Keeping your home – and you – safe during COVID

While many people are at home more, some household items are used more than usual causing them to breakdown and need repairs. A recent story in the Aging News from the Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living said the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) has made these recommendations for having someone come into [...]

Experts offer caregiving help

Statewide experts will be available at a family caregivers workshop scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Sept. 4. The workshop will provide information about dementia and caregiving and will provide an opportunity to reflect, regenerate and gain a new perspective on caregiving issues. Experts who specialize in aging and Alzheimer’s care will present topics [...]

These types of diets benefit seniors most

With the current lockdown affiliated with the COVID virus, many of us are spending more time at home, more hours sitting on the couch, more moments in the kitchen. But, eating too much and weight gain don’t have to be a result of our quarantine. With fall harvest season ahead, AARP suggests it's a good [...]

Help your family now by making plans for your funeral

The coronavirus is prompting many people to rush to make their wills, it also can be an opportunity to think about what you'd want to happen if your family needed to arrange for a funeral. It's a hard topic, but it doesn't have to be morbid. Lynda Clugston Webster, whose family owned three funeral homes [...]

Time for a chat? Join in this discussion

Miss chatting with friends at the Lexington Senior Center? They miss you, too. But a new program will help. Join your friends for a virtual interactive discussion each Wednesday. Center staff will pull fun topics out of our fishbowl and chat about them! (Topics such as “Where did you grow up?” “What was your first [...]

“It invigorates me’ host of Jeopardy! says in new book

In his new book, “Alex Trebek: The Answer is… Reflections on My Life” the 79-year-old Jeopardy! host writes about his career, his life, his cancer diagnosis and his retirement. A recent story on NextAvenue.org by Richard Harris includes an interview with Trebeck. “I’m the typical product of my generation: a hardworking breadwinner who looks after [...]

New research finds flu and pneumonia vaccines may lower Alzheimer’s risk

With vaccines top of mind at the White House and across the globe during the coronavirus pandemic, two studies presented recently at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020, shed new light on how vaccines for flu and pneumonia may lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Both studies were previewed at AAIC prior to peer-reviewed journal [...]

Exercise online, get free equipment, win prizes

A free, interactive six-month fitness program that incorporates physical activities into daily life can be a great online choice during COVID-19 outbreak. Geared toward tech-savvy individuals aged 55 and older, this program offers effective exercises that can be completed in the comfort of your own home for beginners and advanced persons alike. The program is [...]

What is being done to prevent more nursing home-related COVID deaths?

AARP is wrapping up efforts to move Congress to enact a five point plan to prevent further COVID deaths in the nation’s nursing homes. More than 56,000 people living and working in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have died from the coronavirus, and many states are reporting record numbers of new coronavirus cases. [...]

Be prepared for your telehealth visit

Telehealth and telemedicine are quickly becoming the norm for regular doctor visits. During this time of COVID-19, visits over the phone or the computer are safer for all those involved. Here are some tips from the National Council on Aging on how to make the most of your virtual visit: 1. Prepare for the visit- [...]

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