lives after retirement for years. It’s called estate preplanning, and it’s the best option for all those involved. Mom and Dad can let us know what their wishes are, and if done correctly, they have a way to fund most care options without going broke. “Hopefully you’ve done some preplanning before that moment hits,” Boehnlein says. “That’s an important piece of it — that you’ve looked for 18 todaystransitionsnow.com | Summer 2016

holes in the estate plan.” While the parents should be the instigators of the discussion, many factors and emotions can prevent them from starting this dialogue. Children and spouses should then take it upon themselves to gently inquire about their loved ones’ current and prospective financial situations. Being in the know now can circumvent problems later on. “It’s not being morbid. It’s being practical,” Boehnlein says. “It’s being wise about the next phase of life.” You’ve got the power Alongside discussing financial imperatives, prospective caregivers should also talk about obtaining a power of attorney (POA) for their loved ones. This legal document gives authority to a person to make medical and financial decisions for an incapacitated individual. In other words, you can make decisions for your loved ones when they cannot. And, like with financial conversations, it’s best to obtain POAs before you need them. “If someone does not have power of attorney, you’re really opening a huge can of worms, especially if something happens and the person you need a power of attorney for is not cognizant,” Manecke says. “That is a whole rabbit hole you do not want to go down if you can avoid it. That’s why preplanning is really your best bet.” Make sure to have an attorney prepare a strong POA, Manecke says. Online forms you’ve printed from websites won’t cut it. Following the paper trail Up to this point, we know we must have a certain conversation with our loved ones and about obtaining a POA. Now we’re ready for the information caregivers should have to help their parents, and others, manage their finances. According to the AARP, the following steps will help with this transition: • Know your loved ones’ net worth, including income and any estate planning. • Keep track of bills and expenses, and

craft a budget if one is not in place. • Procure a list of all bank accounts, stock and mutual funds, bond holdings, safety deposit boxes, insurance policies, and government or pension benefits. • Discuss their will, including a living will and a health care proxy. But how do we do all of this when a loved one has begun to forget or can no longer tell us what we need to know? You follow the paper trail. “A lot of times adult children have to go through Mom’s old shoeboxes and lock boxes,” Menecke says. Bank statements can also offer clues, such as hidden costs of magazine subscriptions or small payments to old insurance policies. Not up for the search? Companies such as Elder Advisers that know where to look and who to call can help uncover unknown assets. Insuring the future If you are a caregiver, a time may come in which you no longer have the ability to provide the needed support for your loved one. Assisted living facilities or nursing homes might be something to consider. Costs of long-term care facilities can be expensive and may quickly drain the bank accounts of even the most economically independent seniors. Enter long-term care insurance (LTCI), a type of insurance that can help cover the expense of nursing homes and other assisted living facilities. As with any insurance, a number of plans are available that range in benefits. Here’s the thing about LTCI: The younger and healthier you are when you procure it, the more attainable it is. “Before things get too far along, long-term care insurance could be a good solution for some people to help mitigate the cost of providing for a loved one,” Boehnlein says. “If you wait until you need it, you can’t always qualify for it because there are certain standards.” Financial advisers such as Boehnlein can help determine if the bang of LTCI is worth the buck for your situation.

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10 Questions to Ask Your

Auto Mechanic Keith Tennill, owner of Probilt Automotive for 17 years, shares his insight.

The most important thing to customers is timeliness — it’s always the first question they ask. People want good service and to have it completed right the first time. 2. Will I be charged for estimates on repairs?

If machines and mechanics are used for diagnostics, you’re going to be charged. It could take 30 minutes or sometimes two to three hours to figure out what’s wrong. If you call to ask a general question, such as the cost of replacing a water pump, you could probably get a free estimate. 3. What happens when there’s more to fix than I expected?

Customers need time to think about their budgets. If there is a laundry list of repairs, ask your mechanic to prioritize by safety items to help you decide. However, putting some things off may cost more in the long run. Ask for a detailed invoice before, during, or after the repairs. 4. What do I look for in a good auto shop?

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For the most part, it’s based on cost in this industry. The ASE certification is categorized by major or minor auto repair services on foreign or domestic vehicles. Parts are referred to in three ways: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); aftermarket parts sold after the sale of the automobile by the OEM to the consumer; or used parts. There are pros and cons to each option. 8. Are parts and services under warranty?

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1. What’s your priority as a mechanic?

7. What options are there for choosing car parts for a repair?

apprentices or experienced mechanics, attend six training classes per year. This keeps everyone fresh since things are always changing. The quality of the mechanics is better than the quantity of staff. Approval by the American Automobile Association (AAA) is another standard to look for, since shops have to go through a detailed process to be recommended by them. 5. What is the best way to find an auto mechanic, especially if I’m new in town?

Look at online reviews on sites such as Yelp, Yellow pages, and Google. Another site is Car Talk Mechanics Files, where customers have posted reviews of more than 75,000 mechanics around the United States. We always ask customers how they found our business, and the majority of them say they read online reviews. 6. Should I have my car checked on a regular basis?

Yes. People just put gas in their cars and go these days. You need to get into a repair shop regularly. If you have the oil changed consistently, for example, there will be someone under the hood looking for any issues. Your mechanic should do a 21-point inspection, which can prevent a lot of problems in the future.

Warranties are better with aftermarket parts. If the shop is a retailer with The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA), qualifying repairs and services are covered for 24 months/24,000 miles. The warranty is honored at more than 14,000 locations around the country. Usually there is a one-year warranty on dealership parts and a 30day warranty on used parts. 9. Do you provide transportation while my car is being repaired?

Some repair shops offer a shuttle service or a discount through a rental car company. 10. Should I use regular or synthetic oil?

I recommend synthetic oil, which doesn’t have to be changed as often. Time is important to people, and they travel a lot more. Consult your owner’s manual or maintenance schedule to see how often to change the oil in your vehicle and what type of oil to use.

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Nola and the

grieving process BY BOB MUELLER

ears ago when I served in parish ministry, I used to visit all of my parishioners’ homes. It was a great way to get to know people, do a parish census, and find out what the real needs were. I remember a lady named Nola whose daughter answered the door. The daughter asked me to visit her mom, who was in the kitchen. Nola was an older woman whose husband had died unexpectedly two years prior. Withdrawn and distant, she had not cried or spoken of his death to anyone in all that time. She no longer cooked or looked after her garden or her house. Most of the time she sat in her bathrobe, looking at the window at nothing at all. Nola had been given antidepressants by her doctor, but they had not made much difference, and after a while she

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had simply stopped taking them. “They won’t bring him back,” she told me. Her daughter told me, “I lost both my parents the day my father died.” At first, Nola and I just sat and looked at each other in silence. She was a lovely woman in her early 70s, but she seemed as lifeless as the chair she sat on, as if she were only the wrapper that had once enclosed a life. She seemed so fragile that I wondered if she would have strength to even talk to me. She finally said, “My daughter would like me to talk about it, but I do not think that I care to.” When I gently asked her to say more about this, she said simply, “Talking seems a waste of time. No one could possibly understand.” I nodded in agreement. “Yes, of course,” I said. “You have lost your life. Only your husband could understand what you have

lost. Only he knew what your life together was like.” Her eyes were gray, like her hair. There was no light in them. I nodded again. “If he were here, Nola, what would you tell him?” I asked her. She considered for a long moment. Then she closed her eyes and began to speak to her husband aloud, telling him what life was like without him. She told him about needing to learn to do the little things he had always taken care of, things she had never known about. She reminded him of times that only he would remember, old memories that no one else had shared. And then for the first time since he died, she began to cry. She cried for a long time. “He was a teacher of love for me,” she told me. She told me story after story of his generosity, his kindness, as her eyes were looking beyond me to the past. I was deeply touched by her memories of her husband. “Nola,” I asked her, “if he were here, what would he say to you about the way you have lived the last two years of your life since he’s been gone?” She looked startled. “Why, he would say ‘Nola, why have you built a monument of pain in memory of me? My whole life was about love.’’’ She paused. Then for the first time I saw a hint of a smile. “Perhaps there are other ways to remember him,” she said. Afterward, Nola told me she had felt that if she let go of her pain, she would betray her husband’s memory and diminish the value of his life. She now saw that she had indeed betrayed him by holding on to her pain and closing her heart. Every great loss demands that we choose life again. We need to grieve in order to do this. The pain we have not grieved over will always stand between us and life. When we don’t grieve, a part of us becomes caught in the past. Grieving is not about forgetting. Grieving allows us to heal, to remember with love rather than pain. It is a sorting process. One by one, you let go of the things that are gone, and you mourn for them. One by one, you take hold of the things that have become a part of who you are and build again. Many of us repress our losses and carry our own pain un-grieved, often for years. We have become numb, not because we don’t care but because we don’t grieve. Grief is the way that loss heals.

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Make These Food Swaps BY ANITA OLDHAM & MELISSA DONALD PHOTOS MELISSA DONALD

Eating food that has a lower glycemic index (GI) can help you feel better and ward off disease. Sometimes it just takes a little adjustment to a meal to take it from raising your blood sugar levels to keeping it even. We have found a few easy swaps or additions to some foods you normally eat to give your body less of a sugar rush and more of the energy you need. WHAT IS GLYCEMIC INDEX?

Glycemic index gives you an idea about how fast your body converts carbs in a food into glucose. Two foods with the same amount of carbohydrates can have different glycemic index numbers. Less processed foods tend to have a lower glycemic index. • 55 or less = Low (good) • 56-69 = Medium • 70 or higher = High (bad)

Swap #1: Turn Your Sandwich into Health Food

Swap #2: Make Your Dessert Health-Friendly

Swap #3: Add Protein to Your Snack

Just try swapping the bread on your sandwich for a low-glycemic bread. We suggest Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread (sold in your grocery store’s health section, usually in the freezer.)

Swap out your ice cream sundae for a parfait using Greek yogurt. We like Oikos Triple Zero Yogurt because it is sweetened with stevia. Add in some blueberries and strawberries — both have a low glycemic index — and you will feel it makes a real treat.

Like to eat an apple for a snack? Just eat a protein-rich item with it and it will slow the release of sugars into the bloodstream and help keep insulin levels from shooting up. Add in a protein-rich food such as peanut butter or a cheese stick with your apple.

Did You Know? Eating meals with a low glycemic index can: COMPARE: Wheat Bread: GI=70-80

Ezekiel bread: GI=36 Turkey: GI=0 Swiss cheese: GI = 0 Spinach leaves: GI=0

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• Lower your risk of diabetes • Lower your risk of heart disease • Curb inflammation • Help you lose weight

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Make This for Dinner Tonight We found a recipe that is quick, nutritious, and low on the glycemic index. Baked fish on lettuce is from the cookbook A Well-Seasoned Kitchen and is a popular and often requested recipe among the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends. Author Lee Clayton Roper collaborated with her mother, Sally Clayton, on this first cookbook, which won the Living Now Gold Award. Lee just released another cookbook, Fresh Tastes. Visit seasonedkitchen.com to learn more about her. The ingredients in this dish combine for a tasty meal that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spike your blood sugar. Homemade and unsweetened mayonnaise have a glycemic index of zero. (Be aware if you buy a mayonnaise that is sweetened with sugar that the glycemic index could be as high as 60.) Iceberg lettuce has a glycemic index of 15. The fish recommended for this recipe also has a glycemic index of zero.

Baked Fish on Lettuce Serves 6

4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 2 pounds tilapia or halibut fillets 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 green onions, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Chopped parsley

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PHOTO COURTESY LAURIE SMITH, A WELLSEASONED KITCHEN

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking dish large enough to hold the fish fillets in one layer (preferably a dish that can double as a serving dish). Cover the bottom of the prepared dish with the shredded lettuce. Place the fish on top of the lettuce. If using individual fillets instead of one large piece of fish, you can

slightly overlap the fillets to fit them in the pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of the fish. Bake for 30 minutes or until fish is cooked through and topping is lightly browned (see photo). Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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Wise&Well

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

BY MARK KAELIN

Need a hand? Find help here “We’re here to help and support seniors aging in place,” says Mary Lynne Masterson of Highland Community Ministries. Services include government benefits counseling, daily exercise classes, enrichment activities such as tabletop gardening, and transportation services to physician appointments and the grocery. To learn more, contact Joann Lockhart or Mary Lynn Masterson at 502.459.0132.

Try Tai Chi for Fall Prevention Improve your balance with Tai Chi classes at Highland Community Ministries. This low-impact exercise is great for seniors, even those with chronic illnesses such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and heart disease. “Most people come to me for help with balance, then stay because of how it makes them feel,” says Tai Chi instructor Jeffrey Graham Lietz. All Tai Chi classes are held at Highlands Community Campus, 1228 E. Breckinridge. For class schedules and times, call 502.459.0132.

Lunch and Learn

Sundays at the Speed Looking for something to do? Thanks to the generosity of Brown-Forman, we can all visit the recently renovated Speed Museum on Sundays from noon to 5pm free of charge. Grab the grandkids, put on your walking shoes, and spend the afternoon wandering through Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum. 28 todaystransitionsnow.com | Summer 2016

Join naturalist Corinne Mastey the first Wednesday of each month this summer at Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest to explore the natural world and enjoy a locally sourced lunch at Isaac’s Café. Registration and prepayment are required. For specific information on dates and times, call 502.955.8512.

Find fun at the JCC Get out of the house and see what’s happening at JCC’s Senior Center. “We have planned activities Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm,” says Diane Sadle. “Seniors can participate in fitness class, arts and crafts, attend educational programs, and go on day trips.” For more information, contact Diane at dsadle@jewishlouisville.org or 502.238.2749.

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TECH TALK

Make the Right Call Choose the best cell phone for your needs BY MEGAN M. SECKMAN

ust the thought of choosing a new (or perhaps your first) cell phone can be overwhelming. The options are seemingly endless these days, and each new device claims to outdo the former with features that can do just about everything for you besides breathe. But what if you don’t want a smartphone and

you like to keep your internet and emailing at home? What if you just want to be able to make your calls, take some photos, and possibly record a video? If you are frustrated by the plethora of choices out there, don’t worry. There are some simple cell phone options on the market created for seniors’ specific needs. Option 2: The Jitterbug by Greatcall

Consumer Cellular is a partner of AARP, so the company creates cell phones and no-contract cellular plans with seniors in mind. Consumer Cellular is a partner of the dependable AT&T network (so your calls are not likely to get dropped). This phone sells for around $50 and is advertised to be incredibly user-friendly for seniors who primarily want a cell phone to make and receive calls only. Features: • Big, easy-to-read raised buttons with large print • Hearing aid compatible; highvolume speakerphone • Large display screen • Emergency help button alerts your chosen contacts • GPS and video recording 30 todaystransitionsnow.com | Summer 2016

• Large keys and high• Amplified speaker and • “Caregiver” feature allows family contrast screen hearing aid compatibility • Voice dialing • Flashlight and magnifier caregivers to log on to track senior loved ones • Yes/no menu instead of • Built-in operator feature confusing icons when you dial “0”

Option 3: The iPhone 6 by Apple If you are a bit more tech-savvy and need

a smartphone to connect to the internet, check and send emails, word process or text, or take a lot of photos or videos, then the large and sturdy body of the iPhone 6 (or a similar large smartphone) may be the best option for you. The price of the phone varies with your purchasing method. The capabilities of the iPhone are vast, but here are some highlights. Features: • Large, bright display screen • Health app helps manage • Automatic image your meds, heart rate, stabilization allows you and other vitals to take sharp photos of • Siri voice control allows a moving target (such as you to access GPS handsyour active grandchild) free, enables voice dialing, • Apple Pay feature allows and gives suggestions on you to pay for things nearby businesses and using your phone restaurants.

PRESS PHOTOS COURTESY CONSUMER CELLULAR, GREATCALL, APPLE

Option 1: Doro PhoneEasy 626 by Consumer Cellular

Advertised as “a simple cell phone, not some sort of alien technology you need to decipher,” The Jitterbug is another great flip-phone option for calls and texts only. Plans start at $14.99 a month (the device is $99). Greatcall also charges a $35 set-up fee but takes care of all the frustrating legwork of setting up your phone, features, and contacts. The company also offers a smartphone option capable of sending emails and surfing the web. Features:

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Connie’s World Connie Meyer writes regularly for Today’s Transitions. You can reach Connie at ConnieL605@aol.com.

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have an addictive personality. I admit it. I know this because I am addicted to chocolate and yard sales and, most of all, television. It’s the main reason I don’t drink or smoke. I’m afraid I couldn’t stop. Most people act like they rarely watch television. If one does watch, it is for the news, KET, PBS, or some other obviously intellectual pursuit. “Did you see the KET special on the Roosevelts?” sounds more impressive than “Did you see what happened on last week’s episode of Scandal? You can always find a TV movie of exceptional quality that is based on a book, such as Olive Kitteridge. If you mention this in conversation, it sounds very smart compared to a TV movie of the week based on the secret life of teenage prostitutes. Which do you think gets the highest ratings?

Reading is seen as an acceptable pastime. Spending an entire day watching television is not something you hear people brag about. Sitting on the couch reading will rarely result in you being referred to as a “couch potato,” while watching television in the same position coined the phrase in the first place. Lots of people like to talk about what their book club is reading, but I have yet to hear of anyone discussing what is being viewed in her television club. I love to read. I think I have read almost everything on Oprah’s book list, but I usually read with the television blaring in the background. This is not because I can multitask, because I can’t. It is because I grew up with television as the constant backdrop of my life. The television remained on from morning until night. As an only child, it was almost

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like the sibling I never had. I watched the Today Show with Hugh Downs, and I continue to watch with Matt Lauer. I loved Diane Sawyer, and I’ve remained loyal to morning television by watching the same station. I remember sitting in front of Ding Dong School making papier-mâché. I also sat in front of John Gnagy and tried to draw. I celebrated birthdays watching T BAR V Ranch and longed to stand next to Randy and Cactus. I never made it on the show, but I could sing every word to the theme song. The Lone Ranger made me value my own friends as much as he valued Tonto. I never had a pet growing up, so I claimed Lassie as my own. Saturday morning meant cartoons with the Road Runner beep-beeping everywhere while Wile E. Coyote blew up repeatedly. I also watched the Mickey Mouse Club and pretended I had those giant mouse ears that would make me a part of that infamous group where I could be best friends with Annette. We watched I Love Lucy so much I felt like the characters were neighbors. The evening news at our house was always Chet Huntley and David Brinkley. It was nothing like the choices we have today. We had three channels. There are so many talking heads on so many different channels now that it seems more like a freak show than news programming. Later I would watch as Walter Cronkite took off his glasses and announced to the world that President Kennedy was dead. The weekend that followed

would find me glued to the television along with a nation sobbing as John-John saluted his father’s casket. My husband of 40-plus years and I dated to the Saturday night comedy lineup that included Mary Tyler Moore and Bob Newhart. One of my favorite shows during my teens was That Girl. I wanted to be Marlo Thomas, but that girl was never going to be me. Patty Duke made me long for a long-lost identical cousin. I am not Catholic, but it didn’t keep me from religiously watching Sally Field in The Flying Nun. I may not have been a fan of daytime soaps, but I made up for it at night. Dallas was a regular Friday night habit as I joined the rest of the world to hang on every word of the season cliffhanger that asked the infamous question, “Who shot J.R.?” So far the only reality show I have succumbed to is American Idol. I simply refuse to watch modern dating on The Bachelor or see people eating nauseating insects on Survivor. I can barely stomach the commercials. I have on occasion caught glimpses of Dancing With The Stars, but it cannot compare to Walt Disney’s When You Wish Upon A Star that I listened to as a child. At least I have taken the first step by admitting I do have a problem. There must be a 12-step program out there somewhere for folks like me. I wonder if they meet at restaurants with those huge flat-screen TVs. Just kidding. I realize before taking that next step, I must first decide which shows I’m willing to miss in order to attend the meetings.

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BOOK CLUB: NEW DIRECTIONS

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

From the book:

“I could almost believe that a boy and girl ran beside me, as our shadows used to do, laughing and whispering to each other in the grass.”

NEW DIRECTIONS WHEN: 2nd Fri. of month WHERE: Location varies CONTACT: Larry Hartog, larryhartog@twc.com

CARMICHAEL’S COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman Contact: Corin Hindenach, info@carmichaels.com

Have you read this? STORY & PHOTOS BY PATTI HARTOG

The New Directions book club has been meeting for about a year. This group of avid readers has a deep appreciation for the perspective each member brings to the monthly book discussions. The range of book topics the group has covered include history, travel, autobiography, social commentary, and collections of letters. The responsibility of facilitating the book review rotates among members. We caught up with Robert York, who led the recent discussion of My Antonia by Willa Cather. What did you learn from this book? My Antonia explores the challenges of Eastern Europeans migrating to the Great Plains during the turn of the century from the 1800s to the 1900s. The story is told through the eyes of Virginia native Jim Burden and covers a period from his arrival in Nebraska during childhood through his middle age. The novel’s portrayal of title character Antonia Shimerda, who was Jim’s friend growing up, and her Bohemian parents and siblings gives readers a glimpse into the difficulties of assimilation. You also learn about the history of the struggles of immigrants arriving on the East coast hoping for something better out West. 34 todaystransitionsnow.com | Summer 2016

What did the book bring to mind? My Antonia moves slowly but gracefully. I appreciated the deliberation in detail, the mimicry of the pace of life itself without a compelling adventure or convenient conjuration at every turn, and the multifaceted characters who are at one moment sympathetic and, as in real life, difficult to accept the next moment. Also, the balance between the elements of a female writer of this period, the male narrator of her novel, and the female title character promotes close observance on the reader’s part of the layers of sympathy and suggestion. The author’s objectivity and absence of hardline judgment leaves it to readers to form their own impressions.

PAGE TURNERS The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Contact: Teresa McLeland, tmcleland@twc.com

WOMEN, WINE, AND WORDS The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah Contact: Marilyn Faulkenburg, mjfaulkenburg@aol.com

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And the

Beat Goe

s On

BY LAURA B. JOHNSRUDE

’ve been contemplating ordering a CD of John Denver’s album, Greatest Hits: Volume 1, so I can sing Rocky Mountain High driving down River Road with the windows down. At Christmas, after I bought my son his requested turntable, I gleefully perused old discs at Better Days on Bardstown and purchased Sonny and Cher’s Greatest Hits as a holiday gift to myself. On the label, I wrote “To Laura, From 1968.” My guests got to listen to me sing I Got You Babe after I cleaned off the dining room table and set up Ben’s record player. Not remotely contemporary, but, really, what does it matter? When my daughter was about 8, she wanted to be cool in the worst way. She worried constantly about whether the third-grade queen bee liked her. Liked her jellies. Liked her backpack. Liked her haircut. I spent many an afternoon trying to convince Sarah that she was giving that girl way too much power when she displayed such an interest in the queen bee’s opinion. She was feeding the monster. Well, there are monsters still, but I don’t care anymore whether they like my

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handbag — the black one that I bought on the cheap at a consignment shop and that I take everywhere, even if it doesn’t match my shoes. No one notices because women over 50 are invisible. I said that to a friend who’s a few years older than me, and she told me a horrifying tale. She’d been getting food at a buffet and slipped and fell to the floor, and the people in line behind… they stepped around her. Like she wasn’t there. You can’t see me? So, I’ll be unrestrained, un-self-conscious, ungoverned. Those Fitovers sunglasses that cover regular corrective lenses? I wear them — in public. My friend’s husband remarked, “Given up, Laura?” Not yet. Just comfortable. At parties, I no longer wonder if strangers like me. When I pass couples on Main Street, I don’t compare my outfit to hers, don’t care whether she admires mine. I go to Jazzercise without makeup and wear old, soft XL T-shirts that are like tents. And, I wear Okabashi sandals, which are hardy flip-flops, all summer long. For the occasional fundraiser, I pull out the one black

dress I own and fish black knee-highs out of the drawer, but I don’t schedule a manicure or a pedicure or a facial. I can’t muster the energy. Hey, I’m not completely indifferent. I shower. I know women who are always dressed and coiffed for a photo shoot, and I’m sure a few have You can’t see me? tucked and So, I’ll be tweaked and unrestrained, lifted and augmented. un-self-conscious, Don’t get ungoverned. me wrong — they all look fabulous. It just sounds so tiresome. I’m absolutely sure that no clothes or cosmetic intervention will make me 25 or skinny, so I aim for flattering and comfortable. I’ll age with wrinkles, like Maggie Smith. I love Maggie Smith. So, I think I’ll dig out that Broadway soundtrack of Pippin and sit on the patio and enjoy the unfashionable. I might even belt out Corner of the Sky and startle the neighbors. Never heard of it? No matter. It’s a relief not to care.

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Caregiver

CIRCLE BY TORIE TEMPL

The pool at Home of the Innocents (1100 E Market St., 502.596.1141) is another local heated therapy pool option in addition to the pools at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center and Baptist Milestone Wellness Center. This pool is open to those who have obtained a therapy pool consent form from their doctor and for water aerobics, the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program, and Parkinson’s classes. PHOTO MELISSA DONALD

Exercise Routine “We have a series of strength and range of motion exercises that we got from physical therapy,” says Nancy Dimmock, caregiver with Right at Home. “We do at least 20 reps each day sitting in a straight chair either after a shower in the morning or after lunch in the afternoon.”

Make Outings Easier

Lucy Martin, IT manager at UPS, keeps a lightweight, fold-up wheelchair for summer outings with her loved one. The 24-pound wheelchair keeps Lucy’s loved one from wandering, and she loves the fast ride. Lucy recommends the Drive Medical Fly Lite Ultra Lightweight Transport Wheelchair, available on Amazon.com for $132.50.

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Just Keep Swimming “Swimming is wonderful exercise for the elderly because it does not stress their joints,” says Kayla Cook, owner and director of Caring Excellence. “In an outdoor pool, be sure to limit sun exposure. Aqua therapy in heated pools like the ones at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center (201 Reservoir Road) or Baptist Milestone Wellness Center (750 Cypress Station Drive) is always great for arthritis and mobility. Usually a doctor’s release is needed for the heated therapy pools.”

QUICK IDEA Cheryl Hepp Basham, retired Jefferson County Public Schools project manager for the computer education department, created a way to keep her mother safe that was right on pitch. “Since my mom was at high risk for falls,” Cheryl says, “I attached small wind chimes to her walker. If she tried to move the walker when no one was present, someone could hear her attempting to move.”

Fruitful Summer Fun

There is nothing like fresh veggies picked from your own garden, and planting those delicious treats could be the perfect summer activity with your loved one. Elizabeth Knight, clinical manager of clients and families at Caring Excellence in Louisville, highly recommends gardening as a great summer activity. “It provides physical activity, the opportunity to work together in a pleasant environment, and the reward of seeing the fruits of your labor,” she says.

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DEAR ME:

Advice you’d give your younger self

PHOTOS COURTESY MINERVA VIROLA

Dear 23-year-old Minerva,

I am proud of you as you embark on your new adventure of joining the U.S. Navy. You are the first in the family to leave New York City and do something different with your life. I’m sure it was difficult for you to make that decision after your mom died from a heart attack. This was the first time you ever experienced loss. You stopped eating for a while and lost so much weight that the family was worried. But something remarkable happened! You woke up one day and said, “I am going to make a change,” and you did. So here you are three years later in the Navy. The grief you experienced made you stronger, able to hold up others when life brings them down. Minerva, you are full of adventure. As you travel through this journey called life, there are a couple of words of encouragement and wisdom I would like to share with you. You are not alone; you will always have your family to love you. As you transition from a civilian to a sailor and a representative to all women who have struggled with loss and loneliness, you will see how well your life will turn out. First, you are magnificent to step forward and join the U.S. Navy. Always be proud of who you are and where you come from. You are a strong Latina who has a lot to offer. Show your kindness and keep your eyes and ears open to learn all you can about others and yourself. Use your eyes to see the possibilities and not the problems.

Next, learn how to forgive. Selfforgiveness is paramount from here on in. Everything that happened to you as a child was not your fault. Selfforgiveness will release excess baggage that you don’t have to carry throughout the years. You will feel lighter and ready for anything. My last words of wisdom for you are to “LIVE”. Live a full life! Don’t put too much time and energy toward worrying about what others may think or how to please everyone. That will make you feel stuck. So live a good, happy, joyful, fulfilled, guilt-free life.

As you continue to mature, remember you have all the answers inside of you. Stop and listen, and it will be revealed. Don’t be in a hurry. I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished in your 23 years. You are the best and full of awesomeness.

I love you, Your much older self, Minerva Virola Retired U.S. Navy Reserve, retired Louisville Metro police officer, and currently employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation

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CONNECTING with

History

Allan Weiss journeyed through American history to inspire the Frazier History Museum’s upcoming exhibit BY LUCY M. PRITCHETT PHOTO PATTI HARTOG

ne thing leads to another. Just ask Allan Weiss. His interest in walking sticks, duck decoys, and fishing lures led to his discovery of the Federal Art Project’s Index of American Design. The Index then fueled this history mystery detective’s investigation that inspired the upcoming Kentucky by Design exhibit at the Frazier History Museum. “My interest in all this started in the mid-1970s when I developed a fascination with Kentucky folk art,” says Allan, a Louisville native and retired attorney. “As I was doing research and educating myself on the items I was collecting, I came across the Index of American Design. This was a Depression-era (Left) Allan Weiss project by the discovered a part Works Project of Kentucky’s Administration history that will (WPA) and was be on display at the Frazier History a subset of the Museum. Federal Art Project.” During the Depression, the FAP hired hundreds of unemployed artists from all over the United States to identify and record items of historical significance produced or made in America before 1900. Artists in 36 states painted 18,000 watercolors of everyday objects representing an authentic American style: pottery, quilts, textiles, furniture, tools, wrought iron, and musical instruments. This audacious project began at the end of 1935 and ran for just over six years. Then, America’s involvement in World War II put an end to it. Since 1943, the individual watercolors of the objects have been stored in the Smithsonian 42 todaystransitionsnow.com | Summer 2016

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The photo above, John Jacob Niles Outdoors with a Dulcimer, was taken by George Kossuth in 1942. Niles was a Kentucky native and a singer, composer, and luthier. The Niles “B” dulcimer, left, is from his collection. Both the photo and dulcimer will be part of the Kentucky by Design exhibit.

collection of the national Index items in a single state. “I thought it would be wonderful to have some kind of an exhibit where the object and its watercolor rendering would be on display together,” Allan says. Hence the upcoming Kentucky by Design exhibit at the Frazier History Museum opening August 4, 2016 and running through February 12, 2017. Of the 218 Kentucky artifacts documented for the Index of American Design, the exhibit includes 20 matched with their original watercolors from the National

Gallery of Art along with another 67 objects paired with prints of their watercolors. Allan contributed the foreword to the book Kentucky by Design: The Decorative Arts and American Culture that has been published to accompany the exhibit with photographs and essays concerning the project. Included are oral history interviews with Adele Brandeis, who supervised the Index of American Design in Kentucky, and Holger Cahill, the national director of the Federal Art Project.

BOTTOM PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE JOHN JACOB NILES CENTER FOR AMERICAN MUSIC, SCHOOL OF MUSIC, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, LEXINGTON

Institution’s National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. “I became interested in finding out about the objects from Kentucky that were included in the Index,” Allan says. “I went to the National Gallery and discovered that there were data sheets for each object. My first trip was in 1990 or ‘91. At that time I found four or five folders that contained the data sheets. Only about half of the data sheets were filled out completely with a description of the object, who owned it — institution or individual — and the artist who had painted the watercolor. My mission became to discover where those objects were now.” This meant hours spent in dusty record rooms of Kentucky courthouses looking through wills and estate documents. Sometimes it meant knocking on the doors of strangers to determine where the original owner was now or what relative might have inherited a certain item. About 90 percent of the objects were in institutions such as the Speed Museum, the Filson Club, Liberty Hall in Frankfort, or Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Allan says. Some of the curators weren’t even aware that they had objects that were listed in the national Index. “One of my best finds was an iron trivet,” Allan says. “I had seen it in the Index, and it fascinated me. It was blacksmith-made. It swiveled, and you would put an iron pot on it and set it on the hearth. Then by turning the pot, the stew or the soup would cook. I thought that was spectacular. The data sheet showed that it was at Fort Harrod. I visited the fort and found it on display in one of the cabins. The park manager didn’t know that it was part of the Index. Items like this take on a special meaning — someone thought it was important enough to document this trivet.” Eventually Allan had gone as far as he could go with his investigations. Until now, no one had researched the

TOP PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE JOHN JACOB NILES PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LIBRARY, LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY, AND JOHN ED NILES, NILES ESTATE

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How to Use These Directories CONTENTS

These directories are organized first by this location chart. On the following pages, you’ll find descriptive listings of local facilities in each of the eight categories listed under Contents at right. Larger enhanced listings are listed first and are paid for by the facility. Regular listings follow.

Payment Options: These definitions can help you navigate the payment options in each directory:

Adult Day Care............................48 Home Health.....................62 Aging-in-Place Communities.....50 Independent Living............. 69 Alzheimer’s Care.....................52 Nursing/Rehab..................... 71 Assisted Living.........................56 Personal Care..................... 77

Private – consumer pays out-of-pocket. Private Ins. – could include Medicare supplements or HMOs/health insurance. KIPDA – Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency, which offers subsidies and Medicaid waivers. LTCi – long-term care insurance; helps cover the cost

of services for people who have an extended physical illness, extended disability, or cognitive impairment. VA – Veterans Administration; provides financial assistance to retired veterans needing medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care. Hospice – a facility or service that provides supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families.

Facilities by Location Use this chart and the map at left to quickly view facilities by location. Facilities are organized by zone letters and colors that coordinate with the map.

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ElderServe, Inc.

40202

Christian Care Communities (Chapel House, Christian Health Center, Friendship House)

40203

Treyton Oak Towers

40203

The Altenheim Eastern Star Home

40204 40204

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Highlands Community Ministries Outreach Program

40205

Nazareth Home

40205

Twinbrook Hotel Apartments

40205

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Golden LivingCenter - Mt. Holly

40206

Sacred Heart Home

40206

Parkway Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

40217

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Golden LivingCenter - St. Matthews

40207

Masonic Homes of Kentucky - Louisville (Sally’s Garden, Sam Swope Care Center, Masonic Home Village, Miralea, The Pillars Assisted Care Center)

40207

Westport Place Health Campus

40207

Bee Hive Homes of Lyndon

40222

Episcopal Church Home

40222

Park Louisville

40223

The Forum at Brookside

40243

Clarity Pointe Louisville Forest Springs Health Campus

40245 40245

Magnolia Springs East Senior Living

40245

Oaklawn Rehab & Wellness Center

40245

Franciscan Health Care Center

40219

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Wesley Manor Retirement Community

40219

Golden LivingCenter - Hillcreek Bee Hive Homes of Smyrna Parkway Barton House

40220 40228 40241

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Brownsboro Park Retirement Community Springhurst Pines - (Cornell Trace, Parr’s at Springhurst, Springhurst Health and Rehab

40241 40241

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Sunrise of Louisville

40241

Morning Pointe

40291

Traditions at Beaumont

40291

Forest Hills Commons Glen Ridge Health Campus Good Samaritan Society

40299 40299 40299

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The Gathering Club

40214

Heartsong Memory Care Park Terrace Health Campus

40272 40272

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Autumn Woods Health Campus

47150

Green Valley Care Center

47150

The Villages at Historic Silvercrest Bee Hive Homes of Goshen Baptist Health La Grange Short-Term Rehabilitation Providence Richwood Friendship Health & Rehab

47150 40026 40031

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40031 40056

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Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Shelbyville Masonic Homes of Kentucky - Shelbyville

40065 40065

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Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Bardstown

40004

Green Meadows Health Care Center ElderClub

40047 40211

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Hampton Oaks Thornton Terrace Health Campus

47170 47243

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Golden LivingCenter - Camelot Magnolia Springs Senior Living

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Adult Day Care Directory Day program for adults who need to be monitored for safety reasons and/or need nursing care, treatments, incontinence care, and other health services. There are medical Adult Day Care facilities which must be licensed. Adult Day Care facilities that are social cannot provide nursing care. Some offer pickup and delivery services within a radius.

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Aging in Place Communities Directory

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Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care Directory Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care is provided at different levels, from assisted living to the skilled care of nursing/rehab. Some facilities accept Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients into their general care, and others have separate units designed to meet the specific needs of patients with this disease.

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Assisted Living Directory Assisted living offers minimal assistance in care, such as providing meals, helping with baths, and offering reminders to take medications. While some residents drive, scheduled transportation may be provided. Daily activities are organized, and there is around-the-clock supervision. No health care is provided, and these facilities are not licensed, but certification is required.

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Updates & Happenings | news you can use + events not to miss |

BY ALISSA HICKS & GIOIA PATTON

Disney’s Beauty & the Beast > Derby Dinner Playhouse

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is based on the hugely successful 1991 animated Disney film. Book is by Linda Woolverton with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. The wonderfully romantic score features Be Our Guest, Beauty and the Beast, Belle, If I Can’t Love Her, and more. Seven new songs were written for the Tony-nominated stage musical, which ran on Broadway for 5,461 performances between 1994 and 2007, becoming Broadway’s ninth longest-running production in history. Beauty and the Beast tells the story of a prince who is transformed into a hideous beast as punishment for his cruel and selfish ways and an adventurous young woman named Belle whom he imprisons in his castle. In order to become human again, the Beast must earn Belle’s love before it’s too late. WHEN: June 29-August 14, various performances WHERE: Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville, Indiana TICKETS: range from $34-$43 CONTACT: 812.288.8281 or derbydinner.com

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Jane Austen Festival > Locust Grove

Take a trip back to the 18th century by attending the annual Jane Austen Festival at Locust Grove on July 15-17. This year’s festival theme will be “Eat, Drink and Be Merry in Jane Austen’s England” and will feature Kirstin Olsen, author of Cooking with Jane Austen, and Brian Cushing, reenactor and presenter of Dressing Mr. Darcy, who will speak about the drinks that were popular in the Regency Era. The festival will also feature afternoon tea, a grand ball, different workshops, and a Regency Era style show. WHEN: July 15-17 @ 6-9pm Friday, 10am-5pm

Saturday and Sunday WHERE: Locust Grove CONTACT: jasnalouisville.com

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Home Health Directory Home Health Care refers to care provided in a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. Medical Home Health Care is a licensed level of care that provides nursing care and personal care. (These agencies also provide non-medical care.) Non-medical Home Health Care agencies in Kentucky must be certified. Agencies in Indiana must be licensed. They can assist with the self-administration of medications or treatments, provide limited personal care, serve as companions who prepare light meals and tidy homes, and may offer transportation or errand services.

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Home Health Directory Home Health Care refers to care provided in a person’s home. Medical Home Health Care is a licensed level of care that provides nursing care and personal care. (These agencies also provide non-medical care.) Non-medical Home Health Care agencies in Kentucky must be certified. Agencies in Indiana must be licensed. They can assist with the self-administration of medications or treatments, provide limited personal care, serve as companions who prepare light meals and tidy homes, and may offer transportation or errand services.

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BY GIOIA PATTON

Julius Friedman: A Celebration > Frazier History Museum

Our Last Tango (Un tango mas) > Speed Art Museum Cinema

The life and love story of Argentina’s most famous tango dancers, María Nieves Rego (80) and Juan Carlos Copes (83), is revealed in this documentary/performance hybrid film directed by German Kral. While María and Juan tell their life stories to a group of young tango dancers and choreographers from Buenos Aires, their early lives are interpreted by the dancers. Having met when they were 14 and 17, the two worked together for more than 50 tumultuous years that were marked by a grand passion, alcohol abuse, painful separations, and a love for tango. Run time: 85 minutes, in Spanish with English subtitles. WHEN: July 1 @ 7pm, July 2 @ 3 & 7pm, July 3 @ 3 pm WHERE: Speed Art Museum TICKETS: Non-member $9, member $7 CONTACT: 502.634.2700 or speedmuseum.org/cinema

Refreshments including beer and wine are available for purchase in the cinema lobby starting one hour before evening screenings. Beverages are allowed in the Speed Cinema; food is not. Paid parking is available in the Speed Museum Garage, with a flat $7 fee for parking on Sundays. Signs will direct you to the cinema.

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Before photos were snapped on phones and editing was done with a click of the mouse, Louisville artist Julius Friedman was creating images the old-fashioned way: with his hands, his imagination, and lighting. For the first time, more than 200 pieces of Friedman’s aweinspiring collection will be on display at the Frazier History Museum. The exhibit features the artist’s iconic posters, including Toe on Egg, his famous Louisville Ballet poster of a dancer’s shoe balanced on an egg, and his Fresh Paint poster that features three egg yolks in primary colors. It will also break new ground with a contemporary show featuring never-before-seen photographs of life and the natural world. Visitors will also see Friedman challenge conventional backdrops such as paper and canvas as he presents new photography on aluminum and cloth. Although Friedman is one of America’s most prolific and versatile photographers and graphic artists of the modern era, he keeps his roots in Louisville and says he is thrilled to be presenting this exhibit where he works and plays. WHEN: June 23-October 9 WHERE: Frazier History Museum CONTACT: 502.753.5663 or fraziermuseum.org

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Independent Living Directory Independent Living communities are for those who need no services and are totally independent. Special services are provided, such as meals in a central dining area. Most people drive, but some transportation is usually offered. These communities offer no health care services and are not required to be licensed or certified.

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Nominate a Caregiver Deadline: July 15, 2016

The Care Package will include: â&#x20AC;˘ Two tickets to a Derby Dinner Playhouse production â&#x20AC;˘ Four hours of caregiving service donated by Home Instead

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Nursing/Rehab Directory Nursing homes are facilities that provide beds for around-the-clock intermediate, skilled, and/or rehabilitative care.

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Nursing/Rehab Directory Nursing homes are facilities that provide beds for around-the-clock intermediate, skilled, and/or rehabilitative care.

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Nursing/Rehab Directory Nursing homes are facilities that provide beds for around-the-clock intermediate, skilled, and/or rehabilitative care.

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Just for Caregivers

A New Place

AARP is planning a Caring for the Caregiver event to give family caregivers an opportunity for respite and to locate resources they may find useful. The event is July 9, from 9am to 12pm. Attendees will be able to move freely throughout the event from sessions on caregiving, to massage stations, to health screenings, to table support groups, and to exhibitors. The free event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn on Crittenden Drive.

Caregivers who are searching for longterm care for their aging relative have another option: Hallmark House, a stateof-the-art senior living facility, will open mid-summer in Norton Commons. The community will offer individualized care planning for assisted living, memory care, Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and dementia residents. In addition to their dining and signature wellness programs, Hallmark House will offers amenities which include a library/computer room, spiritual services, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, pet therapy, gardening, exercise programs, laundry and housekeeping services, and special interest activities. Go to Hallmark-House.com for more details.

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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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Caregive r winner

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T O D AY ’ S T R A N S I T I O N S

Meet our “Care Package for the Caregiver” contest winner! Dan Heins is our quarterly caregiver winner. His prize includes tickets to a Derby Dinner Playhouse performance and four hours of sitter service from Home Instead Senior Care.

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Why He Won: For seven years, Dan Heins has been caring for his wife Kim who has Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which is a form of Parkinson’s Disease. Dan’s daughter Lauren Peak, says her dad helps Kim with all of her basic needs and mobility issues. “The disease progressively takes over your body and takes away your independence. She has a feeding tube in place due to her inability to swallow food without choking. Taking care of my mom would seem difficult and too much of a challenge for many, but my dad tirelessly takes wonderful care of my mother,” she says. Being a full-time caregiver is time consuming and can be emotionally exhausting, but Dan hasn’t lost his optimism. “It is a challenge, but I love taking care of her,” he says. Since his wife’s diagnosis, Dan’s primary objective has been to continuously educate himself and others about the disease. Dan formed a PSP support group that meets at the Parkinson’s Center of Louisville on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. He also joined CurePSP, an organization that provides resources and support. Go to TodaysTransitionsNow.com to complete the nomination form.

Helpful Resources EXECUTIVE CAREGIVERS NEEDED

Join Premier Caregiver Services

An independent, local, Personal Services Agency licensed in KY. Looking for Executive Level Caregivers to help our GREAT CLIENTS. - Professional company providing the highest level of customer service. - Retirees looking to help others - RN, LPN, CNA or clinically trained professionals to make a “one on one” difference helping seniors - Professional and Experienced Caregivers looking for higher hourly pay - Immediate needs in: 40204, 40206, 40207, 40222, 40223

Go to: premiercgs.com/apply info@premiercgs.com 502.384.1840

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Assisted Living Locators

Assisted Living Locators is a No Cost Referral Service. As professional Eldercare Advisors, we provide personal assistance in locating the right options for your elderly loved one. We can reduce your stress by providing a free consultation and help you find the right Assisted Living, Personal Care, Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Nursing Homes and Retirement Communities. Contact us today!

Assisted Living & Home Care Options Arthur & Kathy Lemons www.161.assistedlivinglocators.com arthurl@assistedlivinglocators.com 502.208.4072

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

SENIOR MOVING SERVICES

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

TRANSPORTATION

Transitioning Services

Able Care, Inc., since 2001

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:

Providing non-emergency, ambulatory and wheelchair accessible transportation. Our service is available for:

-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

• 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

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What to Wear

BY ALISSA HICKS / PHOTO MELISSA DONALD

Suit Up for

Summer No matter what age you are, picking the right swimsuit for your body is important so you can feel both confident and comfortable. Many mature women do not want to bare it all as they might have in their younger days. We worked with Kitty Fredrick Bierbaum on finding the right suit for older women. Kitty, who is in her early 70s (we can’t believe it either), says she has chosen suits before that have little to no shape and that cover her midsection, hips, and seat. For this shoot, we wanted to show Kitty that being older doesn’t mean you should hide your figure. We stuck with what Kitty was comfortable with but tightened it up a bit while adding some color. This suit has a fun skirt but also covers the areas she wished. The top has support that gives her shape and structure. Look for a suit that covers the areas you wish to downplay. If you are larger in the chest, a suit with underwire adds support. For covering the hips and bum, try a suit with a skirt like the one Kitty is wearing here. If you wish to cover your midsection, look for a one-piece with ruching or a two-piece with a longer top. To feel more comfortable sporting your suit this summer, try a spray tan for a faux glow. Kitty was tanned by Molly Heady at The Spray Salon (502.296.2233, 13304 West U.S. Highway 42). Kitty is wearing: Suit available at Macy’s, top $78, bottoms $77, Oxmoor Center 7900 Shelbyville Rd, 502.423.3000.

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This suit gave Kitty a feminine shape while still providing support up top and coverage below the waistline.

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