It’s vital to stay active during these self-isolating times when our favorite gym or workout center is closed. Here are a few suggested from our friends at the Lexington Senior Center of a seated workout for you. Make good choices. Be sure your exercise area is safe and free of trip hazards. Exercise should not [...]
Back in January or February you may have thought that “liking” someone’s Facebook post qualified as catching up with a friend. But if you’ve been self-isolating at home since March because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’ve probably upgraded to phone calls and video chats. A recent story on NextAvenue.org written by Lisa Fields, says this [...]
Kentucky's primary election day is June 23. But, the coronavirus is still making it unsafe to go to the polls. So, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an order recently allowing Kentucky residents to vote by mail in the upcoming primary election. Seniors - one of the at-risk groups of the coronavirus - are encouraged to [...]
Scammers are targeting older adults and people who have long-term health conditions that are high risk for the COVID-19 virus. These scammers are attempting to bill Medicare for sham tests and treatment related to COVID-19 and to obtain your Medicare number. What can you do to stop COVID-19 fraud? • Do not give out your [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association continues to provide services for caregivers caring for persons with dementia. To comply with the Kentucky governor’s regulations, rather than meeting in person, caregiver support groups have transitioned to meeting by phone. Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive community and a chance for participants to develop mutual support and social relationships. [...]
One in four older Americans falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65 and older. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And even falls without a major injury can cause an older adult to become fearful or depressed, making it [...]
News stories today are full of articles on how to depend on family support systems for help during the pandemic. These stories range from the serious “What to do with your children if you get sick” to the more mundane “How do I keep from killing my spouse as we try to share an office?” [...]
Moving Day, an annual fundraising walk hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation, is going virtual for the next three months. The event gives participants a chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. Also, it is a movement for change toward more awareness, more funding, and more understanding of a disease [...]
The 2020 Census is happening now. And it's important everyone participate. In fact, decennial census is critically important to our democracy for a number of reasons: * It determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives; * It is used to distribute billions in federal funds for essential programs [...]
If our world suddenly went back to "normal," your 2019 taxes would be due tomorrow. But, like many things during the pandemic, the tax filing deadline has been postponed. The new tax filing deadline is July 15. Ahh, nearly three more months to file your taxes! Fortunately, for some seniors there's help. Older adults that [...]
