Kentucky Trails the Nation in Longterm Care

A recent state scorecard released by AARP, The Commonwealth Fund and  the Scan Foundation has ranked Kentucky last in the nation for long-term care services and support for older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers. The report rates state performance based on five basic aspects of long-term care: affordability and access; choice of setting [...]

Looking For A Housemate, Not A Mate Later In Life?

Did you know...According to an AARP Public Policy Institute Report released in April, “What is Livable? Community Preferences of Older Adults,” among those ages 50 to 64, 71 percent want to continue to live in the community where they reside. By age 65 and older, the percentage jumps to 87 percent. The article below ta [...]

21% of Baby Boomers Have Postponed Their Plans To Retire

Did you know...that according to a 2013 survey showed that 21% of Baby Boomers have postponed their plans to retire. Do you have a plan in place of your retirement? I Know Expo 2015 will have exhibitors on hand that can help you create one! http://blogs.marketwatch.com/encore/2013/04/02/boomers-retirement-confidence-sinks/

People outlive their ability to drive by about 10 years

Did you know..People outlive their ability to drive by about 10 years. Yet Kentucky has no transit plan for people to age economically in their own homes. Check out what the I Know Expo Founder, Gale Reece shared with the Lexington Herald on this topic. Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2014/07/06/3323757/letters-to-the-editor-july-6-2014.html?sp=%2F99%2F349%2F#storylink=cpy

Why You’re Never Too Old to Become a Social Media Maven

Did you know...."The amount of technology you need to use is very minimal and very simple," Vernon, 45, says. "If you can send email, if you can use Google, you can be on social media … If you can turn (your computer) on and type, you can use social media." Want to know more? Check out [...]

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