The number of older adults age 65 and older is growing, and many are socially isolated and regularly feel lonely. The coronavirus outbreak in 2020 brought even more challenges due to health considerations and the need to practice physical distancing. Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find [...]
Bestselling author Sarah Ban Breathnach wrote, "We sleep to recharge our bodies. We nap to care for our souls." And the best news is that not only do naps feel good, but they are (mostly) good for you, according to a story on NextAvenue.org by Barbra Williams Cosentino. The National Sleep Foundation Sleep Health Index [...]
A new partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky has been announced by ITNBluegrass, an independent transportation network. The partnership will fund mobility for low-income seniors to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. "We are overwhelmed with the generosity of Toyota to ensure our community’s most vulnerable have the mobility access they need to get their life saving [...]
In a world full of ageist attitudes, Lance Oppenheim is turning his director's lens toward the complexities inherent in stereotypes. At 25, this filmmaker examines how we look at aging. That he cares about generations far beyond his own is something remarkable in itself. And hopeful. With incredible wit and vision, he's capturing the lives [...]
University of Kentucky HealthCare is now offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to the community. UKHC are following Kentucky’s phased plan for distributing the vaccine. To request a vaccination, go to: UKVACCINE.ORG If you have difficulty accessing our online tools or need help filling out the online request form, call: 859-218-0111. Vaccinations are being given at a [...]
Some conversations are just difficult to have. For example, it can be hard to talk about making legal and financial decisions. It can also be tricky to talk to an older member of the family about the need for them to quit driving. The Alzheimer's Association is providing a program that will offer tips on [...]
The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is in need of volunteers to help with a new study. The new research study explores the role of dietary antioxidants, chronic stress and inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome. You may be eligible for the study if you live in the Lexington area and have at least [...]
Reports of scams to the Attorney General’s Office have skyrocketed since the start of the COVID19 pandemic, with dollar losses at an all-time high. Scammers prey on the vulnerabilities created by the pandemic, especially loneliness and financial concerns, to try to con you into turning over your savings or personal information. Seniors are the hardest [...]
The Lexington Senior Center is a great place to see friends and make new ones. But, because the center has been closed during COVID, that time of fun and fellowship hasn't taken place. And everyone misses it. The staff at the Senior Center isn't letting COVID stop them! Join your friends or meet new ones [...]
As senior centers, adult day centers and other programs geared toward older adults temporarily close their doors, family caregivers are hunkering down with their loved ones to help “flatten the curve” of the coronavirus. Changing routines, missing socialization opportunities and lacking cognitive stimulation may become increasingly problematic as time goes on, writes Amy Goyer, AARP's [...]
