There are some new yoga opportunities at the Lexington Senior Center. Practice the sun and moon salutations in the new yoga salutations class. New to yoga? This class is a great way to learn basic yoga postures. Long time yoga practitioner? The same class is an opportunity to perfect the salutation flow. (Note: You will [...]
Dr. Gregory Jicha, a leading authority on dementia and Alzheimer's disease, has news. The University of Kentucky professor in the Department of Neurology and Associate Director with the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is at the forefront of Alzheimer's and dementia research. He'll share the latest research and provide you with important steps you can take [...]
Drums Alive is an aerobic movement class recommended for those with Parkinson's disease. A class takes place at 1:30 p.m. each Friday at St. Luke's Methodist Church, 2351 Alumni Drive, Lexington. The class is free. Drums Alive® joins the dynamic movements of aerobic dance with the pulsating rhythms of the drum. It is a unique [...]
Efforts are underway to help Lexington become more dementia friendly. You are invited to learn about this effort, lend your voice, and find out how you can be involved at an event from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 30 at the Lexington Senior Center located at 195 Life Lane in Lexington. Refreshments and respite care will be [...]
It’s a new year and it is time to start having new experiences! If you’ve been thinking about learning a new language, now is your opportunity. At the Lexington Senior Center, every Friday from Jan. 10-Feb. 14 is Beginning Spanish Fridays. Classes take place at 1:30 p.m., and no experience is necessary. Sign-up for this [...]
State lawmakers return to the capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, and AARP volunteers will make sure they hear about the needs of Kentucky’s 50-plus residents. AARP Kentucky is seeking the best policy solutions to lower prescription drug prices at the state level, to bolster financial security in retirement, to support unpaid family caregivers and [...]
The Black and Williams Center, 498 Georgetown Street, offers a wide variety of activities for seniors. This Lexington center, which reopens from a holiday break on Monday, Jan. 6 - offers occasional exercise classes, ceramics, card playing, socialization, special events and projects that benefit citizens in need in our community. The center is open Mondays-Thursdays [...]
Start the new year off by doing something good for the planet. The Lexington Senior Center will help recycle your lights. You may drop off broken or unwanted holiday lights, including string lights, rope lights and electric candles, at the Senior Center through January 12. Extension cords, timers, power strips and light sensors will also [...]
We all like to receive gifts. And most of us enjoy giving them, as well. If you are planning to give a gift to someone with Alzheimer's this holiday season, it may be best to ask his or her caregiver what they think might be appropriate. If you are a caregiver, it may be helpful [...]
Understanding the rules about Social Security benefits and when to start claiming Social Security can be difficult. But they’re critically important, especially for women — since women typically live longer lives than men. The new book, "What’s the Deal With Social Security for Women?", by retirement consultant Marcia MacDonald Mantell, is extremely helpful, according to [...]
