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STAFF WRITERS

Contents

Nov/Dec 2017

Kathy Blomquist

Harleena Singh

Angela S. Hoover

Martha Evans Sparks

Jean Jeffers

Kim Wade

Dr. Tom Miller

TaNiqua Ward, M.S.

Lisa M. Petsche

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Budgeting for the Holidays

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Adult Guardianship: From Dementia to Addiction

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Avoiding Holiday Hassles

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Holiday Safety Tips for Seniors

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14 Best Friends: Promoting a More Dementia-Friendly Community 15 FAMILY VISION: Vision Is Learned And It Can Be Relearned 16 CALENDAR

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26 Finding Hope during the Holiday Season 27 10 Ways To Help a Housebound Friend 28 Balance and Vision Important for Preventing Falls 29 SENIOR LIVING: Liberty Ridge Offers Residents a Comfortable, Faith-Based Environment

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EDITOR Dear Friends, Some time ago – I can’t remember when – I shared here that one of my resolutions for the new year was to run a 5K every month. This year I joined a local gym and started running on the treadmill. I look back in my exercise journal and remember how slowly I started, how hard it was to go just two miles, and now I have upped my pace and my mileage. It actually gets easier!

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yourself doing the Boston Marathon. Sooner or later you need to take the challenge outside and hit the road. So when a friend of mine told me about an upcoming “color run,” where people throw colored cornstarch at you during the race, I signed up and had a blast (although I mostly walked/ran). Then another race came up and we did that one, too. The great thing about Living Well (almost) 60 Plus and doing 5Ks is that there won’t be very many people in

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And that is just what happened at my third 5K this year. I won first place in my age group – and shaved 17 seconds off my previous best time.

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by Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer Count the Costs. Not only is and products. Shop through cashthere the cost of the gift-giving ritual back reward sites to earn back a The holidays are here. What to consider, but you also need to percentage of your purchases. would they be like without those think about the dollar amounts for Be Creative. Search for ways special meals with family and meals that must be purchased and to supply gifts at a low cost. Perfriends? This also means gift giving, prepared, including food items you haps making some of them would parties to attend or host — and take to others’ get-togethers. And work for some family members. stretching your budget. Consider don’t forget the clothes you’ll probCoupons offering to clean house, the following tips to help you stay ably buy to wear wash the car or bake merry and bright this season: to those parties. a pie may be espeDecide on a Budget. Estimate What about decocially appreciated what you are able to reasonably rations and a tree? by aunts and uncles spend. One golden rule: No going Add those to your and busy moms and into debt for the holidays. Decide calculations as well students. When in now to pay in cash or with a check and see where you doubt about what to No going into debt for or a debit card. The average holiday can economize. purchase, a gift card the holidays. bill is $980 and more. Try to pare Start Planning may be in order. down your estimate to a manageEarly. Make a list of all those for Travel Smart. Book reservaable level. Set a limit and stand by it. whom you need to buy gifts. These tions ahead of time. Use your See if your family can have a more might include teachers, service airline miles. Remember, you must meaningful kind of holiday season workers and your minister as well as count not only transportation, but with a sensible plan for spending. family and friends. lodging and meals.

Budgeting for the Holidays

Be Sensible. Ask guests to bring a dish to festivities. Know a store’s refund policy. Save all your receipts.

Avoid impulse spending.

When you have an estimate of the total cost of the holidays, be honest with yourself. Can you responsibly spend that amount this year? Would it be possible to defray costs this year by reallocating some monthly funds toward paying down Christmas?

Now that you have a plan for this year’s budget, plan ahead for next year by opening a new Christmas savings account, using automatic deductions for deposits.

No matter what you spend, find ways to make Christmas meaningful. Think of the real reason for the season. That will help you take some of the stress out of the holidays.

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Jean is an RN and a freelance writer. She is a staff writer for Living Well 60 Plus and Health & Wellness magazines. Her Web site is at www. normajean.naiwe.com

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Guardianship has been a hot topic in Kentucky the past year.

Between the increase in dementia diagnoses and the growing drug epidemic, the court system has had a great influx in the number of guardianship filings over the past few years.

In Kentucky, a guardianship is a legal proceeding during which a jury determines whether an individual is wholly or partially disabled, the court appoints a guardian, thus officially creating a legal relationship between the guardian and the ward. The ward is the person who has been declared legally disabled by the court and is no longer able to care for their own personal and/or financial needs.

The extent of the guardian’s duties is assigned by the court depending on the needs of the ward. The guardian can be responsible for only their personal affairs, only their financial needs (referred to a conservator), or responsible for both. The guardian or conservator can also be limited in their responsibilities as the court sees fit , such as, allowing the ward to drive or to sign legal documents.

Regardless of the reason for the guardianship filing, the process is the same. A petition is filed with the court seeking either emergency or permanent guardianship of a person, depending on

the surrounding circumstances.

Even though any adult can file a petition, the actual case is brought forth by the County Attorney and the potential ward is referred to as the Respondent. After the petition is filed, an evaluation of the individual is done by a physician, a psychologist, and a social worker.

Once the evaluations have been completed, a hearing before a judge and a six person jury must be held for the jury to decide there is clear and convincing evidence that a guardian should be appointed for the Respondent. Many times, all parties involved in the proceeding agree that a guardianship is necessary, however, the hearing and finding by jury are still required to preserve the rights of the Respondent.

If the Respondent is found to be disabled, then the judge appoints the guardian and assigns/limits their responsibilities. Just because someone filed the initial petition does not mean they will be the person the judge feels is the best qualified person to be appointed. The best interests of the ward always come first. If the ward has appointed someone his or her attorney in fact or agent by executing a power of attorney, that designation shall be treated as an indication of their preferences. Unfortunately, there are some cases where the ward does not have a family member or friend willing or qualified to be appointed. In that situation, the court

will appoint someone from the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services’ Guardianship Division, a state guardian. State guardians are held to the same standards as all other court appointed guardians in their duty to make periodic reports to the court.

In some cases, when a diagnosis of dementia is involved, the guardianship will be in place for the lifetime of the ward. In other cases, the guardianship ends up being temporary upon the termination of the court after a second evaluation process determines the ward has become capable of caring for their own personal and/or financial needs. This may be so in a situation where drug and/or alcohol addiction is involved. The guardian must seek treatment for the ward in order to uphold their duty to care for the ward’s well-being. If the ward makes vast improvements, a guardianship may no longer be necessary and can be terminated by the court or further limited by the court to the specific needs of the ward.

A guardian with financial responsibilities and the conservator must file with the court within sixty (60) days of appointment, an inventory of the assets coming under their control. They must keep a detailed record of all the transactions they have performed on behalf of the ward. They must file a biennial report specifying the amount and type of real and personal property remaining in their control or

invested by them, the nature of the investment, and expenditures made during the previous two years.

Any transactions requiring the sale of the ward’s property must first receive the approval of the court before the documents are executed.

Upon the termination of guardianship or conservatorship, whether because the ward has been declared no longer disabled or because the ward has died, a financial report an accounting must be submitted to the court and all assets must pay over to the person entitled thereto.

Upon approval of the report and account, the guardian or conservator is discharged and their surety, if any, will be released.

If you or a loved one are facing an adult guardianship for any reason, you should consult an Elder Law Attorney who is experienced in these matters. Every person involved in a guardianship matter is entitled to retain their own attorney.

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Avoiding Holiday Hassles HELP YOUR FAMILY MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR TIME TOGETHER

by TaNiqua Ward, M.S., Staff Writer

The holidays are finally here – and so is the holiday stress. The holidays are a special time to celebrate with family and friends, food and traditions. They are a time to spend with loved ones and make memories.

The holidays should be a wonderful, joyous time of year, but with so many different things going on and meeting different demands, they can also present their own woes.

During the holidays, it is essential to have a plan. You should know

where you will be spending the holidays or if you are hosting. Try to continue traditions that are already in place, but be open to forming new ones. Also, have a plan for the cooking, gift giving and other events that take place during the holiday season. Here are a few simple guidelines to help make decisions about where to spend the holidays.

Set Priorities. Know what your

family means to you and whether being together for the holidays is important to them. Find out your partner’s key holiday moments and the holiday festivities that are most important to attend. If Thanksgiving is not important to your partner’s family, plan to spend Thanksgiving with your family and Christmas with your partner’s family. Work together to make sure you are both spending precious holiday moments with your families.

Don’t Commit. It is common for family members and parents to call to ask you where you are spending the holidays. Do not commit to the first person that calls. Set a deadline for you and your partner to decide where you will spend the holidays and with whom. This will allow you both to make a good decision based on the offers made.

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to rotate which set of parents you spend Christmas with, explain that so everyone understands and has something to look forward to.

Reassure the family you want to spend time with each side. You may even bring up the idea of hosting a joint Christmas so both sides of the families can be together.

Be Flexible. The wonderful thing about holidays is that they come around every year. Where you decided to spend the holidays last year does not have to be the same place you decide to spend the holidays this year. Be open to creating new holiday traditions based.

Be ready to make quick changes in plans due to weather. Being flexible is one of the best qualities to have during the holiday season.

The holidays can be a difficult time but they don’t have to be. A little planning can go a long way.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Seniors Make the holidays fun and enjoyable for everyone

by Harleena Singh, Staff Writer

The holiday season is a time for celebration, fun and joy. However, if you have seniors in your family, you need to be more careful of the many dangers that can crop up during the family get together. Here are some tips you can use to ensure the health and safety of seniors in your family: Fire Hazards. Some holiday decorations are made of very combustible materials such as flammable cotton and tissue paper.

Keep these materials away from fireplaces, candles and wires so they don’t ignite. Choose artificial trees that are labeled “fire resistant.” If you do choose to set up a real tree, pick one that has green needles that don’t break easily and water it frequently. Additionally, use only indoor lights on it. LEDs burn cooler than conventional lights, reducing the risk of fire. Do not use lights with frayed or damaged cords. The National Safety Council advises using only lights that have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories (they should have a UL label). In case of fire, have an emergency plan of action.

Having a smoke detector in each room in your house is the best option for preventing a fire. Also, have at least one fire extinguisher in your home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, unattended cooking is one of the leading sources of home fires that occur around the holidays. Always keep an eye on food you’re cooking.

Floor Hazards. Some people set up elaborate arrangements in their homes for the holiday season.

However, you need to be sure they are kept out of the way. Decorations such as these may impede your elderly loved ones’ walkers or canes and their ability to walk,

increasing their chances of falling.

Floor rugs can conceal electrical cords and cause your loved ones to trip and fall.

Snow Hazards. Hire someone to shovel snow from your driveways and walkways. If you plan to do it yourself, work in small increments of time and snow, rather than trying to remove it all at once.

Bundle up your entire body and face, leaving no exposed skin, in order to prevent frostbite.

Power Outages. Keep a good supply of candles, dry matches, food, extra blankets and medications on hand. During power outages, caregivers and family members should check on seniors to make sure they have everything they need.

In addition to accidents, seniors also need to be more mindful of their health during the holidays.

Older adults are more prone to seasonal influenza and colds, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends seniors get a flu shot. Seniors tend to overeat and move less during the holidays, which can compromise heart health and increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, so help them modify their diet and eat meaningfully. The holidays can be busy times as well. Seniors need to make sure they take the time to rest and get enough sleep.

And there’s another danger you won’t find hanging on the tree or in the lights adorning the house.

According to the CDC, 15 of every 100 adults over the age of 65 years are affected by depression.

“Although the holiday season is typically a time of celebration and joy, this time of year can create a sense of nostalgia that may produce melancholy amongst the senior population,” said Sharon Roth Maguire, chief clinical officer for BrightStar Care. Watch for signs of depression in your loved ones

Having a smoke detector in each room in your house is the best option for preventing a fire. and be ready to give them a helping hand to get through the holidays.

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Harleena Singh is a freelance writer and blogger who has a keen interest in health and wellness. She can be approached through her blog (www.aha-now.com) and Web site, www.harleenasingh.com. Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook and Google+.

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Legacy Reserve’s Mission:

To provide an unrivaled senior living experience through the delivery of extraordinary services to residents in a refined environment, promoting maximum independence.

by Tanya J. Tyler, Editor, Living Well 60+

This senior living community, the latest on the Lexington landscape, offers numerous amenities and top-class touches that make it a vibrant, exciting community.

“We are redefining senior living,” said Jacqueline Kennedy, Director of Sales and Marketing at Legacy Reserve. “If someone has a notion of what senior living looks like, we ask them to tour Legacy Reserve.”

On your visit, you certainly won’t find Legacy Reserve residents just sitting around watching life go by.

On the contrary, they will be out and about, enjoying new friendships, planned adventures, incredible cuisine and an active lifestyle.

Of course, if you are inclined to relax in your spacious apartment home, you can certainly do so. But with so much going on at Legacy Reserve, you may decide you want to be right in the thick of everything.

Carolyn Edwards, a retired Realtor who recently moved to Legacy Reserve, appreciates all the comforts and possibilities she has discovered there. “Legacy Reserve is a fantastic community,” she said.

“It’s beautiful, and everything anyone would want to do is available: an indoor saltwater pool, theater, library, sports bar, restaurant, bistro, putting green and outside terrace area.”

A desire to downsize led Carolyn Richardson to Legacy Reserve.

“I did not need a great big house nor did I need a great big yard to take care of anymore,” she said.

“Most of the [other] places were not offering the kind of things that people my age want, but Legacy Reserve offered everything I was looking for. I can bring my pet, they have flexible dining hours, they have wonderful amenities and the location is great.” Legacy Reserve

is on Man o’ War Boulevard across adventures, friendships, wonderful from the brand-new Summit at cuisine, quiet evenings at home, Fritz Farm, a premier shopping whatever you wish.” venue with more than 70 shops and Some residents at Legacy Re20 restaurants to explore. There is a serve are still working, while others main entrance off Man o’ War and are immersing themselves in coma secondary entrance and exit off munity service and volunteering.

Toronto Drive, making coming and “Our residents are so incredibly going very convenient. active in the outside commuThe ability to keep participating nity – working, doing Meals on in favorite activities and try new Wheels, tutoring and more,” said ones was another incentive for Jacqueline. “They’re not just sitting Carolyn Richardson to move to around here. This allows them to Legacy Reserve. have social opportunities and new “It was perfect because I was not friendships.” ready to just sit down in a rocking Another alluring aspect of chair on the front porch,” she said.

Legacy Reserve is the dining op“I am so glad I moved in and get to portunities available. People who experience anare tired of other journey cooking will be in my life.” intrigued by all Betty their choices.

If someone has Dixon shares “Our dining Carolyn’s enexperience is a notion of what thusiasm. She, completely too, needed senior living looks different from to downsize, that of most and when senior living like, we ask them she discovoptions,” Jacto tour Legacy ered Legacy queline said.

Reserve, she “We feature Reserve. knew she had all-day dining found her so residents home. do not have to plan their dining “I do not think I could ask for experience around the community anything more,” she said. “This schedule. Residents have several was perfect for me. There is always areas to dine as well.” something going on and I have alInstead of simply having a comready made many new friends. My munity dining room, Legacy Redays are full and I am so incredibly serve offers Chandler’s Restaurant, happy to be here.”

Bernard’s Sports Bar, The Bluegrass Kennedy says her team at Legacy Bistro, seasonal terrace dining and Reserve often hear potential resiroom service menus. dents say, “I like it – but I’m just not “I came to Legacy Reserve to ready for it yet.” change the image of senior living “I would really like to break dining,” said Food Service Director through the ‘I am not ready for that’ Laura Blakeman, who has worked discussion when people are asked in the fine-dining industry since she about senior housing,” Kennedy was 16 years old and has spent the said. “At Legacy Reserve, we ask: past 12 years working in senior livNot ready for what? People need ing communities. “I have been givto know all we can offer them. en the freedom at Legacy Reserve This opportunity involves new to think outside of the box when

it comes to dining. I think of my 74-year-old parents that like to have dining experiences ranging from fine dining to a burger and a beer.

At Legacy Reserve, we have these possibilities plus so much more. It is exciting to provide residents the freedom to choose how, when and where they want to dine.”

Legacy Reserve feeds your brain and your curiosity as well through The Academy at Legacy Reserve, which provides curriculum opportunities for a variety of interests.

“Residents get to choose from an array of over 100 on-site classes, outings or events,” Jacqueline explained. “These revolve around education, fitness, hobbies, performing arts, wellness, technology, entertainment, travel and supporting causes near and dear to our residents’ hearts.”

Academy Director Janet Montgomery said, “It’s an incredible experience to see such vibrant seniors continuing to enjoy life.

The stereotype for senior living in regards to activities often revolves around things like bingo. That is certainly not the case at Legacy Reserve. These residents are meeting new friends and pursuing new passions. It is a privilege to create options for them to continue to pursue the freedom to enjoy life.”

Is your interest getting piqued?

You can get an initial overview of Legacy Reserve by visiting its Web site at http://legacyreserveky.com.

Then you can call (859) 286-5111 to schedule a personal tour, during which you can check out the apartments, the amenities and the dining venues and see how Legacy Reserve can enrich and enliven your senior years.

“We really want people to know what a great place this is to live and have more opportunities to enhance your lifestyle,” Jacqueline said. “It’s just what you’ve been searching for.”

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Kathy Blomquist (left) and Marie Darland participate in the Best Friends program at the Best Friends Day Center in Lexington.

Best Friends: Promoting a More Dementia-Friendly Community What’s good for the heart is good for the brain

by Kathy Blomquist

Nearly 5 million Americans and about 69,000 people in Kentucky are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

Nearly one in three seniors who die each year have Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Current medications cannot cure Alzheimer’s.

They only help lessen symptoms, such as memory loss and confusion, for a limited time.

We are learning what is good for the heart is good for the brain.

Controlling weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. A diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in fat and sodium also helps. Regular aerobic exercise (30 minutes three times or more per week), some strength and balance training and not smoking are important for heart and brain health, too. Higher education,

cognitive stimulation and social interaction seem to be related to the prevention of dementia.

Health and other services are critical for assisting individuals with dementia to retain their independence by meeting their unique needs, but the everyday things in life matter if they are to keep their self-respect and quality of life.

These include continuing the hobbies and activities of a lifetime; communicating with people who understand the basics of interacting with those who have dementia; and being loved, accepted and treated with dignity.

Because there is no cure for Alzheimer’s or other dementias and few effective treatments, developing ways to help people live with dementia is essential.

Best Friends, an approach to caring for people with dementia, has been building dementia-friendly communities since its founding in 1984 by Virginia Bell, who was a family counselor at the Sanders-

Brown Center on Aging at the time. Dementia-friendly communities have the power to change the way people think about living with dementia. They make a fundamental shift from focusing only on meeting the physical and health needs of people with dementia to supporting them so they can achieve the best quality of life reasonably possible.

The Best Friends approach is nationally and internationally promoted. Its foundation is relationships – getting to know your friends and their life stories and using this knowledge to focus on their strengths and abilities. Best Friends staff, participants, families, volunteers and students learn how to communicate with people with dementia and help others in the community become knowledgeable and sensitive as well.

Staff and volunteers listen, speak clearly with simple sentences, give compliments and ask opinions to help connect with people with dementia. Best Friends understand behaviors that seem strange or unreasonable become quite understandable when you know their origins. The focus is on maintaining dignity and replacing boredom and isolation.

The Best Friends Day Center is a dementia-specific adult day center with activities for participants, volunteer opportunities for community members and

learning experiences for students in a variety of disciplines from colleges in the area. It is now affiliated with Christian Care Communities, Kentucky’s largest faith-based, non-profit provider of senior living communities and long-term care. The Center is located near Brannon Crossing on the border of Lexington and Nicholasville, Ky. It operates in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association and the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Learn more about the Best Friends approach at www. bestfriendsapproach.com. Find out more about the Best Friends Adult Day Center at http://bestfriendsadultday.org or call (859) 258-2226.

Sources and Resources:

• Alzheimer’s Association: www.alz.org • University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging: www.uky.edu/coa/frontpage ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kathy Blomquist is a nurse who watched Best Friends develop when it was hosted by Second Presbyterian Church in Lexington. When she retired in 2011, it seemed natural to join the Best Friends volunteers, young and old, from all walks of life. Best Friends celebrates 500,000 volunteer hours this fall.

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FAMILY VISION

Vision Is Learned And It Can Be Relearned

by Dr. Rick Graebe, Family Eyecare Associates and Vision Therapy

Vision involves over 70% of the neural pathways of the brain. Vision is more than eye sight. Vision is the only body system that continues to develop after birth. Vision involves the way the eyes and brain interact. It takes approximately three years for the eyes to learn how to work together.

When they do not, it can result in the eyes turning in (esotropia) or out (exotropia), crossed eyes (strabismus) or lazy eye (amblyopia). To correct these problems,

Vision therapy (neuro-visional perceptual therapy) can help stimulate the brain to relearn how to see.

the brain must learn how to use the eyes together – in essence, the patient must relearn how to see. Fortunately, the brain is quite resilient and adaptable, and with vision therapy, problems can be effectively treated and the patient can achieve normal eyesight and healthy vision.

The period from birth to age 6 development is critical for vision.

Anything that interferes with clear vision in either eye during this period can result in amblyopia. If one eye sees clearly and the other eye sees a blur, the brain will suppress or ignore the eye with the blur. However, the child who has a problem with his or her vision

does not know he or she is not seeing properly. The brain compensates for the problem and the child gets used to the way he or she sees, thinking it is “normal.” While parents and physicians can see some eye problems, usually only a complete eye exam can reveal how the child is really seeing.

Early treatment of amblyopia is generally simple, involving eyeglasses, eye drops, eye patching and vision therapy. Vision therapy (neuro-visional perceptual therapy) can help stimulate the brain to relearn how to see. Visual therapy creates an environment where the brain receives more information and feedback about what the eyes and the visual system can do. This type of individualized, supervised treatment program is designed to correct visual-motor and/or perceptual-cognitive deficiencies.

Vision therapy helps individuals develop normal coordination and teamwork between the eyes. Supervised therapy sessions include procedures designed to enhance the brain’s ability to control eye alignment, eye tracking and eye teaming, eye focusing abilities, eye movements and/or visual processing. The vision therapist will use specialized computer and optical devices, including therapeutic lenses, prisms and filters. Visual skills are reinforced and made automatic through repetition and integration with motor and cognitive skills. The therapy rehabilitates the brain, creating new pathways, and helps it readjust the compensation

techniques it has learned. Scientific research shows children respond quickly to this treatment protocol; the average patient will show over a 3-year jump on their skill levels in just 30 weeks.

The American Optometric Association recommends preschool children receive a complete vision exam at the ages of six months, three years and five years. A comprehensive eye exam will test visual acuity at near, eye-teaming skills, eye-focusing skills, eye-movement skills and letter and word reversal frequency.

This is important because vision problems can lead to learning difficulties. Children who have visual perception disabilities have trouble making sense out of what they see because of the way their brains process visual information.

Early detection and correction of visual dysfunctions can have a tremendous impact on a child’s ability to see, read and learn.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Dr. Graebe received both his B.S degree in Visual Science and Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana University. He is a Behavioral Optometrist and learning expert. He has been in private practice here in the Bluegrass area for the past 32 years.

Family Eyecare Associates 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles, KY 40383 859.879.3665 | www.myfamilyvision.com www.kentuckyvisiontherapy.com

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IN HOME CARE (NON-MEDICAL) Accessible Home Care 366 Waller Ave. Ste. 112 Lexington, KY 40504 859-313-5167 www.accessiblebluegrass.com

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MOVING, ESTATE SALES, DOWNSIZING SERVICES Caring Transitions 1411 Delaware Ave. 859-543-9848 www.CTLex.net

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Personal Service Lends a Helping Hand Let Us Do That ready to tackle your to-do list

by Martha Evans Sparks and Jamie Lober, Staff Writers

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the length of your to-do list, perhaps you should call Let Us Do That, a personal assistant service based in Lexington.

The name of the company describes how it works quite well: You call, describe the chore Kelley Sloane you need done and they do it.

Kelley and Susan Sloane, the sisters who founded and run the company, are both experiSusan Sloane enced personal as-

sistants. Kelley spent 27 years in information technology and marketing before retiring from the corporate world. Susan became a touring tennis professional at age 15 and was ranked 19th in the world after just four years on the tour. She is now a successful real estate agent in Lexington.

Many of the Sloanes’ customers are seniors or people with health issues who can no longer drive and need transportation to various destinations. They may also need someone to accompany them to medical appointments and stay with them during the visit to be sure they understand the doctor’s instructions and get the paperwork sorted out correctly. Other clients want assistance with errands,

grocery shopping, vacation home care and general help at home. If you’re returning home after surgery or hospitalization, it can help to have an extra set of hands and feet to take care of everyday tasks. All of these are situations where Let Us Do That can step in and take care of things.

Like many entrepreneurs, Kelley saw a need and decided to fill it.

“I was thinking about the mostly senior people who are at home and living independently these days,” Kelley said. “My first client was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s. She was living by herself but needed help with home administration. We really benefit the children or other caregivers because it takes the pressure off them.”

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Kelley’s tech background often comes in handy. She can help clients set up computers and cell phones or even take over business projects.

“One client was a husband and wife with their own business who needed some extra help putting binders together and managing spreadsheets,” Kelley said. “I could do it because of my technical background.”

Services are customized based on need. Fees range from $20 an hour for round-trip transportation to an appointment to $40 an hour for complex activities such as organizing and running a garage sale. When Let Us Do That goes grocery shopping for you ($25 an hour), they bring the items to your home and put them away. They also walk pets.

One hour is the minimum per service and the fully insured company is very versatile.

“We have helped with packing and moving things into homes,” Kelley said. “The only things we do not do are house cleaning and staying overnight.”

While the Sloanes accept onetime service requests, they pride themselves on developing lasting relationships and friendships with their clients.

“It is a service a lot of people need, so it’s nice to be able to help them,” said Kelley. “It’s fun and I love getting to know and build wonderful relationships with these folks.”

For more information or to book a job, call (859) 219-9207 or send an email to info@letusdothat.com.

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Ulcers:

Is Stress to Blame?

by Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer

An ulcer is an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body. It is caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal. Ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract are the most common complaint.

There are two types of gastrointestinal ulcers: duodenal and gastric. Duodenal ulcers occur in the first foot of the small intestine just beyond the stomach. Gastric ulcers occur in the stomach. The stomach muscle crushes food and mixes it with pepsin and hydrochloric acid to digest it. When the lining of the stomach or duodenum is damaged, the pepsin and acid work on it the same way they do food – breaking it down to digest it. Too much pepsin and acid may cause an ulcer. An untreated ulcer can become a bleeding ulcer. This is when the ulcer eats into the blood vessels, causing the person’s blood to seep into their digestive tract.

A perforated ulcer has eaten a hole in the wall of the stomach or duodenum. Partially digested food and bacteria get into the hole, causing inflammation.

Another type of untreated ulcer

is a narrowing or obstruction of the intestinal opening, which prevents food from leaving the stomach and entering the small intestine.

These types of ulcers are directly caused by the destruction of either the intestinal or gastric lining of the stomach by hydrochloric acid. The stomach defends itself from pepsin and hydrochloric acid with a mucus coating that acts as a shield and produces a bicarbonate. The circulation of blood to the stomach lining facilitates cell renewal and repair. If any of these protective functions are impaired, it can lead to the destruction of the stomach lining and cause an ulcer. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication – ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, piroxicam – can interfere with the stomach’s ability to produce both bicarbonate and mucus, as well as affect the flow of blood to the stomach, hindering cell repair and causing the stomach’s defense mechanisms to fail.

It was long thought gastrointestinal ulcers and other digestive conditions were caused by stress.

We now know emotional stress does not cause ulcers; people with ulcers report emotional stress increases ulcer pain. Physical stress, however, can increase

the risk of developing an ulcer.

The main symptom of a gastrointestinal ulcer is a burning, gnawing sensation in the stomach that can last from 30 minutes to several hours. This pain is often interpreted as indigestion, hunger or heartburn. It can happen immediately after eating or several hours later. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness, tiredness and blood in the vomit or stool are other symptoms some people may experience. Risks for ulcers include type O blood, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or corticosteroids, improper diet, irregular or skipped meals, family history and chronic disorders such as liver disease, emphysema or rheumatoid arthritis. In addition to doctor-recommended treatments, individuals with ulcers should curb their caffeine intake.

Caffeine stimulates the secretion of acid in the stomach, which aggravates ulcer pain.

In 2005, clinical fellow Barry J. Marshall and pathologist J. Robin Warren received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for recognizing the role of Helicobacter pylori in gastritis and peptic ulcer diseases. It is now commonly accepted that Helicobacter pylori bacteria play a role in causing both duodenal and stomach ulcers. This bacteria can be transmitted from person to person via contaminated food and through water.

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FUNERAL

Finding Hope during the Holiday Season

by Kim Wade, Community Relations Director, Milward Funeral Directors

Anyone who has experienced a death of a loved one may find the holidays difficult. The season can become filled with feelings of sadness, loss and emptiness.

“Society encourages you to join in the holiday spirit, but all around you the sounds, sights and smells trigger memories of the one you love who has died,” said Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D, Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition “During the holidays it is important to remember to be tolerant and compassionate with yourself.”

While there are no set guidelines for coping with the hurt during the holiday’s, Dr. Wolfelt offers several suggestions to help grieving people continue their healing journey during the holiday season.

Talk About Your Grief

Don’t be afraid to express your feelings of grief. Ignoring your grief won’t make the pain go away and talking about it openly often

During the holidays it is important to remember to be tolerant and compassionate with yourself.

makes you feel better. Identify friends and relatives who understand that the holiday season can increase your sense of loss and allow you to talk openly about your feelings.

Be tolerant of Your Physical and Psychological Limits

Feelings of loss will probably leave you fatigued. Lower your own expectations about being at your peak physically and mentally during the holiday season.

Eliminate Unnecessary Stress

You may already feel stressed, so don’t overextend yourself.

Avoid isolating yourself, but be sure to recognize the need to have special time for yourself.

Realize also that merely “keeping busy” won’t distract you from your grief, but may actually increase your level of stress.

Talk About the Person Who Has Died

Include the person’s name in your holiday conversation. If you are able to talk candidly, other people are more likely to recognize your need to remember that special person who was an important part of your life.

Do What Is Right for You During the Holidays

Well-meaning friends and family often try to prescribe what is good for you during the holidays.

Instead of going along with their plans, focus on what you want to

do. Share your needs with your friends and family.

Plan Ahead for Family Gatherings

Decide which family traditions you want to continue and which new ones you would like to begin.

Plan out the activities you want to do so you don’t get caught off guard. This can create feelings of panic, fear and anxiety when your feelings of grief are already heightened. Leave room to change your plans if you feel it is appropriate.

Embrace Your Treasure of Memories

Memories are one of the best legacies that exist after the death of someone loved. And holidays always make you think about times past. Instead of ignoring these memories, share them with your family and friends. Keep in mind that memories are tinged with both happiness and sadness.

Express Your Faith

During the holidays, you may find a renewed sense of faith or discover a new set of beliefs. Associate with people who understand and respect your need to talk about these beliefs. You may want to attend a holiday service or special religious ceremony.

is being held at Milward Funeral Directors, 1509 Trent Boulevard, Lexington, on Monday, November 13 at 6pm. Co-sponsored by Bluegrass Care Navigators, the event will begin with refreshments, musical performance by Pianist Amy Brown and a craft for all guests at 6pm. Participate in the craft should bring a 4”x6” color or black & white copy of a photo of your loved one. The 7pm program includes remarks by Trish Standifur, Associate Minister, Crestwood Christian Church, Lexington; musical performance; and, a candlelight ceremony to honor loved ones. For reservations, call 859-272-3414 (requested, but not required).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kim Wade has been a marketing consultant for more than 20 years specializing in the funeral industry.

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10 Ways To Help a Housebound Friend Combatting elder isolation will make you feel good, too

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Balance and Vision Important for Preventing Falls Common medical conditions can affect sense of balance

by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

Vision and balance are highly integrated in the brain, but we don’t fully understand the relative contributions of the visual, proprioceptive and vestibular systems in maintaining balance and preventing falls. We do know there are several possible causes of balance problems. Balance erodes naturally and gradually with age, but several health conditions can cause people to experience equilibrium issues that affect proper stability.

Some of the most common medical conditions that can affect the sense of balance include:

1. Medications

Some medications carry side effects that can negatively impact balance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points to certain sedatives, antidepressants, antihistamines and blood pressure medications that have been linked to vision issues, drowsiness and dizziness. Some of these also cause damage to the inner ear, which is the body’s balance center.

2. Neurological disorders

(such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke or other ataxiarelated disorders) People suffering from these disorders often experience a decline in muscle control in the legs and arms, resulting

in loss of balance, disturbed gait and decreasing coordination and equilibrium.

3. Migraines

These debilitating headaches can cause motion sickness, vision issues and even disruptions in balance as the person suffering from them becomes extremely sensitive to light and sound. Dizziness usually occurs when the body’s visual information system is unable to properly process exterior stimuli via the brain, a function that is needed to maintain proper balance.

This condition can affect just about every organ in the body. It can cause vision problems and balance instability resulting from a combination of loss of sensation or nerve damage and inadequate blood flow to the bottoms of the feet.

8. Diseases of the eye Some of these can lead to dizziness and loss of equilibrium if

vision becomes impaired. Annual eye exams are vital to identifying and preventing conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts from affecting depth perception and healthy sight. Cataracts may cause balance issues as well. In most cases, when diagnosed early, successful cataract surgery will help fully restore balance.

Good health and wellness practices, including regular exercise, good nutrition and ample rest, are important ingredients in maintaining favorable equilibrium. The healthier a person’s lifestyle, the better chances he or she has for reducing the risk of balance issues.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Thomas W. Miller, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Scientist, Center for Health, Intervention and Prevention, University of Connecticut and Professor Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Department of Gerontology, College of Public Health, University of Kentucky.

4. Inner-ear conditions An ear infection can cause vertigo or dizziness, which in turn can cause balance problems.

5. Low blood pressure

This condition, known as hypotension, occurs when blood pressure in the arteries is low (typically under 90/60) and the brain is robbed of oxygen-rich blood. As a result, light-headedness occurs, causing impaired spatial awareness and dizziness and fainting if the patient sits or stands up too quickly.

6. Foot pain

Neuropathy and some other foot conditions ranging from bunions to corns and hammertoes can all impact steady footing and increase the chances of a slip and fall.

7. Uncontrolled diabetes

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Liberty Ridge Offers Residents a Comfortable, FaithBased Environment

by Bruce Maples, Sales and Community Outreach Coordinator

Liberty Ridge Senior Living Community has a perfect place for you. Whether you’re looking for an assisted living apartment with a wonderful array of amenities from which to choose or you would like to find a Memory Care Neighborhood for a loved one dealing with dementia, you’re sure to discover just the right residence at Liberty Ridge.

Liberty Ridge’s mission is to provide high-quality affordable housing and services in a caring Christian atmosphere to area seniors. People of all faiths are warmly invited to become part of this refreshing senior living community.

Choosing to move into an assisted living apartment at Liberty Ridge is an option that is available when you feel you can no longer maintain your household on your own. Liberty Ridge is one of only three places in Lexington that are certified by the state of Kentucky to provide assisted living services to residents. You can retain your cherished independence while receiving

as much help as you want or need with daily activities of living. Liberty Ridge strives to provide you just the right amount of support and assistance in a way that allows you to remain independent and in control of your life. Here you will have access to convenient services, security and optional personal assistance – even weekly scheduled transportation. The apartments include full bathrooms with safety features, including low-barrier walkin showers, and kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwave ovens.

No need to worry about cooking, all residents receive three quality hot restaurant style meals each day.

Trained caregivers are available to assist you 24 hours a day. Every staff member at Liberty Ridge is carefully chosen because they demonstrate a “servant’s heart,” treating every resident with genuine warmth and caring attention, helping them maintain their dignity and maximum independence.

For those who have a loved one who is dealing with memory loss, Liberty Ridge offers a sympathetic solution in its Memory Care Neighborhood. Residents live in a secure, homelike assisted living environment where their memories are cherished and their well-being is of

utmost importance. Professionals trained to deal with memory loss, early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia conditions will give you peace of mind, knowing your loved one is secure and in loving, helpful hands. The staff knows how to communicate effectively while helping residents enjoy a full life. There are no more than nine residents in the Memory Care Neighborhood, which means individual residents can receive specific, personalized attention.

There are plenty of opportunities for community activities as well as a specially designed “quiet room” for tranquility and agitation reduction.

Family members and caregivers are incorporated into the residents’ lives for comforting continuity, and they may also participate in support groups to share their experiences.

Liberty Ridge began as a nonprofit ministry of Eastland Church of God (which is right next door to the community) to help meet the growing need in Lexington for high-quality, affordable housing and services for retirees. It was established in 1999. Its governing volunteer board includes directors from the community. As a non-profit organization, Liberty Ridge offers the most affordable assisted living opportunity in the area, with service fees that are less than half the cost of a nursing home and flexible services – you pay only for the ones you need.

Liberty Ridge is managed by SeniorLife Solutions, Inc. Liberty Ridge is located at 701 Liberty Ridge Lane in Lexington

on 30 beautiful acres that include walking paths and a duck pond.

It may just be the place you’ve been hoping to find. For more information, call (859) 543-9449 or toll-free 1-800-264-0840. You can also visit its Web site at www. libertyridge.com.

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Sledding and Safety: Enjoy Some Family Fun Be careful when dashing through the snow

by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

Snow sledding with family members has long been a part of winter fun. You probably went sledding as a child, and you’ll want to share this fun activity with your children. From a health and wellness perspective, sledding can also cause injuries, some of them pretty serious, such as head injuries, the most common sledding accidents seen in emergency rooms. These can even be deadly. Children sledding can risk injury in collisions with objects, rocks, trees and other children or even adults. To keep children safe while sledding, make sure they follow these safety tips from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons:

1. Parents or other adults must supervise children at all times while they are sledding.

2. When hills are coated with snow, they may all look like great spots for sledding, but be very careful when choosing a location for your kids to sled. Not all hills are safe. Sled only in designated areas free of fixed objects such as trees, posts and fences.

3. All riders must sit facing forward, steering with their feet or a rope tied to the steering handles of the sled. No one should sled head-first down a slope.

4. Do not sled on slopes that end in a street, drop off, parking lot, river or pond.

5. Children under 12 years old should wear a helmet.

6. Wear layers of clothing for protection from injuries and frostbite.

7. Do not sit or slide on plastic sheets or other materials that can be pierced by objects on the ground.

8. Use a sled with runners and a steering mechanism, which is safer than toboggans or snow disks.

9. Do not sit or slide on plastic sheets or other materials that can be pierced by objects on the ground.

SOURCES & RESOURCES:

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons http://orthoinfo.aaos.org

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November/December 2017

Traveling with a Wheelchair

by Martha Evans Sparks, Staff Writer

If anybody knows how to travel by wheelchair, it’s Ralph Yoder. For more than 20 years, Yoder’s lower body has been paralyzed and he has only limited use of his hands.

It all began Aug. 15, 1994, the day Yoder fell off a roof. He landed on a concrete driveway 20 feet below, completely shattering two vertebrae in his neck. Fracture is the most serious injury the spine can suffer because if the fractured vertebrae move, the spinal cord may be compromised, causing paralysis of all muscles below the point of injury.

That is what happened to Yoder.

He was 37 years old. He had a wife and two young daughters. He would never walk again. His hands no longer responded correctly to his efforts to move them.

With hard work and determination, Yoder learned to feed himself and write again. But he remains immobile and must be lifted from his wheelchair to a chair, bed, or vehicle. He received a custom-fitted motorized wheelchair. He now moves along at a good clip all over his Central Kentucky town, day or night, in the heat or cold.

When the Yoders wanted to try flying with the wheelchair, they did a lot of research. Airlines generally let immobile passengers fly, but the secret to a successful flight is to start planning early. One week or at least 48 hours may be required for the airline to meet some requests.

If you call an airline’s main reservation number or go to its Web site, you can usually access a Disability

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Service Request form or find a spe- in which an airline sent his chair cial assistance section that will give to the wrong airport, the Yoders information about whether your purchased a Ford E-150 van. The needed medical device or particuvan makes possible road trips from lar type of wheelchair is approved Kentucky to visit their family in for travel. Although it depends on Pennsylvania. A special lift raises the aircraft, in most cases an immo- Yoder, chair and all, into the pasbile passenger will be senger’s side of the transferred to an aisle front seat of the van. A Most airlines seat and the wheelchair bolt in the floor of the stowed elsewhere on van secures the chair, require a the same plane. and Yoder, still in his disabled According to inforchair, straps in with a person to mation on the Delta seat belt made to work always fly with with the wheelchair.

Airlines Web site (www.delta.com), bea companion, And he’s ready to go. fore an immobile pasIf your disability never alone. senger can book a flight, enables you to transthe airline must know fer from a wheelchair his or her weight. This enables the into an automobile, storing a airline to have adequate personnel folding wheelchair in the trunk or available at the airport to lift the back seat of your car, it simplifies passenger from the wheelchair into the trip considerably. It is always a regular seat on the aircraft. If the advisable to travel with someone chair is motorized, the airline needs who is familiar with how to help to know what is needed to recharge you transfer and other routines its battery. Most airlines require a of your day as a disabled person, disabled person to always fly with a including getting up and dressed in companion, never alone. the morning and preparing for bed After a frightening experience at night.

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