The Morning Pointe Foundation proudly presents “Seniors Got Talent” an annual talent competition showcasing local seniors across the area. The second annual event takes place at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12 at the Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short Street. The Foundation's mission is to provide nursing scholarships and serve caregivers across the southeast with [...]
2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of Garrett Davis' "Forget Me Not." This award-winning stage play highlights the African-American family and community experience with Alzheimer's disease. It is the mission of the "Forget Me Not" project to educate, via the performing arts, and bring awareness to this and other issues that affect the minority community. In [...]
A recent story on AARP.org suggested that small steps can lead to big savings when it comes to lowering your summer electricity bill. Here are some of the suggestions. 1. Defang energy vampires Today's electronic devices, from computers to coffee makers, continue to use energy and drain power, even when they are turned off. How [...]
Lexington's two satellite Senior Center locations are offering classes again. Here's the scoop. The Eldercrafters Program at the Black and Williams Center, 498 Georgetown Street is open for programming from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Call: 859-252-1288 Space is limited at the center. Call to reserve your space. Classes and activities will [...]
It’s time to get back to learning! The “Now You Know” series of presentations is back at the Lexington Senior Citizen Center and will usually be held on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The presentations will be available in person and on Zoom. Contact Justin at 859-278-6072 or jhalvorson@lexingtonky.gov to sign [...]
This summer provides the opportunity to make up for lost time with family and friends. Terri Weber, Eldercare Specialist at the University of Kentucky, writes in her blog that travel takes preparation, but traveling with an older loved one poses special challenges and concerns. With extra consideration and some flexibility, you and your loved one [...]
Hearing aids, the main way to treat age-related hearing loss, are expensive. On top of that, people often don't want to wear them. But that all could change as technology advances and over-the-counter versions made by companies like Apple and Bose soon hit, and shake up, the market. And the market is growing as boomers' [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association continues to provide services for caregivers caring for persons with dementia. Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive community and a chance for participants to develop mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Upcoming virtual caregiver [...]
E-bikes are also a part of the green energy movement. According to the League of American Bicyclists, e-bikes can comfortably take riders on trips of 10 to 15 miles, saving the cost and use of gasoline during trips of that length. While e-bikes are not new, advancements in technology and production methods have recently allowed [...]
The purpose of the Kentucky Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is to gain market access for farmers as well as improving nutrition of low income families by providing them better access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Funding for Kentucky's program comes from federal and state resources. Low-income seniors are provided with checks to purchase fresh, [...]
