Living Well 60+ November – December 2018

A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR YOUR GENERATION NOV / DEC 2018 VOL. 14 ISSUE 5

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STAFF WRITERS Jenny Lee Hodgins

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Frank Kourt

Angela S. Hoover

Dr. Tom Miller

Jean Jeffers

Lisa M. Petsche

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Homemade Gift Ideas

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ELDER LAW: Big Changes Made to VA Regulations Regarding Aid and Attendance

Brian Lord / Publisher David Bryan Blondell / Golf & Special Sections Director Jennifer Lord / Customer Relations Specialist Barry Lord / Sales Representative Anastassia Zikkos / Sales Representative

10 A Lexington Tradition: Signature HealthCARE at Tanbark offers personalized care

12 Hallmark Christmas Movie Fan Comes Out of the Closet 14 The Gift of Holiday Music

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18 SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTORY 22 FAMILY VISION: Glaucoma 23 When Cancer Hits Close to Home 24 Listen to This: All About Age-Related Hearing Loss 25 FUNERAL: Memories Last Longer Through Videos and Photos 26 New Twists on Holiday Dinner Classics

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EDITOR Dear Friends, Once again the holidays are upon us. It’s a time for buying and baking, shopping and sharing, reuniting and remembering. As we begin Living Well 60+, these special days take on a certain preciousness and we strive to savor them as fully as we can. It’s always enjoyable to think back on the ways we used to celebrate the holidays. Our memories always seem

Tanya J. Tyler, Editor | Share your story: tanyaj@twc.com much simpler, don’t they – like some pictureperfect postcard with snow and decorated trees and horse-drawn sleighs. Before you get too caught up in the busyness and the business of the season, take some time to relax and think about the things that make the holiday season special for you. Is it a song? A certain dish at the Thanksgiving meal? The rerun of a holiday show or movie? The beautiful lights and decorations

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everywhere you look? Whatever makes you smile and sparkle in the festive frenzy, take it as a gift from the cosmos that you can unwrap whenever and wherever you want.

Live life like you mean it!

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Homemade Gift Ideas From snacks to salts to infused vodka, possibilities abound

by Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer

Homemade gifts are ideal for loved ones to whom you want to give something highly customized and personal as well as for less intimate acquaintances such as neighbors and coworkers. Your gifts can be edible or decorative or wearable – whatever you wish.

Here are some suggestions.

Snackables & Food

Make a batch of cookies, brownies, energy bars, seasoned popcorn, nuts or Chex mix.

Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies are ideal pre- and post-workout; they are not a sweet treat. To make them, mix 2½ cups oats, 1 cup pumpkin puree and honey or maple syrup to form a dough. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. To make Peppermint Fudge Energy Bites, chop and blend 1/2 cup raw almonds, 1/3 cup dates (about 6), 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract, 1/8 cup coconut oil and 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips.

Roll into balls and press into crushed peppermint (optional). Place in refrigerator about 30 minutes. Swedish Nuts are another tasty treat.

Beat two egg whites until frothy. Add a pinch of salt and a cup of sugar 1 teaspoon at a time,

beating until stiff peaks form. Stir in a half to a full teaspoon cinnamon and a teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold in a pound of pecan halves. Place on a baking sheet coated with half a cup of butter. Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Flavored Finishing Salts

Take any salt, coarse or fine, and mix with any flavor(s). The combinations are limitless.

Some ingredients may need to be ground, such as dried chilies, or baked gently to dry. Source: https://www.mommypotamus.com/flavoredsalt-recipes/ Rosemary Honey

Cook 8 cups of honey and 6 sprigs of rosemary over low heat just until honey begins to bubble around the edges. Remove from heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Remove and discard sprigs and leaves and pour into jars.

Experiment with other flavors.

chopped leek and 2 cloves finely chopped garlic with a quarter teaspoon salt in the bacon fat on medium until caramelized and soft. Add 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper and the bacon. Cook 15 minutes or until onions are very soft. Pulse in a food processor until finely chopped. Refrigerate till cold. Lasts up to 2 weeks.

Infused Vodkas

Combine 750 ml vodka with various ingredients of your choice. Cover and let stand at least three days. Strain and pour the liquid back into bottles. It keeps for up to two months.

Cucumber Tarragon

Mix a thinly sliced medium cucumber and four large sprigs of tarragon.

Spicy Citrus

Mix five 3-inch-long strips of grapefruit zest and 2 sliced jalapenos.

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Jam

For Self- Care

Cook 1½ pounds of finely chopped bacon until crisp and fat has rendered. Transfer to paper-lined plate, reserving the fat. Cook 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 1 finely

With just a few ingredients, it’s easy to make simple, all-natural skincare products and toiletries for both men and women. Lotion bars, lip balms, calendula salve and air freshener

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linen spray are great options for either sex, and aftershave and beard oil are great choices for the men in your life. Visit the blog www.mommypotamus.com for instructions.

Accessories

It’s easy to make a marbled trinket dish with oven-baked clay. Roll each color of clay into 5-inch-long ribbons, with two larger rolls of white, a medium roll of gray, and smaller ribbons of chosen colors. Twist and braid the clay ribbons together; stretch and fold to randomly mix the colors. Smash the ribbons into a ball.

With a glass jar, roll the ball out to a thickness of a quarter inch.

Cut out a 6-inch-diameter circle.

Place in an oven-safe bowl or ramekin so the edges will be raised.

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cooled, paint the rim of the dish with gold gilding or other paint.

You can also seal the dish with a glaze for a glossy finish. Source: A Beautiful Mess blog Jersey Bracelet

Take three strips of 1-inch jersey knit fabric. Cut a quarterinch slit at the ends of the three strips. Line them up and pull the bottom strip through the top strip. Gently pull until you form a knot; repeat to connect the second and third strips. Weave the strips under and over two, three or four fingers; the number of fingers you weave the fabric through will determine how thick the bracelet will be. See http://www.vanessachristenson. com/2011/03/v-and-co-how-tojersey-knit-bracelet.html for more detailed directions.

Your gifts can be edible or decorative or wearable – whatever you wish.

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ELDER LAW

Big Changes Made to VA Regulations Regarding Aid and Attendance

by Katie E. Finnell, Bluegrass ElderLaw

Multiple changes have been made in regulations affecting non-service-connected pension claims. These changes came in a final rule action on Sept. 18, 2018 and went into effect Oct. 18, 2018. There are 30 pages’ worth of changes. The following are just some highlights: Net Worth Allowance

The net worth limit will be equal to the Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA), which is currently $123,600. This amount is subject to change in December every year. Family vehicles and personal items used on a regular basis are exempt. Assets set up to be held jointly after Oct. 18, 2018 can no longer be used in VA planning to reduce net worth.

Net Worth Calculation

The fair market value of countable assets PLUS total household countable gross income (both spouses) MINUS total household countable unreimbursed medical expenses (UME) equals the total net worth (see net worth limit above).

Household Exemption

The primary residence will remain an exempt asset unless it is sold. Then the proceeds from the sale will be countable towards net worth beginning Jan. 1 of the next year. The big change is the addition of a limit to the exempted attached property. Two acres surrounding the primary residence will be excluded. Any additional acreage will count towards the net worth. This change can be detrimental to those residing on a family farm.

Transfers (Gifts)

A look-back period of 36 months has been added to the time immediately preceding the date on which the pension claim is submitted or a new pension claim has been filed. Only the transfer of non-exempt assets is penalized if that asset effects the CSRA. Transfer Penalty

The penalty period is calculated by dividing the transferred amount by the monthly maximum rate for Aid and Attendance (currently $2,169). This gives the number of months of the penalty, which then will be rounded down to the closest whole number. The penalty period begins the first

day of the next month after the last transfer and will not exceed five years.

The new regulation is currently unclear as to how the VA will look at a widow’s situation when they file a claim within one year of the veteran’s death regarding transfers made by the veteran during the veteran’s life-time.

Trusts and Annuities

If assets are transferred to a trust or used to purchase an annuity, it will not create a penalty as long as the claimant has retained the right to liquidate it (i.e., a revocable living trust). If the claimant has given up the right to liquidate the trust or annuity (i.e., an irrevocable trust), it would create a penalty. This also pertains to IRAs that have been annuitized and are not liquid for the claimant UNLESS the annuity was created prior to Oct. 18, 2018.

Unreimbursed Medical Expenses (UME)

Relating to non-nursing home facility costs, the full facility cost will be UME if the facility or a third party is providing assistance with at least two activities of daily living OR if the claimant or dependent’s doctor affirms in writing the person must live in

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These new regulations have presented new challenges in planning for VA benefit qualification. Additionally, strategic planning for VA Aid and Attendance qualification also should take into account possible planning for Long Term Medicaid qualification as well.

Both agencies have vastly different ways of viewing assets, income and transfers for eligibility.

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A Lexington Tradition SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT TANBARK OFFERS PERSONALIZED CARE

By Tanya Tyler, Staff Writer

You’ve probably passed it countless times while on your daily commute and wondered just what it was – that elegant white pillared building on the corner of Man o’ War Boulevard and Tates Creek Road.

It’s Signature HealthCARE at Tanbark Rehab & Wellness Center, a high-end rehabilitation and personal care facility that has been a Lexington tradition since 1989.

“We offer short term skilled nursing and rehabilitation, along with personal care in a senior living apartment setting,” said Nikki Schilling, NHA, Administrator/Marketing CEO for Tanbark. “We really try to cater to the needs of the community and what each person wants.”

For people who need short-term rehab – perhaps following a hospital stay – Tanbark has a first-class rehabilitation unit with services that seek to empower patients to return to their everyday lives.

“We have 34 skilled nursing facility beds that focus on short-term rehab,” said Schilling. “It’s post-acute care for when you come

here straight from the hospital.”

Tanbark’s ExceleratedCARE units offer post-acute and skilled-nursing care, keeping in mind the different needs of each distinct patient. TransitionalCARE closely monitors patients who are at risk of being readmitted to the hospital, with the aim of preventing this type of setback. Other rehab offerings include physical, occupational and speech therapy; cardiac rehab; orthopedic and neurologic recovery programs; and a fall management program.

Some people use the rehab facility as a way to make the transition to moving into the personal care unit. “They like the fact they’ve got the ability to continue with our therapy team while living in an apartment, but still have nursing staff available to help meet their needs,” Schilling said. “We also have a lot

of partnerships with home health providers who can assist with their therapy needs, should they choose.”

When patients decide to make Tanbark their home, they have several living options.

Floor plans include a studio with 582 square feet; a studio with 462 square feet; and a studio with 512 square feet. Also available are one-bedroom apartment units with 583 square feet; one-bedroom units with 624 square feet; one-bedroom units with 582 square feet; and one-bedroom units with 632 square feet. Residents are encouraged to bring their familiar furniture with them from their homes and decorate their new living spaces just as they wish. The apartments at Tanbark have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwave ovens and bathrooms with safety features.

“Our apartment size is pretty large compared to other facilities,” Schilling said. “I believe our apartments offer more space.”

Daily housekeeping is provided, as well as laundry free of charge, satellite TV, phone, Internet and Wi-Fi. Tanbark prides itself on maintaining a nurturing, person-centered approach in the

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personal care unit. The staff is committed to delivering compassionate care while also encouraging both independence and a personal sense of well-being. Residents as well as their families receive support at each phase of their lives there. Social connections, clinical support and help with the needs of daily living are paramount, all with the goal of helping seniors lead happier, healthier lives.

“For our personal care unit, we staff it with licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants and Kentucky medication aides 24 hours a day,” Schilling said. “We provide medication management and assistance with activities of daily living, whether you need help getting dressed in the morning, taking a shower, taking a bath or getting to and from the dining room.”

Another feature at Tanbark are the respite apartments, completely furnished with a hospital bed, TV and a kitchenette. “We have those set up for people who don’t need it long term,” Schilling explained. “A lot of times people on the rehab side who can’t go home yet but don’t need to be in rehab anymore

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will transfer to the respite apartment because it’s already furnished. They continue to get therapy, whether it’s from our team or from home health, and just continue to get stronger.” Some people move to a respite apartment to give senior living a try if they’re not sure it is the right fit for them.

Visitors contemplating a move into a facility such as Tanbark inevitably ask about dining opportunities. Tanbark’s dining choices include seasonal selective menus that change daily and elegant formal dining complete with wait staff. There is also an alternate menu always available with items such as a chef’s salad, fruit plate, cheeseburger, hot dog and soup. A resident dietitian is available for diet consultations. Some residents prefer to have room service and to choose from the set menu. The facility strives to accommodate all individual desires.

“We try to meet their needs,” Schilling said. “We have a medical director who is the attending physician for anyone that admits to the rehab unit, and is more than willing to be the physician for our personal care residents as well. He comes at least once a week and we have a nurse practitioner that is here at least four times a week. It’s great peace of mind for the families and the residents. They don’t have to go out to the doctor; they can see the doctor or nurse practitioner here.” We do offer transportation to assist with physician appointments for those who choose to keep their community physicians.

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For many residents, the elegant, tastefully decorated building is a source of pride and comfort.

“Our building has a very warm and welcoming feel,” said Schilling. “It’s a homelike setting. Our courtyard is probably one of our most attractive amenities. There are some raised gardens out there, built by local Eagle Scouts.” Earlier this year, a pair of ducks flew into the courtyard and made their home there. The residents enjoyed watching their ducklings hatch and grow.

The enclosed courtyard is also the site of occasional cookouts and cornhole tournaments. The club room has a pool table and the library has natural lighting that invites you to sit for a spell and lose yourself in a good book. But there are also many opportunities to interact with fellow residents.

“Our clientele is pretty social,” Schilling said. “We try to keep them busy. If there’s something they want to do we try to incorporate that into their monthly calendar.”

Recognizing this, Tanbark encourages socializing with activities such as Wine Down Wednesdays, Lunch Bunch Thursdays (where the residents go to a local restaurant), a scrapbooking club, a card group plus plenty of outings to various places in Lexington, such as Keeneland or a Legends baseball game.

Signature HealthCARE at Tanbark’s mission is to be a family-based organization that revolutionizes the healthcare industry. It works hard to deliver personalized care with respect for individual choices. Tanbark lives out its mission through a culture of residentcentered healthcare services, personalized spirituality and real quality-of-life initiatives.

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Hallmark Christmas Movie Fan Comes Out of the Closet Feel-good movies put viewers in the holiday spirit

by Frank Kourt, Staff Writer

Okay, I confess.

I’m one of those Hallmark Channel Christmas movie addicts who is looking forward to the time the new holiday flicks are released.

I admit these are sappy, maudlin efforts at best, but they put me in the holiday spirit and make me smile. There. I’ve said it.

I must say I felt better when I learned I am not alone in this guilty pleasure. Hallmark holiday movies are driving the Hallmark Channel’s ratings to new highs.

The consensus is they make us feel good while real life is going to Hades in the proverbial hand basket.

These movies are not Oscar contenders by any means. In fact, they pretty much stick to a basic formula that goes something like this: The first scene opens on an attractive young woman working in an office in: • New York • Los Angeles • Chicago • Some other big city

It is Christmas time and we get to see all the big-city decorations and plenty of snow … unless it’s set in L.A. Our heroine gets the news that her: • aunt • uncle • other relative has passed away and she has inherited: • a Christmas tree farm • a bed and breakfast • an antique store • some other charming business Her hometown is a picturesque village filled with smiling, good-hearted people who bustle through snow-clogged streets lined with more holiday decorations than the North Pole.

The heroine has to leave the big city to settle the estate, so off she goes back to the picturesque hometown with every intention of selling the charming business and returning to the city and her jerky urban boyfriend.

Once she gets home, however, she falls in love with both the place, the people and the charming business. She also falls in love with her old high school sweetheart who has never married

or whose wife has conveniently dropped dead recently. The sweetheart has built a career as a professional puppy rescuer or some such do-gooder gig and is strikingly handsome, not to mention charming. There’s often a sweet, lovable animal involved, generally a Golden Retriever.

At this point, things get complicated because the jerky big-city boyfriend is employed by an evil corporation that, coincidentally, has been planning to acquire the Christmas tree farm/bed and breakfast/antique store/other charming business, fire whatever employees there may be and build a factory that produces weapons of mass destruction.

The big-city boyfriend, in his capacity as Executive Vice President of Dastardly Deeds, even comes to the picturesque village, contract in hand, and advises the heroine to sign on the dotted line, for which she will be paid a gazillion dollars. “Sign it.

Don’t be a fool! We can fly back to The Big City and live happily ever after!” he says.

She promises to think it over.

Here’s where the suspense comes in. Will she take the offer

from the Evil Corporation and go back to her high-power executive job or chuck it all for a new life amid the snowy pines?

Duh! For goodness sake, it’s a feel-good Hallmark movie!

Waddya think?

So the movie ends with the heroine standing in the lightly falling snow on Christmas Eve in the embrace of the puppy rescuer with the Golden Retriever beside them. He gets down on one knee (the guy, not the dog), proposes to her and she tears up the contract. We get a glimpse of the decidedly unhappy jerky, big-city boyfriend on a plane by himself, then we go back to the scene in the snow as boy and girl kiss and Christmas music comes up.

Unrealistic, you say? Schmaltzy, you say?

Sure, but at least for the season, I’ll take it, Hallmark. I can’t wait!

For goodness sake, it’s a feel-good Hallmark movie!

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The Gift of Holiday Music A tuneful visit can brighten retirement home residents’ hearts

by Jenny Lee Hodgins, Staff Writer

Bringing music to a retirement home is one of the most gratifying ways to be of service during the holiday season.

Performing music for seniors has been a rewarding experience for me. Retirement residents were wonderfully appreciative audiences when I performed as a solo vocalist and pianist.

Singing original compositions, the standards from the 1930 to the 1960s and familiar holiday songs evoked equal measures of joy, animation and tears from aging audiences.

During my years as a music teacher and chorus director, I led my students in holiday performances at local retirement centers. I wanted to impress on them the idea that musical performance is about communication and making a positive impact on others, not just being in the spotlight. It was

a multi-point learning experience for all. It served as a community service event for young singers.

It met the national music teaching standards for providing students practice with musical skills, repertoire and ensemble performance. Most significantly, it brought holiday joy to the audience of residents and family members. Students received positive emotional responses as they saw how their music affected retirement home residents.

The holidays are a perfect time to reap the benefits of providing musical community service for retirement home residents.

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Ask the participants for their favorite holiday songs.

Depending on your religious background and/or preference, songs may be traditional or secular, incorporating various faiths and cultures and/or blend a bit of each. A quick Google, Yahoo or YouTube search or a look through a music application such as Amazon Music or iTunes or radio sites such as Pandora or Spotify will yield plenty of song ideas. Above all, select songs everyone enjoys.

A fairly new holiday, Kwanzaa, invites the use of African American music, using rhythm instruments such as rain sticks, shakers, djembe and gathering drums. An easy way to incorporate these instruments is to have a few chorus members or even the audience tap the beat during the singing. Jingle bells are another fun instrument to add, but do so sparingly, as a few can overpower voices.

One of my favorite personal holiday music memories was when my parents, brother, sisters and niece were singing and I pushed the drum beat button on my portable keyboard to create a steady loop of rhythm. We started rapping the words to the songs.

This spontaneous idea can be incorporated into any holiday song – just speak the lyrics in the same rhythmic pattern as the singable version. This takes pressure off those who have difficulty matching pitch.

Rehearsal Organization

Organize the order of the songs for your performance.

Choose enough songs for a 30- to 60-minute concert.

Arrange them by tempo, mood, style and familiarity. Once you’ve selected your songs, use a smart phone music app to create accompaniment. Use a portable Bluetooth speaker for added volume. Your group may want to sing a cappella like traditional carolers – without accompaniment. Practice a few run-throughs before your performance. This will reveal pacing issues that may warrant a few tweaks with song order.

Find Your Most Appreciative Audience

If you know someone living in a retirement home, start there or do an online search for local facilities. Call the activity director at each facility and tell them you’d like to bring a group out for a bit of holiday singing fun. Most activity directors are thrilled to have guests visit residents.

Encourage the audience to sing along and mingle with them afterwards. The joyful holiday spirit will last long after the last note fades away.

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Lexington Area Parkinson’s Support Group Free daytime and evening discussion groups for people with PD and their care partners.

Daytime meetings held the 4th Monday of each month at noon. Evening meetings held on 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Both group meetings held at Crestwood Christian Church, 1882 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, KY. For more details contact Elaine at 859-277-1040 or by email info@parkinsonslexington. com. Please visit www. parkinsonslexington.com for details and other free events held by LAPSG.

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 America support groups are intended to provide a warm and caring environment where people with lupus, their family members, caregivers and loved ones can share experiences, methods of coping and insights into living with chronic illness. www. lupusmidsouth.org.

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Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour Join in the fun of a music show taped live and broadcast around the world. Audience must be seated by 6:45 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm. (Through December 17, 2018). Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, Lexington. $10. 859-252-8888 for details.

November 9 Barrels & Broads Ladies Night

Benefiting My Pink Navigator is scheduled for Friday, November 9, 2018 from 6:30pm to 11:30pm at Copper Roux ; 861 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504

turn on the lights! The Kentucky Horse Park invites you to help us set the Holiday Season in motion as you join us for the 2018 Southern Lights Stroll on Thursday, November 15th at 6:30pm (competitive 5K), and the stroll/walk starting immediately after. Imagine seeing the holiday lights on foot, set in the magnificent surroundings of the Kentucky Horse Park. This year we have teamed up with 3 Way Racing to provide chip timing for our competitive 5K race, complete with awards. Additional activities include complimentary Mini Train Rides and refreshments!

Pre-registrations are encouraged! https://runsignup. com/Race/KY/Lexington/ SouthernLightsStroll5K for details.

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the fall garden harvest, while learning how Shaker Village manages its preserve for Northern Bobwhite quail. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. 6:30pm–9:00pm. $85.

For more information, please visit https://shakervillageky.org/ event/2018-family-style-quailsupper/.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 8:30am at Mereworth Farm in West Lexington. Earn your Thanksgiving feast the following Thursday with a scenic Half Marathon, 10K or 5K through beautiful bluegrass horse country. Our scenic half marathon course will traverse through beautiful horse country and past a number of our horse farms. All registrants receive a long sleeved performance T-shirt (while they last).

Overall, Age Group awards, DJ, free post race massage, race photos, chip timing, post race eats, West Sixth beer ($4 donation) and lots of Gobbler fun! https://runsignup. com/Race/KY/Lexington/ TheGobblerHalfMarathon.

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Kentucky Book Festival The Kentucky Book Fair has expanded into the Kentucky Book Festival - six days of literary events in Lexington!

Join the festivities for readings, cocktail parties, trivia, and more, all culminating with the 37th annual Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 17 at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena. Please check the Kentucky Book Festival website for details: https://www.kyhumanities.org/ kentuckybookfestival.html.

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RCGC Turkey Burner Mile Looking for a way to work off those extra holiday calories?

Join us at the Turkey Burner Mile! The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a one mile race at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH. Cost is $10 for General Public. RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: is $5. Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under and opens at noon at Summit Park. Visit http:// healthandwellnessmagazine.net/ race-calendar.html for details.

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YMCA of Central Kentucky

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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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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES & MONITORING SYSTEMS Baptist Health Lifeline 859-260-6214 www.baptisthealth.com/lexington

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

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

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

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SERVICE DIRECTORY, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Morning Pointe Senior Living Residences 233 Ruccio Way, Lexington 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

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

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FAMILY VISION

Glaucoma:

Don’t Let ‘Sneak Thief’ Steal Your Eyesight

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

Age takes its toll on all parts of the body, even the eyes. While conditions such as glaucoma are not necessarily inevitable as we get older, they are still possibilities that can change the way we see. It always pay to practice foresight – it just may save your eyesight.

Glaucoma is a rather complex disease. Simply put, it occurs when fluid pressure builds up in your eyes. Approximately two and a half quarts of fluid, called aqueous humor, pumps through the eyes every day, providing nutrients to the inside of the eyes. This fluid is constantly being pumped in and out of your eyes. The pumping keeps the fluid clear and clean so you can see well through it. The way glaucoma works can be compared to a faucet and drain. As long as both parts are working fine and everything flows smoothly, you have no problem with backups

or clogs. But sometimes the fluid gets blocked instead of flowing out of your eyes as normal. The blockage causes the pressure in your eyes, so the balance between inflow and outflow is important. A person can be born with glaucoma, but that only happens rarely. Usually the condition is related to age. Your risk of developing glaucoma rises a percentage point with each decade.

Unfortunately, glaucoma has no warning signals. The condition is painless and the pressure buildup that steals your eyesight is so slow and steady that most people have no idea they even have glaucoma until they realize half their vision is gone. That is why glaucoma is called the “sneak thief of sight.”

The sooner it is caught, the better able your eye doctor will be to keep it under control.

One of the first signs that you have glaucoma is a loss of

peripheral or side vision. Visual field testing can check it. You may also see halos around lights or experience narrow or tunnel vision. Your eye doctor will check for glaucoma by dilating your eyes. This will give him a better view of your optic nerve. The pressure in the eyes often damages this nerve.

The doctor will also perform a tonometry test to check the fluid pressure in your eyes. Treatment may include eye drops taken once or twice daily. These drops help relieve the pressure by either increasing the outflow of the aqueous humor or reducing its production. Another option is laser surgery, which can increase the flow of fluid from the eye.

One microsurgery procedure is used to create a new channel to help drain the fluid and relieve the pressure in the eye. You should talk about your options with your eye doctor.

Unfortunately, glaucoma has no warning signals.

Glaucoma is essentially a neurodegenerative disease. It cannot be cured and lost vision cannot be restored. However, with proper treatment, the progress of the disease can be slowed down and the vision you still have can be saved. As with diabetes or high blood pressure, the ultimate goal with glaucoma is maintenance.

Here, too, prevention is worth multiple pounds of cure.

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.

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When Cancer Hits Close to Home Helping caregivers manage stress

by Lisa M. Petsche, Staff Writer

A diagnosis of cancer is life changing for both the person diagnosed and those close to him or her. Not only does it cause anxiety and fear, but it also launches all of them into a whole new world of medical information and procedures. Life suddenly revolves around consultations, tests and treatments, and the outcome is uncertain. If the diagnosed person has pre-existing health conditions, such as dementia, the care needs are multiplied.

If you are caring for a relative with cancer, here are some things you can do to help manage the stress.

Accept.

Accept the reality of the illness.

Let go of any bitterness resulting from interrupted plans and dreams so you can channel your energy in constructive ways. Allow yourself to experience all the emotions that surface. Bear in mind cancer affects people physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Although there may be similarities, no two people will experience it the same way. Accept that the way your relative feels and what he or she can

do may fluctuate. Be flexible about plans and expectations.

Communicate.

Allow yourself time to adjust to your relative’s illness and the changes required. Your relative will also need time to adapt. Be patient and keep communication lines open. Allow your relative to express any and all emotions. Don’t try to talk him out of his feelings, discourage his tears or change the subject because of your discomfort. Involve your relative (if he’s able) and other key family members in decision-making as much as possible. Don’t shoulder all the responsibility. Ask questions and express concerns when meeting with health care professionals.

Bring a notebook to appointments.

Keep other loved ones informed of changes in your relative’s treatment plan and health status. Consult with your relative first to determine how much information he is comfortable sharing.

Prepare.

Find out what caregiving skills, medical equipment and community supports will likely be needed. Talk with your relative about her wishes. Discuss living

arrangements, outside help, surrogate decision-making, medical intervention, end-of-life care and funeral arrangements. Be careful not to make promises you may not be able to keep. Help your relative complete advance directives, powers of attorney and a will.

Simplify.

Eliminate as many sources of stress in your life as possible.

Set priorities, streamline tasks and learn to settle for less than perfection. Take things one day at a time so you don’t become overwhelmed. Learn to live in the moment and focus on life’s simpler pleasures.

Practice Self-Care.

Set aside quiet time each day to nurture your spirituality and help keep you grounded. Do something that provides you with meaning and purpose outside of the caregiving role, such as scrapbooking, journaling or researching your family tree. Look after your own health. Eat nutritious meals, get adequate rest and exercise and see your primary care physician regularly. Find something relaxing you can do every day – perhaps reading or listening to music. Schedule

regular breaks. Take a couple of hours, a day or an overnight.

You’ll be more effective when you resume your caregiving tasks.

Connect.

Stay connected to your friends.

Find a person you can talk to openly –someone who will listen and empathize. It’s important to express your thoughts and feelings.

Talk with other caregivers. Join a support group in your community or on the Internet.

Get Help.

Accept offers of help. Ask other family members to pitch in, being specific about what you need. Take advantage of outpatient and inhome services in your community.

For referrals to such programs and resources, call the American Cancer Society Helpline at 1-800-2272345 or go online to www.cancer. org and use the Live Chat feature.

About the Author:

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

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All About Age-Related Hearing Loss Learn how to deal with presbycusis

by Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer

As any senior can tell you, chronic maladies prevail as we age.

This is true for many conditions, including age-related hearing loss (presbycusis). This hearing loss gradually occurs in most of us as we grow older.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says approximately one in three people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 years has some hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 years have difficulty hearing.

Age-related hearing loss is most often found equally in both ears.

It is important to remember that because the loss is gradual, an individual may not recognize they are hard of hearing for years.

Age-related hearing loss often arises from changes in the inner ear as the years go by, but it may also be a consequence of changes in middle ear or from intricate changes along the nerve pathways from the ear to the brain. Condi-

tions common to older adults, including high blood pressure or diabetes, may contribute to hearing loss. Some medications are toxic to the sensory cells in your ears. For example, chemotherapy drugs may cause hearing loss.

See your doctor if you: • have difficulty hearing over the phone; • find it hard to follow conversations; • often ask people to repeat what they’ve said; • turn up the TV very loud; • have trouble hearing because of background noise; • think others are mumbling; or • have difficulty hearing women and children speak.

Your primary care physician may refer you to an otolaryngologist, an audiologist or a hearingaid specialist. An otolaryngologist specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, throat and neck and will offer treatment options. An audiologist is trained to identify and measure the type

and degree of hearing loss and may be licensed to fit hearing aids.

A hearing aid specialist is licensed to conduct and evaluate basic hearing tests, offer counseling and test and fit hearing aids.

To help you cope with hearing loss, the National Institute of Aging suggests you: • let people know you have a hearing problem; • ask people to face you and speak more clearly; • pay attention to what is being said, as well as facial expressions and gestures; • let the person know you are not hearing what they say; and • ask the person speaking to reword a sentence or try again.

A few devices that help improve hearing include hearing aids, an electronic instrument worn in or behind your ear. To find the hearing aid that works best for you, you may have to try more than one. Be sure to ask for a trial period and work with your hearing-aid provider until you are

comfortable putting it on and off, changing the battery and adjusting the volume. Cochlear implants are small electronic devices surgically implanted in the inner ear.

These help profoundly deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals with severe hearing loss. There are also bone-anchored hearing systems and assistive listening devices for telephone and cell phone amplification.

For more information about hearing loss, contact the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders at 1-800-241-1044 or the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association at 1-800-638-8255.

About the Author:

Jean is an RN with an MSN from University of Cincinnati. She is a staff writer for Living Well 60+ and Health & Wellness magazines.

Her first novel is due out midFebruary 2019 on Amazon.

FUNERAL

Memories Last Longer Through Videos and Photos

Have you ever considered how much your family has experienced during your lifetime together? From the birth of your children to the first and last days of school to weddings and all the vacations, ballgames and performances in between, you probably have many stories to share with friends and families.

Along the way, I’m pretty certain you have probably taken hundreds if not thousands of photos and videos of your family and friends to help document your journey. While some people dedicate more time to journaling than others, it is never too late to sit down and document your life in words.

Through a program sponsored by funeral homes across the nation, including Milward Funeral Directors in Lexington, individuals can document the important milestones of life on free software called BeRemembered.

BeRemembered allows people to upload photos and videos, complete a bio, add experiences and favorite things, write words

of wisdom and add personal letters to your loved ones. The program even includes a place to add a bucket list of things you’d like to do before you die. Finally, it allows individuals to outline how he or she visualizes his or her Life Celebration, funeral or memorial service.

Unlike a scrapbook that can be held, BeRemembered is a digital solution for recording memories and life plans. In today’s world, families often live several states apart and do not have the opportunity to hold a scrapbook except when visiting over holidays or during family reunions.

Individuals who record their life history on BeRemembered can give permission to people to visit a private site to view photos and videos and read about their

life. The software also asks you to appoint a guardian to your site. If or when something happens to you, your guardian will have access to unlock your BeRemembered pages to share with people through various social media outlets. You may want your guardian to be your spouse, son or daughter, another close relative, special friend or even a funeral director.

Choosing to use BeRemembered is a lovely gift to give your family who want to cherish and share family memories for generations. Completing your bio and sharing your experiences on BeRemembered is simple and could even open up an opportunity to sit down with your tech-savvy grandchildren and have them input your story for you.

Time is precious and so are your memories.

Take time today to share your stories.

Time is precious and so are your memories. Take time today to share your stories.

The BeRemembered software is accessible on Milward Funeral Directors’ Web page at www. milwardfuneral.com. Your personal BeRemembered page can only be viewed by the individual who sets up the page and guardians who are given permission to access the site.

Organizations in the community that are interested in helping their members get started on documenting their memories are welcome to reach out to me to book a demonstration of the software.

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New Twists on Holiday Dinner Classics GIVE YOUR FAVORITE DISHES A REVIVAL

by Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer

Nothing’s finer than good food shared with good people. Whether the feasts are closely coordinated or shared potluck style, each and every holiday dish is prepared to be a standout crowd pleaser.

But some dishes culminate in a caloric overload laden with decadent ingredients. It’s simple to recraft recipes to be delicious and nutritious without going overboard on fats and sweeteners.

A typical holiday feast features a turkey stuffed with a bread-based dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberries sweetened with citrus juice, liquors and additional sugars and sweet potato casserole

laden with butter and brown sugar and topped with marshmallows.

Substitute these healthier modifications: • Stuff the bird with wild rice, quinoa, farro, root vegetables and/or fruit.

• Serve herb-roasted potatoes or mashed cauliflower.

• Make sweet sides healthier by using maple syrup or honey, cinnamon and vanilla.

Here are some more recipes: STARTERS Pumpkin Curry Hummus

Blend a can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 3 tablespoons tahini, 1 clove garlic, 2

tablespoons lemon juice, 1-2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt and two or more tablespoons olive oil. Serve this savory dip with fresh vegetables.

Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup

A pound of pumpkin, a Granny Smith apple and an onion are transformed into a brilliant bisque loaded with delicious depth from garlic, cayenne and pomegranate seeds. Quarter, core and de-seed the produce. Roast the pumpkin and onion, drizzled with olive oil and salt, at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Add 2 garlic cloves and the apple while flipping the pumpkin and onions. Roast another 20 minutes or until the pumpkin

flesh is soft. Place all in a blender with a 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and 1¼ cup vegetable stock. Blend on high for 2 minutes until smooth.

If it’s too thick, add more stock.

Serve chilled, at room temperature or warm. Garnish with pomegranate and pumpkin seeds, fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

SIDES Vanilla Bean Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Oat Crumbs

Bake 1¼ pounds sweet potatoes until fork tender, about an hour.

Gently simmer 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk and 2 tablespoons vanilla extract in a

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Combine mashed potatoes, milk, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Transfer to casserole and smooth flat. Mix 1⅓ cup old fashioned oats, 1 cup roughly chopped untoasted pecans, 1/2 cup almond crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 5 tablespoons melted coconut oil and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Stir until moist and evenly mixed. Sprinkle over potatoes and bake until topping is toasted and fragrant

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Maple Roasted Pumpkin with Chili and Feta

Use 2 pounds of pumpkin or other root vegetables such as butternut squash, red or golden beets or parsnips. You can also use another cheese. Remove, rinse and reserve seeds from the vegetables. Peel and dice them into 1-inch cubes. Cut 2 red onions into 12 wedges. Place vegetable(s), onion, seeds, and 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts on a large baking tray. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and 3 tablespoons maple syrup and toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1

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or more tablespoons of dried red chili flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Roast in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until the pumpkin is browned and cooked through, turning as needed. Garnish with 1/4 cup feta, goat, bleu or gorgonzola cheese crumbles, finely diced parsley and finely diced fresh red chili.

Quinoa Stuffed Squash

Preheat oven to 400. Wash six mini winter squashes, cut tops to form lids and scoop out and save seeds. Rub inside and out with olive or coconut oil and season with sea salt. Bake with lids on for 40-45 minutes, until fork soft.

Rinse the seeds, pat them dry, toss with olive or coconut oil, thyme, oregano, sea salt and pepper and roast 20-25 minutes until slightly brown and crispy. Roast 2/3 cup chopped walnuts 10 minutes.

Prepare the quinoa: In a medium pan heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add a

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chopped onion and two chopped celery stalks and sautĂŠ about five minutes. Add two chopped garlic cloves, five thyme sprigs and 1/2 teaspoon oregano and sautĂŠ another 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir this mixture into quinoa with walnuts and fresh chopped parsley. Stuff each squash and bake 10 minutes. Top with pomegranate seeds, fresh parsley, thyme and roasted seeds.

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Trim and halve 2 pounds of Brussels sprouts. Preheat oven to 375 and toss sprouts in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Roast, stirring as needed, 1520 minutes until tender and lightly browned.

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Home for the Holidays: REFLECTIONS ON OUR GENERATIONS

by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

There are six living generations – fairly distinct groups of individuals with their own sets of likes, dislikes, thoughts and priorities. In a family with a centenarian and a 3-year-old, all the recognized generations are represented.

What does each bring to the holiday table? Answering this question can be a very interesting adventure that brings a unique perspective to family gatherings.

The 100-year-old great grandmother is part of the GI Generation. Members of this generation were born between 1901-1926.

The great grandmother was born in 1918. She endured many struggles during World War II. She was a youngster during the Great

Depression and often shares lessons she learned, such as avoiding debt and cleaning your plate. It is important to hear her stories because they laid the foundation for this family. Her generation saved the world and then built a nation with energetic savers and doers.

This generation was communityminded and focused on personal morality with firm standards of right and wrong. Loyalty was for life in marriage, jobs, groups and schools. There were no thoughts of retirement because people worked until either they couldn’t work anymore or they died. This generation witnessed the age of radio and air transportation. They are the generation that remembers life without their own cars, airplanes, television or personal phones. They grew up without modern conveniences such as refrigerators, electricity and air

conditioning. They have earned the designation as “The Greatest Generation.”

The next generation is referred to as the Silents. They were born between 1927-1945. They are the Korean War and Vietnam War generation. Their characteristics include discipline and self-sacrifice, as well as caution and caring.

They walked to school, said the Pledge of Allegiance and saluted the flag every day. The most serious school issues they faced included passing notes and chewing gum in class. This generation heard the early calls for civil rights, equality and feminism and had a shared sense of trans-generational common values.

The relatives and cousins at the holiday gathering who were born just after World War II (between 1946-1964) are called Baby Boomers. This is one of the

largest generations with some 77 million members. This is the first television generation, the rock and roll generation. Recreation and exercise were a regular part of their lives. They introduced the country to free love, societal non-violence, self-righteousness and self-centeredness. As health care improved, they began to focus on aging and became the first generation to use the term “retirement planning” to mean enjoying life after the children left the home and work was over.

The members of Generation X were born between 19651980. They were known as the latch-key kids. They were more on their own, so they became entrepreneurial and individualistic and were (some of them felt) misunderstood by other generations. School problems focused on drugs. They were raised in the

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transition to digital knowledge via a new vehicle called technology. This generation has multiple career shifts in their lifetimes, unlike previous generations. There were more single parents. They are not the savers of earlier generations so credit card debt can become for some a way of life.

Generation Y or Millennials were born between 1981-2000.

They were nurtured by omnipresent parents and told they are special. They feel the pressure to succeed academically. Millennials have great expectations for themselves. They value work but prefer a more relaxed environment. They prefer digital literacy because they grew up in a digital world – they’ve never known a world without computers and the Internet. They thrive on unlimited access to information, living in a world that demands skills earlier generations didn’t need or have, and they want to succeed quickly in life.

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Take time to look around and see what each generation represented brings to your family gathering.

The Cyber Generation or Generation Z was born between 2002 and the present. They were not born when 9/11 occurred and have never known the safety previous generations knew. They have benefited from better education about health and wellness.

They are Web-based learners with a new range of toys. They were exposed to SMART technology from infancy. But they have short attention spans, these multi-taskers who prefer images to words (think emojis and Instagram).

They value relating through social media and yet want their pri-

vacy. They show entrepreneurial tendencies and are concerned about their future prospects in the world they know today. They are our future. And like previous generations, they have hopes for a better world through protecting the environment and seeking world peace.

It is fascinating to view your family through the eyes of each generation. What remains the same is family is family. Regardless of what generation one belongs to, we are still more alike than different. This holiday season, take time to look around

and see what each generation represented brings to your family gathering.

Sources and Resources

Rosen, L., and José M. Lara‐ Ruiz. Similarities and Differences in Workplace, Personal, and Technology‐Related Values, Beliefs, and Attitudes Across Five Generations of Americans, The Wiley Handbook of Psychology, Technology, and Society, 20-55, 2015.

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