The holidays are a time for sharing and giving. But that giving can include buying and sometimes that buying involves a scam. Chances are, if you can spot a scam, then you can avoid it. And being able to spot a scam will come in handy with the holidays around the corner since the holiday [...]
Over 30 years ago, researchers and geriatricians identified an "elder orphan" (sometimes called a "solo ager") as a person aging alone with little support, according to a recent story on NextAvenue.org by Carol Marak. But when my Elder Orphan Facebook group targeting this population launched over 2 1/2 years ago, little was known about them. [...]
Medicare open enrollment has started. You can enroll in a new Medicare Part-D program through Dec. 7. It is always a good idea to review your policy every year during the open enrollment period. Medicare beneficiaries can choose their prescription drug plan, Medigap options and Medicare advantage plans for plans beginning Jan. 1, 2022. If [...]
AARP Kentucky celebrates and recognizes two local volunteers for their dedication and commitment to community service. Gerry Harrah of Louisville has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2021 AARP Kentucky Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community [...]
November is National Family Caregiver Month. This year’s theme is “Caregiving and,” emphasizing that caregivers have many other roles and responsibilities. The Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging has a caregiver support program that can assist caregivers in several ways. The program can provide respite or a break from the primary caregiver, help with purchasing supplies, [...]
Medical experts will discuss advances in Alzheimer's research at the eleventh annual Markesbery Symposium sponsored by the University of Kentucky. Dr. Allan Levy, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Emory University, is the keynote speaker at the Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia. The event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday, [...]
Still working? It's not too early to plan for Medicare. In fact, an upcoming AARP virtual workshop will tell you how and why. And it's free. From 7-8 p.m., (Eastern Time) Tuesday, Nov. 16, AARP will sponsor "How to Plan For Medicare When You're Still Working." Get a head start on planning for your future [...]
The Olli Forum is remaining virtual this semester. In order to “attend” an Olli Forum lecture you must register on the website at https://uky.augusoft.net. You do not need to purchase a membership, but you must create a profile if you don’t already have one. Once you log in you click on “experiential learning” and “add [...]
Some patients diagnosed with terminal illnesses or chronic progressive diseases find the prospect of a long decline, great suffering or significant deterioration to be intolerable. For those with the desire to hasten their own death, one option is to refuse to swallow food or sip liquids according to a story on NextAvenue.org. The practice, known [...]
The Lexington Senior Center continues to offer lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Simply drive through at the Senior Center. If you are at the Senior Center for a class, you may walk around and pick up your lunch at the side of the building. Make sure you call by noon the day before you [...]
