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In the pages of this magazine, we offer real-life examples of those motivated to live an exciting and beautiful life by taking action. Perhaps it will help you consider an action, whether it be to pursue a vocation or a vacation, a volunteer effort, new friends or new hobbies, or better ways to connect.

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is a group administrator for Louisville Women Connect and she says, “This is a club of people who are here for forming authentic connections.” With 30 different events last month alone, the group is providing these diverse opportunities for connection to commence.

You should know that many friendship apps out there facilitate “the friendship making.” For example, Nextdoor is a private social networking app that encourages people in neighborhoods to connect and Atleto matches you with a compatible workout buddy. Both are super specialized, free, and ready to use on your preferred device.

Finding your tribe can improve your happiness, provide a sense of purpose, and offer support when needed, according to the website Psychology Today. When Amy Silverman, founder of The Connection Movement, wanted to locate kindred spirits of her own, she used the app, Meetup. Amy says her original purpose in trying out Meetup was to network professionally, but after joining various groups in her area, she began making friends. That’s when she decided to host her own group. “My intention was to build deep connections and feel a sense of community with like-minded people,” she says. Amy created a crew that met every Monday for seven years. “There were people who floated in and out, but hundreds and hundreds came through,” she says.

aise your hand if you find it tough to make friends. If your arm rose faster than you drink your morning coffee, know that you’re not alone. A recent survey reveals that 70% of adults find it tough to make new besties. So, when Lindsey Thompson first started the Facebook group Louisville Women Connect, she knew she wanted a space for genuine connection. “I started the week the pandemic hit,” Lindsey begins, “then I posted every day for about a year.” She had no idea the momentum the group would gain and Louisville Women Connect now boasts more than 800 members. If you’re feeling ready to “like” a new friend group but aren’t sure how to begin, why not try some online platforms and apps to find people who share your common interests?

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70% OF ADULTS FIND IT TOUGH TO MAKE NEW BESTIES.

Louisville Women Connect is passionate about creating a place for its members to build genuine friendships. Meeting in this virtual space allows its members to get to know each other in a no-pressure way and then search out interesting inperson events. Rosa Hart, the host of The Lou Review podcast,

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If you’d like to look for new and exciting groups on your own, log into your account and go to the homepage to search for a group. Depending on the group’s setting, you’ll either be added immediately or once the organizer approves your request.

3. Eventbrite: This is an independent platform for joining or hosting events in your local area. You can search based on location or subject and even choose to host an event yourself. At eventbrite.com, you can check out trending categories or scroll through events or groups in your area. With classes and weekend events, plus food and music goings-on listed, you’ll be able to get an overview of the activities you’d like to join to help find your new BFF crew.

When talking about the process of making new friends, Amy says shared interests and activities are what connect and encourage new relationships to develop. “Having that interest in common can be so helpful,” Amy offers. This type of group setting can provide a stress-free first step in meeting new people. Then over time, as Lindsey points out, she has grown very close to members of her group and formed many good, solid friendships. Finding a new group of friends can infuse your life with new inspiration and offer support when you need it. And in the end, Rosa says she loves being part of a diverse group such as this because “we do learn from each other.”

1. Facebook Groups: With over 1.8 billion people using Facebook Groups every month, you’ll be able to find “your people” with the greatest of ease. Facebook holds this space for people to communicate interests and you can join (or create) groups for book clubs, hiking quests, or even your long-lost fourth grade math club. The Facebook Help Center is, well…helpful in answering any and all questions you may have, but you must have a Facebook profile before beginning your new social-butterfly adventure. If you don’t have an account, go to facebook.com/reg and follow the prompts to get started.

2. Meetup: This app was founded in 2002 and has over 50 million members and 100,000 events going on every week. Once you’ve signed in, Meetup will ask you questions about your interests and pair you with potential groups. Amy assures that the app is simple to navigate, and if you’re looking to expand your inner circle of friends, it’s a wonderful way to connect with those in your immediate area. Amy adds that you’ll be allowed to choose your location and the radius you’d feel most comfortable maintaining your social circle.

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If you feel called to start a group of your own, Lindsey and Amy both agree Facebook and Meetup make it simple. To create a successful group, Lindsey encourages you to be consistent with your engagement and “have a lane and intent” with the type of group you’re creating. Amy says Meetup makes it easy to host and her pro tip is this: Have an event already in mind when starting. People get that email or notification that says, “There’s a new group!” And they may join, but if you don’t have an event already posted, you’re not exactly seizing on the opportunity.

When you’re ready to join a pre-existing group, log in to your Facebook account and enter your interest in the search box on the top left. Scroll through the results and when you find one that intrigues you, click the “join” button associated with that group. Rosa recommends joining with the intention of being there for one another. It is this attitude that has allowed deeper friendships to form.

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“I thought about giving fresh flowers a try,” Kelli says. “We strive to stimulate the senses; I thought that flowers would appeal to our eyes and bring a fresh, outdoorsy scent.” Kelli noticed a change almost right away. Everyone who entered the salon commented on the lovely arrangements. “We could all look around and see color and beauty. Guests said it was something they looked forward to,” Kelli says. A visit among the flowers at Joseph’s was a respite from all that was going on outside their doors.Kelli quickly realized that this idea, once thought temporary, would become a regular part of life at the salon. Every week, unique arrangements are displayed throughout the building, and each has at least a few flowers that have been retrieved organically. “Once there were flowers from a vine growing on the side of a warehouse in Paristown. Another time, we had some that were blossoming along the interstate,” Kelli says. “I look forward to coming in to work each day, and I hope everyone who enters our doors feels the same way. It’s a beautiful surprise every week.”

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s owner of Joseph’s Salon & Spa, Kelli Flint Campbell knows how to help others feel beautiful. During the day, she focuses on offering health and wellness services to the local community and has been doing so for more than 25 years. Kelli is also a busy mom of two who loves to cook and is currently renovating her home kitchen. One might think it would be hard for Kelli to choose one item that she feels most passionate about, but she answers the question right away: “I love fresh flowers.”There were always pretty things around the salon to catch one’s attention, but the focus on fresh flowers became essential in the days just after the salon reopened postCOVID. Looking around, Kelli was disheartened by the plexiglass, the social distancing, and the masks. Guests and staff seemed to keep their eyes down and basically avoided any unnecessary interaction. Of course, the preventative measures were essential, but they impacted the atmosphere in ways that took a toll on Kelli, her staff, and the salon’s guests. “Joseph’s is a touch-centered environment. It’s up close and personal, and that’s an important part of why people come through our doors,” Kelli says. “A critical part of our aesthetic was missing.”

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“ONCE THERE WERE FLOWERS FROM A VINE GROWING ON THE SIDE OF A WAREHOUSE IN PARISTOWN. ANOTHER TIME, WE HAD SOME THAT WERE BLOSSOMING ALONG THE INTERSTATE.”

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Demon Copperhead — Fans of Kingsolver have anxiously awaited her latest release, and now it is here. Demon Copperhead begs the question: What if David Copperfield had been born in Appalachia? Like Dickens’ protagonist, Kingsolver’s must overcome various life hurdles to become himself. It provides an interesting take on both a classic piece of literature and an oft-ignored part of the American landscape.

The Two Lives of Sara — One of the most compelling releases this season, The Two Lives of Sara is historical fiction set against the backdrop of civil rightsera Memphis. On the surface, the book presents itself as a love story, as the reader gets to enjoy watching the very pregnant Sara fall in love with Jonah, a handsome teacher. But the novel delves deeper into issues of politics, education, and segregation as the two begin working together to fight for racial equality.

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Bigger. Messier. — Longtime Hollywood composer Danny Elfman’s 2020 release Big Mess forced the music world to look at him differently. His subsequent album, Bigger. Messier., is an exciting follow up that no one should miss out on. The goth-infused single In Time is a display of how Elfman’s cinematic storytelling skills can be brought into the studio as a way of drawing listeners into his world.

Monarch — FOX Tuesdays at 9 — Fans of the ABC/CMT show Nashville (ran from 2012-2018) will find a lot to love in Monarch, a new FOX drama that follows a country music family. This one brings together the likes of the ever-talented Susan Sarandon and real-life country music star Trace Adkins for what is sure to be a dramatic ride.

11:11 — If you’re looking for something a little more accessible, Regina Spektor’s recent release will undoubtedly fill that void. Her quirky, yet bittersweet lyrics and melodic voice will charm listeners and inevitably infuse your afternoon with feelings of hope and longing.

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Blonde — Streaming on Netflix September 23 — While many films have been released that chronicle the life of actress Marilyn Monroe, this one looks to be particularly compelling in part due to the reported NC-17 rating. Based on the Joyce Carol Oates book by the same name, Blonde stars the gorgeous Ana de Armas (The Gray Man) as Monroe, and includes Adrien Brody (The Pianist) and Bobby Cannavale (The Station Agent) among others.

Alaska Daily — ABC Thursdays at 10 — Oscar winner Hilary Swank is coming to television as an investigative journalist trying to reinvent herself at a small newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska. Previews of this show look sleek and exciting, and Swank is bringing big star power to the small screen.

Fall is a perfect time to cozy up with a blanket and a book, or hibernate while binging on Netflix and pots of homemade chili. If you’re looking to get cozy and practice some self-care this season, be sure to check out some of these recent releases.

Why is your role in COPA so important to the community?

Not one to just sit around, she went back to school earning a Master of Arts in creative arts with a focus in ceramics and fiber from the University of Louisville in 2002. During her studies, she was introduced to the ancient Japanese art of Shibori. This unique fabric art requires patience and planning to create, both qualities she has in abundance.Herwork has been displayed in art galleries throughout Louisville and around the country. In 2004 she became the first recipient of the Kentucky Arts Council Governor’s Awards in the Arts, Community Arts and in 2015 received the KMAC (Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts) Art and Advocacy Award.

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This mural at 949 S. Jackson St. in the Smoketown neighborhood was created by artist Brandon Marshall as part of the Imagine 2020 Mural Festival. The mural pays homage to Elmer Lucille Allen and her accomplishments and commitment to the

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he oldest of three siblings, Louisville native Elmer Lucille Allen was the only one in her family to complete high school, graduating from Central in 1949. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in general education with a degree in chemistry and mathematics from Nazareth College (now Spalding University). In 1966 she joined Brown-Forman as their first African American chemist. After more than 30 years as a senior analytical chemist, she retired in 1997.

Volunteering helps you learn about the community outside of where you reside. It helps you to develop relationships with others that you would not have met otherwise. Learning from others helps you to grow. Learning never stops. If you’re going to volunteer, you have to be active and present. You have to make your voice heard.

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Because of her commitment to advocacy and the arts, in 2018 Mayor Greg Fischer appointed her to the Metro Louisville Commission on Public Art (COPA) where she reviews art projects and grants, and advocates for visual art in public spaces. This proud, lifelong West Louisville resident feels her volunteer role is vital in making sure all artistic voices are seen and heard in our community.

We are opening art up to the whole community. The murals you see on buildings throughout the city provide opportunities for area artists to have their work seen, and expose the neighborhoods to these beautiful works of art. I bring my opinion as a senior citizen, an African American, and a working artist to the group.

It helps me interact with people in government and community leaders — people I would never have met if I had stayed in my own community. I have learned to be more compassionate. I feel safer as a result of meeting new people and getting out into our community.

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visit with Antiquarian Steve Tipton is an interior design tutorial, history lesson, a series of raucous tales, and even a ghost story all rolled into one. Steve, now 74, has been buying, selling, and appraising antiques since he was 16 and says he bought his first Gainsborough chair for $150.Step

Be forewarned though. Don’t enter Steve’s shop looking for a ‘hutch’ to display your china because, as Steve says, “A hutch is for rabbits.”

inside his shop on Lexington Road and you will be entering his world of fine furniture, china and porcelain, leather-bound books, oil paintings, portraits, and music boxes — almost all from Kentucky homes and families. The front room of the shop, named Collecting Kentucky, is owned by Steve and business partner Jean Frazier and features items from antebellum Kentucky. Step into the second room and sink into one of the upholstered armchairs and let Steve regale you with story after story of familiar Louisville and Kentucky family names: Speed, Van Winkle, Todd, and Bulleit. “I’ve known them all,” he says. “Or their parents or grandparents.”

“I’ve lived a charmed life. I’ve been lucky to meet a lot of people for business and socially as well.”

He started at American Air Filter as an industrial engineer, but did not feel suited to that profession and ended up owning an antique shop in Bardstown called the Mad Hatter. Then he became the antiques buyer for Bittners, owned another shop on Baxter Avenue, and for the last 18 years has been in his current St. Matthews location.

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An Antiquarian With A Story

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The ghost story? He lived for a time in a haunted house on Cherokee Road. “At night I could hear the clomping of boots going up the back stairs and there were other unexplained flashes of light and sounds as well.”

Pointing to a green velvet sofa, he says, “That was owned by a neighbor of ours when I was growing up who had lived next door to the Roosevelts in Hyde Park. I still have a dressing table that was in my childhood bedroom that had been owned both by the founder of Jergens Lotion and Sir Thomas Lipton, the tea magnate.”

“I don’t really want to retire,” Steve says. “I know a good deal about history and interior design, and I feel comfortable here in the shop surrounded by flowers and music and books. I buy by instinct. I’m attracted to anything that’s beautiful.”

He has letters that Abraham Lincoln wrote on White House stationery and land grants signed by Daniel Boone. He admits,

He says he’d like to be remembered as a Southern gentleman, but admits he is really not one. But, “I do remember how things were and how we could live again. I feel that some people today are living diminished lives.”

1. CHEROKEE PARK SCENIC LOOP

This quiet trail starts in downtown Anchorage and is a 2.1-mile long loop. It’s considered an easy route and this 10-foot wide paved path will take you by creeks, open spaces, and even a wooden tree swing. A popular birding trail as well, it’s also a great walkway for biking and running. There are plenty of benches if you need a spot to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds fall has to offer. In the evenings you might have company on your walk when a family of deer decides to join you. Address: 1500 Evergreen Road, Louisville, KY 40223

ver wonder why you feel better after taking time outside? Well, wonder no more because research tells us that spending time out of doors boosts your mood, lowers stress, and improves your concentration. This can include taking a short walk or simply sitting outside and listening to the sounds around you. Add to that a recent study which found that people who spent 2 hours a week in green spaces were more likely to experience good health and feelings of well-being than those who didn’t. So, how can we move from the great indoors to the great outdoors in order to feel more energized?

Located southwest of Louisville, this forest has 6,600 acres of tree-covered paths and scenic trails. This is a 3.4-mile loop trail that’s considered “moderately challenging,” so this one is for those with hiking experience or who would like a good workout under a colorful canopy of changing fall leaves. While hiking, you’ll be rewarded with gorgeous views and a picturesque lakeside stop.

When the seasons change, it changes how we spend our time outdoors. The fall season provides a wonderful opportunity to get in your steps due to the cooler temperatures, but autumn also adds a bonus to your hikes: the colorful leaves. Observing the vivid colors of the changing leaves can be meditative—connecting you to the present moment. So, maybe it’s time to invest in those new walking shoes so you can experience the healthy rewards nature provides. Need some motivation? We've highlighted 3 of Louisville’s best fall hikes to get you started on the right path. Tonilyn Hornung

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Three Of The Best Fall Hikes in Louisville

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This is one of the original parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted with the park’s main feature being a 2.3-mile scenic loop which separates lanes for cars and recreational users. The loop has plenty of fall colors to see and the park boasts other walking trails (Cherokee Park Trail being a popular one), gorgeous open grassy spaces, and scenic views. Kids and dogs can navigate this easy and wide path if you’d like to turn your fall hike into a family adventure. Tip: Car-Free Cherokee is the last Sunday of each month with the loop closed to vehicles from 8am until 4pm. Address: 745 Cochran Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40206

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Louisville Theater Shines Bright This Fall

THESE COMPANIES ARE WORKING HARD TO BRING CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT TO THE CITY, AND NEED COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO ENSURE THAT THE IMPORTANT WORK THEY DO CAN CONTINUE FOR YEARS TO COME.

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The events of the last two plus years have invited some to rethink and reconsider the way in which they work and the focus of this work. Co-founder Shannon Woolley Allison describes her company, Looking for Lilith Theatre Company, as a “bird with two wings” — one of which has always been in theatrical production, while the other focused on community outreach and education. Now the company, most often known for productions that center on the stories of real women, is moving more toward community outreach and interactive theater and away from more traditional productions.

hile Louisville’s theater community has certainly had some setbacks to deal with over the course of the pandemic, most companies in the region are back on the stage once again, with a fall lineup that is sure to not only entertain audiences, but often, make us think about the world around us and our place in it.

Borrows from the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Louis Stevenson to create a comedic adventure that audiences will be certain to enjoy.

Fiddler on the Roof at Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts October 18 through 23: Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday at 1pm and 6:30pm

Ancestors Project Launch at The MeX

“We had to recognize the privilege of performing in traditional spaces,” says Shannon, highlighting the company’s efforts to involve more people who may not identify as theater artists, helping them express their voices through community projects like Hip Hop Hercules and The Ancestors Project, which launches at The Kentucky Center’s MeX Theater in November, with plans to move around the city to include populations that may not have opportunities to experience the theater.

Footloose! The Musical at Clarksville Little Theatre

September 23 through October 2: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm

Starr is glad to be at the helm of this major production with Mind’s Eye Theatre Company and says that audiences are sure to enjoy testing themselves to see how many references to other musicals they can spot. She is most excited about the humor in the show, and explains that it's a challenging and delicate balance directing actors to perform comedic scenes without goingLookingoverboard.toget back to the theater? There are several excellent shows opening in and around Louisville to enjoy this fall. No matter what you’re into, Louisville’s theater community has something for everyone to enjoy!

A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Clarksville Little Theatre

November 11 through 20: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm Retells the Charles Dickens classic with well-choreographed musical numbers just in time for the start of the holiday season.

Looking for Lilith Theatre Company launches The Ancestors Project as part of their initiative to bring interactive theater into communities and underrepresented populations.

September 9 through 18: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm Highview Arts Center hosts its very first production with the talented Keith McGill directing this hilarious romp through the Bard’s classic works.

The classic Broadway musical comes to Louisville, bringing the story of Tevye and his humble family to the KCA stage.

The Legend of Georgia McBride at Pandora Productions

September 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17 at 7:30pm, September 4 at 2:30pm, and September 11 at 5:30pm

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An irreverent musical comedy about an Elvis impersonator who loses everything, but finds his way back on top through performing in drag.

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Dracula at Actors Theatre of Louisville

Unexpected Joy at Henry Clay Theatre

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) at Highview Arts Center

Even the annual Dracula performance at Actors Theatre of Louisville is back with a twist: this year, ATL reimagines the story as a feminist tale of revenge, and lightens up the story with a heavy dose of comedy that audiences might appreciate heading into the spooky season.Andif musicals are your thing, there are plenty to choose from this fall, including the Musical of Musicals, which will be hitting the stage at TheatreWorks in New Albany at the end of September. The show tells the history of musical theater in a fantastically fun way, referencing the greats of musical theater like Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber throughout.DirectorJennifer

Musical of Musicals at TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana

This 80s classic comes to the stage and gets the musical treatment so that audiences can learn what happens when one town tries to ban dancing.

Borrows from 5 different styles of musical theater to entertain and engage audiences in understanding the history of a musical production.

November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30pm, November 6 at 2:30pm, and November 13 at 5:30pm

Airness at Youth Performing Arts School

An uplifting comedy about air guitar competitions and what it takes to be a champion and find the rock and roll inside yourself.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes at The Bard’s Town October 7 through 9 and 13 through 15: Friday through Sunday at 7:30pm

Reimagines the classic story as a feminist revenge fantasy, creating something entirely fresh and new for audiences.

September 7 through 18: Wednesday through Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm

This musical introduces the audience to three generations of women who connect through music and family bonds over the course of one weekend in Cape Cod.

September 9 through 11 and 16 through 18: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm

September 16 through 24: Friday and Saturday at 7pm

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Despite our best-laid plans, sometimes bad stuff happens. You get a divorce or one of your children gets divorced and needs help for a period of time. An economic downturn means an earlier-than-expected or later-than-desired retirement.

hroughout our school days, we learn about the importance of setting goals and taking the necessary steps to achieve those goals. But then, somewhere along the line as adults, life happens and our goals often take a backseat to fussy babies, the 9-5 workday, and home repairs. Once things quiet down a bit, we may realize that the goals we had before don’t match our current situation; we are no longer the people we were mentally, emotionally, or physically. When we do take the time to reassess, we need to be flexible and modify goals because of the changes we’ve undergone over the years.

Goal-setting demands some deep reflection because if a person isn’t really ready for change to happen, all the goal setting in the world will not result in goal-achievement. A person who has only just begun thinking about a possible change or is using lots of “maybes” and “I don’t knows” is not anywhere near the point of making change occur in their lives.

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When thinking about any goal, it is important to consider the mnemonic device SMART which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Anyone can make a goal, but if the goal isn’t specific, can’t be measured, isn’t realistically achievable, isn’t relevant to your value/goal, and doesn’t have a realistic end-date, it is unlikely the goal will be achieved. By setting small, actionable tasks, we are more likely to achieve success. “Success snowballs; [it] leads to more success,” Paula says.

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DETERMINING GOALS

Making a goal is much more than just declaring that you want to do something, especially if you actually want to attain that goal. “When I help someone set a goal, I have them close their eyes, imagine their ideal life, and get them in touch with their number one value,” says Paula Kommor, Chief Energizing Officer at Dynamic Wellness in Louisville. This visualization helps an individual get some distance from their life so they can more objectively see what their goals are.

“My immediate and future goals are health- and home-related. I want to get my cholesterol levels within normal range through diet and exercise. I want to establish a minimalist lifestyle in my home through decluttering. I want to make my home accessible for myself. Why? I’ve recently had a taste of reality with a health scare. I’m not ok with a stroke at 63 and having to burden others with my care. I need to fix this. I plan on living as independent a lifestyle as possible with good planning, realistic lifestyle changes, and great friends.” — Phyllis Moss, 63

We often have habits of mind we’re not even aware of that can make our goal-fulfillment plans harder than what they have to be. For example, a person who messes up or doesn't meet a deadline may tell themselves that they’ve ruined everything when they have done no such thing. “It’s normal to relapse and is part of the learning process. It’s not trial and error; it’s trial and correction. When we do fall off or don’t meet a goal, we ask what got in the way and how can we work around that next time,” Paula says.

“I’m still hoping to publish children’s picture books and keep improving my illustration skills.”

— Doug Meister, 70

WHETHER TO SEEK A COACH

Growing older is both joyous and sobering, and this may help distill people’s values.

My goal is…

“When I was younger, I spent a lot of time working with individual families as a birth doula and childbirth educator, and it was an amazing experience. I realized that I needed to find a way to help more families, so my goal now is to train as many people to do the work as birth doulas and childbirth educators, knowing that together we will reach many more families than I ever could alone. I have also taken on challenging policies within the government that are essentially anti-family.” — Robin Weiss, 51

— Amy Miller, 54

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“My goals after retirement were pretty simple: 1) stay as healthy as possible; 2) stay as active as possible; and 3) spend time traveling and enjoying some other interests. I believe it's important to keep active, otherwise we lose our love for living. I have seen enough people over the years who have retired and sat down to wait on death. I do not want to be that type of person.”

WE DON’T HAVE FOREVER

Peter Tremain, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, who has family in Kentuckiana, has spent a lot of time thinking about his goals as he approaches his eighth decade. Many of them are focused on his health, such as learning German to keep his brain active and gaining muscle mass to ensure his strength. But many of his other goals are existential: “I spend time thinking about the great questions: Why do I exist? How do I fit into the universe? What lies out there yet to be discovered? My goal in this regard is to stay open. I have lived long enough to see answers come and go. Put simply, my goal is to remain fully alive, engaging each moment as it comes, no matter what it brings with it,” he says.

There is no definitive point at which someone should consider hiring a coach, although if an individual generally tends to set goals and not achieve them, it might be in their best interest to find a coach who can help them learn to recognize what the problem is. The goals might be too broad or the timeline too far into the future.

Maybe a cancer diagnosis derails everything. Paula says the most important thing to do if and when this happens is to pause. “Put a temporary hold on the goal and rise above the weeds,” she says. “You’re not going to be able to fully work toward the goal unless you’re taking care of yourself.” It may become necessary, too, to modify a goal because of changes in one’s physical health or economic circumstances.

The dual goals of staying open to ideas and physically healthy helped him make a big life change. “I recognize the health benefits of community. I have purposely moved from a suburban to an urban setting where there are people everywhere, especially young people. Interacting with young people forces me to maintain some relevance and not lose touch with what is going on. Just trying to follow their conversations exercises my brain, even though I sometimes struggle to keep up and don’t always know exactly what they are talking about. (Who knew that “dope” and “sick” could be good things),” he says.

— Lynda Areheart, 84

“My goals for this time of life have changed significantly from those I thought I would have at this age (study a foreign language, go back to piano, and try my hand at painting). I am a nurse who acquired her degree after age 50, and I have kept my license active. A dramatic change in my husband’s health has changed those priorities. My goals now are to keep up with changing medical technology as it applies to him. He is an amazing man who has earned the right to have the best kind of care, and I will try to provide it.”

FITNESS

By Chuck Bent | Photo by Melissa DonaldWELLNESS

YOUR MOMENT?AHA

HIS ROUTINE: Hour of cardio each weekday morning: step class, a high-intensity interval training class or racquetball. Lift weights daily: Monday is chest day, Tuesday is back and biceps, Wednesday is leg day, Thursday is shoulders, and Friday is triceps (and with TRX straps to focus on the smaller back and upper body muscles).

FOOD?

GOING?TOHOWKEEP

Read Chuck’s full article, including his food journal and tips for staying motivated at Todaystransitions.com.

Lots of high volume, high nutrition, low calorie foods. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins like chicken and fish, and a few whole grains. A couple of easy food tricks: Add a scoop of chocolate protein powder into my decaf coffee -- It's like a Starbucks Mocha Grande without all the calories. At Jason’s Deli I will get the salad bar to-go and fill up with over 2 lbs. of veggies and 4 hard boiled eggs. I will throw away 2 of the yokes and chop everything up in a large bowl, use my 10-calorie Honey Dijon dressing, and eat on that throughout the afternoon. It’s very filling.

The salesmen at Men's Warehouse were happy to continue to supply me with larger and larger pants and jackets. One day, as I tried on a new jacket, the salesman told me that my jacket size was now an "Executive Cut". It sounded nice, but basically that meant there was lots of extra material around the waist. Then prior to my 55th birthday, as I was walking up the one flight of stairs to my office at home, I had to stop halfway up to catch my breath. My knees were killing me, and something inside me snapped, and I said that's it. I'm done. I had tried to lose weight in the past, but had always failed and gained it all back. But this time was different. I was not going to fail.

Once you make up your mind to lose weight and to get fit, don't make excuses. Do it. Make that your top priority and make everything else fit around that. Don't say, well I am on vacation this week, or it’s our anniversary, or birthday. Once you start, don't look back until you reach your goal. Then set new goals. Whether it be a race, like a 10K or something else. One of my goals this year was to be able to bench press 225 [pounds], which I did for the very first time just last month. Nothing is impossible. But you also need some way to be accountable. To do that, you could join a structured weight loss program or find a friend with the same goals and work together.

CHUCK BENT Age 69, HMR Weight Loss Program Director at Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center

A Handful of Harvest

CARAMELIZED CARROTS

PUMPKIN SEED BUTTER

Roast pumpkin seeds in a 400-degree oven for about 10 minutes. Add seeds to a food processor and add sea salt. That’s all you need, but we experimented with adding in small amounts of maple syrup, coconut oil, and cinnamon.

WELLNESS HARVEST FOOD

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We cut off the tops of the carrots, cleaned and dried them, and drizzled olive oil and kosher salt. Roasted at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes.

urn your oven on — it’s time to roast and toast the fall harvest. This way of eating vegetables warms up your home as well as charges your body with nutrients. We stayed close to the original vegetable and added the very basic ingredients. The result: simple, delicious, and beautiful.

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PUMPKIN YOGURT

SWEET CRUNCHPOTATO

PURPLE CHIPS

We stirred in 3 tbsps of canned pumpkin into Greek yogurt, added a tsp of maple syrup, and sprinkled in some cinnamon for a lovely, low-fat, high protein fall dessert.

We sliced clean sweet potatoes, stirred them with olive oil and kosher salt, and roasted them at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes.

You can find specific recipes for different methods of roasting by searching on the internet.

Cut purple cabbage into pieces, tossed with olive oil and salt, and roasted at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes, with some stirring halfway through. We used parchment paper on a baking sheet.

Regular dental visits will ensure you are staying ahead of disease. “Your dentist can use treatments to help reverse disease and monitor your gum health. Gum health and keeping them vibrant is key,” says Dr. Staffieri. If you are already experiencing tooth loss, there are clinical options available, including implants, bridges, partials, and full dentures. There are also permanent dentures and the Allon-4 dental implant, which screws into four plates in your mouth. These implants allow for chewing and biting as normal and are more comfortable than traditional dentures.

SOLUTION 2: PARTNER WITH YOUR DENTIST

There are several things you can do at home. “The number one thing I recommend is an electric toothbrush. They are effective at removing plaque at the gum line,” says Dr. Staffieri. Also, floss every day. As we age, the fine motor skills required to floss can become harder. If you are having issues flossing, Dr. Staffieri recommends using floss picks or a water flosser. Similarly, if gripping your toothbrush makes it hard to brush, get an oversized grip. You can find these on Amazon or use a tennis ball by puncturing a hole in the ball and inserting the end of your toothbrush.

“TOOTH LOSS CAN BE PREVENTED. GOOD UPKEEP, GOING TO THE DENTIST, AND PUTTING IN EFFORT WILL HELP PRESERVE YOUR TEETH,” SAYS DR. STAFFIERI.

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Keep Your Teeth Happy… And In Your Mouth

here are three main causes of tooth loss. “The main reason we lose teeth is due to bone loss,” says Dr. Abby Staffieri, DMD at Lavelle Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Bone loss accelerates as we age. Second, periodontitis (gum disease) can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. Third, cavities contribute to tooth loss. “Diets high in sugary foods and drinks have acid and sugar that bathe the teeth over and over,” says Dr. Staffieri. This can lead to cavities, and in some cases, tooth loss. Additionally, some medicines can contribute to tooth loss due to reduced saliva production. “Decreased amounts of saliva make a person more prone to developing cavities,” says Dr. Staffieri. While these factors can increase with age, tooth loss is not a foregone outcome.

By Tami PylesWELLNESS IT’S HECK GETTING OLD

SOLUTION 1: DENTAL HEALTH AT HOME

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Coach Davenport is no stranger to being part of something bigger and then making it better. He served as an assistant coach under both Denny Crum and Rick Pitino at the University of Louisville and spent 10 seasons as the head boys’ coach at Ballard High School. He became head coach at Bellarmine in 2005, and since then the Knights have won the Division II National Championship in 2011, made four trips to the D2 Final Four, and he’s coached five D2 All-Americans. Coach is making it happen everywhere he goes, and he hasn’t forgotten one life lesson along the way. He says he’s learned so much from so many that he can't even begin to name all the individuals who’ve influenced him. What he has remembered is to take these positive life teachings and infuse them into his coaching.

Coaching a sports team isn’t only about calling the winning play or constructing the perfect practice session, there’s an emotional component that works in tandem. Coach Davenport knows this all too well, which is why he makes sure to incorporate the valuable teachings he’s scored to instruct and inspire. He tells stories of the many times he was offered help and recognizes these as true turning points that brought him closer to his dreams. From his coaches in middle school and high school, to college coaches like Bill Olsen (who went on to become UofL’s Director of Athletics), his personal experience directly informs his passion when passing on this message: Accepting the help you need isn’t a sign of weakness, but one of strength. Receiving the help of another can be validating to both parties and assist you in staying the course to reaching your goals.

If you’re in need of a little life coaching, look no further than Coach Davenport’s playbook. One way he continues to uplift his players is by fostering an attitude of care in his teammates. “Caring is a special talent,” he says. He goes on to explain that he and his staff place a huge emphasis on caring socially, academically, and athletically. “That’s powerful,” he says. Practicing an attitude of care not only gives your goals a direction but can increase positive emotions and promote resilience. When one sets down a path of intentional caring, this keeps everyone around them excited and optimistic. “We compliment it (caring) constantly, and we teach it. That's what coaching is,” says Davenport.

Coach Scott Davenport: Make A Game Plan for Life

otivation is the driving force behind many of our life pursuits. It’s an essential part of developing and attaining goals in work, relationships, and even making sure you get in your daily steps. Searching out new ways to stay motivated during times when you feel particularly passive can be tricky. Those are the moments we could all use a little behind-the-scenes support — or a tiny shoulder angel whispering inspirational quotes in our ear. So, who better to give us a dose of encouragement than Coach Scott “Scotty” Davenport, Bellarmine University’s men’s head basketball coach.Louisville native Scott Davenport credits his teachers, coaches, and basketball for impacting his life in the most positive of ways. “The game of basketball was about being part of something bigger, and I wanted to be a part of it so bad that it brought out the best of me.” Living his best life in a vocation he loves, Coach Davenport sets the example for his players, staff, and, well…anyone he speaks with, to dig deeper and search out their own best version of themselves. He explains one of his go-to themes like this: When you’re part of something greater, it brings up positive qualities within you that you never knew were there. And it’s this philosophy that motivates his players to put these new found attributes to use on and off the court.

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If you’re still feeling less than motivated, Coach says to ask yourself what can you do for another. “Bringing out the best in someone else will bring out the best in you,” Coach explains. Being present and/or doing good for someone else helps that person, of course, but also contributes to your feelings of well-being. Volunteering is said to have depression-lowering benefits and recent studies suggest a link between generosity and happiness in the brain. All of these good feelings contribute to keeping you motivated.

“CARING IS A SPECIAL TALENT,” HE SAYS. PRACTICING AN ATTITUDE OF CARE NOT ONLY GIVES YOUR GOALS A DIRECTION BUT CAN INCREASE POSITIVE EMOTIONS AND PROMOTE RESILIENCE.

WELLNESS MAKE A GAME PLAN

When Coach Davenport speaks of all that keeps him motivated, he talks about his belief in the players he coaches. “So, what motivates me is my belief in these young people because they’re incredible,” he says. He goes on to say that he demands a lot of them, but this is a fair ask when you also offer support — it’s only fair if you do both, Davenport says. He sets out to create an “emotional paycheck” with his goal being to make these college years the greatest of his players’ lives. “I want them to use the passion, dedication, attention to detail that will benefit the next 40 or 50 years of their life,” he says. This way his players will have emotional paychecks to cash for a lifetime. “These young people are our answer. I believe in them,” he says.Motivation keeps you moving forward and can show you what goals you continue to value. “When I look back,” he begins, “what those coaches did for me — there are no words to describe it.” And Coach Davenport is definitely paying it forward. His infectious positivity is rooted in care and enthusiasm, and he suggests that every day is to be appreciated, saying, “So what I would encourage everybody to do is be a part of something that’s bigger than yourself. And when it means that much to you, it’ll bring out the best in you, too.” And he adds, “I’m the luckiest guy who ever coached.”

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COACH DAVENPORT PRO TIP:

“One concept we built this program on is that we never ever delay gratitude,” he says. Coach suggests you take several seconds to think of two to three people you wish you had a chance to thank during the course of your life. “So, we live our life here never delaying gratitude to a teammate, a student manager, or a professor,” he says. Extending thoughts of gratitude or calling up an old friend to thank them can boost feelings of happiness and strengthen relationships.

People are moving away from the open farmhouseconcept,lookto more defined, cozy, and relaxed spaces with furniture to match. This curated setting is a great example of relaxing furniture in a cozy setting, incorporating color, textures, wood, and florals.

By Melissa Donald

Furniture from Barry Wooley Designs.

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Century Entertainment & Furnishings has furniture but also offers interior design services and custom cabinetry builds. Inside their vast showroom, 4310 Shelbyville Road, you can see a variety of furniture vignettes, including examples of their custom cabinetry work.

Relaxed, Cozy, and Romantic Styles

Add Built-insTexture,

Using new and old furniture together to create a setting is also popular. Here you’ll find a mix of color, textures, and the use of old and new furniture (table new, chairs old). This curated setting can also be found in adjoining Biscuit Lounge space.

Bedroom furniture pieces that used to take up a lot of space, such as his & hers dressers aren’t being used anymore. People are moving towards his & hers walk-in closets/changing rooms, which leave a lot of empty, open space in a master bedroom. Homeowners are filling this empty space with a small seating area, which is becoming a popular space for quiet time in the mornings or downtime in the evenings.

t’s a great time to capture that autumn magic with a home decor refresh. We went shopping at four local home decor stores in Louisville that inspire new ideas, and look at what we found.

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Kiersten Trover, head designer at Century likes to start her design process with a black and white base. She’ll then layer with color, natural materials, different metals, contrasting colors, and complementary patterns. Natural materials, such as rope, cain, rattan, and live edge pieces of wood are all popular, along with the use of different colors, patterns, and textures. Mixing different metals in a setting works nicely.

What’s popular right now is Burly Maple wood. Its unique beauty is made up of naturally formed ripples and color variations. This dining room table is made of Burly Maple and has been a popular sales item at Century.

At 118 South 10th Street step into Barry Wooley Designs showroom and adjoining bar and lounge, where you’ll find beautifully curated interior design vignettes influenced by popular and trending decor and styles. Interior designer Greg Fickle says that relaxed, cozy, and romantic decor styles are popular and are enhanced with the use of color, florals, textures, and natural elements, such as wood.

Vintage leather chairs, marble top table, vintage wall decor, midcentury modern credenza, and unique floor standing piece. vintage furniture and decor

Bring Outdoorsthe Inside

Digs Home and Garden store, 3905 Chenoweth Square, offers both indoor and outdoor furniture, along with curated home accessories and fashion accessories. Store owner Ben Palmer-Ball sources trending furnishings that can dress up the outdoors or indoors and provides in-home design services.

Unusual and rare vintage pieces are what you’ll find at No Direction Home, 2509 Grinstead Drive. Owner Kelli Wicking travels to England where she hand-picks the vintage items found in her store. She imports what she’s selected in a 40-foot container about twice a year (The latest shipment arrived mid-September.) If Kelli feels she is running low on inventory, she will sometimes source items domestically.

Kelli has years of experience in the industry — first as a buyer for Macy’s but also sourced items for Canoe Imports, a once local boutique specializing in home decor from Central Asia.

Kelli doesn’t really focus on trends and feels they should not influence the decision on how one decorates their home. Thus, the title of her store means you have the ability to create a space to whatever you want it to be — mixing different items such as vintage, mid-century modern, industrial, natural materials, etc.

Unique

Vintage and Shipped Across the Ocean

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Nancy Langford, 78, had never lived by herself until recently and was very apprehensive about this change in her life. She felt afraid and thought she would feel more secure having a gun in her home. “There is meanness everywhere,” she says. Her son brought her a six-shooter that had belonged to her late husband, his father. “It looks like something from the Old West,” she says, but having it in her home has given her a sense of security.

And she’s not alone. Aaron McGahee, owner of Rhinox Research Group, a company that provides various levels of firearms training, says many of his older clients get a gun and take classes because they feel like they wouldn’t be able to defend themselves in a violent situation. “They realize they are a vulnerable population and, more often than not, the targets of aggression because of their age,” he says.

hether you like guns or not, they are a part of American culture; people’s interest in gun ownership increased after the pandemic in 2020 and has remained steady. Since guns aren’t an inexpensive purchase, it is important to really think about the potential benefits and disadvantages of gun ownership and what is required to be a safe firearms owner.

Aaron strongly recommends that people who are considering a firearms purchase take a class before plunking down dollars for their own weapon. “You don’t know what you need or what you’re looking for,” he says. “I want students when they do go to the gun store to know what’s right for them.” He says spending money on a class beforehand will ultimately save time, money, and potential embarrassment if you have to sell a gun you just bought because it doesn’t work for your situation.

“THEY [OLDER ADULTS] REALIZE THEY ARE A VULNERABLE POPULATION...BECAUSE OF THEIR AGE.”

Having a firearm in one’s home can give people a sense of security, but it can also be something new to worry about, especially if there are grandkids who visit or neighbors who may pop in periodically to check on someone’s welfare. Every gun organization has very clear rules for firearm safety that include keeping guns unloaded when not in use and storing firearms so they are inaccessible to unauthorized persons. Following those rules and getting regular training are essential to keeping older adults and their loved ones who may visit safe.

Older adults may be concerned about their physical ability to handle a gun, but Aaron notes that shaking hands and an inability to focus are what everyone experiences if they have to use a firearm during a violent encounter. “The training is designed to teach proper recoil management and proper gun handling with those things being in play,” he says.

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Another benefit of a pre-purchase firearms class is that it can help older adults learn about the new technology in firearms.

As a former military weapons instructor with 14 years experience, Aaron knows the importance of regular firearms training no matter a person’s age or situation, whether they’ve never touched a gun or have lifelong gun experience. “Firearms safety and armed self-defense require routine training. It’s what we call a highly perishable skill. You can forget how to do [it] if you’re not actively practicing,” he says. “It’s always important to take a basic class at least twice a year to make sure that those fundamental skills are still sharp.”

“We have a back-and-forth on revolvers. I continue to express that while revolvers are easy to fire and reliable, they are obsolete. It’s old technology. The capabilities of the revolver do not match what’s on the streets right now,” he says. “It’s the equivalent of trying to use a VCR for movie night.”

If you decide you’d like to see your garage floor instead of the boxes stacked on it, Kristen says a good first step when reorganizing is to ask yourself: How will this space be used? Your garage is a highly functioning space and she asks you to consider variables like: Will this space be a workshop? A home

n every living space, there’s a place that holds all your stuff. For some, your unused knick-knacks end up under your bed, and for others, it’s that dark faraway corner of your closet. But for 1 out of 4 people in America, their stuff takes over an entire room: their garage. According to one survey, Americans revealed their garages to be so cluttered that they couldn’t even fit a car in the space. So, if your clutter is taking up valuable garage real estate, here are some tips on how to stop the stuff and reclaim this space as your own.

gym? Will I use this primarily as storage? Once you decide how you want your garage to work, it’s time to create a plan that supports your new design. This could include cabinetry, shelves, or even different flooring.

There are many roads to achieving a garage space that feels organized and comfy, but if you’re looking for a DIY way to get started, Kristen suggests going through all that stuff and purging what you don’t need. “You don’t want to design around things you won’t use,” she says. Once you’ve donated or dumped, you’ll also have a better idea of how your space should function. “Walking out of your home and into your garage should continue that feeling of a nicely designed space,” Kristen says.

Tap Into Your Garage’s Potential

In some cases, your garage doesn’t always need to provide storage or house those hefty power tools. Realtor Julie Hook decided she wanted her garage to function as a pool house. “We wanted to redo the garage because it’s a detached area beside our pool,” Julie says. So, her once garage became the pool house she envisioned — complete with a wet bar and outdoor restroom. Julie hired plumbers for the bathroom piece and a handyman to create the wet bar area. They also added a mini split unit (a heating and cooling system that allows you to control the temperatures in individual rooms) so this space could work independently from their home.

When it comes to redefining the living space that is your garage, Kristen Pawlak, DDCD, interior designer, and owner of KP Designs, says people want better function in their busy lives. “They don’t want to dig around to find things,” she says. KP Designs — Decorating Den Interiors is an interior design firm located in Louisville for nearly 15 years. This is why Kristen knows firsthand how clutter, especially all that visual clutter, can contribute to rising stress levels. Having a nicely designed space feels better because it first creates a physical space which translates to feeling freer mentally.

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By Tonilyn Hornung

Spend An Enlightening Afternoon On The Ohio

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his fall, don your walking shoes, head to Jeffersonville, and experience the thrill of looking down on the Ohio River flowing under the historic Big Four Bridge. Lunch places abound in the area, so whatever appetite you work up you will find satisfactory sustenance.

A simple outing to enjoy with friends or visiting relatives or guests.

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Rain or shine, strolling the bridge and exploring what this part of Jeffersonville has to offer is a worthy afternoon adventure.

Be forewarned: There are no dogs or other pets, skateboards, motorized vehicles (except mobility devices) allowed. Just people and friendly pigeons!

Although we had a variety of cuisines to enjoy for lunch — pizza, chicken, pub fare — we walked into Ramiro’s Cantina Express. It’s one of those friendly familyrun places with grandmother helping to serve from the build-your-own burritos/ tacos/nachos menu. After lunch, be sure to duck into the quiet, walled garden close by for a refreshing breather and moment of peace. If you have room for dessert, you could also stroll up a block to Schimpff’s Confectionery (347 Spring Street) which opened in 1891 (just four years before the railroad bridge) and offers every sort of candy and sweet treat imaginable.

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The Big Four Bridge stretches over the Ohio River,

To walk across the Big Four Bridge is to have an entirely new experience with the Ohio River than you might have ever expected. On a recent afternoon, our photographer and I found ourselves exploring the old railroad bridge that stretches from Jeffersonville to Waterfront Park in Louisville. Strolling under its truss canopy was like walking under a wide lace ribbon. The railroad bridge was constructed in 1895 and now is accessed by a gently sloping ramp that was created when it became a pedestrian bridge in 2013. Along your walk, recounted on three information boards, you can read the history and happenings of the bridge from design to construction to today. A part of Louisville and Indiana lore that you might not be aware of.

DON’T WANT TO RIDE?

There are several retirement farms for horses in the state of Kentucky, including one right along I-64 that is run by the Blackburn Correctional Complex and offers inmates an opportunity to learn horse care and equine management. Several others are scattered throughout the state and provide boarding and veterinary services to retired thoroughbreds. If you love the majestic beauty of horses but aren’t interested in learning to ride, you may want to visit Old Friends in Georgetown, Kentucky, a working farm with over 200 acres. The farm offers several tour options, from a 90-minute general tour to a three-hour driving tour that allows visitors to “meet” every retired thoroughbred on the farm.

A quick Google search will show that there are several horseback riding stables in Louisville or just outside the city, including Razor Creek Stables, Stonehurst Riding Center, and Signature Stables, all of which have owners or instructors who have spent years getting to know horses.

Getting On Your High Horse

A LIFETIME LOVE OF HORSES

Even people who have been lifelong riders and horse enthusiasts can benefit from taking horseback riding lessons. Although she had been on horses since she was very young, Debbie says taking lessons at age 27 helped her understand horses in a new way.

entucky is horse country, but not everyone in the state has had a love affair with equine. Due to their size, horses can often be a little intimidating to people. If you’ve always been curious about horses, saddle yourself up for this guide to getting to know these galloping beauties.

LIFESTYLE HIGH HORSE

Debbie Dickey is the owner of Twin Oaks Farm in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, whose relationship with horses began when she was just a child. Her aunt owned a horse and her grandparents had a farm. Debbie made friends with anyone she knew who had a horse and when she was 18 and newly graduated from high school, her priorities were to “get a job, get a car, and get a horse.” Years later, she married Jesse Dickey, and they purchased the land on which Twin Oaks Farm sits. They built a barn and began boarding horses while Debbie kept her job in banking. Over the years, she’s added hours at the farm and cut back on bank hours. Boarding and training new riders keep her days very full.

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Diane wears a helmet and an air vest when she rides just in case she falls, although she says it “helps if you are not too afraid of falling off.” If this happens, she says most of the time people are a little sore but that’s usually the extent of it. The biggest issue is being scared. “Your worst enemy is yourself if you start feeling tense,” she says. Horses sense this, which makes them tense and that tension then makes the inexperienced rider more tense. It is a negative feedback loop that isn’t comfortable for anyone.

Horses are herd animals and highly social within those herds, but the language they use to communicate is not one humans always understand well. Horses like safety and security and can be somewhat reactionary when startled or fearful, which is, perhaps, why some people are unnerved by them. While novices may pay more attention to the sounds a horse makes, people who’ve been educated know to also pay close attention to a horse’s ears, the carriage of a horse’s head, and both their forelegs and hind legs.

THINGS TO DO AS AN OLDER RIDER

“I have loved it, and it has been incredibly good for me physically. It definitely strengthens the core,” Stephanie says. Learning to ride has also been a tremendous confidence boost for her. She learned she could do more than she thought she could. In addition to developing a rapport with horses, Stephanie has benefited from the camaraderie of other riders. “I’m kind of the ‘grandmother’ of some of the kids [at the farm],” she says. “The kids are sweet and will carry buckets for me, clean out the stall for me. They kind of baby me a little bit.”

“Riding is about confidence,” Debbie says. “Horses absolutely clue in to leadership; most horses do not want to be leaders. The leader has to watch out for danger while everybody else can sleep and eat.” Natacha Lesburgueres of Stonehurst Riding Center says horses aren’t unlike elementary school children; they are excited to learn and want positive attention but sometimes do silly, childish things.

Diane Rowley, now 67, began endurance riding in her late 50s, although she had been a “barn mom” because her daughter was a serious horse competitor as a child and teen. While Diane had a network of people who knew about horses, she had to take time to develop her comfort level with them in a way she hadn’t before.

Riding a horse definitely forces a rider to use muscles that she or he doesn't normally use, and getting on and off a horse may be a little slower for older riders who are just starting out. But there is no reason why an individual in their 60s, 70s, or even 80s can’t successfully learn to ride a horse if they are interested and in generally good health.

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Stephanie Maloney is 77 years old and began riding when she was 71 to fulfill a bucket list dream. “I had always wanted to learn to ride a horse but didn’t grow up where there were a lot of horses, and riding lessons were extremely expensive. My mom was a single mom and could never afford to do that,” she says. When Stephanie began lessons, she gave herself six months, but quickly got hooked. [This is a common experience for people; Natacha says horseback riding is a lot like potato chips: “Once it pops, the fun doesn’t stop,” she says.]

HORSES 101

A lifetime of being around horses allows Debbie Dickey to understand them in a special way which she passes on to the riders she trains.

IS AGE A FACTOR IN HORSEBACK RIDING?

Debbie says observation is a critical part of learning to ride horses. “When people come out here, they learn how to get their horse ready to ride,” she says. “I think that’s an important part of it. You learn from being around them and being observant.” While horses may seem harder to read than a dog or cat, they really aren’t. Spending time with a horse allows an individual to pay close attention to a horse’s nonverbal cues.

She says it is important to choose a barn and an instructor carefully to ensure your goals are in line with their goals. If you just want to learn to trail ride recreationally, it doesn’t make sense to begin instruction at a barn where they expect their riders to show horses and compete. She says it is also important to work with an instructor who will start you out slowly because even trotting feels scary when you’ve never done it before.

Amy Higgs and her tour group hiking the Samaria Gorge, which cuts through the rugged White Mountains of Crete.

hey say that three is a sacred number. Pythagoras, the famous Greek mathematician, deemed it the perfect number: strong, harmonious, wise. Throughout history, most good things — all memorable ones — come in threes. Whether or not the two female travelers featured below consciously postulated on the meaning behind three, or whether good luck just graced them with a holy trinity, each planned and executed a dream European vacation around three diverse cities in one beautiful country. By dividing up their trip into three legs, each was able to see the scope of what the land had to offer. The history of a city, the splendor of a beach, the stillness of a pastoral countryside — three slices of one culture creating the perfect juicy experience.

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Planning A Dream European Vacation

The ladies enjoying lunch on Perissa Beach in Santorini.

As 50 loomed on the horizon, Amy Higgs decided it was time to expand hers. Throughout her 30s and 40s, vacations consisted of taking her son to Disney and other kitschy locales. But 50 signaled something epic and independent, so a journey abroad seemed fitting to celebrate a half-century of breathing.

“EVERYTHING WAS MUCH BETTER IN GREECE. THE CHICKEN GYROS ARE CRISPY ON THE EDGES...THE GREEK YOGURT IS SWEETER!”

Taking in the breathtaking views on the hike from Fira to Oia, Santorini. L-R: Whitney Morris, Amy Higgs, Holly Prather, Amy McClain.

Amy had always been fascinated by Greek mythology and Mediterranean food, so Greece was where her wanderlust pinned itself — and in order to celebrate a monumental birthday right, you have to invite your girlfriends. “I had only traveled abroad once before. Just before the pandemic in 2019, I took my 27-year-old son to Ireland, but there had never been time for solo international travel before that. I decided I was going to do it whether or not my friends could come with me. I knew it might not be realistic to ask them to join me on such a big trip, but I just put it out there,” Amy said. But they came, of course.

“It was stunningly beautiful — 75 degrees and sunny the whole time,” Amy says. “Everything was much better in Greece. The chicken gyros are crispy on the edges and moist in the middle, the Greek yogurt is sweeter, and instead of chips at the corner convenience store, they have racks of vacuumpackedAmy’solives!”50thbirthday voyage has motivated her to see the world. “Next, I want to go to Japan. My son loves Japanese culture and now that I’ve done this and found these amazing travel consultants, why not!”

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Since Greece is around the size of Florida and consists of an incredibly diverse landscape, Amy enlisted My World Travel, a Louisville-based, female-owned travel consultant company to plan her trip. “They were an absolute godsend! They handled the flight, hotels, restaurant reservations, tours, and gave me excellent recommendations,” Amy says. Unlike travel agents who are typically free of charge but receive compensation by booking through specific hotels and tour companies, travel consultants are paid a flat-rate by the consumer and plan your trip without any corporate kickbacks.

Amy’s consultants recommended that she divide the two-week trip into three legs: three days in Athens for antiquity, Santorini for four days of upscale, five-star Grecian Isle luxury, and four days in Crete to feast on their breathtaking beaches. This itinerary allowed her friends to join her at various parts of the trip without having to commit to the time and cost of 12 days in Greece for a birthday party.“Each place was so different; I was able to experience the full scope of what the country has to offer. Athens has rich history and the most beautiful orange and olive trees. Crete had the most beautiful beaches — I’d love to go back and explore more there. My favorite, though, was Santorini. I wasn’t sure which of the 38 Greek islands I wanted to see, but Santorini was the picture that I had in my head, with the white architecture and blue domed roofs. I knew if I didn’t see it, I would regret it,” Amy explains. And it did not disappoint: luxurious fivestar dinners that included complimentary desserts of baklava, chocolate mousse, or gelato. All four of Amy’s crew were able to commit to this leg of the trip where they felt like Kardashians reveling in the surprisingly affordable luxury there. They hiked six miles from Fira to Oia, getting to truly see the villages and cliffs of that picturesque setting, all together for four days of festivities.

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THREE CITIES IN ITALY

“We like variety — my daughters love cities, my husband likes history, my son loves adventure and the outdoors and despises the city — so we needed to blend the vacation. It’s either a blessing or a curse with our diverse tastes, but we all enjoy having unique experiences — we’re not the tourist-attraction type of family. Plus, two weeks in one location can get redundant really quick, so I decided to pepper in different landscapes.”

“WE HAD NEVER BEEN TO EUROPE BEFORE; IT WAS A BLANK SLATE. BUT, AS I STARTED RESEARCHING, I DISCOVERED IT WASN’T AS EXPENSIVE OR AS BIG OF A DEAL TO PLAN AS I ONCE THOUGHT.”

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In order to sustain Shannon Jenkin’s mental health amidst her high-profile career in finance, she relies on travel. “I work a lot of hours, so planning a big family trip with my kids helps me have balance — it keeps me motivated. You will never catch me without my Google Sheets, planning my next trip!” Shannon says.

Every other year, Shannon has planned an adventure with her husband and three grown children. While her trips began small and stateside, Shannon’s most recent excursion took her brood abroad on a two-week tour of Italy via planes, trains, automobiles, a chartered yacht, and e-bikes.When travel reopened post-pandemic, Shannon discovered that she could fly her family to Europe for about the same cost as a beach vacation. An additional catalyst for the trip was the news that her oldest daughter was expecting, so Shannon wanted to do something grand. “I knew it might be the last big trip we took for a while. We had never been to Europe before; it was a blank slate. But, as I started researching, I discovered it wasn’t as expensive or as big of a deal to plan as I once thought,” Shannon says. Around Christmas, the family got together and voted from their short list of destinations: Greece, Spain, France, and Italy. As soon as Italy was deemed the winner, Shannon got to work with her planning sheets.

Shannon divided the trip into three separate legs that propelled the adventurous trip: Florence for traditional Italian cuisine, Renaissance architecture, and cultural immersion; the pristine mountain terrain and Germanic influence of the Dolomites (The Italian Alps) in the north; and the ancient history of Rome, one of the world’s most iconic and ancient cityscapes. In between these three-to-four night jaunts, the family squeezed in day trips to Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre — as well as dipped into Austria and cruised Capri on a chartered yacht. Shannon opted to conduct most of the family’s ground travel via train in order to avoid the stress of schlepping so many bodies and bags across the country. Train rides were a great way to take in the scenery and bond — no one had to navigate or drive, and tickets were easy to acquireAnotherday-of.bitof advice she swears by is the magic of an e-bike tour. Upon arrival at each destination, her family took a guided e-bike tour to become acclimated with the city at ground-level. Being on bike allowed everyone to glean the cities’ layouts, attractions, and local foodie areas. In Rome, the family took a sunrise e-bike tour of the city’s famous sights called “Wake Up Rome” and avoided the droves of people that line up outside by 9am each day, saving them time and money in expensive admittance fees. “My whole family was grumpy and not even speaking to each other because we were all so exhausted that morning. But once we were done and had seen the Vatican, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, you name it — all before 9, before the city even started waking up — we were all so glad we made that choice. We were in a cafe having breakfast and coffee when wall-to-wall people started lining up at the same places we were at hours ago by ourselves.”

The e-bike tour of the Dolomites took the family on a 40-mile, river-lined trek through the Alps and into Austria. “We would have never seen that on our own — it was incredible. There were bike-path-side restaurants along the way to the train station. We took a train back to our Airbnb, and it was everything I thought riding a train through the Alps would be. A 10/10 experience!”

Shannon Jenkins (center)

Despite the months of planning, Shannon knows the gift of balance between tight and loose when it comes to travel. One day the family skipped the second tour of Cinque Terre that Shannon had planned, instead opting to lounge on the beach, eating and drinking — it ended up being one of everyone’s favorite experiences.

The Dolomites also stole the family’s hearts. The change in landscape brought on by the mountains, where the architecture morphs from Italian to Germanic, the air thins and cools, and everything begins to look like the setting of The Sound of Music. There, they rented an Airbnb on a working farm and were greeted with fresh baked bread, fruit, eggs, and milk from the farm each morning — just outside their door. The relaxing and simple way of life in the mountains was how the family wanted to end the trip — not with the bustle of Rome — so on the last day, they changed course and chartered a yacht in the Amalfi Coast. There, they enjoyed lunch in Capri before the trip’s end and return to life in the busy city. Now that is a winning family vacation — a trifecta of culture and memories for a lifetime!

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The Duomo of Florence, in the heart of Florence, Italy.

LIFESTYLE PEOPLE Susan

WHY DID THIS NEW PROJECT EXCITE YOU?

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

WHY THE NAME ORIGIN PARK?

A Victorian cast iron planting urn that was a gift from artist Ewing Fahey. We met in an art gallery in New York City, and she nurtured me as an artist. We worked together on the design for the Original Highlands entryway that is a tribute to the different styles of architecture in that neighborhood.

WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET AND WHAT WOULD YOU ASK?

Greta Thunberg the Swedish environmental activist. I would ask what she wants the people of our generation to focus on in the time we have left. What does one person do? How can we work to reclaim a place in the global ecology and change the course of climate change?

I came in at the point from genesis to actually beginning to build and design and construct the park. It is a chance to take on such a project of importance that uses every single thing that I do while making a significant transformation for the people in this region.

WHAT IS YOUR SUPERPOWER?

By Lucy M. Pritchett | Illustration by Dan Kisner

ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST FEARS?

WHAT DOES THE AVERAGE AMERICAN NOT ABOUT…?UNDERSTAND

Seeing creative solutions and connections.

…urban parks. They are for people and a lot of invisible work goes into creating them. They are designed to invite people to move through them and explore. As landscape designers, we want to get out of the way of your experience with nature.

Climate change.

The focus is on the Ohio River and at the epicenter of nature and cultural history in this region. The name can also represent an origination or rebirth of community spirit, nature, and connections with each other.

I’m an avid reader and when we moved to Louisville I reduced my library by 75 percent. Still, I brought boxes and boxes of books with me.

BROKE YOUR HEART?

BEFORE RETURNING TO LOUISVILLE?

A TREASURED POSSESSION?

I retired from Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and started my own consulting business. I was doing planning, designing, and consulting and enjoying this new life and on a good path. Then I got the call that the River Heritage executive director position was available and was very excited about that.

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WhatRademacher:IKnow Now

ditor, author, landscape architect, consultant, parks curator — Susan Rademacher’s resume includes all of these accomplishments. She is former president and executive director of Louisville’s Olmsted Parks Conservancy, and in January she returned to the Louisville area to serve as executive director of River Heritage Conservancy’s Origin Park, a 600+ acre park stretching along the Southern Indiana shoreline. To add to her impressive list of achievements, Susan received the 2022 Historic Preservation Medal from the Garden Club of America.

It doesn’t matter the structure of the job if it can move my purpose forward to put people and landscapes together. I know how it works now after a long career in doing just that.

Do the shorter days make you feel like you are more alone? Perhaps it’s time to move to an active community of like-aged individuals? These living options allow you to stay active and independent without the regular maintenance of a house. Some communities offer gyms, artistic rooms, and food options. Others might be located in an area that allows for accessibility to the local community. Whether you are actively looking for your next home or making plans for the future, our Living Options directory lists local apartments, condos, independent living communities and other specific living situations available.

Everlan of Louisville combines the perfect balance of modern luxury with southern charm. Strategically designed with abundant recreation space and an impressive array of amenities, you can enjoy an afternoon at the spa, take in a movie in the theater room, or relax in the courtyard while catching up with family and friends – all from the comforts of your new home.

Our Boutique Senior Living community was designed to meet your individual needs while providing the freedom and flexibility you Ifdesire.youare looking for a place where vitality, connection, and individuality thrive, Everlan of Louisville was created with you in mind. Cost: Owner:$3250-$6550Everlanby Dominion

Everlan of Louisville

LIVING OPTIONS: WARM UP WITH FRIENDS

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5900 Hunting Rd Louisville, KY 40222 (502) everlanliving.com/louisville/812-1558

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Christian Care Communities — Middletown

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Everything you love and need — a beautiful forty acre gated senior living community! People walk into our community feeling a sense of warmth and welcome. A place that feels like home. The Forum at Brookside is about hospitality, and a carefree lifestyle. Amenities include chef prepared meals, room service, housekeeping, social activities,indoor heated pool, pet friendly, transportation, security, an experienced management staff,and support with medical care as needed.

936 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 584-7417 • thealtenheim.org

2960 Goose Creek, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 429-7700 • brownsboropark.com

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Cost: $3147+ • Min. Age: 55

Looking for a new place to call home? This directory of low-maintenance housing options includes condos, garden apartments, retirement and independent living communities. Find more at TodaysTransitionsNow.com/searchliving. All costs are per month.

Everlan of Louisville

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Owner: Christian Care Communities, Inc. (since 1884)

Family owned & operated since 1986, several spacious floor plans, located on 14 beautiful acres with a park, walking trail and fishing pond. Warm, friendly residents, spacious apartments with great closets, activities to keep your mind entertained and your body in shape, housekeeping, extensive shuttle program that runs 7 days a week and excellent chef-prepared meals. All-inclusive pricing (includes all utilities, phone, cable, internet & personal alert pendant).

Steps away from our full-continuum of care, villa patio homes offer housekeeping; lawn maintenance; fitness center and clubhouse; medical alert pendant, a full calendar of activities and excursions; Villa Lifestyle Director; pet-friendly.

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Cost: $2550-$4930 • Min. age: 55 Five Star Senior Living, Inc. 200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 245-3048 • theforumatbrookside.com

11530 Herrick Ln, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 254-1799 • Middletown.ChristianCareCommunities.org

Cost: Owner:$1856The Altenheim

5900 Hunting Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 812-1558 • everlanliving.com/louisville/

The Forum at Brookside

Cost: $2150-$3500 • Min. Age: 62

The Altenheim

Brownsboro Park Retirement Community

Cost: Owner:$3250-$6550Everlanby Dominion

Owner: Bunker Hill Assoc. III, LLC

Our active seniors live very independently in lovely garden home and spacious apartments. Take advantage of all a senior living community has to offer, including maintenance-free homes, wellness programs, spiritual care and security. Our serene setting is close to shopping and dining, yet offers a private park-like feel in a close-knit community with plenty of delicious food and fun, engaging activities. Assisted Living suites available.

The Altenheim has apartment suites for independent living. Apartments have an efficiency kitchenette, full bath with shower and spacious living quarters with a separate bedroom. All apartments have emergency call cords to pull in case of emergency. Linen service, housekeeping, personal laundry service and meals are provided at no additional charge. Recreational, educational, social, and religious services are also available.

LIVING OPTIONS

Cost: Starting at $ 112,500 • Min. Age: 62

4120 Wooded Acre Ln, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 243-1643 • forestspsringshc.com

Forest Springs Health Campus

Nestled on 35 acres, The Village at Wesley Manor blends traditional living with the harmony of nature and 21st century conveniences. Our community provides two and a half miles of walking trails weaving through mature trees, lawns and natural meadows. Tucked into this picturesque setting, The Village at Wesley Manor offers three floor plans to satisfy your retirement needs and dreams—all with a new, relaxed, carefree independent living

The Grand Senior Living

Cost: $3540-$5890 • Min. Age: 55

Cost: $1650-$4600 • Min. Age: 55-62

(502) 895-6409 • facebook.com/SacredHeartVillage

Owner: Mercy Housing

Resort style living, luxurious apartments, spacious closets, extra storage available, garage & golf cart garage rental, utilities & appliances included, patios/balconies, weekly housekeeping, 24-hour concierge, pet spa, salon & barber shop, fitness center, indoor heated pool, sun deck, putting green, club house, recreational activities, theater, cocktail lounge, terrace, shuttle service, continental breakfast, chef prepared gourmet meals, easy access to dining, shopping, entertainment, & health care, Signature Passion Program.

Harmony at Tucker Station

Sacred Heart Village Apartments

Cost: income based • Min. Age: 62

Harmony at Tucker Station is designed so residents can live the lives they choose in a beautiful, enriching, and supportive environment. Our stylish community provides the ideal springboard to all the pleasures of our picturesque city, with spacious, maintenance-free apartment homes, restaurant-style dining, and plentiful resources for staying fit and feeling good. This is the place to live your best life.

The Village at Wesley Manor

THIS CAN BE YOUR AD!

2110 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206

We want to help connect your community to people looking to move to a maintenance — free living space.

This is a great space to feature your independent living or condo community.

9300 Civic Way, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 310-1542 • thegrand-sl.com

Enjoy handcrafted senior living on Masonic’s 82-acre Louisville Campus. Life Care and Life Plan offer priority access and discounts to Masonic’s full continuum of care services for entry fee residents. Community highlights include chef-prepared restaurant-style dining, salon and spa, movie theaters, life enrichment activities, fitness and aquatic center, creative arts studio, dog park, on-and off-campus transportation and 24/7 security.

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Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky. Inc.

5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 964-7498 • wesman.org

Secured 540 sq. ft. 1 BR efficiency units located in both the Clifton & Cane Run Road areas. Dining room, meeting rooms, library and sitting areas and on-site laundry, appliances, walk-in shower, individually controlled heat and A/C, pets accepted with restrictions. Handicapped accessible units if available. Water & electric included. Income limitations apply. Call for details.

Owner: Management, Civitas Senior Living

3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207

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Meadow, Miralea and Village Active Lifestyle Communities

Owner: Methodist Retirement Home, Inc.

Cost: Owner:$3350+Harmony Senior Services

(502) 915-2204 • masonichomesky.com

12523 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 694-4673 • HarmonySeniorServices.com

Cost:lifestyle.$600

• Min. Age: 65

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By Michelle Tupper Butler

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“MEET WITH AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY AND EXECUTE A FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY TAILORED TO YOUR WISHES.”

ometimes we take steps to protect our assets, but they have unintended consequences. Learn how to avoid the most common financial mistakes to protect finances and what to do instead to enjoy your hard-earned savings.

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Many aging adults add an adult child’s name to their bank accounts so their child can pay their bills if ever sick or incapacitated. However, adding someone to a bank account inflates the assets available to that person with many unintended consequences. Not only does the money in your account become exposed to other liabilities, but in the event of divorce or a legal judgment, your money may go to a future ex-spouse or be used to pay your child’s debts, even against your wishes. Adding a child to a bank account also means those funds appear available to your child’s family, which could eliminate eligibility for scholarships or financial aid or other public assistance.

Do Not Add a Person to Your Bank Account

Although adding a person to your bank account allows someone else access to your money if you need help, you relinquish full control of your account and make your assets equally available to your child. The better solution? Meet with an elder law attorney and execute a financial power of attorney tailored to your wishes. That way, you grant your child authority to act on your behalf without giving away full access to your account.

Take Time to Plan for Long-Term Care Needs

Adding a name to your deed could also prevent you from receiving valuable benefits for long-term care when you would otherwise be eligible under Medicaid rules. The transfer of property to someone else — even if you retain an interest — incurs a penalty period based on the value of your home at the time of transfer. The better solution? Meet with an elder law attorney who knows the transfer rules in your state to ensure protection of your home without passing a hefty tax bill on to your children.

Similarly, some people add another person’s name to the deed for their home as a way of protecting the house from potential long-term care costs. Adding someone to your deed introduces the same risks that come with adding someone to your bank account and exposes your home as an available asset in the event of bankruptcy, divorce, or judgment. In addition, adding a child as owner of your home also creates a potentially significant tax bill for your child and adds unnecessary risk to you.

Some long-term care insurance policies cover portions of those costs, but usually for a limited time at a limited rate and in limited circumstances. Many seniors mistakenly assume Medicare will cover residence in a nursing facility, then make a second mistake when discovering Medicare does not cover skilled nursing and unnecessarily spend all their hard-earned resources on the care they need.

The better solution? Protect your assets and receive quality longterm care when you need it with proper planning. But you need to act while healthy to maximize protection. The time and investment in working with an elder law attorney is a fraction of the cost and emotional investment of finding and paying for care without a plan in place.

Michelle Tupper Butler is a practicing elder law and estate planning attorney who founded Tupper Butler Law PLLC following a medical crisis that led to her caring for her father.

We tend to procrastinate or avoid long-term care planning due to unpleasant associations with illness and death. Yet a full 70% of all older adults will need some long-term care as they age. Even if you are healthy today, odds are that you will require long-term care at some point — and the costs of that care are staggering.

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Do Not Add a Person to Your Deed

When adding someone to your deed during your lifetime, that person inherits your basis for tax purposes — meaning whenever the person sells the home, the capital gain is measured from your initial investment. When a child inherits a parent’s property at death, however, the basis or what is considered the child’s initial investments resets to present-day value. Then any capital gain on sale measures from the date of death instead of the date you purchased the property. The result can be a difference of tens of thousands of dollars in owed taxes!

• Being a caregiver takes work. You need to be aware of your own behavior and how you communicate. You need patience, compassion, and flexibility.

Caregiving for someone with dementia might require a little acting.

KAREN’S DEMENTIA BELIEFS

• Everyone has good days and bad days — even those with dementia.

• Always treat a person living with dementia as an adult and not like a child.

• No one has all the answers

• Caregiving can be joyful.

My mom was always her. She just could not recall pieces of her life. I think the grief needs to be talked about. I think every caregiver should belong to a support group. And not just a Facebook group that is not led by a professional, but a real support group.

How do we get past the grief of someone not being who they were? As a person progresses in their dementia, I think the grief we feel as the person loses certain abilities and memories sometimes is grief about ourselves. Our personhood is wrapped into what others see in us, how they treat us, and love us. I know that as a caregiver, I may not have grieved some of the little things that my mom lost the ability to do, but as her daughter I did. And it was like losing little pieces of myself, my memories of who I am. I found my grief was more about me not having my mom to give advice and support in my life. Sure I could talk to her, and most of the time I got a pat on the head and she moved on.

• Everyone is different. Dementia affects everyone in a different way.

• People living with dementia need to have a life with meaning and purpose.

• You need help. Don’t try and do this alone. Family. Friends. Your church. Support group. Resources in your community. Let others help you.

After her father died, her mother was diagnosed with dementia, and along with her husband Mondy and her daughter Grace, they cared for her mother for 10 years in their home. “Now Mondy’s parents are moving in with us. So here goes our next adventure,” she says.

Go With The Flow:

• We need to focus more on the strengths of people living with dementia and work from where they are and what their abilities are now. Start from what they can do and not what they cannot do.

• Star t from a place of normal.

Can you share a personal experience relating to your methods/ training? I use interactive techniques to train. I believe people learn more by doing than by only listening.

• No one can predic t how a person living with dementia will communicate or act based on what “stage” they are in.

What do you think is the thing most of us don’t realize about dementia? That there is joy and laughter. That the more we understand how to be better caregivers, the better the experience is for all of us. That they are not trying to give anyone a hard time — they are having a hard time.

I also use improv exercises to train all types of caregivers. With my mom, we really practiced the improv guideline of ‘go with the flow’. Basically, in improv ‘go with the flow’ refers to whatever suggestion is thrown at you...go with it. No saying no. No denying the reality the other person has set up on stage. Go with what is happening. Same thing for being with a person living with dementia. My daughter was listening to music, and Mom asked her who was playing. Mom said she knew them. The Beatles. And not just knew them, but dated them. We could have said, “Mom, there is no way you knew the Beatles. And no way you dated any of them.” But why? Who was it hurting that she was saying this? You just go with it and listen to her tell her stories.

• People living with dementia are not the ones who need to change...we are the ones who need to change.

Karen Stobbe developed a free website to help caregivers find resources. You can find it at beinginthemoment.org.

aren Stobbe’s dad was diagnosed with dementia more than 25 years ago and since that time, she has dedicated her life and skills as a theater professional into training others. “I went to every workshop, conference, and read every book. I wrote a performance about caregiving, then wrote a book, and then created my first training website. It began to feel like I was slowly crossing a river from theater to health care, putting down another stepping stone as I needed to move forward.”

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By Anita Oldham

E-books: If you still prefer to read the words rather than listen, Kindle (a portable wireless electronic reading device) provides a way to make the text bigger to help you see it better. On the Kindle device, or in the Kindle app (accessible on a smartphone or iPad), you can increase the size of text until it is large enough to comfortably read, making e-books an option for anyone. In addition to books, Kindle users can get subscriptions to magazines and newspapers which contain the same content as their print versions, but often cost far less and allow you to manipulate the text to your desired reading size. Kindle devices range in price from $89.99-$279.99. The Kindle app is a free download on any internet-connected mobile device.

Reading

Movies

Bluetooth Headphones: Gone are the days when you would need to turn up the television to its highest volume so that you can hear it. Now, Bluetooth headphones offer a far safer option for those who need help listening to the TV. Ranging in price from about $30 for a simple pair to $400 for Bosequality sound, Bluetooth headphones come in a wide range of sizes and styles that connect easily to any smart TV. Because the headphones guide the sound directly into the wearer’s ear, you can watch television at far lower volumes and prevent further auditory damage making Bluetooth headphones a far safer option.

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Smart Captioning: One of the most exciting developments in recent years is smart captioning glasses that make it possible for anyone to enjoy a live performance. Smart captioning uses Augmented Reality (AR) to listen to what is being said and provide closedcaptioning in front of the wearer’s eyes, allowing those who are deaf and hard of hearing to experience the performance. While the technology isn’t widespread, there are a couple of companies bringing it into the consumer space such as the Nreal Air, which is currently priced around $490, and the Epson Moverio line priced from $579-$1199 depending on features.

With the right tech, there’s no reason why you can’t keep enjoying the same experiences you always have, but in a whole new way.

Live Performances

hether it is books, TV, music, or other hobbies, life is simply better when we can enjoy the things we love without being hindered by our eyesight, hearing, or motor skills. Thankfully, technology offers many adaptations and devices that make it easier to enjoy the things you love without worrying about physical obstacles that might get in the way. If you’ve been looking for a way to keep enjoying your favorite forms of entertainment, we might have a solution that works for you.

Audiobooks: Audible is an app that offers a wide library of audiobooks so you can listen to your favorite books instead. If you’re interested in making the leap to audiobooks but still want to check out books from your local library, the library has an app called Libby that allows you to check out e-books or audiobooks the same way you would if you were checking out a regular book from the library. In addition to eliminating eye strain, audiobooks are also great for those who experience difficulty turning pages due to injury or muscle weakness, and they free your hands for other activities like cooking or gardening so you can enjoy multiple hobbies at once! Audible and Libby are free apps. Audiobooks from Audible vary in price from $2-$30. audible.com

Keep Enjoying Life With Tech

Assistive Listening and Closed-Captioning: One of the things that becomes more difficult as we age is going out for a date night at a movie theater. However, did you know that most movie theaters offer assistive technology to any guest who asks for it, free of charge? Whether you need amplified sound through a headset, or a closed-captioning device, theaters are happy to provide these to the public, making movies more accessible to all.

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GETTING PRACTICAL

Your parents may need help for one year or 10. You won’t know at the start. Give yourself and your family grace. I truly believe everyone shows up to do a good job every day.

Then a series of strokes left my dad in need of more care than my mom could manage; their transition began in earnest. My two siblings and I went through it along with our parents. It was tough accepting that a line had been crossed, and they were never going back to the independent lives they’d lived.

— Debbie Burdorf, Director of Relocation Business Development at Semonin Realtors

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CAREGIVER FINDING A BETTER WAY

My sister is a medical professional whose background gives her a level of knowledge and expectations distinct from my brother and me. Where we might be more flexible, she sees the need for following protocols related to medical care and is often more demanding of the caregiving team. Navigating these relationships can be challenging, but her expertise has been invaluable.

Watching a parent age is difficult, and siblings do respond differently. I’m an organizer. Purging our family home of paper and unused items relieves my stress, but I learned this had the opposite effect on my siblings. Each of us has an individual emotional connection to my parents’ belongings and our own views on which items have value.

“THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY,” I’VE TOLD MYSELF OVER AND OVER. HELPING AGING PARENTS HAS BEEN A ROCKY JOURNEY.

om and Dad were both healthy and active into their eighties. Life was good.

In-home caregivers are angels. We’re lucky to have a great team caring for my mom. I’ve gone to the doctor with a list of concerns that the caregiver identified. They provide company and affection to my mom who misses my dad terribly. I could go on and on with the blessings we’ve received from these women.

A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way

Next, consider where your parent will live when in-home care is no longer an option. How will you dispose of the home? You’ll need a realtor. Consider hiring a service to help organize. It would be so helpful to make one call and have all the resources in one place and a person who understands managing the process. Maybe someday that will be me! There has to be a better way to navigate the emotions, finances, possessions, and the needs of the parent.

We used a Kentucky ElderLaw lawyer for wills and financial planning, including the formation of a trust. Identify and locate all assets. Do this sooner than later. I was lucky, my parents opened all their financials when I asked. Make a binder with the power of attorney (POA) and wills. Grab it when you’re running to the hospital. Keep a copy of the POA in your car. Automate everything you can, especially bills and medication delivery. Enlist the services of an accountant and utilize online banking. Make a plan for food service when your parent can no longer prepare meals. Lawn service and snow removal, even when your family is providing the service, must be arranged.

The practical side of caregiving covers three areas: medical decision making, financial, and physical plant. Get help, be organized, and proactive.

Since my brother lives out of state, his contributions to my parents' care have taken the form of managing their trust, ordering supplies, and long-distance troubleshooting everything from plumbing to internet access. FaceTime has been a great tool for them to see one another. During visits, he makes home repairs and treats my mom to foods not(!) on her usual diet.

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Maybe your loved one can’t manage carrying heavy loads of laundry, but they can still fold clothes and put them away. Perhaps she still loves to cook but walking the grocery store aisles pushing a heavy cart is now too difficult. He can’t clean the bathroom sinks and floors, but he can still organize the items in his medicine cabinet. Maybe your loved one loves gardening but can no longer mow the lawn or rake leaves.There are a variety of resources and support services available throughout the community to help caregivers and their elderly loved ones find help with the goal of remaining in their home.

• Clothing and linens aren’t clean.

Every individual has their own set of abilities and limitations so it’s important to recognize what those are when seeking care solutions.

• Bathrooms are unclean.

It’s important to find the right level of care your loved one requires while allowing them to continue to manage what they can on their own. There are significant psychological benefits to staying active and engaged while maintaining a sense of achievement and purpose. Studies have found that doing routine chores can help boost memory and cognitive function. There are also physical benefits to doing household chores. They can be a great way to get someone moving as well as nurture a sense of self-sufficiency and helpactivitiestosoSafetyaccomplishment.isofprimaryconcernyou’llwanttocontinuemonitoryourlovedone’sandabilitiesandaccesswhenneeded.

• Food is scarce and/or has expired.

• Home is in need of repairs.

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SIGNS YOUR LOVED ONE MAY NEED A HELPING HAND

• Yard is overgrown.

emaining in your home as you age can be challenging as physical and mental limitations make simple household chores difficult. Mopping the floor, washing windows, doing laundry, raking leaves, or dusting can be overwhelming.

Getting a Helping Hand with Household Chores

USAging provides resources and information on home and community-based services that help older adults and those with disabilities live independently in their homes. The list of services includes homemaker/ chore services, home delivered meals, and more. The goal is to bring needed services directly to people where they live. usaging.org

Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency’s (KIPDA) Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) provides information, counseling, and assistance to families and their loved ones to help determine the level of care they require. The organization connects families with housekeeping and chore services, in-home personal care, home meal delivery programs, and caregiver support. They are not affiliated with any one organization and provide unbiased consultations based on the individual’s needs. You can reach KIPDA at 502.266.5571 or visit kipda.org and click social services for more information.EldercareLocator is a service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that helps connect families with elder in-home support services in their area. Online resources include a fact sheet on hiring inhome help and tips on aging in place. Visit eldercare. acl.gov/Public/index.aspx or call 1.800.677.1116.

• Dishes remain unwashed or poorly cleaned.

Many older adults won’t ask for help so it’s important to be aware and look for warning signs that may indicate when household chores are becoming more than they can manage on their own.

• House is dusty and floors are dirty.

FINDING WHAT WORKS

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Search more home caregiving services online by scanning the QR code.

2210 Goldsmith Ln, Ste 209 Louisville, KY 40218 (502) ville.comcarebuildersathomelouis-458-2273

Type: non-medical | Owner: Terry Graham, RN; Dawn Smithwick, BSW

Helping CompanionHandsCare Services

“Helping Hands has been serving SENIORS with Heart and Hand since 1996. Our passion is to provide the BEST customized care for each client with respect and dignity. We strive each day to make a difference with well trained, caring, and compassionate caregivers that will brighten you or your loved one’s day!”

Accredited. High quality skilled & non-skilled in home care for people of all ages. All care is overseen by a Registered Nurse and is available 1-24 hrs/day with Guaranteed Caregiver Compatibility. Compassionate care, excellent service.

– Terry Graham, RN, Co-Owner

Compassionate, customized, coordinated care; State Certified Personal Service Agency, Help at home for independence, post-rehab recovery, Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Parkinson’s, respite, sitter service any location; 1-to-1 for med appointments, companion

FEATURED LISTING

Services: personal care, home making, transportation, errands, respite, med reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation

Cost per hour: $28 and up | Min. time required: 4 hrs

When you need help caring for someone you love, trust is important — you are trusting the caregiver with someone you hold dear. Whether it be skilled nursing care or companionship, care by people who have been vetted and trained and backed by a reliable company allows for ease of mind. Search more directories online at TodaysTransitions.com

Services: personal care, homemaker, transportation, errands, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, Parkinson’s, ALS, respite, med reminders, meal prep, end of life care, RN/geriatric case management, skilled nursing.

406 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Ste Louisville,G KY 40243 (502) louisvillehomecare.org893-4700

Cost per hour: $25+ | Min. time required: 3 hrs Type: non-medical | Owner: Laura Curry and Michael Coffey

HOME CAREGIVING: STAYING HOME

BrightStar Care

Cost per hour: $27-$32 | Min. time required: 1 hr Type: non-medical, skilled nursing | Owner: Christian & Leslie McCutcheon

Services: personal care, homemaker, transportation, errands

CareBuilders at Home

2301 Hurstbourne Village Dr #100 Louisville, KY 40299 (502) home-companions.com426-9783

Personalized loving care available in home, assisted living, nursing home or hospital; scheduling up to 24 hours 7 days a week; trained and experience caregivers; free assessments; serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana since 1996.

Caring CarePersonalizedExcellenceHomeServices

Senior Helpers IndianaLouisville/Southern-

Offering quality hospice and palliative care and grief counseling services to people living with serious and life-limiting illnesses. A not-for-profit hospice organization providing compassionate care. See our ad on back cover.

Cost per hour: $23-$30 | Min. time required: Flexible Type: non-medical | Owner: Andy Block, locally owned & operated

Type: non-medical | Owner: Kayla Cook, RN, Elisabeth Knight, MSSW

Cost per hour: $23-$24 | Min. time required: flexible up to 24/7

1169 Eastern Pky, Ste 1134, Louisville, KY 40217 (502) caringexcellenceathome.com208-9424

Flexible Scheduling, No Contracts, 24 Hour Coverage, complimentary in-home assessment and Care Plan provided by a Registered Nurse. We help clients maintain independence in the comfort of their own home.

Services: Licensed Private Duty Nursing Agency providing skilled nursing services (RN/LPN) and Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to help with activities like meal preparation, bathing and grooming, housekeeping, and medications.

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Visiting Angels

We have proudly provided Home Care Services to the Louisville Community for over 22 years. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to seniors. To us, it’s personal! Call today for a complimentary consultation.

6200 Dutchmans Lane Louisville, KY 40205 (502) HosparusHealth.org456-6200

Cost: Medicare accepted rate | Min. time required: N/A Type: medical | Owner: Hosparus Inc.

Cost per hour: RN/LPN $47+, PCA $22+ Type: medical and non-medical | Owner: Locally owned and operated

Hosparus Health

Locally owned, Consistent Caregivers, Caregiver Matching and RN Case Management. Senior Care, Parkinson’s Care, Alzheimer’s Care and After-Hospital Care in your home. All care directed by Registered Nurse and Master Level Social Worker.

Services: All personal care, all mobility needs,meal preparation, homemaking, medication reminders, exercise assistance, errands,transportation, respite care.

Cost for Service: Based on Level-of-Care. Services start at $29/hr. Type: Non-medical Home Care Services | Owner: CEO, Steve Hendricks

Malone Home Care

Services: Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Light Housekeeping, Companionship, Meal Prep, Laundry, Errands & Transportation, Alzheimer’s care, Fall Prevention, Med Reminders, Respite Care for Families, Transitional & Rehab Care, Overnight Care, End-ofLife and Specialized Care

Services: Available 24/7; our CarePros provide personal care, post-rehab support, companionship, transportation, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, and end of life support. EVERY client will be assigned a Case Manager directed by Nursing Leadership.

Customized Care by reliable and experienced caregivers. Total scheduling flexibility and a tailored care plan, including integral client communication. Free assessment!

Services: nursing & physician services, pain & symptom mgmt, social workers, spiritual care, CNA’s, grief counseling services and volunteer programs

4101 Taylorsville Rd, Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) louisvillehomecare.com515-9515

2932 Breckenridge Ln, Ste 1 Louisville, KY 40222 (502) malonehomecare.com637-5474

4043 Taylorsville Rd Louisville, KY 40220 (502) seniorhelpers.com690-2648

Cost per hour: $25-$30 | Min. time required: flexible Type: non-medical | Owner: Nancy Galloway

126 S. Sherrin Ave Louisville 40207 (502) VisitingAngels.com897-6547

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Locally owned, licensed and insured, compassionate caregivers trained how to keep seniors safe at home. Call today for a complimentary Life Profile consultation- the first step in reducing risks for your loved one.

Services: Excellent service and compassionate care. Flexible scheduling with priority on caregiver matching.

CARE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

LTCi – long-term care insurance; helps cover the cost of services for people who have an extended physical illness, extended disability, or cognitive impairment.

Search our care community directory online by scanning the QR code.

Find Help By Location

For Home Caregiving Directory, see page 72. For retirement Living Options Directory, see page 55.

*Published rates are given by company.

Private Ins. – could include Medicare supplements or HMOs/health insurance.

TYPES OF CARE COMMUNITIES: Adult Day Care programs provide care and companionship to those who need supervision or assistance. Aging-In-Place Communities offer several levels of care on one campus. Assisted Living is residential living for those who need help with daily activities and health services. Hospice provides pain relief for those with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less. Memory Care residential living is for those with dementia at different care levels. Palliative Care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. Personal Care residential living offers mobile residents minimal assistance for daily activities. Rehabilitation Services is physical treatment in an inpatient or outpatient clinic. Skilled Nursing Care is 24-hour nursing services for residents in a care community Respite Care provides short-term care in order to provide relief for primary caregivers.

VA – Veterans Administration; provides financial assistance to retired veterans needing medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care.

Payment Options: These definitions can help you navigate the payment options in each directory:

Private – consumer pays out-of-pocket.

Today’s Transitions seeks to help you find the right care you need for a loved one whenever you need it. The Care Communities Directory contains both short- and long-term carerelated resources. More details can be found at TodaysTransitions.com.

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Search the Location Chart (on the right page) for specific types of care by location. The Map (right) coordinates with the Zone column. More details for all care communities listed in the chart can be found in the full directory listing starting on page 68.

If you are interested in a listing, call 502.327.8855 or Advertising@TodaysMediaNow.com.email

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Heartsong Memory Care and Adult Day Health Care 40272 Park Terrace Health Campus 40272 Green Valley Care Center 47150

Belmont Village St. Matthews 40207 B Masonic Homes Kentucky – Louisville 40207 B Louisville Campus, Meadow, Miralea and Village Active Lifestyle Communities

Vitality Living St. Matthews 40207 B Westpor t Place Health Campus 40207 B Dominion Senior Living 40222 B

Vitality Living Springdale 40241 C

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Harmony at Tucker Station 40299 Heartsong East Adult Day Health Care 40299

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Anthology of Louisville 40223 B Creekside on Whipps Mill 40223 B Park Louisville by Charter Senior Living 40223 B

The Springs at Oldham Reserve 40031 Sanders Ridge Health Campus 40047

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The Legacy at English Station 40245 B Valhalla Post Acute 40245 B

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The Willows at Springhurst 40241

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BeeHive Homes of Goshen/Prospect 40026

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Morning Pointe of Louisville 40291 Glen Ridge Health Campus 40299

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The Altenheim 40204 A Nazareth Home 40205 A

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Franciscan Health Care Center 40219 C Wesley Manor Retirement Community — 40219 C The Aldersgate, Health Care Center, Hoskinson House

The Forum at Brookside 40243 B Forest Springs Health Campus 40245 B

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Trilogy Health Services 40222 B

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UofL Health – Frazier Rehab Institute 40202 A Christian Care Communities –Christian Health Center, Friendship House and Chapel House 40203 A

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Magnolia Springs Louisville Senior Living 40222 B

The Grand Senior Living 40059 G Hallmark House 40059 G

The Springs at Stony Brook 40220 Barton House 40241 C

Twinbrook Assisted Living 40205 A Nazareth Home – Clifton 40206 A

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Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Shelbyville 40065 H Shelby Farms Senior Living 40065 H Cooper Trail Senior Living 40004

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Vitality Living Stony Brook 40299

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Creekside on Bardstown 40218 A

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Barton House

Cost per day: $140-$340

Payment: Private, LTCi

Features and Services: Showers, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, Laundry, Meal Prep, 24-Hr Care, Physical/ Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Outdoor Spaces, Chef on Staff

Enjoy our beautiful Highlands park-like setting with updated furnishings no matter your living arrangements – independent, assisted, personal care, memory care, nursing/rehab or short-term stay. Our selective menus with salad/cold bar offer a ton of variety. Staffing levels are above expectations and truthfully make us what we are today! Our Aging-in-Place community offers an above average staff-to-resident ratio, allowing time for visits with residents as well as necessary care. Hosparus care supports our staff when requested. We have a secure Memory Care unit, specializing in activity programs for residents offered by trained staff and volunteers. Our Personal Care option provides the independence of living at home.

Payment: Private, LTCi

Price Per Day: $100-$315

(502) anthologylouisville.com653-8111

936 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

Owner: Anthology Senior Living

Owner: Belmont Village, L.P.

Designed for Alzheimer’s & memory impairments. Dignified & individualized care, from meals to the activities they participate in, and how their room is decorated. Pets to love & care for, frequent meals promoting socialization, tree-filled backyard with a patio and walking path. Staff trained in dementia. Medical care by our nurses, therapists, psychiatrist & doctor.

12336 US Hwy 42, Goshen, KY 40026

Number of beds: 98

Anthology of Louisville is situated in a quiet, picturesque suburb rich in history, brimming with southern hospitality and sophisticated country charm. The Personal Care apartments provide the stability and safety needed for the independence our residents desire. We also feature a Memory Care neighborhood specially designed for those transitioning through Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

1105 Dorsey Ln, Louisville, KY 40223

Price Per Month: starting at $3750

Number of beds: 32 (N/R, MC), 30 (PC)

Belmont Village St. Matthews

Features and Services: Laundry, 24-Hour Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Tours/Trips, Medication Given, Pets Allowed, Chef on Staff

(502) 292-3200 • beehivehomes.com/goshen

(502) 423-7177 • bartonlouisville.com

Owner: Eric and Catherine Sherrard

Payment: Private, Private Ins., LTCi, VA

Price Per Month: $6430

6830 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241

ServicesRehabilitation

Payment: Private, LTCi, Private Ins.

Anthology of Louisville

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BeeHive Homes of Goshen/Prospect

The Altenheim

(502) belmontvillage.com721-7500

Owner: Goodworks

4600 Bowling Blvd, Louisville, KY 40207

Anthology of Louisville was designed with purpose to embody the impeccable southern style of Louisville with all the comforts of home. The spaces and furnishings have been artfully created as a nod to Louisville’s rich heritage and easy elegance. Stop in for a tour experience that will exceed your Senior Living expectations.

(502) thealtenheim.org584-7417

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Laundry, Meal Prep, Errands, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Open Kitchen, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

The Community Built for Life – Belmont Village St. Matthews offers a variety of senior living options. Our residents enjoy an environment that allows as much independence or assistance that they may need. Our Community is designed inside and out to complement the style of the area and create a comfortable, familiar space for our residents. Private apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and as a licensed Personal Care Community, our residents don’t have to move if care needs change and couples with differing care needs can stay together.

Your loved one will be safe 24/7 with our trained, caring staff.

Features and Services: Chef prepared meals, Transportation, Housekeeping, Laundry, on-site Therapy services, Entertainment and Happy hour, Medication management, Bathing, dressing, toileting assistance, Activities and outings, Pet friendly.

Payment: Private, LTCi, VA

Owner: The Altenheim

We have been recognized for our award winning memory care programming, including our Circle of Friends® program designed to address mild to moderate cognitive impairment and varying stages of dementia. Founded in research and developed by experts, our memory care activities are therapeutic and engaging, with attainable goals that allow our residents to stay involved, maintain function and have happy fulfilling days.

Price Per Month: $4100

Compassionate staff, activities, respite & outpatient services on-site.

Payment: Private, VA, LTCi

Price Per Month: $3187-$5121

920 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 583-6533 • ChristianCareCommunities.org/Louisville

9701 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 919-8470 • creeksideonwhippsmill.com

Price Per Month: $4600-$5850

We believe our Dominion Lifestyles should enrich the minds, bodies, and souls of our residents. Our person-focused approach allows each resident to choose how they spend their day enjoying our fun activities. Our personal care and memory care lifestyles come with top-notch amenities for residents. From private apartments to home-style meals, assistance with daily living, and housekeeping. It’s covered in our allinclusive pricing.

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, Laundry, Meal Prep, Errands, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Outdoor Spaces, Pets Allowed, Chef on Staff

Cooper Trail Senior Living

(502) 572-4329 • coopertrailsl.com

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, Laundry, Meal Prep, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

Creekside on Whipps Mill

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Family/home like atmosphere that is all inclusive. We provide scheduled transportation to and from doctor appointments, telephone, cable, wifi, compassionate caregivers to assist with toileting, and more. We also provide 3 home-made meals per days with 3 snacks.

Full continuum of care, short-term care, therapy services on-site.

Forest Springs Health Campus 4120 Wooded Acre Ln, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 243-1643 • forestspringshc.com

Price Per Day: Varies by Level of Care

325 Lincoln Way, Bardstown KY 40004

Payment: Private, Medicare, Medicaid

Owner: Elmington Senior Living

Price Per Month: $3450-$4500

Owner: Christian Care Communities, Inc.

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3535 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 919-7715 • creeksideonbardstown.com

Creekside on Bardstown

Price Per Month: $3100-$4750

Payment: Private, LTCi

Christian Care Communities – Christian Health Center, Friendship House and Chapel House

We offer affordable and recently renovated apartments in Old Louisville. Easy access to nursing and support services at Health Center next door.

Price Per Month: $3500-$5500

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Payment: Private, Medicare, Medicaid, LTCi

Dominion Senior Living of Louisville 6000 Hunting Rd , Louisville, KY 40222 (502) dominionseniorliving.com/louisville/812-1556

Personal care is perfect for seniors who enjoy independence but need help with the activities of daily living and medication management. Our team provides person-centered care that meets the individual needs of each resident. Team members are available 24-hours a day to support residents with activities like dressing, bathing, medication reminders, and coordination of transportation and health services.

Owner: Dominion Senior Living, LLC

Owner: Elmington Senior Living Payment: Private, VA, LTCi

Operated by: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Features and Services: Transportation, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Laundry, Meal Prep, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Management, Open Kitchen, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Chef on Staff

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, Laundry, Meal Prep, Errands, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, House Cleaning, Bathing Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Laundry, Meal Prep, 24-Hr Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Water/ Aquatic Exercise, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

There are 24 apartments in Personal Care Ambassador Suites. Newly renovated Alcove and One Bedroom residences. Elegant restaurantstyle dining room and a private landscaped courtyard with gazebo.

6415 Calm River Way, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 297-8590 • glenridgehc.com

Short-term rehab to home, long-term care and secured memory care unit. Owner: Life Care Centers of America

Payment: Private, Medicare, Medicaid, LCTi

Adult Day Care

200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) theforumatbrookside.com245-3048

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Payment: Private, LTCi, VA

Price Per Month: $5750-$6000

Ageility, a national leader in developing specialized rehabilitation and fitness training solutions. Through our onsite Ageility clinic, we provide easy-to-access outpatient rehab and fitness training. If you’re recovering from injury or surgery, you’ll appreciate our physical and occupational therapy that focuses on prevention and wellness.

CareHospice CareMemory

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Franciscan Health Care Center

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Green Valley Care Center

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Price Per Day: $282-$385

Full continuum of care, short-term care, therapy services on-site.

Payment: Private, LTCi

Search our care community directory online by scanning the QR code.

Price Per Day: $165-$247

Payment: Private, Medicaid, Medicare, LTCi, Hospice, Private Ins.

Price Per Month: $4167

Personal Care is a licensed “step-up” from typical assisted living, since Personal Care permits the administration of medication by licensed Weprofessionals.partnerwith

Hallmark House

10301 Coneflower Ln, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 290-6706 • hallmarkhouseky.com

Payment: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi

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Glen Ridge Health Campus

Housekeeping, laundry services, 24/7 staff on site and nursing staff trained in Dementia care, activity program, fitness center, secured outdoor courtyard, menu items to delight a variety of tastes with 3 meals daily, assistance with dining, medications and incontinence management. All-inclusive pricing. Short term stays available. Signature Passion Program with family care services and support groups.

Our 32-apt community is for individuals with memory impairment. The open floor plan consists of two large living rooms, kitchenettes, nurses station and library. Our all-inclusive rate consists of assistance with daily activities (dressing, bathing, grooming), laundry, medication management, housekeeping, and meals. Salon services available. Respite stays welcome!

Price Per Month: $4400-$6850

Owner: Management, Civitas Senior Living

Features and Services: Showers, Separate Units, Eating Help, Meal Prep, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Outdoor Spaces, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

9300 Civic Way, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) thegrand-sl.com310-1542

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Owner: Five Star Senior Living, Inc.

Price Per Month: $3150

Full continuum of care, short-term care, therapy services on-site.

Number of units: 24 (MC), 62 (PC)

Owner: J.A. Street & Associates Payment: Private, LTCi, VA

3625 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 964-3381 • franciscanhc.com

Number of units: Ambassador Suites, 24 Apts

3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany IN 47150 (812) 945-2341 • greenvalleycarecenter.com

The Forum at Brookside

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Laundry, Meal Prep, Errands, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Water/Aquatic Exercise, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Open Kitchen, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

The Grand Senior Living

Heartsong Memory Care

Price Per Day: $80 | Type: medical Activities to promote cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.

13700 English Villa Dr, Louisville, KY 40245

12523 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) HarmonySeniorServices.com694-4673

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment: Private, LTCi

Owner: Harmony Senior Services

Memory care honoring unique life stories, highly trained caregivers.

Assisted Living: More than a place to live, Magnolia Springs represents a place to celebrate life with purpose. Specializing in food, family, friends, and fun. Onsite: salon, restaurant style dining, laundry, activities, movie theatre, personal garages, PT/OT/Speech Therapy, Long-tenure staff, 24 hr on-site staff, access to different care levels.

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Laundry, Errands, 24-Hr Care, Physical Therapy, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Open Kitchen, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

Geriatric psych specialist & primary MD/NP visits. SHORT TERM STAYS.

Owner: Heartsong Memory Care, LLC

Number of beds: 20 (MC), 66 (AL)

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Price Per Month: $3000-$6200

Price Per Month: $5600-$5900

Heartsong East Adult Day Health Care

Harmony at Tucker Station

Price Per Month: $3350+

Our Louisville, Kentucky, senior living community offers a range of senior living options to provide as much or as little assistance as you may need. Choose from Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care to get the right level of support from our caring, expert team. We are committed to serving our residents in a way that provides comfort and enrichment in your life. Harmony stands out among senior living communities for our uniquely engaging calendar of events, enriching activities, and world-class care services.

Price Per Day: $75-$80 | Type: medical Activities to promote cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.

11 rooms, AL memory care. Personalized attention. “Feel at Home.”

Payment: Private, LTCi

9260 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-3300 • heartsong-mc.com

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Laundry, Meal Prep, Errands, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Open Kitchen, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

74 Mack Walters Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 437-0814 • hometownmanor.com

The Legacy at English Station

(502) mslouisville.com716-5160

Payment: Private, Medicaid, VA, LTCi

10720 Plantside Dr, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 935-3300

8225 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40222

Price Per Month: $6218

Payment: Private, Medicaid, LTCi

Owner: Heartsong Memory Care, LLC Payment: Private, LTCi

Owner: CJL Group, LLC

Hometown Manor AL Memory Care

Price Per Month: $3900-$4100

Owner: The Alford Group, Owner Kasey Alford

Heartsong Adult Day Health Care

9260 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-3300 • heartsong-mc.com

Memory Care: Home-like setting with all private apartments. Our specialized program, Heartfelt CONNECTIONS, enhances the lives of our residents by providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for your loved one with dementia. Secured outdoor courtyard, daily activities, salon.

Magnolia Springs Louisville Senior Living

Owner: Life Care Services, LLC Payment: Private, LTCi, VA

(502) 254-2361 • legacyatenglishstation.com

Capacity: Independent living – 402 apts/12 patio homes; assisted living – 48 apts; personal and memory care - 51; skilled nursing – 167

Masonic Homes Kentucky — Louisville Campus

Payment: Private, LTCi, VA

Price Per Day: $106+

Payment: Private, LTCi, Medicare, Medicaid

2120 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) nazhome.org895-9425

3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) masonichomesky.com259-9627

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, Laundry, Meal Prep, Errands, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Water/Aquatic Exercise, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Open Kitchen, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

Payment: Private, LTCi, Medicare, Medicaid Features and Services: Showers Available, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, Laundry, Meal Prep, 24-Hour Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Open Kitchen, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Chef on Staff

Nazareth Home – Clifton Campus

Morning Pointe of Louisville

Features and Services: Showers Available, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, Laundry, Meal Prep, 24-Hr Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Open Kitchen, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Chef on Staff

Owner: Independent Healthcare Partners/Morning Pointe

The Louisville Campus offers a park-like setting situated on 82-acres and includes paved walking paths, community gardens and a resident dog park. Residents enjoy 24/7 security and a variety of amenities and features.

Owner: Nazareth Home, Inc.

(502) nazhome.org459-9681

Price Per Day: $200-$340

Award-winning staff provides nursing care, short stay and outpatient rehab, activities, dining and transportation. Easy access from I-64 on U.S. 60. Therapeutic recreation and exercise programs. On-site religious services. Skilled and long-term nursing care, private rooms, exercise, social activities, massage and holistic therapy. Fine dining and activity programs. Short stay Medicare recovery program bridging hospital to home. Personal Care program includes apartments and activities designed for independence and choice. All rooms are spacious to promote privacy and family involvement.

2000 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

Number of beds: 121 (N/R), 31 (PC)

Nazareth Home — Highlands Campus

Price Per Day: Varies depending on level of care

Masonic offers a full continuum of aging care services including independent living, assisted living, personal care, rehabilitation therapies, memory care, skilled nursing care, home care, dialysis, and on-site medical clinic. It offers the region’s only Life Care and Life Plan programs offering priority access and discounts on health care services for entry fee residents.

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Features and Services: Transportation Available, Showers Available, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Laundry, Meal Prep, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Game Night, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Chef on Staff

Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc.

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Number of beds: 48 (MC), 87 (SN), 25 (RS), 33 (PC)

Nazareth Home offers rehab and restorative therapy, specializing in dementia care and personal care with an award-winning therapeutic recreation and exercise program. Experience a neighborhood living design with caring and professional staff, gourmet dining, on-site religious services, secure green spaces, daily activities, beauty shop and rehab services. Open to persons of all faith traditions. Free tours. Personal Care program includes apartments and activities designed for independence and choice. All rooms are spacious to promote recovery, privacy and family involvement. Skilled and long-term nursing care, all private rooms, exercise, social activities, massage and holistic therapy. Short stay Medicare recovery program bridging hospital to home.

4711 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 873-3800 • morningpointe.com

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Conveniently located, a single level, state-of-the-art Senior Living/Personal Care community. Comfortable home-like environment. 24-hour licensed nursing and aide staff to assist with clinical needs in addition to personal care services. Memory care services, personal care plus many amenities of the traditional assisted living community with the added safety and security of a specialized Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence.

Price Per Day: $175-$315

Owner: Nazareth Home, Inc.

Private apartments with emergency call cords, planned activities, medication reminders, assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, three meals daily, transportation to shopping, charges for additional services may apply. Staff on duty 24 hours. Family owned & operated. Mass 6 days/week.

Price Per Month: $3500-$4700

2000 East Peak Rd, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 265-4420 • springsatoldhamreserve.com

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(502) trilogyhs.com785-9188

Trilogy Health Services offers a full range of senior living options, and with over 12 locations in the Louisville area, you’re sure to find a location near you that meets your needs.

Price Per Month: $3941-$5231

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

(502) 257-9485 • shelbyfarmssl.com

Full continuum of care, short-term care, therapy services on-site.

Every level of care we provide, from basic assistance to round-theclock clinical care, is delivered by people who will take the time to learn your story, and who will act in your best interests, always. That’s The Trilogy Difference.

The Springs at Oldham Reserve

Compassionate staff, activities, respite & outpatient services on-site.

Payment: Private, LTCi, EFT

Park Terrace Health Campus

10451 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) parklouisville.com423-8776

Operated by: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Twinbrook Assisted Living

Payment: Private

Price Per Day: $283

• Shelby Farms Senior Living • The Springs at Oldham Reserve • The Springs at Stony Brook • Westport Place Health Campus • The Willows at Springhurst — Learn more about each campus in the preceding directory pages.

Sanders Ridge Health Campus

Flourish Memory Care is supported by leading-edge research — that people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia can grow and flourish, regardless of where they may be on their journey. Our exclusive memory care program provides therapeutic activities that focus on cognitive, creative, community, motivation, physical, social, and spiritual wellness.

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

2200 Stony Brook Dr, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 491-4692 • springsatstonybrook.com

Park Louisville’s goal is simple, “to enhance the human spirit.” Our values are demonstrated by our dementia experts and passionate care partners who deliver unparalleled life experiences. Park Louisville provides premier personal care services that empower residents to live their life with dignity. As one of Louisville’s first stand-alone memory care communities, our renowned memory care program sets us apart.

Payment: Private, Medicare, Medicaid, LTCi

We offer furnished, move-in ready suites for immediate residency. All-inclusive care is provided: medication administration, bathing, dressing, grooming, housekeeping and meals (cueing provided), a spacious courtyard, weekly bus outings, on-site therapy services (Physical, Occupational, and Speech Pathology), in-house therapy gym, with 24-hr medical and psychiatric staff available. Transportation to physician appointments with escort services offered..

119 E Sanders Lane, Mt. Washington KY 40047 (502) 251-3821 • sandersridgehc.com

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Price Per Month: Varies depending on levels of care

Park Louisville by Charter Senior Living

3525 Ephraim McDowell Dr, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 452-6330 • twinbrookassistedliving.com

Payment: Medicare, Medicaid, LTCi, Private

The Springs at Stony Brook

9700 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 995-6600 • parkterracehc.com

Features and Services: Transportation Available, Showers Available, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Laundry, Meal Prep, Errands, 24-Hour Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Game Night, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Outdoor Spaces, Chef on Staff

Payment: Medicare, Medicaid, Private, Private Ins.

Trilogy senior living communities offer luxury Independent Living villas and apartments, compassionate Assisted Living services, a full range of Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, and even Memory Care services for those living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.

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Price Per Month: $2476-$5871

Owner: Bryan S McCoy, Inc.

Payment: Private, VA, LTCi

Full continuum of care, meals, activities, gorgeous surroundings. Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment: Private

Owner: Charter Senior Living

On-site skilled nursing, memory care services, private/semi-private.

Full continuum of care, meals, activities, gorgeous surroundings.

Shelby Farms Senior Living

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Cooper Trail Senior Living • Forest Springs Health Campus • Franciscan Health Center • Glen Ridge Health Campus • The Legacy at English Station • Park Terrace Health Campus • Sanders Ridge Health Campus

303 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40222

Price Per Month: $2750-$3150

Trilogy Health Services

100 Williamsburg Dr, Shelbyville KY 40065

Vitality Living is your premier choice for senior living in Louisville, whether you need assisted living or memory care.

Payment: Private, LTCi, VA Aid & Attendance Benefits

4501 Springdale Rd , Louisville, KY 40241

Whether you are ready now or are just beginning to think about senior living, we invite you to stop by or call to schedule a tour at your convenience. We are here to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Owner: Vitality Senior Living

Norton Healthcare physician is available, private rehab suites with private baths and a 6,000 sq ft therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment.

Contact us at 502.327.8855 or email info@todaysmedianow.com. You may also visit business.todaystransitions.com to claim and/or update your listing.

Vitality Living Stony Brook

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Whether needing long or short term recover care, our team can create a care program tailored to their needs.

Payment: Private,LTCi, VA

As the premier independent living and assisted living community in the St. Matthews area, we are conveniently located in the unique St. Matthews neighborhood, with easy access to shopping, dining, festivals and the arts, Vitality Living St. Matthews offers independent living and assisted living in the heart of Louisville, KY. This vibrant senior living community offers all the comforts of home with none of the day-to-day obligations of owning one.

Vitality Living Springdale specializes in assisted living and memory care that allow adults to experience a lifestyle with vitality at any age.

120 S Hubbards Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

Vitality Living Stony Brook offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We support our residents’ needs as well as their interests with a calendar filled with a variety of activities to keep our residents as engaged, social, and independent as possible. Families will find peace of mind by knowing that their family members are well taken care of and enjoying life.

Valhalla Post is a skilled nursing facility providing compassionate and personal skilled care. We specialize in providing in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation services to help our resident regain their independence and return to the highest level of function possible.

Valhalla Post Acute

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Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, Laundry, Meal Prep, Errands, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Outdoor Spaces, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

Vitality is your premier choice for senior living in Kentucky. We are committed to ensuring that every service and amenity helps create the enriched, active life you or your loved one deserves.

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing Assistance, Laundry, Meal Prep, 24-Hr Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Game Night, Happy Hour, Tours/Trips, Emergency Assistance, Medication Given, Outdoor Spaces, Garden, Pets Allowed, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

You’ll find plenty of comfortable common spaces to spend time with friends and family, whether it’s in the spacious family room, furnished sitting areas, front/back porches, or the large dining room. Large windows throughout our community give it an open and airy feel.

VITALITY LIVING SPRINGDALE IS REDESIGNING SENIOR LIVING IN KENTUCKY WITH YOU IN MIND.

Owner: Vitality Senior Living

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Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, House Cleaning, Laundry, Errands, 24-Hr Care, Dining Room, Exercise Facility, Outdoor Spaces, Movie Room, Chef on Staff

UofL Health — Frazier Rehab Institute

200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 582-7400 • UofLHealth.com

(502) 254-0009 • valhallapa.com

Payment: Medicaid, LTCi, Private Insurance, Private Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Bathing Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, 24-Hr Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dining Room

3451 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40299 (502)

Price Per Day: Inpatient/stroke/brain$1000 injury/spinal cord injury/cancer rehab; PT/OT/ST.

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300 Shelby Station Dr, Louisville, KY 40245

Vitality Living Springdale

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Owner: Vitality Senior Living Payment: Private, VA, LTCi

Owner: UofL Health Payment: Medicare, Medicaid, Private ins., LTCi, VA

After a morning meditation workshop, enjoy good conversation over breakfast. Take a stroll through the tree-lined streets nearby or meet neighbors for an afternoon shopping spree. At Vitality Living, the choice is always yours.

Price Per Month: $2650-$5000

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Price Per Month: $3500-$4850

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Vitality Living St. Matthews

Price Per Month: $3000-$3600

Price Per Month: $4700-$6750

Masonic Home Shelbyville 711 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065

The Willows at Springhurst

Cost per day: $65-$134

You’ll find a wonderful sense of community felt throughout the 35-acre campus. Located near the Gene Snyder Freeway in Louisville — a city convenience with a country feel. Both residents and family members often speak as being part of an extended family — the Wesley Manor family. Living here feels like home. Wesley Manor is a faith-based, non-profit; independently owned and operated since 1963.

Signature HealthCARE of East Louisville 2529 Six Mile Ln, Louisville, KY 40220

Westport Place Health Campus

4247 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 893-3033 • westportplacehc.com

Sam Swope Care Center 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207

Price per month: $1000+

Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center 4700 Quinn Dr, Louisville, KY 40216

Cost per day: $265-$290

Village Crossing Retirement Community 2400 Arnold Palmer Blvd, Louisville, KY 40245

Signature HealthCARE of Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital 1850 Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, KY 40215

Rose Anna Hughes Home at Westminster 2120 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218

The Villas of Guerin Woods

Price per month: $2500-$4600

Hoskinson House at Wesley Manor 5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219

5012 East Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219

Price per month: $2200-$3450

Wesley Manor Healthcare Center

Oxmoor Lodge 8021 Christian Ct , Louisville, KY 40222

The Villages at Historic Silvercrest 1 Silvercrest Dr, New Albany, IN 47150

Cost per day: $290-$320

Price Per Day: $175-$240

Full continuum of care, short-term care, therapy services on-site.

1002 Sister Barbara Way, Georgetown, IN 47122

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital 3104 Blackiston Blvd, New Albany, IN 47150

Tri-County Community Action Agency Adult Day Program 1015 Dispatchers Way, La Grange, KY 40031

Cost per day: $405-$1000

Cost per day: $240

2116 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Autumn Woods Health Campus 2911 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150

Cost per day: $335

Wesley Manor offers a Life Plan retirement community (full continuum of care services), including all levels of senior living on one campus: independent living, assisted living, personal care/memory support, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. This gives seniors the advantages of living in one location, even as their health care needs change over time. This is especially helpful for couples who may have varying levels of needs, yet wish to live on the same campus. For all individuals, it means you only need to move once!

Price Per Month: Varies depending on level of care.

Price per month: $5050-$5750

Cost per day: $238+

Price Per Month: $5112

Price per month: $3000-$7000

3101 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-3775 • willowsatspringhurst.com

Cost per day: $295-$360

Price per month: $2900

Features and Services: Transportation, Showers, Separate Units, House Cleaning, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Eating Help, Laundry, 24-Hr Care, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Dining Room, Game Night, Tours/Trips, Medication Given, Pets Allowed

Cost per day: $250-$1000

Grove Pointe Assisted Living 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207

Louisville East Post-Acute 4200 Browns Ln, Louisville, KY 40220

Price per day: $290-$340

Cost per day: $75-$250

Cost per day: $215-$316

7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222

Cost per day: $295-$310

Signature HealthCARE at Jefferson Place Rehab & Wellness Center 1705 Herr Ln, Louisville, KY 40222

Signature HealthCARE at Jefferson Manor 1801 Lynn Way, Louisville, KY 40222

Signature HealthCARE at Summerfield Rehab & Wellness Center 1877 Farnsley Rd, Louisville, KY 40216

Cost per day: $520

Cost per day: $270-$335

Westminster Terrace

Signature HealthCARE of South Louisville 1120 Cristland Rd, Louisville, KY 40214

Gathering Adult Day Health Services 4940 Hazelwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40214

Licensed RNs, skilled nursing, short-term care, therapy services on-site.

Payment: Private, Medicare, Medicaid, LTCi

5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) wesman.org969-3277

Pillars Assisted Living & Personal Care Community 711 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40056

Crescent Grove Memory and Personal Care 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville KY 40207

Forest Hills Commons 9107 Taylorsville Rd Louisville, KY 40299

Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC

Cost per day: $240-$450

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Cost per day: $255-$280

Price per day: $253-$284

Wesley Manor Retirement Community

Payment: Private, Medicaid, Medicare, LTCi, Hospice, Private Ins.

Cost per day: $280

Cost per day: $72 or $9/hr

Price Per Month: $3087-$5878

Payment: Private, Medicare, Medicaid, LTCi

Owner: Methodist Retirement Home, Inc.

The Aldersgate at Wesley Manor 5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219

The Enclave of East Louisville 100 Shelby Station Dr, Louisville, KY 40245 Cost per month: $4700-$7100

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2. On the sheet pan, toss apples, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and onion with olive oil and salt. Smooth to a single layer. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, stir, and roast for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until desired tenderness.

We’ve got a recipe to try that incorporates several fall favorites, including apples and pumpkin seeds. This dish is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K, prebiotics, fiber, omega-3, and magnesium.

3. Transfer to a serving dish, add pepitas, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and honey. Toss gently to coat. Serve and enjoy!

Kate encourages her clients to get as many vitamins and minerals by eating whole foods, but individuals who don’t like fish may find it more difficult to get omega-3 fatty acids into their diets. Omega-3 nutrients have huge health benefits, including decreasing triglycerides, managing blood pressure, and improving brain health. “They help decrease risks of heart disease and prostate and breast cancers,” she says. While salmon, tuna, Brussels sprouts, and walnuts are great natural omega-3 sources, Kate says Nordic Naturals and Carlson are two supplement brands that she recommends for people who know they won’t eat enough natural foods to meet the safe level of 500 milligrams a day. Individuals who take blood thinners should be careful about omega-3 supplements because they can have a blood thinning effect.

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• 1 tbsp honey

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As the weather cools off, make it a priority to get a walk in every day, even if it is just around the block. This can help deal with an elevated cortisol level. From a nutritional standpoint, make sure meals and snacks contain proteins, healthy fats, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables to help one’s body slow the breakdown of sugars.

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped

We know that stress can harm us, but we may not fully understand how. Kate Boston, a registered dietician/nutritionist and owner of Cultivate Your Plate, says that when we first experience stress, our bodies are flooded with adrenaline. But when our stress remains high, the stress hormone cortisol takes over. “When our stress is elevated, [cortisol] causes our bodies to pull more glucose into our bloodstream for energy. Your body can only do so much with that glucose. Over time, chronic elevated cortisol levels can cause insulin resistance and diabetes,” she says. Cortisol makes our bodies want immediate energy, which is why we often crave carbohydrates and sugar when we’re feeling overwhelmed with stress.

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Zenebia Law enjoying an early fall walk.

• 1 apple, cored and chopped

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a sheet pan or line with parchment paper.

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 3 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped

• 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

• 1/4 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)

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