Living Well 60+ March-April 2020

A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR YOUR GENERATION MARCH / APRIL 2020 VOL. 16 ISSUE 1

ENTERTAINMENT • HEALTH • BARGAINS • LIFESTYLE

Senior Living Innovative options include co-op housing

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Senior Living Communities Should Complement Your Lifestyle

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Senior Cooperative Housing Communities Growing in Popularity

11 ELDER LAW: Resource Assessments: The Unknown Step to Saving Money for Married Couples on the Way to Medicaid

12 Dealing with Debt Collectors: Know Your Rights 14 Online Dating for Seniors

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to slow down (as we all do)? What are your options? In this issue of our magazine, we look at some innovative options, including a growing trend called co-op housing. And remember, these days nursing homes are a far cry from what they used to be. Most of these facilities recognize and honor that more and more seniors want to remain active and independent. They just want a little help

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with some activities of daily living, or they no longer want the hassle of home maintenance (lawn mowing, repairs, etc.). Do your research and make your choices now before you find yourself under pressure to decide immediately. Find someplace where you can still live life like you mean it!

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Senior Living Communities Should Complement Your Lifestyle These facilities offer a range of care and amenities

by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

Lifestyle changes as a result of aging require a careful look at senior living options.

As we move on in years, transitions or shifts must be taken. With impending joint replacement, my wife went looking for a one-level home to eliminate stairs and accommodate the lifestyle changes we have to make.

Lifestyle changes as a result of aging require a careful look at senior living options. It’s important to realize healthy lifestyle changes do not have to be extreme to be effective. Taking small steps can make for a smooth transition when needed. Choosing a healthy lifestyle with adequate sleep, nutritious food and

reasonable amounts of exercise creates good habits as you age.

Lifestyle needs vary from person to person.

Along the way we have gained experience, wisdom and patience. As one comes to realize the need for some lifestyle changes, where and how we live become essential focuses.

Senior living communities offer a range of services and care, including holistic approaches to health and wellness. There are seminars and options for lifelong learning, social connections and opportunities to keep growing as a person. These options are directly related to your lifestyle and the baggage of health-related issues common to aging.

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Active adult and 55-plus communities are gaining popularity. They offer various levels of care as they become needed.

Active adult communities are typically restricted to people who are 55 years of age and older. These communities offer independent residential living, usually in a single-family home, townhome, condominium or multi-family properties, either for sale or rent. Some offer small apartments. A monthly fee for services and amenities is usually applied. Access to higher levels of care varies; these may not be offered at all facilities. Hospitality services and outdoor maintenance are usually included in the monthly fee, and the community could offer additional amenities such as a clubhouse and recreational activities including golf and swimming.

Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) offer several kinds of residences for independent living and various levels of health care services. Beyond independent living, these communities often provide assistance for residents who require help with activities of daily living.

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For individuals with special needs, skilled nursing care services are available, as well as memory care. Skilled nursing care is a high level of medical care that must be provided by licensed health professionals, such as registered nurses and physical, speech and occupational therapists. These services, which can be necessary over the short term for rehabilitation from illness or injury, include wound care, intravenous (IV) therapy, injections, catheter care and monitoring vital signs and medical equipment. Skilled nursing care provided in any setting for any duration must be ordered by a doctor to be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, the VA or private health insurance. These facilities usually provide a written agreement or long-term contract to the resident. There may be a one-time upfront entrance fee and a predictable monthly fee.

Memory care in some senior living communities specializes in services dedicated to caring for residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia or cognitive impairments. Memory care units offer the same services as assisted living facilities but with increased supervision and activi-

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ties intended to stimulate memory, such as music, arts and crafts and games. Most memory care programs include innovative technologies and interventions that can decrease the resident’s anxieties and difficulties related to dealing with dementia.

The American Academy of Family Physicians provides an excellent resource along with some medical advice for senior living options online at https://familydoctor.org/housing-options-for-seniors/.

SOURCES AND RESOURCES

• American Academy of Family Physicians (https://familydoctor.org/housing-options-for-seniors) 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 Gerontology, College of Public Health and Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, at the University of Kentucky.

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numerous senior co-ops, which are generally for those age 55 years and older who are still active and independent. The first senior housing co-op began in Edna, Minn., in 1978. Since then the number of cooperatives has expanded, primarily in the Midwest.

From a social aspect, the co-ops are designed to bring residents together.

Many feature community rooms, activity buildings, gardens and parks, which make it easier for seniors to connect. Often the co-ops offer convenient access to nearby shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Because the co-ops are exclusive to seniors, residents don’t have to worry about rowdy college students or other troublesome neighbors moving in next door or upstairs.

One benefit of belonging to a cooperative living environment is you have

an equal voice in how it’s run. You have the same tax benefits of home ownership but without the hassle of home upkeep. This makes an ideal transition from long-time home ownership to a more maintenancefree lifestyle without being at the mercy of a landlord and nuisance neighbors. As a resident you own the building and land collectively with the other residents.

Senior co-ops are operated as nonprofits and the target residents are middle- to upper-middle-income seniors.

Typical amenities include fitness rooms, a community kitchen, a library, a workshop, laundry facilities, guest rooms, indoor heated parking and outdoor gardens.

Services can include maintenance of common areas and home appliances, housekeeping for the common areas, on-site transportation and social activities such as book clubs, field trips, discussion groups, movie nights and happy hour.

The perks far outweigh the few downsides. Some communities may impose restrictions on smoking and pets.

With co-ops increasing in popularity, many now have lengthy wait lists. Co-op living can also complicate things if a resident dies or becomes ill and needs to be moved to a nursing care facility. The resident’s family members will have to continue paying their monthly dues until the shares are sold. Check out www.seniorcoops. org/housing-list-2 for the largest listing of senior cooperatives by state.

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Resource Assessments:

The Unknown Step to Saving Money for Married Couples on the Way to Medicaid

by Bluegrass ElderLaw LLC

Many married couples are unaware of an important element of asset preservation when faced with long-term care expenses – the Medicaid Resource Assessment.

A portion of the Medicaid rules is designed to protect the community spouse (spouse at home) from impoverishment and unnecessary dissipation of family assets.

Only the institutionalized spouse (spouse in a facility) is required to have assets of $2,000 or less and a pre-paid funeral.

The inspiration for this article came from a recent trip one of our staff members took to the Medicaid office. She was waiting to speak to a caseworker and began to chat with a client who had spent down all of his parents’ assets – more than $100,000 – in order to reach a balance of $2,000 so his father could be Medicaid eligible. She came to my office afterwards, heartbroken for the man and his family. They never knew about or obtained a Resource Assessment from the Medicaid office.

The failure to have a proper Resource Assessment in a timely manner can cost couples thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. The community spouse is entitled to keep a portion of the family assets and the Medicaid office establishes that amount at the time of the Resource Assessment. During the Resource Assessment, the caseworker will look at the countable assets belonging to the couple and allocate them between them. Depending on the amount of the countable resources, the community spouse can keep half the amount (or a minimum of

$25,728 up to $128,640). At that time, the caseworker will determine the amount of the spend down (if one is necessary) in order to qualify for Medicaid.

The Resource Assessment operates as a snapshot of the assets owned by a married couple. A delay in obtaining the assessment will reduce the amount of assets available to be set aside for the community spouse. It is better to obtain the Resource Assessment sooner rather than later (within the first couple of months of institutional placement) when assets are higher rather than lower – yes, you want to walk into the Medicaid office for your Resource Assessment owning more assets rather than fewer! The patient usually is not eligible for Medicaid at the time of the assessment, which makes the assessment even more important. It may not make sense until you see how it works.

Here is an example: Judy and John, a long-time married couple, were devastated when Judy had to be placed in the nearby skilled nursing facility. Judy and John were both well-educated individuals. They knew for Judy to be eligible for Medicaid, they would have to spend down their resources. John read articles in magazines and on the Internet about Medicaid. He knew Judy could only have $2,000 in assets. Both of them have retirement accounts; they own their home and one car; and John has $80,000 in a nonretirement investment account.

The Wrong Way for Judy to qualify for Medicaid is to spend down all their assets until they have only $2,000 in family assets.

While she will certainly

qualify when the application is made, John will be without assets he could have retained.

The Right Way for Judy to qualify is to get a Resource Assessment as soon as she goes into the nursing home. The Medicaid caseworker will tally up the countable assets, which, in this case, is only the $80,000 account (because in the state of Kentucky retirement accounts are exempt assets). Next the caseworker will divide the assets in half. Judy gets $40,000 in her “bucket.” John gets $40,000 in his “bucket.” The home and the car are exempt for the community spouse. John and Judy’s spend-down amount is $38,000; they will need to spend the funds in Judy’s “bucket” until her assets are only $2,000. These monies can be spent on either of them. John could buy a new car, pay down the mortgage, remodel the home, buy special things for his wife like a new TV or clothing.

After Judy’s bucket is at $2,000 or less, she can apply for Medicaid and will be eligible.

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1. Clean up extraneous bank accounts. Think about closing or consolidating accounts you no longer use.

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count owned jointly with the community spouse. The joint account should be used for the institutionalized spouse alone.

Any allocation of income from the institutionalized spouse to the community spouse should be transferred to the community spouse’s account before being spent for the community spouse.

3. After the Resource Assessment, consider moving the spend-down funds to a separate account and spending them from that account. When the account has been depleted, it is time to make the Medicaid application if the patient is in a Medicaid-designated bed.

4. Keep all your bank records and purchase receipts and be prepared to trace all your fund transfers.

5. The Medicaid worker should give you or your representative the Resource Assessment with the spend-down amount. (This form is PA-22.) Do not leave the office without it because the Medicaid office will not retain a copy for you.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

by Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer

It’s important to know your rights when dealing with debt collectors through the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The FDCPA covers credit card debt, auto loans, medical bills, student loans, mortgages and other household debts but it does not cover business debts, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Debt collectors have restrictions on what they cannot say or do when calling. They cannot: • Call before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. unless you ask them to.

• Harass you with numerous repeat calls.

• Call you at work if you have asked them to stop.

• Talk to anyone but you, your spouse or your attorney about the debt.

• Use abusive or obscene language.

• Misrepresent the amount of your debt.

• Falsely claim to be an attorney, law enforcement official or a credit bureau representative.

• Threaten to sue you, garnish wages or seize property unless they actually intend to do so.

• Attempt to collect interest, fees or other charges on top of the amount you owe, unless the original contract or your state law allows it.

• Apply a payment for a debt toward another debt.

The FDCPA gives debt collectors some rights, too. A collector can contact other people to find out your address, your home phone number and where you work but usually cannot contact them more than once. They can also sue you or take money

from your paycheck, but only after they get a garnishment court order.

There are effective ways to deal with debt collectors. Talk to them at least once to try to resolve the matter. Within five days of contacting you, a collector must send you a written statement, called a validation notice, stating the amount of money they believe you owe, the name of the creditor and what action to take if you believe you don’t owe the money, says the FDCPA. So before even engaging in conversation with a debt collector, ask them to send you the information in writing.

Keep the conversation as short as possible.

“They’re interrogating you. They’re trying to determine if you have the capacity to pay,” said John Ulzheimer, president of consumer education for Credit.com. “Say as little as possible.”

“Stick with the facts. Be a broken record,” said Gerri Detweiler, co-author of Debt Collection Answers: How to Use Debt Collection Laws to Protect Your Rights.

Here are some ways to get collection agencies to stop calling you. The FTC’s Facts for Consumers series publication Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers recommends you: Notify the collector in writing to stop contacting you.

Make a copy of the letter for your records and send the original by certified mail with a return receipt. Sending a letter to stop contact does not get rid of the debt; the creditor or the debt collection agency can still sue you to collect the debt.

Once the collector receives your letter, they may not contact you again, with two exceptions: to confirm they will not contact you again or to let you know they

or the creditor intend to take a specific action, such as filing a lawsuit.

If you don’t believe you owe the money, dispute the debt in writing. Send it by certified mail so the debt collection agency can’t deny receiving it, says Jeffrey Suher, a consumer attorney in Pittsburgh specializing in debt collection cases. You can request they send you a verification of debt, which would include a copy of the bill.

Keep records of phone calls from debt collectors and save messages.

Maintain a file with these notes and copies of all written correspondence to and from the collector. Write down the day and time of every collection call, the collection agency’s name, the amount it says you owe and a summary of the conversation. A paper trail could be essential if the debt collector breaks the law.

Debt collectors have a certain number of years they can sue you and win to collect a debt. This statute of limitation usually begins when you fail to make a

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payment on a debt. Each state has its own statutes of limitations for different types of debt, but some credit card companies operate according to the statute in their home state, not yours. In some states, making a payment or providing written acknowledgment of the debt restarts the statute of limitations. If you’re unsure whether a debt is time-barred, ask the collector when its records show you made your last payment.

Do not ignore any lawsuit even if it’s a time-barred debt or you have already disputed it in writing as detailed. If you

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choose to work with a debt collector, don’t be afraid to negotiate. Most collectors are happy to receive anything versus nothing.

“Start offering 10 to 15 percent of what they say you owe,” Ulzheimer said. “Then settle somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 to 50 percent.” Be sure to have them send the details to you in writing before submitting a payment. Pay with a cashier’s check rather than a personal check. “Do not under any circumstances provide debt collectors with access to your bank account,” said Suher.

Report any debt collection violations to

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Sources:

• Bankrate.com • Credit.com • ExpertLaw • Federal Trade Commission • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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Online Dating for Seniors Be positive and get creative

by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer

With the help of the Internet, seniors can find matches from the comfort of their own homes.

The trend of online dating spans across all age groups. It can be a successful venture as long as both people are open-minded, confident and willing to try new things together. The most important dating component for seniors is mindset. SilverSingles.com says being positive is one of the most important traits to have when dating as an older person.

Online dating is great for people who know what they want.

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Online dating is great for people who know what they want. The more you can narrow down what you’re looking for in a partner, the easier it is to find the right person for you. Seniors generally are mature and have plenty of life experience, as well as hobbies and family. This means they have a lot to bring to a relationship.

If you’re wondering where to begin, consider whether you’re looking for a free service or if you’re willing to pay for dating leads. The main advantage to paying is the Web sites verify people’s identities and look out for your safety as best they can.

Free sites may attract people who are not going to take dating as seriously as you may hope.

Appearance matters because this is the first thing someone notices about you.

When you take your photo to use on a dating Web site, SilverSingles.com suggests you show your face and make sure not to wear sunglasses or a hat. Choose a solo photo instead of a group shot and don’t upload a photo that’s more than two years old. Have a friend take pictures of you when you’re out and about. Be truthful with the information you share. EHarmo-

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ny.com recommends not being vague. Fill your profile with details that reflect you as an individual. If you write something like, “I enjoy spending time with friends and family” or “I like to have fun,” you’re going to blend in with everyone else. Dare to be different. Get creative.

Some Web sites such as EliteSingles. com give comprehensive personality tests that ask questions based on the Five Factor Model developed by Robert McCrae and Paul Costa. This test will calculate your levels of neuroticism, agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness and openness.

The developers say using personality tests helps create matches where the people both complement and enhance each another.

When you make a move (it doesn’t matter if the man or the woman makes the first move), comment on something other than the person’s looks. Say something about what the person wrote in their profile that caught your attention. Tinder found people who are proactive and send the first message are often more satisfied with their online dating experience.

Take your time meeting someone, but

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don’t wait too long because you want to ensure the other person is actually serious about getting together. Tinder says you’ll save a lot of time, energy and emotional investment by meeting as soon as possible.

Reveal information about yourself slowly but surely. Online and during the first few dates, the person is still a stranger, so don’t reveal your home address or workplace right away. Always meet in public places while it is still daylight and tell a trusted friend or family member about your plans.

Don’t give up! There is sure to be someone out there who is sincere and looking for the same things you are in a relationship. Remember it may take many dates to find the perfect match. It’s about learning from your experiences, getting to know new people and exploring in your community. When you go about online dating the right way it can be safe and fun – and it could lead to long-term romance.

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John A. Patterson MD, MSPH,

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Sundays

Yoga Health & Therapy Center Classes

Mon, Wed, Fri

Our Yoga Classes feature slow

Free Activities for Seniors at the Charles Young Center

and relaxation techniques.

from 9-1pm, free activities for

stretch with gentle breathing,

Class size is small, to provide

careful instruction. Yoga classes are offered Mon through Thurs

(daytime and evening), and Sat

mornings. Our Meditation Starter Course teaches simple ways to focus and quiet the mind;

5-week sessions are offered on Sundays at 5:30 pm. A non-

profit organization operating

since 1981, The Yoga Health &

Therapy Center is located at 322 W. 2nd St. Free private parking

is provided for most classes. For more information on fees and

scheduled dates and times, call

us at 859-254-9529, or email us at info@yogahealthcenter.org

Senior Programs Open MWF seniors including, Bodies in

Balance (Fall prevention/fitness classes), Line Dancing, Indoor

Pickleball, Technology 101 and other social, educational and recreational activities.

Contact Katherine at 859-246-

0281 or kdailey@lexingtonky.gov

Mondays

APRIL THRU JUNE

Southland Drive, Lexington,

KY 859-373-0033. Full details at www.mindbodystudio. org/?page_id=1262. UK

Wellness Program offers deep discount for UK employees, retirees and spouses.

4th Monday

Lexington Area Parkinson’s Support Group

Relax the body, quiet the mind, open the heart. 8 week course

restorative class integrates gentle yoga, breathing

techniques, meditation and

wellness tips for all ages and levels of physical condition.

Classes may include chair yoga, restorative, yin yoga, tai chi,

and more. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced yogis!

Donations-based class.

1st Tuesday

Lupus Support Group

Living & Coping with Lupus: meets 1st Tuesday of every

month at Imani Baptist Church, 1555 Georgetown Road,

Lexington from 7:00pm–8:30pm.

The Lupus Foundation of

Free daytime and evening

America support groups are

with PD and their care partners.

caring environment where people

4th Monday of each month at

caregivers and loved ones can

on 1st Wednesday of each

of coping and insights into

meetings held at Crestwood

lupusmidsouth.org.

Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, KY.

Mon & Wed

discussion groups for people

intended to provide a warm and

Daytime meetings held the

with lupus, their family members,

noon. Evening meetings held

share experiences, methods

month at 6:00 pm. Both group

living with chronic illness. www.

Christian Church, 1882

For more details contact Elaine info@parkinsonslexington.

MELT Method Hand, Foot and Body Healing

parkinsonslexington.com for

Mondays and Wednesdays

held by LAPSG.

living at any age! Enjoy a gentle

Tuesdays

inflammation, stress, anxiety and

at 859-277-1040 or by email com. Please visit www.

Class by Shayne Wigglesworth.

details and other free events

at 12pm - Discover pain-free

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Community Yoga Class The “gold standard” with Lauren Higdon mindfulness program worldwide.

180 in Lexington. This weekly

foam roller class to reduce pain, more! MELT Method certified

instructor Shayne Wigglesworth will teach you healing

Every Tuesday 10:30am–

techniques you can use for self

309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite

rollers are provided. Perfect

11:30am at Centered Studio,

care at home. All materials and

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for all ages, body types and

skill, art form and movement

more during Reforest the

more – call or go online: www.

experienced dancers welcome.

race participants will receive

experience levels. Learn

centeredlex.com 859-721-1841.

Wednesdays Mindfulness and Relaxation for Health Relax the body, quiet the

mind, open the heart. Arrive 6:00-6:30 and deeply relax, instruction 6:30-8:00 PM.

No prior experience of yoga or meditation required.

Mobilize your inner resources for promoting health and managing the stress of

caregiving, burnout and chronic disease. Cultivate your innate

happiness, peacefulness and

compassion. Study and practice in a supportive group. Gentle mindful movement, deep

relaxation, sitting meditation and discussion. Instructor:

John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, Cost $10. Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive,

Lexington, KY 859-373-0033.

Full details at http://www.

mindbodystudio.org/?page_ id=1055.

Weekly

Free Class: ‘How to Stay Young’

Triple Crown Chiropractic and Wellness offers a free class

twice a week explaining how to keep your body young through chiropractic care. Free spinal

screening available for anyone who attends the class. To

register for the class, please

call 859-335-0419. Questions to pr.triplecrownchiro@gmail.

therapy. Beginner-focused but

No partner or dance experience a t-shirt, sustainability swag required. Fridays 7:30-9:00

from Live Green Lexington,

Nataliya Timoshevskaya and

walk, and a beautiful 5k Cross

PM. Cost $10. Instructors:

Dr John Patterson. Mind Body Studio 517 Southland Drive,

Lexington, KY 859-373-0033.

Full details at http://www.

mindbodystudio.org/?page_ id=214.

Feb 23 - April 11 PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou Training Program

help us Reforest the Bluegrass!

healthandwellnessmagazine.net /race-calendar.html for details.

March 28

Miles for Marrow 5K

Join us for the inaugural Miles For Marrow 5K Presented by UK College of Pharmacy as

The Kentucky Derby Festival

works everyday to save lives

through their NEW training

at Coldstream Park (Address:

experience levels. Registration

KY 40511). Form a social

Training Program is now open

SAVE $3 on your registration.

for Be The Match, which

and PNC can help you do both

through transplant. 9:00am

program for bicyclists at all

1850 Pisacano Dr, Lexington,

for the FREE PNC Tour de Lou

team of 5 or more and you all

online at KDF.org.

healthandwellnessmagazine.net

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Shamrock Shuffle 3K Join us to walk, shuffle or

run in this St. Patrick’s Day tradition! For our serious

runners, we’re chip timed.

For our shenanigan-loving

A Day of MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Body, Mind and Heart

Relax the body, quiet the mind and open the heart. Promote

resilience, manage stress and prevent burnout. Mobilize

your own inner resources for

healing. Learn mind-body skills for managing stress-related

chronic conditions. 9AM-4PM. Facilitator: John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP

Mind Body Studio 517

Southland Drive Lexington.

Pre-registration required by calling 859-373-0033 and

emailing john@mindbodystudio. org. Full details at http://www. mindbodystudio.org/?page_ id=1020. UK Wellness

Program offers discount for

UK employees, retirees and spouses.

/race-calendar.html for details.

Saturdays

Lexington Farmer’s Market Every Saturday (April – October, 7am-2pm)

four-legged friends! When you

visit the Lexington Farmers’ Market! Browse

costumes, kids, strollers and

shuffle, you help local families in need of affordable housing.

100% of net proceeds benefit

Lexington Habitat for Humanity.

healthandwellnessmagazine.net /race-calendar.html for details.

John’s Run/Walk Shop

Reforest 5K

and Lexington’s Division of

Fridays

the Reforest 5k. Run a race,

Environmental Services present plant a tree! Race proceeds will help raise money to

purchase trees for Reforest

Passionate and Romantic–

the Bluegrass! With your

uniquely transformative social

after the race and thousands

help we hope to plant trees

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runners, we welcome walkers,

attend the class!

Mindful and Meditative. A

Farm Park! Come run with us to

go further on your bicycle?

gift from the office to those who

Argentine Tango “Dance of the heart”

Country style course at Hisle

we raise funds and awareness

March 21

Way #4103 Lexington, KY. Free

trees to plant after their run/

Wish you could ride faster or

and Wellness: 1795 Alysheba

com. Triple Crown Chiropractic

Bluegrass later in April. All

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downtown Lexington, 241 West Main Street, herbs and spices, honey, beeswax, candles,

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Senior Services DIRECTORY

Category Key

Does your business provide excellent senior services?

County Offices & Meal Programs call us for a spot Health Care Systems & Hospitals in the directory 859.368.0778 Transportation, Personal Shopping, Errands Senior Day Centers, Adult Day Centers & Respite Care In Home Care (Non-Medical) In Home Medical Care Mental Health, Family & Caregiver Support, Advice Disability & Rehabilitation

About the Directory Living Well 60+ is striving to make your search for local senior services a bit easier. We know there are many companies available to assist seniors in central Kentucky – so many that beginning a search to fit your need can seem like a daunting task.

That’s why our directory features a collection of local companies and organizations who have a solid track record of providing exceptional assistance. We hope it becomes a useful starting point in your search for quality senior services.

Medical Equipment, Supplies & Monitoring Systems Finances & Estate Planning, Trusts/Wills, Reverse Mortgage Funeral Arrangement & Pre-Planning Legal Services Home Repair & Maintenance

Skilled Nursing Facilities, Personal Care Homes, Long-Term Care Senior Independent Living & Retirement Housing Real Estate / Rent- Subsidized Housing For Independent Living Moving, Estate Sales, Downsizing Services Fitness, Healthy Eating & Healthy Living Healthcare, Medicare Help and Insurance Vision Care Entertainment

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HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS & HOSPITALS Lexington Clinic

1221 S. Broadway Lexington, KY 40504 859-258-4000

IN HOME CARE (NON-MEDICAL) Accessible Home Care

3150 Custer Drive, Suite 303 Lexington, KY 40517 859-313-5167 www.accessiblebluegrass.com

Alliance Medical & Home Care 3716 Willow Ridge Road Lexington, KY 40514 859-296-9525 www.alliancelexington.com

Assisting Hands

1795 Alysheba Way, Ste. 7105 Lexington, KY 40509 859-264-0646 www.assistinghands.com/lexington

Senior Helpers of the Bluegrass 3070 Harrodsburg Rd. Ste. 240 Lexington, KY 40503 859-296-2525 www.seniorhelpers.com/lexington

Seniors Helping Seniors

Where seniors who want to help are matched w/ seniors looking for help

710 E. Main Street Lexington, KY 40502 859-408-1145 www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/lexington

IN HOME MEDICAL CARE Medi-Calls

1055 Wellington Way #215 Lexington, KY 40513 859-422-4369

Saint Joseph Home Health

2464 Fortune Dr. Ste. 110 Lexington, KY 40509 859-277-5111 www.saintjosephanchomecare.com

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DISABILITY & REHABILITATION

YMCA of Central Kentucky 239 E. High St. Lexington, KY 40502 859-254-9622 ymcaofcentralky.org

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Winchester Center 160 Pedro Way 859-745-2152 www.drayerpt.com

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Richmond Center 1054 Center Drive, Ste. 1 859-625-0600 www.drayerpt.com

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Lexington Perimeter Center

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SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING & RETIREMENT HOUSING Mayfair Village

3310 Tates Creek Rd. Lexington, KY 40502 859-266-2129 www.mayfairseniors.com

Windsor Gardens of Georgetown Assisted Living 100 Windsor Path Georgetown, KY 40324 502-570-0540

marsha@goodworksunlimited.com

Rose Mary C. Brooks Place 200 Rose Mary Dr. Winchester, KY 40391 859-745-4904 www.brooksplace.org

The Lafayette

600 Perimeter Drive, Ste. 175 859-268-1201 www.drayerpt.com

690 Mason Headley Rd. 859-278-9080 www.lafayettelexington.com

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Lexington Beaumont Center

Ashland Terrace

1010 Monarch Street, Ste. 150 859-219-0211 www.drayerpt.com

FINANCES & ESTATE PLANNING, TRUSTS/WILLS, REVERSE MORTGAGE Attorney Walter C. Cox, Jr & Assoc. LLC 2333 Alexandria Dr. 859-514-6033 www.waltercoxlaw.com info@waltercoxlaw.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Bluegrass Elder Law

120 North Mill Street, Ste 300 859-281-0048 www.bgelderlaw.com

HOME REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

Mountain Waterfalls

Award-Winning Water Features 859-684-0642 www.mountainwaterfalls.net

475 S. Ashland Ave. Lexington, KY 40502 859-266-2581 www.ashlandterrace.org

Hometown Manor Assisted Living Community Georgetown, Lawrenceburg, Shelbyville 859-229-5914 www.hometownmanor.com

St Andrews Retirement Community 300 Stocker Dr. 859-625-1400 www.standrewsplace.org

Hometown Manor Assisted Living Communities 2141 Executive Drive, Lexington (859) 317-8439 www.hometownmanor.com

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Morning Pointe Senior Living Residences

233 Ruccio Way, Lexington, KY 40503 859-554-0060 Lexington East Facility 150 Shoreside Dr., Lexington 859-721-0350 The Lantern (Alzheimer’s Care) 225 Ruccio Way, Lexington 40503 859-309-4867 www.morningpointe.com

Liberty Ridge Senior Living Community 701 Liberty Ridge Lane 859-543-9449 www.libertyridge.com

Senior Helpers of the Bluegrass

3070 Harrodsburg Rd., Ste. 240 Lexington, KY 40503 859-296-2525 seniorhelpers.com/lexington

REAL ESTATE / RENT-SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING Turf Town Properties, Inc. 124 Kentucky Ave. Lexington, KY 40502 859-268-4663 www.turftown.com

Briarwood Apartments 1349 Centre Parkway Lexington, KY 40517 859-272-3421 glickco.com

MOVING, ESTATE SALES, DOWNSIZING SERVICES

Home Care by Seniors for Seniors

Caring Transitions 1411 Delaware Ave. 859-543-9848 www.CTLex.net

Lexington Life Services 859-797-8157 lexingtonlifeservices.com

Hall’s Moving Service, Inc. SENIORS SAVE 5% 258 E. 2nd Street, Lexington 859-231-0428

FITNESS, HEALTHY EATING & HEALTHY LIVING

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here’s a huge difference in the kind of home care you can receive from someone who really understands your life as a senior. Our caring, compassionate seniors are there to help. We offer the services you need to stay in your home, living independently. Call us today!

Companionship | Light Housekeeping | Meal Preparation | Transportation

859.408.1145

Yoga Health & Therapy Center

322 West Second St. Lexington, KY 40507 859-254-9529 www.yogahealthcenter.org

KY 500239

www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/lexington

If you are interested in becoming a service provider we would like to hear from you too. ©2018 Seniors Helping Seniors. Each office is independently owned and operated. All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resource Inc. Not all services are available in all areas.

Well Fed Meals

1301 Winchester Rd. #17 Lexington, KY 40505 859-539-5863 www.wellfedmeals.com

TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL SHOPPING, ERRANDS

HEALTHCARE, MEDICARE HELP & INSURANCE

4734 Rockford Plaza Louisville, KY 40216 1-800-458-8267 www.superiorvan.com

Kentucky Health Solutions

2365 Harrodsburg Road Suite B235 Lexington, KY 40504 Direct: 859-312-9646 Office: 859-309-5033 kyhealthsolutions.com

REAL ESTATE

VISION CARE

1099 Duval Street Lexington, KY 40515 859-338-6099 TheJusticeGroup.rhr.com

3288 Eagle View Ln. Suite 300 Lexington, KY 859-278-9486 www.medicalvision.com

The Justice Group at Rector Hayden Realtors

Like getting a little help from your friends®

Medical Vision

Superior Van & Mobility

Let Us Do That, LLC 859-219-9207 www.LetUsDoThat.com info@LetUsDoThat.com

Alliance Medical & Home Care

3716 Willow Ridge Road Lexington, KY 40514 859-296-9525 www.alliancelexington.com

Does your business provide excellent senior services? call us for a spot in the directory

859.368.0778

ENTERTAINMENT Radio Eye

1733 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40517 info@radioeye.org 859-422-6390 or 800-238-5193 ext 5.

CAREGIVER’S CORNER

Time Management Strategies Can Ease Caregiver Burden

Take the initiative and ask other family members to share the load.

by Lisa M. Petsche, Staff Writer

Responsibilities of family caregivers typically include chauffeuring, shopping, running errands, paying bills, coordinating medical and other appointments, yard work, home maintenance, housekeeping, preparing meals, managing medication and assisting with personal care.

It’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the demands. There doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day for a caregiver to get everything done, let alone spend time with other important people (such as a spouse) or devote time to self-care.

If you are a caregiver, here are some practical ways to save time that may help you manage the stress inherent in your role.

Get Help

Accept offers of help. If these offers aren’t forthcoming, take the initiative and ask other family members to share the load. Be specific about the kind of assistance you need.

Investigate available community respite services, such as friendly visiting, adult day care programs and residential facilities that offer short-term care. Also look into volunteer driver programs and accessible transportation services that can free you from chauffeuring

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Pay for help if you can afford it – for example, grounds-keeping service duties. Information on these and other resources can be obtained from your local office on aging.

Hire Help

Pay for help if you can afford it – for example, a dog walker, housecleaning service, grounds-keeping service, handyman or accountant.

Hire a professional organizer if you’re overwhelmed by paper or general clutter.

If finances permit, hire a companion or personal support worker for your care receiver so you can regularly get out to church, a class or some other leisure activity. Let loved ones know a gift certificate to a home healthcare agency or an IOU for respite care would be welcomed for special occasions.

Streamline and Prioritize

Curb perfectionism. Not everything needs to be done to a high standard, such as housework and yard maintenance, for example. Set a time limit for chores if necessary.

Establish and stick to priorities so you don’t waste time or energy on unimportant things.

Be flexible about plans and expectations, since your care recipient’s needs and, consequently, your energy level are likely to vary/fluctuate.

Adapt Activities of Daily Living

If you don’t already have one, get an answering machine to screen calls.

Concentrate home cleaning and tidying efforts on the rooms you use most.

Collect recipes for one-dish meals, such as casseroles, stews, stir fries and main course salads.

Cook double batches of recipes and freeze half for later use.

Keep a supply of heat-and-serve entrees in the freezer.

Buy convenience foods that reduce preparation time: packaged salads, shredded cheese and boneless chicken breasts, for example.

Order takeout meals periodically; just ensure your choices are healthy.

Arrange with the bank for direct deposit of pension and other checks and automatic payments of regular bills.

Sign up for telephone or Internet banking so you can pay bills, transfer money and check balances from home.

Shop by mail order whenever possible.

Take advantage of stores and other services that offer home delivery – for example, grocery stores, drug stores and dry cleaners.

Research mobile services in your area, such as foot care or phlebotomy (taking blood) if the care receiver requires one or both on a regular basis. Also look for dental hygiene services, hairdressing, dog grooming, car washing and detailing and automobile servicing and repair.

Keep to-do lists, consolidate errands and avoid peak use times of the day, week and month when visiting stores, banks, government offices and other establishments.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lisa M. Petsche is a medical social worker and a freelance writer specializing in boomer and senior health matters. She has personal experience with family caregiving.

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pet health

Looking for the best pet care options for the health and wellness of your 4-Legged friends? Then welcome to our “Pet Health” Section, where we will bring you the finest businesses in Central Kentucky that will tend to the care and well-being of our furry loved ones.

In this issue we feature “Uptown Hounds,” an upscale pet resort in downtown Lexington that will pamper your pooch in the way he or she deserves, as well as all the good things that are happening at the Lexington Humane Society.

LEXINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY’S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM

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HELPS PETS FIND FOREVER HOMES

ostering is a highly rewarding experience that benefits homeless animals and is fun for you and your family. As a foster parent, you are an invaluable part of the Lexington Humane Society’s (LHS) life-saving team. You make an impact on community animal welfare by directly shaping the future of your foster animals and by helping LHS care for and find forever homes for thousands of animals each year. Last year alone, 1,100 special-case animals were helped through our foster care program … and with your participation, we can help even more.

Why Foster?

Some animals in need of fostering are simply too young for adoption, need extra love and

socialization to become confident family pets or are recovering from a Second Chances program surgical procedure. Fostering gives us the opportunity to provide all these special animals what they need until they are ready to find their forever homes.

Fostering is great for animal lovers who are: • Not quite ready for the lifelong commitment that comes with pet adoption • Empty nesters • Families – fostering is a great way to teach kids about responsible pet ownership, compassion and helping others!

Fostering is also great for anyone looking for a way to truly make a difference in an animal’s life.

What animals need foster care?

• Kittens & puppies under the age of 8 weeks • Moms with nursing litters • Extra TLC animals (on medication, in need of love and socialization) • Long-term residents who could use a break from shelter life What does a foster parent provide?

• Love and kindness – the most important things our animals need are free!

• A safe and secure environment and a willingness to address the animal’s individual needs • Basic necessities such as toys, treats, & food LHS Continued on Page 26

Love Happens at your

Lexington Humane Society

AdoptLove.net Hemsworth Adopted 2018

Fluffy Adopted 2018

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READY TO SHOW YOUR DOG WHO’S NO. 1 IN MARCH?

THEN WELCOME TO UPTOWN HOUNDS’ “MUTT MADNESS”!

By David Bryan Blondell, Special Sections Dir.

M

arch in the Bluegrass can only mean one thing: MUTT MADNESS!! (… well, MAYBE two things, if you’re a UK basketball fan, too!)

Yes, at Uptown Hounds, March is about celebrating your bouncing ball of puppy joy, and when it comes to showing your dog who’s No. 1, there’s nothing better than getting into the game and giving your beloved pet an upscale experience at Uptown Hounds.

America’s Uptown Hounds Luxury Resorts was created as an all-inclusive, high-quality, highenergy environment where your four-legged family member can play, primp, relax and stay. And let’s face it — during this month’s drive to crown the champ of the college hardwood — your pooch deserves the best care you can provide when it comes to a place to board them during the day or for an extended period of time.

In other words, welcome to Uptown Hounds during March for the premiere dog care, daycare

and boarding services they affectionately call “Mutt Madness”!

Conveniently located in downtown Lexington near office buildings, the University of Kentucky campus and all the downtown hospitals and healthcare facilities, Uptown Hounds’ guests — pets AND their owners — have a multitude of luxurious amenities to enjoy.

Uptown Hounds features large, plush hotel suites for short- and long-term boarding, private daycare rooms, a top-notch Salon & Spa and a boutique with the finest of toys, treats, food and pet-related merchandise. In addition, extremely large heated indoor and manicured outdoor play areas provide your pooch the most fun and friendly environment possible. (An oversized doggie-only pool is available seasonally, open May 1-Nov. 1.) Moreover, the beautiful marble floors and walls and the upscale fixtures that are part of the facility’s luxurious decor simply reflect the upscale treatment your four-legged member of royalty deserves!

Upon arrival, Concierge Services can help you create a custom long-term boarding or daycare stay for your dog. At check-in you can arrange fetch, belly rubs, gourmet treats and toys from the Boutique, and email postcards. (Professional photographic and custom Fine Art services of your pets are also available upon request — makes a great gift!)

The Daycare Services at Uptown Hounds are considered second to none, with newly expanded weekday hours of 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Monday thru Friday*) to make it more convenient for working owners. Once there, the friendly Pet Services Staff makes sure your MADNESS Continued on Page 26

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dog is well cared for and is having a happy, fun stay with up to three play-time sessions with its new-found friends (grouped by weight and activity level). Individual playtime and extra attention is also offered, as is supervised usage of the popular 30-foot x 50-foot outdoor pool during its seasonal operation. *In addition to weekly Daycare services, a special new weekend Daycare schedule is now available: Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.5:30 p.m.!

Further, to really get in the game, treat your dog to one of the many “Grooming Packages” that Uptown Hounds’ amazing Salon & Spa has to choose from. In addition to the top-quality bathing and hair-cutting services, further pamper your pooch with toenail polish, toothbrushing and hair coloring. There is nothing better than a fresh, groomed look that will please you and your beloved pet more. Please call to inquire about which Grooming Package option best fits your needs.

Uptown Hounds recognizes that the proper, professional care of your pets is among the most important considerations you have. For anyone wanting to give as much love and special care to your dogs as they give you, this March during “Mutt Madness” please give America’s Uptown Hounds Luxury Resorts a try. Once experienced, you too will declare them the “champs”!

Please visit www.UptownHounds.com or call Guest Services at (859) 255-2275. A new texting service is now available as well. Text any questions or boarding requests to (859) 255-2275. Uptown Hounds is conveniently located just off South Broadway at 466 Angliana Avenue, just a half mile from downtown and a block from The Red Mile. We invite you to take a quick tour of the facility and look forward to welcoming you and your dog as a part of the Uptown Hounds family!

LHS continued from Page 24

• Trips back to the shelter to bring your foster in for vaccinations and check-ups as needed • Insight into the animal’s personality to help us at time of adoption How do I sign up?

Go to https://lexingtonhumanesociety.org/node/5855 to complete the foster care application online OR print and complete the foster care application and mail it to: Lexington Humane Society 1600 Old Frankfort Pike Lexington, KY 40504 After receiving the application, our Foster Care Coordinator will reach out to you to explain the program in greater detail.

MARCH 6 TAILS & ALES BEER TASTING

Our annual Tails & Ales event to benefit the Lexington Humane Society animals will be held from 7pm-10pm on Friday, March 6th at The Campbell House. This fun beer-tasting also includes a silent auction, live music by Kenny Owens & Group Therapy, raffles, games and more! Registrants will receive a FREE collectible tasting glass. Dress is business casual. All guests must be at least 21 years of age. Sorry, personal pets are not permitted at this event. Online ticket sales will end at 12pm on Thursday, March 5th.

Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Friday, March 6, 2020 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm The Campbell House, 1375 S Broadway Lexington, KY 40504

MARCH 7 RELEASE EVENT: LHS BOURBON FROM BLUEGRASS DISTILLERS Check this out…Your Lexington Humane Society has partnered with Bluegrass Distillers on a bourbon specifically to benefit the LHS animals! This bourbon is known as the LHS Philanthropy Barrel.

In December, we met with Bluegrass Distillers and taste-tested bourbons until we found the purrfect one. Bluegrass Distillers is bottling this special bourbon for us and selling a limited number of bottles to raise much needed funds for the animals! Purchase yours today! Bottles are only $50 and $20 of all bottle sales will benefit the Lexington Humane Society. Sales will end Saturday, March 7th and all bottles can be picked up at Bluegrass Distillers at the release event on March 7th. Grab yours today while supplies last! NOTE: KY Law Limits purchases to 6 bottles per person. Bottles not picked up

by March 15th will be refunded, minus a 25% restocking fee.

Saturday, March 7, 2020 - 10:00am to 5:00pm Bluegrass Distillers , 501 W 6th ST #165 Lexington, KY 40508

JUNE 6 MUTT STRUT

Grab your tennis shoes and your four legged friend! Join your Lexington Humane Society for our 1-mile Fun Walk or 5K race on Saturday, June 6th at Keeneland. Festivities kick off at 8 am, with the chip timed 5K beginning at 9 am and the Fun Walk starting shortly after. There will be local vendors before and after the run/ walk so come early and stay late to support the animals at LHS! Please note: For the safety of your pet, retractable leashes will not be permitted at the event.

Keeneland , 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510

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Coffee Offers Women Some Benefits

Enjoy your java and ward off dementia

The frequency of dementia doubles every five years beginning at age 60.

by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

Ladies, take your time enjoying that cup of coffee. It may be working in your favor.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin found in a large group of older women, those who consumed higher amounts of caffeine had lower rates of dementia than women who consumed lower amounts over as many as 10 years of follow-up in the study. The results are based on 6,467 community-dwelling women age 65 years and older who self-reported their daily caffeine consumption upon enrollment in the Women’s Health Initiative and Memory Study (WHIMS), funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

The WHIMS study recognized excessive memory decline or dementia affects an increasing number of women as they grow older. The frequency of dementia doubles every five years beginning at age 60, making the discovery of ways to prevent or slow the disease imperative. Previous studies have indicated changes in memory may be associated with the female hormonal decline that occurs after menopause, but more research is needed to establish the link between menopause and poorer memory function. Researchers believe taking the female hormones estrogen and/or progesterone may protect COFFEE Continued on Page 29

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women against memory decline.

This study evaluated the effects of female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on the development and progression of memory loss in older women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) research investigation.

Dr. Ira Driscoll and his research team published their findings in The Journal of Gerontology. Growing evidence of caffeine consumption as a potentially protective factor against cognitive impairment is exciting, given that caffeine is also an easily modifiable dietary factor with very few contraindications.

What is so unique about this study is the researchers had an unprecedented opportunity to examine the relationship between caffeine intake and dementia incidence in a large and well-defined, prospectively studied cohort of women.

After more than a decade of follow-up, the women received annual assessments of their cognitive function, and 388 of them were diagnosed with probable dementia or some form of cognitive impairment.

After adjusting for a number of risk factors, including age, hormone

therapy, sleep quality and depression, researchers found women who consumed above-average levels of caffeine (more than 261 mg per day) were 36 percent less likely to develop incident dementia. To provide perspective, the study said an 8-ounce cup of coffee contains 95 mg of caffeine; 8 ounces of brewed black tea contain 47 mg; and a 12-ounce can of cola contains 33 mg.

These results suggest lower odds of probable dementia or cognitive impairment in older women whose caffeine consumption was above median for this group. They are consistent with the existing literature showing an inverse association between caffeine intake and agerelated cognitive impairment.

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.

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Look O for You Eyes!

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Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away from your computer for 20 seconds.

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With all the demands that are put on our eyes every day, it is essential to take care of them and even exercise them to strengthen them and possibly improve your vision.

In the past, people were hunters, farmers and gatherers. They were used to looking over far distances to seek prey and other possible sources of food. But now we live in a two-dimensional world, where all day long we stare at flat computer and telephone screens that are 6 to 24 inches away our eyes.

The stress this puts on our eyes creates more eyestrain, more headache and more fatigue.

The backlit screens have more blue light to them, and this can actually cause damage to the macula at the back of the eye.

There are several things you can do to combat eyestrain. Try adjusting your schedule so you’re not staring at your computer as much. Have proper, adequate lighting to work and read by – the more natural light the better. Another thing you can do to help your eyes is to follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away from your computer for 20 seconds. Time often gets away from us when we’re playing a game or

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typing or doing research on the Internet, so it’s imperative to take regular breaks.

You could even set a timer on your phone to remind you to do your 20-20-20 routine.

The average person sitting or walking will blink about 22 times a minute, but when someone is staring at a computer, he will blink only about seven times a minute. Blinking distributes fresh tears across the eyes, keeping them lubricated and helping to stave off dry eye. Try pressing a warm wet cloth to your eyes to

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soothe them and unclog the tear ducts.

An active therapy program can help you improve your eyes’ tracking, pointing and moving skills. It will also improve your spatial awareness and judgment. All these skills are learned and anyone can improve them at any point in time. Playing games such as corn hole or shooting baskets is beneficial as well because these activities make you track and follow the bag or the ball. You’ll get instant feedback on how accurately your eyes are pointing and working together.

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There are online videos that can show you simple exercises involving all six of the pointing movements of the eye, and they can have a great impact on your eyes’ strength and abilities. They’re also an excellent way to relax your eyes after a rough day or to use as a warm-up to get ready for the next workday spent in front of a computer.

Vision is a very complex sense. It takes a multi-pronged multi-faceted approach to care for and preserve this most precious of senses. Look out for your eyes!

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