Living Well 60+ November/December 2021

A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR YOUR GENERATION NOV / DEC 2021 VOL. 17 ISSUE 5

ENTERTAINMENT • HEALTH • BARGAINS • LIFESTYLE

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Contents

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Brian Lord / Publisher David Bryan Blondell / Golf & Special Sections Director Jennifer Lord / Customer Relations Specialist

5 Understanding “Retirement Identity”

Barry Lord / Sales Representative

8 ELDER LAW: Elder Law Attorneys Work With People of All Ages 11 New Disease-Modifying Drug Provides Promise for Alzheimer’s Patients

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15 Assessing Your COVID-19 Risk

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16 SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTORY 20 CAREGIVERS CORNER: Handling the Holidays When You’re Hurting 22 Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know 26 EVENTS CALENDAR

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EDITOR Dear Friends, I’m really looking forward to retirement.

I’ve even begun a list of “Reasons to Retire.”

It’s not that I don’t enjoy my job and get satisfaction from it. It’s just that I know that I don’t want to continue working full time very much longer. But there are certain steps to making a smooth transition to retirement.

Tanya J. Tyler, Editor | Share your story: tanyaj@twc.com

Staff writer Thomas Miller has some advice and food for thought for us in his article about retirement that are worth noting. So what do I plan to do when I retire? CHILL! I most look forward to not having to get up in the morning or rushing to get dressed and down to the office. I want to have more time for my personal writing, I want to travel – and maybe I’ll finally take piano or guitar

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UNDERSTANDING

“Retirement Identity”

THERE ARE SEVERAL REVEALING STAGES TO THE PROCESS OF RETIREMENT

by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

As the weeks, months and now years go by during the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably wonder what will become of that cherished period in many of our lives often referred to as retirement.

Some of us are well into our retirement years while others await that new period of life and ponder what it will actually bring them.

What often takes precedence in one’s retirement thoughts is a “bucket list” for this next phase in life. For you, does this bucket list conjure up enjoyment of free time, potential travel, visiting the grandkids or spending more time with friends and relatives? Are you imagining

enjoying morning walks on the sunny beaches of vacation destinations and eliminating the need for an alarm clock every morning? Our working lives have shaped our concept of retirement.

For starters, few people of traditional retirement age really want to stop working. They want to gradually reduce their formal work schedule and ease into selected work activities such as hobbies or things they like to do. AgeWave, a think tank and consultant firm focused on aging and retirement research, has discovered there are important stages to the process of retirement. Unfortunately, people put more time into planning a trip to Disneyworld than planning what they want to do with their lives in retirement.

To help retirees better acclimate to the new period in their lives, AgeWave,

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work on their golf game and travel.

If things do not crystallize for them, some retirees find themselves sagging into the comfort zone. Survey results showed if reorientation fails, retirees may find themselves retiring in front of the television: The average retiree spends approximately 43.5 hours a week watching movies or television, essentially replacing their former work week.

There are three main issues for each person, regardless of age, to address in the transition to retirement: (1) their psychological identity; (2) the practical use of one’s time; and (3) their finances that assure some degree of security. The psychological and practical education should begin within the decade before retirement. For many, their home life changes as does the relationship with one’s spouse or partner. One begins to

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Spend time planning for recreation and new hobbies in retirement.

realize there is no more work routine, office, work site, business card or job title, which can result in loss of purpose. Take the time to find your emerging retirement identity that best fits today’s world.

Sources & Resources

• AgeWave (www.agewave.com) • Kubler-Ross, E. On Death and Dying.

(1997) About the Author:

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

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While “elder law” references the age of clients generally to be served, everyone is actively aging. Elder law attorneys handle a wide range of issues but focus on the legal needs of the elderly and those aging while using a variety of tools and techniques to meet their clients’ goals and objectives.

Using a holistic approach, Bluegrass Elderlaw, PLLC handles estate planning issues and planning for incapacity by discussing long-term care needs, coordinating public and private resources and executing the necessary documents consistent with each individual’s or family’s plan.

Elder law encompasses many different fields of law, including:

• Estate planning – management of assets during the client’s lifetime and the disposition upon death.

• Probate – transitioning assets after death under the oversight of a court.

• Administration and management of trusts and estates.

• Preservation of assets for future generations or to avoid spousal impoverishment when a spouse enters a nursing home.

• Disability planning as a means of delegating decision-making authority in the case of incompetence or incapacity.

• Guardianship and conservatorship.

• Long-term care Medicaid qualification and applications.

• Nursing home issues, including patients’ rights.

When hiring an attorney, it is best to hire someone who regularly handles matters in the area of concern in your particular case or situation. Make sure your attorney knows enough about the other fields to question whether the actions being taken may affect other areas of concern. For example, if you are preparing a new will, it

is important your estate planning attorney knows enough about Medicaid to ascertain whether it is an issue regarding a spouse or a beneficiary.

Once you decide to hire an attorney, Hire an make sure your arrangement is in attorney who writing. This can regularly be an engagement letter or a formal handles contract stating what matters in services the attorney will perform for the area of you and what the concern in fee and payment arrangement will be. your particular Make sure to take the situation. time to understand the process and the costs and have open communication with your attorney so it is a positive experience for all parties.

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New Disease-Modifying Drug Provides

Promise for Alzheimer’s Patients

by Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out simple tasks. While the specific causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not fully known, it is characterized by changes in the brain – including amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary, or tau, tangles –that result in loss of neurons and their connections. These changes affect a person’s ability to remember and think.

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Biogen Pharmaceuticals has gained conditional approval for Aduhelm, a drug that is a first-of-its-kind treatment approved for Alzheimer’s disease. It is the first new treatment approved for Alzheimer’s since 2003. It is also the first therapy that targets the fundamental pathophysiology of the disease.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, including medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of the nation’s food supply, cosmetics,

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dietary supplements and products that give off electronic radiation. It regulates tobacco products as well. The FDA approved Aduhelm (aducanumab) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, which affects 6.2 million Americans. Aduhelm was approved through the accelerated approval pathway, which can be used for a drug for a serious or life-threatening illness that provides a meaningful therapeutic advantage over existing treatments. Accelerated approval can be based on the drug’s effect on a surrogate endpoint that is reasonably likely to predict a clinical benefit to patients, with a required post-approval trial to verify that the drug provides the expected clinical benefit.

Researchers evaluated Aduhelm’s efficacy in three separate studies

representing a total of 3,482 patients.

The studies consisted of double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled dose-ranging studies in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Patients receiving the treatment had significant dose- and time-dependent reduction of amyloid beta plaque, while patients in the control arm of the studies had no reduction of amyloid beta plaque. These results support the accelerated approval of Aduhelm. The new drug is based on the surrogate endpoint of reduction of amyloid beta plaque in the brain – a hallmark of Alzheimer’s. Amyloid beta plaque was quantified using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to estimate the brain levels of amyloid beta plaque in a composite of brain regions expected to be widely affected by

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Alzheimer’s disease pathology compared to a brain region expected to be spared of such pathology.

The prescribing information for Aduhelm includes a warning for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), which most commonly present as temporary swelling in areas of the brain. This swelling usually resolves over time and does not cause symptoms, though some people may experience headache, confusion, dizziness, vision changes or nausea. Another warning for Aduhelm is for a risk of hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema and urticaria. The most common side effects of Aduhelm were ARIA, headache, fall, diarrhea and confusion, delirium, altered mental status and disorientation.

Under the accelerated approval provisions, the FDA is requiring the company, Biogen, to conduct a new randomized, controlled clinical trial to verify the drug’s clinical benefit. If the trial fails to verify clinical benefit, the FDA may initiate proceedings to withdraw approval of the drug.

Aduhelm was granted Fast Track designation, which seeks to expedite the development and review of drugs that are intended to treat serious conditions where initial evidence showed the potential to address an unmet medical need.

Sources and Resources

• Alzheimer’s Disease: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2021) Resources for Researchers: Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias

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• Matthews, K.A., Xu, W., Gaglioti, A.H., Holt, J.B., Croft, J.B., Mack, D., and McGuire, L.C. (2018). Racial and ethnic estimates of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in the United States (2015– 2060) in adults aged≥ 65 years.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j. jalz.2018.06.3063external icon About the Author:

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

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Assessing Your COVID-19 Risk Vaccines, masks are still best precautions against virus

by Living Well 60+ Staff

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and variants arise, it’s important to assess your risk of contracting the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some conditions put people at higher risk of getting infected with COVID-19 as well as developing severe illness if they do get infected. You are at high risk if you have a weakened immune system, live in crowded conditions or are part of a historically underserved community. This includes people who don’t have insurance or access to healthcare. They may have a harder time getting vaccinated or receiving reliable treatment for other medical conditions. You are also at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 if you have underlying medical conditions, such as

People in higher-risk groups should take extra precautions to avoid infection.

heart or kidney disease. Other high-risk factors include: • a history of smoking; • lung conditions, such as asthma or COPD; • high blood pressure; • diabetes; • obesity; • a history of stroke, dementia or other neurological conditions; and • active substance use.

A strong immune system is an important factor in reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19. Your immune system may be weakened due to cancer, HIV or an autoimmune disease. Please consider getting one of the available vaccines.

The vaccines help your immune system fight off the virus.

COVID-19 vaccines currently approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration are highly effective in preventing serious COVID-19 outcomes, including severe disease, hospitalization and death, and they offer protection against known variants, such as the Delta variant. If you’ve already had the vaccines, ask your physician about getting a booster.

People in higher-risk groups should take extra precautions to avoid infection. This includes getting the vaccines and continuing to mask up and practice social distancing when in public. You should be sure to follow your treatment plans for any underlying medical conditions. Keep your appointments and take your medications. You may be able to have telehealth visits. Talk to your health care provider about getting a larger supply of your medications to avoid extra trips to the pharmacy.

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• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov)

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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.

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IN HOME CARE (NON-MEDICAL) Accessible Home Care

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

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IN HOME MEDICAL CARE Medi-Calls

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Saint Joseph Home Health

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HOME REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

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

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

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Morning Pointe Senior Living Residences

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Senior Helpers of the Bluegrass

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CAREGIVERS CORNER

Handling the Holidays When You’re Hurting It’s okay to experience enjoyment

by Lisa M. Petsche, Staff Writer

Many people are filled with joyful anticipation and festive good cheer at this time of the year.

But some are filled with anxiety and dread, wishing to get the holidays over with as quickly and uneventfully as possible. They may have lost a loved one or experienced some other upheaval, such as physical or mental illness, unemployment or financial problems or the breakdown of an important relationship. Their emotions put them completely out of step with those around them, further intensifying their sense of grief and isolation.

More than any other time of the year, the holiday season embodies family togetherness and is steeped in ritual and tradition. It’s a time of reaching out to others in a spirit of caring and generosity. But how can you embrace this spirit when you are hurting or feel empty inside?

Coping Skills

• Acknowledge this year is different. Don’t try to act as if nothing has changed. Be prepared to lower your expectations.

• Accept your feelings, including ups and downs from one moment to the next. Face your heartache and allow the tears to come, knowing they are a necessary part of healing.

• Resist the urge to isolate yourself. It’s important to stay connected to people who care.

• Evaluate the meaning of the season in your life. Decide what is most important to you, focus on it and forget the rest this year.

• Plan ahead to help reduce anxiety and stay focused. Whatever holiday-related tasks you decide to take on, ask for help and delegate responsibilities. Make lists to keep organized.

• Set aside quiet time each day. Nurturing your spirituality in this way will help keep you grounded.

Keep in mind traditions are especially important to children during times of upset, providing them with much needed comfort and security. So although certain practices may now be a source of discomfort or hold little meaning for some of the adults in your family, they may still be worth continuing, perhaps with modifications, for the children’s sakes.

One Day at a Time

• Guard your health. Overindulging in food or alcohol or getting insufficient sleep will only make you feel worse.

Regular exercise, on the other hand, will help you feel better.

• Express your emotions. Find someone who will listen and empathize, or write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal.

• If applicable, turn to your faith for comfort, whether it’s through private prayer, reflective reading, listening to hymns or attending worship.

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Accept your feelings, including ups and downs from one moment to the next.

• Try to focus on the spiritual aspects of the season rather than those you find stressful or can’t relate to.

• Consider doing something nice for someone. Many people find being charitable helps take their minds off their own situation for a while.

• Take responsibility for your well-being by doing something nice for yourself.

• Look for moments of joy and laughter and relish them.

Don’t allow self-pity, bitterness or guilt to get the upper hand and rob you of the ability to feel pleasure. It’s okay to experience enjoyment.

• If you accept an invitation, do so on the condition that you may back out at the last minute if you don’t feel up to the occasion. Since it’s impossible to predict how much energy you’ll have, be flexible and give yourself an out. Take things one day – and one event – at a time.

If you take time now to anticipate events and your reaction to them and plan some coping strategies, you will make it through the holiday season — perhaps even better than you expected. Just remember there is no right or wrong way to do things.

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Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know

Make sure other medications don’t interfere

by Living Well 60+ Staff Blood clots can cause many life-threatening problems, including strokes and heart attacks, because they block the vessels and arteries that provide blood to vital organs such as the heart, lungs and brain. Blood thinners are used to prevent blood clots from forming.

There are two main types of blood thinners: antiplatelets and anticoagulants. Antiplatelet drugs prevent blood cells (platelets) from clumping together and forming clots. Anticoagulants increase the amount of time it takes for blood clots to form.

Blood thinners are known by various names, such as Warfarin, Coumadin, Eliquis and Xarelto. Most blood thinners come in pill form, but some, such as Lovenox and Arixtra, are taken intravenously.

Various foods, herbs and medications can interfere with blood thinners, making them more or less effective. Foods with moderate to high levels of vitamin K, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale and asparagus, can lessen the effectiveness of some anticoagulants. Foods that are low in vitamin K include carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, squash and tomatoes.

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Vitamin K and Blood Thinners: Foods with moderate to high levels of vitamin K, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale and asparagus, can lessen the effectiveness of some anticoagulants.

Various foods, herbs and medications can interfere with blood thinners.

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blood thinners and can increase your risk of bleeding and the length of time you bleed. Alcoholic beverages and cranberry juice can also be harmful for those using blood thinners.

One side effect of taking blood thinners is bleeding that is hard to stop. Because of this, you need to be careful about other medications you take when you’re on a blood thinner. This includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) products such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. NSAIDs pose a higher risk of bleeding or heart attack if taken in conjunction with a blood thinner, even if only for a short time. You may not be aware that some OTC remedies such as cough and cold products and sleep aids have NSAIDs in them to help reduce pain. Other drugs, including birth control pills, can decrease the effects of anticoagulants and increase your risk of developing a blood clot. Be sure to discuss all your medications with your doctor if they prescribe a blood thinner for you, and take the blood thinner as directed.

The presence of blood thinners in your system can increase your risk of internal bleeding after an injury.

If you are on blood thinners and you fall and injure your head or if you experience any of the following symptoms, call 911 immediately: • a severe or unusual headache; • confusion; • weakness or numbness; • vomiting blood or blood in your stool and • bleeding that won’t stop.

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CALENDAR Sundays

Yoga Health & Therapy Center Classes

Mon, Wed, Fri

Free Activities for Seniors: Charles Young Center

Our Yoga Classes feature slow stretch

Senior Programs Open MWF

techniques. Class size is small, to

including, Bodies in Balance (Fall

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Dancing, Indoor Pickleball, Technology

Sat mornings. Our Meditation Starter

and recreational activities. Contact

and quiet the mind; 5-week sessions

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with gentle breathing, and relaxation

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provide careful instruction. Yoga

prevention/fitness classes), Line

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

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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.

November 8 – 14 Lexington Pizza Week

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During Lexington Pizza Week two

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a meat option and a vegetarian option.

Many locations have a gluten free crust option (additional charge). For the

ultimate pizza experience try a pizza paired with a well crafted beer. Visit

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Nov. 16 – Dec. 7 Grief and the Holidays Workshop/ Support Group

A four-week support group for those who have experienced the death of a family member or a friend, as we prepare for the upcoming holiday

season. These sessions will consist of

grief education, coping with grief during the holidays and supportive sharing.

Group will meet on Tuesdays from

10:30-12:00 p.m. via Zoom. November

16 through December 7. This group will be facilitated by Renee Mullins, LCSW and Holly Bender, LCSW. For more

information or to register, please call

859.277.2700. Space is limited. Visit bgcarenav.org for details.

November 25

38th Annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K Join us for the 38th annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K on Thanksgiving

Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021 at

9:00AM at Lexington’s historic Keene-

land Race Course. Every Thanksgiving morning, runners and walkers from

across the country come to Lexington, Kentucky, to take part in the Thor-

oughbred Classic 5K. Organized by

Bluegrass Runners, the Thoroughbred

Nov. 26 – Dec. 31 Southern Lights Holiday Festival Celebrating its 28th year at the

Kentucky Horse Park, Southern Lights presented by Friends of Coal is a

magical holiday tradition for thousands

bredClassic5KKayCollinsMemorialMile for details and to register.

(Formerly Cheapside Park). Visit

lexingtonfarmersmarket.com/artistmarket for details.

Dec. 11 – Dec. 18 From the story by C.S. Lewis,

your car and enjoy a stroll through the

Holiday Village featuring safe and family friendly activities for all ages. Drive

through the lights nightly, November 26-December 31 (Closed Christmas Eve) from 5:30-10:00 pm. Avoid the

hustle and bustle of the holiday season and check this item off your list by

pre-purchasing your $25-per-carload tickets (ticket pre-sale opens Nov. 1): www.khpfoundation.org/southernlights/.

November 27 & December 4

Holiday Wreath Design Workshop with Brownings

Dramatized by le Clanché du Rand. In

Narnia, land of eternal winter, the White Witch holds power over all - any who dare dissent are turned instantly to

stone. But one day, a little girl named

Lucy enters this magical land through an enchanted wardrobe and signals

a great change to come. Go through the wardrobe with Peter and Lucy in

this two-actor adaptation of the classic tale of triumph of good over evil. Best

enjoyed by ages 7 and up! Performed on the LCT Main Stage. Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Children. Sponsored by

Morgan Stanley. Visit lctonstage.org for information.

Dec. 11 – Dec. 19

Let’s have some fun this holiday season

Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker

at The Summit in partnership with

This classic holiday tale comes to life

- with a Wreath Design Workshop

Brownings! Christmas sips, light bites, and two hours of instruction where

you will take home a lush, gorgeous

cedar wreath made with greens freshly

harvested from Brownings! Participants will receive two hours of instruction, all materials necessary for their wreaths, plus a small cheese plate and sip of

their choice from CRU Food & Wine

Bar. Visit thesummitatfritzfarm.com to register ($100).

Lexington Makers Holiday Market

com/Race/KY/Lexington/Thorough-

8am-1:30pm. Tandy Centennial Park

twinkling lights from the safety of

and beyond. See over a million

amount of donations to local charities,

typically over $40,000! Visit runsignup.

kitchen ware. Free admission. Hours:

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

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tinue to be able to make an amazing

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of families throughout the Bluegrass

benefits several local charities. We con-

Classic is a family-friendly event that

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Maker’s Holiday Market will host a great selection of local

artists, craftspeople, and makers in a fun festival setting. You will find a

variety of items ranging from ceramics to beaded jewelry to hand-carved

at the beautiful downtown Lexington Opera House making for a fantastic

holiday experience for the whole family.

From the Sugar Plum Fairy to the Rat

King, there’s a character for everyone in this magical production. Visit kyballet. com for ticket information.

December 18

A Cathedral Christmas with LexPhil Saturday, December 18, LexPhil

is joined by the Lexington Singers

at the Cathedral of Christ the King

for this Lexington holiday tradition.

UKSO Conductor John Nardolillo

guest conducts a program of sacred orchestral and choral works. Tickets

are $30-$80. Visit lexphil.org/events.

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What is a Medicare Wellness Exam?

by Living Well 60+ Staff

A Medicare Wellness Exam is a preventative screening visit that your provider wants you to have once a year.

This visit is free and is separate from your annual physical exam (if your plan covers annual physicals). Traditional Medicare does not pay for a physical – it only covers a Wellness Exam.

The exam is What is longer than a a Wellness Exam? The typical visit. visit is covered once every 12 months (11 full months must have passed since your last visit). It is designed to help prevent disease and disability based on your current health and risk factors. Your provider will have you fill out a Health Risk Assessment before the exam. The questionnaire asks about your health status, injury risks, behavioral risks and urgent health needs.

Answering the questions can help you and your provider develop a personalized prevention plan so you can stay healthy and get the most out of your visits. The Wellness Exam may also include:

• a review of your medical and family histories; • developing or updating a list of current prescriptions; • height, weight, blood pressure and other routine measurements; • detecting cognitive impairment; and • an assessment of your ability to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.

Additional services are often offered during this Wellness visit, some of which you may not otherwise receive. These may include a fall risk assessment and a mini hearing screening; advanced care planning; and a chance to discuss services Medicare pays for that you may not be aware of. If you meet certain criteria, you may qualify for a low-dose CT scan to screen for lung cancer or an ultrasound to screen for abdominal aortic aneurysms or hepatitis C. You will also discuss recommended testing, such as mammograms, colonoscopies or osteoporosis screenings and when you last had them. You’ll receive a written schedule listing when those screenings will be due again. If you need vaccines, referrals, lab work or personalized health education, you can talk to your primary

care provider about these issues at your Wellness Exam.

The exam is longer than a typical visit because it’s a chance to discuss and update your medical history as well as comprehensively review different aspects of your health. You can also discuss advance directives, which outline your desires for medical decisions and interventions if you become too ill to speak for yourself. These legal documents let your family, friends and health care providers know what kind of health care you want and who you want to make health care decisions for you, should you become incapacitated. You can choose to have a health care proxy or a living will, which describes treatments you want, such as artificial nutrition, breathing machines or resuscitation if you stop breathing or your heart stops beating.

Your yearly Medicare Wellness Exam is important because it allows your primary care provider to focus on managing any chronic and acute illnesses you are currently dealing with. The goal is to keep you healthier longer and improve your outcomes. Schedule your Medicare Wellness Exam soon.

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